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.
LIFE
La'cryma Christi Lyrics
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移りゆく日々を 数えた
少年時代から 生きる術学んで
伸びる影 弧をえがく
絶え間なく続いてる街
明日を伝えてゆく人
信じられないような
やさしさに飢えてる こんな日は
そばにいて欲しいのさ
まだ見ぬ 幸せ求めて
誰もが旅の地図拡げ 生きている
凍りつく風に 手を差し伸べても
まばゆい 光つかむまで
ささやかな愛を与えて ほこらしく
雲が 流れてく
この時代を みつめて
TVニュース 伝える街
銃声が響き始めた
この部屋で
「壁など乗り越えて
ゆく為にあるのさ」 友が言う
愛すべき人よ
そばに来てくれないか
まだ見ぬ 幸せ求めて
誰もが旅の地図拡げ 生きている
凍りつく風に 手を差し伸べても
冷たい アスファルト割れて
芽生える種子も
いつの日か たくましく
花を咲かすだろ この時代に
必ず 僕らも 咲くだろ
The song "Life" by La'cryma Christi is about the journey of life and the struggles one faces. The lyrics talk about walking on a gentle slope and counting the passing days, while also referring to the shadow that is stretching and turning into an arc. The singer narrates about how he has learned to live and survive since his childhood. The song says that in this world, people who keep sharing information about tomorrow are the ones that help others to survive. The singer talks about the unanticipated kindness that exists in this world.
The singer longs for the presence of someone they love, especially when a day is tough. The song is about searching for happiness, and how everyone is on a journey to discover their happiness. The chorus repeats that everyone is living, seeking happiness, and spreading love.
The second half of the song describes social discord, with news of gunfire in a city. The lyrics speak of a friend who encourages the singer to overcome any hurdle or obstacle they face to carry on in life. The song ends with a hopeful note, with the singer talking about a time when the concrete will crack, and seeds will burgeon with the flowers blossoming from within. The song ends with a conviction that we will all prosper in this era.
Line by Line Meaning
なだらかな坂道を行く
We're walking down a gentle slope.
移りゆく日々を 数えた
We counted the passing days.
少年時代から 生きる術学んで
We learned how to live ever since childhood.
伸びる影 弧をえがく
Our growing shadows shape an arc.
絶え間なく続いてる街
The town keeps going endlessly.
明日を伝えてゆく人
People who carry tomorrow's messages.
信じられないような
Such unbelievable,
やさしさに飢えてる こんな日は
Days where we crave for kindness like this one.
愛すべき人よ
Oh, dearest person,
そばにいて欲しいのさ
I want you to be by my side.
まだ見ぬ 幸せ求めて
We're still chasing the happiness we've never seen.
誰もが旅の地図拡げ 生きている
Everyone is spreading their journey's map, living their life.
凍りつく風に 手を差し伸べても
Even if we reach out our hands to the freezing wind,
まばゆい 光つかむまで
Until we grasp the dazzling light,
ささやかな愛を与えて ほこらしく
We give a modest, proud love.
雲が 流れてく
The clouds are flowing by.
この時代を みつめて
We look at this era.
TVニュース 伝える街
The city where TV news reports.
銃声が響き始めた
The sound of gunfire began to echo.
この部屋で
In this room,
「壁など乗り越えて
My friend said,
ゆく為にあるのさ」
"It's there to overcome obstacles and move forward."
愛すべき人よ
Oh, dearest person,
そばに来てくれないか
Won't you come closer to me?
凍りつく風に 手を差し伸べても
Even if we reach out our hands to the freezing wind,
冷たい アスファルト割れて
Cracking the cold asphalt,
芽生える種子も いつの日か たくましく
Even the seedlings will someday become vigorous.
花を咲かすだろ この時代に
They will bloom flowers in this era.
必ず 僕らも 咲くだろ
Surely, we will also bloom.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TAKA
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Steven Conrady
freaking love this song! I miss this band, they had such good chemistry together especally Hiro and Koji... :)
ナオミ サクライ
god!!! i love this part ❤ 4:34
Cheatmuh
Love this song <3
DanDai
the best song of La'Cryma Christi!!! =D I never saw this song in live version ='(
サイトウ⭐️トシヒロ
KOJI めちゃくちゃカッコいい
Nao Nishi
ドラムとベース大好きな私が珍しくギターからハマったバンド。この曲人生に悩んだ時のanthemです。
Steven Conrady
Levin's Shinya ( Luna Sea) expressions are priceless! xD
はぎしりはちろう配信部
ラクリマで結構好きな曲。
この近辺で確かファナクラもLIFEて曲を出してて、よく聴き比べをしてた。
ichico 13
I would like to let people know La'chrima christi not only in japan but also oversea
Although they have stopped active
Eduardo Rodriguez
thanx for those names...i check a few videos of thems and its good stuff, i really likes alice nine, zi:kill, and larc en ciel... but i still likes much more lacryma christy, amaizing rock bands...thanks for all..