Poison Arrow
ABC
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If I were to say to you, "can you keep a secret?" Would you know just what to do or where to keep it? Then I say, "I love you", foul the situation Hey girl, I thought we were the right combination Who broke my heart, you did, you did Bow to the target, blame Cupid, Cupid You think you're smart, stupid, stupid Shoot that poison arrow to my heart Shoot that poison arrow Shoot that poison arrow to my heart Shoot that poison arrow No rhythm in cymbals, no tempo in drums Love on arrival, she comes when she comes Right on the target but wide of the mark What I thought was fire was only the spark The sweetest melody Is an unheard refrain So lower your sights, yeah But raise your aim, raise your aim Who broke my heart, you did, you did Bow to the target, blame Cupid, Cupid You think you're smart, stupid, stupid Shoot that poison arrow to my heart Shoot that poison arrow Shoot that poison arrow to my heart Shoot that poison arrow I thought you loved me, but it seems you don't care I care enough to know, I can never love you Who broke my heart, you did, you did Bow to the target, blame Cupid You think you're smart, that's stupid Right from the start when you knew we would part Shoot that poison arrow to my heart Shoot that poison arrow Shoot that poison arrow to my heart, heart, heart Shoot that poison arrow Heart Shoot that poison arrow Shoot that poison arrow
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Written by: Martin David Fry, Mark Andrew White, Stephen Barry Singleton, Mark Christopher Lickley
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Chart Performance"Poison Arrow" was a major hit for the band, reaching number six on the UK Singles Chart in 1982, and peaking at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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AlbumThe song is taken from their debut studio album, "The Lexicon Of Love", which was released in 1982.
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ProductionThe track was produced by Trevor Horn, a leading-figure in the British music industry known to produce high-gloss, layered and modern productions.
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Music VideoThe music video for 'Poison Arrow' was produced by Julien Temple, an English film, documentary and music video director known for his work with several high-profile rock and pop acts.
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GenreJust like the other tracks in the album, 'Poison Arrow' is known for its New Wave and Pop characteristics. It was recognized as an epitome of the New Romantic style that dominated the British pop scene in the early '80s.
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Notable PerformanceABC performed "Poison Arrow" on Top of the Pops, a popular UK music show, which helped spread the band's popularity during the '80s.
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Lyrics and Song MeaningsThe song tells the story of a man who's been hurt by a woman and is dealing with unrequited love, as reflected in the chorus "Who broke my heart? You did, you did."
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Band FormedABC, the band behind "Poison Arrow," was formed in Sheffield, England in 1980.
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CollaborationsDuring the recording process of "Poison Arrow," the band was joined by Anne Dudley, a session musician who played keyboards and would later become a prominent film composer.
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SuccessesDue to the success of "Poison Arrow" and other singles from their debut album (like 'The Look Of Love'), ABC achieved ten UK and five US Top 40 hit singles between 1981 and 1990.
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