On the run, looking for cover
Hiding one place to another
Lost in shadows of deception
Now I’m praying for redemption
In my sight, flames of desire
As it comes down to the wire
Wasted time, now slowly fading
Time to strike with no more waiting
One by one, the day will come
Reality faced
Was I misunderstood, crossing the line
Taken for granted
Out of my mind, living in fear
Has it gone too far
Was I given too much, turning away
For all the wrong reasons
While we still have a chance, one step beyond
A new beginning
Closing in, down to the wire
Envy, fed by dark desire
All the chances I’ve been given
Face the past and start forgiving
One by one, the day will come
Reality faced
Was I misunderstood, crossing the line
Taken for granted
Out of my mind, living in fear
Has it gone too far
Was I given too much, turning away
For all the wrong reasons
While we still have a chance, one step beyond
A new beginning
Was I misunderstood, crossing the line
Taken for granted
Out of my mind, living in fear
Has it gone too far
Was I given too much, turning away
For all the wrong reasons
While we still have a chance, one step beyond
A new beginning
- Lyricist
Michael Anthony Vescera
- Composer
YAMATO
- Producer
Michael Anthony Vescera
- Mixing Engineer
Michael Anthony Vescera
- Mastering Engineer
Michael Anthony Vescera
- Graphic Design
Jien Takahashi
- Guitar
Jien Takahashi
- Bass Guitar
Ollie Bernstein
- Drums
YAMATO
- Keyboards
YAMATO
- Synthesizer
YAMATO, Michael Anthony Vescera
- Vocals
Michael Anthony Vescera
- Background Vocals
Michael Anthony Vescera
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Misunderstood
Michael Vescera Project
Serving as the first single from MVP's long-awaited comeback album Rebirth, "Misunderstood" is a modern heavy metal statement composed by Neu:NOIZ drummer YAMATO, perfectly encapsulating the renewed artistic vision behind the project.
Built upon crushing riff work and a contemporary rhythmic foundation, the track seamlessly merges Michael Vescera's classic metal spirit - forged during the genre's golden era - with a forward-looking sonic approach. The sharp dynamics and powerful groove make it clear that MVP is not revisiting the past, but redefining its identity for the present day.
The song's title, "Misunderstood", reflects a theme deeply intertwined with Vescera's own career - a journey marked by constant evolution, bold transitions, and uncompromising artistic conviction. Riding atop intense yet melancholic melodic lines, his unmistakable high-range vocals remain as commanding as ever, now enriched with a maturity and emotional depth that only decades of experience can deliver.
Guitarist Jien Takahashi (MAJUSTICE / VIOLET ETERNAL) provides intricate and dramatic guitar work that shapes the song's emotional core, while bassist Ollie Bernstein (ILLUSION FORCE / FIVE RINGS) anchors the arrangement with a powerful and driving low end, reinforcing the track's modern heaviness.
"Misunderstood" is far more than a lead single.
It stands as a definitive declaration of rebirth - a bold manifestation of the chemistry between Michael Vescera and a new generation of musicians, signalling the next chapter in a career spanning more than four decades of heavy metal history.
