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.
monochrome rainbow
Tommy heavenly6 Lyrics
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煩くて耳を塞いだ
何の為に傷つけ合っているの?
Can you hear my heartbeat
Baby I trust you my friend
絶望に伏した心の隅
折り重なる矛盾の影に
胸を痛めながら
通り雨の後に 見つけた虹を思って
目を閉じる Fly with me
どんな永い夢も
色褪せない 君となら
描き出せる 消えない虹も
出逢えたあの日に
見た 月明かりでさえも
映し出す 何度でも 何度でも
繊細に響く 音のない世界
泣き顔のピエロが笑う
堕ちた星に何を願えばいいの?
くだらない 全部 気に入らない
頭の中 息を潜め
逃げる僕を押さえ込んだ
間違えない生き方など
誰が教えてくれた?
その夢は見果てぬ
栄光のように見えた
薄れてゆく確信に怯えながら
掴めるものを求めて
安らぎさえ断ってきたのは
諦めじゃなくて
夢を越えるため
約束の場所へ
君を連れてゆく
I'll take you to my world
I'll show you my sweet
eternal dreams
通り雨の後に見つけた虹を思って
夢を見る Fly with me
どんな暗い空も
輝かせる 君となら
モノクロームな虹を越えて
消えない景色を 世界を 君の瞳に
映し出す 何度でも 何度でも
"Monochrome Rainbow" by Tommy heavenly⁶ is a song that speaks to the struggles and challenges of life, and encourages the listener to believe in themselves and their dreams. The lyrics repeatedly reference the dull and meaningless world, a world where people hurt each other without reason or purpose. However, the song suggests that there is hope in this world, with references to the singer's trust in their friend and their ability to dream of a better tomorrow. The chorus of the song references a rainbow that the singer saw after a passing rainstorm and how, with their friend, they can overcome any dark or monochrome world. The lyrics also touch on the struggle of discovering one's purpose in life and the fear of fading dreams. The song ultimately encourages the listener to not give up and to keep pushing towards their dreams.
The emotional depth and honesty of "Monochrome Rainbow" has resonated strongly with fans of Tommy heavenly⁶. The song has become an anthem for people who are struggling with the challenges of life, and its message of hope and perseverance has helped inspire many people through difficult times. Tommy heavenly⁶ has become known for her unique and personal style, and "Monochrome Rainbow" has become one of her most popular and beloved songs.
Line by Line Meaning
繰り返す 鈍く デタラメな世界
The world is dull and senseless, and we keep repeating the same mistakes.
煩くて耳を塞いだ
It's so noisy and overwhelming that I want to block out the world.
何の為に傷つけ合っているの?
Why do we keep hurting each other?
Can you hear my heartbeat
Can you understand me on a deeper level?
Baby I trust you my friend
I trust you completely, my friend.
絶望に伏した心の隅
Even in the depths of despair, there's a glimmer of hope in my heart.
折り重なる矛盾の影に
The shadows of contradictions and confusion weigh heavily on my mind.
胸を痛めながら
Even though it hurts me deeply.
明日を夢見れるの?
Can we still dream of a better tomorrow?
通り雨の後に 見つけた虹を思って
Remembering the rainbow we saw after the passing shower.
目を閉じる Fly with me
Close your eyes and fly with me.
どんな永い夢も
No matter how long or impossible the dream.
色褪せない 君となら 描き出せる 消えない虹も
With you, my dreams won't fade away, and the rainbow we draw will never disappear.
出逢えたあの日に 見た 月明かりでさえも
The moonlight we saw on the day we met.
映し出す 何度でも 何度でも
I will keep remembering that, again and again.
繊細に響く 音のない世界
A world where even the sound of silence can make a difference.
泣き顔のピエロが笑う
The clown with a sad face smiles and hides his pain.
堕ちた星に何を願えばいいの?
What can we wish for in a fallen world?
くだらない 全部 気に入らない
Everything seems pointless and nothing satisfies me.
