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.
READY STEADY GO!
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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READY STEADY GIVE ME GOOD LUCK
READY STEADY NEVER LOOK BACK
LET'S GET STARTED READY STEADY GO
fukitondeyuku fuukei korogaru you ni mae he
Kurushimagire demo hyouteki ha mou minogasanai
Umoreta shinjitsu kono tenohira de tsukamitorou
muchuu de -hayaku- kakenuketekita
Urusai kurai ni harisakesou na kodou no takanari
hibiite -yonde-iru kimi no koe
Koko de tachidomaru you na jikan ha nai sa
READY STEADY GO
kazoekirenai kizu kakaekondeite mo
Chotto ya sotto jya tamashii made ha ubawasenai
ano oka no mukou de kimi ni deaeta nara
Nani kara hanasou sonna koto bakari omou yo
muchuu de -hayaku- kakenuketekita
Urusai kurai ni harisakesou na kodou no takanari
hibiite -yonde-iru kimi no koe
Koko de tachidomaru you na jikan ha nai sa
READY STEADY GO
(READY!)
READY STEADY CAN'T HOLD ME BACK
READY STEADY GIVE ME GOOD LUCK
READY STEADY NEVER LOOK BACK
LET'S GET STARTED READY STEADY GO
kokoro ha -hashiru- ano sora no shita
Karamawari suru kimochi ga sakebidasu no wo tomerarenai
kimi made -todoke- kitto ato sukoshi
Atsuku hizashi ga terasu kono michi no mukou
READY STEADY GO
PLEASE, TRUST ME
The lyrics of L'Arc~en~Ciel's song READY STEADY GO! seem to be a call to action, urging the listener to let go of their fears and doubts and just go for it. The song starts off with the phrase "READY STEADY CAN'T HOLD ME BACK, READY STEADY GIVE ME GOOD LUCK," which seems to suggest that the singer is ready to take on the world and wants good luck on their side. They then continue with "READY STEADY NEVER LOOK BACK, LET'S GET STARTED READY STEADY GO," conveying the idea that the singer is not going to let anything hold them back and is ready to move forward with their plans.
The next few lines describe the scene around the singer, with "fukitondeyuku fuukei korogaru you ni mae he, Kurushimagire demo hyouteki ha mou minogasanai" meaning that everything seems to be moving forward, even if it's chaotic and difficult to keep up. The singer then encourages the listener to face their challenges head-on, saying "ate ni naranai chizu yaiteshimaeba ii sa, Umoreta shinjitsu kono tenohira de tsukamitorou." The idea here is that even if the path forward is not clear, it's still worth pursuing, and the singer is urging the listener to seize any opportunities that come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
READY STEADY CAN'T HOLD ME BACK
I'm unstoppable, full speed ahead
READY STEADY GIVE ME GOOD LUCK
I'm ready to receive good fortune
READY STEADY NEVER LOOK BACK
I won't dwell on the past, only move forward
LET'S GET STARTED READY STEADY GO
Let's begin this journey with all our might
Like a rolling landscape, I'm leaping forward
I'm charging ahead, no matter the obstacle
Even if it's painful, I won't miss my target
No matter the cost, I'll reach my goal
If there's no map, it's okay to draw one yourself
I'll make my own path to success
Let's grasp the hidden truth in our palms
I'll uncover what's important and hold onto it
I'm dashing hastily, with a heartbeat that seems like it will burst
I'm moving with such intensity, it feels like my heart could explode
Your voice echoes and calls out
Your encouragement pushes me forward
There's no time to stand still here
I can't afford to pause or hesitate
I might be carrying countless wounds, but
Despite the scars I may bear, I won't back down
