Their debut single Blurry Eyes released in 1994 was used as the opening theme for the animated TV show DNA². In late 1996, L'Arc~en~Ciel gained worldwide attention for the first time after the release of their fourth album, True. This album includes the single the Fourth Avenue Cafe, which was used as an ending theme for the popular animated TV show Rurouni Kenshin. However, drummer sakura was arrested for drug possession and consequently all L'Arc~en~Ciel merchandise was removed from store shelves. The release of their single the Fourth Avenue Cafe was canceled and the song was immediately removed from the TV series.
sakura left the band in 1997, and former DIE IN CRIES drummer yukihiro replaced him for the REINCARNATION tour that year, subsequently serving as a support member for their first single after the incident, 虹 (Niji). Eventually, yukihiro officially joined the band and released the album HEART in 1998.
After the release of their eighth album REAL in 2000, L'Arc~en~Ciel went on a hiatus, releasing only compilation albums aside from their 2001 single, Spirit dreams inside -another dream-, the theme for the CG-animated Final Fantasy movie. During this time, each member engaged in solo projects: yukihiro with the band acid android, ken and former L'Arc~en~Ciel drummer sakura with SONS OF ALL PUSSYS, HYDE as a solo artist, and tetsu as TETSU69. On March 31st, 2004, L'Arc~en~Ciel released SMILE, their first album in four years.
On July 31st, 2004, L'Arc~en~Ciel performed their first concert in the United States at Otakon, a Japanese animation convention. They performed for an audience of more than 12,000 in Baltimore, Maryland.
They are best known outside of Japan for the song READY STEADY GO, which served as the second opening theme for the animated series Fullmetal Alchemist, and Link for the show's respective theatrical film. These songs earned them substantial Western popularity and attention to their album, SMILE, which was released in the United States by American label Tofu Records.
After more than a year since SMILE, the band released AWAKE on June 22nd, 2005, which was accompanied by ASIALIVE, L'Arc~en~Ciel's first tour to take them to South Korea and China, as well as the Japanese AWAKE tour.
The year 2006 marked the band's 15th anniversary since their debut. It was celebrated with the release of a box set of books titled L'Arc~en~Ciel BOX, re-releases of their first 15 singles along with the albums ark and ray, and the L'Anniversary live concerts held on November 25th and 26th. They also finally released the Fourth Avenue Cafe, the single canceled nearly 10 years prior, as part of their 15th anniversary celebrations.
The year 2007 saw increased activity for the band, with the release of four new singles, four DVD releases, the new album KISS, and the beginning of two back-to-back tours. The first was TOUR 2007-2008 THEATER OF KISS in Japan, followed by L'7 ~trans ASIA via PARIS~. The latter tour took them through Shanghai, Taiwan, Paris, Seoul, Hong Kong, and a return to Japan for shows in Tokyo and Osaka. At the end of this tour it was announced that the band would not tour again until their 20th anniversary in 2011. The band, however, says they're not on hiatus.
2008 saw the release of two new single from the band, DRINK IT DOWN released in April, and the double A-side NEXUS 4 / SHINE in August. Since then, HYDE has begun a new solo project with former OBLIVION DUST guitarist K.A.Z as VAMPS, with the release of a self-titled album and successful tours in Japan and the United States. With the legacy of 11 albums and 35 singles, L'Arc~en~Ciel continue to gather more and more fans throughout the world who eagerly await their return to renewed band activities.
"good-morning Hide"
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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It's easy for me to understand
It must be the same as mine
Why are not they tired?
Why are not they tired?
I don't do the thing like that
I just do it instead
at the moment
When you wake up
It has been morning still now
I don't need a night
I can not define this place
Except a certain
additional value
Everything is unnecessary
It's ok if your
destination is the same
The scene will never change …
The scene you accept and you see
It's easy for me to understand
It must be the same as mine
The scene they accept
and they see
It's different from mine,
I don't imagine
I don't do the thing like that
I just do it instead
It seems it has been morning
I'll keep this morning no matter
I spend must time, I go far away
I don't need a night yet
I can take it like this
They will keep their night
forever more
You don't need the night
at this moment
By the time when the morning
turns into the noon
My action will be harmonized …
The scene you accept and you see
It's easy for me to understand
It must be the same as mine
The scene they accept
and they see
It's different from mine,
I don't imagine
I don't do the thing like that
The morning hides all
Why did not you show it?
Why did not you notice it?
Where is your scene
from everything?
Please tell me now
Why did not you have it?
Why did not you repeat it?
I don't do the thing like that
I just do it instead
「Yes, everything is an
imagination」
「Yes, everything is an
imagination」
「Yes, everything is an
imagination」
「Yes, everything is an
imagination」 …
Why did not you show it?
Why did not you notice it?
Why did not you show it?
Why did not you notice it?
Why did not you have it?
Why did not you repeat it?
I don't do the thing like that
Wish I've done it instead…
The song "good-morning Hide" by L'Arc~en~Ciel is a reflective and introspective piece about the different perspectives and experiences people have in life, even when they are seemingly in the same scene or situation. The lyrics reflect on the singer's thoughts as they observe others around them who seem content with their lives, but they themselves feel restless and unfulfilled. The singer questions why others are not tired of their routine or why they accept certain situations without questioning them. The lyrics imply that the singer differs from others in their perspective, and they want to break free from conformity and routine.
The chorus repeats the phrase "The scene you accept and you see, it's different from mine. I don't imagine, I don't do the thing like that. I just do it instead." This phrase reflects the singer's tendency to do things differently and not conform to expectations, even if it sets them apart from others. The last lines of the song express a sense of regret for not taking action and following their own path, rather than following the lead of others.
Overall, "good-morning Hide" is a deep and thought-provoking song that explores the complexities of human perspective and the desire for individuality and self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
The Scene you accept and you see
I understand the scene that you see and accept.
It's easy for me to understand
It is not difficult for me to understand.
It must be the same as mine
I believe that it is the same as the scene I see.
Why are not they tired?
I wonder why they are not tired.
I don't do the thing like that
I don't act in the same way as they do.
I just do it instead
I have my own approach to the situation.
If a morning starts
When a new morning begins.
at the moment
Right now.
When you wake up
In the moment of awakening.
It has been morning still now
It is still morning since you woke up.
I don't need a night
I don't require the night to understand the scene.
I can not define this place
I cannot exactly describe this location.
Except a certain
Other than a particular.
additional value
Extra significance.
Everything is unnecessary
Nothing is essential.
It's ok if your
It is fine if your.
destination is the same
Your goal is identical to mine.
The scene will never change …
The scene will remain constant.
It seems it has been morning
It appears that it is still morning.
I'll keep this morning no matter
I will hold onto this morning regardless.
I spend must time, I go far away
I spent much time and traveled far away.
They will keep their night
They will continue their night.
forever more
Eternally from now on.
You don't need the night
You do not require the night to understand.
By the time when the morning
When morning transitions into noon.
turns into the noon
Noon time arrives.
My action will be harmonized …
My actions will align with the scene.
The morning hides all
Morning obscures everything.
Why did not you show it?
Why did you not reveal it?
Why did not you notice it?
Why did you not observe it?
Where is your scene
Where is your perspective of the situation?
from everything?
Compared to everything else?
Please tell me now
Tell me right now.
Wish I've done it instead…
I wish I had acted differently.
「Yes, everything is an
Yes, everything is a product of our imagination.
imagination」
We perceive things in our own way.
Why did not you repeat it?
Why did you not do it again?
I just do it instead
I have my own way of doing things.
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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