1) DREAMS COME TRUE (also referred to as DCT or Dorikamu by fans), is a pop… Read Full Bio ↴1) DREAMS COME TRUE (also referred to as DCT or Dorikamu by fans), is a pop duo from Tokyo, formed in 1988. They are renowned for their pop, soul, funk, jazz fusion music, having sold more than 50 million records. DCT was started by bassist 中村正人 (Nakamura Masato) and is fronted by 吉田美和 (Yoshida Miwa), who is the band's main singer-songwriter. They were originally a three-piece band with 西川隆宏 (Nishikawa Takahiro) (keyboards), until he departed in 2002. In 1989, they released their self-titled debut LP, DREAMS COME TRUE, selling over a million copies. Their 1992 release, The Swinging Star, was the first Japanese album to exceed 3 million in sales and for several years held the title of the best-selling Japanese-language album.

In 1993, they recorded "Winter Song" for the opening theme of the TriStar Pictures film Sleepless in Seattle and the following year recorded the song "Eternity" for the animated film The Swan Princess by New Line Cinema. In Japan, they recorded theme songs for TBS television shows, and it wasn't long before they caught the attention of the Walt Disney company, and were hired to create musical-tunes for their television shows, and attractions at the Tokyo Disney Resort. In 2001, they composed the theme song for the Japanese release on the Disney film Atlantis, and Miwa was hired to be the voice actor for the character Audrey Rocio Ramirez in the Japanese version.

Miwa Yoshida started a solo music career in 1995, and the following year appeared on the cover of Time Magazine. She has also appeared in advertisements for Sony, Visa, Honda, Shiseido, Lotte, Vodafone, and Coca Cola. Meanwhile Masato was hired to compose the music for television commercials, and around the same time compiled various "Dreams Come True" songs for Konami to be used in their game series Dance Dance Revolution. He had previously been hired to compose the music for the Sonic the Hedgehog video games on the Sega Mega Drive.

On April 1, 1996, they released Love Unlimited, which would be their final album for Sony Music. News of their departure would cause Sony Music shares to drop severely on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

They later signed with Virgin Music America and Toshiba-EMI in Japan, due to that label's promises to break the group into the American market--something Sony was unwilling to do. Their first album under the new contract, Sing Or Die (a title that half-jokingly described the band's relationship with their former label, according to Nakamura), was released in an English-language version, but received very little promotion and even less airplay. It would be the band's final album as a trio, and Takahiro Nishikawa would depart the band shortly after its release. Sing or Die was Virgin's only attempt to penetrate the American market, and its failure would taint the band's future relationship with that label.

Part of the failure of the Virgin-DCT relationship can be laid at the label's attempt to renovate the band into something the American audiences could relate to. Miwa dropped her last name, Nakamura became "King Masa," but Nishikawa remained the same, and only received a passing mention on Sing or Die's liner notes. Musically, the album veered away from the classic DCT formula and deeper into the hip-hop dance theme begun on Delicious and Love Unlimited. The combination was not well-received by American audiences, nor DCT's legion of loyal Japanese fans.

There are conflicting accounts concerning Nishikawa's departure. Nishikawa himself states both he and longtime DCT producer Mike Pela were forced out by Virgin because they didn't fit into the label's makeover for the band. However, he also adds that prior to that, he hadn't been touring with DCT for some time, which supports the official account. At present, there seems to be little chance of Nishikawa playing with his former bandmates ever again.

Following 2001's monkey girl odyssey, DCT severed all ties with Virgin and Toshiba-EMI, and set up shop with Universal Music Japan. More recent albums such as The Love Rocks and And I Love You have returned to the classic DCT sound, and have been received more warmly.

They have also been involved in charity events. Including a collaboration with Ryuichi Sakamoto in 2001 to help raise funds for land mine removal agencies, and taking part in the Live 8 benefit concert in 2005.

In 2008, their single "Tsuretette Tsuretette" debuted a top on the Oricon weekly chart, nine years since their last number-one single "Asa ga Mata Kuru". The song also appears on the band's album Do You Dreams Come True?. The album is available in three versions: A single disc version, containing the main album; a second that adds Greatest Hits: The Soul 2, a sequel to their 2000 greatest-hits package; and a third that adds a live DVD, "Winter Fantasia 2008."

