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.
雪の足跡
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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澄んだ空気に心は洗われてさかのぼる
立ち止まったり、回り道もしたけど
一つ一つが大切な記憶
今日のように いつの日も 君と共に・・・
降り出した雪が辺りを染めて
君が居たから今でも前を向いて進めるんだ
彩る冬を歩いて心からそう思う
歩道沿いには梢に咲く雪の花
白いキャンバス落書きの路面
冷たい手重ね合い温めあう
振り返り見れば並ぶ足跡
転んだ跡を眺め微笑みあう 冬の日
いつも手に手を取るように
こうして確り 踏み締め行こう
降り積もる雪と白い足跡
二人で描くように歩いてく いつまでも
そっと寄り添うみたいに
もう少しゆっくり 一緒に帰ろう
"雪の足跡" by L'Arc~en~Ciel is a song that speaks about the importance of memories shared with loved ones, especially during the winter season. The song begins by describing how the sound of a sigh rises along with the winter sky, and how the clear air seems to cleanse one's heart and memories. The singer then reflects on the importance of memories, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem, and how each one is a precious treasure that should be cherished. The snow, which then starts falling, envelops the singer and their loved one in a gentle embrace, symbolizing their shared bond.
As they walk through the winter landscape, the singer reflects on how they can continue moving forward thanks to their loved one's presence, and how the winter season is a beautiful canvas that colors their world. The snowflowers along the sidewalk and the markings on the snow-laden ground create a beautiful scenery that the two can appreciate together. The chorus speaks of the couple's journey, their footsteps leaving behind a trail that they can look back on and smile. They take each other's hand and keep moving forward, walking on the snow that falls to create more beautiful memories together.
In short, "雪の足跡" is a song that celebrates the importance of memories and shared experiences, especially during the winter season. It speaks of the beauty of life and the joy that comes from walking through it with someone who loves you.
Line by Line Meaning
吐息がすっと昇って冬めく空溶けだした
Our breaths rise up in the air, melting the winter sky.
澄んだ空気に心は洗われてさかのぼる
Our hearts are cleansed and float back up as we inhale the crystal-clear air.
立ち止まったり、回り道もしたけど
We paused and took detours in our journey.
一つ一つが大切な記憶
Each and every memory is precious to us.
今日のように いつの日も 君と共に・・・
Like today, we want to be with you every single day...
降り出した雪が辺りを染めて
The snow that started to fall dye the surroundings.
僕らをそっと包み込んでゆくよ 優しく
It gently wraps and embraces us tenderly.
君が居たから今でも前を向いて進めるんだ
Because you were there, we can still move forward with our heads held high.
彩る冬を歩いて心からそう思う
As we walk through the colorful winter, we truly believe this.
歩道沿いには梢に咲く雪の花
Snow flowers blooming at the tips of trees line the sidewalk.
白いキャンバス落書きの路面
The white canvas of a road, filled with scribbles of snow.
冷たい手重ね合い温めあう
Our cold hands warm each other as they intertwine.
振り返り見れば並ぶ足跡
When we look back, we see our footprints side by side.
転んだ跡を眺め微笑みあう 冬の日
We smile as we look at the marks where we stumbled on a winter day.
いつも手に手を取るように
Just like we always hold hands,
こうして確り 踏み締め行こう
Let's firmly step forward together like this.
降り積もる雪と白い足跡
The snow piling up and the white footprints,
二人で描くように歩いてく いつまでも
As if we're painting, we walk together forever.
そっと寄り添うみたいに
Like we're gently snuggling,
もう少しゆっくり 一緒に帰ろう
Let's walk back home together a little slower.
Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nega Sei
吐息がすっと昇って 冬めく空溶けだした
澄んだ空気に心は 洗われてさかのぼる
立ち止まったり、回り道もしたけど
一つ一つが大切な記憶 今日のように
いつの日も 君と共に…
降り出した雪が辺りを染めて
僕らをそっと包み込んでゆくよ
優しく
君が居たから今でも 前を向いて進めるんだ
彩る冬を歩いて心から そう思う
歩道沿いには梢に咲く雪の花
白いキャンバス落書きの路面
冷たい手重ね合い温めあう
振り返り見れば並ぶ足跡
転んだ跡を眺め微笑みあう
冬の日
(いつも手に手を取るように)
こうして確り 踏み締め行こう
降り積もる雪と白い足跡
二人で描くように歩いてく
いつまでも
(そっと寄り添うみたいに)
もう少しゆっくり 一緒に帰ろう
coba mama
coba mama
1 秒前
hydeが朝起きて声が出て出なくてリハも来れなかった日のですね。
メンバーが涙ぐんでるのが印象的です。
何だかんだ言ってもメンバー同士の距離感で成り立っているバンド。
ラルク🌈はファンだけでなく神様にも見守られてる唯一無二のバンドだと思いました。
face two
最近は似たり寄ったりのバンド多いけど、ラルクにしか作れない模倣困難性の高い作品を数多く生み出しているのが本当にすごい
7716xxx
バンド初のクリスマスをコンセプトにした2日間のLIVEの最後の一曲がこの曲です。
直前のMCで「朝起きたら声が出なくて、メンバーを含めいろんな人に助けてもらってLIVE直前に声が出るようになった」と話し、「最後、振り絞って歌います」と歌われた分、いつも以上に歌詞の一つ一つに心が籠もっているように感じられました。
歌い終わって「よかった」と口パクされたのが印象的でした。
Luru 46
幻想的だったり退廃的だったり、神秘的な楽曲もあれば、こういう日常のある瞬間みたいなのを切り取ったちょっと心が温まるような楽曲もあって、ラルクの楽曲の振り幅ほんと凄い。
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ですね🌈
Tyruzz
From 2004 and now 2023 l arc en ciel still my favorite jrock band❤️
ireumeobseo
This is one of my favorite L‘arc perfomances ever. HYDEs vocals and the whole bands emotions are so inspiring! Can’t put it into words-
Darma Darmawan Oke Oke
Tehnik vocal hyde keren banget di lagu ini dan lirik yang indah dan dalem, keren abis 😎
ドシー
今年ライブに行って感じたけど、まじで歌唱力が上がり続けてる
直斗
ラルクリ最高すぎ😭
このライブでhydeが「今日朝起きたら声がでなくって、、、」って言ってたのに最後にこの雪の足跡、hyde凄すぎる。