While attending a Sixth Form College in Luton, Arnold became friends with director Danny Cannon. Cannon initially created short films for which Arnold was asked to write the music. The two made their respective major film debuts with The Young Americans. "Play Dead", a song from the film with singer Björk, charted #12 in the UK. The following year he scored Stargate and Last of the Dogmen, with excerpts from the former ranking third in the most commonly used soundtrack cues for film trailers.
Arnold then composed music for Stargate director Roland Emmerich's next two movies, Independence Day and Godzilla, as well as four movies for director John Singleton. In addition, he has scored various comedies, dramas, and nineteenth-century period pieces, as well as providing music for several British television shows including the 2000 remake of Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) and Little Britain. During film production, his compositions are conducted by Nicholas Dodd. In 2010, he composed the music for Come Fly With Me, a British television series from the producers of Little Britain.
He is a member of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA). On Thursday 29 November 2012, Arnold received an honorary degree from University of West London. Now a university honorary, he will work closely with the University in particular London College of Music, a faculty within the institute. In 2014, he appeared as himself in The Life of Rock with Brian Pern.
He has collaborated with such musical acts as Cast, Kaiser Chiefs, Massive Attack, and Pulp, and solo artists Natasha Bedingfield, Melanie C, Björk, Chris Cornell, Shirley Manson, Mark Morriss, Nina Persson and in 2009 produced Shirley Bassey's album The Performance.
In 2001, he provided a new arrangement of Ron Grainer's Doctor Who theme music for the Eighth Doctor audio dramas from Big Finish Productions. His version was used as the Eighth Doctor theme starting with 2001's Storm Warning until 2008, when it was replaced with a new version arranged by Nicholas Briggs starting with Dead London. Arnold's theme returned to the Eighth Doctor releases with the 2012 box set, Dark Eyes.
Arnold is the second cousin of Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice, and is an ambassador for aid agency CARE International in the UK. He has made minor appearances in two different episodes of Little Britain as separate characters.
In February 2011, it was announced that he was appointed Musical Director for the 2012 Olympic Games and the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.
In May 2011, he was part of the United Kingdom's jury for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011.
Arnold took part in a tribute to John Barry on 20 June 2011 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, singing a song that was composed by Barry and playing the guitar part of the James Bond theme.
In 2014, Arnold teamed up with Richard Thomas, to write the music and lyrics for the new West End musical Made in Dagenham.
In October 2015 he collaborated with Lethal Bizzle and Sinead Harnett to create a song combining orchestral, grime and soul elements. The song, 'Come This Far', was performed live at a special event at One Mayfair, as part of Bulmers Cider's LiveColourful LIVE promotion, and made available as a free download from Bulmers' website. He and Sherlock co-composer Michael Price also composed the music for ITV's Jekyll and Hyde television series which premiered in October 2015.
In September 2016 the Royal Albert Hall hosted an orchestral performance of Independence Day with the score performed live to picture, David Arnold gave a pre-show talk.
Tomorrow Never Dies
David Arnold Lyrics
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I'm in a puddle on the floor
Waiting for you to return
Oh what a thrill
Fascinations galore
How you tease, how you leave me to burn
It's so deadly my dearThe power of having you near
Until that day
Until the world falls away
Until you say there'll be no more goodbyes
I see it in your eyes
Tomorrow never dies
Darlin' you've won
It's no fun
Martinis, girls, and guns
It's murder on our love affair
But you bet your life
Every night
While you're chasing the morning light
You're not the only spy out there
It's so deadly my dear
The power of wanting you near
Until that day
Until the world falls away
Until you say there'll be no more goodbyes
I see it in your eyes
Tomorrow never dies
Until that day
Until the world falls awayUntil you say there'll be no nore goodbyes
I see it in your eyes
Until that day
Until that day
Until that day
The lyrics to David Arnold's song "Tomorrow Never Dies" are essentially about the dangerous yet exhilarating nature of a love affair between two spies. The singer expresses their infatuation with their partner, acknowledging the potential threat to their life that comes with being in their line of work. They describe waiting and longing for their partner's return, fueled by the excitement and fascination they feel when they're together. The line "It's murder on our love affair" suggests that their relationship is not easy, given the risks involved, but they still find it thrilling nonetheless.
The chorus is the most significant part of the song, with the timeless phrase "tomorrow never dies" being repeated. This line speaks to the notion that the world of espionage is always busy, with no time to rest. The singer expresses the desire to be with their partner until the end of time, even after the world falls away. The line "I see it in your eyes" suggests that their love for each other is deep and intense, something they both understand without ever having to say it.
Overall, the lyrics to "Tomorrow Never Dies" acknowledge the dangers of the spy lifestyle but also celebrate the passion and excitement that accompanies it. The singer understands that they may be risking their life by being with their partner, but they are willing to take that risk for the love they share.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling I'm killed
I am overcome by my love for you
I'm in a puddle on the floor
My feelings for you are so strong that I feel weak and helpless
Waiting for you to return
I can't wait for you to come back to me
Oh what a thrill Fascinations galore
Being with you is exciting and captivating
How you tease, how you leave me to burn
Your teasing and distance is both exciting and painful
It's so deadly my dear
Being in love with you is dangerous
The power of having you near
Being close to you is intoxicating
Until that day
Until we can be together again
Until the world falls away
Until everything around us disappears
Until you say there'll be no more goodbyes
Until you commit to staying with me
I see it in your eyes
I can sense your love for me
Darlin' you've won
You have captured my heart
It's no fun
Being apart from you is painful
Martinis, girls, and guns
Our love is complicated by dangerous situations
It's murder on our love affair
Our love is constantly under threat and in danger
But you bet your life
You are willing to risk everything for me
Every night
Each moment with you is precious
While you're chasing the morning light
Even in the midst of danger, you always look forward to tomorrow
You're not the only spy out there
There are others who pose a threat to our love
Until that day
Until we can be together again
Until that day
Until we can be together again
Until that day
Until we can be together again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mitchell Froom, Sheryl Suzanne Crow
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@theoppenheimerprojects2867
David Arnold helped the James Bond franchise make a smooth transition into the 90’s and left just enough bump for the music to continue into the next era. Absolutely spectacular job with the Bond franchise.
@b.m.1876
'Unsafe driving may void warranty.'
@DTAM-Aviation290
“Reduce speed now!”
@BroadStBully194
This movie and this scene in particular holds a very special place in my heart.
@iBlewupthemoon98
"Thought you'd pay more attention to a female voice"
"I think we've met..."
"I am not interested in your sordid escapades"
@Raganork8
Don't forget to Credit the Propellerheads who co-wrote the song with Arnold
@Class170TurboCentral
"Please fasten seat belt" What a great line All bond films are well put together and brilliant to watch 50 years of masterpiece films 50 ---0 ----7
@Xingmey
most...
those daniel craig ones are just... meh...
@DTAM-Aviation290
7⁹￣
@VonZuben
Every time you think the song might be ending there's a new and different part to enjoy, right up until the very end.
And when the Bond theme kicks in... 🔥🔥🔥