Members:
- 石橋凌 (Ryo Ishibashi) - Vocal - (1956.7.20 - Fukuoka Perfecture, Japan)
- 内藤幸也 (Koya Naito) - Guitar - (1961.11.26 - Tokyo, Japan)
- EBI - Bass - (1965.10.2 - Hiroshima Perfecture, Japan)
- KEITH - Drums - (1952.2.6 - Akita Perfecture, Japan)
First members were 石橋凌 (Ishibashi Ryo) - Vocal, 田中一郎 (Tanaka Ichiro) - Guitar, KEITH - Drums, エンマ (Emma) - Keyboard, 宮城伸一郎 (Miyagi Shinichiro) - Bass. They debuted 1978. with single 「野良犬」.
In 1979, went out new single in April 25 「ワイルド・ローティーン・ガール」 (Wild teen Girl), and soon after on May 25, ARB's 1st album 「A.R.B」. On October, Emma and Miyagi Shinichiro left band at the same time to become independent of the agency Shinko Music.
1979.12.20, as three member band they released single 「魂こがして」.
In 1980, 野中良浩 (Yoshihiro Nonaka) is joining band as the Bass. On May 21, same year, band released 2nd album 「BAD NEWS」. Already next year the band went with 2 full Albums, in March 21 - 3rd album 「BOYS & GIRLS」, and in November 21 - 4th album 「指を鳴らせ!/Snap Your Fingers」.
On 21 June 1982, came out 5th album 「W」 and release of album followed LIVE tour "LIVE! CRAZY! LOVE TOUR" when they toured cities Yokohama, Urawa, Mishima, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Hiroshima, Osaka, Tokyo, Sapporo.
ARB did many LIVE performances in 1983, and on April 21 they released 6th album 「トラブル中毒」(trouble poisoning). The same year in September, guitarist Tanaka quits the band. He was quickly replaced with guitarist 斉藤光浩 (Mitsuhiro Saito) from BOW WOW. In 1984, Yoshihiro quits the band. As the short replacement for Bass, Jean-Jacques Burnel from The Stranglers, joined the band when he visited Japan.
In May 1984, 岡部滋 (Okabe Shigeru) joins as the Bass, on Septembre went out 7th album 「YELLOW BLOOD」 and they did album follow up tour 'YELLOW BLOOD TOUR''. Next year om October, ARB released 8th album 「砂丘1945年」.
In June 1986, after the concert in Hyogo Gymnasium, guitarist Saito leaves the band. After one month came replacement from solo guitarist 白浜久 (Shirahama Hisashi) who joined ARB. In November 21, 9th album is released 「ONE and ONLY DREAMs」.
On 21 June 1987, quickly came out ARB's 10th album 「ROCK OVER JAPAN」, and after album release In October, Shigeru withdraws from the band, and as support Bass in December joins 浅田孟 (Asada Takeshi) previous member of Sheena & the Rokkets.
On 21 June 1988, ARB released 11th album 「PAPERS BED」. They did big tour around Japan in July, named "SWEAT, HEART&BRAIN TOUR". Soon, next year, 1989.11.8, came 12th album 「SYMPATHY」. In 1990, the band did long tour "LOVE THE LIVE '90 TOUR", where they announced hiatus, and soon after in October they released Best Album 「BALLADS AND WORK SONGS」. On December 28, ARB released Best live album 「RED BOX / ARB LIVE(1980-1990)」.
1991.1.21 came out VIDEO "THE LONGEST TOUR" release of their LIVE tour from 1990, and in June 「BLACK X'mas-ARB SECRET SINGLES」 release.
On 1993.11.21. went release「DAYS OF A.R.B. Vol.3 (1986-1990)」.
ARB came back to celebrate anniversary in 1997.7.24 at Nippon Budokan "LOFT 20th ANNIVERSARY ROCK OF AGES" (only as original members Ryo Ishibashi · KEITH).
ARB announced their comeback in January 1998, with 2 new members: EBI -Bass- and 内藤幸也 (Koya Naito) -Guitar- along with original members Ishibashi and KEITH, what stayed as current line-up.
In February 21, they are officially back with release Resurrection first bullet maxi single 「TOKYO OUTSIDER」, which follows release of 13th Album 「REAL LIFE」 on March 21, and a tour "REAL LIFE TOUR '98".
In August 1999, ARB went with 14th album 「EL DORADO」 and promo-album tour. KEITH released 1st Solo Album 「親孝行」 in November, 2000. On the same year ARB made compilation album 「武道館LIVE～1999.1.24Days of ARB～」.
2001 on June 13, came out band's 15th album 「HARD-BOILED CITY」 with the following tour.
For their 25th anniversary ARB did tour starting in October 2003, "ARB 25th Anniversary LIVE CIRCUIT IN TOHOKU", and 16th album 「KAZA-BANA」 was released on 17 December.
On 2004, ARB released new Best of Album, 「LOCUS 1998-2004 ARB LIVE BEST」.
In February 2005, new Single 「荒鷲のうた」 went out. Soon each member became more occupied with their solo projects and other bands.
After 2006, ARB went inactive.