I won't steal your soul away easily
I won't take advantage of anyone
If I meet you on the other side of the hill
I'll try to start a conversation with you
I'm dashing hastily, with a heartbeat that seems like it will burst
I'm moving with such intensity, it feels like my heart could explode
Your voice echoes and calls out
Your encouragement pushes me forward
There's no time to stand still here
I can't afford to pause or hesitate
I might be carrying countless wounds, but
Despite the scars I may bear, I won't back down
PLEASE, TRUST ME
I'm asking for your faith in me
READY STEADY CAN'T HOLD ME BACK
I'm unstoppable, full speed ahead
READY STEADY GIVE ME GOOD LUCK
I'm ready to receive good fortune
READY STEADY NEVER LOOK BACK
I won't dwell on the past, only move forward
LET'S GET STARTED READY STEADY GO
Let's begin this journey with all our might
My heart runs beneath the sky
My emotions burst out and can't be contained
I can't stop the rushing feelings
I'm filled with such intense emotion, I can't calm down
I'm almost reaching you, just a little more
I'm getting closer to my goal
The sun shines brightly beyond this path
There's a bright future ahead
READY STEADY GO
Let's give it our all and take off!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HIDETO TAKARAI (PKA HYDE)
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-eg5vh9xn2n
自分用
READY STEADY CAN'T HOLD ME BACK
READY STEADY GIVE ME GOOD LUCK
READY STEADY NEVER LOOK BACK
LET'S GET STARTED READY STEADY GO
吹き飛んでゆく風景 転がるように前へ
苦し紛れでも 標的はもう見逃さない
あてにならない地図 焼いてしまえば良いさ
埋もれた真実 この掌でつかみ取ろう
夢中で-早く-駆け抜けて来た
うるさいくらいに張り裂けそうな鼓動の高鳴り
響いて-呼んで-いる君の声
ここで立ち止まるような時間は無いさ
READY STEADY GO
数えきれない傷 抱え込んでいても
ちょっとやそっとじゃ 魂までは奪わせない
あの丘の向こうで 君に出逢えたなら
何から話そう そんな事ばかり思うよ
夢中で-早く-駆け抜けて来た
うるさいくらいに張り裂けそうな鼓動の高鳴り
響いて-呼んで-いる君の声
ここで立ち止まるような時間は無いさ
READY STEADY GO
READY STEADY CAN'T HOLD ME BACK READY STEADY GIVE ME GOOD LUCK
READY STEADY NEVER LOOK BACK LET'S GET STARTED READY STEADY GO
心は-走る-あの空の下
空回りする気持ちが叫び出すのを止められない
君まで-届け-きっと後少し
熱く日差しが照らすこの道の向こう
READY STEADY GO
PLEASE. TRUST ME
@sssssssss406
Are you ready
Ready steady can't hold me back
Ready steady give me good luck
Ready steady never look back
Let's get started ready steady go
吹き飛んでゆく風景 転がるように前へ
苦し紛れでも 標的はもう見逃さない
あてにならない地図 焼いてしまえば良いさ
埋もれた真実 この掌でつかみ取ろう
夢中で早く駆け抜けて来た
うるさいくらいに張り裂けそうな鼓動の高鳴り
響いて呼んでいる君の声
ここで立ち止まるような時間は無いさ
Ready steady go
数えきれない傷 抱え込んでいても
ちょっとやそっとじゃ 魂までは奪わせない
あの丘の向こうで 君に出逢えたなら
何から話そう そんな事ばかり思うよ
Ready steady go
数えきれない傷 抱え込んでいても
ちょっとやそっとじゃ 魂までは奪わせない
あの丘の向こうで 君に出逢えたなら
何から話そう そんな事ばかり思うよ
夢中で早く駆け抜けて来た
うるさいくらいに張り裂けそうな鼓動の高鳴り
響いて呼んでいる君の声
ここで立ち止まるような時間は無いさ
Ready steady go
Ready steady can't hold me back
Ready steady give me good luck
Ready steady never look back
Let's get started ready steady go
心は走る あの空の下
空回りする気持ちが叫び出すのを止められない
君まで届けきっと後少し
熱く日差しが照らす この道の向こうまで
Steady go
Ah please trust me
@user-iq2ys7uq4q
歌詞 自分用
READY STEADY CAN'T HOLD ME BACK
READY STEADY GIVE ME GOOD LUCK
READY STEADY NEVER LOOK BACK
LET'S GET STARTED READY STEADY GO
吹き飛んでゆく風景 転がるように前へ
苦し紛れでも 標的はもう見逃さない
あてにならない地図 焼いてしまえば良いさ
埋もれた真実 この掌でつかみ取ろう
夢中で-早く-駆け抜けて来た
うるさいくらいに張り裂けそうな鼓動の高鳴り
響いて-呼んで-いる君の声
ここで立ち止まるような時間は無いさ
READY STEADY GO
数えきれない傷 抱え込んでいても
ちょっとやそっとじゃ 魂までは奪わせない
あの丘の向こうで 君に出逢えたなら
何から話そう そんな事ばかり思うよ
夢中で-早く-駆け抜けて来た
うるさいくらいに張り裂けそうな鼓動の高鳴り
響いて-呼んで-いる君の声
ここで立ち止まるような時間は無いさ
READY STEADY GO
READY STEADY CAN'T HOLD ME BACK
READY STEADY GIVE ME GOOD LUCK
READY STEADY NEVER LOOK BACK
LET'S GET STARTED READY STEADY GO
心は-走る-あの空の下
空回りする気持ちが叫び出すのを止められない
君まで-届け-きっと後少し
熱く日差しが照らすこの道の向こう
READY STEADY GO
PLEASE. TRUST ME.
