Takanori Nishikawa's early singing career started with the band Luis~Mary where he was the lead singer. The group released a handful of singles and two albums together before ultimately disbanding.
After the disbandment of Luis~Mary Nishikawa later collaborated with the already famous musician Daisuke Asakura for the song "Black or White?" which was a success that convinced Daisuke to fully support Nishikawa's musical career.
On May 13th 1996, Nishikawa would debut as a solo artist under the stage name "T.M.Revolution" or "Takanori Makes Revolution", a nod to the famous group T.M.Network, with his first single "独裁 -monopolize-".
As T.M.Revolution, Nishikawa continued to release singles that each ran with impressive success. Some of the most notable ones include "Heart of sword~夜明け前~", the opening to the popular anime series "Rurouni Kenshin"; "High Pressure"; "Hot Limit", a pop culture phenomenon even to this day in Japan; and one of his highest selling singles, "White Breath". In 1999 T.M.Revolution Performed at the Tokyo Dome, an extremely high honor for Japanese artists, for his live titled "T.M.R LIVE REVOLUTION'99 ~THE FORCE~1999.3.17~18".
Later that year, Nishikawa announced on a radio show that he would discontinue his activities as T.M.Revolution to join together with his then producer, Daisuke Asakura, to form the two man group "the end of genesis T.M.R. evolution turbo type D" with their first single being "陽炎-KAGEROH-" which was released June 23. After releasing a few singles, releasing one album, and performing one live tour, the two decided to disband and Nishikawa continued his work as T.M.Revolution in mid 2000.
In The years following his comeback, Nishikawa would finally take the reigns of his own career by finally being able to fully become his own producer and released successful singles and gained more fans around the world with his multiple contributions to the Gundam Seed series with singles Invoke, Ignited, Vestige, Meteor, and Zips and Soul Eater with the single Resonance. Nishikawa also released the song Web of night for the Japanese soundtrack for the second Spider-Man(2004) movie.
In 2008 Nishikawa started the band "abingdon boys school" with fellow musicians Sunao(Guitar), Hiroshi Shibasaki(Guitar), and Toshiyuki Kishi(Keyboard). The band released several singles for Nana, Folk Soul, Sengoku Basara, and Soul Eater. The band had two Japan tours in 2008 and 2010 and toured Europe in 2009. The band released one more single, WE aRE, in 2012 before going on hiatus.
Nishikawa returned to his work as T.M.Revolution where he contributed songs to the anime series Sengoku Basara and Bleach. In 2013 Nishikawa collaborated with the singer Nana Mizuki to release two singles, Preserved Roses and kakumei Duelism, the first being used for the anime Valvrave the Liberator.
Nishikawa currently continues to release music as T.M.Revolution, with some songs being used for anime series, and has also collaborated with the Kpop group AOA. His newest single, Raimei, has been used for the puppet series Thunderbolt Fantasy.
In 2016 Nishikawa celebrated his 20th anniversary as T.M.Revolution. He released the album "T.M.Revolution All Time Best" which reached #1 on the oricon charts on the day of its release and started his own company, Toppu, which began selling Hot Limit outfits.
As well as being a singer, Nishikawa has also voice acted for anime characters and has starred in several musicals, movies, television shows, and commercials. Some of his notable roles include Heine from Gundam Seed, Zuzu from Galaxy Turnpike, Seymour Krelborn from Little Shop of Horrors, and many others. In marketing, Nishikawa has helped promote many things such as the Hanshin Tigers, a Japanese baseball team, and Shou Shuu Riki, a Japanese brand of air freshener. Nishikawa is also often invited to guest star on several tv shows such as Hey!Hey!Hey! and is also often invited to attend special musical events such as FNS.
As well as starring in all of these things, Nishikawa has also hosted several shows and radio shows, those of which include, Ienomi; a live streamed online chat show, Animaga; a show covering the latest in entertainment(mostly video games and anime) and All Night Nippon, a radio talk show.
He had also stepped out of the music industry and into fashion, debuting DEFROCK, his own clothing line. The term is a combination of the word differential lock (automobiles and turbine engines being a heavy theme for the clothing line) and the word rock. The clothing line has since been discontinued.
