Lost Heaven

L'Arc~en~Ciel's 'Lost Heaven' is a poignant exploration of dreams, loss, and the passage of time. The song opens with a sense of longing, as the narrator embraces dreams that lead to an endless paradise. However, this paradise is elusive, and the journey is fraught with challenges. The lyrics 'mou nakusu mono sae mitsukaranai kakenuketa haruka na michi' suggest a path where even the things they once had are now lost, highlighting the transient nature of their aspirations.

The chorus, 'We'll say goodbye, Lost Heaven / How we longed for Heaven / We're letting go of something we never had,' encapsulates the central theme of the song. It speaks to the human tendency to yearn for an idealized state of being, only to realize that it was never truly within reach. This realization is bittersweet, as it involves letting go of a dream that was never fully grasped. The repetition of 'Time goes so fast, Heaven is lost' underscores the fleeting nature of time and the inevitability of change.

In the second verse, the imagery of a crumbling sandcastle ('te wo nobashi tsukanda yume wa sotto kuzureyuku suna no shiro') serves as a metaphor for the fragility of dreams. The narrator stands at a crossroads, left with only a smile as a parting gift from someone who has moved on to their own paradise. This moment of separation is both a farewell and a wish for good luck, as expressed in the closing lines, 'I wish you good luck. I still remember every day.' The song ultimately reflects on the beauty and pain of chasing dreams, the inevitability of loss, and the enduring hope that accompanies the journey.