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.
Link -KISS Mix-
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
何一つ変わらずに今も
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 song Link -KISS Mix- by L'Arc~en~Ciel is a song about the power of love and the hope of a bright future. The lyrics begin by reminiscing about a childhood memory of trying to reach a door on tiptoes and getting lost in a maze-like path. The singer is unable to stop searching for the smiling face of their loved one, even though they are far away. The lyrics convey the idea of an unbreakable bond between two people, even in the face of a mischievous fate.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this connection, with the singer vowing that even if they are separated and distant, their feelings will remain intertwined and unbreakable. The song then moves on to a more hopeful note, with the singer expressing the desire for a better tomorrow, where the tools of war will no longer be needed, and the world will be at peace. The singer expresses a willingness to give up everything, including their own life if necessary, in order to protect and care for their loved one.
Overall, the lyrics of Link -KISS Mix- convey a sense of love, devotion, and hope for the future, even in the face of difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
覚えているかい?
Do you remember?
幼い頃から爪先立ちで
On tiptoe since childhood
届かない扉が有ったよね
There was a door that I couldn't reach, right?
時間を忘れて彷徨い尽くした
I wandered around forgetting time
迷路の道はいつもそこに行き当たる
The path of the maze always reaches 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
I 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 run
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 emotions
悪戯な運命が降り掛かろうとも
Even if cruel fate strikes
壊れやしない
We won't break
望まれる明日がその先にあると
The desired tomorrow is beyond
頭の奥で誰もが気付いているはずさ
Everyone should realize it in the back of their head
晴れ渡る日々に争いの道具が
I want to show you the time when the tools of conflict disappear from our clear days
消え去る時をいつか君に見せたいな
I want to show you the time when it disappears
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
Even though the world is falling
君に出会えた事だけでもう
I'm no longer afraid, just meeting you
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 completely
君に捧ぐなら
If it's dedicated to you
大空へと僕は
To the great sky,
真っ白に舞い上がり守ってあげる
I'll fly up and protect it
いつか生まれ変わる世界が
I hope the world where we're reborn
その目に届くと良いな
Can reach your eyes someday
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: hyde
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SKOT_Kagari
Esta es una de mis canciones favoritas de todo FMA. La verdad que le hiciste justicia.
@ElisaPetrikowskiCovers
Precioso, chiquillo. Siempre me ha gustado muchísimo tu voz. Es tan reconocible y única. Me encantó ❤️
@LUENFD
Ay <3 Muchas gracias por las palabras Elisa :"3 Un placer siempre verla por aca ASDHLKAJSD
@Dark.Shingo
Felicidades mi estimado, casi me dieron ganas de volver a cantarla como en los buenos tiempos 😉 te quedó genial. Muchas gracias!
@lucianootaku3271
Lo amo master
@jaredmayen7484
¡Hermoso cover! Me hizo sentir jodidamente nostálgico :')
@nutelloparkerstark6450
Es la mejor versión al Español que he oído de esta bella canción :3
@jeikehard6095
el mejor cover que eh escuchado de esta cancion +1000
@El_Trusas_2405
Wow el mejor cover en español de Laruku que e oido 🤩
@tlalocksama
La mejor adaptación que hasta el momento me he topado de esta canción.