This Los Angeles native is a musician, dancer, actor and the owner of RADASH clothing. Arshad currently attending California State University Long Beach while remaining to balance all of his many projects. He has been featured on but not limited to shows on Nickelodeon, ABC, MTV and Showtime. However, he's not done just yet. Arshad has tackled the three most eccentric industries and is in the process of creating an entertainment empire proving to be an entrepreneur in every sense of the word.
At the age of 11 Arshad began dancing, a leisure pursuit he would continue into his high school years. He started dancing at the Millennium Dance Complex in North Hollywood under the instruction of Shane Sparks (MTV's America's Best Dance Crew's Judge.) Arshad clearly had a natural talent for dancing and learned at a fast pace, advancing to the master class where he learned under the training of Wade Robson (choreographer of NSYNC and Britney Spears.)
In July 2007 Arshad discovered his second calling, acting. Arshad's headshots did not take long to receive recognition as that same week he received nine calls from various agencies and started scheduling appointments and going on auditions. “Within the second day of scheduling I got a call from Gwen Davis of Angel City Talent. She said 'Hey guess what I have an audition for you,'” said Arshad “and I said 'What? How do you have an audition for me, I haven't even signed with you guys, I haven't even met you' and she just said 'Well I have an audition for you.'”
Arshad's first booking was a reoccurring role on Nickelodeon's Zoey 101. Within a period of two weeks Arshad had faced a whirlwind of auditions and was thriving in every aspect of his professional endeavors. “I really believe if something is supposed to be for you, it will be for you, it's just supposed to happen,” says Arshad. In fall of 2008 Arshad had a reoccurring role on ABC's Samantha Who? A couple months later he booked his first movie, Danny Roth's Foreign Exchange. Arshad remembers the experience fondly. “That was an amazing experience. I made some of my best friends from that movie.”
In March 2009, Arshad teamed up with Chicago's Tom Schleiter of the band Powerspace to record for the first time. "I'm really excited because I'm so into music and the production aspect; I can sit in front of a computer and make tracks for hours". Arshad's work ethic and dedication are obvious and will present itself when his EP debuts later this summer. “I don't want to be someone who doesn't put any work in. I don't want everything to be laid out for me. I want to come in and write; I want to produce. I want to be involved in everything.”
Arshad's clothing line, RADASH, launched its first line in August 2008 and rapidly gained stature from some of today's most talented bands including The Academy Is…, Cobra Starship and We the Kings. Again, Arshad handles the business single handedly; controlling the design process, production process and shipping process. A perfectionist to the core, all his products (including his music, movies and television shows) are guaranteed to provide quality. All can expect the best when the name Arshad Aslam is attached. RADASH's new line will be out this spring. Everyone get ready to get their RAD on!
For having already accomplished so much this is only the beginning of Arshad's entrepreneurial endeavors. Get ready world. For Arshad is more than equipped. “I Don't Stop. Ever.”
Okay
Arshad Lyrics
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it all hits like a wave
like a force you can´t contain
just losing gravity
As our world flips upside down
and all hope´s buried in the ground
and there you are staring
and time´s standing still
So take a ride
take a ride with me
where we´ll discover our infinity
losing all sense of reality
we´ll be shining in the stars
And i will love you past my last good day
forever my love will remain,
with your heart in your soul
i´ll never let you go
goodbye is just a phrase we said
to end a time to part away
this heart is weak don´t be afraid
cause on that day you´ll be okay
And I´ll fight
I´ll fight for you my grenade
you held onto
this pain demands on being felt
you cannot do this by yourself
a day will come when i surrender
but what we have will last forever
And i will love you past my last good day
forever my love will remain,
with your heart in your soul
i´ll never let you go
goodbye is just a phrase we said
to end a time to part away
this heart is weak don´t be afraid
cause on that day you´ll be okay
And I´m on a roaler coaster
that only goes up up up
and I´m stalling oblivion
a force that I just can´t outrun
affliction yes it come and goes
and sometimes it´s a lonely road
we´ll be okay okay forever
just knowing that we´ve had each other
And i will love you past my last good day
forever my love will remain,
with your heart in your soul
i´ll never let you go
goodbye is just a phrase we said
to end a time to part away
this heart is weak don´t be afraid
cause on that day you´ll be OKAY
The lyrics to Arshad's song "Okay" speak about a feeling of being overwhelmed by life's challenges but finding solace in the love and support of someone else. The song begins with the sudden realization that everything feels like it's crashing down like a force that's too strong to contain. The world seems to be flipped upside down, and all hope is buried in the ground. The singer describes feeling lost and in desperate need of serenity while time seemingly stands still.
However, amidst the chaos and confusion, the song gives a glimmer of hope. The chorus invites the listener on a ride of discovery, where they can lose all sense of reality and shine like stars. The singer promises to love the listener "past my last good day," signifying a love that is eternal and unbreakable. Even after death, the singer's love will remain, holding the listener's heart in their soul, never letting them go. The song ends on a note that no matter what challenges come, the listener will be okay, and they will always have each other.
