Kawase's original intention with Tommy february6 was to create a character who was far from innocent, though she appeared that cute in both sound and appearance; Tommy february6 was designed to be someone who was true to her feelings despite the cutesy nature of her outward character, do as she wanted (and as such, Tommy february6 is seen repeatedly in music videos drinking alcohol from flasks, bars, etc.) Unfortunately, the original concept started to disappoint her, and Kawase began to feel that the character could no longer maintain its purity.
After a performance as Tommy february6 in 2003, Kawase took off her glasses and donned a much more alternative look to create Tommy heavenly6, a brand new character with a modern rock sound. Kawase would later explain that Tommy heavenly6 was born from a dream that Tommy february6 had, in which she extrovertly embraces all the elements of her personality she had previously been repressing. This is reflected in the promotional video for Tommy heavenly6's first single, Wait Till I Can Dream, wherein Tommy february6 drinks from a hip flask and falls asleep, only to be woken by Tommy heavenly6. Musically, she's the polar opposite of Tommy february6, and possesses an image most people would consider more dangerous, but Kawase claims that Tommy heavenly6 is far more pure and true to her heart than Tommy february6 is.
Kawase claims that the invention of Tommy heavenly6 occurred due of her disappointment in Tommy february6's character, but far from being a replacement, Kawase chose to keep the two characters' careers separate. During 2003 and 2004, Tommy heavenly6 released only two singles, whilst Tommy february6 went on to release her second full album, Tommy Airline. It would be in August 2005 (nearly exactly two years after her first single) that Tommy heavenly6 would finally release her third single, which was shortly followed by her own long awaited eponymous debut album.
In the period between summer 2004 and November 2006 Tommy february6 released just two singles. L・O・V・E・L・Y ～夢見るLOVELY BOY～ (L・O・V・E・L・Y ~Yume Miru LOVELY BOY~) was used as the theme to Pokemon movie 7 and Lonely In Gorgeous was used as the opening the the popular anime Paradise Kiss. The later song is often cited as the song which first introduced many western fans to Tommys music through the watching of Paradise Kiss. To the immense dissapointment of Tommy february6 fans, no new album was to follow these two release and it would be almost 4 years before a new Tommy february6 song.
In 2006/2007 concentrated soley on Tommy heavenly6, releasing five new singles and a new album, Heavy Starry Heavenly. She finished this productive phase with the Heavy Starry Tour, four live performances as Tommy heavenly6 during March 2007. She incorporated most of her heavenly songs into this live format, pleasing her army of fans with an hour and a half show, complete with her now regular backing band.
in 2007 she returned to her roots as singer for The Brillaint Green releasing three singles and a Complete Singles Collection with the band, also being heavily involved in providing songs for the Gundam 00 anime as both The Brilliant Green and Tommy heavenly6 and also the opening theme for SOUL EATER as heavenly.
Tommy briefly appeared as Tommy february6 to contribute a song for a Cyndi Lauper tribute album. Her version of "All Through The Night" is considered one of the strongest songs on this particular album.
In February 2009 Tommy released a "Best of" CD for both february and heavenly. The Tommy february6 version was named "Strawberry Cream Soda Pop Daydream" and included the first new song since 2005, given the same name as the album. The song included a promotional video, but was not released as an individual single.
Tommy then quickly followed this with a new Tommy heavenly6 album, and still continues to use the february6 character in various videos even as Tommy heavenly6, so hope for future projects as february are still very high amongst fans.
In addition to her own solo singing career, Kawase has produced and written songs for the idol group Tommy☆angels, as well as making a protege of former soloist Asuka Hinoi.
Kawase has also made an appearance as the voice of Pikki in the anime series Piroppo, briefly modelled for Italian fashion house Fiorucci and for a period of time hosted Break Down, an MTV show.
She also worked as a producer on the Takashi Fujii single, entitled OH MY JULIET.
/Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_february6
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Tommy february6 Lyrics
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Car radio kara nagareru
INTORO ga mune wo utsu
Setsunai omoide no NANBAA
MIRUKUTII FUREIBAA no KYANDIIBAA
Amattarukute namida ga...!
