MIYAVI

Tell me why . .
Is this my life?
Tell me why . .
It's a lie

Give me pride
So that we can fly
Won't be cryin'
NO MORE
NO MORE

(HEY)
I've been waiting for you honey
(HO)
Rockstar wannabe
I'm a Japanese, crazy 21st century boy
Got lots of money

(HEY)
Come over here
(HO)
Just let me show you
Take a seat
You're VIP tonight
Live in luxury in TKO

This harsh, sad world is not so bad through you eyes
Dreaming in the moonlight we reach the limits of our imagination

Trapped inside time repeating itself
Over and over we hurt each other
And yet I am in love
If ever we get close we are torn apart

Tell me why . .
Is this my life?
Tell me why . .
(WHOA)

(Guitar solo)
Hey, please darling
Tell me it's a lie
And we'll be able
To see each other again
In the next world

If my pain is your happiness
Then I will live with the hurt
If this break up is for our own good
Then I will always pray for you

Reminiscing about distant, happy moments\
Sweet memories of you will never fade
Even if destiny causes you to cry
I will always be your Super Hero

Tell me why . .
Is this my life?
Tell me why . .
It's a lie
Give me pride
So that we can fly
Won't be cryin'
NO MORE
NO MORE

MIYAVI is a musician, actor, and philanthropist, bridging cultures across the globe with his music and message. His unique style of guitar playing has taken him on 8 world tours in over 30 countries. Fans refer to MIYAVI as the “Samurai Guitarist.” He has released 13 studio albums.

As an actor, MIYAVI made his big screen debut in the Oscar nominated film Unbroken. He has since appeared in the 2017 blockbuster Island and the live-action adaptation of the popular manga Bleach. His recent filmography includes the films Stray (2019) and Maleficent 2 (2020).

In December 2018, MIYAVI released the groundbreaking collaboration albums Samurai Sessions Vol. 3: Worlds Collide on Universal Music Group. Each track on the album features a different artist laying down vocals over MIYAVI’s signature guitar sound. The stellar list of U.S.-based collaborators includes Oscar-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson, Grammy nominated R&B artist Gallant, Grammy nominated Pop artist Mikky Ekko, Grammy winning producer RAC, Malaysian born R&B songstress Yuna, South Central LA rapper DUCKWRTH, “Hood EDM” rapper Bok Nero, “laptop punk” artist NVDES, and Australian born Pop artist Betty Who.

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WHAT’S MY NAME?

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