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.
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L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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幼い頃から爪先立ちで
届かない扉が有ったよね
時間を忘れて彷徨い尽くした
迷路の道はいつもそこに行き当たる
無意識に君の笑顔を
探すのは止められない
僕は駆けて行く
たとえ遥か遠く
離ればなれになっても
繋がり合う想い
悪戯な運命が降り掛かろうとも
壊れやしない
望まれる明日がその先にあると
頭の奥で誰もが気付いているはずさ
晴れ渡る日々に争いの道具が
消え去る時をいつか君に見せたいな
傷つけ合うのを止めない
堕ちて行く世界だけど
君に出会えた事だけでもう
何も恐くは無い
たとえこの身体が
いくら燃え尽きても良いさ
君に捧ぐなら
大空へと僕は
真っ白に舞い上がり守ってあげる
たとえ遥か遠く
離ればなれになっても
繋がり合う想い
悪戯な運命が降り掛かろうとも
壊れやしない
たとえこの身体が
いくら燃え尽きても良いさ
君に捧ぐなら
いつか生まれ変わる世界が
その目に届くと良いな
The lyrics of L'Arc~en~Ciel's song Link evoke a sense of nostalgia, as the singer reflects on his childhood memories and the struggles he faced when he was young. There was a door that he couldn't reach on his toes, and he used to wander around the maze-like path, often getting lost. He subconsciously looks for the smile of his loved one, and no matter how far away he is, his feelings stay connected to her. He runs towards her, unchanging in his conviction.
The singer expresses a hope for a better tomorrow and a desire to see the weapons of war disappear in days clearer than today. He will fondly remember meeting his loved one and will not be afraid of anything. Even if his body burns out and he is reduced to ashes, he is willing to dedicate himself to his beloved and fly up to the great sky to protect her. The singer expresses a strong belief that as long as they are connected to each other in spirit, their bond will never break, no matter what cruel fate may befall them.
Line by Line Meaning
覚えているかい?
Do you remember?
幼い頃から爪先立ちで
As a child, standing on your tiptoes
届かない扉が有ったよね
There was a door that you couldn't reach
時間を忘れて彷徨い尽くした
Wandering aimlessly, forgetting about time
迷路の道はいつもそこに行き当たる
The road of the maze always ends up there
無意識に君の笑顔を
Unconsciously searching for your smile
探すのは止められない
Can't stop searching
何一つ変わらずに今も
Even now, nothing has changed
僕は駆けて行く
I'll run towards you
たとえ遥か遠く
Even if it's far away
離ればなれになっても
Even if we're separated
繋がり合う想い
Our connected feelings
悪戯な運命が降り掛かろうとも
Even if a mischievous fate comes down on us
壊れやしない
We won't break
望まれる明日がその先にあると
There's a desired tomorrow waiting for us
頭の奥で誰もが気付いているはずさ
Everyone must realize it in the back of their head
晴れ渡る日々に争いの道具が
In the clear days, the tools of conflict disappear
消え去る時をいつか君に見せたいな
Someday I want to show you the moment they disappear
傷つけ合うのを止めない
I won't stop hurting each other
堕ちて行く世界だけど
The world is falling apart
君に出会えた事だけでもう
Just meeting you is already enough
何も恐くは無い
I'm not afraid of anything
たとえこの身体が
Even if this body
いくら燃え尽きても良いさ
Burns out, it's okay
君に捧ぐなら
If it's for you
大空へと僕は
I'll soar into the sky
真っ白に舞い上がり守ってあげる
I'll fly up, pure white, and protect you
いつか生まれ変わる世界が
Someday, a world where we are reborn
その目に届くと良いな
I hope it reaches your eyes
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hyde, Tetsuya
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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L’Arc~en~Ciel
作曲︰tetsu
作詞︰hyde
歌詞
覚えているかい?
