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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ROCK'N'ROLL IS "NOT" DEAD
雅-MIYAVI- Lyrics
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Rock'n'roll is "not" dead
Dare ga itta ka
Rock'n'roll is dead
Rock'n'roll is "not" dead
Shosen kono yo wa
Jailhouse rock
Petit kama souze
We'll rock you
It's still rock and roll to me
Saikou sa
Yeah!!
Rock'n'roll is "not" dead
Konya wa sou sa
Beat it
Rock'n'roll is "not" dead
Saa odori na
Dancing queen
Rock'n'roll is "not" dead
Koshi futte
Like a virgin
Kimi ni funky monkey baby de say, a.ha.ha.n (haato)
High! on high! more high! a new high!
Let's spend the night together!!! (yoru wa puttobase, no I)
Gingiragin no binbin de janjan no baribari de.
3, 2, 1... de let's go crazy!!
"rock wa shini masshen!!"
Rock'n'roll is "not" dead
Tomo ni ikouze
Come together
Rock'n'roll is "not" dead
Asa e mukatte
Born to run
Rock'n'roll is "not" dead
Akarui mirai wo
Let's get it on
Warae
21st century boys & girls
Ahaha, ufufu, ehehe no ohoho.
Let's spend the night together!!! (hade ni ikouze, no I)
Gingiragin no binbin de janjan no baribari de.
3, 2, 1, 0... de happy go lucky!!
The lyrics to 雅-MIYAVI-'s song "ROCK'N'ROLL IS "NOT" DEAD!!" make a bold statement about the state of rock music. The singer declares that rock and roll is "not" dead, despite what others may have said. The song starts off with the singer proclaiming that he is a rock, suggesting that he embodies the spirit of rock music.
As the song progresses, the singer challenges those who have claimed that rock and roll is dead, insisting that it is very much alive. He references some classic songs, such as "Jailhouse Rock" and "Dancing Queen" to show that these iconic songs are still relevant and people continue to enjoy them. The lyrics are an ode to the timeless appeal of rock music, indicating that it will continue to be a force to be reckoned with.
Overall, the lyrics convey a message of defiance and celebration of the rock and roll genre, asserting that it is far from being dead.
Line by Line Meaning
Rock'n'roll is "not" dead
Contrary to what anyone might have said, Rock'n'roll continues to thrive and is far from dead.
Dare ga itta ka
Who said that Rock'n'roll is dead?
Rock'n'roll is dead
A statement that is false and shouldn't be believed by anyone.
Shosen kono yo wa
In the end, this world is made for Rock'n'roll.
Jailhouse rock
A reference to Elvis Presley's famous song.
Petit kama souze
Everyone, let's dance together wildly and frenetically.
We'll rock you
Let us show you what real Rock'n'roll looks like.
It's still rock and roll to me
Music has evolved, but it's still Rock'n'roll at its core.
Saikou sa
Awesome!
Yeah!!
An expression of excitement and approval.
Konya wa sou sa
Tonight, let's do it like true Rock'n'roll fans.
Beat it
An invitation to dance and have fun while listening to Rock'n'roll music.
Saa odori na
Come on, let's dance!
Dancing queen
A reference to ABBA's hit song and a call to everyone to join in the dance.
Koshi futte
Let's shake our hips!
Like a virgin
A reference to Madonna's hit song and a reminder to embrace our innocence and youthfulness.
Kimi ni funky monkey baby de say, a.ha.ha.n (haato)
Let's have fun and go crazy like funky monkey babies.
High! on high! more high! A new high!
Let's take Rock'n'roll to a whole new level of excitement and energy.
Let's spend the night together!!! (yoru wa puttobase, no I)
Let's party all night long and enjoy each other's company.
Gingiragin no binbin de janjan no baribari de.
Let's have a wild and energetic night filled with loud and lively music.
3, 2, 1... de let's go crazy!!
Let's go wild and crazy starting now, no holding back.
"rock wa shini masshen!!"
Rock'n'roll never dies!
Tomo ni ikouze
Let's go together and enjoy Rock'n'roll as a community.
Asa e mukatte
Let's look forward to tomorrow morning and enjoy ourselves in the present moment.
Born to run
A reference to Bruce Springsteen's song and a reminder that we were born to enjoy our lives to the fullest.
Akarui mirai wo
Let's look forward to a bright and exciting future.
Let's get it on
Let's start the party and have a great time.
Warae
Let's laugh and have fun together.
21st century boys & girls
All of us, from the new generation to the older one, let's enjoy Rock'n'roll together.
Ahaha, ufufu, ehehe no ohoho.
Let's laugh and enjoy ourselves to the fullest.
Let's spend the night together!!! (hade ni ikouze, no I)
Let's have a wild and extravagant night together, enjoying every moment of it.
3, 2, 1, 0... de happy go lucky!!
Let's enjoy ourselves without any worries, and have a happy-go-lucky time.
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.