THE BLACK ROSE
L'Arc-~en~Ciel Lyrics

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連続する事件に関連し
残されていたサイン
真意は?
It is the black rose 嘲笑う
Scattered roses 暴きだせ
Chase faster.
しなやかに手すり抜けて
目を眩ます

End that bastard.
薔薇を撒いたのは誰?
There's no time,
but who's the next target?
感じる方へ神経を尖らせ
渾然とした情報の盲点へ
Smell of the black rose 誘い出し
Scattered roses 追い詰める
Chase faster.
しなやかに手すり抜けて
目を眩ます
End that bastard.
薔薇を撒いたのは誰?
There's no time,
but who's the next target?
It is the black rose 咲き誇る
Scattered roses 嘲笑う
Chase faster.
暴きだした瞬間に
目を塞がれ
End that bastard.
闇に潜むのは誰?
足元に散らばる the black roses,

But who's the next target?
...Me !?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of L'Arc-~en~Ciel's song THE BLACK ROSE tell the story of a series of consecutive events that are related to each other, leaving behind a sign with an unknown meaning. The singer is left wondering who is behind all of this and what their true intentions are. The black rose is used as a symbol of mockery and deception, as the singer tries to uncover the truth behind these events. The lyrics reference the use of information and perception in trying to get to the bottom of the situation. The scent of the black rose is used as a trap that lures the singer closer to the truth, but also leads to danger and uncertainty. The song ends with the singer questioning if they could be the next target of this mysterious 'black rose' character.

The lyrics of THE BLACK ROSE are mysterious and evoke feelings of intrigue and suspense. The use of the black rose symbolism adds to the overall eerie feeling of the song. L'Arc-~en~Ciel's lead singer, Hyde, sings the lyrics with intensity, conveying the urgency and anxiousness of the singer as they try to unravel the mystery. The song's composition is also noteworthy, featuring a driving beat and powerful guitar riffs that further intensify the sense of urgency.

Line by Line Meaning

連続する事件に関連し
In relation to a series of incidents

残されていたサイン
A sign was left behind

真意は?
What is the true meaning?

It is the black rose 嘲笑う
Laughing at the black rose

Scattered roses 暴きだせ
Expose the scattered roses

Chase faster.
Pursue faster

しなやかに手すり抜けて
Slipping through gracefully

目を眩ます
Dazzling the eyes

End that bastard.
Put an end to that bastard

薔薇を撒いたのは誰?
Who scattered the roses?

There's no time,
There is no time