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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Shelter
雅-MIYAVI- Lyrics
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There is nothing to get rollin'.
Can't stop zoning out.
All goin' same ol' blah blah.
Even though in here we got
everything but no freedom.
"Gimme more freedom"
Dreamin' in this small kingdom.
The watch is tickin'.
Toy monkeys are
diggin'n lickin'.
That freaky creepy
play makin' me crazy dizzy.
Feelin' like it.
A doll in the shopwindow.
I'm not here,
"I don't fuckin' belong here."
"I don't fuckin' belong here."
"I don't fuckin' belong here."
Take me away
Take me away
Take me away
Take me away
to the unknown wonderland
from this plastic world.
Cryin' out in my heart
"Get me out of control"
"Get me out of control"
"Get me out of control"
"Get me out of control"
"Get me out of control"
"Get me out of control"
Take me away
Take me away
Take me away
Take me away
to the unknown wonderland
from this plastic world.
Cryin' out in my heart
So now, kick the door
and scream to the world.
Like this. ...
The lyrics of 雅-MIYAVI-'s song SHELTER express feelings of suffocation and yearning for freedom. The opening lines express boredom and a lack of motivation. The singer feels stuck in a repetitive cycle and cannot find the energy to break free. They feel trapped, even though they seem to have everything they need. The lyrics "Dreamin' in this small kingdom" suggest that the singer feels confined to a limited space, unable to explore their potential.
The following lines provide a vivid image of a toy monkey ticking away like a clock, digging and licking. This brings to mind the eerie, artificial atmosphere of a toy shop or a funfair. The singer describes feeling like a doll in a shop window, detached and isolated from the world around them. The repetition of the phrase "I don't fuckin' belong here" emphasizes the singer's alienation.
Line by Line Meaning
yeh, it's freakin' boring.
The current situation is dull and uninteresting.
There is nothing to get rollin'.
There is a lack of motivation to take any action.
Can't stop zoning out.
The mind keeps wandering and losing focus.
All goin' same ol' blah blah.
Everything is repetitive and uninspiring.
Even though in here we got
everything but no freedom.
Although there are material possessions, there is still a lack of true freedom.
"Gimme more freedom"
Dreamin' in this small kingdom.
Desiring more freedom while confined in a limited space.
The watch is tickin'.
Time is passing by steadily.
Toy monkeys are
diggin'n lickin'.
Entertainment and distractions are consuming time and attention.
That freaky creepy
play makin' me crazy dizzy.
The disturbing and unsettling environment is causing confusion and disorientation.
Feelin' like it.
A doll in the shopwindow.
Feeling objectified and on display like a doll in a store.
I'm not here,
"I don't fuckin' belong here."
"I don't fuckin' belong here."
"I don't fuckin' belong here."
Take me away
Take me away
Take me away
Take me away
to the unknown wonderland
from this plastic world.
Feeling disconnected from one's surroundings and yearning for escape to a more fulfilling existence.
Cryin' out in my heart
"Get me out of control"
"Get me out of control"
"Get me out of control"
"Get me out of control"
"Get me out of control"
"Get me out of control"
Take me away
Take me away
Take me away
Take me away
to the unknown wonderland
from this plastic world.
Cryin' out in my heart
Desperately wishing for liberation and release from the constraints of the mundane world.
So now, kick the door
and scream to the world.
Like this. ...
Finally feeling empowered to break free from confinement and proclaim one's desires to the world.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 雅-MIYAVI-
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
RainfallMint
One of my favourite songs from him. This song, I mean, THE WHOLE CONCERT WAS AMAZING live last night in Dallas!!!!!! Ahhh, I'm still so hyper from it!
Majessty
Same!!
SKULD38
No puedo creer que lo podré ver en Concierto en un mes waaa! MIYAVI ROCKS!!!
Anrielle
I saw it live ^_^ He was awesome. And the movements he did to the song were funny, we was moving like a doll on strings or something:)
Mines N
He is so fucking awesome, i've never saw such a Guitargod before :D when he plays Live you die because he is toooooooo great O_o Miyavi I Love your Music !!
Sherry W.
Just got back from his toronto live (3rd time in toronto <3 thx yo promoter crew for putting toronto on calendar ). This is one of my fav song among his performance
Cherry Bomb
I love this song <3
Inga Stok
oh my gosh. Miyavi's comming to stockholm at april....and these new songs are...amazing...I'm.....dieing!!
YoshiHoshi
this song is great. I love it :D
Di
Thank you soooo much for posting this, almost forgot about this one and I loved this show.