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
Can't take my eyes off of you
Tommy february6 Lyrics
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Can't take my eyes off of you
You'd be like heaven to touch
Oh, I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God I'm alive
You're just too good to be true
I can't take my eyes off of you
There's nothin' else to compare
The thought of you
leaves me weak
There are no words left to speak
But if you feel like I feel
Wo, that let me know
that it's real
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off of you
I love you baby.
And if It's quite all right
I need you baby
To warm the lonely night
I love you baby
Trust in me when I say
Oh, pretty baby
Don't bring me down, I pray
Oh, pretty baby
Now that I found you, stay
And let me love you, baby
Let me love you
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off of you
You'd be like heaven to touch
Oh, I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God I'm alive
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off of you
I love you baby
And if it's quite all night
I need you baby
To warm a lonely night
I love you baby
Trust in me when I say
oh, pretty baby
Don't bring me down, I pray
oh, pretty baby
Now that I found you, stay
Oh, pretty baby
Trust in me when I say
I love you baby
And if it's quite all night
I need you baby
To warm a lonely night
I love you baby
Trust in me when I say...
Tommy february6's song "Can't take my eyes off of you" is a love ballad that speaks of adoration and undeniable attraction towards someone. The first verse is all about the feeling of being in awe of someone and not being able to take one's eyes off them, as they're just too good to be true. This is followed by the acknowledgment of how one would be in paradise to hold the person they're longing for. Finally, the arrival of this special someone is celebrated, and the singer is aware of the blessing of this love in their life.
The second verse is all about how much the singer feels for the object of their affection. They are left speechless in the thought of their lover, and if they feel the same way, it would confirm the reality of the attraction. Finally, the chorus is repeated, further emphasizing that the love is just too good to be true.
The song goes to say that the singer loves their baby and needs them by their side, and they assure their loved one that they can be trusted. The song ends with the repetitive promise that they love them, need them, and can be trusted.
Overall, the lyrics convey the theme of intense love, with the singer consumed by their adoration for their partner, with no end to their love in sight.
Line by Line Meaning
You're just too good to be true
The person being referred to is so amazing that it's hard to believe they are real.
Can't take my eyes off of you
The singer can't stop looking at the person because they are so captivating.
You'd be like heaven to touch
The singer imagines that touching the person would be an incredible experience.
Oh, I wanna hold you so much
The singer desires to physically embrace the person.
At long last love has arrived
The singer has finally found love after waiting for a long time.
And I thank God I'm alive
The singer is grateful to be alive and experiencing this love.
Pardon the way that I stare
The singer apologizes for staring at the person so much.
There's nothin' else to compare
The person being referred to is unique and cannot be compared to anyone else.
The thought of you leaves me weak
Just thinking about the person brings intense emotions and feelings to the singer.
There are no words left to speak
The singer is at a loss for words because of how much they are moved by the person.
But if you feel like I feel
If the person feels the same way the singer does, it would confirm to the singer that their feelings are real.
Wo, that let me know that it's real
If the person reciprocates the singer's feelings, it would give the singer certainty that this love is real.
I love you baby.
The singer declares their love for the person being referred to.
And if It's quite all right
The singer seeks permission to express their love, indicating consent is important to them.
I need you baby
The singer expresses their need for the person being referred to.
To warm the lonely night
The singer desires for the person to keep them company during a time of loneliness.
Trust in me when I say
The singer wants the person to have faith in them and their love.
Oh, pretty baby
The singer addresses the person in a loving and affectionate way.
Don't bring me down, I pray
The singer begs the person not to hurt them emotionally.
Now that I found you, stay
The singer urges the person to stay with them and not go away.
And let me love you, baby
The singer requests that the person allows them to love and care for them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Broma 16
Written by: Bob Crewe, Robert Gaudio
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