Nishikawa is also known for his charitable deeds. Starting in 2009, Inazuma Rock Festival is a music festival held every year in the Shiga prefecture where Nishikawa and other artists and bands perform every year. The festival helps raise funds to pay for the cleaning of Lake Biwa and helps brings in tourism(a goal for Nishikawa considering his role as ambassador of tourism for the Shiga Prefecture). Following the 2011 earthquake, Nishikawa started Stand Up Japan!, a charity to help victims affected by the earthquake. The charity is still running and accepting donations to this day.
T.M.Revolution incorporates many styles and genres of music. Each album differs greatly from one other, but the feeling of dance, techno and excellent vocals mixed with lyrics from Akio Inoue are present in all of his songs.
Nishikawa-san has made 4 appearances in the US: Otakon in 2003 and 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland; Pacific Media Expo 2004 in Anaheim, California, and Anime Expo in Los Angeles in 2016 . In Baltimore in 2003, thousands of fans of anime piled into the convention arena, waiting to hear T.M.Revolution live, singing his songs from familiar shows as Rurouni Kenshin and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. The reception by an American audience left him speechless, making him an international success.
T.M.Revolution is a project for everyone in Nishikawa's following. He wants to reach fans of every age, all over the world, bringing the revolution into the hearts of all. The line between vocalist and fan can only be separated by a sheet of music.
Zips
T.M.Revolution Lyrics
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違うでしょそこは笑うトコロ
流されりゃ優しいこの街も
欲をかけばポイと捨てられる
自分一人が降りたくないと
渇く思い撃ち込んで
手強い夜に君が本気で
始めてるゲームは何
想いはダテじゃない
究極とか云っちゃう程の
イキ方と超え方が
もっと先まで見たいんだ
君とこのまま同化して
疾走する熱と痛さが
欲しいだけ欲しくなる
止まらないことが暴走ならば
したことないヤツは
いないんでしょう
欲望も傷も我慢できない
見せしめならボクがなってやろう
冷たい舌を吸い合うように
脆い場所に踏み込んで
知らない内に溺れたみたい
奥ほど感じる夢に
誰にも届かない
駆ける想いはキリがない
愛してく速さと自由に
一切の距離はなくなって
世界が抱きとめる
君とボクとのいる意味を
消え入るような光の跡
どこまでも追い詰めろ
その先見せてくれ
駆ける想いはダテじゃない
究極とか云っちゃう程の
イキ方と超え方が
もっと最初のものになれ
君とこのままどーかして
疾走する熱と痛さが
欲しいだけ欲しくなる
The lyrics to "Zips" by T.M.Revolution describe a feeling of fear and uncertainty, but also a desire for excitement and new experiences. The first verse paints a picture of someone huddled in fear, but being told that they should be laughing instead. The second verse talks about the dangers of being too greedy in a city that can be both kind and cruel. The chorus then introduces the idea of running forward with passion and without hesitation, even if it means feeling pain or facing obstacles.
The second verse continues this theme of risk-taking and the desire for excitement. The singer is challenged to push past their limits and accept that they will never truly reach the "ultimate" way of living, but that is not a reason to stop striving. The bridge then brings in a sense of intimacy and connection between the singer and an unnamed "you," with a dreamlike quality that suggests they are lost in their own world together. The final chorus repeats the idea of running with passion, but with a sense of determination and a goal in sight.
Overall, "Zips" is a song about taking risks, chasing desires, and finding a sense of purpose in life. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their fears and uncertainties, and to keep pushing forward even when things get difficult. The use of metaphor and imagery helps to create a vivid picture of the singer's journey, and the repetition of certain phrases adds a sense of urgency and momentum to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
闇雲に怖れ膝を抱く
Holding my knees in fear blindly
違うでしょそこは笑うトコロ
No, that's where you smile
流されりゃ優しいこの街も
Even this gentle town will discard you if you are swept away
欲をかけばポイと捨てられる
If you are greedy, you will be thrown away
自分一人が降りたくないと
I don't want to get off by myself
渇く思い撃ち込んで
Pierce my thirsty heart
手強い夜に君が本気で
Are you really serious in this tough night?
始めてるゲームは何
What kind of game are you playing?
