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.
12. STAY AWAY
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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Maybe lucky, maybe lucky, I dare say I'm lucky
レールの上に沿って どこまで行けるかな
Maybe lucky, maybe lucky, I dare say I'm lucky
焼き増しの世界には惹かれないから
君の未来はあっち さぁ trying, trying in yourself
Causes stain stay away
Causes stain stay away
まっさらな太陽は 誰にも降り注ぐ
Maybe happy, maybe happy, I dare say I'm happy
うるさく言わないでね 沈んでしまうから
Maybe happy, maybe happy, I dare say I'm happy
絡みつく世界にはうんざりなのさ
影踏みしてないで さぁ trying, trying in yourself
Causes stain stay away
Causes stain stay away
Causes stain stay away
Right away, oh! Bother me
生まれながら僕は無法状態さ
石ころ転がし さぁ trying, trying in myself
Causes stain stay away
Causes stain stay away
Causes stain stay away
Right away
浮かぶ雲のように 誰も僕を掴めない
何もかもを壊し 自由のもとに生まれた
The lyrics of "STAY AWAY" by L'Arc-en-Ciel are imbued with messages of personal freedom and individuality, outlining sentiments of defying conventions, and forging one’s own path. The empowering lyrics also highlight the theme of self-reliance, emphasizing the message that each person has the power to defy the odds and prove naysayers wrong. The opening lines, "抜け出した大地で 手に入れたのは自由" (“On the liberated land, freedom is what I got”) makes a profound statement about the power of freedom and how it can be attained by breaking from the norm.
The lyrics also touch on themes of perseverance in the face of adversity, displaying a level of assurance and self-belief amid the uncertain nature of life. The lines, "生まれながら僕は無法状態さ 石ころ転がし さぁ trying, trying in myself" (“I was born in a state of lawlessness, rolling stones trying, trying in myself”) emphasizes how some people may be born into unfavorable conditions, but they can still strive to be their best selves, despite the obstacles they face.
Overall, "STAY AWAY" is a song that celebrates the power of personal freedom, provides a message of perseverance, and encourages listeners to forge their own paths in life.
Line by Line Meaning
抜け出した大地で 手に入れたのは自由
After escaping, I obtained freedom.
レールの上に沿って どこまで行けるかな
I wonder how far I can go along the rails.
焼き増しの世界には惹かれないから
君の未来はあっち さぁ trying, trying in yourself
I'm not attracted to a photo-shopped world, so your future is over there, come on, trying, trying in yourself.
Causes stain stay away
Stay away from things that can cause a stain.
まっさらな太陽は 誰にも降り注ぐ
The pure sun shines on everyone.
うるさく言わないでね 沈んでしまうから
Don't say anything too noisy, otherwise I'll sink.
絡みつく世界にはうんざりなのさ
影踏みしてないで さぁ trying, trying in yourself
I'm sick of this entwining world, so stop staying in the shadows, come on trying, trying in yourself.
Causes stain stay away
Stay away from things that can cause a stain.
Causes stain stay away
Stay away from things that can cause a stain.
Causes stain stay away
Right away, oh! Bother me
Stay away from things that can cause a stain. Right away, oh! Bother me.
生まれながら僕は無法状態さ
石ころ転がし さぁ trying, trying in myself
Since birth, I have been in a lawless state. Rolling the stone, come on trying, trying in myself.
Causes stain stay away
Stay away from things that can cause a stain.
Causes stain stay away
Stay away from things that can cause a stain.
Causes stain stay away
Right away
Stay away from things that can cause a stain. Right away.
浮かぶ雲のように 誰も僕を掴めない
何もかもを壊し 自由のもとに生まれた
Like a floating cloud, nobody can catch me. Born under the basis of freedom, breaking everything.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tetsu, Hyde
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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ピアノ弾ける
ギター弾ける
ドラム叩ける
ヴァイオリン弾ける
三味線弾ける
歌上手い
ダンス上手い
馬に乗れる
逆立ち歩き出来る
バク転出来る
バク宙出来る
ルックス良い
面白い
ハイスペックすぎない？
@blackworld1819
GACKT、西川さん、hydeって歌声聴いたらすぐにわかるほどの歌の上手さと個性がある。
@huihui1842
奇遇にも全員深夜(web)帯アニメでタイアップ歌えてたりするんだよな、YOSHIKIさんとかもサプライしてたりするしさ、共通してるのは皆時代の変化に強い、て感じがする。
@user-tk1pq9qd1x
変にhydeの歌い方を意識しすぎるとこなく自分の持ち味を出し、かつ原曲へのリスペクトを感じさせるのはプロだなあ。
@bay-corn
stay awayを歌って踊れるのは希少。
L'Arc～en～Cielへのリスペクトとファンを楽しませたい想いが伝わる。
努力の賜物。
@Gold_Hawk920
GACKTマジでなにやってもGACKTが崩れないから凄いわ…(？)
@MiMi-ce8kl
友達の曲を全力でカバーするGACKTにめっちゃ笑った
良いコンビだw
@user-mo3of6dy2r
でえええええGacktのstayawayかっけえ！
ファン層も一部は被ってるだろうしお客さん楽しかったろうな〜
@Xploomer
本家のPVはCGなんだから想像以上のクオリティで完コピしなくていいんですよw
@user-fg9bh9ol4f
hydeさんの曲を難なく歌いこなすGackt様さすがです！hydeさんに対する愛情深さがよく分かります！Gackt様のhydeさんLoveはさすがです！！
@OHAGURO555
これ私ならテンション上がるけどなー。hydeと仲良いし、ちゃんとこういうノリが許される曲選んでるあたりラルクへのリスペクトも感じられるし。