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.
死の灰
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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無数の異なる神より最後に選ばれし者
廃墟で王の座を狙っているのかい
Destruct どれを信じる？
麻酔とお前があればいい
未来は誰のもとにも平等に襲いかかるのさ例外なく
死の灰か何か？運命の時に救われるか賭けようぜ
最後に笑うのは誰か
行くあてもないなら尋ねようか
天国でも真っ赤な薔薇を持って
夢を見たところでどうせ枯れた地で繰り返してくだけさ
死の灰か何か？君だけがうまく奇跡を手に入れて
死の灰か何か？運命の時に救われるか賭けようぜ
最後に笑うのは誰か
最後に笑うのは誰か
The lyrics of L'Arc~en~Ciel's song 死の灰 (Shi no Hai) talks about the struggle of a chosen person who is fighting to become the ultimate ruler in a post-apocalyptic world. The lyrics suggest that the chosen one is desperate and is vying for the throne in the ruins of the post-apocalyptic world. The song talks about how the future is unpredictable, and everyone is susceptible to the same fate. The song also touches on the idea of destiny and luck, where the person hopes to be saved during their final moments.
The lyrics also have references to dreams and miracles, where the person hopes to be led by a shining light to attain their dreams. The chorus of the song talks about how the fate of the person is unpredictable and how they are willing to bet their lives on it. The person wants to have the last laugh during their final moments, but the lyrics do not provide any clear indication of whether they succeed or not.
Line by Line Meaning
Desperate あがいてみればいい
If you struggle, that's good
無数の異なる神より最後に選ばれし者
Chosen last from countless gods
廃墟で王の座を狙っているのかい
Are you aiming for the throne in ruins?
Destruct どれを信じる？
What do you believe?
麻酔とお前があればいい
As long as there's you and an anesthesia
未来は誰のもとにも平等に襲いかかるのさ例外なく
The future strikes equally on everyone without exception
夢のように君を導く輝きが降り注げばいいけど・・・
It would be nice if a shining light guided you like a dream, but...
死の灰か何か？運命の時に救われるか賭けようぜ
Let's bet on whether it's death ash or something else that saves you in your destined time
最後に笑うのは誰か
Who will be the last one laughing?
行くあてもないなら尋ねようか
Shall we ask since we have no destination?
天国でも真っ赤な薔薇を持って
Even in heaven, hold a bright red rose
夢を見たところでどうせ枯れた地で繰り返してくだけさ
Even if you dream, you will simply repeat it on a withered land
死の灰か何か？君だけがうまく奇跡を手に入れて
Whether it's death ash or something else, only you can skillfully obtain miracles
最後に笑うのは誰か
Who will be the last one laughing?
死の灰か何か？運命の時に救われるか賭けようぜ
Let's bet on whether it's death ash or something else that saves you in your destined time
最後に笑うのは誰か
Who will be the last one laughing?
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Curiosity
歌：L'Arc～en～Ciel
作詞：HYDE
作曲：TETSU
Desperate あがいてみればいい
無数の異なる神より最後に選ばれし者
廃墟で王の座を狙っているのかい?
Destruct どれを信じる?
麻酔とお前があればいい
未来は誰の元にも平等に襲いかかるのさ例外なく
夢のように君を導く輝きが降り注げばいいけど…
死の灰か何か? 運命の時に救われるか賭けようぜ
最後に笑うのは誰か
行くあてもないなら尋ねようか
天国でも真赤な薔薇を持って
夢を見た所でどうせ枯れた地で繰り返してくだけさ
死の灰か何か? 君だけがうまく奇跡を手に入れて
死の灰か何か? 運命の時に救われるか賭けようぜ
最後に笑うのは誰か
最後に笑うのは誰か
Reno Single
Desperate agai temirebaii
Mi sou no kotona kami yori saigo ni era bareshi mono
Hai kai de ou noze o merai teiru nokai?
Destruct doreo shinjiru?
Masui to o mae ga arebaii
Mirai wa dare no moto ni mo byodou ni shuui kakaru no sa seikai naku
Yume no yoni kimi o michibiku kagayaki ga ori soso gebaiikedo
Shi no hai ka nani ka? Unmei no toki ni sukuwareru ka kakeyouze
Seigo ni warau no wa dare ka
Yuku atemonai naratazune youka
Tengoku demo maika na mae o motte
Yume o mita tokoru de dose kareta jide kurigae shite kudakesa
Shi no hai ka nani ka? Kimi dareka umaku kiseki ote ni irete
Shi no hai ka nani ka? Unmei no toki ni suku wareruka kakeyouze
Seigo ni warau no wa dare ka
Seigo ni warau no wa dare ka
Curiosity
歌：L'Arc～en～Ciel
作詞：HYDE
作曲：TETSU
Desperate あがいてみればいい
無数の異なる神より最後に選ばれし者
廃墟で王の座を狙っているのかい?
Destruct どれを信じる?
麻酔とお前があればいい
未来は誰の元にも平等に襲いかかるのさ例外なく
夢のように君を導く輝きが降り注げばいいけど…
死の灰か何か? 運命の時に救われるか賭けようぜ
最後に笑うのは誰か
行くあてもないなら尋ねようか
天国でも真赤な薔薇を持って
夢を見た所でどうせ枯れた地で繰り返してくだけさ
死の灰か何か? 君だけがうまく奇跡を手に入れて
死の灰か何か? 運命の時に救われるか賭けようぜ
最後に笑うのは誰か
最後に笑うのは誰か
はたはた
急に聞きたくなった
このかっけぇうたが
CBRKJPN
シンプルながら傑作だと思う
百連
ラルクで好きな曲ベスト３に入る
アルバム良曲多かった
水橋紗央莉
リリースされた1999年の世紀末の空気感とか雰囲気を上手く表している曲だと思う。
我集院照英
探したらあって嬉しい😄カッコ良すぎ✨
abdullakc
its so cool song!!!
はたはた
😎
高橋祐子
hydeさんの横顔、絵になるなぁ😍美しい、、
ヒロ
カッケー！^ ^