Upon reading some of these lists and listening to some older L'Arc songs again, I remember that there are many songs I forgot about. So because I'm a giant douche, I'm going I'm going to make a Top 7 List of Songs That Didn't Make It Into The Previous Top 7

7. Niji
Because sometimes I forget that although L'Arc is predominately a happy-going band that sings mostly of love, they still have a disturbing side to them, which is what the song, specifically the PV of the song, tends to demonstrate. It's also very beautiful in melody and lyrics.

6. Vivid Colors
A song that is just so glamorous and probably personifies early L'Arc~en~Ciel. The name itself and the PV almost define L'Arc's name for you ("the rainbow") and gives a feeling off feminine oddity that made them amazing. (Just to clarify, I do not criticize L'Arc at all with the word "feminine" and in fact, I praise them for it). The guitar makes a really beautiful, surreal sort of atmosphere while HYDE's vocals partnered with Tetsu's backup give it that fun-loving spirit that makes it perfect for both dancing/singing/strumming to as well as listening to whilst static.

5. Blurry Eyes
Mostly for the same reasons as Vivid Colors. The carnival in the PV, however, gives it that distinctive background as well as HYDE's demonstration of all the fun and joys of wearing a dress. Like Vivid Colors, it has a sort of purity, an innocence to it, but nevertheless it also has this sort of emotional feel to it that always seems to break my heart. It feels sort of like a Disney movie. Not a newer Disney movie that is practically subliminal porn, but an older Disney movie. One whose innocence tickles you pink and whose emotions never cease to make you cry no matter how old you get (and whose sexual references you never understand until you're eighteen). Like The Fox & The Hound. I've watched that movie since I was just a little kid, but even now I've yet to watch it once without crying. (And I didn't quite understand that Big Mama was giving Todd advice on how to, quite bluntly, pick up chicks until my most recent viewing).

4. Jiyuu e no Shoutai
The song is definitely a gem amongst L'Arc songs. It's different in that it not only has a bit of a harder rhythm, but also it shows more of HYDE's beautiful chest voice, which is something he makes constant use of in the AWAKE tour. The song is amazingly catchy but also very beautiful. One that deserves a lot more notoriety than I'm currently aware of its having.

3. Pretty Girl
Unique in that it's the most explicit of any of L'Arc songs. The sexual innuendos really give the song... well it doesn't contribute much of anything. It sort of makes me blush and think "Is this really L'Arc?" Definitely not the INNOCENT type of song that I know Vivid Colors and Blurry Eyes for. Still, for that reason, it makes me laugh. Additionally, the song is amazingly catchy. It seems that most sexual songs are much catchier, aren't they? Is it because I'm a pervert, that I like what I'm hearing? I don't know. Either way, a rare gem (much like the entire "KISS" album) and great song. I love it. Oh and like Jiyuu e no Shoutai, it has HYDE's more chesty voice. =P - Now if you'll excuse me, I must wash myself off with the more innocent songs of VAMPS... like SEX BLOOD ROCK N' ROLL... well, maybe not that. More like LOVE ADDIC... not so much. But I GOTTA KICK START NO... well, we're getting somewhere but still no. Now BITE... oh screw it.

2. pieces
Yes, yes. This song touches me deeply as I know what it's like to be sorry after someone passes, which is what the song seems to be about. I know what it's like to feel like I've hurt someone. It's a terrible feeling and this song PERFECTLY and I mean downright, utterly, completely, flawlessly, impeccably, and whatever other synonyms fit here, defines that sort of pain. The PV... well, I don't think it's quite as great as the song, but the visual metaphor with the knife is simply brilliant. The part where HYDE stabs tetsu always seems to give me chills and then when HYDE is praying for forgiveness at the church. Still, I think the overall theme is glanced over a bit. That is, the guilt as opposed to the incidents that caused the guilt in the first place. Anyway, smashing song. Powerful vocals, and the guitar solo is simply... fantastic. Can't think of a word to describe it.

1. flower
Many artists use flowers (and other plants) as metaphors, and many artists, of Japanese nationality specifically, use birdcages as metaphors, but only HYDE does it right, it seems. The composition is simply amazing. It shows off HYDE's musical abilities in not only vocals, but less commonly used instruments like the harmonica. The lyrics are just downright beautiful. In a way, sort of obsessive, and a bit too much for real life standards, but nevertheless captures the theme of entrapment PERFECTLY (that is, being trapped in the past) and the many flower comparisons that are a used in a less-than-cliché way give the song a sense of beauty. The PV whilst not exactly spectacular in presentation, is simply adorable. Many people criticize HYDE's "dancing" but I find it to be the cutest thing ever (soooo not gay =X) and watching it always brings a smile to the face.

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Even picking -14- songs is hard to do. I feel like I'm still neglecting some great songs, particularly songs like Heaven's Drive, which is amazing in its catchy rhythm and lovely lyrics and very... "scenic" atmosphere. Another being Yuki no Ashiato, which is probably another of my favorite L'Arc ballads. It demonstrates HYDE's head voice more than his chest voice and beautifully at that. I don't know a single artist who comes close to having such a vast vocal range as HYDE. I don't even know of any woman who sing in such a high range as HYDE.

Anyway, those are my Top 7 songs that did not make it into my previous list. So... yeah, now I have a top 14 >_>