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.
Pretty girl
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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何でも上がってく yeah!
脚を広げて のぞく景色は
眩いばかりだぜ
そう 今は 光を 握ってる
Please! Don't be shy!
Pretty girl, pretty girl! Yeah!
Take it
ドアを たたき 破れ
好きにして! さあ
You gotta feeling, feeling
けど いつも そこまで
どこまでいくか決めずにはじめ
今は どの辺り? Yeah!
ゆらゆら誘う 蝶々と戯れ
ハグしてキスしよう!
朝陽を見るまで! そのままで!
Please! Don't be shy!
Pretty girl, pretty girl! Yeah!
煌めく 今を かさね take it!
Take it
視線を あわせたまま
好きにして! さあ
You gotta feeling, feeling
けど いつも そこまで
そう いつも ここまで
もう ひとつだけ
もう ひとつだけ
ないものねだりじゃ きりがない
あるものばかりじゃ つまらない
So you are mine!
Pretty girl, pretty girl! Yeah!
煌めく 今を かさね take it!
Take it
瞳開けたまま 身体中で
You gotta feeling, feeling
けど いつも そこまで
そう いつも ここまで
目が覚めて ゲームオーバー
The lyrics of L'Arc~en~Ciel's song "Pretty girl" describe a dream of a deep and intense love. The dreamer awakens in a beautiful and bright world and holds the power of light in their hands. The person is then encouraged to take whatever they want and enjoy themselves, without fear or reservations. The pretty girl, in the context of the song, is someone who knows how to live life and seize the moment. She invites the dreamer to join her and experience the beauty of the world around them, without worrying about where the journey will take them.
The verses of the song alternate between a dreamlike state and a more upbeat and in-your-face tone. The chorus is catchy and repetitive, with the words "pretty girl" repeated multiple times. The message of the song is an invitation to live life to the fullest and take chances, without worrying about the consequences or the destination.
Overall, "Pretty girl" is a song that celebrates the joy of living and encourages people to seize the day. It is a catchy, upbeat track that combines rock, pop, and synth elements to create a unique sound.
Line by Line Meaning
夢を見てたよ 濃い恋する夢
I was dreaming a dream about a deep love
何でも上がってく yeah!
Everything is rising up
脚を広げて のぞく景色は
Spread your legs to see the scenery
眩いばかりだぜ
It's just too dazzling
そう 今は 光を 握ってる
Yes, now I'm holding onto the light
Please! Don't be shy!
Please don't be shy
Pretty girl, pretty girl! Yeah!
You're a pretty girl, a pretty girl, yeah!
そこから先を かさね take it!
Keep on going from there and take it!
Take it
Take it
ドアを たたき 破れ
Knock on the door and break it down
好きにして! さあ
Do what you like! Come on
You gotta feeling, feeling
You've got a feeling, feeling
けど いつも そこまで
But it's always only to that point
どこまでいくか決めずにはじめ
Begin without deciding how far you'll go
今は どの辺り? Yeah!
Now, where are we? Yeah!
ゆらゆら誘う 蝶々と戯れ
Play with the butterflies that are swaying and enticing you
ハグしてキスしよう!
Let's hug and kiss!
朝陽を見るまで! そのままで!
Until we see the morning sun! Just like this!
煌めく 今を かさね take it!
Gather up the sparkling present and take it!
Take it
Take it
視線を あわせたまま
While keeping our eyes locked
好きにして! さあ
Do what you like! Come on
You gotta feeling, feeling
You've got a feeling, feeling
けど いつも そこまで
But it's always only to that point
そう いつも ここまで
Yes, always only to this point
もう ひとつだけ
Just one more thing
もう ひとつだけ
Just one more thing
ないものねだりじゃ きりがない
If you're constantly wanting things you don't have, there's no end to it
あるものばかりじゃ つまらない
It becomes boring if you only have what's there
So you are mine!
So you are mine!
Pretty girl, pretty girl! Yeah!
You're a pretty girl, a pretty girl, yeah!
煌めく 今を かさね take it!
Gather up the sparkling present and take it!
Take it
Take it
瞳開けたまま 身体中で
With eyes open, throughout your whole body
You gotta feeling, feeling
You've got a feeling, feeling
けど いつも そこまで
But it's always only to that point
そう いつも ここまで
Yes, always only to this point
目が覚めて ゲームオーバー
Wake up, game over
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ken
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