ALONE EN LA VIDA
L'Arc-~en~Ciel Lyrics


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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
Alone en la vida
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 of L'Arc-~en~Ciel's ALONE EN LA VIDA eloquently describe the feeling of being alone and lost in the journey of life, yet being able to find meaning and purpose in love and memories. The opening lines describe a hazy journey with fading dreams and the footprints left behind. The distant and far-off journey becomes like a fleeting wind, which reminds the singer of the moments of nostalgia that burnt their hearts. The past has become unreachable and, now, the singer is uncertain of what tomorrow might bring. They question the length of time they have to wait for tomorrow, but there is no answer.


The second paragraph describes the mixture of sorrow and happiness that the singer experiences in their memories of love, joy, and heartbreak. The sights of the city that were once familiar and regular to them now look cute and lovely, thanks to the memories shared with their loved one. The singer is grateful to have met their love, and that was enough for them. The final lines of the lyrics summarize the overarching theme of the song, with the singer acknowledging that they are on a journey through life, and they are still not sure how much longer they have to wait for their future. They wonder if they will be able to kindle a flame in someone's heart, and they address the bittersweet moments of life in the final lines.


Line by Line Meaning

Faded 夢幻 刻む足跡霞み行く
Fading are the dreamlike footprints etched in the mist, as the distant and far-off journey passes like a gust of wind. In that fleeting moment, nostalgia burns in my heart, for the landscapes that I can never visit again.


もう行く事も無い あの風景
I can never go back to those landscapes again, for they are gone forever.


道先に明日がどれくらい 待つだろうか?
I wonder how long I must wait on this road before I reach tomorrow.


この命は まだ旅の途中 ...and so I go
My life is still a journey, so I must keep moving forward.


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
Enduring are the painful days, along with the memories of joy and love. It is the love that I have discovered that can blanket the sadness and sorrow.


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
Suddenly, I see a scene so lovely in a city I should know so well. I am grateful to have met you, and that alone is enough.


Alone en la vida...
Alone in life...


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
I wonder if I can light up someone's heart. The glamorous times can mask the loneliness, and my love for you is my proof.


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
Even if I cannot leave behind a single footprint (a life of no regrets), my journey is not yet over, so I must continue to move forward.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hyde, Ken

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@しげ-c4f

正にそう思います。

ラルカジノの初日、サブステージでこの曲を聴いて
秋の気配を感じる野外の夕暮れ、夢洲で。

とっても美しく、儚い時間を
5万人の方と過ごしたのが
今でも昨日のように
脳裏に焼きついています。



All comments from YouTube:

@寶井しずちゃん

2024年に聞いてもね、最近の流行りの曲とは比にならないのよ。この幻想的な独特の世界観はラルクにしか創り出せない、天才の集まり。

@にゃんこそば-z6v

やはり聴きに来た人がいるか。ワイもその1人だ

@jumeho1375

1:11

@diary5646

ラルクにしか作れない美しい世界観。最高芸術。

@Takaragua

ただただ美しく、儚い...

@新宿の人

hyde生誕祭でようやく、、ようやく生で聴けた!!!
この曲の歌詞の背景とかの話もあって忘れられない1曲になりました!

@kittmrru

what is the story behind the lyrics, it’s a great song??

@歌ってみたナオキング

ディレイでこの曲入る前のMCで涙が出た(泣)

@愛士-t9q

2025年hyde誕生祭できけました
もう聞けないと思ってた曲
感動しかありません😢

@asas-y2d5e

良かったですよね(´;ω;`)
生で初めて聞きましたがめちゃ感動しました(´;ω;`)

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