Janne Da Arc (ジャンヌダルク) was a japanese rock band. They were able to mix an e… Read Full Bio ↴Janne Da Arc (ジャンヌダルク) was a japanese rock band. They were able to mix an edgy, crisp sound with catchy melodies－satisfying both hardcore rock/metal fans and those who prefer simple melody.

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.

in silence
Janne Da Arc Lyrics

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Tell me why
my heart aches so bad,
feels like darker than darkness.
Myriad of sleepless nights
and unforgettable smiles.
My frustration from not
reaching, weakness of my heart.
I chose my dream over you

but it is painful, why?

What a hell, I always tend to
have bad feelings, bad habits.
Did I make a wrong selection?
Did I see dull dream?
Why I think back to then,
I just miss you so much.
Thinking of you deeper
and deeper, my heart is aching.
In silence, In silence,
"It's still my dream,
never changing."
Kept saying to myself,
kept screaming everytime
until today.
Where should I go?
What should I do?
How can I get rid of
this noisy pain?
Don't stand in my way.
I've got no time.
Don't get me confused any more.
It's gonna be
another sleepless night...

Tell me why
my heart aches so bad,
feels like darker than darkness.
Myriad of sleepless nights
and unforgettable smiles.
My frustration from not
reaching, weakness of my heart.
I chose my dream over you
but it is painful, why?

In silence, In silence,
"It's still my dream,
never changing."
Kept saying to myself,
kept screaming everytime
until today.
Where should I go?
What should I do?
How can I get rid of
this noisy pain?
Don't stand in my way.
I've got no time.
Don't get me confused any more.
Where should I go?
What should I do?
How can I get rid of
this noisy pain?

It's gonna be
another sleepless night...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Janne Da Arc's "In Silence" speak of a painful heartache that the singer is experiencing. They express feeling like they are in a very dark place with countless sleepless nights and unbearable memories. The singer is feeling frustrated with their inability to reach for what they truly want due to the weakness in their heart. In the end, they have chosen their dream over their love interest, but the pain still remains. The lyrics express a sense of confusion and questioning, as the singer wonders if they have made a mistake by choosing their dream over their love. They miss their love deeply, and the realization of this causes the singer's heart to ache deeper and deeper. Despite the pain, the singer continues to hold onto their dream, stating that it will never change, and they continue to search for a way to silence the noise of their heartache.

In understanding the song as a whole, it seems to convey the message that sometimes we may have to make difficult choices in life that can cause us heartache and feelings of loss. We may be torn between pursuing our goals and following our hearts. The song expresses the struggle of trying to choose between love and ambition, and the pain that comes with the choice we make. It serves as a reminder that even though we may pursue our dreams, the pain may linger, and it may take time to heal from these heartaches.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me why
Asking the reason for the intense pain in their heart.

my heart aches so bad,
Describing the overwhelming pain felt in their heart.

feels like darker than darkness.
The pain felt is so intense that it feels worse than complete darkness.

Myriad of sleepless nights
Unable to sleep due to the pain felt.

and unforgettable smiles.
Remembering the good times with the person they chose their dream over.

My frustration from not reaching, weakness of my heart.
Feeling frustrated and weak for not being able to reach their dream without sacrificing their relationship.

I chose my dream over you
Making the decision to pursue their dream over their relationship.

but it is painful, why?
Questioning the decision made and why it has caused so much pain.

In silence, In silence,
Repeating their thoughts in silence.

"It's still my dream, never changing."
Acknowledging that their dream has not changed despite the pain and sacrifice it caused.

Kept saying to myself,
Continuing to repeat their thoughts to themselves.

kept screaming everytime
Feeling the need to scream their thoughts out loud.

until today.
Continuing to feel the pain and questioning until the present day.

Where should I go?
Feeling lost and unsure of their next steps.

What should I do?
Uncertain of what actions to take next.

How can I get rid of this noisy pain?
Desperately seeking relief from the overwhelming pain felt.

Don't stand in my way.
Asking others to not prevent them from pursuing their dream.

I've got no time.
Feeling a sense of urgency to pursue their dream.