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.
接吻
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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And you're burning with desire, give in to me
And I feel it, your desire, show me now
背徳の味に魅せられた瞳
And you're burning with desire, give in to me
And I feel it, your desire, show me now
世界は溶合う色・・・夢の先に導いて
煌めく炎は今その胸へと抱かれて行く
ねぇ 君の愛が欲しい
奏で合う魂の歌声 鼓動が共鳴する
世界は溶合う色・・・夢の先に導いて
貴方が心を今叩いている・・・幻でいい
その胸へと抱かれて行く
もう 僕は二度と帰らない
In the lyrics of L'Arc~en~Ciel's song 接吻 (Kuchizuke), the artist is calling out to their lover to share a kiss and remove any falsehood or deception from their relationship. The lines "背徳の味に魅せられた瞳" (The eyes enchanted by the taste of immorality) suggest that the temptation of forbidden love has taken hold and the singer is asking their lover to give in to their burning desire. The following line "真実へ手を伸ばせ迷わず 誘惑の果実へと" (Unhesitatingly reach for the truth, towards the fruit of temptation) reveals that the singer is urging their lover to pursue their authentic feelings and indulge in their attraction towards each other.
The chorus "世界は溶合う色・・・夢の先に導いて 煌めく炎は今その胸へと抱かれて行く ねぇ 君の愛が欲しい" (The world is a fusion of colors... lead me to the end of the dream. The sparkling flames now embrace your heart. Hey, I want your love) expresses the intense desire that the artist feels for their lover. The final line "もう 僕は二度と帰らない" (I won't return anymore) suggests that the artist is willing to take a leap of faith and commit to their relationship, ready to let go of anything that might hold them back from completely experiencing love.
Line by Line Meaning
接吻を交わそう偽りを外し
Let's exchange a kiss and reveal our true selves
背徳の味に魅せられた瞳
Your eyes are captivated by the taste of forbidden desire
真実へ手を伸ばせ迷わず 誘惑の果実へと
Reach out for the truth without hesitation, even if it means succumbing to temptation
世界は溶合う色・・・夢の先に導いて
The world is a blend of colors, leading us to the other side of dreams
煌めく炎は今その胸へと抱かれて行く
The glittering flame is now embracing your heart
ねぇ 君の愛が欲しい
Hey, I want your love
奏で合う魂の歌声 鼓動が共鳴する
The harmonious song of our souls resonates with our heartbeats
貴方が心を今叩いている・・・幻でいい
It's okay if you're hitting my heart with an illusion
その胸へと抱かれて行く
I'm going to embrace your heart
もう 僕は二度と帰らない
I'm not going back again
Contributed by Bentley V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HISASHI TERU
『L'Arc〜en〜Ciel / 接吻』
接吻を交わそう偽りを外し
And you're burning with desire, give in to me
And I feel it, your desire, show me now
背徳の味に魅せられた瞳
And you're burning with desire, give in to me
And I feel it, your desire, show me now
真実へ手を伸ばせ迷わず 誘惑の果実へと
世界は溶合う色…夢の先に導いて
煌めく炎は今その胸へと抱かれて行く
ねぇ 君の愛が欲しい
奏で合う魂の歌声 鼓動が共鳴する
世界は溶合う色…夢の先に導いて
貴方が心を今叩いている…幻でいい
その胸へと抱かれて行く
もう 僕は二度と帰らない
lalasola1
ここにいたけどまさか接吻が聴けるとは思わなかったから
凄い興奮した
ggeee
年齢が曲に追いついた感じが好き
歌い方を年齢によって変えてきたhydeさんがすごい
hd,U
本当天才的な曲構成🤤🤤
Luru 46
BLESSから接吻で雰囲気が一変したことに鳥肌立ったのを覚えています。
めちゃくちゃかっこよかった。
てた
これ中毒性があります。週に何度も見に来ちゃうー
T T
こういう曲をどんどん作って欲しいんだけどな。最近ポップばかり
らる
これとLover Boyがボツになる
REALレベル高すぎな件
シマダショウヘイ
この曲めちゃくちゃ好きだわ。
smileはめっちゃ聴いた。
はなこ細胞
若い頃も素敵ですが、50代の今もなお輝きを増していますよね～✨
一条瑞季
ステキですね🎵
年齢を重ねてもガッカリさせない
所などスゴイと思います😂
カッコイイ、hydeさん😆✨