Formed in 1991, L'Arc~en~Ciel is one of the most popular rock bands from Ja… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 1991, L'Arc~en~Ciel is one of the most popular rock bands from Japan. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist hyde, leader and bassist tetsuya, guitarist ken, and drummer yukihiro, who replaced drummer sakura in 1997. From their beginnings in Osaka, Japan, they previously included guitarist hiro and drummer pero. All four members are established composers which adds variety to their catalog of songs. Their music ranges from ballads, to hard rock, to light pop-rock tunes.

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.

THE GHOST IN MY ROOM
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics

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love me look at me
亡霊に囚われ送る日々
touch me please hurt me
嘘に夢まで憑つかれた
drive me play with me
外につながる機械の窓
call me please help me
僕に残されたのは君だけ

kiss me knock on me
窓に今日も君を探す
hold me please feel me
何故か戻らない問いかけ

目がくらむような太陽
(レイトレイニダカレoh! oh!)
抜け出せたならばこの手に入れよう

(he says!) steal your love
標的は宝石よりもきらめいていた
悪戯に微笑を浮かべる
(he says!) steal your love
真暗な海に落ちた船のまわりを
泳いでいる人魚みたいに

毒を飲みほして夢から目覚めた
速度を速めて逃がさないように

(he says!) steal your love
解き放つドアに振り返ることはない
錆びついた鍵もいらないけど
(he says!) steal your love
明日へ向かって機械仕掛けの君を
連れて行けたら過去も変わる

the ghost in my room

Da la la Da la la ....

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to L'Arc~en~Ciel's song THE GHOST IN MY ROOM tell a story of a man who is haunted by his own demons, trapped in his own mind and unable to escape his own desires. The verses describe his desperate cries for help and his overwhelming need to be loved, touched, and played with, all in an attempt to distract himself from the haunting presence of the ghost in his room. The chorus tells of his desire to escape, to leave behind the darkness and find something bright and shiny instead. He wants to steal love and take it with him as he sets out on his journey. The final verse speaks of the man's awakening, his realization that he must confront his fears and escape the prison of his own mind. He vows to leave the past behind and embrace a brighter future, one that he hopes will be filled with light, love, and hope.

Overall, the lyrics to THE GHOST IN MY ROOM are about the need for human connection, the desire to escape from darkness, and the search for a better life. It's a complex and layered song that explores themes of love, loss, and hope, all wrapped up in a hauntingly beautiful melody that captures the essence of the human experience.

Line by Line Meaning

love me look at me
I want to be loved and noticed.

亡霊に囚われ送る日々
I am trapped by the ghost and spending my days in confinement.

touch me please hurt me
I want to be touched, even if it means being hurt.

嘘に夢まで憑つかれた
I am haunted by lies and dreams.

drive me play with me
Take me for a ride and play with me.

外につながる機械の窓
The machine window leads to the outside world.

call me please help me
I need your help, please call me.

僕に残されたのは君だけ
All I have left is you.

kiss me knock on me
Kiss me and knock on my door.

窓に今日も君を探す
I search for you at the window every day.

hold me please feel me
Hold me and feel my presence.