Starting as a happy accident of singer-songwriter Rosanne Machado releasing… Read Full Bio ↴Starting as a happy accident of singer-songwriter Rosanne Machado releasing her homemade songs on the Internet, “Rosie and Me” has grown over the years into a successful five-piece act from Curitiba, Southern Brazil.

In 2010, comprised of Rosanne Machado (vocals/acoustic guitars/banjo), Guilherme Miranda (bass guitars), Ivan Camargo (acoustic guitars), Tiago Barbosa (drums/perc) and Thomas Kossar (electric guitars), the band released their critically acclaimed EP “Bird and Whale” and had their song “Darkest Horse” featured in the season finale of the top TV series “One Tree Hill” (8th season).

They're currently mentioned in more than 81 music blogs worldwide and gained dedicated listeners in several countries, which lead to an invitation to perform at 2012’s SXSW Music Festival.

Released in Jan, 2012, their full-length album, “Arrow of My Ways” is a powerful follow-up to their debut EP and found "Rosie and Me" stepping into the world of alt-country and pop. Written and produced entirely by member Rosanne Machado, “Arrow of My Ways” blends heart-filled lyrics and pop country tunes that are certain to win both heart and ears instantly.

Arrow of My Ways
Rosie and Me Lyrics

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Like a horse you cannot break
I was restless and astray
I was meant to be alone 'till i met you

So much younger than i look
Tearing sutures from my wounds
Was i ever expected to heal up

Until you pull me out
Let me in
Raise me up
Take on me

Talking 'bout the way you move me
Through still waters
Talking 'bout the strength that holds your heart
Even though i'm gray and hollow

Give me reason
Say you'll be the arrow of my ways

Overall Meaning

In "Arrow of My Ways," Rosie and Me sing about finding love and healing through someone else. The song's first lines reflect the singer's restlessness and sense of being lost, akin to a horse that cannot be broken. However, after meeting the person they address in the song, the singer feels pulled out of this darkness and allowed to finally heal. They were never expected to heal, but this person has brought them the strength to do so.

The second verse mentions the singer's youth, suggesting that they may have gone through a difficult time in their past that has left them wounded. Nevertheless, the singer acknowledges the strength and resilience they see in the person they're addressing. Despite feeling "gray and hollow," the singer asks this person to "be the arrow of my ways," implying that they trust this person to guide them on their path.

Ultimately, "Arrow of My Ways" is a song about the restorative power of love and finding someone who can help you heal and move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Like a horse you cannot break
I was strong-willed and stubborn.

I was restless and astray
I was lost and wandering without direction.

I was meant to be alone 'till i met you
I thought solitude was my fate until I found you.

So much younger than i look
I appear older than I am.

Tearing sutures from my wounds
I was reopening old emotional wounds.

Was i ever expected to heal up
I questioned if I was capable of ever fully recovering.

Until you pull me out
You rescued me from my misery.

Let me in
You allowed me to be vulnerable and share my innermost thoughts.

Raise me up
You lifted me up and helped me reach my potential.

Take on me
You accepted me for who I am.