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.
CALL ME PRINCESS
Tommy heavenly6 Lyrics
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流れる星を砕くMagic spells
空高く積み上げた
お菓子の箱じゃ辿り着けない
背中に描いた 堕天使の羽根は
痛みを知るほど 高く飛べる
堕ちた虚無感に意味などいらない
哀しみが空を飾る
can make you mad 'bout me
傷つくほど 夢を見せて
例えそれが まやかしでも
この願いにひざまずいて
Baby please
CALL ME PRINCESS
叶うかどうかなんて
そんなことは 知りたくないの
臆病者!と叫び
ニヤける月を雲で隠した
無数に広がる 真っ白な羽根が
視界を遮る 道を開けて
溢れる涙の意味など知らない
そばに来て 頬に触れて
I've got the magic spells
can make you mad 'bout me
永遠でも構わないわ
私だけを愛せるなら
この誓いにひざまずいて
Baby please
CALL ME PRINCESS
Hello my prince
目を開けて わたしに微笑んで
CALL ME PRINCESS
手をとって 誓って 永遠を
yeah I have got the magic spells
I can make you mad 'bout me
yeah I have got the magic spells
I can make you mad 'bout me ...
I've got the magic spells
can make you mad 'bout me
私だけに 夢を見せて
例えそれが まやかしでも
この願いにひざまずいて
I've got the magic spells
can make you mad 'bout me
永遠でも構わないわ
私だけを愛せるなら
この誓いにひざまずいて
Baby please
CALL ME PRINCESS
The lyrics of "CALL ME PRINCESS" by Tommy heavenly6 convey a sense of empowerment and the desire to be loved and adored. The opening lines describe a dazzling rain of light and magic spells that shatter the flowing stars. The singer metaphorically compares their ambitions to a tower of sweets that cannot be reached by conventional means. They have drawn fallen angel wings on their back, symbolizing their resilience and ability to fly high despite the pain they have experienced. The reference to the void and lack of meaning suggests that they do not need justification for their actions or emotions. Their sadness becomes a decoration in the sky, highlighting their emotional depth and complexity.
The lyrics continue with the assertion that the singer possesses magic spells that can make others madly infatuated with them. They are willing to show dreams to others, even if those dreams may be illusions. They plead for anyone who wants to kneel before their wish and call them princess. This highlights their longing to be seen as special and unique, someone deserving of love and devotion.
The second paragraph expresses a disregard for whether their dreams will come true or not. They do not want to know the outcome as it may instill feelings of doubt and fear. Instead, they blur the moon, a symbol of romanticism, with clouds and confidently call out the coward who hides. The pure white feathers that spread endlessly obstruct their vision, but they believe that opening the path will come naturally. They mention not knowing the meaning behind their overflowing tears, but they desire someone to come close and touch their cheek, indicating a longing for comfort and emotional connection.
In the bridge, the lyrics shift slightly, addressing a prince directly. They ask the prince to open their eyes and smile at them, emphasizing the desire for affection and love. The repeated phrase "CALL ME PRINCESS" takes on a literal meaning, expressing the need to be acknowledged and treated like royalty. The singer wants the prince to hold their hand and make an eternal promise, symbolizing a desire for a lasting and unconditional love.
The final lines reiterate the singer's possession of magic spells that can make others infatuated with them. They are willing to show dreams to others, even if those dreams may be illusions. They plead for anyone who wants to kneel before their wish and call them princess, emphasizing their longing for love and devotion. The lyrics conclude with a plea for someone to kneel before their promise and call them princess, once again highlighting their deep desire for someone to treat them like royalty and shower them with love and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
目映い閃光(ひかり)の雨
Dazzling rain of bright flashes
流れる星を砕くMagic spells
Magic spells that shatter flowing stars
空高く積み上げた
Stacked high in the sky
お菓子の箱じゃ辿り着けない
Unable to reach with a box of sweets
背中に描いた 堕天使の羽根は
The fallen angel wings drawn on my back
痛みを知るほど 高く飛べる
Able to fly high as I know pain
堕ちた虚無感に意味などいらない
No need for meaning in the fallen sense of emptiness
哀しみが空を飾る
Sorrow adorns the sky
I've got the magic spells
I possess the magic spells
can make you mad 'bout me
Capable of driving you crazy about me
傷つくほど 夢を見せて
Showing dreams that hurt
例えそれが まやかしでも
Even if it's an illusion
この願いにひざまずいて
Kneeling down to this wish
Baby please
Baby, please
CALL ME PRINCESS
Call me princess
叶うかどうかなんて
Whether it will come true or not
そんなことは 知りたくないの
I don't want to know such things
臆病者!と叫び
Shouting out cowardly
ニヤける月を雲で隠した
Hiding the smirking moon behind the clouds
無数に広がる 真っ白な羽根が
Countless pure white feathers spread out
視界を遮る 道を開けて
Clearing the path obscuring my vision
溢れる涙の意味など知らない
I don't know the meaning of overflowing tears
そばに来て 頬に触れて
Come close and touch my cheek
永遠でも構わないわ
I don't mind even if it's eternity
私だけを愛せるなら
If you can love only me
この誓いにひざまずいて
Kneeling down to this vow
Hello my prince
Hello my prince
目を開けて わたしに微笑んで
Open your eyes and smile at me
CALL ME PRINCESS
Call me princess
手をとって 誓って 永遠を
Take my hand, swear for eternity
yeah I have got the magic spells
Yeah, I have the magic spells
I can make you mad 'bout me
I can make you crazy about me
私だけに 夢を見せて
Showing dreams to me alone
例えそれが まやかしでも
Even if it's an illusion
この願いにひざまずいて
Kneeling down to this wish
Baby please
Baby, please
CALL ME PRINCESS
Call me princess
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: heavenly6 Tommy
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