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.
BLESS
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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遠い地平線へ向かい優しい腕から
Ah ずっと駆けて来たんだね
最初は小さい歩幅で
一つ一つ歩を進め
振り向けば長い足跡
You have come a long way
Everything is for today
君へと夢は今 目の前で煌めいてる
花弁の舞降るような雪が祝福した
花々しい季節も横目に過ぎ去り
Ah ため息白くついて
迷ったりもしたけど
しんと張りつめた風景
鼓動は高鳴りを覚え
溢れる想いはこの瞬間を迎える
Everything is for today
空へと鐘の音が
時を告げ鳴り響くよ
翼ひろげ飛び立ってゆく君に
祝福あれ
Ah 想いを乗せ君は今 大地を蹴る
心ひとつ喜びも悲しみも全部
詰め込んで
君へと夢は今 目の前で煌めいてる
花弁の舞降るような雪が祝福した ah
The lyrics of "BLESS" by L'Arc~en~Ciel reflect the journey of a person who has come a long way towards their dreams. The opening lines set the stage for the dream and the journey, where the person is running towards the distant horizon. The lyrics suggest that the person has been running for a long time with small steps, one after the other. Though at times the path may have seemed unclear or distorted, the footsteps remained true and continuous.
The middle section of the song acknowledges the struggles and sighs on this journey, but the scenery around them keeps changing. The beauty of the seasons is observed and momentarily appreciated, but the person's heart and mind remain fixed on the ultimate goal, as they are filled with thoughts and emotions that overflow in the present moment. The lyrics emphasize that everything has been leading up to the present, and the moment of arrival is now.
Finally, the lyrics suggest that the person has emerged victorious, and their feelings and dreams are fulfilled as they take flight towards the sky. The sound of the bells ringing in the sky announces their arrival, and they take off with a heart full of joy, carrying all their emotions with them.
Overall, the lyrics of "BLESS" reflect the journey of a person towards their ultimate dream. Despite the struggles they faced, they have stayed true to their path and reached their destination, which now sparkles brightly before them.
Line by Line Meaning
君へと夢は今
Your dream is now, in the present moment.
遠い地平線へ向かい優しい腕から
Your dream is reaching for the distant horizon and is supported by gentle arms.
ずっと駆けて来たんだね
You have come a long way to be here.
最初は小さい歩幅で
At first, you took small steps towards your dream.
一つ一つ歩を進め
You kept moving forward, one step at a time.
振り向けば長い足跡
Looking back, you can see the long trail behind you.
歪んでても真直ぐ
Even though the path may have been crooked, you stayed true to yourself.
君へと夢は今 目の前で煌めいてる
Your dream is now shining brightly before your eyes.
花弁の舞降るような雪が祝福した
The snow falling like flower petals is a blessing.
花々しい季節も横目に過ぎ去り
The beautiful seasons have passed by quickly.
ため息白くついて
A white sigh lingers.
迷ったりもしたけど
You may have been lost at times.
しんと張りつめた風景
The landscape is tense and tight.
鼓動は高鳴りを覚え
Your heartbeat is racing.
溢れる想いはこの瞬間を迎える
Your overflowing emotions are celebrating this moment.
Everything is for today
Everything you did was for this moment.
空へと鐘の音が
The sound of bells reaches up to the sky.
時を告げ鳴り響くよ
It tolls, announcing the time.
翼ひろげ飛び立ってゆく君に
You spread your wings and take flight.
祝福あれ
May you be blessed.
想いを乗せ君は今 大地を蹴る
Your feelings are with you as you kick off the ground.
心ひとつ喜びも悲しみも全部
Your heart carries both joy and sorrow.
詰め込んで
You've packed it all in.
君へと夢は今 目の前で煌めいてる
Your dream is shining brightly before your eyes right now.
花弁の舞降るような雪が祝福した
The snow falling like flower petals is a blessing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hyde
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-on4bl6mp2h
君へと夢は今
遠い地平線へ向かい優しい腕から
ずっと駆けてきたんだね
最初は小さい歩幅で
一つ一つ歩を進め
振り向けば長い足跡
歪んでても真っ直ぐ
You have come a long way
Everything is for today
君へと夢は今 目の前で煌めいてる
花弁の舞い降るような雪が祝福した
花々しい季節も横目に過ぎ去り
ため息白くついて
迷ったりもしたけど
しんと張りつめた風景
鼓動は高鳴りを覚え
溢れる想いはこの瞬間を迎える
Everything is for today
空へと鐘の音が
時を告げ鳴り響くよ
翼ひろげ飛び立ってゆく君に
祝福あれ
想いを載せ君は今 大地を蹴る
心ひとつ喜びも悲しみも全部
詰め込んで
君へと夢は今 目の前で煌めいてる
花弁の舞い降るような雪が祝福した
@flowerchocola2926
日々の汗と涙の結晶が夢の舞台で
光輝き雪の花に祝福されるという
素敵な歌詞とメロディーに感動す
る❄️そしてhydeさんが
『曲の値打ちが上がった』という
最後のKenちゃんのタメの効いた
泣きのギターソロも素晴らしい💮
LIVEでの毎回違う流れるような
奏法もグット🎸
⋅⋅⋅金メダルラッシュだったら
もっとこの曲も盛り上がった
んだろうなぁ⋅⋅⋅
@floweryd3657
ラルクと同じ時代を生きてこれたこと。
それだけで最高に幸せを感じる😭
最高のバンドだと思います✨
@luru4697
BLESS、すごく好きな曲です。
「ここまでよく頑張ってきたね、だから大丈夫」ってhydeに言われているようで、しんどい時とかに聴くと心が救われます。
終盤でhydeさんとてっちゃんの声が重なって、kenちゃんのギターの音色が跳ね上がるところですごく感動する。
もちろんyukihiroさんのドラムも素晴らしいです。
@user-tu3yi9zu7v
このhydeさん爽やかイケメンすぎ
@-hry6128
このMVのhydeは髪型、衣装共にシンプルで歴代最強クラスにカッコいい！
@msmcmr.4983
わかります。
ライブのオシャレな感じも良いですけど、シンプルな髪型でも神ぐらいカッコいい。何してもカッコいい。すき
@ycwycw-lw5mc
hyde 沒畫眼睛 真的好好看❤
這支MV 拍得很好看
@user-xm6zm2sb2o
@@msmcmr.4983そうかあ？チビじゃん。笑
@Mas-decade9504
夏は叙情詩
冬はBLESS
サビから始まる曲好き
@user-io2bz1vu4o
今まであんまり聴いてこなかった曲だけど改めて聴くとものすごく良いな
@KM-me6pq
自分もラルクとファンダイク好きなので嬉しいです