Overall, the song portrays a feeling of vulnerability and uncertainty but also a sense of optimism and strength. It speaks to the power of love and the importance of having someone to rely on in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Suddenly
Arshad is describing the moment when everything unravels in his life.
it all hits like a wave
He feels overwhelmed by this sudden change, like a wave washing over him.
like a force you can´t contain
This change is so powerful, it cannot be ignored or resisted.
just losing gravity
The situation feels chaotic, like gravity is no longer holding him down.
As our world flips upside down
The situation has completely turned his world around, leaving him disoriented.
and all hope´s buried in the ground
He is feeling hopeless and defeated by the situation.
and there you are staring
Through it all, he finds comfort in the presence of a loved one.
and praying for serenity
Together, they hope for peace and calmness in this turbulent time.
and time´s standing still
The moment feels frozen in time, and they are both searching for a way forward.
So take a ride
Arshad is inviting his loved one on a journey through this tough time.
take a ride with me
He wants to face the situation together, as a team.
where we´ll discover our infinity
Arshad believes that their love can conquer all, and that it will last forever.
losing all sense of reality
Together, they can escape the harshness of reality for a while.
we´ll be shining in the stars
Their love will take them to a place of beauty and light, far away from the darkness of their current reality.
And i will love you past my last good day
Arshad promises that his love will never fade, even beyond his own mortality.
forever my love will remain,
His love will remain strong and true for all eternity.
with your heart in your soul
He wants his loved one to fully embrace their love and feel it deeply.
i´ll never let you go
Arshad promises to always be there for his loved one, and to never abandon them.
goodbye is just a phrase we said
Their love will never truly end, even if one of them must say goodbye.
to end a time to part away
Saying goodbye is just a temporary separation in the grand scheme of things.
this heart is weak don´t be afraid
Arshad acknowledges his own vulnerability in this situation, but reassures his loved one that they will be okay.
cause on that day you´ll be okay
He believes that, in the end, they will both be okay and their love will see them through.
And I´ll fight
Arshad is determined to do whatever it takes to support his loved one.
I´ll fight for you my grenade
He sees his role as a protector, and will do whatever he can to keep his loved one safe.
you held onto
Arshad recognizes that his loved one has been through a lot and is still holding on despite the pain.
this pain demands on being felt
He acknowledges the intensity of their situation and the need to address their pain.
you cannot do this by yourself
He knows that they need each other to get through this.
a day will come when i surrender
Arshad recognizes that he may not always be able to hold on, but hopes that their love will still endure.
but what we have will last forever
Their love is stronger than any difficulties they may face, and will last forever.
And I´m on a roller coaster
Arshad feels like he's on an emotional roller coaster, with ups and downs.
that only goes up up up
Despite the challenges of their situation, Arshad has hope that things will get better.
and I´m stalling oblivion
He is doing his best to hold on to hope and light, even in the midst of darkness.
a force that I just can´t outrun
He feels powerless against the difficulty of his situation.
affliction yes it come and goes
He acknowledges that their difficulties may come and go, but they will always have each other.
and sometimes it´s a lonely road
Despite their love for each other, some parts of this journey may feel isolating.
we´ll be okay okay forever
Arshad is hopeful that they will be alright in the end, because they have each other.
just knowing that we´ve had each other
Arshad finds comfort and strength in the fact that they've had each other for support during this difficult time.
cause on that day you´ll be okay
In the end, Arshad believes that they will both be okay, because they've faced everything together and their love will endure.
Contributed by Elizabeth V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
xItssavannah1808
This made me tear up. The references in the song kill me on the inside and my heart is aching from this. Totally love it.
Hazel Ashton
You are like THIS LITERALLY KILLED ME AND TORE ME APART but i love it :D
I can totally understand you, i cried too :')
AlanaL
Your "movie-songs" are truly amazing!
fabian barrios
*book
Karina Solis Gallardo
I can't believe it... you are absolutely amazing Arshad!
The Hunger Games: Girl on Fire, Spark.
The perks of being a Wallflower: Infinite.
The Fault In Our Stars: Okay.
Why are yo so perfect!!!???
You made my day Arshad...and I don't even know how to stop listening to these wornderful songs!! It seemss I'm obsessed...and...such a beautiful adiction!
Jess Wolf
We all love him...
Julian OP
TRUE STORY FRIEND
We really love you Arshad you are the best :) I AM CRYING C:
Mia Fine
Your book songs are beyond stunning! Exactly like the characters are singing
Haley Carter
"And I will love you past my last good day." OH MY WORD DUDE YOU'RE KILLIN' IT AND ME AS WELL.
Haylin AS
Creo que Arshad es un gran cantante y es una pena que no se tome en cuenta como para agregarlo en los soundtracks oficiales, (como si costará tanto) además, se escuchan más sus canciones que del soundtrack de la película.
Me agrada que haya hecho para TFIOS como también hizo para The hunger games y catching fire :3