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.
Long Time
Arrow Lyrics
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Come on enjoy yuh self!
Celebration all around, yeah! yeah!
Party people rocking de town, yeah! yeah!
Long, long time we ain't fete like dis
Soo much fun and action we miss!
Longing to shake it up, time to make it up
Come on enjoy yuh seelfff! Hey hey!
When last yuh went to party and de
Music grip you? Oh, oh! Long time!
When last yuh in ah party and de
Hypes trip you? Oh, oh! Long time!
We go jump, jump, all night long!
Mash up de party, crash de party,
Rock de parrtyy!
When last yuh fete till morning?
Oh, oh! Long time!
When last yuh party, party and went
More party? Oh, oh! Long time!
Keep de momentum, doh lose de groove
Yeah! yeah!
Party people, let yuh body move yeah! yeah!
Party through de max, and de session tight
Non-stop music **** daylight,
Blow yuh music mind, have ah rocking time
Come on enjoy yuh self, hey, hey, heeeyy!
Come on enjoy yuh seelfff! Hey hey!
When last yuh went to party and de
Music grip you? Oh, oh! Long time!
When last yuh in ah party and de
Hypes trip you? Oh, oh! Long time!
We go jump, jump, all night long!
Mash up de party, crash de party,
Rock de parrtyy!
When last yuh fete till morning?
Oh, oh! Long time!
When last yuh party, party and went
More party? Oh, oh! Long time!
Oh, oh! Long time!
Oh, oh! Long time!
Oh, oh! Long time!
Long time, we doh fete like dis!
Long time, we doh fete like dis!
Long time, we doh fete like dis!
Long time, we doh fete like dis!
Raise yuh hand if yuh want to jam!
Raise yuh hand if yuh want to jam!
Raise yuh hand if yuh want to jam!
Raise yuh hand if yuh love de jamminggg!
Aye-a, aye-a-aye!
Aye-a, aye-a-aye!
Aye-a, aye-a-aye!
Long time, we doh fete like dis!
Long time, we doh fete like dis!
Long time, we doh fete like dis!
Long time, we doh fete like dis!
Raise yuh hand! Raise yuh hand!
Raise yuh hand! Raise yuh hand!
Raise yuh hand if yuh want to jam!
Raise yuh hand if yuh want to jam!
Raise yuh hand if yuh want to jam!
Raise yuh hand if yuh love de jamminggg!
Aye-a, aye-a-aye!
Aye-a, aye-a-aye!
Aye-a, aye-a-aye!
Raise yuh hand if yuh want to jam!
Raise yuh hand if yuh want to jam!
Raise yuh hand if yuh want to jam!
Raise yuh hand if yuh love de jamminggg!
Aye-a, aye-a-aye!
Aye-a, aye-a-aye!
Aye-a, aye-a-aye!
The song Long Time by Arrow is an upbeat celebration of Caribbean culture and the joy of partying. The lyrics are about not having experienced a true fete, or party, in a long time and the desire to make up for lost time. The chorus encourages people to enjoy themselves and let loose, while reminiscing about the times when the music and energy of a good party would grab hold of them.
The song's format is a party anthem with a catchy rhythm and easy to follow lyrics. However, Long Time is also an expression of cultural identity and values. The lyrics reflect the importance of partying within Caribbean culture and the community-building value of coming together to celebrate. The call-and-response structure of the chorus is inviting and inclusive, inviting everyone to join in and feel the sense of togetherness that comes from dancing and singing with others.
Overall, Long Time is a song that expresses Caribbean joy, identity, and a sense of community. It celebrates the importance of coming together to party and have a good time, while also acknowledging the cultural significance of this act. The song captures the spirit of the Caribbean culture and its love for music, dance, and socializing.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on enjoy yuh self!
Let loose and have a good time!
Celebration all around, yeah! yeah!
Everyone is celebrating and having a great time!
Long, long time we ain't fete like dis
It has been a while since we have had this much fun and excitement!
Soo much fun and action we miss!
We have really missed having this much fun and excitement!
Longing to shake it up, time to make it up
We have been waiting for a long time to have some fun and it's time to make up for lost time!
When last yuh went to party and de Music grip you? Oh, oh! Long time!
It's been a long time since you've been to a party that really gets you moving and feeling the music!
When last yuh in ah party and de Hypes trip you? Oh, oh! Long time!
It's been a while since you've been to a party that really gets you hyped up and excited!
We go jump, jump, all night long!
We're going to dance and jump all night long!
Mash up de party, crash de party, Rock de parrtyy!
We're going to have such a good time that we'll be rocking the party all night long!
When last yuh fete till morning? Oh, oh! Long time!
It's been a while since you partied until the early hours of the morning!
When last yuh party, party and went More party? Oh, oh! Long time!
It's been a while since you kept the party going by moving from one party to the next!
Keep de momentum, doh lose de groove
Let's keep the energy going and not lose our rhythm!
Party people, let yuh body move yeah! yeah!
Let your body move to the music and have fun!
Party through de max, and de session tight
We're going to party to the max and keep the energy high!
Non-stop music **** daylight
There will be non-stop music all the way until daylight!
Blow yuh music mind, have ah rocking time
Let the music blow your mind and have an amazing time!
Raise yuh hand if yuh want to jam!
Put your hands up if you want to dance and have fun!
Raise yuh hand if yuh love de jamminggg!
Put your hands up if you love the music and dancing!
Long time, we doh fete like dis!
It's been a while since we've had this much fun and excitement at a party!
Aye-a, aye-a-aye!
Let's keep the party going and have fun all night long!
Contributed by Adam J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@simonelavigne8618
I’m going to play this at my first party after the pandemic ends!
@shermanhunte5680
1 of the biggest soca party songs of all times ...
@danielrussell7010
I don't know how I remember this so well as I woz only in Trinidad until I was 6years but they must be important years and this 80's calypso sound is now globally recognised. Thanks for sharing!!! I like to sing, long time since me went to party and me ate roti, ooh ooh, long time! From church 😋☺😁🌿🙏
@colettef.7421
Raise yoh han’ if U luv d’band 🎶🙌🏾
Arrow 4ever❣️ 🌺🎊🎶💃🏽 🇵🇳
@shermanhunte5680
This song was way ahead of its time. Excellent piece of recorded music.
@jheraldo5664
THIS IS HOT HOT HOT 🔥🔥🔥
@charlesbarry971
Still popular after all these years
RIP Arrow
@carldwilmot8791
One of my favs soca songs....It's sweeet and clean
@Barbara-ez9gi
Love You Long Time but always always with integrity and confidence xxx
@joanie3452
R.I.P. Arrow.