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.
瞳の住人
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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いったい君の事をどれくらい分かってるのかな
指先で地図辿るようには上手く行かないね
気づいているよ不安そうな顔隠してるくらい
急ぎ足の明日へと抵抗するように
駆け回っていても不思議なくらい・・・この胸は君を描くよ
どんな時も照らしてるあの太陽のようになれたなら
もう少しだけ君の匂いに・・・抱かれていたいな
外の空気に首輪を引かれ僕は背を向けた
白く滲んだ溜め息に知らされる時を
繰り返しながらふと思うのさ・・・なぜ僕はここに居るんだろう？
そばにいてずっと君の笑顔を見つめていたい
移り行く瞬間をその瞳に住んでいたい
どこまでも穏やかな色彩に彩られた
一つの風景画の中寄り添うように時を止めて欲しい永遠に
そばにいてずっと君の笑顔を見つめていたい
移り行く瞬間をその瞳に住んでいたい
いつの日か鮮やかな季節へと連れ出せたら
雪のように空に咲く花のもとへ・・・花のもとへ
The lyrics of 瞳の住人 (hitomi no jyuunin) by L'Arc-en-Ciel express the singer's desire to understand and be close to the person he cares for deeply. He reflects on how time has passed, and wonders how much he really knows about this person. He likens trying to understand them to tracing a map with his fingertips - a difficult and elusive task. He realizes that they seem anxious and are hiding their true feelings behind a mask of ease. Despite their attempts to keep their guard up, the singer still has a strong urge to draw them closer to him.
The second verse sees the singer trying to keep up with the fast pace of life, but he knows he must resist the urge to rush forward. He finds it impossible not to think of the person he loves and his heart keeps telling him that he should be drawing closer to them. The chorus expresses his wish to be able to bask in the shining light that emanates from the person he loves. He wants to breathe in their scent a little longer and hold them close. However, he recognizes that he must also be aware of the world outside of his own desires.
As the song progresses, the refrain is repeated with slight variations, each time emphasizing the singer's longing to be by the side of his loved one, taking in every moment with them. He wishes to stay by their side, experiencing their changing emotions and the passage of time together, in a serene and beautiful world, where even the colors are gentle and harmonious. The final lines express his hope of someday being able to take them to a more vibrant world where they can bloom like flowers in the sky.
Line by Line Meaning
数えきれない・・・でも少しの歳月は流れ
Numerous moments have passed, although it seems like just a short time
いったい君の事をどれくらい分かってるのかな
I wonder how well I really know you
指先で地図辿るようには上手く行かないね
It's not easy to understand you like tracing a map with my fingers
気づいているよ不安そうな顔隠してるくらい
I can see the worry in your eyes, even though you're hiding it well
急ぎ足の明日へと抵抗するように
I resist rushing towards tomorrow
駆け回っていても不思議なくらい・・・この胸は君を描くよ
No matter how much my heart races, it is always drawn to you
見上げれ輝きは色あせず溢れていた
Looking up, the radiance shone brightly and overflowed
どんな時も照らしてるあの太陽のようになれたなら
If only I could shine like that sun, illuminating every moment
もう少しだけ君の匂いに・・・抱かれていたいな
I want to hold you a little longer and take in your fragrance
外の空気に首輪を引かれ僕は背を向けた
I turned away, pulled by the collar of the outside air
白く滲んだ溜め息に知らされる時を
In the sighs that escape, I am reminded of passing time
繰り返しながらふと思うのさ・・・なぜ僕はここに居るんだろう？
As I repeat things, I can't help but wonder why I'm here
そばにいてずっと君の笑顔を見つめていたい
I want to be by your side and look at your smile forever
移り行く瞬間をその瞳に住んでいたい
I want to live in your eyes, even as moments pass
どこまでも穏やかな色彩に彩られた
Colored with an endlessly calm hue
一つの風景画の中寄り添うように時を止めて欲しい永遠に
Like a part of a landscape painting, I wish for time to stop in eternal peace
いつの日か鮮やかな季節へと連れ出せたら
If someday I can lead you to a vivid season
雪のように空に咲く花のもとへ・・・花のもとへ
To where flowers bloom in the sky like snowflakes... to where the flowers are
Contributed by Hudson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cherrywong7458
瞳の住人 / L'Arc~en~Ciel
作詞：hyde
作曲：tetsu
數えきれない...でも少しの歲月は流れ
一体君の事をどれくらいわかってるのかな
指先で地圖たどるようにはうまくいかないね
氣付いているよ不安そうな顏 隱してるくらい
急ぎ足の明日へと抵抗するように
驅け回ってても不思議なくらい...この胸は君を描くよ
見上げれば輝きは色褪せず溢れていた
どんなときも照らしてるあの太陽のようになったなら
もう少しだけ君のにおいに...抱かれていたいな
外の空氣に首輪を引かれ僕は背を向けた
白く滲んだ ため息に焦らされる季節を
くりかえしながらふと思うのさ...なぜ僕はここに居るんだろう
そばに居てずっと君の笑顏を見つめていたい
映りゆく瞬間はその瞳に住んでいたい
どこまでも穩やかな色彩に彩られた
ひとつの風景畫の中寄り添うように時を止めてほしい永遠に
そばに居てずっと君の笑顏を見つめていたい
映りゆく瞬間はその瞳に住んでいたい
いつの日か鮮やかな季節へと連れ出せたら
雪のように空に咲く花のもとへ...花のもとへ
@user-xc5nh4qf9f
全て日本語で形成された歌詞が美しい
@falcondetective7582
なんでこんなに美しくて、儚い歌作れるやろ
歌詞もメロディも唯一無二すぎる
@user-ss6pk3gj6m
個人的にはこの世にあるバラードの中でも最高ランクに位置するくらいに好き
@user-qz6vm5st8y
ラルクの魅了にかかって、もうすぐ３０年今聞いても色褪せないなぁ
@ciel208
リリース当時は中学生で、ラルクにハマるキッカケになった楽曲です。
お兄ちゃんがMDに焼いてくれて、何回も聴いたなぁ。
もう側にお兄ちゃんはいないけど、今でもMDは大切に残ってます。
@ktdhrt87
当時この曲が出て初めてPVを見た時、冒頭のぐしゃぐしゃな状態のシーンで「バンド内はこういう状態だったのかなぁ…」と胸がつまる想いをしてた
けど徐々にその状態から元に戻っていくような見せ方で、またやるんだな…！と胸が熱くなった
@user-vr1jw4gi3g
今日はじめて聞いた曲ですがめっちゃ良い曲でリピートが止まりません
@favorite685
たくさん聞いて〜😊
@TheF4tami
私も
@mitsurugida6033
You're lucky