幼い頃から爪先立ちで届かない扉が有ったよね
時間を忘れて彷徨い尽くした
迷路の道はいつもそこに行き当たる
無意識に君の笑顔を探すのは止められない
何一つ変わらずに今も僕は駆けて行く
たとえ遥か遠く離ればなれになっても
繋がり合う想い
悪戯な運命が降り掛かろうとも壊れやしない
望まれる明日がその先にあると
頭の奥で誰もが気付いているはずさ
晴れ渡る日々に争いの道具が
消え去る時をいつか君に見せたいな
傷つけ合うのを止めない堕ちて行く世界だけど
君に出会えた事だけでもう何も恐くは無い
たとえこの身体がいくら燃え尽きても良いさ
君に捧ぐなら
大空へと僕は真っ白に舞い上がり守ってあげる
たとえ遥か遠く離ればなれになっても
繋がり合う想い
悪戯な運命が降り掛かろうとも壊れやしない
たとえこの身体がいくら燃え尽きても良いさ
君に捧ぐなら
いつか生まれ変わる世界がその目に届くと良いな
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歌：L'Arc～en～Ciel
作詞：HYDE
作曲：TETSU
覚えているかい？
幼い頃から爪先立ちで届かない扉が有ったよね
時間を忘れて彷徨い尽くした
迷路の道はいつもそこに行き当たる
無意識に君の笑顔を探すのは止められない
何一つ変わらずに今も僕は駆けて行く
たとえ遥か遠く離ればなれになっても繋がり合う想い
悪戯な運命が降り掛かかろうとも壊れやしない
望まれる明日がその先にあると
頭の奥で誰もが気付いているはずさ
晴れ渡る日々に争いの道具が
消え去る時をいつか君に見せたいな
傷つけ合うのを止めない堕ちて行く世界だけど
君に出会えた事だけでもう何も恐くは無い
たとえこの身体がいくら燃え尽きても良いさ 君に捧ぐなら
大空へと僕は真っ白に舞い上がり守ってあげる
たとえ遥か遠く離ればなれになっても繋がり合う想い
悪戯な運命が降り掛かかろうとも壊れやしない
たとえこの身体がいくら燃え尽きても良いさ 君に捧ぐなら
いつか生まれ変わる世界がその目に届くと良いな
@munmunmunmunmun
自分用
覚えているかい?
幼い頃から爪先立ちで届かない扉が有ったよね
時間を忘れて彷徨い尽くした
迷路の道はいつもそこに行き当たる
無意識に君の笑顔を探すのは止められない
何一つ変わらずに今も僕は駆けて行く
たとえ遥か遠く離ればなれになっても繋がり合う想い
悪戯な運命が降り掛かかろうとも壊れやしない
望まれる明日がその先にあると
頭の奥で誰もが気付いているはずさ
晴れ渡る日々に争いの道具が
消え去る時をいつか君に見せたいな
傷つけ合うのを止めない堕ちて行く世界だけど
君に出会えた事だけでもう何も恐くは無い
たとえこの身体がいくら燃え尽きても良いさ 君に捧ぐなら
大空へと僕は真っ白に舞い上がり守ってあげる
たとえ遥か遠く離ればなれになっても繋がり合う想い
悪戯な運命が降り掛かかろうとも壊れやしない
たとえこの身体がいくら燃え尽きても良いさ 君に捧ぐなら
いつか生まれ変わる世界がその目に届くと良いな
@masa3869
結局イケメンはどんな髪型だろうがイケメンなんだって証明よなw
@user-ei7th7ye3q
ワイがやれば美容院で「Linkのhydeにしてください！！」といったが最後、失笑されながら少ない髪の毛をなんとかこの髪型にしてもらい電車で邪魔だなって白い目で見られ、スーパーで卵コーナーにニワトリがいたw迷子の子供探してんのかなって指さされ、職場で直してこい！と怒られ、コンビニで●ァミチキかったら共食いwとかバイトの子にいわれて、帰り道でおまわりさんに職質され、近所迷惑だとおとんに怒られて、おかんに美容院でなくて病院に連れて行かれるとこまで想像できた…😂イケメン万歳、hydeの頭皮に祝福を…🎉
@Gyakubari_Anti
ビッグウェーブニキは似合ってたやん
@user-to2om3dr8j
この曲を聴くと希望に溢れて「もうちょい頑張ってみよ」ってなる。
@nonofficial2103
LinkもそうだけどDive to blueとかsnow drop、風にきえないでみたいなtetsuyaの曲の空気清浄機みたいな爽やかさがすごく好き
@Masa-es6yi
ビビットカラー好き
@user-vv2uq3uz3d
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L’Arc~en~Ciel
作曲︰tetsu
作詞︰hyde
歌詞
覚えているかい?
幼い頃から爪先立ちで届かない扉が有ったよね
時間を忘れて彷徨い尽くした
迷路の道はいつもそこに行き当たる
無意識に君の笑顔を探すのは止められない
何一つ変わらずに今も僕は駆けて行く
たとえ遥か遠く離ればなれになっても
繋がり合う想い
悪戯な運命が降り掛かろうとも壊れやしない
望まれる明日がその先にあると
頭の奥で誰もが気付いているはずさ
晴れ渡る日々に争いの道具が
消え去る時をいつか君に見せたいな
傷つけ合うのを止めない堕ちて行く世界だけど
君に出会えた事だけでもう何も恐くは無い
たとえこの身体がいくら燃え尽きても良いさ
君に捧ぐなら
大空へと僕は真っ白に舞い上がり守ってあげる
たとえ遥か遠く離ればなれになっても
繋がり合う想い
悪戯な運命が降り掛かろうとも壊れやしない
たとえこの身体がいくら燃え尽きても良いさ
君に捧ぐなら
いつか生まれ変わる世界がその目に届くと良いな
@mikarin10062
歌詞どうもありがとうございます
@user-zx1pk6sf7y
うわぁすげぇ
@jekyllvk
エンディング曲のついでにオープニング曲も作ってよ～って結構な無茶ぶりに対してこの曲作って歌詞書いたの凄すぎる