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.
Prelude
TWO-MIX Lyrics
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夢追う事は 辛く...
だけど 生きてるだけの
"永遠"なんていらない
DANCE! REVOLUTION!!
見えない壁を
乗り越えてゆく情熱
CHANCE! EVOLUTION!!
The lyrics to TWO-MIX's song Prelude are full of meaning and depth. The first line, "愛する事は せつなく..." translates to "Loving is painful," conveying the idea that love can cause pain and heartache. The second line, "夢追う事は 辛く..." translates to "Chasing dreams is difficult," which implies that pursuing one's dreams can be a struggle. But despite all the difficulties, the singer emphasizes that life is worth living, and he doesn't need eternal life. The chorus is upbeat, calling for action: "DANCE! REVOLUTION!!" and "CHANCE! EVOLUTION!!" encouraging the listener to overcome invisible barriers and revive their broken heart.
The song Prelude revolves around the themes of love, passion, and perseverance. The lyrics encourage the audience to persevere through the difficult chapters of life, even when pursuing love or chasing dreams. The lines "愛する事は せつなく..." and "夢追う事は 辛く..." are reflective of the singer's own experiences, as she sings with a sense of longing and passion. However, the chorus provides a sense of hope and optimism, calling for the listener to push past their limits and reach for the stars.
Line by Line Meaning
愛する事は せつなく...
Loving something is painful...
夢追う事は 辛く...
Chasing a dream is difficult...
だけど 生きてるだけの
But we don't need something like eternity
"永遠"なんていらない
Just being alive is enough
DANCE! REVOLUTION!!
Dance and revolutionize!
見えない壁を
Breaking through invisible walls
乗り越えてゆく情熱
With passionate determination
CHANCE! EVOLUTION!!
Chance and evolution!
何度でも蘇らせて BROKEN HEART
Revive my broken heart, again and again
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Written by: naganoshiina
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