今にも飛び抜ける駆ける
Running to the point of soaring
想いはダテじゃない
These feelings are not fake
究極とか云っちゃう程の
To the extent of saying it's the ultimate
イキ方と超え方が
The way of living and overcoming are
もっと先まで見たいんだ
I want to see more into the future
君とこのまま同化して
Let me blend in with you
疾走する熱と痛さが
The heat and pain of running
欲しいだけ欲しくなる
I want it as much as I desire
止まらないことが暴走ならば
If not stopping is a rampage
したことないヤツは
Then there's no one who has not done it
いないんでしょう
Right?
欲望も傷も我慢できない
I can't endure either desire or pain
見せしめならボクがなってやろう
If it's a display of power, I'll do it
冷たい舌を吸い合うように
As if sucking each other's cold tongues
脆い場所に踏み込んで
Stepping into fragile territory
知らない内に溺れたみたい
It seems I drowned without realizing it
奥ほど感じる夢に
In my dream, I feel even deeper
誰にも届かない
It doesn't reach anyone
駆ける想いはキリがない
There's no end to my running thoughts
愛してく速さと自由に
In the speed and freedom of loving each other
一切の距離はなくなって
All distance disappears
世界が抱きとめる
The world embraces us
君とボクとのいる意味を
The meaning of us being together
消え入るような光の跡
The trace of light that vanishes
どこまでも追い詰めろ
Chase to the very end
その先見せてくれ
Show me what's beyond
駆ける想いはダテじゃない
These running thoughts are not fake
究極とか云っちゃう程の
To the extent of saying it's the ultimate
イキ方と超え方が
The way of living and overcoming are
もっと最初のものになれ
I want to be more like I was at the beginning
君とこのままどーかして
Let's go crazy together like this
疾走する熱と痛さが
The heat and pain of running
欲しいだけ欲しくなる
I want it as much as I desire
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daisuke Asakura, Akio Inoue
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
名無しさんだよもん
雲に怖れ膝を抱く 違うでしょ？そこは笑うトコロ
流されりゃ優しいこの街も 欲をかけばポイと捨てられる
自分一人が降りたくないと渇く思い撃ち込んで
手強い夜に君が本気で始めてるゲームは何？
今にも飛び抜ける 駆ける想いはダテじゃない
究極とか云っちゃう程のイキ方と超え方が
もっと先まで見たいんだ 君とこのまま同化して
疾走する熱と痛さが欲しいだけ欲しくなる
「止まらないこと」が暴走ならばしたことないヤツはいないんでしょう？
欲望も傷も我慢できない 見せしめならボクがなってやろう
冷たい舌を吸い合うように脆い場所に踏み込んで
知らない内に溺れたみたい奥ほど感じる夢に
誰にも届かない 駆ける想いはキリがない
愛してく速さと自由に 一切の距離はなくなって
世界が抱きとめる 君とボクとのいる意味を
消え入るような光の跡 どこまでも追い詰めろ
その先見せてくれ 駆ける想いはダテじゃない
究極とか云っちゃう程のイキ方と超え方が
もっと最初のものになれ 君とこのままどどーかして
疾走する熱と痛さが 欲しいだけ欲しくなる
ArRaaa
Yamikumoni osore hizawo daku
Chigaudesho? Sokowa warau tokoro
Nagasarerya yasashii kono machimo
Yokuwo kakeba poito suterareru
Jibun hitoriga oritaku naito
Kawaku omoi uchi konde
Tegowai yoruni kimiga honkide
Hajimeteru ge-mu wa nani?
Imanimo tobi nukeru kakeru omoiwa datejyanai
Kyuuyokutoka icchau hondono ikikatato koekataga
Motto sakimade mitainda kimito konomama dookashite
Shissoosuru netsuto itasaga hoshiidake hoshikunaru
"Tomaranai koto" ga boosoo naraba
Shitakotonai yatsuwa inaindesho?
