In 2001, 川瀬智子 (Tomoko Kawase) launched her solo career under the name of Tommy february6, a character named from a combination of her nickname and birthdate. Vastly different from the japanese rock/japanese pop sound of The Brilliant Green for whom she is also lead singer of, Tommy february6's persona and sound are that of a generic American 1980s pop icon. Her eponymous debut album was released on the day of her 27th birthday.
川瀬智子'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 川瀬智子 began to feel that the character could no longer maintain its purity.
After a performance as Tommy february6 in 2003, 川瀬智子 took off her glasses and donned a much more alternative look to create Tommy heavenly6, a brand new character with a modern rock sound. 川瀬智子 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 川瀬智子 claims that Tommy heavenly6 is far more pure and true to her heart than Tommy february6 is.
川瀬智子 claims that the invention of Tommy heavenly6 occurred due of her disappointment in Tommy february6's character, but far from being a replacement, 川瀬智子 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 2006/2007 Kawase has had a very busy period, releasing five new singles and a new album, Heavy Starry Heavenly as Tommy heavenly6. She finished this productive phase with the Heavy Starry Tour, four live performances as Tommy heavenly6 during March 2007. She incorporated most of her songs into this live format, pleasing her army of fans with an hour and a half show, complete with her now regular backing band.
Tommy heavenly6 created a new single for the SOUL EATER anime entitled PAPERMOON which was released December 10th, 2008 and was used as the opening for the show this fall as well as a new song entitled 'Unlimited Sky' which was used as an insert song for the GUNDAM 00 anime, this song was included on the soon to follow 'best of' release "Gothic Melting Ice Cream Gothic Nightmare" which was a collection of all her singles to date, plus some album tracks and b-sides.
Soon to follow was the controversial release of a new concept album, "I KILL MY HEART" on April 29th 2009. This saw Tommy move away from the Pop/Rock sound to a more Grunge/Alternative Rock sound. The album was to include no singles, but did include two promotional videos. This album split Tommy fans right down the middle, with some condeming it as boring and stale, while others raved about it being brilliant and a work of genius.
At the moment Tommy's future is uncertain after she ended her relationship with Sony Music Japan and DefSTAR , along with the other members of The Brilliant Green.
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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.
Tommy heavenly6's official website is http://www.tommyheavenly6.jp.
2Bfree
Tommy heavenly6 Lyrics
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Again I'm in scary air
Beautiful Deadly Nightmare
No one can control me
No one can rock me Your
Turn to sleep ok Leave me alone
もう指図はしないで
I have to say shut up you know
その手を放して自由になるの
Get out of my way ok Baby Baby
明日が見えなくても
思い出したの
不満の中埋もれてた日々を
例えばまた閉じ込められても
I'll break the door
Again and again 何度傷ついても
いつでも誰かが何か言うけど
どうでもいい
自分がすべての鍵を握るの
I'm on the way to be free Yeah
答えはそこにあるわ
泣きたいときもあるけど
I'm not the girl crying always
In my room anymore
自信のない自分に勝てない
それでも
Breakout I'll Kick the door
Nanananana again and again
どうしてもう閉じ込めないで
I'll break the door
どこかで誰かが何を言っても
関係ない自分がすべての鍵を握るの
Yeah I'm gonna be free
すぐ黙らないと
あなたのことを傷つけるわ
その手を放して自由になるの
Get out of my way ok Yeah
明日が見えなくても
The lyrics of Tommy heavenly⁶'s song 2Bfree depict the singer's rebellious spirit against anyone or anything that tries to control her. She finds herself falling down into a scary and deadly nightmare yet again, but she is determined to break free from it. No one can control or rock her, and she demands to be left alone. She refuses to take any orders or listen to anyone's opinions anymore, and if they try to stop her, she warns that they will only hurt themselves. She wants to be free from all the dissatisfaction and the days she felt buried in it. Even if she gets trapped again, she will break the door, again and again, no matter how many times she gets hurt. She doesn't care about what anyone says because she holds all the keys to herself. She is on her way to be free, and she knows that the answer is there. Although she admits that she might have moments of weakness and feel like crying, she is not the same girl that cries in her room anymore. She has to beat her own lack of self-confidence, but she will keep on breaking out and kicking the door until she wins.
The song can be interpreted as a message to people who feel trapped and suffocated by societal or personal expectations. It resonates with those who want to break free from stereotypes, norms, or beliefs that restrain their individuality and creativity. The singer encourages her audience to find their voice, trust their own judgment, and follow their dreams. She asserts that no one has the right to tell them who they should be or what they should do. The song's upbeat and fun melody contrasts with the serious and empowering lyrics, creating an infectious and uplifting anthem for anyone who wants to be free.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm falling down into here
I find myself spiraling downwards once again, into a place of confusion and uncertainty
Again I'm in scary air
Once again, I'm struggling to find a solid footing as I navigate the difficult and unpredictable terrain of my life
Beautiful Deadly Nightmare
My present situation may look beautiful on the surface, but underneath there's a danger lurking that threatens to consume me
No one can control me
Despite how lost and out of control I may feel, there's no one who has the power to direct my actions or my life
No one can rock me Your
I don't need anyone else to support or anchor me - I'm capable of standing firm and weathering any storm alone
Turn to sleep ok Leave me alone
I need some space and time to myself right now - please let me be
もう指図はしないで
Stop trying to control me
I have to say shut up you know
I need to speak my truth to those who would try to silence or ignore me
If you don't あなたを傷つけるわ
If you continue to ignore or dismiss me, I'll be hurt and upset
その手を放して自由になるの
I need to be able to break free and find my own way
Get out of my way ok Baby Baby
Please move aside and let me take control of my own destiny
明日が見えなくても
Even if I can't see what lies ahead
思い出したの
I'm remembering now
不満の中埋もれてた日々を
The days when I was buried under feelings of dissatisfaction and discontent
例えばまた閉じ込められても
Even if I find myself trapped once again
I'll break the door
I'll find a way to break free and forge my own path
Again and again 何度傷ついても
Even if I get hurt again and again
いつでも誰かが何か言うけど
No matter what anyone says
どうでもいい
It doesn't matter
自分がすべての鍵を握るの
I hold the key to my own destiny
I'm on the way to be free Yeah
I'm making progress on my journey towards freedom and independence
答えはそこにあるわ
The answers I seek are out there somewhere
泣きたいときもあるけど
Even though I may feel like crying sometimes
I'm not the girl crying always
I refuse to be the person who's always in tears
In my room anymore
Hiding away from the world and my problems isn't an option for me anymore
自信のない自分に勝てない
I can't let my lack of self-confidence hold me back
それでも
Even so
Breakout I'll Kick the door
I'll break free from my limitations and push through to the other side
Nanananana again and again
Over and over again
どうしてもう閉じ込めないで
I can't let myself be trapped or held back any longer
I'll break the door
I'll take decisive action to free myself from whatever's holding me back
どこかで誰かが何を言っても
No matter what anyone else says or does
関係ない自分がすべての鍵を握るの
Ultimately, I'm the only one who holds the key to my own destiny
Yeah I'm gonna be free
I'm determined to break through my limitations and achieve freedom and independence
すぐ黙らないと
If you don't quiet down soon
あなたのことを傷つけるわ
I'm going to be hurt by your words or actions
その手を放して自由になるの
I need to let go of the people or things that are holding me back so I can find my own way
Get out of my way ok Yeah
Please step aside and let me find my own path to freedom and growth
明日が見えなくても
Even if the future looks murky or uncertain
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Henson, Tommy Heavenly6
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