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.
Ivory Trees
La'cryma Christi Lyrics
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Furueru hitomi no oku dewa sunao ni nareru kara
Show window koshi ni onaji fuku o mitsuzuketa
Tame iki sae mo karete yuku ano gairochuu no you ni
Chiisana puraido ni mozaiku shita kyou mo
Mata renga tsukuri no mise ga shimaru
Aitakute
Siruku de kyoukai no kane o yasashiku tsutsuminagara
Hibikaseta anata no tame dake
Suna no tokei o tometa mama kaidan no mae de ita
Yori soitai hoka ni dare mo iranai yo
Zouge no kaidan o hitori noboru soshite
Ikutsu mono sekai o tsuki wa koeru
Aitakute
Siruku de kyoukai no kane o yasashiku tsutsuminagara
Hibikaseta anata no tame dake
Suna no tokei o tometa mama kaidan no mae de ita
Yori soitai hoka ni dare mo iranai yo
Tagai ni aishiaeru hi o yume de mitsuzuketeita
Ikuban mo kata o sukumete nemuru yo
Hirogaru kimi e omoi wa tada boku o shimetsuketeku dake
Kono uta ni yurarete...
The lyrics of La'cryma Christi's song "Ivory Trees" tell a story of a person walking alone in a dry and empty city. The person's eyes are shaking with fear or uncertainty, but they become honest in the stillness of their gaze. They keep walking and pass by a display window where the same clothes keep appearing, like a repetitive cycle that never changes. In the person's mind, they long for a world where they can create and form their own thoughts without any influence from outside sources.
Despite this desire for individuality, the person feels small and insignificant, even amidst their own pride and unique qualities. They arrive at a staircase made of stones, climbing it alone with no one else around. This feeling of isolation is juxtaposed with the idea that the moon crosses many different worlds. Despite the vastness of the universe, the person in the song still longs to be with someone they love.
Overall, the song seems to depict a sense of loneliness and longing for something more in life, while still celebrating the beauty and uniqueness of the individual.
Line by Line Meaning
Kawaita machi no naka de ita hitori de aruiteta
Walking alone in a dry town
Furueru hitomi no oku dewa sunao ni nareru kara
Because in the depths of trembling eyes, I can be honest
Show window koshi ni onaji fuku o mitsuzuketa
I kept seeing the same clothes in the window
Tame iki sae mo karete yuku ano gairochuu no you ni
Like that outside air that dries even my sighs
Kuudou no kokoro no naka dewa guuzou o nozonda
In the heart of the avenue, I longed for images
Chiisana puraido ni mozaiku shita kyou mo
Today, I put together a mosaic in a small bit of pride
Mata renga tsukuri no mise ga shimaru
And again, a brick-built store stands there
Aitakute
I want to meet you
Siruku de kyoukai no kane o yasashiku tsutsuminagara
As the church bell rings softly
Hibikaseta anata no tame dake
Echoing only for you
Suna no tokei o tometa mama kaidan no mae de ita
I was standing in front of the stairs, with the sand clock stopped
Yori soitai hoka ni dare mo iranai yo
I don't need anyone else but you to lean on
Zouge no kaidan o hitori noboru soshite
I climbed the stairs of the tusk alone
Ikutsu mono sekai o tsuki wa koeru
The moon crosses many worlds
Tagai ni aishiaeru hi o yume de mitsuzuketeita
We continued to dream of the day we can love each other
Ikuban mo kata o sukumete nemuru yo
I sleep, holding onto my pillow every night
Hirogaru kimi e omoi wa tada boku o shimetsuketeku dake
My feelings toward you only make me feel trapped
Kono uta ni yurarete...
I sway with this song...
Contributed by Thomas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gyu-don
インターネットも普及していない時代、音楽だけで異国に連れて行ってくれた
@aufheben2187
自分が16歳でドラムを始めて、1曲丸々完コピで叩ける様になった最初の曲がこの曲です。そんな俺も今は43歳 笑
@user-dp6yl3ov1c
メジャーデビューすると知ったあの中学生時代の深夜。今でも喜びを覚えてます。
@teru730802
我最喜歡這首曲風
@esorasora
画質きれいで嬉しいです！
どうもありがとうございます！
@aopsicle
thanks for uploading :)
@takeuchicamera
❤
@user-ho9ns4fs9g
最高過ぎる😢
@user-jf9gu2om5j
もっといいね👍押したいです
@user-tq4cs6dr5y
ラクリマで一番好きかもしれない