There is more than one band called Mishka.

This one is Mishka Frith.… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band called Mishka.

This one is Mishka Frith. Like his older sister, singer/songwriter Heather Nova (born Heather Frith), pop-reggae singer Mishka grew up at sea, traveling from island to island in the West Indies on his Canadian mother and Bermudian father's sailboat, where he received most of his education and listened to whatever music he could. When his parents returned to Canada, he completed school and returned to the Caribbean, eventually becoming a competitive windsurfer and representing Bermuda at international meets. In the meantime, he had also taken up songwriting, and he chanced to meet and impress Creation Records head Alan McGee with his vocal ability in late 1996; with prodding from Nova, Mishka was signed to a record contract the following year. His eponymous debut album, a mix of pop, reggae, soul, and singer/songwriter folk-rock, was released in 1999.

The other Mishka is from Ireland, currently living in America. Fronted by Lauren Norton. They have one EP - 47 Varieties Of Hindsight. Myspace: www.myspace.com/mihskamusik

Guy With A Guitar
Mishka Lyrics

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Well I'm not a preacher
I'm not a politician
If I reach ya
It's cause ya happen to listen

I'm just a guy with a guitar
Singing a song for you
I'm just a man with a musical vibration flowing through

I'm not a soldier
I'm not a gangsta
I search my soul a
To find a answer yeah

I'm with a guy with a guitar
Singing a song for you
I'm a man with a musical vibration flowing through

I'm a sailor
I'm a rock 'n' roller
I'm a wailer
Come here to rock your soul yeah

Cause I'm your brother
Yeah I'm your friend
I'm a lover
Cause there ain't no end

See we can never part
That's not a maybe
I ain't no weak heart
But I'm a cry baby

And I'm a cry baby baby I love you
Yeah I'm a cry baby baby I love you
Oh I'm a cry baby baby for your love so true
Ah yeah

I'm guy with a guitar
Singing a song for you

Overall Meaning

Mishka's song "Guy With A Guitar" is an introspective piece of art that speaks on the capacity for music to bridge gaps and connect people. In the first verse, Mishka establishes that he is not a preacher or politician; he doesn't have an agenda or message to convey. He is simply someone who can create music and hopes that whoever listens can connect and feel understood. Mishka describes himself as just a man with a guitar and a musical vibration flowing through him. His artistry fills him with the urge to share his creations and hopes to connect with others.

The second verse touches upon the various roles Mishka doesn't identify with. He is not a soldier, gangster, or any other title you might place on an individual. He searches within himself to find answers and convey them to his listeners through his music. The chorus emphasizes Mishka's role; he's just a guy with a guitar singing a song. And yet, the power of music to resonate with others is still strong enough to make it something special. Music has the power to convey complex emotions, thoughts, and experiences in a way that is universally relatable.

In the bridge, Mishka brings the message of the song to a more personal level. He speaks directly to the listener, telling them that he considers himself their brother and friend, and a lover because love has no end. He states that they can never part, and while he is not weak, he's still capable of being a "cry baby" for their love. This statement has an emotional weight and speaks to the power of love and music to connect people. The song ends with the chorus, once again emphasizing that Mishka is just a guy with a guitar singing a song, but that doesn't make the connection any less meaningful.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm not a preacher
I don't hold any religious authority

I'm not a politician
I don't hold any political office or affiliation

If I reach ya
If you connect with my message

It's cause ya happen to listen
It's because you have an open mind

I'm just a guy with a guitar
I'm a simple musician

Singing a song for you
Performing and expressing myself for you

I'm just a man with a musical vibration flowing through
I channel my emotions and ideas through music

I'm not a soldier
I'm not a member of the military

I'm not a gangsta
I'm not a member of a criminal organization

I search my soul a
I reflect on my thoughts and feelings

To find a answer yeah
In order to find a solution or insight

I'm with a guy with a guitar
I'm still just a simple musician

Singing a song for you
Performing and expressing myself for you

I'm a man with a musical vibration flowing through
I channel my emotions and ideas through music

I'm a sailor
I'm a person who travels by boat

I'm a rock 'n' roller
I play rock and roll music

I'm a wailer
I sing with powerful emotion

Come here to rock your soul yeah
I'm here to move you emotionally and spiritually with my music

Cause I'm your brother
I'm your fellow human being

Yeah I'm your friend
I'm here for you and support you

I'm a lover
I believe in love and express it through my music

Cause there ain't no end
Because love is infinite

See we can never part
Our human connection through music is strong

That's not a maybe
That is a certainty

I ain't no weak heart
I am strong of heart and spirit

But I'm a cry baby
But I am emotional and unafraid to express it

And I'm a cry baby baby I love you
I am emotionally moved and expressing my love for you

Yeah I'm a cry baby baby I love you
I am emotionally moved and expressing my love for you

Oh I'm a cry baby baby for your love so true
I am emotionally moved by your genuine love

Ah yeah
(expressive interjection)

I'm guy with a guitar
I'm still just a simple musician

Singing a song for you
Performing and expressing myself for you

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Guy with a Guitar
Mishka
Well I'm not a preacher
I'm not a politician
If I reach ya
It's cause ya happen to listen
I'm just a guy with a guitar
singing a song for you
I'm just a man with a musical vibration flowing through
I'm not a soldier
I'm not a gangsta
I search my soul a
To find a answer yeah
I'm with a guy with a guitar
Singing a song for you
I'm a man with a musical vibration flowing through
I'm a sailor
I'm a rock 'n' roller
Like a wailer
come here to rock your soul yeah
Im a guy with a guitar singing a song for you
I'm a man with a musical vibration flowing through
Cause I'm your brother
Yeah I'm your friend
I'm a lover
Cause there ain't no end
See we can never part
That's not a maybe
I aint no weak heart
But I'm a cry baby
And I'm a cry baby baby I love you
Yeah I'm a cry baby baby I love you
Oh I'm a cry baby baby for your love so true
Ah yeah