In 2001, 川瀬智子 (Tomoko Kawase) launched her solo career under the name of Tommy february6, a character named from a combination of her nickname and birthdate. Vastly different from the japanese rock/japanese pop sound of The Brilliant Green for whom she is also lead singer of, Tommy february6's persona and sound are that of a generic American 1980s pop icon. Her eponymous debut album was released on the day of her 27th birthday.
川瀬智子's original intention with Tommy february6 was to create a character who was far from innocent, though she appeared that cute in both sound and appearance; Tommy february6 was designed to be someone who was true to her feelings despite the cutesy nature of her outward character, do as she wanted (and as such, Tommy february6 is seen repeatedly in music videos drinking alcohol from flasks, bars, etc.) Unfortunately, the original concept started to disappoint her, and 川瀬智子 began to feel that the character could no longer maintain its purity.
After a performance as Tommy february6 in 2003, 川瀬智子 took off her glasses and donned a much more alternative look to create Tommy heavenly6, a brand new character with a modern rock sound. 川瀬智子 would later explain that Tommy heavenly6 was born from a dream that Tommy february6 had, in which she extrovertly embraces all the elements of her personality she had previously been repressing. This is reflected in the promotional video for Tommy heavenly6's first single, Wait Till I Can Dream, wherein Tommy february6 drinks from a hip flask and falls asleep, only to be woken by Tommy heavenly6. Musically, she's the polar opposite of Tommy february6, and possesses an image most people would consider more dangerous, but 川瀬智子 claims that Tommy heavenly6 is far more pure and true to her heart than Tommy february6 is.
川瀬智子 claims that the invention of Tommy heavenly6 occurred due of her disappointment in Tommy february6's character, but far from being a replacement, 川瀬智子 chose to keep the two characters' careers separate. During 2003 and 2004, Tommy heavenly6 released only two singles, whilst Tommy february6 went on to release her second full album, Tommy Airline. It would be in August 2005 (nearly exactly two years after her first single) that Tommy heavenly6 would finally release her third single, which was shortly followed by her own long awaited eponymous debut album.
In 2006/2007 Kawase has had a very busy period, releasing five new singles and a new album, Heavy Starry Heavenly as Tommy heavenly6. She finished this productive phase with the Heavy Starry Tour, four live performances as Tommy heavenly6 during March 2007. She incorporated most of her songs into this live format, pleasing her army of fans with an hour and a half show, complete with her now regular backing band.
Tommy heavenly6 created a new single for the SOUL EATER anime entitled PAPERMOON which was released December 10th, 2008 and was used as the opening for the show this fall as well as a new song entitled 'Unlimited Sky' which was used as an insert song for the GUNDAM 00 anime, this song was included on the soon to follow 'best of' release "Gothic Melting Ice Cream Gothic Nightmare" which was a collection of all her singles to date, plus some album tracks and b-sides.
Soon to follow was the controversial release of a new concept album, "I KILL MY HEART" on April 29th 2009. This saw Tommy move away from the Pop/Rock sound to a more Grunge/Alternative Rock sound. The album was to include no singles, but did include two promotional videos. This album split Tommy fans right down the middle, with some condeming it as boring and stale, while others raved about it being brilliant and a work of genius.
At the moment Tommy's future is uncertain after she ended her relationship with Sony Music Japan and DefSTAR , along with the other members of The Brilliant Green.
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In addition to her own solo singing career, Kawase has produced and written songs for the idol group Tommy☆angels, as well as making a protege of former soloist Asuka Hinoi.
Kawase has also made an appearance as the voice of Pikki in the anime series Piroppo, briefly modelled for Italian fashion house Fiorucci and for a period of time hosted Break Down, an MTV show.
She also worked as a producer on the Takashi Fujii single, entitled OH MY JULIET.
Tommy heavenly6's official website is http://www.tommyheavenly6.jp.
