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.
Technova
Towa Tei Lyrics
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FUNKY LIFE I'VE BEEN TUNED
FUNKY LIFE I'VE BEEN TUNED
ALL THE GLITTERS!
FUNKY LIFE I'VE BEEN TUNED
FUNKY LIFE I'VE BEEN TUNED
FUNKY LIFE I'VE BEEN TUNED
ALL THE GLITTERS!
TECHNO! VA!
TE! TECHNOVE! TECHNOVA!
TECHNO! VA!
La em Copacabana Que tem
Tudo de bom, tudo que e de bem
Suco de Acerola Com maca
E vem do pe meu bem
La em Copacabana Que tem
Tudo de bom, tudo que e de bem
Suco de Acerola Com maca
E vem do pe meu bem
FUNKY LIFE I'VE BEEN TUNED
FUNKY LIFE I'VE BEEN TUNED
FUNKY LIFE I'VE BEEN TUNED
ALL THE GLITTERS!
FUNKY LIFE I'VE BEEN TUNED
FUNKY LIFE I'VE BEEN TUNED
FUNKY LIFE I'VE BEEN TUNED
ALL THE GLITTERS!
TE! TECHNOVE! TECHNOVA!
TECHNO! VA!
La em Copacabana Que tem
Tudo de bom, tudo que e de bem
Suco de Acerola Com maca
E vem do pe meu bem
La em Copacabana Que tem
Tudo de bom, tudo que e de bem
Suco de Acerola Com maca
E vem do pe meu bem
La em Copacabana Que tem
Tudo de bom, tudo que e de bem
Suco de Acerola Com maca
E vem do pe meu bem
La em Copacabana Que tem
Tudo de bom, tudo que e de bem
Suco de Acerola Com maca
E vem do pe meu bem
The lyrics of Towa Tei's song "Technova" are repetitive in nature, consisting mostly of the phrase "Funky life I've been tuned" and "Te! Technova! Technova! Techno! Va!" interspersed with verses in Portuguese. The meaning behind the chorus and the phrase "Funky life I've been tuned" is open to interpretation, but it could be interpreted as a statement of living one's life in a funky or unique way, having been "tuned" to a specific style or rhythm.
The verses in Portuguese mention Copacabana and fruit drinks, which may be a reference to the vibrant culture and lifestyle of Brazil. The lyrics in these verses seem to evoke a carefree, joyful atmosphere, with phrases like "tudo de bom" (all that is good) and "vem do pe" (comes from the feet, or feels natural).
Overall, the lyrics of "Technova" may be seen as a celebration of a unique, vibrant life with catchy rhythms and an exotic touch.
Line by Line Meaning
FUNKY LIFE I'VE BEEN TUNED
My life has been transformed into a funky and groovy experience
ALL THE GLITTERS!
Everything that shines and sparkles catches my attention
TE! TECHNOVE! TECHNOVA! TECHNO! VA!
The power of technology is overwhelming and exciting
La em Copacabana Que tem Tudo de bom, tudo que e de bem Suco de Acerola Com maca E vem do pe meu bem
In Copacabana, there's everything that's good and well, like delicious acerola and apple juice, straight from the tree
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TOWA TEI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-wu3zm1ld2n
Do you know the band "metafive" to which Towa Tei currently belongs? If you don't know, I recommend listening to the next song.
METAFIVE - Don’t Move
METAFIVE - Luv U Tokio
” TOWA TEI ” BRAND NU EMO
METAFIVE - The Paramedics
METAFIVE - 環境と心理
Unfortunately, metafive is now forced to quit his job in Japan. Due to a scandal, Warner Bros. Japan LLC has stopped selling their music. Their new work was August 11, 2021, but will not be sold forever. As with Denki Groove, content restrictions have been too nervous lately in Japan. It is unusual to discontinue sales without considering the content of the expression at all. If you like this music, please join the signing site below. We look forward.
METAFIVEの2nd ALBUM「METAATEM」発売再開を求めます
@user-wu3zm1ld2n
Do you know the band "metafive" to which Towa Tei currently belongs? If you don't know, I recommend listening to the next song.
METAFIVE - Don’t Move
METAFIVE - Luv U Tokio
” TOWA TEI ” BRAND NU EMO
METAFIVE - The Paramedics
METAFIVE - 環境と心理
Unfortunately, metafive is now forced to quit his job in Japan. Due to a scandal, Warner Bros. Japan LLC has stopped selling their music. Their new work was August 11, 2021, but will not be sold forever. As with Denki Groove, content restrictions have been too nervous lately in Japan. It is unusual to discontinue sales without considering the content of the expression at all. If you like this music, please join the signing site below. We look forward.
METAFIVEの2nd ALBUM「METAATEM」発売再開を求めます
@LOVVIC
These are not the real lyrics, because they came from A Tribe Called Quest's 'Find A Way '.
The added lyrics are in English ; however, the original song is in Portuguese.
Original lyrics :
Lá em Copacabana que tem
Tudo de bom, tudo que é de bem
Suco de acerola com maçã
Que gem do pé, meu bem
@boxxylegoplaymobil8906
just found this today from a dilla sample, cant believe no one ever talks about this guy. literally one of the greatest songs ive ever heard.
@Cless
Agree
@fendybendy6466
agreed, this is definitely going into every music playlist i have
@chefxhyrule242
Same
@LOLWUTNICK
@@chefxhyrule242 Is this really what Dilla sampled or is that hook from a Brazilian record?
@benmoreau3736
@@LOLWUTNICK if you go on discogs, Bebel Gilberto is listed as the vocalist for this track, so it appears to be OC.
@sonikku956
A blend of jazz, trip hop, bossa nova, hip hop, and Shibuya-kei, pure bliss
@michaelgraham9774
This guy is a genius. The song just feels timeless in a way that it will never sound dated.
@darylp2280
Do you like Milky Way as well? Or Tout Va bien?
@frasersweeney7229
Dude created his own mii character before the wii was even envisioned, genius