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.
get out from the shell
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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Tsumetaku katai zugai no naka
Shinkei setsuzoku funou no
Nemureru mori no kimi e kisu o
Yume wa yume no mama de
Yume wa yume no mama de
Rasen no naibu e to hashiru
Yume wa yume no mama de
Yume wa yume no mama de
Get rid of your notions
Haven't you realized yet?(do it)
Get feel of your passion
Haven't you realized yet?(go for it)
Perceive through the soul
Yume wa yume no mama de
Yume wa yume no mama de
Sono te de hakai shiyou
Sono te de hakai shiyou
Get rid of your notions
Haven't you realized yet?(do it)
Get feel of your passion
Haven't you realized yet?(go for it)
You get out from the shell
Get rid of your notions
Haven't you realized yet?(do it)
Get feel of your passion
Haven't you realized yet?(go for it)
Perceive through the soul
Get rid of your notions
Get rid of your border
Get rid of your notions
Get rid of your border
The lyrics of L'Arc~en~Ciel's song "get out from the shell" convey a message of breaking free from limitations and preconceived notions that hold people back from achieving their dreams. These limitations are described as a "cold, hard shell" that keeps individuals trapped and unable to form meaningful connections with others. The verse "Perceive through the soul" suggests that true understanding can only be achieved by disregarding superficial judgments and looking deeper at what lies beneath.
The chorus "Yume wa yume no mama de" translates to "Dream as you dream" and serves as a reminder to stay true to one's own aspirations and not be swayed by external pressures or expectations. The repeated lines "Get rid of your notions, get rid of your border" further emphasize the need to break down mental barriers and not be confined by societal norms or expectations.
Overall, "get out from the shell" encourages individuals to take risks, chase their passions, and not be afraid to challenge the status quo in order to achieve their dreams and reach their full potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Kodou ga fukaku myakuutsu
The beats of your heart run deep and strong
Tsumetaku katai zugai no naka
You are trapped within a cold, rigid exterior
Shinkei setsuzoku funou no
Unable to connect with your nerves
Nemureru mori no kimi e kisu o
You send a kiss to your sleeping self in the forest
Yume wa yume no mama de
Dreams are just dreams
Obieta kimi wa dokomademo
You who are afraid can run anywhere
Rasen no naibu e to hashiru
Running towards the center of the spiral
Get rid of your notions
Let go of preconceived ideas
Haven't you realized yet?(do it)
You should know by now that you must
Get feel of your passion
Embrace your passion fully
Haven't you realized yet?(go for it)
You should know by now that you must go for it
Perceive through the soul
Understand with your deepest feelings
Sono te de hakai shiyou
Destroy it with your own hands
You get out from the shell
You break free from your own constraints
Get rid of your border
Get rid of the limits you set for yourself
Contributed by Isaac L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.