I LOVE XMAS
Tommy heavenly6 Lyrics
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シナモンの香りと Illuminations
寒いけれど 少し歩こう
忙しく過ぎてゆく日々が
忘れさせてたと思っていた
それなのに後悔 今も
胸に突き刺さったまま ずっと
何も変わらない 優しい声で
“もう泣いてもいいよ”あの時
君がくれた言葉を いつも想ってる
翼が癒えてゆく そんな気がした
ねえ 誰かのために
何かになろうとしなくていい
君は君のままでいてほしい
そのままで
自分の好きな自分でいい
夜を飾った トナカイの列
降り注ぐ 真っ白な雪が
蒼い街を包み込んでく
Happy merry merry Xmas
幸福の鐘が鳴り響く 天空を称えて
急にせつなくなって 涙が溢れた
駆け出す 今すぐに会いたくて
yeah
ただ 強くなりたかった
そんな自分でいたかった
間に合って 今日中に
会えますように
何も変わらない 離れていても
見上げている 君を想って
I wish you a merry merry Xmas
声が聞きたいよ 一秒も待てない
舞い降りた手のひらで
溶けてしまう雪にはならない
何があっても
いつも 君の言葉に救われてきたよ
素直になれたら so… 最高のXmas
The opening lines of the song describe a silver and shining city, where the smell of cinnamon and illuminations create the perfect atmosphere for Christmas, despite the cold weather. The singer then reflects on their hectic life, which they had thought was making them forget certain things. However, they still have regrets that penetrate their heart deeply. The singer goes on to recall a time when they were comforted, amidst tears, by someone who told them that it was okay to cry. This moment became memorable to the singer, and the words still resonate with them, bringing to mind a sense of healing.
The second paragraph reveals a desire to become stronger, to remain true to oneself, and to be their own favorite version of themselves. The singer acknowledges the beauty in the suchness of that person, who needs not conform to anyone's standard, and whose journey doesn't have to revolve around pleasing others. The song climactically describes the heartwarming scene of the city decorated with reindeer and snow that envelopes it. The singer then wishes everyone a happy and merry Christmas in the presence of the bells of happiness, and with a sudden pain, the deep longing to meet someone special. The singer hopes to keep meeting and reminiscing about this person who has been a lifeline to them. In the final lines, the singer wishes for the perfect Xmas, one where they finally find the courage to be genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
銀色に輝く街に
In a city that glitters silver
シナモンの香りと Illuminations
Scenting of cinnamon and illuminated by lights
寒いけれど 少し歩こう
Although it's cold, let's take a walk
忙しく過ぎてゆく日々が
Everyday that goes by in a hurry
忘れさせてたと思っていた
I thought I had forgotten
それなのに後悔 今も
Yet, even now, I still regret
胸に突き刺さったまま ずっと
Always, stuck in my heart
何も変わらない 優しい声で
Gentle voice that hasn't changed at all
“もう泣いてもいいよ”あの時
Back then, you said “It's okay to cry”
君がくれた言葉を いつも想ってる
I always think about the words that you gave me
翼が癒えてゆく そんな気がした
I got the feeling that my wings are healed
ねえ 誰かのために
Hey, for someone's sake
何かになろうとしなくていい
It's okay to not try to become something
君は君のままでいてほしい
I want you to stay as you are
そのままで
Just like that
自分の好きな自分でいい
It's okay to be the self you like
夜を飾った トナカイの列
The line of reindeer decorating the night
降り注ぐ 真っ白な雪が
The pure white snow falling down heavily
蒼い街を包み込んでく
Wrapping up the blue city
Happy merry merry Xmas
Happy merry merry Xmas
幸福の鐘が鳴り響く 天空を称えて
A bell of joy is ringing, praising the sky
急にせつなくなって 涙が溢れた
Suddenly I felt painful, my tears overflowed
駆け出す 今すぐに会いたくて
Starting to run, I want to see you right now
yeah
yeah
ただ 強くなりたかった
I just wanted to become stronger
そんな自分でいたかった
I wanted to stay that way
間に合って 今日中に
I hope I make it today
会えますように
I hope I can see you
何も変わらない 離れていても
Nothing changes even we're apart
見上げている 君を想って
Looking up and thinking about you
I wish you a merry merry Xmas
I wish you a merry merry Xmas
声が聞きたいよ 一秒も待てない
I want to hear your voice, I can't even wait one second
舞い降りた手のひらで
In the palm of the hand that fell from the sky
溶けてしまう雪にはならない
It won't become snow that will melt
何があっても
No matter what happens
いつも 君の言葉に救われてきたよ
I have always been saved by your words
素直になれたら so… 最高のXmas
So, if I can be honest... it will be the best Xmas
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