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Tomoshibi

Toki2G

暗闇に灯る 小さな光

迷いの世界で 探す出口

希望という名の 消えない炎を

この時代を生きる すべての魂へ

瞳に映る不安 笑顔の裏の本音

SNSじゃ輝く日常、リアルじゃ息が詰まる現状

「一億総中流」幻想は崩れ去り 見える景色は冷たい現実

降りしきる雨の中 傘もなく、立ち尽くす 同じ迷いを抱えた心

Yeah, 昔はガマンが美徳だったさ

明るい未来信じて 今を犠牲にした

いつかのために今を削って

見えないゴールに向かって走り続けた

希望は遠くにあるんじゃない

今ここにある つながりの中に

希望は遠くにあるんじゃない

今ここにある ぬくもりの中に

DJ scratch希望、今、今、今

But now 沈みゆく太陽の中

今この瞬間を大切にする生き方最高

不確かな未来より 確かな今日を選ぶ

空っぽのビルに映る 夕暮れの影のように伸びる疑問符

「若者はダメだ」と説教する声も

同じ孤独と不安を心に映す鏡

ビル群の谷間で 誰もが問い続ける

この混沌の海で どう泳いでいくのか

希望は遠くにあるんじゃない

今ここにある つながりの中に

希望は遠くにあるんじゃない

今ここにある ぬくもりの中に

DJ つながり、ぬくもり

Listen 希望は誰かから与えられる贈り物ものじゃない

語り合い 支え合う その瞬間トキに生まれる証

一人で抱えた重荷も 分かち合えば軽くなる夜明け

手と手を繋ぐとき 見える新しい景色

Hey 雨上がりの路地裏で

水溜まりに映る 空の青さ

互いの存在で照らし出す この街

暗い明日より 今日の光に意味がある

心と心が響き合う シンフォニー

不確かな明日も 共に歩けば怖くない

街角の小さな灯りが集まれば

どんな闇も少しずつ 明るく染まる

希望は遠くにあるんじゃない

今ここにある つながりの中に

希望は遠くにあるんじゃない

今ここにある ぬくもりの中に

DJ つながり、ぬくもり

  • Lyricist

    Toki2G

  • Composer

    Toki2G

  • Producer

    Toki2G

  • Vocals

    Toki2G

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    Tomoshibi

    Toki2G

"TOMOSHIBI" is a powerful track with a message of hope and human connection for those living in our modern society.

[About the Song]
Beginning with "a small light glowing in darkness," this song portrays the contrast between social media's glossy facade and everyday reality. It depicts the cold reality after the collapse of Japan's "everyone is middle class" illusion, while telling a story about finding warm bonds within this reality.

The lyrics "Patience used to be considered a virtue" symbolize a shift from sacrificing the present for the future to embracing the certainty of today. The hook "Hope isn't found in some distant place, it's right here in our connections" captures the song's essence.

[Musical Style]
The track blends rap and melody perfectly, with scratch elements featuring phrases like "hope, connection, warmth" creating particularly striking moments. Its dynamic structure-intro, three verses, hooks, and bridge-creates an immersive storytelling experience through memorable hook lines and powerful rap delivery.

[Themes and Social Context]
"TOMOSHIBI" transcends being merely a musical piece by directly confronting challenges facing modern Japanese society. It addresses social media loneliness, generational gaps, and anxiety about an uncertain future. While sharing these universal emotions, it ultimately presents a hopeful perspective: "When we join hands, a new landscape becomes visible."

The song emphasizes that "Hope isn't a gift given by someone else" but emerges through mutual support and conversation. The perspective of finding meaning in everyday scenes like "the blue sky reflected in puddles after rain in a back alley" offers listeners fresh insights.

[Message to Listeners]
This track speaks to everyone living in these uncertain times, especially delivering the message "you are not alone" to younger generations and those feeling disoriented by social changes. It helps foster a positive attitude-finding new possibilities in human connections while carrying the loneliness and anxiety felt in daily life.

With multi-layered lyrics that resonate differently with each listener and a memorable melody, "TOMOSHIBI" serves as a guidepost for walking forward together in contemporary society.

"When small lights from street corners gather, even the darkest shadows gradually brighten"-as the title "TOMOSHIBI" (meaning "light" or "lamp") suggests, this song aims to light a small flame in each listener's heart, hoping these collected flames will help illuminate society as a whole.

Artist Profile

  • Toki2G

    Toki2G [Artist Overview] Toki2G (pronounced "Toki-tsugu") is a Japanese artist exploring human relationships in the digital age, focusing on connections between generations. The name, meaning "inheriting time," reflects his desire to promote intergenerational knowledge transmission. Through J-pop-influenced melodies and thoughtful lyrics, Toki2G addresses modern technology's impact on society, wisdom across generations, and the fading warmth of human connection. [Musical Style] Toki2G blends old-school hip-hop elements with accessible J-pop melodic lines, creating a unique sound that bridges traditional beat-making with digital production. This approach mirrors his thematic focus on the analog-digital divide. While primarily using Japanese lyrics, he incorporates English phrases to broaden his music's appeal. [Creative Origins] Toki2G began creating music after observing how human warmth and wisdom are increasingly marginalized in our digital society. His experience in technology informs his musical expression, creating a distinctive worldview from the creative tension between traditional values inherited from his grandparents and his understanding of modern technology. [Message] His music balances technology's evolution with humanity's preservation. Toki2G offers a balanced perspective on modern digital tools while emphasizing face-to-face communication's value. With his concept "bonds that transcend time," he promotes mutual understanding rather than generational conflict, encouraging knowledge sharing across age divides. [Artistic Approach] Rather than drawing influence from specific artists, Toki2G develops his style from personal experiences and observations. He captures themes like human-technology relationships and intergenerational wisdom through his unique lens, unrestricted by conventional frameworks. [Creative Process] Currently focused on music production and digital distribution rather than live performances, Toki2G transforms everyday observations about intergenerational dynamics and technology-human relationships into musical expressions. [Project Vision] Toki2G sees his work beyond music - as a cultural movement promoting dialogue across generations. Future plans include workshops where different generations can interact and art exhibitions exploring analog-digital fusion, contributing to society through multiple channels. [Personal Background] With a lifelong interest in music, Toki2G taught himself various musical styles during his student years while developing skills in programming and data analysis. As a solo artist with technology expertise, he uniquely combines insights from both worlds in his creative expression. [Goals and Vision] Prioritizing meaningful impact over commercial success, Toki2G aims to highlight the value of direct human connections in an increasingly digital world while acknowledging technology's positive potential. Through this balanced approach, he hopes to contribute to a more harmonious future society where technological advancement and human connection coexist.

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