Broken Arrow
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Who else is gonna bring you a bottle of rain
There he goes moving across the water
There he goes turning my whole world around
Do you feel what I feel
Can we make it so that's part of the deal
I gotta hold you in these arms of steel
I want to breathe when you breathe
When you whisper like that hot summer breeze
Count the beads of sweat that cover me
Didn't you show me a sign this time
Who else is gonna bring you a broken arrow
Who else is gonna bring you a bottle of rain
There he goes moving across the water
There he goes turning my whole world around, around
Do you feel what I feel
Do you feel what I feel
Ah can you see what I see
Can you cut behind the mystery
I will meet you by the witness tree
Leave the whole world behind
I want to come when you call
I'll get to you if I have to crawl
They can't hold me with these iron walls
We got mountains to climb, to climb
Who else is gonna bring you a broken arrow
Who else is gonna bring you a bottle of rain
There he goes moving across the water
There he goes turning my whole world around
Turning my whole world around
Turning my whole world around
Turning my whole world around
The lyrics of Rod Stewart's "Broken Arrow" tell the story of a man who is deeply in love with someone and is willing to go to any lengths to be with her. The song's title is a metaphorical representation of the singer's willingness to provide whatever his lover needs, even if it's a broken arrow or a bottle of rain. The lyrics are about being completely vulnerable and giving your all to your significant other, showing them that they matter more than anything else in your life.
The lyrics are an expression of the intensity of love that the singer feels for his lover. They are emotionally visceral and raw, and the passion behind them is unmistakable. The chorus of the song speaks of how no one else can bring these things to the lover because the singer regards himself as the only one capable of doing so.
The lyrics also show a sense of urgency and desperation as the singer wants to bond with his significant other on a deeper level. He wants to breathe when she breathes, feel what she feels, and climb mountains with her. Overall, the song is a romantic anthem about love and the lengths that people are willing to go to in order to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
Who else is gonna bring you a broken arrow
Who else is gonna show up to mend your shattered heart?
Who else is gonna bring you a bottle of rain
Who else is gonna be there to comfort you in your sorrows?
There he goes moving across the water
He is leaving, and it feels like he's moving away from me.
There he goes turning my whole world around
His departure is causing a significant change in my life.
Do you feel what I feel
Do you share the same emotions that I have towards you?
Can we make it so that's part of the deal
Can we work together to make our relationship successful?
I gotta hold you in these arms of steel
I need to embrace you tightly and never let you go.
Lay your heart on the line this time
Open up and be vulnerable with me this time.
I want to breathe when you breathe
I want to be as close to you as possible, even in our breaths.
When you whisper like that hot summer breeze
Your whispers are sensual and intoxicate me like a hot summer breeze.
Count the beads of sweat that cover me
I am completely enamored by you, even if it makes me sweat.
Didn't you show me a sign this time
Haven't you given me a signal that indicates you care about me?
Do you feel what I feel
Do you share the same emotions that I have towards you?
Ah can you see what I see
Can you recognize the world the way that I see it?
Can you cut behind the mystery
Can you help me unravel the secrets of life?
I will meet you by the witness tree
I will be there when you need me.
Leave the whole world behind
Forget everything and focus on us.
I want to come when you call
I desire to always be by your side, ready to help you.
I'll get to you if I have to crawl
I will go to any extreme to reach you.
They can't hold me with these iron walls
No obstacle can stop me from being with you.
We got mountains to climb, to climb
Our journey together may not be easy, but we can overcome it together.
Who else is gonna bring you a broken arrow
Who else will care enough to help fix your wounded heart?
Who else is gonna bring you a bottle of rain
Who else will offer solace on a rainy day?
There he goes moving across the water
He is leaving, and it feels like he's moving away from me.
There he goes turning my whole world around
His departure is causing a significant change in my life.
Turning my whole world around
His leaving has caused a significant change in my life.
Turning my whole world around
I am experiencing a significant change brought about by his departure.
Turning my whole world around
Everything in my life is changing because he is leaving.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL JOHN O'DONOGHUE, MARK ANTHONY SHEEHAN
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Barbara Collins
Who else is gonna bring you a broken arrow
Who else is gonna bring you a bottle of rain
There he goes moving across the water
There he goes turning my whole world around
Do you feel what I feel
Can we make it so that's part of the deal
I gotta hold you in these arms of steel
Lay your heart on the line this time
I wanna breathe when you breathe
When you whisper like that hot summer breeze
Count the beads of sweat that cover me
Didn't you show me a sign this time
Who else is gonna bring you a broken arrow
Who else is gonna bring you a bottle of rain
There he goes moving across the water
There he goes turning my whole world around, around
Do you feel what I feel
Do you feel what I feel
Ah can you see what I see
Can you cut behind the mystery
I will meet you by the witness tree
Leave the whole world behind
I want to come when you call
I'll get to you if I have to crawl
They can't hold me with these iron walls
We got mountains to climb, to climb
Who else is gonna bring you a broken arrow
Who else is gonna bring you a bottle of rain
There he goes moving across the water
There he goes turning my whole world around
Turning my whole world around
Turning my whole world around
Turning my whole world around
Joseph Weglarz
Who else is gonna bring you a broken arrow?
Who else is gonna bring you a bottle of rain?
There he goes moving across the water
There he goes turning my whole world around
[Verse 1]
Do you feel what I feel
Can we make it so that's part of the deal
I've gotta hold you in these arms of steel
Lay your heart on the line, this time
I wanna breathe when you breathe
When you whisper like that, hot summer breeze
Count the beads of sweat that cover me
Didn't you show me a sign this time
[Chorus]
Who else is gonna bring you a broken arrow?
Who else is gonna bring you a bottle of rain?
There he goes moving across the water
There he goes turning my whole world around
[Verse 3]
Do you feel what I feel
Do you feel what I feel
Can you see what I see
Can you cut behind the mystery
I will meet you by the witness tree
Leave the whole world behind
I wanna come when you call
I'll get to you if I have to crawl
They can't hold me with these iron walls
We got mountains to climb, to climb
[Chorus]
Who else is gonna bring you a broken arrow?
Who else is gonna bring you a bottle of rain?
There he goes moving across the water
There he goes turning my whole world around
Turning my whole world around
creates100
R.I.P. Robbie Robertson. His original version from 1987 is outstanding. Rod does a good job with this cover. Great that he gave this song more exposure.
Robin Banks
This was released the same month I got married!! I’ve listened to it a million times and I still love it. I think it’s one of Rod’s very best!!
Eric Geffner
Robbie Robertson wrote it
Robin Banks
@Eric Geffner I meant Rod’s version of it.♥
Asiedu
Which year?
Bryan Sanchez
Agreed 💯
Ron Aran
@Asiedu1990/1991
onechiman
This song is deeper for me with the thought that a broken arrow is end of war inside yourself and a bottle of rain is what you need to quench the thirst inside of yourself. Someone who brings you peace and quenches all your needs. Love this song.
Wayne Ashford
This song's so spiritual/religious on a personal level...& i think that's what it was for Rod Stewart when he (wrote?) sang this.
Lisa Corleone
You described this song perfectly. Thank you