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.
Your Song
La'cryma Christi Lyrics
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僕はただ目を閉じて歌う 君の歌
少し晴れてきたみたいだね
いつの間にか過ぎ去った
季節を抱いても
君だけを探している
揺れる心とキシム想い
さあ 広がる夢に手を伸ばして
君の笑顔にじむ
いつの日かふたたび
抱きしめ合えたなら
もう 離しはしない
願いとあきらめの
ハザマで揺れながら 震えてる
コナゴナに砕けた
ユメのカケラ 胸に
また突き刺さるよ
今流れゆく涙は 未来へと続く
わかりあえぬ日々が過ぎたね
知らぬうちに僕の言葉ココロ傷つけ
ため息が君を埋めた
許して欲しい 過去の弱さ
また時間がつもり
街の色も変わりゆくよ 静かに
そして 君がにじむ
オワラナイナミダヲシル
いつの日かふたたび
抱きしめ合えたなら もう
離しはしない
願いとあきらめの
ハザマで揺れながら 震えてる
コナゴナに砕けた
ユメのカケラ胸に
また突き刺さるよ
今流れゆく夜を 越えて心ぬらす
今 ときめきながら走り出した
君がまだ輝いてる
君とそして 僕の影を踏み 新たな
扉を開け 未来へと向かう...
君を想いだす
この場所で僕はただ
目を閉じて歌う 君の歌
The lyrics of La'cryma Christi's "Your Song" express the singer's feelings of nostalgia and longing for someone special. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about a place where they used to think of that person, and how they simply close their eyes and sing their song as they recall their memories together. The lyrics also suggest that even though time has passed and seasons have changed, the singer's love and desire for that person remain unwavering. The singer is searching for that person, despite feeling lost and confused, and wants to hold them tight once again.
As the song progresses, the lyrics touch on the theme of regret and pain. The singer admits to hurting that person unintentionally with their words and actions, and wishes for forgiveness for their past mistakes. The second verse also reflects how life keeps changing, and that the city itself has changed while time has passed. The last part of the lyrics focuses on positivity and hope for the future, as the singer races towards a new beginning with their loved one.
Overall, "Your Song" captures the emotions of love, loss, regret, and hope in a beautiful and evocative way.
Line by Line Meaning
君を想い出すこの場所で
In this place where I remember you
僕はただ目を閉じて歌う 君の歌
I just close my eyes and sing your song
少し晴れてきたみたいだね
It seems like it's clearing up a little
いつの間にか過ぎ去った季節を抱いても
Even though I embrace the seasons that have passed without realizing it
君だけを探している
I'm just looking for you
揺れる心とキシム想い
My heart is shaking with pent-up feelings
さあ 広がる夢に手を伸ばして
Now, I reach out my hand to the expanding dream
指先からこぼれる君の笑顔にじむ
The smile that spills from your fingertips is blurred
いつの日かふたたび抱きしめ合えたなら
If we can embrace each other again someday
もう 離しはしない
I won't let go anymore
願いとあきらめのハザマで揺れながら 震えてる
While trembling between hope and resignation
コナゴナに砕けたユメのカケラ 胸に
The fragments of broken dreams are embedded in my chest
また突き刺さるよ
It will strike again
今流れゆく涙は 未来へと続く
The tears that flow now continue into the future
わかりあえぬ日々が過ぎたね
Days have passed when we couldn't understand each other
知らぬうちに僕の言葉ココロ傷つけ
My words hurt your heart without me knowing
ため息が君を埋めた
Sighs buried you
許して欲しい 過去の弱さ
I want you to forgive my past weakness
また時間がつもり街の色も変わりゆくよ 静かに
Time will pile up and the colors of the city will change quietly
そして 君がにじむオワラナイナミダヲシル
And you blur as the endless tears fall
また突き刺さるよ
It will strike again
今流れゆく夜を 越えて心ぬらす
I cross the flowing night to soak my heart
今 ときめきながら走り出した 君がまだ輝いてる
Now, I start running while feeling excited because you still shine
君とそして 僕の影を踏み 新たな
Stepping on your and my shadow, a new
扉を開け 未来へと向かう...
I open the door and head towards the future
君を想いだす
Remembering you
この場所で僕はただ目を閉じて歌う 君の歌
In this place, I just close my eyes and sing your song
Lyrics © TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd.
Written by: TAKA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sugari toori
そうなんすよ、多分マジシアまでは、すげえもん作りたいって気負っててTAKAも150％でいってたと思うんですよ。
でも＆Uで有名プロデューサーが入ってTAKAの一番魅力的な音域をすぐに見抜いたって感じなんだと思います。
「これまではちょっと限界に挑戦し過ぎだからまあせいぜい120％くらいに抑えたほうがいいものできるよ？」てな感じで。
大体セルフでやってるときっていいもん作りたいがゆえに無茶しちゃうんです、ストッパーがいないから。
別に当時の音楽雑誌インタビューを見たわけではないので確証は持てませんが…
まあ真相はどうあれ、明石昌夫の目利きによってメンバー5人の良さがバランス良くまとまっているのでこの＆Uが個人的に一番好きですね。
しかし次回作ではまたセルフプロデュースに戻っちゃうので外からとやかく言われることに水が合わなかったんでしょうかね。
植物人間。
この曲最近知ったけど、めちゃくちゃ良い曲ですね
夜
ラクリマのキャッチーだけれど、何処か異国情緒や切なさを感じさせるメロディは本当に魅力的
深澤環
ラクリマ聴いていた頃を思い出すと、泣けてくる・・・・ どの曲も好きで、独特の世界観も他にはない、もっと評価されても良かったバンド。
眞白華衣
タカさんに戻っで来て欲しいと思うのは私だけ？
ラクリマは続けて欲しかったバンドのひとつ
まなまななまなま
ギターソロがかっこ良すぎる
HIROしか作れない８０年代
歌謡感溢れるフレーズ
たしかに時代に合わせた
yours要素が強いアルバムだったけど
要所要所の叙情感溢れるフレーズが
ラクリマらしくて好き
ねんちゃん。
良いですよね。
チョークダウンからの駆け上がりを鍵盤と混ぜるなんてとてもスリリングですね。
このギターソロは、かっこ良すぎます。
Hello Geancarlo
I loved this band The minute I heard this song.
MSM 07S
TAKAさんハイトーンボイスもいいけどこのくらいのキーが一番合ってる気がする
安定と色気のちょうど良さ
ねんちゃん。
キーのチューンは&Uくらいが合ってたのかもしれませんね。
でもそれはマジックシアターでの『前代未聞の大暴れ』があったからそう感じるのかもしれませんよ。
sugari toori
そうなんすよ、多分マジシアまでは、すげえもん作りたいって気負っててTAKAも150％でいってたと思うんですよ。
でも＆Uで有名プロデューサーが入ってTAKAの一番魅力的な音域をすぐに見抜いたって感じなんだと思います。
「これまではちょっと限界に挑戦し過ぎだからまあせいぜい120％くらいに抑えたほうがいいものできるよ？」てな感じで。
大体セルフでやってるときっていいもん作りたいがゆえに無茶しちゃうんです、ストッパーがいないから。
別に当時の音楽雑誌インタビューを見たわけではないので確証は持てませんが…
まあ真相はどうあれ、明石昌夫の目利きによってメンバー5人の良さがバランス良くまとまっているのでこの＆Uが個人的に一番好きですね。
しかし次回作ではまたセルフプロデュースに戻っちゃうので外からとやかく言われることに水が合わなかったんでしょうかね。