In 2010, they released their download only single "Godspeed", where the title is meant to be an even stronger wish of "Good Luck" for everyone to listen to it. In November of that same year, they released their 23rd album, Love Central, their second on Universal Music Japan's Nayutawave label.

In 2011, another Best-Of compilation, titled " THE SOUL FOR THE PEOPLE~Higashi-Nihon Daishinsai Shien Best Album~ . The profits from this album's sales go completely towards the Japanese Red Cross' Tohoku earthquake relief efforts.

DCT's latest single, "MY TIME TO SHINE", is set to be released on May 16th, 2012.

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Romance
DREAMS COME TRUE Lyrics

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(Romance, can you feel it? feel it?)
(Yeah, love baby, romance, yeah)

軽いhug 短い kiss それだけで
全身が心臓になったみたい
これまでの経験さえ
悔やんじゃうよあなたがすきで
今日はずっといっしょにいよう

ミントの味がなくなっても

Kissをやめないで
思ってるわりには
Kissをやめないで
口にできないから
あなたがちゃんと仕切って uh

6分の1日はあっというま
よりそっているだけで
あっというま
部屋中愛でいっぱいにしよう
酸素が足りなくなるくらい
ずっとずっと kiss し続けて
この romance に溺れたい

愛をとめないで思ってるわりには
愛をとめないで
ちょっと恥ずかしいから
あなたがちゃんと手をひいて uh

(Relax, I'll tell you what baby)
(Don't you know it's in the air)
(Can you feel it? Is he crazy? No, it's not in this)
(It's a true romance, yeah)

愛を愛をとめないで
思うよりもっと
愛はとまらない心裸にして
ふたりで溺れよう
愛をとめないで kiss をやめないで
愛はとまらない
Romance に身を投げよう
Kiss をやめないで

ふたりでふたりで落ちていこう
この romance の海の底へ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to DREAMS COME TRUE's song "Romance" depict a deep and passionate love between two individuals. The opening lines, "Romance, can you feel it? feel it? Yeah, love baby, romance, yeah," set the tone for a song that celebrates the power of love and the overwhelming emotions it brings.

The first verse describes how something as simple as a light hug and a brief kiss can make someone feel as if their entire body has become their heart. The singer admits that even their past experiences pale in comparison to the love they have for their partner. They express a desire to spend the day together and remain by each other's side, even if the taste of mint were to fade away.

The chorus emphasizes the importance of not stopping the kisses and not stifling their love. The singer acknowledges that although they may think about it, they still want to continue kissing because they cannot put their feelings into words. They entrust their partner with the responsibility of leading them in this romantic journey.

The second verse implies that time flies when they are together, and simply being close to each other fills the room with love. They express a desire to fill every inch of the room with love until the point where the lack of oxygen becomes evident. They want to continuously kiss, drowning in this romance.

The bridge acknowledges that the love they share is in the air and asks if the listener can feel it. It dismisses any notions of craziness or falsehood, asserting that this love is true and genuine.

In the final section, the lyrics encourage not stopping the love and baring their hearts. They express a desire to drown together in love, not stopping the kisses and not stopping the love. The lines "Romance に身を投げよう" (Let's throw ourselves into romance) and "ふたりでふたりで落ちていこう" (Let's fall together, just the two of us) suggest a willingness to fully immerse themselves in this passionate and overwhelming love.

Overall, the lyrics of "Romance" express a profound and intense love between two individuals, highlighting the desire to remain in this romantic state and never let go.

Line by Line Meaning

軽いhug 短い kiss それだけで
Just a light hug, a short kiss, that's all it takes

全身が心臓になったみたい
My whole body feels like a heart

これまでの経験さえ悔やんじゃうよあなたがすきで
I regret even my past experiences because I love you

今日はずっといっしょにいよう
Let's be together all day today

ミントの味がなくなっても
Even if the taste of mint is gone

Kissをやめないで
Don't stop kissing

思ってるわりには
Despite what I think

口にできないから
Because I can't put it into words

あなたがちゃんと仕切って uh
You take the lead properly, uh

6分の1日はあっというまよりそっているだけであっというま
One-sixth of the day is gone in an instant, simply being close to each other

部屋中愛でいっぱいにしよう
Let's fill the whole room with love