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.
Pieces
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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悲しさにつまずいても 真実を見ていてね
そのままのあなたでいて
大好きなその笑顔 くもらせてごめんね
祈っても 時の流れ速すぎて
遠くまで流されたから戻れなくて
歳月は夜を夢に変えるみたいだから 目をこらして さぁ!
あなたのすぐそばに また新しい花が生まれて
木もれ日の中で鮮やかに揺れてる
いつまでも見守ってあげたいけど もう大丈夫
優しいその手を待ってる人がいるから 顔を上げて
ねぇ 遠い日に恋をしたあの人も
うららかなこの季節 愛する人と今 感じてるかな?
あぁ 私のかけらよ 力強くはばたいてゆけ
振り返らないで 広い海を越えて
たくさんの光がいつの日にもありますように
あなたがいるから この命は永遠に続いてゆく
あぁ 両手にあふれそうな想い出たち 枯れないように
ゆっくり明日をたずねてゆくから
私のかけらよ 力強くはばたいてゆけ
振り返らないで 広い海を越えて
The song Pieces by L'Arc~en~Ciel is a message of encouragement to someone who is going through a tough time. The lyrics urge the person to keep looking at the truth even when they are sad and not to lose themselves in the sadness. The singer apologizes for casting a cloud over the beloved person's smile, but admits that even prayer can't stop the rush of time, which has carried them too far away.
The lyrics contrast the past and present of the person they are addressing. The singer notes that new flowers have grown by the person's side but that they can no longer watch over them forever. Instead, the singer hopes that the person will look up because someone who is waiting for their gentle touch.
The song concludes with the singer hoping that the person will keep moving forward and keep their memories alive. The singer acknowledges that the person has many shining moments in their life, which will continue to exist because they exist.
Overall, the song is a reminder to stay optimistic and never give up, even in tough times. It encourages us to value our loved ones and cherish the good moments for eternity.
Line by Line Meaning
泣かないで 泣かないで 大切な瞳よ
Don't cry, don't cry, my precious eyes
悲しさにつまずいても 真実を見ていてね
Even if you stumble in sadness, keep looking for the truth
そのままのあなたでいて
Just be yourself
大好きなその笑顔 くもらせてごめんね
I'm sorry for darkening that smile that I love so much
祈っても 時の流れ速すぎて
Even if I pray, time flows too fast
遠くまで流されたから戻れなくて
Because it has carried me far away, I can't go back
あぁ 穏やかな輝きに彩られ
Ah, colored by a calm radiance
歳月は夜を夢に変えるみたいだから 目をこらして さぁ!
Since time seems to turn the night into dreams, keep your eyes peeled, come on!
あなたのすぐそばに また新しい花が生まれて
A new flower is born again right by your side
木もれ日の中で鮮やかに揺れてる
It sways vividly in the filtered sunlight
いつまでも見守ってあげたいけど もう大丈夫
I want to watch over you forever, but it's okay now
優しいその手を待ってる人がいるから 顔を上げて
There are people waiting for that gentle hand of yours, so lift up your face
ねぇ 遠い日に恋をしたあの人も
Hey, I wonder if that person I loved long ago
うららかなこの季節 愛する人と今 感じてるかな?
Is feeling the same way as me and the person I love during this bright season?
