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.
Daybreak''s Bell
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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Anata ni shindemo ayamete hoshiku mo nai onegai
Unmei sae nomikomare shizumisou na umi e to
Negai yo kaze ni notte yoake no kane wo narase yo
Tori no you ni My wishes over their airspace
Musuu no nami wo koe asu e tachimukau anata wo mamoritamae
Arasoi yo tomare!
Nee hito wa doushite kurikaeshi ayamachi wo kasaneteku?
Shinka shinai dare ni mo nagareru kono chi ga daikirai
Honnou de sabakiau dare no demo nai daichi de
Sumiwataru mirai ga kita nara kusabana mo heiki ni yadoru darou
My wishes over their airspace
Dareka yuriokoshite warui yume kara samashite yo
Kanau no nara My life I trade it for your pain
Dore dake inoreba ten ni todoku?
Ima asayake ga unabara to watashi wo utsusu
Negai yo kaze ni notte yoake no kane wo narase yo
Tori no you ni My wishes over their airspace
Musuu no nami wo koe asu e tachimukau anata wo mamoritamae
My life I trade it for your pain
Furimukazu habatake kono omoi wo hakonde ano sora wo tondeku
Mirai wa dare ni mo uchiotosenai
The lyrics to L'Arc~en~Ciel's "Daybreak's Bell" explore themes of fate, hope, and sacrifice. The first verse begins with pondering whether the meeting between the singer and their loved one was predetermined by fate. Despite the sadness of the potential loss of this person, the singer does not wish for them to suffer if they were to die. The second verse discusses the human tendency to repeat mistakes and how much the singer hates the blood that flows through everyone's veins. The bridge then introduces the idea of two forces clashing on an empty land and how, when the future clears up, the flowers will bloom peacefully. The chorus repeats the singer's wish for their dreams to be carried by the wind and for them to protect their loved one. The final verse shifts to the present and the beauty of the dawn, with the chorus reprised to restate the singer's willingness to sacrifice themselves for their loved one's well-being.
The use of imagery throughout the song, such as the ocean and birds, reflects the idea of hope and the unknown future. The lyrics also touch on the human condition, including the inevitability of mistakes and flaws, as well as the power of sacrifice and selflessness. Overall, "Daybreak's Bell" is a moving exploration of the complexity of emotions and experiences connected to love and the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Nee konna katachi no deai shika nakatta no? kanashii ne
Hey, did we only meet in this way? It's sad.
Anata ni shindemo ayamete hoshiku mo nai onegai
Even if I die, please don't pity me.
Unmei sae nomikomare shizumisou na umi e to
Being swallowed up by fate, I sink into the sea.
Negai yo kaze ni notte yoake no kane wo narase yo
Wishes, ride the wind and ring the bells of dawn.
Tori no you ni My wishes over their airspace
Like a bird, my wishes soar through the skies.
Musuu no nami wo koe asu e tachimukau anata wo mamoritamae
Overcome countless waves and protect you who face tomorrow.
My life I trade it for your pain
I'll give up my life to ease your pain.
Arasoi yo tomare!
Stop the conflict!
Nee hito wa doushite kurikaeshi ayamachi wo kasaneteku?
Hey, why do people repeat their mistakes?
Shinka shinai dare ni mo nagareru kono chi ga daikirai
I hate this land where nothing changes and everything drifts along.
Honnou de sabakiau dare no demo nai daichi de
On this ground where nobody competes, we fight on instinct.
Sumiwataru mirai ga kita nara kusabana mo heiki ni yadoru darou
If a clear future comes, even weeds will have a peaceful place to live.
Dareka yuriokoshite warui yume kara samashite yo
Someone, wake up from a bad dream and shake it off.
Kanau no nara My life I trade it for your pain
If it comes true, I'll give up my life to ease your pain.
Dore dake inoreba ten ni todoku?
How many wishes must I make to reach the heavens?
Ima asayake ga unabara to watashi wo utsusu
Now the sunrise reflects me on the vast ocean.
Furimukazu habatake kono omoi wo hakonde ano sora wo tondeku
Without looking back, I'll fly these feelings and soar to that sky.
Mirai wa dare ni mo uchiotosenai
The future won't be changed by anyone.
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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Diego Rey
Buen video, este opening es de los mejores de Gundam.
Achilles704
I love this song. Great anime. Long time Gundam fan.
Joseph Zayd
@Dalton Alfonso you are welcome xD
Dalton Alfonso
@Joseph Zayd Thank you, signed up and it seems to work :D I appreciate it!
Jensen Byron
@Joseph Zayd Yup, been watching on flixzone for since march myself :)
Joseph Zayd
@Dalton Alfonso i use flixzone. You can find it by googling =)
Dalton Alfonso
i guess it is quite off topic but do anyone know a good place to stream new tv shows online?
Tomé Filho
When I started watching gundam series this was one of my first.
Zhahn Angus Eras
same gundam double o was my first
Karl44m That Guy loving gunpla
This one is the anime i watch EVERYDAY