Gramm sang lead vocals on all of Foreigner's arena rock classics such as "Feels Like The First Time", "Cold As Ice", "Hot Blooded", "Urgent", "Double Vision", "Juke Box Hero", "Head Games", "Dirty White Boy" and "Say You Will", as well as the popular power ballad tunes "Waiting For A Girl Like You" and "I Want to Know What Love Is".
In 1987, during Foreigner's hiatus, Gramm released the album Ready Or Not which brought him positive critical reviews and a top five hit single with "Midnight Blue". This was followed by a second solo effort Long Hard Look, which brought a Top Ten hit "Just Between You and Me", and "True Blue Love", which reached the Top 40. Gramm also performed the title song from the 1987 movie soundtrack The Lost Boys, titled "Lost in the Shadows (The Lost Boys)".
Shadow King was formed in 1990, by Lou Gramm, Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell, Foreigner bass player Bruce Turgon, and drummer Kevin Valentine. Shadow King only had one official studio release, their 1991 eponymous debut album, Shadow King. Although Gramm, Turgon, Campbell and Valentine contributed the song "One Dream" to the Highlander II: The Quickening soundtrack in 1991, the track was officially credited to The Lou Gramm Band.
He also appeared on the Don Mancuso solo cd "D Drive" doing lead vocals in 4 songs and co writing on 2 in 2004. He has now released The Lou Gramm Band's The Lou Gramm Band cd in 2009 with his brothers Ben & Richard. Also writing and appearing on the Christian Rock release are former Black Sheep guitarist Don Mancuso and Andy Knoll on keyboards.
Arrow Thru Your Heart
Lou Gramm Lyrics
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She's walking dynamite
We go sin for sin
Sometimes I wish I'd been more careful
She's got her lights on low
You better come on slow
The way she keeps her late night promises
She'll put an arrow thru your heart
Arrow thru your heart
She'll put an arrow thru your heart
Put an arrow thru your heart
Monday-I need her
Tuesday-I need her more
Wednesday-still no answer when
Thursday-I know she's home
She calls late, late Friday night
Whatever's wrong she will make it right
Saturday-I get my way
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but Sunday-I need her again
She'll put an arrow thru your heart
An arrow thru your heart
Arrow thru your heart
An arrow thru your heart
Another arrow thru your heart
Yeah an arrow thru your heart
need to hit me hard
Arrow through your heart
An arrow thru your heart
[Lead Guitar Solo]
She'll put an arrow thru your heart
Arrow thru your heart
She'll put an arrow thru your heart again
An arrow thru your heart again
Arrow thru your heart
(Arrow thru your heart)
Arrow thru your heart
Arrow thru your heart
Arrow thru your heart
Arrow thru your heart
Arrow thru your heart, yeah
Put an arrow thru your heart
Put an arrow thru your heart
Arrow thru your heart
Arrow thru your heart
Lou Gramm's song "Arrow Thru Your Heart" is a cautionary tale about a dangerous and irresistible woman. The lyrics convey the singer's fear and fascination with her, as he describes her as "walking dynamite" and warns listeners that she will "put an arrow through your heart." The singer struggles to resist her allure, admitting that "sometimes I wish I'd been more careful." The song's verses detail the singer's week-long obsession with this woman and the hold she has on him, as he declares that he needs her every day and she always comes through for him. The chorus reinforces the message that this woman is a force to be reckoned with, as she could "put an arrow through your heart" at any moment.
The imagery in the lyrics is powerful and evocative, creating a vivid portrait of this mysterious and dangerous woman. The line "She's got her lights on low / You better come on slow" captures the tense and seductive atmosphere that surrounds her. The repetition of "arrow through your heart" in the chorus drives home the message that this woman is capable of inflicting serious emotional damage.
Overall, "Arrow Thru Your Heart" is a compelling exploration of desire, danger, and vulnerability. It is a reminder that sometimes the things we want most can be the most destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't take her light
Her beauty is too bright for me to handle.
She's walking dynamite
She's extremely attractive and exciting.
We go sin for sin
We both engage in equally bad behavior.
Sometimes I wish I'd been more careful
I regret not being cautious with my decisions regarding her.
She's got her lights on low
She's being secretive or subtle with her intentions.
You better come on slow
You should approach her with caution because of her hidden agenda.
The way she keeps her late night promises
She entices you with the prospects of fulfilling certain desires in the dead of night only to back away when it counts.
It's all to let you know
She does this to keep you hooked and addicted.
She'll put an arrow thru your heart
She'll give you a deep wound that's hard to recover from.
Monday-I need her
The first day of the week, she's already on my mind.
Tuesday-I need her more
My desire for her has intensified since yesterday.
Wednesday-still no answer when
I still don't know when I'll get to be with her.
Thursday-I know she's home
At least I'm aware of her whereabouts on this day.
She calls late, late Friday night
She makes her appearance when the week is almost over and I'm feeling low.
Whatever's wrong she will make it right
She'll always have a solution to any problems we face because she's that good at manipulating me.
Saturday-I get my way
I get to indulge in my desires for the moment, but I'll be left wanting more soon enough.
but Sunday-I need her again
By the end of the week, I'm back to craving her and the cycle continues.
An arrow thru your heart
Repeating the same message of how she'll hurt me deeply.
[Lead Guitar Solo]
An instrumental interlude.
She'll put an arrow thru your heart again
She'll keep hurting you emotionally.
(Arrow thru your heart)
Repeating the same message of how she'll hurt me deeply.
Contributed by Connor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.