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.
Soca Rhumba
Arrow Lyrics
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Singing de hit song Soca Rocker
Seniorita Carmencita
Came on stage and start to Rhumba
Arrow, ah love de Soca
Leh we add ah little flavour
Special from Aruba
Put some Rhumba in de Soca
Oh oh, oh oh
Special from Aruba, Soca Soca Rhumba
Special from Aruba, Soca Soca Rhumba
Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh, Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh
Shake yuh body line, wine wine
Shake yuh body line, wine wine
Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh, Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh
Soca Soca Rhumba
Carmencita now take over
And she body catch ah fire
She say now ah little Cha Cha
And hmmm ah little samba
Aye aye aye, oh me mama
Arrow, squeeze me tighter
Ah grab she round her shoulder
And start to Rhumba Soca
Oh oh, oh oh
Special from Aruba, Soca Soca Rhumba
Special from Aruba, Soca Soca Rhumba
Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh, Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh
Shake yuh body line, wine wine
Shake yuh body line, wine wine
Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh, Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh
Soca Soca Rhumba
De audience on de floor
Stamping dey feet, bawling for more
Everybody grab ah partner
It was Rhumba and more Rhumba
Bend dey back, start to wine
Ah ha is Rhumba time
Then dey Rhumba and then Soca
Then Soca and then Rhumba
Oh oh, oh oh
Special from Aruba, Soca Soca Rhumba
Special from Aruba, Soca Soca Rhumba
Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh, Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh
Shake yuh body line, wine wine
Shake yuh body line, wine wine
Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh, Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh
Soca Soca Rhumba
Soca, Soca Rhumba
Soca
Soca, Soca Rhumba
Oh oh, oh oh (til end)
The song "Soca Rhumba" by Arrow tells the story of a live performance in Aruba where Seniorita Carmencita, a guest performer, joins Arrow on stage and starts to Rhumba. Arrow loves the soca music and wants to add flavor to it by mixing it with Rhumba. Carmencita takes over and her body catches fire while she sings a little Cha Cha and Samba. Arrow grabs her round her shoulder and starts to Rhumba in the Soca music. The audience is wild and stamping their feet and calling for more.
The song seems to give an account of how two lively music styles, Soca and Rhumba, can be brought together to create a more energetic and vibrant atmosphere. The performance seems to create an experience that the audience finds so thrilling that they all want to join in the dancing.
Overall, the lyrics of "Soca Rhumba" by Arrow are about the passion and enjoyment of music and how even different styles of music can be creatively and successfully blended. It is a celebration of music and the beauty of how it can bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Performing in Aruba
I am currently performing in Aruba.
Singing de hit song Soca Rocker
I am singing my popular song 'Soca Rocker.'
Seniorita Carmencita
I am introducing Seniorita Carmencita to the audience.
Came on stage and start to Rhumba
Seniorita Carmencita has started to perform the rhumba dance on stage.
Arrow, ah love de Soca
I, Arrow, have a great love for Soca music.
Leh we add ah little flavour
Let's add a little flavor to the music.
Special from Aruba
This special music has come from Aruba.
Put some Rhumba in de Soca
Let's add the rhumba dance style to the Soca music.
Special from Aruba, Soca Soca Rhumba
This special music from Aruba is a combination of Soca and rhumba dance styles.
Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh, Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh
The rhumba music is playing, and people are enjoying it.
Shake yuh body line, wine wine
Move your body in rhythm with the music.
Carmencita now take over
Seniorita Carmencita is now in charge of the performance.
And she body catch ah fire
Her dancing is fast-paced and energetic.
She say now ah little Cha Cha
She has introduced the Cha Cha dance style to the audience.
And hmmm ah little samba
She has also added a little Samba dance style to the performance.
Aye aye aye, oh me mama
The music is getting more exciting.
Arrow, squeeze me tighter
I am holding Seniorita Carmencita closer while dancing.
Ah grab she round her shoulder
I have put my arm around her shoulder while dancing.
And start to Rhumba Soca
We have combined the rhumba and Soca dance styles while dancing.
De audience on de floor
The audience is now on the dance floor.
Stamping dey feet, bawling for more
They are stamping their feet and wanting more music.
Everybody grab ah partner
The audience has found dance partners for themselves.
