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.
Anemone
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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包まれて歩み出す あなたへと
輝かしい思い出 刻まれたまま
風はあおる港へ続く道へ
愛しいその人を想う
気持ちは冬を越えてゆく
鮮やかな季節 あぁ 花が咲くのを
待つことなく船はゆく まだ見ぬ場所へ
静かに燃える炎は
誰にも消せはしないから
海を渡る小船は遠く
願いをこめて大地を求める
そう 私の心はひとつ
永遠のちかいをその手にゆだねて
今 私に運命の時を
告ぐ鐘の音が鳴り響いている
あぁアネモネ あぁアネモネよ
あの丘を赤く染めゆく頃には
あなたへと 旅立っている
あなたへと 旅立って あぁ あなたへと
The lyrics of L'Arc~en~Ciel's song Anemone depict a person's journey, wrapping themselves in the warmth of their loved ones' kindness as they set out. The glory of their memories engraved within them, they embark on a path leading to the harbor that stretches out endlessly towards the blowing wind. The person fondly remembers their significant other, their feelings enduring through the hardships of winter. The ship sets sail without waiting for the vivid season to arrive, heading towards an unknown destination.
The quiet flame burning within the person shows that it can never be extinguished by anyone. The small ship crossing the sea is far away but sends its wishes seeking the land. The person's heart entrusts one bond of eternity into their hands. The fate of time is ringing in bells, and the person bids farewell to their loved ones as they set off towards the hill, a place that will be painted red with the blooming anemone flowers during their absence.
The song Anemone captures the emotions of a person leaving their loved ones behind to embark on a journey towards unfamiliar territory. The lyrics describe the person's longing for their significant other to cherish the warmth of their love during their journey. It is a song that highlights the power of memories that can help a person navigate through life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
大切な人々その優しさに 包まれて歩み出す あなたへと
Surrounded by the kindness of your loved ones, you walk towards your chosen path.
輝かしい思い出 刻まれたまま 風はあおる港へ続く道へ
The brilliant memories of the past continue to guide you towards the harbor that the winds are blowing towards.
愛しいその人を想う 気持ちは冬を越えてゆく
Thinking of your cherished one, your feelings cross over the winter season and continue to thrive.
鮮やかな季節 あぁ 花が咲くのを 待つことなく船はゆく まだ見ぬ場所へ
Without waiting for the vibrant season for blooming flowers, the boat sets sail towards unexplored territories.
静かに燃える炎は 誰にも消せはしないから
The quietly burning flames cannot be extinguished by anyone.
海を渡る小船は遠く 願いをこめて大地を求める そう 私の心はひとつ 永遠のちかいをその手にゆだねて
Crossing the sea, the small boat seeks the distant land with a single heart, entrusting its eternal distance into its hands.
今 私に運命の時を 告ぐ鐘の音が鳴り響いている
Now, the bell ringing tells me that it is the time of my destiny.
あぁアネモネ あぁアネモネよ あの丘を赤く染めゆく頃には
Oh Anemone, oh Anemone, when the hill is dyed red,
あなたへと 旅立っている あなたへと 旅立って あぁ あなたへと
I depart towards you, towards you, oh towards you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hyde
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
agatha novitasari
Daisetsu na hitobito sono yasashisa ni
Tsutsumarete ayumidasu Anata e to
Kagayakashii omoide Kizamareta mama
Kaze wa aoru minato e tsuzuku michi
Itoshii sono hito wo omou
Kimochi wa fuyu wo koeteyuku
Azayaka na kisetsu Aa Hana ga saku no wo
Matsu koto naku fune wa yuku Mada minu basho e
Shizuka ni moeru honoo wa
Dare ni mo kese wa shinai kara
Umi wo wataru kobune wa tooku
Negai wo komete daichi wo motomeru
Sou watashi no kokoro wa hitotsu
Eien no chikai wo sono te ni yudanete
Ima Watashi ni sadame no toki wo
Tsugu kane no ne ga narihibiiteiru
Aa anemone Aa anemone
Ano oka wo akaku someyuku koro ni wa
Anata e to
Tabidatteiru
Anata e to Tabidatte Aa
Anata e to
we got that boom
yuta really knows what to give us for our emotions
Yu Yu Mon
He cover this song yesterday
Tailanna Sodré
The instrumental of this is really powerful. Yuta has such a good taste 💚
kindheartedmuah
For anyone who doesn't know the meaning behind these lyrics Hyde wrote this song for his wife Megumi. How romantic right? He must think of her like the anemone flower. Also the lyrical imagery of the sailing boat is similar to the boat in their song Eien.
Min Suga
I already love Japanese songs as it is~ And Yuta really over here recommending what's good for my soul~ I hope he covers this one day!!
Amalie Valeur
I love seeing these old comments now, so fun. Have you heard his cover yet? It's so beautiful 💖
Yasika Yas Channel
Nakamoto Yuta bring me here.
And the music and also the song was make me goosebumps.
Thanks to Yuta and Hyde, I always want to hear L'Arc en Ciel song, but this is good
xuxixuxi
yuta really led me here today, this is actually good.
Yu Yu Mon
Yuta cover this song yesterday.
Jhoana Sofía De La Torre Martínez
The public today cover on their GI