They met in the early 1990s. Takayama, already well-established as a voice actress, was in the indie band RE-X and met Nagano through a friend. Takayama released a solo album in 1992, Endless Communication which Nagano contributed to. They formed a group together Es Connexion and released in an album. In 1995 they formed TWO-MIX.
They have been featured in anime such as Gundam Wing and Detective Conan (in which the title character, Conan Edogawa, is voiced by Takayama. They also made a guest appearance in one of the episode in which they were kidnapped and saved by Conan and his friends).
In 2005, Takayama and Nagano were joined by Joe Rinoie as an additional singer and composer, changing the group's name to || MIX⊿DELTA for a limited time. Delta is the mathematical symbol signifying a number of 3 and change.
In 2008, Shiina started his solo music project ShiinaTactix(S.T.M.) featuring different female vocalist such as Sanae Kobayashi, Yoko Hikasa and Mutsumi Tamura. S.T.M. stands for ShiinaTactix-Music and Strike Two-Mix.
GRADUATION
TWO-MIX Lyrics
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同じ時代を刻んだ
夢はいつも胸の奥で輝く...
SO EVERYDAY!
EVERYNIGHT!! TONIGHT!!!
無力で孤独で苛立つ日々に
支配されそうな真心を
支えてくれたその手から
求める何かが判ってきたなら
片道でも怖くないと
君の声が 聞こえる...
WE GOT "GURADUATION"
妥協しない勇気で選んだ明日だけを
見つめ続けて...
SO EVERYDAY!
EVERYNIGHT!! TONIGHT!!!
本当の自由も安らぐ愛も
教えてくれない"教科書"より
誇りに出来る"経験的青春"を
君と探した... 離れていてもね
忘れはしないよ
矛盾抱いて震える日も
君の歌を歌って...
WE GOT "GURADUATION"
過去を憎み泣くより
生まれ変わりたいと歩き続けて...
SO EVERYDAY!
EVERYNIGHT!! TONIGHT!!!
WE GOT "GURADUATION"
同じ時代を刻んだ
夢はいつも 胸の奥で輝く...
SO EVERYDAY!
EVERYNIGHT!! TONIGHT!!!
The lyrics to TWO-MIX's song "GRADUATION" speak about the experience of growing up and facing the challenges and uncertainties of life. The song captures the emotions of a person who is graduating or moving on from a certain phase in their life. It emphasizes the importance of holding onto one's dreams and desires, even in the face of adversity.
The lyrics convey a sense of powerlessness, loneliness, and frustration that the singer experiences in their daily life. However, they find solace in the genuine support and care offered by a person close to them. It is this support that gives them the strength to embark on a new journey, despite their fears and uncertainties.
The song also touches upon the idea of self-discovery and the search for meaning in life. The singer realizes that they have come to understand what they truly seek, and they are no longer afraid to pursue it, even if it means going in a direction that others may find daunting. The lyrics express a desire for true freedom and a love that brings peace, contrasting it with the limitations and empty teachings found in textbooks. The singer cherishes the "experiential youth" they have spent with someone, even if they are physically separated, and they vow to never forget the person who has had a significant impact on their life.
Overall, "GRADUATION" is a song that encapsulates the bittersweet feelings of leaving behind a familiar chapter and venturing into the unknown, with a message of courage, self-discovery, and the importance of genuine connections.
Lyrics © TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd.
Written by: naganoshiina
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