Yukuboumo kizumo gaman dekinai
Miseshime nara bokuga natte yaroo
Tsumetai shitawo suiau yooni
Moroi bashoni fumikonnde
Shiranai uchini oboreta mitai
Okuhodo kanjiru yumeni
Darenimo todokanai kakeru omoiwa kiriga nai
Aishiteku hayasato jiyuuni issaino kyoriwa nakunatte
Sekaiga dakitomeru kimito bokutono iruimio
Kieiru yoona hikarino ato dokomademo oitsumero
Sonosaki misetekure kakeru omoiwa datejyanai
Kyuukyokutoka icchau hodono ikikatato koekataga
Motto saishono mononinare kimito konomama do-kashite
Shissoosuru netsuto itasaga hoshiidake hoshikunaru
jebby
Yamikumoni osore hizawo daku
Chigaudesho? Sokowa warau tokoro
Nagasarerya yasashii kono machimo
Yokuwo kakeba poito suterareru
Jibun hitoriga oritaku naito
Kawaku omoi uchi konde
Tegowai yoruni kimiga honkide
Hajimeteru ge-mu wa nani?
Imanimo tobi nukeru kakeru omoiwa datejyanai
Kyuukyokutoka icchau hodono ikukatato koekataga
Motto sakimade mitainda kimito konomama dookashite
Shissoosuru netsuto itasaga hoshiidake hoshikunaru
"Tomarani Koto" ha boosoo naraba
Shitakotonai yatsuwa inaindesho?
Yokuboumo kizumo gaman dekinai
Miseshime narabokuga natte yaroo
Tsumetai shitawo suiau yooni
Moroi bashoni fumikonnde
Shiranai uchini oboreta mitai
Okuhodo kanjiru yumeni
Darenimo todokanai kakeru omoiwa kiriga nai
Aishiteku hayasato Jiyuuni issaino kyoriwa nakunatte
Sekaiga dakitomeru kimito bokutono iruimio
Kieiru yoona hikarino ato dokomademo oitsumero
Sonosaki misetekure kakeru omoiwa datejyanai
Kyuukyokutoka icchau hodono ikikatato
koekataga
Motto saishono mononinare konomama do-kashite
Shissoosuru netsuto itasaga hoshiidake hoshikunaru
Kanji Romaji English
Blindly afraid, I hug my knees
This has to be wrong - I should be smiling here
If I just let if flow by, even in this quiet town
If I suppress my desire, I'll be cast aside as just a boy
Alone, thirsty for the feelings that shoot through me
I don't want to spill them
On this tough night, you're starting this game in earnest
But what game is it?
It's preeminent even now - my racing emotions aren't just for show
As much as it takes until it's pronounced final - my way of life and my way of crossing over
I want to see this until the end, adapting to all of this with you
The racing heat and healing - it's all I want and all I'll ever want
If this "unstoppable" thing is allowed to keep going,
no one can avoid blame for it
I can't suppress my urges and I can't endure my injuries
If this is a lesson, I guess I'll learn
So cold I can almost taste it
Raiding the most fragile of places
It's like I've drowned without even realizing it
In a dream I can feel even in the innermost part of me
I can't reach anyone, my racing emotions are un-shrouded
In loving someone, with speed and with freedom, all distance was closed in
The world holds us back, because you and I have a reason to be here
There's still a very faint trace of light somewhere, and I'll go anywhere to hunt it down
Show me how this ends, my racing emotions aren't just for show
As much as it takes until it's pronounced final - my way of life and my way of crossing over
I'll let this be the beginning, adapting to all of this with you
The racing heat and healing - it's all I want and all I'll ever want
New Atlantis
If ever you find yourself needing to reprogram your machine's OS mid battle, eliminate the threat and make safe the Space Colonies this is the music to do it to.
Chris Tian
Or when you find yourself in a bind situation then suddenly you became OP
gaem theeery
Wait, Lowe did that? Fuck me, I thought that was all Kira.
Limited_Freedom
@gaem theeery it's both of them, Kira however failed both of it. While Lowe is Lowe
gaem theeery
@Limited_Freedom Lmao, score one for the Natural
sdbzfan1
@Limited_Freedom how did he fail, he did it in the second episode
SEiJI
I was introduced to T.M. Revolution from my dad when I was 7 or so, and this audio sounded a bit grimy. Still, I love this song, whether it's for motivation or epic fights, it's the best song for up lifting one's emotions! Now that I've found this after a couple years, I still get to hear nostalgia again!
Nine_Tails137
Lucky you! Your Dad has good taste in Music.
Asertix357
I was introduced to this song through a FF7AC video a long time ago. Back before google owned youtube.
Nick Cheung
Never thought a song about zip files was this badass tho.