Official website: http://www.arb-tamashii.com/
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乾いた花
ARB Lyrics
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君に借りた うたを 聴きながら歩く
何度でも電話して 声だけで元気になるんだ
「星にひとつだけ 願いをこめて君に贈るよ」
そっと夏の匂い 明日に逃げてゆく
手を伸ばせば いつだって君がいて
夢を抱え込んだ 乾いた花は 月の色
アパートの階段をおりて
雨上がりの街を 君に会いに行く
新しい始まりは サヨナラと少し似てるんだ
「空を泳ぐなら 背中の羽を貸してあげるよ」
晴れた夏の朝も はしゃいだ夜も
当たり前の日々には 君がいた
風がとまり ぼくはひとり立ち止まる
思い出は揺れる 魔法はとけて 虹の色
窓辺にうつったヨルが
何にも知らず泣いてる
心は今ふるえてる
乾いた花は浮かぶ水の上
そっと夏の匂い 明日に逃げてゆく
手を伸ばせば いつだって君がいて
風が騒ぎ ぼくは愛を口ずさむ
夢を抱え込んだ 乾いた花は 月の色
The lyrics of ARB's song "乾いた花" ("Dry Flower") convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for someone who used to be close to the singer. The song depicts a nighttime scene in a bustling city, as the singer walks down a dimly lit alleyway, listening to a song borrowed from someone. Through the power of the song, the singer feels energized and can call the person on the phone to bolster his spirits.
The song also speaks of summer's fleeting nature, as the scent of the season escapes to tomorrow. The singer dreams of holding onto the person he misses dearly, gazing up at the stars and hoping to send his wishes for them to come true. The lyrics reveal his deep longing for a lost love, as he imagines a dried-up flower held close to him, adorned with the colors of the moon. The imagery of the flower highlights the sense of transience in life and memories, and yet the singer holds onto them to keep the past alive.
The singer walks through the city, following a path towards an apartment, as the rain clears up. He speaks of new beginnings that are similar to goodbyes, and how even in the most ordinary of days, the person they miss was always there. The song speaks of moments and emotions—past, present, and future—and the memories left behind. The last verse leaves us with a sense of melancholy as the singer sees the reflection of his own heartbreak on the window, beside an untouched dried-up flower, drifting away in a river.
Line by Line Meaning
夜の路地 曲がり ざわめく街
Walking through a twisting alley on a noisy street at night
君に借りた うたを 聴きながら歩く
Listening to the song I borrowed from you as I walk
何度でも電話して 声だけで元気になるんだ
No matter how many times I call you, just hearing your voice makes me feel better
「星にひとつだけ 願いをこめて君に贈るよ」
"I send you a wish with only one star"
そっと夏の匂い 明日に逃げてゆく
The scent of summer quietly slips away into tomorrow
手を伸ばせば いつだって君がいて
Whenever I reach out my hand, you are always there
風が騒ぎ ぼくは愛を口ずさむ
As the wind rustles, I softly hum a love song
夢を抱え込んだ 乾いた花は 月の色
The dried-up flower, carrying my dreams, is the color of the moon
アパートの階段をおりて
Descending the stairs of the apartment
雨上がりの街を 君に会いに行く
Going to see you in the city after the rain has stopped
新しい始まりは サヨナラと少し似てるんだ
A new beginning is a little like saying goodbye
「空を泳ぐなら 背中の羽を貸してあげるよ」
"If you swim in the sky, I'll lend you my wings"
晴れた夏の朝も はしゃいだ夜も
On sunny summer mornings and wild nights
当たり前の日々には 君がいた
You were there in the ordinary days
風がとまり ぼくはひとり立ち止まる
As the wind stops, I stand alone
思い出は揺れる 魔法はとけて 虹の色
My memories shake, the magic fades, and the colors turn to rainbow
窓辺にうつったヨルが 何にも知らず泣いてる
The night reflected in the window cries without knowing anything
心は今ふるえてる
My heart is quivering now
乾いた花は浮かぶ水の上
The dried-up flower floats on the water
そっと夏の匂い 明日に逃げてゆく
The scent of summer quietly slips away into tomorrow
手を伸ばせば いつだって君がいて
Whenever I reach out my hand, you are always there
風が騒ぎ ぼくは愛を口ずさむ
As the wind rustles, I softly hum a love song
夢を抱え込んだ 乾いた花は 月の色
The dried-up flower, carrying my dreams, is the color of the moon
Writer(s): 石橋 凌, 石橋 凌
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sunyas7282
初めて聴いたけど、こういう歌詞が聞き取りやすくて、歌詞の表現が面白いバンドが、ドンピシャで好み
@user-il6jv9bn2w
ビートたけしも大好きな曲。
@ArnoldBo
そんなんですか！？
何か嬉しいな。
@user-uy8eq2xd4g
41年前からのファンです。ボーイズアンドガールズというアルバムの最初の挙だけど、キースのドラムにしびれました。イチローのギターもサンジのベースも最高!東海大学卒業生ですが、1回生の時に学園祭に来てくれて、興奮しすぎて、ケツポケットに入れてた財布スリに盗られました（笑）野外コンサートで超満員だったから。
@ArnoldBo
シュールなのに物哀しく刺さる
歌詞ですね。
@9720death
やっぱARBは小さいハコでやるのがかっこいいな。
@manyassan6775
ブリッツでのスケアクロウからロフトのこの曲にさりげなく繋がる所が何とも言えない。
@shusuga5522
やっぱいいわサイコー！
@yamadaryousukeyamada2809
ビートたけしのお気に入りの曲
@0519dexter
日本一小さなハコが似合う最高にクールなバンドだ！