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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Girls Be Ambitious
雅-MIYAVI- Lyrics
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いくらでもさしのべてあげる
道しるべなんていらないから
目つむったまま一緒に歩こう
ナイフってのはね、刺す時よりも
抜く時の方が
痛いんだって知ってた?
花は一生、
知らないんだってね哀しいね
この背中にでもつかまってれば
少しの風くらいへっちゃらだろ?
ほら、グズグズしてると
おいてっちゃうぞ
Boys ＆ Girls, hurry hurry up
おやすみのキスはして
あげらんないみたいだから...
ごめんな、だから唄うよ
これで 「おあいこ」
ってのは どーかな(泣)
それで 「おあいそ」ってのは
どーなの(怒)
このセリフちょっとばかし
クサイかな (笑)
If you give me a chance,
apologize and I say
Girls, be ambitious.
訳わかんねぇ
不安に逃れえぬ恐怖に、
泣きたくなるよな孤独が君にも
おそらく訪れるでしょう?
そんな時、君がぐっすり
眠れるよに...おまじない。
Girls, be ambitious.
The song "Girls Be Ambitious" by 雅-MIYAVI- is an uplifting and empowering anthem that encourages girls to be ambitious in pursuing their dreams, regardless of any obstacles that may come their way. The lyrics suggest that the singer will support and guide them as they navigate life's challenges. The opening line, "Even with these dirty hands, I'll reach out to help you as much as I can," portrays the singer as a guiding and supportive figure who is willing to lend a helping hand to those who need it. The subsequent lyrics suggest that he does not need a map or a guide to show the way, as long as he is with the girls. The line "Walking together with closed eyes" represents putting full trust in the idea that everything will be okay, as the girls' guiding figure will lead them to where they need to be.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of pain and hurt. The line "Did you know that it hurts more to take out a knife than to put it in?" implies that the singer has experienced pain and has a deeper understanding of it. The mention of flowers not knowing that they are beautiful and the line "I'll hold onto your back, so a little wind won't be a big deal," both suggest that the singer sees beauty in things that are often overlooked or ignored. In the chorus, the lyrics state "Girls, be ambitious," reinforcing the idea that the girls should not be discouraged by failure, rejection or fear.
Overall, "Girls Be Ambitious" is a song that encourages girls to run after their dreams, giving them hope and reassurance along the way. The lyrics also suggest that it takes bravery with a dose of vulnerability to tackle ambitions and dreams, but with unity and trust, they can overcome any hurdle.
Line by Line Meaning
この穢れた手でもし よければ
If it's okay with you, I'll offer my hands, even if they're dirty.
いくらでもさしのべてあげる
I'll lend a helping hand as many times as you need.
道しるべなんていらないから
You don't need guidance, let's walk together with closed eyes.
目つむったまま一緒に歩こう
Let's walk together with closed eyes.
ナイフってのはね、刺す時よりも抜く時の方が痛いんだって知ってた?
Did you know that removing a knife hurts more than stabbing with it?
花は一生、自身が綺麗だって事すら知らないんだってね哀しいね
It's sad that flowers don't even know that they themselves are beautiful for their entire life.
この背中にでもつかまってれば、少しの風くらいへっちゃらだろ?
If you hold onto my back, you won't be bothered by even a little wind.
ほら、グズグズしてるとおいてっちゃうぞ
Come on, if you dawdle, I'll leave you behind.
Boys ＆ Girls, hurry hurry up おやすみのキスはしてあげらんないみたいだから...
Boys and girls, hurry up, I don't think I'll be able to give you a goodnight kiss...
ごめんな、だから唄うよ
I'm sorry, so I'll sing for you.
これで 「おあいこ」ってのは どーかな(泣)
Is this a tie? (Crying)
それで 「おあいそ」ってのはどーなの(怒)
And then, what about saying 'thank you'? (Angry)
このセリフちょっとばかしクサイかな (笑)
Is this line a bit cheesy? (Laughs)
If you give me a chance, apologize and I say Girls, be ambitious.
Give me a chance and I'll apologize, and I'll say 'girls, be ambitious'.
訳わかんねぇ不安に逃れえぬ恐怖に、泣きたくなるよな孤独が君にもおそらく訪れるでしょう?
You'll probably experience loneliness that makes you want to cry while not knowing what to do and living in fear that you can't escape.
そんな時、君がぐっすり眠れるよに...おまじない。
At those times, I'll cast a spell so you can sleep soundly.
Girls, be ambitious.
Girls, be ambitious.
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Written by: 雅
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