Alphonsus Celestine Edmund Cassell MBE (born November 16, 1954 died … Read Full Bio ↴(1)
Alphonsus Celestine Edmund Cassell MBE (born November 16, 1954 died September 16, 2010) is a soca musician who performs under the stage name Arrow.
Born on the island of Montserrat in the West Indies, one of his most well-known songs is Hot Hot Hot (resung by David Johansen in his Buster Poindexter alter ego). Although native to Montserrat, Arrow attributes his success to his time in Antigua and time spent with Antiguan bands such as Burning Flames.
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Arrow was an alias of the German electronic music producer Kai MacDonald who is better known as Kai Tracid. He produced the track Back in the House in 1997 under this alias.
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Arrow was a German thrash metal band formed in 1983.
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Arrow is a Dutch radio station based in The Hague. It plays Classic Rock and Jazz music.
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Arrow was a Swedsih Melodic Metal band formed in 1984.
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Arrow Lyrics
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And astronomical odds?
These consecutive letters that put us together
Every morning since last fall
Been watching your locker across the hall
For a nod or a smile every once in a while
It's the last dance, but so many people
My last chance, I need to let you know
It's the last dance, but so many people
At last glance, it's hay, you're the needle
And I can't even see you at all
Behind the encyclopedias
Through the cafeteria crowd
Getting detention to get your attention
Your yearbook finally made its way down
I signed it "I love you"
But I left my name out
Hoping you'd see it and know it was me
It's the last dance, but so many people
My last chance, I need to let you know
Need to find you, remind you, I've been sitting behind you
It's the last dance, but so many people
At last glance, it's hay, you're the needle
And I can't even see you at all
I never cared for your popularity
Just your wit and sincerity
Now, there's no more pretending, the melody's ending
It's now or never, no dropping the ball
No more watching your locker across the hall
For that nod or a smile every once in a while
It's the last dance, but so many people
My last chance, I need to let you know
Need to find you, remind you, I've been sitting behind you
It's the last dance, but so many people
At last glance, it's hay, you're the needle
And I can't even see you at all
Every chorus, an endless barrage
Of memories, like a movie montage
I run to the wall and climb up the bleachers
To get above all the students and teachers
It's the last dance, but so many people
One last glance, to see from this steeple
But I can't even see you at all
This song is a lament of a person who has unrequited love and feels neglected by the person they love. The opening line "Through the eyes of a lonely hawk, I can perfectly see you need more than me" sets the mood for the song. The hawk, as it flies high and watches from a distance, seems to be a metaphor for the lover who is unable to get close to the person they love. Despite their unending love and dedication, the singer still feels invisible and unacknowledged.
The lines "Still looking for a piece of hope, That you've lost in some place you used to be" suggest that the person they love is going through a tough time and is trying to regain their confidence and independence but is struggling to do so. The singer wants to be there for the person they love, but they are getting tired of being ignored and rejected. Hence, they plead "It's the last dance, Don't set me free, It's the last chance, Oh can't you see, I'm the only friend you need."
The song ends on a sad note with the singer realizing that the person they love has moved on and they were never seen, as they sing "I was the only friend you needed, but sadly it seems that you didn't see me. I was giving you my hand and my wings, but sadly it seems that you didn't see me." The song is about the sadness and dejection that comes with unrequited love and hoping for a love that never was.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the eyes of a lonely hawk
Viewing from a distance, it is clear that you require more than just me to be content.
I can perfectly see you need more than me
It is evident that you require more than what I can offer to meet your needs.
Still looking for a piece of hope
You are still in search of something to give you hope.
That you've lost in some place you used to be
It is something you once possessed, but now it is lost in a past place and time.
It's the last dance
This is the final opportunity.
Don't set me free
Do not abandon our relationship.
It's the last chance
This is the final shot at success.
Oh can't you see
Why can't you understand?
I'm the only friend
I am the sole ally by your side.
You need
You require my assistance and companionship.
But sadly it seems
Unfortunately, it appears that.
That you don't see me
You are not aware of my presence or value in your life.
Waiting for you to send me a sign
I am anticipating some form of communication from you.
I'm flying around between those crowded clouds
I am making efforts to remain close by and accessible, but it is difficult due to obstacles in the way.
You're looking away and that's probably fine
You are avoiding involvement with me, and that is likely acceptable to you.
I just can't wait until the end of time
I cannot persist forever in this situation.
Should I follow the undertaker
Perhaps it would be advisable for me to pursue other options.
What could I've done to save her
Is there anything I could have done to prevent this outcome?
I was the only friend
I was the sole ally and companion.
You needed
You required my assistance and presence.
But sadly it seems
Unfortunately, it appears that.
That you didn't see me
You were not aware of my value or presence.
I was giving you my hand
I was offering my assistance and support.
And my wings
I was offering to help you soar and reach greater heights.
But sadly it seems
Unfortunately, it appears that.
That you didn't see me
You were not aware of my value or presence.
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Written by: John Dykyj
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