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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Jibun kakumei
雅-MIYAVI- Lyrics
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Disappoint... resignation... anxious... alienation... desperate... isolation... envious
Season's greetings amigo anma kibannatteba raku ni ikou ze.
"Re-la-pa-pa-re-lax lady"
Do not worry kata no chikara nuitemi, hora.
Kagami yo kagami, kotaete okure "saa nandai?" - What's matter? -
Watashi ga watashi de nakunaru ni wa dou sureba ii? "oyasui goyosa"
- It's so easy -
How's it going aibou muzugayui kaoshite "karada" ni doku da ze.
"Re-la-pa-la-re-lax lady"
Take it easy ookiku shinkokyuu shite goran
- Kurushiindaruo? mogaitendarou? -
Kagami yo kagami, oshiete okure "oji ga nandai?" -What's matter?"
Watashi ga watashi de aru tame ni wa dou sureba ii? "oyasui goyosa"
-It's so easy-
"I envy dream..."
- Hahaan, kowendarou? bibittendarou? -
[narakuchi/noraguchi]**** nigoshitenai de, hakkiri ittara dou dai?
"I want to be to me free to me"
"Yoso wa yoso, naisho wa daidokoro." *
Kore mama no kotoba tonari no shiba mo yoku mieya shinai no ni**
Kagami yo kagami, mou kiete okure "ara nandedai?"-What's matter? -
Watashi wa watashi, anata wa anata, desu deshou na? "oyasui goyosa"
-It's so easy-
The lyrics to "jibun kakumei" by 雅-MIYAVI- are introspective and thought-provoking. The song addresses issues such as dissatisfaction, resignation, anxiety, alienation, and envy. The opening lines, "Who are you?" suggest a lack of identity and perhaps a search for self-discovery.
The chorus, with the repeated phrase "Re-la-pa-pa-re-lax lady", encourages listeners to take it easy and to relax. The verses ask questions, such as "How do I become myself?" and "How do I deal with my envy?" The use of a reflective mirror ("Kagami yo kagami") emphasizes the introspective nature of the song.
The lyrics end with the phrase "Yoso wa yoso, naisho wa daidokoro", which translates to "Outside is outside, inside is the kitchen." This phrase emphasizes the distinction between outward appearances and inner thoughts and feelings.
Overall, the lyrics of "jibun kakumei" examine the struggles of individual identity and finding one's place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Season's greetings amigo anma kibannatteba raku ni ikou ze.
Let's relax and be comfortable if we follow the massages properly.
"Re-la-pa-pa-re-lax lady"
The phrase 'Re-la-pa-pa-re-lax lady' is used to encourage people to relax.
Do not worry kata no chikara nuitemi, hora.
Don't worry, just relax and let the power of the massage work its magic.
Samiindarou? furuetendarou?
Are you nervous? Are you shaking?
Kagami yo kagami, kotaete okure "saa nandai?" - What's matter? -
Mirror, mirror, answer me, 'What's the matter?'
Watashi ga watashi de nakunaru ni wa dou sureba ii? "oyasui goyosa" - It's so easy -
What should I do if I lose myself? It's easy, isn't it?
How's it going aibou muzugayui kaoshite "karada" ni doku da ze.
How are you, my partner? You have a worried look on your face, what's wrong with your body?
"Re-la-pa-la-re-lax lady"
The phrase 'Re-la-pa-la-re-lax lady' is used to encourage people to relax.
Take it easy ookiku shinkokyuu shite goran
Take it easy by taking a deep breath.
Kurushiindaruo? mogaitendarou?
Are you in pain? Are you struggling?
Kagami yo kagami, oshiete okure "oji ga nandai?" -What's matter?"
Mirror, mirror, tell me 'What's the matter with my uncle?'
Watashi ga watashi de aru tame ni wa dou sureba ii? "oyasui goyosa" -It's so easy-
What should I do to be myself? It's easy, isn't it?
"I envy dream..."
I envy those who are living their dreams.
Hahaan, kowendarou? bibittendarou?
Mother, are you scared? Are you trembling?
[narakuchi/noraguchi]**** nigoshitenai de, hakkiri ittara dou dai?
Don't be vague, tell me clearly [narakuchi/noraguchi]****, what's the matter?
"I want to be to me free to me"
I want to be free to be myself.
"Yoso wa yoso, naisho wa daidokoro." *
"What happens outside stays outside, but what happens in the kitchen stays in the kitchen."
Kore mama no kotoba tonari no shiba mo yoku mieya shinai no ni**
Even though these words can't be seen by the neighboring dogs,
Kagami yo kagami, mou kiete okure "ara nandedai?"-What's matter? -
Mirror, mirror, disappear already, 'What's the matter?'
Watashi wa watashi, anata wa anata, desu deshou na? "oyasui goyosa" -It's so easy-
I am me, and you are you, right? It's easy, isn't it?
Contributed by Ethan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lepioptera
I remember loving this song in 2004, and man, it's still slapping in 2020.
@kethziasanchez9842
2021 and im feeling NOSTALGIC
@gaelmargrace
Damn
@xXxGlitterGirlxXx
This use to be my jam too. This and freedom fighters.
@gaelmargrace
@@xXxGlitterGirlxXx someday I'll be good enough to be able to compose music like this
@rurubyrubs
same <3
@sarahl9398
I met Melody and Miyavi with their children at a restaurant I used to work at in Brooklyn. They were crazy polite and generous. I was starstruck then moved by their kindness. Really cool guy and energy 👌
@stephaniehuff92
He's always had such a wonderful (not sure how else to explaine it) aura. There have been so many celebrities I just had this feeling were Dicks in real life and later found out they truly were assholes on real life. Miyavi is just one of those people that seems especially genuine all over! ❤
@Deluxed933
@@stephaniehuff92 Also japanese culture to begin with.
@rochelle5772
I miss this song. WHY IS THE ONLY SONG NOT ON SPOTIFY???