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
SwEEt dREAM
Tommy february6 Lyrics
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I am with love shadow
On the hill
Now leave me alone
Goodbye my pumpkin
Goodbye my chocolate
Raspberry pie
You don't know my heart feels
届かないようで届きそうな月
今夜も悪夢のように瞳がまわる
立ち上がれぬほどあなたがすき
You make me childish
You make me selfish
Like a kitten
In creamy rainbow
Strawberry shower
An invitation to happy flavor
Gimme a sweet dream right away
ふたりを隔てるチョコレートの壁
ゆっくり崩してフォークとナイフで
ねえ鍵をかけて秘密の箱
Ah ah papapapa papapapa
届かないようで届きそうな月
今夜も悪夢のように瞳がまわる
ふたりを隔てるチョコレートの壁
苺の香りにそっと瞳を閉じて
ひざまずき祈るあなたがすき
The song "SwEEt dREAM" by Tommy february6 begins with the lyrics "In golden sunlight, I am with love shadow. On the hill, now leave me alone. Goodbye my pumpkin, goodbye my chocolate, raspberry pie. You don't know my heart feels so tight". These lyrics depict the feeling of being stuck in a difficult situation and feeling alone and misunderstood, despite being surrounded by things that are supposed to bring happiness. The reference to "love shadow" implies that the singer is in a place where love should be, but it is not fulfilling or comforting. The use of food imagery, such as pumpkin, chocolate, and raspberry pie, shows the singer trying to grasp onto something familiar and comforting, but still feeling empty.
The second verse continues with the lyrics, "You make me childish, you make me selfish, like a kitten. In creamy rainbow, strawberry shower, an invitation to happy flavor. Gimme a sweet dream right away". The singer is addressing someone who makes them feel foolish and immature, but they don't want to give up on the idea of something happy and fulfilling. The food imagery continues, with "creamy rainbow" and "strawberry shower" being used to describe something that is supposed to be enjoyable and delightful. The final line, "Gimme a sweet dream right away", implies that the singer is asking for a solution to their problems, something that can take them away from their current situation and bring them happiness.
The chorus returns with the lines "届かないようで届きそうな月 今夜も悪夢のように瞳がまわる. 立ち上がれぬほどあなたがすき", which roughly translate to "The moon seems within reach, yet it spins like a nightmare tonight. I love you so much I can't stand up". This chorus shows the contradiction of wanting to reach something that seems achievable but being stuck and unable to move forward, because of the intense feelings of love and attachment.
Line by Line Meaning
In golden sunlight
Tommy feels happy and content in the warmth of the sun
I am with love shadow
Even though she's alone, she is still surrounded by the shadow of love
On the hill
Tommy is on a hill or high place, perhaps feeling on top of the world
Now leave me alone
Tommy has had her fill of company and needs some time by herself
Goodbye my pumpkin
She's saying goodbye to someone she cares about, like a lover or close friend
Goodbye my chocolate
Tommy might be referring to a pet name or term of endearment for someone special in her life
Raspberry pie
A symbol of something sweet and delicious, but also complex in flavor
You don't know my heart feels
Tommy feels that the person she is saying goodbye to doesn't understand the depth of her emotions
So tight
Her feelings are so intense that they're almost physically constrictive
届かないようで届きそうな月
The moon appears just out of reach, but still feels like it could be within grasp
今夜も悪夢のように瞳がまわる
At night, Tommy's thoughts begin to spin like a bad dream
立ち上がれぬほどあなたがすき
She loves someone so much that she feels powerless to move on without them
You make me childish
She feels young and carefree when she's with this person, like a child again
You make me selfish
Her love for this person makes her want to keep them all to herself, maybe at the expense of others
Like a kitten
Tommy feels cute and playful around the person she loves
In creamy rainbow
A colorful and magical way to describe the feeling of being in love
Strawberry shower
An abundance of good feelings raining down on her, like refreshing raindrops
An invitation to happy flavor
Tommy feels that being with this person is the key to a happy and fulfilling life
Gimme a sweet dream right away
Tommy wants to dream of a blissful future with the person she loves, and hopes it can happen soon
ふたりを隔てるチョコレートの壁
A wall made of chocolate, representing the obstacles keeping Tommy from the person she loves
ゆっくり崩してフォークとナイフで
She wants to slowly and deliberately break down the wall using a fork and knife, representing a slow and steady approach to overcoming obstacles
ねえ鍵をかけて秘密の箱
Tommy wants to keep her secrets safe and secure, maybe from others who might judge or misunderstand her
Ah ah papapapa papapapa
A meaningless, upbeat interjection to add emphasis to the lyrics
苺の香りにそっと瞳を閉じて
As she imagines the scent of strawberries, Tommy closes her eyes and loses herself in peaceful daydreams
ひざまずき祈るあなたがすき
Tommy loves someone so much that she's willing to get down on her knees and pray for them
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tommy february6, Malibu Convertible
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