Towa Tei (テイ・トウワ) is a Japanese-born DJ, who first earned notice for his pr… Read Full Bio ↴Towa Tei (テイ・トウワ) is a Japanese-born DJ, who first earned notice for his production work on the Jungle Brothers' 1989 LP Done by the Forces of Nature.

In 2005, Towa Tei released a new album dubbed Flash and a new single with Kylie Minogue, "Sometime Samurai", which reached number six in Japan.

His best-known work in the West was as part of the post-80's NY house music trio, Deee-Lite.

After the break-up of Deee-Lite in the late 90's, Towa Tei returned to Tokyo to join the burgeoning "Shibuya-kei Scene" with the likes of Pizzicato 5 and Fantastic Plastic Machine.

His 5th. original album is out in Japan and on iTunes internationally. The single "Mind Wall" that featured Miho Hatori has received the Best Dance Music Video Award at MTV Music Video in Japan 2009.

As a DJ, he has been actively playing all over the world.

Let Me Know
Towa Tei Lyrics

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Let Me Know What you dream on my baby
Let you know You are my sunshine baby

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I feel anytime I see you
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I do never go without you

tu-lu tulu tu tu…

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Tell me yes… May I be right there

Any way you want my heart

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Towa Tei's Let Me Know convey a feeling of strong affection between two individuals. The singer is besotted with their partner, longing to know their dreams and asserting their importance by stating that they are "my sunshine baby". The repeated question "don't you know" implies an expectation of reciprocity, with the singer feeling that the intensity of their emotion is somewhat self-evident. The nonsensical refrain of "tu-lu tulu tu tu…" could be interpreted as a representation of the singer's scattered thoughts and emotions, reflecting their desire to be with their partner and the overwhelming nature of their love.

The song continues with the singer's eagerness to fulfil their partner's desires, indicating a high level of devotion and willingness to please. They ask for clarification about their partner's wants, willing to be there for them in any way they need. The final lines continue this sentiment of dedication, with the singer professing their adoration and desire to always be with their partner.

Overall, the lyrics to Let Me Know depict a deep and all-consuming love, with the singer wanting to know everything about their partner and be there for them no matter what.

Line by Line Meaning

Let Me Know What you dream on my baby
Please share your dreams with me, my dear

Let you know You are my sunshine baby
I want to tell you that you brighten up my life

??????? Don't you know
I wonder if you're aware that

I feel anytime I see you
Every time I see you, I experience strong emotions

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Do you not realize that

I do never go without you
I cannot imagine being apart from you

tu-lu tulu tu tu…
instrumental

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May I have your permission to ask

Tell me yes… May I be right there
If you say yes, I'll come running

Any way you want my heart
I am willing to give you my heart in any way you desire

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I am so grateful for