TM Steven's skill and proficiency globally as a bassist and vocalist is leg… Read Full Bio ↴TM Steven's skill and proficiency globally as a bassist and vocalist is legendary. A luminous figure amongst today's bassists, he has unbelievable energy, stunning stage presence and knows how to win a crowd over within minutes. His ferocious, yet melodic, style of bass is as unique as his larger than life persona. Never losing sight of his own special blend of signature roots music Heavy Metal Funk with his band Shocka Zooloo, TM's versatility and heavyweight skills as producer, songwriter, singer and instrumentalist are obvious on his now six solo albums with a seventh due in summer of 2006.

His extravagance, combined with tenderness and complimented by a whole lot of 'Funkiness', is enriched through years of recording with award-winning stars like Steve Vai, Cindy Lauper, Little Steven, Tina Turner and Billy Joel. A former member of he Pretenders, TM recorded on the platinum album "Get Close" and also produced and arranged, amongst others, the album "Tribute to Deep Purple According to New York" on which artists like Yngwie Malamsteen, members of Living Colour and Bernie Worrell (P-Funk) all participated. It was TM who contributed the compelling groove with his unmistakable style on Joe Cocker's mainstream classic "Unchain my Heart." Together with Narada Michael Walden he penned the billboard hit "I Should Have Loved Ya." (Source: http://www.tmstevens.com)

Woman From Tokyo
T.M. Stevens Lyrics

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Fly into the rising sun,
Faces, smiling everyone
Yeah, she is a whole new tradition
I feel it in my heart

My woman from Tokyo
She makes me see
My woman from Tokyo

She's so good to me

Talk about her like a Queen
Dancing in a Eastern Dream
Yeah, she makes me feel like a river
That carries me away

My woman from Tokyo
She makes me see
My woman from Tokyo
She's so good to me

But I'm at home and I just don't belong

So far away from the garden we love
She is what moves in the soul of a dove
Soon I shall see just how black was my night
When we're alone in Her City of light

Rising from the neon gloom
Shining like a crazy moon
Yeah, she turns me on like a fire
I get high

My woman from Tokyo
She makes me see

My woman from Tokyo
She's so good to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "Woman From Tokyo" by T.M. Stevens are about the power of a relationship with a woman from the city of Tokyo. The song begins with the singer flying into the city and noticing the happy and smiling faces of the people there. He feels a new tradition in his heart, which is likely referring to the excitement and energy he feels from being in Tokyo. He then sings about his woman from Tokyo, who makes him see things differently and is good to him. The singer talks about her like a queen, dancing in his eastern dream, and making him feel like a river that carries him away.

However, despite the joy the singer feels with his woman from Tokyo, he realizes that he doesn't belong in her city. He is far away from the garden they love, which may be a metaphor for a place where they are both happy and comfortable. The singer then describes how his woman from Tokyo moves in the soul of a dove, likely referring to her gentle and peaceful nature. He also hints at his past struggles by singing about his black night. However, he knows that when they are together in her city of light, he will see just how much she can brighten his life. The lyrics end with the singer describing how his woman from Tokyo turns him on like a fire and makes him feel high.

Line by Line Meaning

Fly into the rising sun,
Embark on a journey towards new beginnings

Faces, smiling everyone
Encountering friendly, welcoming people along the way

Yeah, she is a whole new tradition
Her presence brings fresh ideas and perspectives

I feel it in my heart
The emotions stirred by this experience are deeply felt

My woman from Tokyo
Referring to a significant other who comes from Tokyo

She makes me see
She helps me gain new insights and understanding

She's so good to me
She treats me with kindness and affection

Talk about her like a Queen
Praising her admirable qualities and achievements

Dancing in a Eastern Dream
Her movements are graceful and mesmerizing, like a dream rooted in Eastern culture

Yeah, she makes me feel like a river
Her presence and influence make him feel like a powerful force, constantly moving towards growth and progress

That carries me away
Taking him to new and exciting places, mentally and emotionally

But I'm at home and I just don't belong
Not feeling at ease in his current surroundings

So far away from the garden we love
Being distant from the things and places they both cherish

She is what moves in the soul of a dove
Her spirit brings a sense of peace and lightness to his life

Soon I shall see just how black was my night
His time with her will be a revelation, shedding light on a previously dark part of his life

When we're alone in Her City of light
Sharing intimate moments with her in the vibrant and illuminated city of Tokyo

Rising from the neon gloom
Emerging from the dimly lit and often chaotic cityscape

Shining like a crazy moon
Radiating an irresistible energy and allure, like a wildly luminous moon

Yeah, she turns me on like a fire
She ignites his passion and desire

I get high
Experiencing heightened senses of joy and fulfillment

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RITCHIE BLACKMORE, IAN GILLAN, ROGER D GLOVER, JON LORD, IAN PAICE

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