1) The Arrows is a syn… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) The Arrows is a synth pop duo from South Africa. Featuring Pam De Menezes on piano, synth, and vocals, and drummer Christie Desfontaine, the up and coming electronic pop group was founded in 2007. Since then, this Durban-based duo has released one EP and two full-length albums, the most recent of which being 2014's Disaster Queen.
2) The Arrows were a 70's rock band. They're best known for their song, "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", which was popularized in 1981 when Joan Jett and the Blackhearts had a successful hit in their cover version of it. The members were singer/bassist Alan Merrill, guitarist Jake Hooker and drummer Paul Varley.
3) the ARROWS are a Japanese rock band that recently broke indie status with their debut single "NIGHT CALL" on the major label Pony Canyon. They perform a blend of reggae, funk, and rock.
4) The Arrows are a Christian gospel group from North Louisiana.
5) The Arrows were an 80's new wave band from Canada. Their biggest hit was Meet me in the Middle in 1984. They formed in 1981 and disbanded in 1986.
6) The ARROWS was the original name of Canadian indie band Cursed Arrows. Under this name they released one album, Knives Are Falling From The Sky.
Make Believe
The Arrows Lyrics
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Leaning on the arm of her beloved
Oh and how she leans
How she clings
And who is he?
Always down on bended knee
Trust me oh you have to trust me
And how she sings
That'll I'll wait for you
I'll wait here like a lovesick fool
My whole life's with you
So what else am I gonna do?
But as long as you get your gold from me
I'll be waiting
At night you're right
I really shouldn't get so uptight
It's just that I, I sort of lose my confidence
And it doesn't make sense cause I
Oh I you know better than this
So wide awake I make believe
That what we dream will soon be seen
Will soon be seen as I...
Wait for you
I'll wait here like a lovesick fool
My whole life's with you
So what else am I gonna do
But as long as you get your gold from me
I'll be waiting
The song "Make Believe" by The Arrows begins with the question, "Who is this coming out the wilderness?" It depicts a woman leaning on the arm of her beloved, clinging to him. Meanwhile, the man is always down on bended knee, pleading to trust him. The woman sings about waiting for him like a lovesick fool, supporting him with her gold. Even though she may lose her confidence, she perseveres in her make-believe world where their dreams will ultimately be seen.
The lyrics of this beautiful song bring up several themes such as love, trust, and perseverance. The imagery of someone coming out of the wilderness leaning on their beloved implies a journey that two people have taken together. The woman in this song depends on her partner to reassure her and convince her to trust him. The man pleads with the woman to trust him, promising to wait for her whole life. The partnership that exists here is dependent, with each partner relying on the other to validate their hopes and dreams. The lyrics imply a sense of longing that is deep and meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Who is this coming out the wilderness?
Who is this person emerging from a difficult and lonely place?
Leaning on the arm of her beloved
She is finding support and comfort in the person she loves.
Oh and how she leans
She leans on her beloved deeply and with great trust.
How she clings
She holds tightly onto her beloved, not wanting to let go.
And who is he?
Who is the person that she is relying on and trusting so much?
Always down on bended knee
He is constantly showing humility and devotion towards her.
Trust me oh you have to trust me
He is pleading with her to have faith and trust in him.
Oh how he pleads
He begs her earnestly and desperately.
And how she sings
She responds to his devotion with joy and happiness.
That'll I'll wait for you
He promises that he will wait for her no matter what.
I'll wait here like a lovesick fool
He acknowledges that he is foolishly in love with her and will keep waiting.
My whole life's with you
He sees his future and happiness only with her.
So what else am I gonna do?
He has no other option but to keep waiting for her.
But as long as you get your gold from me
He is willing to give her everything and wait for her, as long as she stays with him.
I'll be waiting
He repeats his promise to wait for her, no matter what.
At night you're right
At night, she realizes that he is right about his devotion to her.
I really shouldn't get so uptight
She shouldn't be anxious or worried about their relationship.
It's just that I, I sort of lose my confidence
Sometimes she doubts herself and their relationship.
And it doesn't make sense cause I
She is confused about why she feels this way.
Oh I you know better than this
She knows deep down that she can trust him and their love.
So wide awake I make believe
She imagines and dreams about their future together.
That what we dream will soon be seen
She hopes that their dreams and desires will become a reality.
Will soon be seen as I...
She hopes that they will be able to make their dreams come true together.
Writer(s): Neil Timothy Fraser, Alasdair Macaulay, Mark Anthony Stephen Colwill, Dickon James Hinchliffe, David Leonard Boulter, Stuart Ashton Staples
Contributed by Dominic G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.