Imaginary Album Review: Miyavi - I Swear
After Youth of the Nation, the next song needed to be a little more uplifting. From its hopeful lyrics to rising guitar melodies, I Swear is perfectly placed in the album, to bring back the energy and hope.
This is perhaps most evident in the strong foot-stomping chorus. Compared to the rest of the futuristic album so far, I Swear is much more like a perfect end to a road trip. It hits like bricks but still remains healing.
Early on in the track, Miyavi proclaims, "What is freedom, if we don't know right from wrong?". This universal message works great onto any track, but especially one requiring catharsis as much as I Swear.
Of course, a song such as this would not work if it were not for stand-out moments. And I Swear is packed with them. From the electronic guitar shred midway through the track (one of the best in the entire album, which is high praise), to the healing chorus, I Swear builds through moments, almost as a more light-hearted companion to TXT's new singles. Miyavi sounds particularly great on this track.
However, all of these moments build to a story, which Miyavi nails. The song is constantly in build, but never sacrificing anything to keep the drive. Sure, the genre is not fully fresh, but Miyavi puts just enough a new spin that the song comes off as original and youthful.
This is a fantastic Miyavi song on a fantastic Miyavi album. Well over halfway through, the album keeps on giving.
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