@user-ht1jn8wt5e
READY STEADY CAN'T HOLD ME BACK
READY STEADY GIVE ME GOOD LUCK
READY STEADY NEVER LOOK BACK
LET'S GET STARTED READY STEADY GO
吹き飛んでゆく風景 転がるように前へ
苦し紛れでも 標的はもう見逃さない
あてにならない地図 焼いてしまえば良いさ
埋もれた真実 この掌でつかみ取ろう
夢中で-早く-駆け抜けて来た
うるさいくらいに張り裂けそうな鼓動の高鳴り
響いて-呼んで-いる君の声
ここで立ち止まるような時間は無いさ READY STEADY GO
数えきれない傷 抱え込んでいても
ちょっとやそっとじゃ 魂までは奪わせない
あの丘の向こうで 君に出逢えたなら
何から話そう そんな事ばかり思うよ
夢中で-早く-駆け抜けて来た
うるさいくらいに張り裂けそうな鼓動の高鳴り
響いて-呼んで-いる君の声
ここで立ち止まるような時間は無いさ READY STEADY GO
READY STEADY CAN'T HOLD ME BACK
READY STEADY GIVE ME GOOD LUCK
READY STEADY NEVER LOOK BACK
LET'S GET STARTED READY STEADY GO
心は-走る-あの空の下
空回りする気持ちが叫び出すのを止められない
君まで-届け-きっと後少し
熱く日差しが照らすこの道の向こう READY STEADY GO
PLEASE. TRUST ME.
@user-eg5vh9xn2n
自分用
READY STEADY CAN'T HOLD ME BACK
READY STEADY GIVE ME GOOD LUCK
READY STEADY NEVER LOOK BACK
LET'S GET STARTED READY STEADY GO
吹き飛んでゆく風景 転がるように前へ
苦し紛れでも 標的はもう見逃さない
あてにならない地図 焼いてしまえば良いさ
埋もれた真実 この掌でつかみ取ろう
夢中で-早く-駆け抜けて来た
うるさいくらいに張り裂けそうな鼓動の高鳴り
響いて-呼んで-いる君の声
ここで立ち止まるような時間は無いさ
READY STEADY GO
数えきれない傷 抱え込んでいても
ちょっとやそっとじゃ 魂までは奪わせない
あの丘の向こうで 君に出逢えたなら
何から話そう そんな事ばかり思うよ
夢中で-早く-駆け抜けて来た
うるさいくらいに張り裂けそうな鼓動の高鳴り
響いて-呼んで-いる君の声
ここで立ち止まるような時間は無いさ
READY STEADY GO
READY STEADY CAN'T HOLD ME BACK READY STEADY GIVE ME GOOD LUCK
READY STEADY NEVER LOOK BACK LET'S GET STARTED READY STEADY GO
心は-走る-あの空の下
空回りする気持ちが叫び出すのを止められない
君まで-届け-きっと後少し
熱く日差しが照らすこの道の向こう
READY STEADY GO
PLEASE. TRUST ME
@user-xi2ke7ff6w
あざす！
@mikarin10062
こんばんは(*^^*)歌詞ありがとうございます😊
@user-tq6vv2xn2n
ありがとうございます。ほんといい曲だわ。
@express2osaka
ハガレンに上手くマッチしてるんですよね。
@baguskurniawan3610
ありがとう
@sssssssss406
Are you ready
Ready steady can't hold me back
Ready steady give me good luck
Ready steady never look back
Let's get started ready steady go
吹き飛んでゆく風景 転がるように前へ
苦し紛れでも 標的はもう見逃さない
あてにならない地図 焼いてしまえば良いさ
埋もれた真実 この掌でつかみ取ろう
夢中で早く駆け抜けて来た
うるさいくらいに張り裂けそうな鼓動の高鳴り
響いて呼んでいる君の声
ここで立ち止まるような時間は無いさ
Ready steady go
数えきれない傷 抱え込んでいても
ちょっとやそっとじゃ 魂までは奪わせない
あの丘の向こうで 君に出逢えたなら
何から話そう そんな事ばかり思うよ
Ready steady go
数えきれない傷 抱え込んでいても
ちょっとやそっとじゃ 魂までは奪わせない
あの丘の向こうで 君に出逢えたなら
何から話そう そんな事ばかり思うよ
夢中で早く駆け抜けて来た
うるさいくらいに張り裂けそうな鼓動の高鳴り
響いて呼んでいる君の声
ここで立ち止まるような時間は無いさ
Ready steady go
Ready steady can't hold me back
Ready steady give me good luck
Ready steady never look back
Let's get started ready steady go
心は走る あの空の下
空回りする気持ちが叫び出すのを止められない
君まで届けきっと後少し
熱く日差しが照らす この道の向こうまで
Steady go
Ah please trust me
@kocha_kocha
神
@mt-eb2pc
Thanks!
@anarkorock
Rōmaji please.