Their first album was 1998's Little Things Of Venom (retitled as At The Close Of Every Day for release in the United States). In 1999, after this album's success, they toured with Suede as well as opening for fellow popular Belgian band K's Choice. The following year they opened for Counting Crows on that band's European tour.
2001 brought extra fame for lead singer Steverlinck, who starred in the IMAX 3-D film Haunted Castle alongside Harry Shearer. The film also featured music by the band during the opening and closing credits.
In 2002 the band released a second studio album, All Is Quiet Now, which was soon followed by a live album (Live in 2003).
February 2007 basist Filip Ros was replaced by Miko Banovic. In April that year the song Words was released, which immediately was hotshot on Studio Brussel & Pure FM. November 2007 the single Why do you run was released. It was the second single of their new album, which was finished december that year.
January 2008 the long awaited new album of Arid, All Things Come In Waves was released.
In 2009, Jasper was chosen to be the lead singer of a new Anthony Arjen Luccassen (Ayreon) project, Guilt Machine.
In 2010 the band released "Under the Cold Street Lights."
2.) Misanthropic crust punk/death metal 3-piece from Chicago, IL. Bandcamp link: https://arid.bandcamp.com/
DEARLY DEPARTED
Arid Lyrics
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I call on you, you my friend
You've stung my heart
With your goodbyes
The lemon sweet of your lies
Let the dirt cover me
Kiss the sky, as you fly on high
Over all that's left to be
I'm so tired, put me to sleep
I dig a hole, I dig down deep
I see faces in the black
Grabbing hands pulling me back
I am lost within myself
No I can't be someone else
So many things still left to say
I'll see you when I fall.
Face the phantoms in my sleep
They say time heals, will it for me?
With every cut you're in too deep
As sorrow plants another seed
I let the dirt cover me
Kiss the sky, as you fly on high
Over all that's left to be
I'll see you when I fall.
I'm so tired, put me to sleep
I dig a hole, I dig down deep
I see faces in the black
Grabbing hands pulling me back
I am lost within myself
No I can't be someone else
And it makes me wonder why
All good things they come to die
Behold the sadness in my eyes
But I'll forget and live my life
Though you'll burn inside of me
I'll see you when I fall.
The lyrics to Arid's song "Dearly Departed" express feelings of loss, pain and sorrow. The song starts with a description of physical symptoms such as numb fingers and feeling sick, which may reflect the emotional state of the singer. The singer reaches out to a friend, who has left and hurt them with their lies, causing them to feel isolated and vulnerable. The line, "Let the dirt cover me" could be interpreted both literally as a desire to die and metaphorically as a metaphor for the burden of grief weighing on the singer's shoulders. The singer anticipates seeing their friend again in death, suggesting a belief in an afterlife or a desire for closure.
The second verse continues with the singer's emotions, expressing a need for rest ("Put me to sleep") and feeling lost. The use of the metaphor of "grabbing hands pulling me back" implies a struggle to move forward, with the singer feeling trapped in their own mind. However, there is still a desire to communicate, as "So many things still left to say" illustrates an unresolved conflict. The line "I'll see you when I fall" is repeated, possibly meant to create a sense of resolution.
The refrain repeats the same emotions from the first verse, ending with the singer's acknowledgement of the loss they feel. The use of the phrase "Behold the sadness in my eyes" emphasizes the visual impact of the singer's emotional turmoil, creating a vivid image. The last line, "I'll see you when I fall," suggests that the singer will not forget the person they've lost but will move on with their life, carrying the pain of the loss with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Fingers numb, feel sick again
I'm feeling numb and sick, physically and emotionally drained.
I call on you, you my friend
I turn to you, my friend, for comfort and support.
You've stung my heart
Your departure has hurt me deeply and left an emotional scar.
With your goodbyes
Your departure is marked by your farewell words or actions.
The lemon sweet of your lies
Your lies were bittersweet, initially seeming to comfort me but ultimately leaving a sour taste in my mouth.
Let the dirt cover me
I'm overwhelmed and defeated, and I'm ready to give up and be buried.
Kiss the sky, as you fly on high
As you move on and ascend to greater things, I'm left behind and gaze upon the sky in envy.
Over all that's left to be
You're leaving behind everything that's yet to come, while I remain in a state of despair.
I'll see you when I fall.
I'll only join you in the next life, when I meet my end as well.
Face the phantoms in my sleep
I'm haunted by my own thoughts and struggles, which manifest themselves as ghosts and apparitions in my dreams.
They say time heals, will it for me?
Although time is supposed to heal all wounds, I'm not sure if it will work for me and my pain.
With every cut you're in too deep
Every time I'm hurt, it just cuts deeper and deeper into my soul, and you're always there, the cause of my wounds.
As sorrow plants another seed
My grief and sadness are like seeds, which grow and multiply over time, causing me even more pain and anguish.
And it makes me wonder why
I'm left questioning the reasons behind all of this, trying to make sense of the chaos and suffering.
All good things they come to die
Everything that's good and pure in this world eventually ends and fades away, leaving us with nothing but memories and regrets.
Behold the sadness in my eyes
My eyes are a window to my soul, and they reflect the deep sadness and grief that I'm feeling inside.
But I'll forget and live my life
Although right now my pain seems all-consuming, eventually I'll be able to move on and forget, and try to live my life in the present.
Though you'll burn inside of me
Your memory will always remain with me, like a flame that never dies, forever etched into my soul.
I'll see you when I fall.
Once again, I realize that I'll only be reunited with you in the afterlife, when my own life comes to an end.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASPER STEVERLINCK, DAVID DU PRE, FILIP ROS
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