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.
PAPERMOON
Tommy heavenly6 Lyrics
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息を潜めて
待っている deadly night
Don't scary 魔女が描いた
カボチャの馬車も
その眼に映せるから
See you in your dreams
Yeah, baby 怖い夢だとしても
Fairy blue 君のために 星を砕き
飾り付けた black paper moon
信じてくれたなら!
When you're lost "here"
I am "forever" with your soul
見上げれば 輝く月のように
甘い 深紅のジャムを
落としたカードに 浮かび上がる文字
Your destiny 君が望めば
どんな世界も
その手につかめるから
惑わされないで
誰にも壊せない
Fairy blue 君がくれた 生きる証
絆という"永遠"
叫んでくれたなら
I will find you my dear!
どこにいても
絡み付く呪縛を 解き放って
誰も信じられなくて
卑屈になる時もある
それでも 君の言葉は
いつでも 胸に響いてる
Fairy blue 君のために 星を砕き
飾り付けた"目印"
夢を見失って 迷ったとき
見上げてほしい
Fairy blue 君がくれた 生きる証
絆という"信頼"
君はひとりじゃない
When you're lost "here"
I am "forever" with your soul
辿り着ける 君が信じるなら
The lyrics of "PAPERMOON" by Tommy heavenly6 talk about falling into one's own shadow and waiting for the deadly night of a scary dream that even a pumpkin carriage drawn by a witch can be seen in. The description of the dream is both scary and fascinating, asking the listener to see it if they can. The song then takes on a more positive note as it talks about finding comfort in the moon, which shines like a bright beacon in the dark, and how one can seize any world they desire if they truly believe in it. The song encourages the listener not to be swayed by others and to hold onto the bonds that they cherish.
Tommy heavenly6 is well known for her use of dark and eerie imagery in her lyrics and music videos. Her music is often said to contrast her sweet and innocent looks, and this is evident in the lyrics of "PAPERMOON."
Line by Line Meaning
I'm falling down into my shadow
Feeling helpless and falling into darkness
息を潜めて 待っている deadly night
Hiding and waiting for the deadly night to come
Don't scary 魔女が描いた カボチャの馬車も その眼に映せるから
Don't be scared, the pumpkin carriage painted by the witch is visible in your eyes
See you in your dreams yeah baby 怖い夢だとしても
Even if it's a scary dream, I'll see you in your dreams
Fairy blue 君のために 星を砕き 飾り付けた black paper moon 信じてくれたなら!
I'll break the stars and decorate the black paper moon for you, if only you believe in me
When you're lost "here" I am "forever" with your soul
When you feel lost, I'll be with you forever, protecting your soul
見上げれば 輝く月のように 甘い深紅のジャムを 落としたカードに 浮かび上がる文字 Your destiny 君が望めば どんな世界も その手につかめるから 惑わされないで 誰にも壊せない
Look up to the shining moon and the words floating in the card that dropped the sweet deep red jam. Your destiny is in your hands, don't be fooled and let no one destroy it
Fairy blue 君がくれた 生きる証 絆という "永遠" 叫んでくれたなら
The proof of living that you gave me, the bond called "eternity" If you call out to me,
I will find you my dear! どこにいても 絡み付く呪縛を 解き放って 誰も信じられなくて 卑屈になる時もある それでも 君の言葉はいつでも 胸に響いてる
I'll find you wherever you are and free you from the entangling curse. Even in times when you can't trust anyone and you feel down, your words still resonate in my heart
Fairy blue 君のために 星を砕き 飾り付けた "目印" 夢を見失って 迷ったとき 見上げてほしい
I broke the stars and decorated an "indicator" for you in fairy blue. When you lose your dreams and wander, I want you to look up
Fairy blue 君がくれた 生きる証 絆という "信頼" 君はひとりじゃない
The proof of living that you gave me, the bond called "trust" You are not alone
When you're lost "here" I am "forever" with your soul 巡り着ける 君が信じるなら
When you feel lost, I'll be with you forever, protecting your soul. You can reach it if you believe
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Shunsuke Okuda, Tomoko Okuda
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