It was Rhumba and more Rhumba
The music is still playing, and everyone is enjoying the rhumba dance style.
Bend dey back, start to wine
They are bending their backs and moving their bodies to the rhythm of the music.
Ah ha is Rhumba time
It is now the time to dance the rhumba.
Then dey Rhumba and then Soca
They are dancing both the rhumba and Soca styles, alternatively.
Soca, Soca Rhumba, Soca
The music has now changed back to Soca.
Contributed by Bella W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Juan Carlos Reina Leal
Hi, I am from Venezuela, as I like this song very much, I started to get the lyrics, since I do not find it published anywhere and I would like to see if someone can help me correct it, because there are very difficult parts for me to understand, I'm not English speaking, thanking you in advance for your contributions, here is the letter I transcribed
Soca Rhumba - Arrow Lyrics
Verse 1
Performing in Aruba,
Singing the hit song Soca Rhumba,
Señorita Carmencita,Demonstrated dance to Rumba,
I'll rock a lovely the Soca, Then we add a little flavor,
Special from Aruba, Put some Rhumba in the Soca
Chorus
Oh oh, oh oh (x2)
Special from Aruba, Soca Soca Rhumba
Special from Aruba, Soca Soca Rhumba
Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh, Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh
Shake your body line, wine!, wine!
Shake your body line, wine!, wine!
Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh, Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh
Soca Soca Rhumba (x4)
Verse 2
Carmencita now take over,
And she body catch a fire,
She say now!,a little Cha Cha,
And hums!, a little samba,
Aye aye aye,hold me mama,
Arrow, squeeze me tighter,
A grabs she around her shoulder,
And starts to Rhumba Soca
Chorus
Oh oh, oh oh (x2)
Special from Aruba, Soca Soca Rhumba
Special from Aruba, Soca Soca Rhumba
Rhumba Oh oh,oh oh, Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh
Shake your body line, wine wine
Shake your body line, wine wine
Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh, Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh
Soca Soca Rhumba (x4)
Verse 3
The audience is on the floor,
Standing their feet bulling for more
Everybody grab a partner,
It was Rhumba and more Rhumba,
And their back start to wine,
¡Anjá!, is Rhumba time.
And dance Rhumba and dance Soca,
Dance Soca and dance Rhumba
Chorus
Oh oh, oh oh (x2)
Special from Aruba, Soca Soca Rhumba
Special from Aruba, Soca Soca Rhumba
Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh, Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh
Shake your body line, wine wine
Shake your body line, wine wine
Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh, Rhumba Oh oh, oh oh
Soca Soca Rhumba (x4)
Soca, Soca Rhumba (x8)
Soca (x4)
Soca, Soca Rhumba (x4)
Chorus
Oh oh, oh oh (until end)
PopThieve
I am from ARUBA And when ARROW released this song i was happy. I also had the honor to record him in my studio in BROOKLYN NEW YORK many years later. He was a man that did not look down on any one like many other WEST INDIANS do because "we are a small island"
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Unknown Person
I’m half Montserratian and I’m pretty sure we have the smallest island so I get you there👍🏾
MariaK
10 years ago today, this great man left us to join all the other great Soca and Calypso artists.....wherever they all fête, when they leave this realm. Love this man's music so much ❤️.
Thank you Alphonsus Celestine Edmund Cassell aka Arrow. You'll never be forgotten.
jafosi
Jamas olvidare la presentacion de Arrow en el Festival de Musica del Caribe de 1984 en Cartagena Colombia, con el tema Colombia Rock. Dios bendiga a Alphonsus Cassell y Arrow. Viva su música, viva la Soca. Su alegría estará para siempre en mi corazón. Paz en su tumba.
Manuel del Jesús Martínez
Esta canción me hace feliz. Recuerdo de los carnavales de Carúpano, Venezuela. Que tiempos inolvidables desde Carúpano hasta Guiria la Costa.
JahSoulJah
BIG TUNE, BIG ARTIST. no wonder the soca vibes not what it was, all the best artist have either died or retired. RIP MAJOR GENERAL ARROW.
wahgwanwidcha
RIP Arrow - Your music brings back the memories of childhood Christmas', West Indian weddings and family fetes and will continue to create memories for generations to come.
JazzyDee
U have gone but we all still have u in our hearts, R.I.P The great Arrow.