members :
Yasu (currently in Acid Black Cherry) as vocalist
ｙｏｕ on guitar
松本和之/DAMIJAW (Kazuyuki Matsumoto / ka-yu) on bass
ｋｉｙｏ on keyboards
shuji on drums
Osaka 1989. At the age of 14, Yasu and Ka-yu, who went to school together, decide to form a band. The two recruit Kiyo and Chiba. The formation is Yasu on vocals, Ka-yu on bass, Chiba on drums and Kiyo on keyboard. For unknown reasons, Ka-yu then leaves the band and is replaced by Ino. In 1990, the band is given the name Okyan Teiisu.
In 1991, you joins the group as the new guitarist. The name Janne Da Arc is now adopted, inspired by a character from the manga Violence Jack, created by Go Nagai.
Chiba leaves the group for several months in 1992, and Shuji becomes the backup drummer for the band until Chiba returns. In that same year, Ka-yu returns, and the group begins their time as an indies band in the Japanese rock scene, recording their first demo tape in November. Two more demo tapes follow in 1993 and 1994. In 1995, Chiba leaves the band for good and Shuji becomes the permanent drummer.
In 1997, the 4 song demo tape Resist is recorded. Starting in 1998, we see the bands first CD releases: a trio of mini albums. The releases started with Dearly, followed by a re-recorded version of Resist (with 2 new songs), and finally CHAOS MODE in March of 1999.
After the release of CHAOS MODE, 1999 also brought about a turning point in the history of Janne Da Arc. The band was finally signed to a major label, Avex Trax, and their debut single as a major group, RED ZONE was released that May. The band then embarks upon their first tour as a major group, CHAOS ZONE. 2000 brings their first major album, D.N.A..
From then on, they were a major player in the rock scene as one of the best selling bands.
On January 26, 2007 the band announced that Janne Da Arc would be put on hiatus and the band members would be working on their solo projects.
Ring
Janne Da Arc Lyrics
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Shashin no futari ima wa inai
Futo miageta sora wa aoku sukitootteiru no ni
Boku no kokoro harenakute
Sunao ni narenakatta futari no sure chigai ga
Kitto nakushita mono nido to motoni
Modoranai koto wakatte itakedo
Gin no (ringu) suteta hosoi yubi de kimi wa dare ni fureru no?
Amai kako no jikan sae mo ima wa mune wo shimetsuke
Semete boku no omoi dake wa dou ka kimi ni todoite
Kowaresouna kokoro daite tsuyoku sora ni negau yo
Nemurenu yoru tsuzuite tsuki no akari ga terashi dasu
Keshiki ni kimi no kage ga mieta
Hitori kiri ni nareta to iikikasete ita hazu ga
Kokoro uso wa tsukenakute
Mabushi sugita ano hibi sabishisa tsunorasete iku
Dakedo suterarenai kagayaku toki
Tatoe ima arukidaseta toshitemo
Gin no (ringu) kieta boku no yubi wa nani wo tsukameba ii no?
Onaji yume wo miteta goro wa shitteita hazuna no ni
Utsurikawaru tsugi no kisetsu sukoshi kokoro yudanete
Kitto umakuiku kaze ni norusete towa ni kimi wo omou yo
Gin no (ringu) suteta hosoi yubi de kimi wa dare ni fureru no?
Amai kako no jikan sae mo ima wa mune wo shimetsuke
Semete boku no omoi dake wa douka kimi ni todoite
Kowaresouna kokoro daite tsuyoku sora ni negau yo
The lyrics of Janne Da Arc's "Ring" describe the emotions of a person after a failed relationship. The bright light entering the room reminds the person of the moments spent with their partner, but similarly bright skies are now dull since they cannot find happiness within themselves. The two people had differences which led to the loss of valuable things, and though they can't go back to fix it, they are aware of what was lost.
The song goes on to express the sorrow of the individual every night as they recall how the moonlight illuminated their partner’s shadow. They were supposed to get used to being alone, but they couldn't lie about feeling empty inside. The beautiful moments that were once a source of joy seem to to only increase their loneliness. The last part of the song is a plea to their lover in hopes that even if they don't have anything else, their love will reach them forever.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ring" portray the struggles of a broken heart after a failed relationship. It’s not just romantic love, but the pain of losing someone who was once a significant part of life. It speaks to the sense of longing after the end of a relationship, and the love that remains even when the person is no longer there.
Line by Line Meaning
Mabayui hikari sashikomu heya no katasumi de waratteru
Laughing in the corner of a room illuminated by a bright light
Shashin no futari ima wa inai
The two in the photo are not together now
Futo miageta sora wa aoku sukitootteiru no ni
Although the sky I suddenly looked up to is clear blue
Boku no kokoro harenakute
My heart is far from clear
Sunao ni narenakatta futari no sure chigai ga
Our inability to be honest resulted in our separation
Kitto nakushita mono nido to motoni
We lost something that can't be regained
Modoranai koto wakatte itakedo
I know we can't go back
Gin no (ringu) suteta hosoi yubi de kimi wa dare ni fureru no?
With the thin ring I threw away, who will touch you?
Amai kako no jikan sae mo ima wa mune wo shimetsuke
Even the sweet memories now weigh heavy on my heart
Semete boku no omoi dake wa dou ka kimi ni todoite
I hope at least my feelings reach you in some way
Kowaresouna kokoro daite tsuyoku sora ni negau yo
Embracing my fragile heart, I pray to the sky with all my might
Nemurenu yoru tsuzuite tsuki no akari ga terashi dasu
The moonlight shines on through a sleepless night
Keshiki ni kimi no kage ga mieta
I saw your shadow in the scenery around me
Hitori kiri ni nareta to iikikasete ita hazu ga
I thought I could convince myself that I'm used to being alone
Kokoro uso wa tsukenakute
But I can't lie to my heart
Mabushi sugita ano hibi sabishisa tsunorasete iku
The dazzling days of the past only make me feel more lonely as time goes on
Dakedo suterarenai kagayaku toki
But I can't throw away my shining moments
Tatoe ima arukidaseta toshitemo
Even if I start walking forward now
Gin no (ringu) kieta boku no yubi wa nani wo tsukameba ii no?
With the disappeared ring on my finger, what should I grasp?
Onaji yume wo miteta goro wa shitteita hazuna no ni
Although we knew we had the same dream at one point
Utsurikawaru tsugi no kisetsu sukoshi kokoro yudanete
The coming season will change, so I'll allow my heart to feel unsettled for a while
Kitto umakuiku kaze ni norusete towa ni kimi wo omou yo
I'll surely ride on the wind blowing in the right direction and think of you forever
Semete boku no omoi dake wa douka kimi ni todoite
I hope at least my feelings reach you in some way
Kowaresouna kokoro daite tsuyoku sora ni negau yo
Embracing my fragile heart, I pray to the sky with all my might
Contributed by Muhammad F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.