TWO-MIX is a Japanese pop group formed in 1995. The members are Minami Taka… Read Full Bio ↴TWO-MIX is a Japanese pop group formed in 1995. The members are Minami Takayama (vocals and composer) and Shiina Nagano (synthezier and lyricist).

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.

Rhythm Generation
TWO-MIX Lyrics

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Sono hitomi fukaku umetsukusu tameiki no last news...
Kowareso na fuan kakitateru munashisa nara furihodoite

Otona e to isogu "kisetsu" ni muryoku na aseri to
Iradachi wo oboete 'ku kedo kono ai wa tomerarenai

*"rhythm" generation!
"heart beat" sensation!!

Munasawagi no jounetsu
"rhythm" generation!
Jiyuu jizai jibun shidai sunao ni

**"rhythm" generation!
"heart beat" sensation!!
Aru ga mama no shisei de
"rhythm" generation!
Ikinuite 'ku kono jidai wo ...anata to...

Nemurezu ni shibia na koto dake kangaete shimau yoru wa
Togireso na mune no orugooru hohoemi made makimodoshite

Nani hitotsu kui no nai "omoide" sagasenai keredo
Ikiru koto suteki to omou "deai" mo mitsuketa kara

"rhythm" generation!
"heart beat" sensation!!
Karada-juu no kodou ga
"rhythm" generation!
Yume wo otte ai ni sotte hibiku yo

"rhythm" generation!
"heart beat" sensation!!
Kakegaenai "jikan" wo
"rhythm" generation!
Kasanete yuku kono sekai de ...anata to...

*repeat
**repeat

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Rhythm Generation" by TWO-MIX seem to revolve around the theme of creating your own rhythm in life, following your heart's desires, and embracing the present moment. The opening lines ("Sono hitomi fukaku umetsukusu tameiki no last news... Kowareso na fuan kakitateru munashisa nara furihodoite") suggest that the singer is feeling overwhelmed by the news they're consuming, and the emptiness and anxiety they're experiencing. The chorus, with its repetition of "rhythm generation" and "heart beat sensation" highlights the importance of finding your own rhythm and passion, and living life to the fullest.

The second verse ("Nemurezu ni shibia na koto dake kangaete shimau yoru wa Togireso na mune no orugooru hohoemi made makimodoshite") seems to be about a sleepless night spent pondering on negative thoughts and anxieties, with the singer ultimately deciding to brush them off and try to find a reason to smile. The bridge ("Nani hitotsu kui no nai "omoide" sagasenai keredo Ikiru koto suteki to omou "deai" mo mitsuketa kara") talks about the singer's inability to find any truly negative memories, and their newfound appreciation for life and meaningful connections.

Overall, the lyrics of "Rhythm Generation" seem to promote a message of positivity, self-discovery and embracing life's unique rhythm.

Line by Line Meaning

Sono hitomi fukaku umetsukusu tameiki no last news...
Your deep-set eyes hide the sadness and disappointment you feel, sighing deeply like it's the last news.

Kowareso na fuan kakitateru munashisa nara furihodoite
If your anxiety and despair are making you feel broken, just brush off the emptiness.