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.
Easy Dancing
Arrow Lyrics
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Easy, easy dancing
Ah, ah, urgh
Urgh
Yes-sir, ahha
Easy, easy dancing
Easy, easy dancing
Easy, easy dancing
What's it mamma, ahha
Yeh man
Easy dancing, yeh
Get that fellin', yeh
Come dance with me, yeh
Shake your bouncy, yeh, yeh
It's dancin' time
It's party time
It's happy time
And it's boogy time
It's dancin' time
It's party time
It's happy time
And it's soca time, yeh
Easy dancing, yeh
Get that fellin', yeh
Afro rythmn, yeh
Soca feelin', yeh, yeh
Dance, the lambada,
Dance, the soca,
Dance, ahhh
Everybody
Easy, easy dancing
Easy, easy dancing
Easy, easy dancing
Easy, easy dancing
Ohh
Come on, yes, ahha
It's dancin' time,
It's party time,
It's happy time
And it's boogy time
It's dancin' time,
It's party time,
It's happy time
And it's soca time, yeh
Easy dancing, easy dancing
Get that feeling, get that feeling
Afro rythmn, afro rythmn
Soca to the beats, soca
Sweet sweet music, yeh
Soca music, yeh
Ohh
Dance, the lambada,
Dance, the soca,
Dance, ahha, yes
Woooh
Lambada time, ahha
Soca time
Everybody now
Dance the lambada
Dance the soca, dance
Yeh man
Come come come come come
Dance with me, nice and easy
Soca with me, nice and easy
Dance with me, nice and easy
Move your body, nice and easy
Easy, easy dancing
Ah umma, ah umma...
Ah umma
Yeh,
Dance with me, nice and easy
Soca with me, nice and easy
Dance with me, nice and easy
Move your body, nice and easy
Easy, easy dancing
Easy, easy dancing
Arrow's song Easy Dancing is a lively and upbeat tune that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves on the dance floor. The song's lyrics repeatedly emphasize the notion of easy dancing, as if to suggest that anyone can join in on the fun regardless of their dance skills. The song also mentions several different dance styles, including the lambada and soca, further emphasizing the idea that the song is all about dancing.
The repetitive nature of the song's lyrics adds to the sense of freedom and abandon conveyed by the song. The lyrical structure of the song is also interesting, as it is essentially just a few lines of lyrics that are repeated throughout the song. However, the song's catchy melody and rhythm keep the listener engaged and dancing along.
Overall, Arrow's Easy Dancing is a fun and carefree tune that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves. Its upbeat tempo and repetitive lyrics ensure that the song stays in the listener's head long after it has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
Easy, easy dancing
This song is about dancing and how easy it is to do.
Ah, ah, urgh
These vocalizations are just sounds to help create the music.
Urgh
Another vocalization used to create the music.
Yes-sir, ahha
A playful interjection used to keep things lively and upbeat.
What's it mamma, ahha
Yeh man
Another interjection, this one indicating a desire to keep dancing and having fun.
Get that fellin', yeh
Come dance with me, yeh
Shake your bouncy, yeh, yeh
Encouragement to dance and to let loose and have fun while doing it.
It's dancin' time
It's party time
It's happy time
And it's boogy time
It's dancin' time
It's party time
It's happy time
And it's soca time, yeh
The song underscores the idea that it's always a good time to dance!
Afro rythmn, yeh
Soca feelin', yeh, yeh
The call to enjoy different rhythms and styles of dance music.
Dance, the lambada,
Dance, the soca,
Dance, ahhh
Everybody
A call for everyone to participate in the dancing.
Woooh
Lambada time, ahha
Soca time
Everybody now
The music continues to build momentum, leading everyone into the dance fun.
Dance with me, nice and easy
Soca with me, nice and easy
Dance with me, nice and easy
Move your body, nice and easy
More encouragement to dance in a way that feels good and comfortable for each individual. 'Nice and easy' means not to worry too much about being perfect or doing it 'right'.
Ah umma, ah umma...
Ah umma
Yeh,
More sounds used to create the music.
Easy, easy dancing
Easy, easy dancing
Repeating the song's main message one last time: that dancing should be enjoyable and easy, not stressful or difficult.
Contributed by Emma V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.