あぁ 私のかけらよ 力強くはばたいてゆけ
Ah, my pieces, fly powerfully
振り返らないで 広い海を越えて
Don't look back, cross over the vast sea
たくさんの光がいつの日にもありますように
May there always be plenty of light
あなたがいるから この命は永遠に続いてゆく
Because you are here, this life continues on forever
両手にあふれそうな想い出たち 枯れないように
So that the memories overflowing in both hands won't wither
ゆっくり明日をたずねてゆくから
I'll slowly search for tomorrow
私のかけらよ 力強くはばたいてゆけ
My pieces, fly powerfully
振り返らないで 広い海を越えて
Don't look back, cross over the vast sea
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hyde, Tetsu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ojisanbiyoushi
泣かないで泣かないで
大切な瞳よ
悲しさにつまずいても
真実を見ていてね
そのままの
あなたでいて
大好きなその笑顔
くもらせてごめんね
祈っても時の流れ
早すぎて
遠くまで
流されたから
戻れなくて
あぁ穏やかな
輝きに彩られ
歳月は夜を夢に
変えるみたいだから
目をこらして さぁ！
あなたのすぐそばに
また新しい
花が生まれて
木もれ日の中で
鮮やかに揺れてる
いつまでも見守って
あげたいけど
もう大丈夫
優しいその手を
待ってる人がいるから
顔を上げて
ねぇ遠い日に
恋をしたあの人も
うららかなこの季節
愛する人と今
感じてるかな？
あぁ私のかけらよ
力強くはばたいてゆけ
振り返らないで
広い海を越えて
たくさんの光が
いつの日にも
ありますように
あなたがいるから
この命は永遠に
続いてゆく
あぁ両手にあふれそうな
想い出たち
枯れないように
ゆっくり明日を
たずねてゆくから
私のかけらよ
力強くはばたいてゆけ
振り返らないで
広い海を越えて
@user-zw7gj1px8z
音楽の影響力、
心の影響力、
凄いですね。
僕も、ラルクの曲で、
色々気持ちで、
助けられました。
あなたが、
今現在も、
お元気で、
ご幸せで、
ありますように～
😌🌸💓～……
@ojisanbiyoushi
泣かないで泣かないで
大切な瞳よ
悲しさにつまずいても
真実を見ていてね
そのままの
あなたでいて
大好きなその笑顔
くもらせてごめんね
祈っても時の流れ
早すぎて
遠くまで
流されたから
戻れなくて
あぁ穏やかな
輝きに彩られ
歳月は夜を夢に
変えるみたいだから
目をこらして さぁ！
あなたのすぐそばに
また新しい
花が生まれて
木もれ日の中で
鮮やかに揺れてる
いつまでも見守って
あげたいけど
もう大丈夫
優しいその手を
待ってる人がいるから
顔を上げて
ねぇ遠い日に
恋をしたあの人も
うららかなこの季節
愛する人と今
感じてるかな？
あぁ私のかけらよ
力強くはばたいてゆけ
振り返らないで
広い海を越えて
たくさんの光が
いつの日にも
ありますように
あなたがいるから
この命は永遠に
続いてゆく
あぁ両手にあふれそうな
想い出たち
枯れないように
ゆっくり明日を
たずねてゆくから
私のかけらよ
力強くはばたいてゆけ
振り返らないで
広い海を越えて
@mikarin10062
こんばんは、歌詞ありがとうございます
@user-nu4yz7ze8u
「悲しさにつまづいても真実を見ていてね そのままのあなたでいて」この詩に何度も救われた。本当に大切な曲です。
@user-ph1zl6gs4o
中学生の時におかんと初めて聴いてて、「わたしのかけらよ」が恋人に対するラブソングかな？と思っていたけど、20年経ち父親になって聴くと自分の子供に対する愛情の歌にも聴こえ。
先日一緒に聞いてたおかんが亡くなったんだけど、病室で聞きたいっていうから一緒に聴いてたら「わたしのかけらよ」って私に関わったすべての人への感謝の気持ちと愛情なんだよって…
葬式のあと聴いたら泣けてきて…
こんな素晴らしい楽曲をありがとう
@yuttan26
ごめん、泣いた……
@monckey2525
そうですね私の欠片と言うと大喧嘩した人も含まれますね
私は大喧嘩した人が現在幸せであることを願います
@user-hp2ud2dg2l
自分の将来の子供の事を思って作ったって話を当時なんか聞きました(^_^;
@Mr.CB1983
自分の子供を「私の欠片」って表現するの素敵。
それだけ大切な存在ってことなんだろなぁと
@eri-eri8192
一週間前に天使になった犬がこういうこと言ってるような気がして涙が止まらない
@hiro0426able
鳥山明さんの訃報を受け、改めてこの曲が胸に染みています😢