Ano goro anata koso ga
Aa mada yume kara same nai
Hoshi no RAITO no sono shita de
Anata to kawashita yakusoku
Nami ga saratta
"Futari no SHIISAIDO"
Wasure you to omotte mo
Umakui kanai wa Boy friend
Ima demo DAIARII kara
Kese nai wa anata no NANBAA
Mou nihonme no KYANDIIBAA
Masumasu yakeru mune ni
Komi ageru I don't wanna cry!
Mou todokanu yume na no ni
Shiokaze no naka de nando mo
Maboroshi no you ni surechigau
Anata no omokage
Namida no SHIIRU de tojita
"Futari no SHIISAIDO"
Itsumademo watashi-tachidomatte shimau
Furikire nai no wa muda na kitaishiteru kara?
Shiokaze no naka de nando mo
Maboroshi no you ni surechigau
Anata no omokage ni yureta
Mou modore nai to shitte mo
Aa mada yume kara same nai
Amai kioku ni miokurare
Koboreta namida wo nuguitara
Hoshi to kirameku
"Futari no SHIISAIDO"
The lyrics of Tommy february6's "Futari no Seaside" describe a nostalgic and bittersweet memory of a past relationship. The singer and her lover used to drive along the coast in a car while listening to the radio, and the intro of a particular song reminds her of a painful memory connected to their past, which brings her to tears. She recalls how they made a promise under the light of the stars but now feels like they can never go back to that time. However, even though the memories are painful, she cannot forget them and feels like she cannot move on.
The singer also touches upon feeling stuck and unable to let go of the past, as she finds it difficult to move on and forget the "number" that her lover had given her. She even wonders if it's pointless to keep holding on to it, despite feeling like she cannot erase it from her diary. She is aware that even though their love was like a fleeting illusion, and their faces are now blurred like a mirage, she still feels the pain of their separation.
Overall, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a past relationship that was once beautiful but is now painful, and the singer is left feeling stuck and unable to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Drivin' nagisa wo hashiru
We're driving along the beach
Car radio kara nagareru
The radio is playing
INTORO ga mune wo utsu
The intro hits me in the heart
Setsunai omoide no NANBAA
It's the number of a sad memory
MIRUKUTII FUREIBAA no KYANDIIBAA
Candy before a miracle flavor
Amattarukute namida ga...!
It's so sweet, it makes me cry
Ano goro anata koso ga
Back then, you were the one
Tatta hitotsu no yume datta
You were my only dream
Aa mada yume kara same nai
I haven't woken up from that dream yet
Hoshi no RAITO no sono shita de
Under the light of the stars
Anata to kawashita yakusoku
The promise we made
Nami ga saratta
Was washed away by the waves
Futari no SHIISAIDO
Our seaside
Wasure You To Omotte Mo
Even if I try to forget
Umakui Kanai Wa Boy Friend
I can't eat because you're my boyfriend
Ima Demo DAIARII Kara
I can't delete you from my diary
Kese Nai Wa Anata No NANBAA
I can't erase your number
Mou Nihonme No KYANDIIBAA
My second candy
Masumasu Yakeru Mune Ni
My heart burns more and more
Komi Ageru I Don't Wanna Cry!
But I don't want to cry!
Mou Todokanu Yume Na No Ni
Even though my dream won't come true anymore
Shiokaze No Naka De Nando Mo
In the sea breeze, passing by like an illusion
Maboroshi No You Ni Surechigau
I cross with you like a mirage
Anata No Omokage
I see your face
Namida No SHIIRU De Tojita
And I close it with tears
Itsumademo Watashi-Tachidomatte Shimau
I'll always stop here
Furikire Nai No Wa Muda Na Kitaishiteru Kara?
Because I'm hoping that not giving up is not in vain?
Anata No Omokage Ni Yureta
Shaken by your face
Mou Modore Nai To Shitte Mo
Even though I know I can't go back
Aa Mada Yume Kara Same Nai
I haven't woken up from that dream yet
Amai Kioku Ni Miokurare
It sends me off with sweet memories
Koboreta Namida Wo Nuguitara
As I wipe away the tears that fell
Hoshi To Kirameku
With stars shining
Futari No SHIISAIDO
Our seaside
Contributed by Amelia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Happy Camper
This is always my favorite song❤ it brings me back the bitter sweet memories when I was dreaming about being an adult.
SpoonbillVT
Sushibites theme!
Mattso
i agree