Stay Away
L'Arc~en~Ciel (ラルク アン シエル) Lyrics

In L'Arc~en~Ciel's song "stayaway", the singer discusses their feelings about their current state and their place in the world. The song starts with the lines "Nuke dashita daichi de, Te ni ireta no wa jiyuu", which roughly translates to "In an escaping land, what I obtained was freedom." The singer realizes that they are lucky to have the freedom that they do and asks themselves where they can go from here. The chorus repeats the phrase "causes stain stay away," which seems to refer to negative influences or feelings that the singer is trying to avoid. The lyrics encourage listeners to focus on themselves and to not let negative thoughts or people bring them down.

The second verse begins with the lines "Massara na taiyou wa, Dare ni mo furi sosogu," which means "The pure sun pours down on everyone." The singer reflects on the happiness that they feel but warns against becoming too arrogant or boastful. The line "Karamitsuku sekai ni wa unzara nano sa" means "It's just a ball in a tangled world," which seems to suggest that life can be confusing but we should not let it consume us. The chorus continues to repeat "causes stain stay away" but adds in the line "right away on! BOTHER ME," perhaps indicating a willingness to confront challenges head-on.

As the song continues, the singer reflects on their own identity and place in the world. They sing "Umarenagara boku wa muhou joutai sa" or "I was born in an outlaw state." Despite this, the singer advocates for focusing on oneself and to continue trying to improve. The song ends with the line "Ukabu kumo no you ni dare mo boku o tsukamenai, Nani mo kamo o kowashi jiyuu no moto ni umareta," which means "No one can grasp me like a floating cloud, born under the premise of breaking everything under freedom." This final line encapsulates the message of the song, which is to focus on oneself, avoid negative influences, and strive towards personal freedom.