MIYAVI is the ex-guitarist of Dué le quartz. During his time with Dué le quartz, he was known as Miyabi, meaning elegant. After going solo in late 2002, he changed his stage name to 雅-MIYAVI-. In 2013, with the release of his self titled album MIYAVI, the artist went through another name change, simplifying the name by dropping the kanji.
Dué le quartz: Miyabi's position in the band was that of guitarist and, occasionally, background vocals. He was the youngest member of the band, joining in 1999 at age 17, and developed the "youthful and flamboyant" image he still carries on today in his solo career, albeit it has been tweaked a bit. Dué le quartz disbanded in September of 2002, with Miyabi following up shortly afterward with the announcement of his solo career.
As a solo artist, Miyabi appeared on TV to promote his debut album, 【雅楽】-gagaku-, also stressing the name change from Miyabi to 雅-MIYAVI-. He continued to stress this change on into the first year of his solo career. It wasn't long before he had amassed a very large fan base, despite having lost some of his old fans from his Dué le quartz days, going on to release multiple singles and another album. About two years later, in late 2004, he was signed (or "married" as Universal and he had jokingly put it) to Universal Records Japan, making the transition from indie to major. The release of the single ロックの逆襲 -スーパースターの条件-/21世紀型行進曲 marked his major label debut. Around that same time, in late 2004, he also started referring to himself as MYV, but remained listed as "雅-MIYAVI-" on both his official website and in magazines.
In 2007, MIYAVI became a member of the supergroup S.K.I.N. along with three other notable Japanese rock musicians associated with or closely related to the visual kei movement - YOSHIKI, Gackt and SUGIZO. S.K.I.N. debuted with their first and so far only concert held on June 29 at Long Beach Arena, California, USA. After their debut performance, the band's activities suddenly came to a halt. The future of the project still remains unclear.
MIYAVI embarked on his first world tour in 2008, performing 33 concerts in North and South America, Europe and Asia. The concerts gained extensive media coverage and the majority of them were sold out. It was the most successful international tour undertaken by a Japanese artist to date.
On March 14, 2009, MIYAVI married the Japanese singer melody.. He announced the marriage and that his wife was expecting their first child on his official MySpace blog. Lovelie (Airi) Miyavi (愛理 雅) was born July 29, 2009. MIYAVI and melody. welcomed their second daughter, Jewelie Aoi, October 21, 2010.
In April 2009, MIYAVI left PS COMPANY Co,. , his record label, and Universal Records Japan with the expiration of his contract. On April 8th, he announced that he had started his own company J-glam Inc.. On December 31 that same year he also signed a contract with EMI Music Japan. His first single with EMI, Survive, was released March 10, 2010.
In 2013, with the release of his self titled seventh studio album MIYAVI (released June 19 in Japan) and singles leading up to it, MIYAVI changed his stage name from 雅-MIYAVI- to MIYAVI. The album is MIYAVI's first release in which the majority of the song lyrics are in English. It is also MIYAVI's best-selling album so far. In October that same year it was announced that the artist would venture into professional acting with his international debut in the film Unbroken, directed by Angelina Jolie. The film was released in December 2014. During the release of the film, MIYAVI and his family relocated to Los Angeles, California, USA, where they currently still reside.
In 2017, MIYAVI celebrated his 15th year as a solo artist with the release of an anniversary compilation album, All Time Best: Day 2 on April 2, and a tour in Japan titled MIYAVI 15th Anniversary Live „NEO TOKYO 15” beginning May 21. He also played a cameo role in the movie Kong: Skull Island.
As of 2017, MIYAVI has embarked on a total of five world tours, performing mainly in North and South America, Europe and Asia.
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21st Century 東京 Blues
雅-MIYAVI- Lyrics
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待てど暮らせど どーにも変わらない現状 終わりそうに無い戦況
Is there no happy end? Huh
首つりだとか親殺しだとか tvつけたら朝からそんなんばっか
一体どうなってんだか まだ世は末なのかね (やっぱバカばっか)
他人の事故や不幸がそんなにも美味いか?
Neway why you so cruel like dat?
本当バカばっか 世界中 偉い奴が murder
マジ嫌になるよ mother fuckers
平和なんてほど遠いじゃん まだまだ
あーやだやだ こんな世の中でlife
子供だけぢゃなく大人だって参る
だいぶ増えた死へとダイブする連中
今 タイプする命への thank you!
「未来、希望、夢」なんて今じゃ文字化け
世間はパケットまみれの名無しだらけ
ガチンコ本音さえ仮想現実の上だけ
Let's love ya from the surface
隣人が監禁されてよーが死んでよーが関係ないねだって。
非道いね。あー
1999年 誰かさんの予言
Everybody was like 騒然。で何もなくて呆然
君はあの夜どこで何を夢みてた? Or 期待してた?
予言通りいっそ世界は無くなって欲しかった?
But you still wanna live
Don't you?
期待外れの ninety nine 世紀末 夢や希望なんてないミレニアム
中東近隣じゃ毎日テロ 友好国でも対日デモ
まぁいいでしょ 今自分がここで息している事を幸せと思え
どこで何が起こるかそんな事 わからない時代 起こせさあ行動
サビれた guitarに しゃがれた melody
乾いた message 唄うよ君に
荒んだこの世に染まってしまわない様に
Please be urself honey
皆 死んだように生きてる 21st century blues
In the lyrics of 雅-MIYAVI's song "21st Century 東京 Blues," the artist reflects on the state of contemporary Japan at the beginning of the 21st century. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a nation that seems stagnant and unchanging, with references to the idea of waiting endlessly for a change that never seems to come. The mention of "Har-Magedon" (Har-Mageddon) alludes to apocalyptic themes and a sense of impending doom, questioning if there will ever be a happy ending to the current situation. The line "Is there no happy end?" reflects a sense of disillusionment and frustration with the world around them.
The artist expresses frustration and disbelief at the state of the world, highlighting the prevalence of negative and sensational news on television and questioning the obsession with others' misfortunes. The repetitive refrain of "本当バカばっか 世界中 偉い奴が murder" (Really just fools, all over the world, great people committing murder) emphasizes the artist's exasperation with the actions of those in power. The lyrics convey a sense of despair towards the lack of peace and the increase in individuals willing to dive headlong into death, prompting a sarcastic "thank you" to those who type away their lives.
The lyrics also touch upon the disillusionment with concepts like "future, hope, dreams," suggesting that in today's world, these ideals have become distorted and meaningless. The portrayal of society as being filled with faceless individuals consumed by virtual realities and superficial interactions reflects a sense of detachment and alienation from genuine human connection. The plea to "Let's love ya from the surface" hints at the difficulty of finding authenticity and sincerity in a world dominated by superficiality and pretense.
The song further delves into the disheartening reality of living in a world filled with indifference and cruelty, where neighbors can be held captive or die without anyone batting an eye. The mention of the year 1999 and the disappointment of the "ninety nine 世紀末" (end of the 20th century) symbolize shattered expectations and the absence of dreams and hope in the new millennium. Despite the chaos and uncertainty of the times, the song questions the desire to continue living in a world where dreams seem unattainable and the future appears bleak. Ultimately, the artist urges listeners to stay true to themselves and not let the harsh realities of the 21st century tarnish their essence.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Miyavi, Tyko
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