The Fourth Avenue Cafe
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics

The lyrics of L'Arc~en~Ciel's "Fourth Avenue Cafe" evoke a sense of nostalgia and lost love, speaking to the emotions one feels when thinking back over a relationship that has ended. The opening lines set the tone by bidding farewell to a season, symbolizing an ending that is bittersweet. The memories of a person who once loved the singer come to mind and haunt them, their image dancing in front of their eyes. The singer admits that they never believed in everlasting love, that there was always a sense of cynicism within them. As the world changes around them, they are left behind, unable to catch up. The people they once knew now feel far away, and the bustle of the city fades into the background.

The second verse describes a boring day, perhaps one of many since the relationship ended. The melody of the song is constant, like a flowing river, and the person they once loved continues to haunt their thoughts. Even when they realize that they are lost and drowning, wishing that they could be rescued, they continue to think of that person. The sight of their profile, even in memory, is beautiful to them. As the song returns to the chorus, the cycle of seasons and memories are repeated. The person they loved is far away, and the city continues to buzz on, but the singer is left behind, forever holding onto their memories.