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Faded 夢幻刻む足跡霞み行く
遠く遥かな旅それも一陣の通り風
その刹那、郷愁胸を焦がす
もう行く事も無いあの風景
道先に明日がどれくらい
待つだろうか?
この命はまだ旅の途中
…and so I go

Fadeless 切ない日々、
喜びの日と恋の記憶
そして知り得たもの
悲しみの哀を覆す愛
不意に見た情景愛らしい程
見慣れたはずの街並
貴方と出逢えて良かった
それで十分
この命はまだ旅の途中
…and so I go
Alone en la vida...
道先に明日がどれくらい
待つだろうか?
誰かの為に心を灯すだろうか?
華やかな時が寂しさ紛らせるよ
貴方への愛が私の証
足跡一つ(A life of no regrets..)
残せなくても

この命はまだ旅の途中
…and so I go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to L'Arc-en-Ciel's song "en" describe the journey of life, with its joys and sorrows, and the memories that are left behind. The song opens with the lines "Faded 夢幻刻む足跡霞み行く", which can be translated as "Faded illusions, footsteps engraved in the mist". The image of footsteps fading away in the mist creates a sense of transience and the passing of time. The next line, "遠く遥かな旅それも一陣の通り風", emphasizes this idea of journey and the fleeting nature of life. The line "その刹那、郷愁胸を焦がす" suggests that even in fleeting moments, we may feel a sense of nostalgia for what has passed.

The chorus of the song, "Fadeless 切ない日々、喜びの日と恋の記憶そして知り得たもの悲しみの哀を覆す愛", describes the things that we hold onto in our hearts as we go through life - memories of love and happiness, as well as the knowledge we have gained from experiences. The idea of love covering up the sadness of life suggests that even in difficult times, we can find comfort in the love of those around us.

The final verse of the song, "道先に明日がどれくらい待つだろうか? 誰かの為に心を灯すだろうか? 華やかな時が寂しさ紛らせるよ貴方への愛が私の証足跡一つ(A life of no regrets..) 残せなくてもこの命はまだ旅の途中", brings the theme of the journey to a close. The singer wonders how much longer they must wait for tomorrow, and questions whether they will light the way for someone else. The line "足跡一つ(A life of no regrets..) 残せなくても" suggests that even if they cannot leave a mark on the world, they will continue their journey without regrets.

Line by Line Meaning

Faded 夢幻刻む足跡霞み行く
The distant and unrealized experiences I had fade into memory as I continue on my journey through life, leaving behind faint footprints.

遠く遥かな旅それも一陣の通り風
My long journey through life feels like a fleeting gust of wind that passes quickly through my existence.

その刹那、郷愁胸を焦がす
The momentary realization that time cannot be turned back fills me with nostalgia and longing.

もう行く事も無いあの風景
The scenery of the past can no longer be revisited.

道先に明日がどれくらい待つだろうか?
I ponder how long it will take before I reach my destination, and what my future holds.

この命はまだ旅の途中 …and so I go
My journey through life continues, and I will keep moving forward.

Fadeless 切ない日々、喜びの日と恋の記憶
I reminisce about the bittersweet days, moments of joy, and memories of love.

そして知り得たもの悲しみの哀を覆す愛
The experiences I've gained have taught me that love is the only emotion that can counteract sadness and sorrow.

不意に見た情景愛らしい程見慣れたはずの街並
Even the familiar streets that I've walked a thousand times take on a charming and lovely quality when viewed unexpectedly.

貴方と出逢えて良かったそれで十分
Meeting you was enough to make my life feel complete.

Alone en la vida...
I realize that ultimately, I am alone in my journey through life.

誰かの為に心を灯すだろうか?
I wonder if I will find a reason to light up someone's life with my heart.

華やかな時が寂しさ紛らせるよ貴方への愛が私の証
As the glittering moments of life distract me from my loneliness, I remember that my love for you is a testament to my existence.

足跡一つ(A life of no regrets..) 残せなくても
Even if I leave no footprints behind, I will live my life without regrets.

この命はまだ旅の途中 …and so I go
My journey through life continues, and I will keep moving forward.

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