Tetsuya Komuro (小室哲哉, Komuro Tetsuya?), born November 27, 1958 in Fuchu, To… Read Full Bio ↴Tetsuya Komuro (小室哲哉, Komuro Tetsuya?), born November 27, 1958 in Fuchu, Tokyo Japan, is a Japanese keyboardist, songwriter and music producer. He is recognized for making dance music permeate in the Japanese public. He is also known as TK. Also, he was the former owner of Velfarre, a disco in Roppongi, Tokyo.

His career started as a keyboardist for Speedway in 1979. In 1984, he build up TM Network with Takashi Utsunomiya and Naoto Kine. A year later, in 1985, his first solo work was the soundtrack "Vampire Hunter D" for the anime Vampire Hunter D, and his band, TM Network, did the closing credits song "Your Song". He subsequently composed other soundtracks such as Heaven and Earth, Seven days War.

Moreover in 1989/1990, Komuro had played with Warren Cuccurullo as a solo singer. In 1991, he collaborated with X Japan's Yoshiki as the V2.

TM Network changed its name to TMN in 1990. TMN disbanded in 1994, then in 1999 they reunited under their old name of TM Network, and remain active to this day.

However by the early 1990s Komuro was spending much of his time writing and producing many other musicians and bands. He was also an early pioneer of dance music in Japan, and came to stardom in the 1990s as producer with a long string of hits with artists such as TRF (TK Rave Factory), Tomomi Kahala, Namie Amuro, Ami Suzuki, hitomi, Ryoko Shinohara and H Jungle with t. In 1994, he composed the musical score to the Japanese anime film Street Fighter II, based on the Capcom video game. This score was removed from the US release of the film.

He was mainly helped in this task by the mix engineers Pete Hammond and Dave Ford. Both were working for PWL, which was the home of the British producing team Stock Aitken Waterman. Not only that, "TK" is also credited for the rise to fame of Daisuke Asakura, a popular Japanese composer, keyboardist and music producer who began his major musical career as a backup keyboardist for TM Network. Asakura is reported to view Komuro as his "Sensei" or "Teacher".

In 1997, he started his overseas career with the remix of the theme music of the action movie "Speed 2: Cruise Control". Komuro is perhaps best known in the west for his collaboration with French keyboardist Jean Michel Jarre from 1998 to 2001. The duet wrote the theme song for the 1998 FIFA World Cup Together Now as well as several other tracks and remixes. He and Jean-Michel also performed a concert on beaches in Okinawa on January 1st, 2001.

TK also released albums as a solo singer or musician and was involved in the bands globe, Kiss Destination and Gaball. He has been married three times, currently he is married Keiko Yamada the lead singer of his band globe. Prior to his marriage to Yamada in 2002 his personal life became the center of controversy. He filed for divorce with wife at the time Yoshida Asami whom were only married for 10 months. The couple also had a child and he was ordered to pay ¥1 billion yen in alimony.

Recently, he distributes some club music online under the name of "DJ TK".

GRAVITY OF LOVE
Tetsuya Komuro Lyrics

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カブリオレ幌を開けて
港見下ろすサタデーパーク
深く息を吸い込んだ
君の肩越しスターダスト
すれ違う時があった
何度か泣かせたけれど
夜空に描くヒストリー
これから始まるはずさ

ガリレオが解いた
めぐる地球の不思議
君に出会えたこと
君を苦しめたこと
きっとそうさ引力がみちびくよ
いくつものTragedy
かかえてた Destiny
君がそばにいること
気付かずに迷いこんでいた
大地にはGravity
ふたりにはHonesty
めぐり会う偶然とこの夜を祝って
Gravity of Love

レタス入りのハンバーガー
カーラジオから
ジャクソン・ブラウン
今本当の恋が
生まれたばかりのようさ
湿る草の匂い光る海のハイウェイ
時が動いてる星が動き出す
きっとそうさ引力がみちびくよ
あこがれたSpace and Time
追いかけた Night and Day
君をもう離さない
このままであしたを迎える
大地にはGravity
ふたりにはHonesty
めぐり会う偶然とこの夜を祝って
Cheers to the moon

ガリレオが解いた
めぐる地球の不思議
君に出会えたこと
君を苦しめたこと
きっとそうさ引力がみちびくよ
いくつものTragedy
かかえてたDestiny
君がそばにいること
気付かずに迷いこんでいた
大地にはGravity
ふたりにはHonesty
めぐり会う偶然と
この夜を祝おうよ
Why don't you turn on the radio
Why don't you dream of
good old days
Why don't you feel the harmony
Since the early days
Same old chunky DJ's Playing
I missed you every night and day
I kissed you in my
thousand dreams
I never ever see your
broken heart

Shining world has come
Celebrate the gravity of love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tetsuya Komuro's song "Gravity of Love" convey a sense of nostalgia and reflection on past experiences, combined with a deep appreciation for the transformative power of love. The imagery of opening the convertible top and overlooking the harbor on a Saturday park sets the scene for a moment of introspection and connection with the universe. This setting is further enhanced by references to stardust and night skies, creating a dreamlike atmosphere where the past hardships and tears become part of a larger history that is just beginning.

The mention of Galileo unlocking the mysteries of the revolving earth adds a layer of scientific and philosophical significance to the lyrics, suggesting that the forces of gravity and destiny are guiding the singer towards their loved one. Despite the past tragedies and burdens carried, the lyrics express a belief in the magnetic pull of love, leading the singer to acknowledge the importance of honesty and celebrating the serendipitous nature of their meeting.

As the lyrics progress, there is a shift towards a more present and celebratory tone, with references to the birth of a new love and the dynamic movements of time and stars. The imagery of a lettuce-filled hamburger, Jackson Browne on the car radio, and the scent of damp grass and shimmering sea create a vivid sensory experience that captures the freshness and excitement of newfound love. The repeated references to gravity, honesty, and chance encounters underscore the idea that love has a natural force that binds the two individuals together.

The closing lines of the song bring together elements of longing, dreams, harmony, and celebration, urging the listener to turn on the radio, reminisce about the past, and embrace the harmony of love. The lyrics culminate in a joyous declaration to celebrate the gravity of love, highlighting the enduring and transformative power of love in bringing individuals together and creating a shining world of shared experiences. Overall, "Gravity of Love" encapsulates a journey of emotional growth, introspection, and appreciation for the profound connections forged through love and destiny.

Line by Line Meaning

カブリオレ幌を開けて
Opening the convertible top

港見下ろすサタデーパーク
Overlooking the harbor in Saturday Park

深く息を吸い込んだ
Taking a deep breath

君の肩越しスターダスト
Through your shoulders, stardust

すれ違う時があった
There were times we passed by each other

何度か泣かせたけれど
Made you cry a few times, but

夜空に描くヒストリー
The history we draw in the night sky

これから始まるはずさ
It should start from now on

ガリレオが解いた
Solved by Galileo

めぐる地球の不思議
The wonders revolving around the Earth

君に出会えたこと
Meeting you