The band formed in Osaka under the name STRIPPE-D LADY in 1993. A year later bassist Kita-J left, Shuse joined the band and they changed their name to La'cryma Christi with the release of their first single, Siam's Eye coming soon after. With a unique sound that seemed to have an almost mystic and ethereal feel, the band was able to build up their popularity in Osaka and the rest of Japan. For the next two years the band stuck to playing shows, several of which were sold out, until they released their first mini-album called Warm Snow in early 1996. The Dwellers of a Sandcastle mini-album was released a few months later and contained the same tracks as those on Warm Snow, just re-recorded. With the help of Luna Sea they made their major debut in 1997 and released their first full length album Sculpture of Time.
A year later they released their second full length album called Lhasa which contained their highest ranking single, Mirai Koro which was used as an ending theme for the Nightwalker anime. The band continued to tour and then in 2000 they released their third album, Magic Theatre which was shortly followed by the first Singles Collection. In 2002 the band released &.U, their fifth full length album which contained Jonetsu no Kaze, a song used for a TV show theme.
In 2003 they founded their own label under Sweet Child, called Majestic Ring and returned to being an indies band. Shortly after, they released their sixth full length album called Deep Space Syndicate which was in some ways a complete departure from their previous albums, but in other ways it reflected back on their earlier works. 2004 marked the ten year anniversary of the band and a greatest hits album was released to help commemorate the event. The anniversary itself was spread out over three days with three lives to showcase the evolution of the band and to celebrate making it ten years with a solid lineup.
in February of 2005 the band announced that Koji would be leaving in March but the band would stay together. While Koji went to join ALvino with Jun of Pierrot, La'cryma Christi put out their seventh album called ZEUS. The album was a dramatic change for the band with songs that were very reminiscent of metal bands from the 70's and 80's.
Their last album, Where the Earth is Rotting Away, was released in September 2006 along with the news that the band would be disbanding due to musical differences. Their final show was on January 20th 2007 and since then the members have gone their separate ways and continued to make music. Taka and Hiro have formed Libraian, Shuse formed Samurai Dead City with DUSTAR-3 member Himawari, in addition to becoming a support bassist. Most notably for yasu's solo project, Acid Black Cherry. Levin has also entered the world of support musician, in addition to his own band called The Husky.
In Forest
La'cryma Christi Lyrics
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あなたを包み込んでる
うつろな瞳で 霧と共に
指のすき間をすり抜け
真白な吐息
夜空に吸われてゆくよ
見上げた僕のひたいに
らせんを描きはじめた
ガラスの迷路の中で
あなたを包み込んでる
うつろな瞳で 霧と共に
"都会暮らしに疲れた"
あなたの背中は
孤独な時間を語る
知らない間にできてた
悲しみの溝を
この雪と共に埋めよう
So... だいじょうぶ
静かに眼を閉じて
Ah... 誰もが
一番大切な相手の運命と添い寝したい
そう感じている
ガラスの迷路の中で
あなたを包み込んでる
うつろな瞳で 霧と共に
ガラスの迷路の中で
あなたを包み込んでる
うつろな瞳で 霧と共に
ガラスの迷路の中で
あなたを包み込んでる
The lyrics of La'cryma Christi's song "In Forest" depict a scene where the singer and his lover find themselves lost in a maze made of glass. The misty atmosphere creates a sense of detachment as the singer reflects on his lover's fleeting gaze and describes her passing breath as white. The snow that falls from above leaves a spiral pattern on his forehead, and the glass maze further emphasizes the theme of being trapped.
The singer and his lover are tired of city life as hinted by the line "tskai kurashi ni tsukareta" meaning "tired of city life." As the loneliness creeps in, they both find solace in each other's company while being lost in the maze. The snow is used as a metaphor for burying the sadness that was created somewhere between them. The last line where the singer reassures his lover "so...daijoubu, shizuka ni me wo tojite" meaning, "So it’s alright, close your eyes quietly" offers a sense of assurance and tranquility.
Overall, the lyrics of "In Forest" are profound, reflecting the themes of detachment, loneliness, and finding solace in the company of our loved ones. The glass maze acts as a metaphor for the complexities of human emotions, which can often lead us to be lost and in need of guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
ガラスの迷路の中で
Surrounding you in a maze made of glass,
あなたを包み込んでる
I am embracing you tightly,
うつろな瞳で 霧と共に
With vacant eyes shrouded in mist.
指のすき間をすり抜け
I slip through the gaps in your fingers,
真白な吐息
Exhaling a pure white breath,
夜空に吸われてゆくよ
It is drawn into the night sky.
見上げた僕のひたいに
As I, in turn, look up, the snow begins to spiral,
舞いおりた雪が
Dancing down and painting a spiral,
らせんを描きはじめた
On the surface of my forehead.
「都会暮らしに疲れた」
You say you're tired of city living,
あなたの背中は
And loneliness has seeped into your being,
孤独な時間を語る
As your back faces me, silently conveying it all.
知らない間にできてた
Without realizing it,
悲しみの溝を
A trench of sadness has formed between us,
この雪と共に埋めよう
But let's fill it with this snow.
So... だいじょうぶ
So...don't worry,
静かに眼を閉じて
Just quietly close your eyes.
Ah... 誰もが
Ah...everyone,
一番大切な相手の運命と添い寝したい
Wants to fall asleep next to the most important person in their life.
そう感じている
We all feel that way.
ガラスの迷路の中で
Surrounding you in a maze made of glass,
あなたを包み込んでる
I am embracing you tightly,
うつろな瞳で 霧と共に
With vacant eyes shrouded in mist.
ガラスの迷路の中で
Surrounding you in a maze made of glass,
あなたを包み込んでる
I am embracing you tightly,
Writer(s): Hiro, Taka
Contributed by Audrey O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@murapvs
UPDATE: After 1 year Youtube retired the copyright strike so now the japanese viewers can see the video!! :D I hope all of you can enjoy it!
@user-kx7cc5fl2n
ありがとうございます！
@capitanokoizo3904
とにかくメロディが素晴らしくて、耳に残り続けてるけど、ギターワークも凄く良かったなあ。
どっちか片方だけ聴いてても説得力ある
聴き応え。
いま聴いても本当に良い曲。
@user-es7hd1in7j
今、聴いても色褪せないしかっこいい❤
@user-ut8kb6wh6t
若い頃はL'Arc〜en〜Ciel以外聞かないみたいな感じだったのですが最近ラクリマクリスティ聴いてます。耳に残るいい曲です。
@sandyaerlangga1992
this is why i love 90s Visual Kei like this, malice mizer, panic channel, nightmare, dir en grey, the melody of rhythem and lead guitar, the sound bass, drum and vocal is really blend. Btw thanks for the video
@user-vo4ls4wv8u
그리운 곡.추억에 잠기게 만드는 힘이 있는 곡.명곡입니다
@user-xi3yb7qm8w
名曲過ぎるのよ。V系全盛期の中でも指折り
@horumon8579
V系の凄いのが
当時も時代とか関係なく って音だったのね
解りつつ聞いてLive行ってたけれど
今の今年になって聞いて
ほんと、TAKAの歌声最高！
@Lhukka
essa música é muito linda!!! obrigado por remasterizar