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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Are you ready to ROCK?
雅-MIYAVI- Lyrics
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Soko no jouchan mo ROCK shitenndaro?
Nara, minna matomete atama futtena.
Soko no ossan yo, rock ga nandatte?
Otokomae dato ROCK janeen datte? (e, itte neette? /warai)
Gocha gocha usseena, damatteroyo.
Are you ready to ROCK?
Are you ready to ROCK?
Junbi wa iikai?
Youi wa iikai?
Soko no jicchan mo ROCK shiteendaro?
Soko no baachan mo ROCK shiteendaro?
Nara, hara no soko kara sakennde miro.
V-ROCKS!!!
Are you ready to ROCK?
Are you ready to ROCK?
Junbi wa iikai?
Youi wa iikai?
The lyrics to 雅-MIYAVI-'s song "are you ready to rock?" revolve around the question of whether everyone is ready to rock. The singer asks if even the children, the superiors, the old men, and the grandmothers in the audience are ready to rock. The idea is that rock music can bring people of all ages and backgrounds together, and everyone should let loose and enjoy themselves.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of what it means to "rock." The singer challenges the notion that only "cool" and "macho" men can rock, and that everyone has the capability to enjoy themselves and let loose to the music. The lyrics encourage people not to be afraid to express themselves and have fun in their own way.
Overall, the song is an upbeat and fun message for people to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the music together.
Line by Line Meaning
Soko no bocchan mo ROCK shiteendaro?
You think the young master over there can rock out too?
Soko no jouchan mo ROCK shitenndaro?
What about that young lady over there? You think she can rock?
Nara, minna matomete atama futtena.
Let's gather everyone and bang our heads together.
Soko no ossan yo, rock ga nandatte?
Hey old man over there, you know anything about rock music?
Otokomae dato ROCK janeen datte? (e, itte neette? /warai)
You don't have to be a ladies' man to rock out, you know? (Ha ha)
Gocha gocha usseena, damatteroyo.
Don't be shy, let loose and scream your lungs out.
ROCK is back...
Rock music has returned and it's better than ever before.
Are you ready to ROCK?
Are you prepared to fully immerse yourself in the power of rock music?
Are you ready to ROCK?
Are you pumped up and excited to experience the awesomeness of rock?
Junbi wa iikai?
Are you ready to go?
Youi wa iikai?
Are you mentally and physically prepared for what's about to go down?
Soko no jicchan mo ROCK shiteendaro?
Do you think that old man over there can rock out as well?
Soko no baachan mo ROCK shiteendaro?
And what about that old lady over there? Can she rock too?
Nara, hara no soko kara sakennde miro.
Let's all scream from the bottom of our stomachs and see how it feels.
V-ROCKS!!!
Vibrant and energetic rock music is the best!
Contributed by Liliana D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.