1.) Arid is a Belgian rock band, formed in the mid-90s, made up of four mem… Read Full Bio ↴1.) Arid is a Belgian rock band, formed in the mid-90s, made up of four members: Jasper Steverlinck (vocals and guitar), David Du Pré (guitar), Filip Ros (bass) and Steven Van Havere (drums). The group first came to the attention of record label Double T when they were finalist at Humo's Rock Rally, a prestigious Belgian rock contest, in 1996.
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/

Silent Reproach
Arid Lyrics

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You riddle, you say
You throw yourself
On to me
It's kind of hard to lay it down
Just one two three
And I know
Just why you take it slow
You've got those things

Living down, down below Of the heart
You make it harder
Every time it comes around
We tell each other
It's not fair the way you take me there
And then you go and waive it off
Pretend you just don't care
But if you love me
With all of your heart
There's no need to worry
Why do you have to make it so hard?
And if you can't stay
Baby it's allright I
I'll be your blowtorch
Burning your way throughout
The night
You riddle, you say
You throw yourself
On to me
It's kind of hard to lay it down
Just one two three
And I know
Just why you take it slow
You've got those things
Living down, down below
With every tremor
Of the heart
You make it harder
Every time it comes around
We tell each other
It's not fair the way you take me there
And then you go and waive it off
Pretend you just don't care
But if you love me
With all of your heart
There's no need to worry
Why do you have to make it so hard?
And if you can't stay
Baby it's allright I
I'll be your blowtorch
Burning your way throughout
The night
Bridge
But if you love me
With all of your heart, yeah
There's no need to worry
Why do you have to make it so hard?
And if you can't stay
Baby it's allright I
I'll be your blowtorch
Guiding your way throughout
The night
But if you love me
With all of your heart
I'll make you proud of me
I'll guide your way throughout the
Dark
And if you can't stay
Baby it's allright I
I'll be your blowtorch

Guiding your way throughout
The night

Overall Meaning

In "Silent Reproach," Arid talks about a frustrating relationship in which the singer's partner is inconsistent in their feelings and actions towards them. The partner is described as being contradictory, saying one thing and doing another, hence riddling the singer. The chorus talks about the confusion caused by the partner's mixed signals, but also urges them to be straightforward about their feelings. The bridge repeats this sentiment and offers a solution - if the partner loves the singer, they should commit to being with them, but if they can't, it's okay, the singer will still be there to support them.

The lyrics are poetic, with imagery of things "living down, down below of the heart" and "tremors of the heart" to convey the overwhelming emotions involved in this relationship. The use of a "blowtorch" as a metaphor for the singer's support and guidance for their partner is also striking.

Line by Line Meaning

You riddle, you say
You confuse me with your words and actions

You throw yourself
You give yourself to me

On to me
In a way that is overwhelming

It's kind of hard to lay it down
It's difficult to explain

Just one two three
Simply and easily

And I know
I understand

Just why you take it slow
I know why you're hesitant

You've got those things
You have deep-seated issues

Living down, down below Of the heart
That are rooted in your emotions

You make it harder
You make the situation more difficult

Every time it comes around
Whenever we face it