1) Arcade was a short-lived outfit that included members from some of the biggest bands of the 80's glam metal scene. Formed in 1992, they recorded two albums: 1993's Arcade and 1994's A/2 with little fanfare and eventually a chance at regaining past glories would tear the band apart. Vocalist Stephen Pearcy left Ratt in 1992 and hooked up with drummer Fred Coury who had just walked away from Cinderella himself. They completed the line-up with Donny Syracuse (guitar), Michael Andrews (bass), and former Sea Hags guitarist Frankie Wilsex. They signed a major label deal with Epic and the debut was to be called Calm Before The Storm before being released as simply Arcade. But with little label support and the changing music scene, Arcade was doomed to fail and the follow-up A/2 went unnoticed.
By the late 90's the glam metal scene was starting to pick up life again, so both Pearcy and Coury returned to the bands that had made them famous. When Pearcy left Ratt again in 2000 he re-teamed with Wilsex and went on the road as Nitronic, the same year that the final Arcade CD of demos (A/3: Live and Unreleased) and live recordings was released. Great music with a harder edge than either Ratt or Cinderella was all that remained. Other releases were: A/4 Calm Before The Storm in 2006 and Livin' Dangerously in 2013
2) Arcade have been making digital music in Birmingham since 2001. Appearances at Brum Creative nights lead to releases on Experimental Seafood Records, plays by John Peel and reviews in the Wire. More home-town gigs followed including an appearance at The Electric Cinema.
With a strong sense of the local to the fore The Chemsely Wood ep was released in 2004. Arcade contributed a track to the seminal Binary Oppositions compilation released by Static Caravan in 2007. The remix of Chemsely Wood found a perfect home when spun by Stuart Maconie during his ultra hip esoteric exploration The Freak Zone (Radio6). To be singled out for airplay when in the company of leading local lights including Broadcast and Modified Toy Orchestra is a measure of Arcade’s innovative approach to digital composition. With arbiters of taste such as Maconie and The Wire receptive to his work the future looks bright for Arcade and all that emerges from his home studio in Birmingham.
3) Arcade, a Christian instrumental project.
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Arcade Lyrics
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Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Look at the party
So many ppl
nigga we at it again
This shit for from pretend
Walk in the room
Shit go retarded
Niggas got money to spend
We still in the club
And niggas is dying
But Who gonna pay her rent
Baby she working
Look at her shake it shit
Shit don't make no sense
Snuck in the club with a
30 clip
Shit don't make no sense
ROS 623
You know I'm wit the men
Talk all the shit look at him fold
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
Shit don't make no sense
The opening lines of the song immediately establish a sense of confusion and frustration as the repetition of "Shit don't make no sense" suggests a lack of logic or reason in the situation being described. The use of profanity adds intensity to the emotional state of the singer, conveying a sense of exasperation and disbelief at the events unfolding. The repetition of this phrase highlights the central theme of the song, indicating a recurring feeling of bewilderment and disorder in the singer's surroundings.
As the lyrics progress, the scene shifts to a party setting with a large number of people present. The mention of "nigga we at it again" suggests a cycle of repeated behavior or events, hinting at a sense of déjà vu or inevitability in the party atmosphere. Despite the apparent festivities, there is a dark undercurrent as the singer notes that despite the partygoers' affluence and indulgence, there are still stark realities such as people dying and struggling to make ends meet. This juxtaposition of wealth and hardship underscores the pervasive sense of disorientation and disillusionment.
The reference to a woman working and dancing to make a living, juxtaposed with the singer's possession of a weapon, highlights the harsh realities of survival and violence in the singer's world. The mention of sneaking into the club with a "30 clip" further underscores the dangerous and unpredictable nature of the environment being depicted. The singer's association with a specific group ("ROS 623") and mention of confrontation ("Talk all the shit look at him fold") suggest a volatile and potentially confrontational social dynamic, adding to the sense of chaos and instability in the singer's experience.
The refrain of "Shit don't make no sense" is repeated throughout the song, serving as a constant reminder of the singer's feelings of disorientation and disillusionment. The juxtaposition of seemingly incongruent elements - from the party atmosphere to the presence of violence and struggle - creates a complex portrait of a world marked by confusion and contradiction. Through these lyrics, Arcade captures a mood of frustration and uncertainty, inviting listeners to reflect on the chaotic and often nonsensical nature of contemporary life.
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