頭の中 息を潜め
I keep my thoughts to myself and suffocate them.
逃げる僕を押さえ込んだ
You keep me from running away.
間違えない生き方など 誰が教えてくれた?
Who told me there was a right way to live?
その夢は見果てぬ 栄光のように見えた
That dream seemed as glorious as it was unattainable.
薄れてゆく確信に怯えながら
Even though I'm afraid of losing my certainty.
掴めるものを求めて
I'm looking for something that I can hold on to.
安らぎさえ断ってきたのは 諦めじゃなくて
I rejected comfort not out of resignation, but because I'm aiming for something higher.
夢を越えるため 約束の場所へ 君を連れてゆく
I will take you with me to the place beyond my dreams, where we made a promise.
I'll take you to my world
I'll take you where my heart is.
I'll show you my sweet eternal dreams
I'll share with you my most precious and everlasting dreams.
通り雨の後に見つけた虹を思って
Remembering the rainbow we saw after the passing shower.
夢を見る Fly with me
Let's dream together and fly.
どんな暗い空も 輝かせる 君となら
With you, I can brighten up even the darkest skies.
モノクロームな虹を越えて
We'll cross the monochrome rainbow.
消えない景色を 世界を 君の瞳に 映し出す 何度でも 何度でも
We will keep reflecting the unforgettable scenery and the world in your eyes, again and again.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: heavenly6 Tommy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ゆうじ
作詞：Tommy heavenly6
作曲：Mark and John
繰り返す 鈍く デタラメな世界
煩くて耳を塞いだ
何の為に傷つけ合っているの?
Can you hear my heartbeat
Baby I trust you my friend
絶望に伏した心の隅
折り重なる矛盾の影に
胸を痛めながら
明日を夢見れるの?
通り雨の後に 見つけた虹を思って
目を閉じるFly with me どんな永い夢も
色褪せない 君となら
描き出せる 消えない虹も
出逢えたあの日に 見た月明かりでさえも
映し出す 何度でも 何度でも
繊細に響く音のない世界
泣き顔のピエロが笑う
堕ちた星に何を願えばいいの?
くだらない 全部 気に入らない
頭の中 息を潜め
逃げる僕を押さえ込んだ
間違えない生き方など
誰が教えてくれた?
その夢は見果てぬ栄光のように見えた
薄れてゆく確信に怯えながら
掴めるものを求めて
安らぎさえ断ってきたのは
諦めじゃなくて
夢を越えるため
約束の場所へ
君を連れてゆく
I'll take you to my world
I'll show you my sweet eternal dreams
通り雨の後に見つけた虹を思って
夢を見るFly with me
どんな暗い空も 輝かせる 君となら
モノクロームな虹を越えて
消えない景色を 世界を君の瞳に
映し出す 何度でも 何度でも(≖_≖)✌️🍎
良し閉じ込めてやったぞ😝
ang ୨୧
this song not being on spotify is the start of my villain origin story
Erosennin789
I was pretty mad when I learned that none of the brilliant green's and tommy heavenly6's songs are on spotify. Not one song 😡
David Saze
@Erosennin789 They are though?
Erosennin789
@David Saze wow. I searched high and low and didn't see them there before. Must be going crazy
momo
it is now
Amelia PM
yes, it is
Myriad
Yes she uses 3 pseudonyms for her work. The Brilliant Green is her main band name and is what she has done most of her work under and does music in the alternative rock genre. Tommy february6 is what she uses for her music in the synthpop category and Tommy heavenly6 does more punk music. She made these pseudonyms to show the different sides of herself and her varying creative styles.
TK X
Must listen (Brilliant Green): Rock and Roll, Call My Name, Tsumetai Hana and There will be love there. My fav 2 albums are "Terra 2001" and "The Brilliant Green".
renuka
shes an icon, shes a legend, and she IS the moment
ziezie (taylor's version)
SHE IS