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.
snow drop
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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きらめくように揺れる
波紋は春の予感 目覚めの呪文
崩れ落ちてゆく積み上げた
防壁の向こうでは
そっとあの日の僕が笑ってた
止まっていた時がこの世界にも
朝を告げてくれるよ
そう瞳閉ざしてないで
よく見つめてみて 真冬に咲いた
白いユキノハナに今なら
気がつくはず
ふりほどけなかった
頭上の雲は裂けて
凍りつく大地には
ひそやかに色づいた
鳥達の羽ばたきが人々の歌声が
響き始めて胸を焦がすよ
そして永遠の空の下
沈んでた風景に優しい笑みで
風に吹かれるあなたがいた
とぎれたレールを
絵の具でつぎ足したら
鮮やかな明日が動き出した
運命は不思議だね
錆びついて止まっていた時が
この世界にも朝を告げてくれるよ
歩き出す僕たちに
あたたかな雪が 降りそそいでいた
祝福されたように
ララルララ ララルララ ララルララ
あなたはまるで
白いベールを被ったようだね
The lyrics of L'Arc~en~Ciel's song "Snow Drop" describe the thawing of winter and the arrival of spring. The transparent droplets and delicate sounds of water represent the promise of renewal and new beginnings. The ripples in the water are like a spell of awakening, signaling the approach of spring. The singer reflects on how everything seemed to stop and get rusty, but time goes on and morning will always come. The chorus encourages the listener to open their eyes and take a closer look at the snowdrop flower that blooms in the midst of winter, realizing that beauty and hope can flourish in unexpected places. The second verse describes the breaking of clouds, and the earth turning red and quiet as winter ends. The birds' wings flap and people's singing echo, creating a sense of warmth and passion. The third verse expresses the idea that destiny is strange, in that something that was rusted and stagnant can suddenly come to life again. The chorus repeats, this time describing the warmth of the snowfall that blesses the singer's journey.
Overall, "Snow Drop" is a song of hope and optimism, with a focus on the beauty of nature and the power of renewal. It encourages the listener to keep their eyes open to the world around them, even in the darkest of times, as there may be unexpected sources of light and joy waiting to be found.
Line by Line Meaning
透明な雫はあなた 可憐な水の音
The transparent droplets and delicate sound of water are you.
きらめくように揺れる 波紋は春の予感 目覚めの呪文
The shimmering ripples are a sign of spring awakening, a magical spell.
崩れ落ちてゆく積み上げた 防壁の向こうでは そっとあの日の僕が笑ってた
Behind the crumbling wall I had built, I caught a glimpse of myself from that day, smiling quietly.
不思議だね 錆びついて 止まっていた時がこの世界にも 朝を告げてくれるよ
It's strange that even the times when things stopped and rusted can herald a new dawn in this world.
そう瞳閉ざしてないで よく見つめてみて 真冬に咲いた 白いユキノハナに今なら 気がつくはず
Don't close your eyes, look closely at the white snowflakes blooming in winter, and you will surely notice something.
ふりほどけなかった 頭上の雲は裂けて 凍りつく大地には ひそやかに色づいた
The clouds that remained unbroken finally split, and the frozen land quietly took on a hue.
鳥達の羽ばたきが人々の歌声が 響き始めて胸を焦がすよ そして永遠の空の下 沈んでた風景に優しい笑みで 風に吹かれるあなたがいた
The flapping of wings and singing voices of birds are beginning to echo and burn hearts. Under the eternal sky, you were there with a gentle smile in the scenery that had sunk and you were blown by the wind.
とぎれたレールを 絵の具でつぎ足したら 鮮やかな明日が動き出した
If we add paint to the broken rails, a bright tomorrow will start to move.
運命は不思議だね 錆びついて止まっていた時が この世界にも朝を告げてくれるよ 歩き出す僕たちに あたたかな雪が 降りそそいでいた 祝福されたように
It's strange how even fate stopped and rusted moments can announce a new dawn in this world. As we started walking, warm snow fell on us, as if we were blessed.
ララルララ ララルララ ララルララ あなたはまるで 白いベールを被ったようだね
Lalalalala, you look like you're wearing a white veil.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hyde, Tetsu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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歌詞 自分用
0:47
透明な雫はあなた 可憐な水の音
きらめくように揺れる波紋は春の予感 目覚めの呪文
崩れ落ちてゆく積み上げた防壁の向こうでは
そっとあの日の僕が笑ってた
不思議だね錆びついてとまっていた時が
この世界にも朝を告げてくれるよ
そう瞳閉ざしてないで よく見つめてみて
真冬に咲いた白いユキノハナに今なら気がつくはず-
ふりほどけなかった頭上の雲は裂けて
凍りつく大地にはひそやかに色づいた
鳥達の羽ばたきが人々の歌声が
響き始めて胸を焦がすよ
そして永遠の空の下沈んでた風景に優しい笑みで
風に吹かれるあなたがいた
とぎれたレ-ルを絵の具でつぎ足したら
鮮やかな明日が動き出した
運命は不思議だね錆びついて止まっていた時が
この世界にも朝を告げてくれるよ
歩き出す僕たちにあたたかな雪が降りそそいでいた
祝福されたように ララルララ ララルララ ララルララ
あなたはまるで白いベ-ルを被ったようだね
@user-gd3qp5tm3p
自分用
透明な雫はあなた 可憐な水の音
きらめくように揺れる波紋は春の予感 目覚めの呪文
崩れ落ちてゆく積み上げた防壁の向こうでは
そっとあの日の僕が笑ってた
不思議だね錆びついてとまっていた時が
この世界にも朝を告げてくれるよ
そう瞳閉ざしてないで よく見つめてみて
真冬に咲いた白いユキノハナに今なら気がつくはず-
ふりほどけなかった頭上の雲は裂けて
凍りつく大地にはひそやかに色づいた
鳥達の羽ばたきが人々の歌声が
響き始めて胸を焦がすよ
そして永遠の空の下沈んでた風景に優しい笑みで
風に吹かれるあなたがいた
とぎれたレ-ルを絵の具でつぎ足したら
鮮やかな明日が動き出した
運命は不思議だね錆びついて止まっていた時が
この世界にも朝を告げてくれるよ
歩き出す僕たちにあたたかな雪が降りそそいでいた
祝福されたように ララルララ ララルララ ララルララ
あなたはまるで白いベ-ルを被ったようだね
@rir.
90年代Jpopサイコー
@user-bl9fs2lj3j
ファンでも無く、ただあの時代を生きていた41歳です。
全然変わらない歌声と演奏で、ものすごく感動して、ずっと頭の中でこの歌が流れています。
実力派がこうして時々地上波に出演してくれると ファン以外の人間まで嬉しい気持ちになれます。
ありがとう。
@AA-tw6os
winter fallもいいけど、やっぱり冬はsnow dropがいいなあ。
いや、どっちもいいなあ。
@iro0331
私も。大雪の中の通勤でテンション下がってるから聴きに来ました。
@coc4662
とぎれたレールを絵の具で継ぎ足したら、鮮やかな明日が動きだした
なんて素晴らしい歌詞なんだ
@ON-rs2bu
ケンのギター最高すぎる
@user-dg4nb7gn2w
Mステ楽しみでMV見にきた。
@misamisa51
一緒ですwww
@mina2798
私も。笑
@aya6752
同じ人いた！