La'cryma Christi is a Japanese rock band whose name means 'tears of Christ'… Read Full Bio ↴La'cryma Christi is a Japanese rock band whose name means 'tears of Christ' in (slightly misspelled) Latin. The long term lineup consisted of Taka (Vocals.), Hiro (Guitar), Koji (Guitar), Shuse (Bass) and Levin (Drums).

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.

Pride
La'cryma Christi Lyrics

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君はHIGH でも街はBLUE
いつのまにか愛はDRY
君はAWAY ゆずれないLINE
あきらめきれぬ
Your smile Talk about love
君はSTART それぞれのSTYLE
迷いながらNIGHT AND DAY
きづかない? 大切なTRUTH

まるで心のCar chase Get it now
冷たく優しく恋しく
振り回しといて
いつになれば君は
本気の愛くれるの?
I can't feel
どこにもいないよ誰よりも
君のこと深く愛してる虜は
Crazy in my mind きみのIMAGE
Every night 止まらない
Every day 探してる
Every where 君のココロ
PRIDEのAXEL RISKなく踏み込み
Never let you go 吐息が
Every night 踊り出す
Every day 孤独にも
Every where 慣れすぎて
夢を越えて空回る想いだけが

砂漠を潤す雨のように
乾いたココロに口づけを与えて
Crazy in my mind きみのIMAGE
Every night 止まらない
Every day 探してる
Every where 君のココロ
PRIDEのAXEL RISKなく踏み込み
Never let you go 吐息が
Every night 踊り出す
Every day 孤独にも

Every where 慣れすぎて
君の罠に身体ごと落ちていくよ

Overall Meaning

In "PRIDE" by La'cryma Christi, the lyrics depict a person's intense struggle with love and how it affects their emotional state. The first stanza begins with the contradiction of the cheerful disposition on the outside (HIGH) but the blue and solemn city inside. The singer does not comprehend how their love had become dry and inconspicuous as if it has been lost along the way. The person they love is gone (AWAY), and they cannot seem to let go of the unyielding hold, urging them not to give up on the seemingly hopeless situation.

The singer is continually searching in different locations, at all times of the day, for the person they love, and their obsession is so strong that they feel imprisoned by their feelings. They cannot seem to escape the constant dream-like state of love, where every spoken or thought word centers around their love interest. The chorus pushes them further into an overbearing state until it becomes apparent that their obsession may turn unhealthy, evident by the symbolism of a person being entrapped in a trap.

This song's lyrics deeply convey how powerful love can be, both positively and destructively. In love, we hope for the best while being consumed by the worst. The lyrics paint a poignant picture of a person feeling trapped, unyielding, and constantly searching for love, much like a person suffering from intense, unrequited love.

Line by Line Meaning

君はHIGH でも街はBLUE
Even though you may be feeling high, the city around you is blue.

いつのまにか愛はDRY
Your love has dried up without you realizing.

君はAWAY ゆずれないLINE
You are away and unyielding in your stance.

あきらめきれぬ
I cannot give up.

Your smile Talk about love
Your smile speaks of love.

君はSTART それぞれのSTYLE
You start with your own style.

迷いながらNIGHT AND DAY
Night and day, I am lost and uncertain.

きづかない? 大切なTRUTH
Are you unaware of the important truth?

まるで心のCar chase Get it now
It's like a car chase in my heart, and I need to get it now.

冷たく優しく恋しく
Cold and gentle, yet yearning.

振り回しといて
You toy with me.