Little Arrows

Leapy Lee

About Little Arrows

"Little Arrows" is a single by English artist Leapy Lee. Released in 1968, it was the first single from his album Little Arrows. The song peaked at number 2 in his homeland, number 11 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.


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2012
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There's a boy a little boy
Shooting arrows in the blue
And he's aiming them at someone
But the question is at who.
Is it me or is it you
It's hard to tell until you're hit
But you know it when they hit you
'Cause they hurt a little bit.

Here they come 
pouring out of the blue
Little arrows for me
and for you
You're falling in love
again
Falling in love again.

Little arrows in your clothing
Little arrows in your hair
When you're in love you'll find
Those little arrows everywhere
Little arrows that will hit you once
And hit you once again
Little arrows that hit everybody
Every now and then.

Oh  oh  oh  the pain.

Some folks run and others hide
But ain't nothing they can do
And some folks put on armor
But the arrows go straight through.
So you see there's no escape
So why not face it and admit
That you love those little arrows
When they hurt a little bit.

Here they come pouring out of the blue.

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Leapy Lee

Leapy Lee (born Graham Pulleyblank, but later changed his name to Lee Graham, 2 July 1939, Eastbourne, England) is an English singer, best known for his 1968 single "Little Arrows", which reached Number 2 in the UK Singles Chart and was a Top 40 country and pop hit in the United States. more »

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Written by: MIKE HAZLEWOOD, ALBERT HAMMOND

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10 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Little Arrows" is one of the biggest hits from the British singer, Leapy Lee. Born as Graham Pulleyblank, he later changed his name to Lee Graham and finally became famous under the stage name Leapy Lee.
Chart Performance
The song topped the UK Singles Chart in 1968 and managed to remain in the top position for three consecutive weeks.
Global Success
Besides its UK success, "Little Arrows" also gained popularity around the globe. It reached No. 2 in Ireland, No. 2 in Canada, No. 6 in the Netherlands, No. 11 in Australia, and No. 16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Writer's Details
The song was penned by renowned songwriter duo Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood. This team is also known for writing hits for other artists such as "Free Electric Band" and "It Never Rains in Southern California."
Song Theme
Lyrically, the theme of the song metaphorically refers to love as 'little arrows'. These arrows are said to strike people, causing them to fall in love.
Leapy Lee's Career Boost
The success of "Little Arrows" considerably catapulted Leapy Lee's music career, making him an internationally known artist.
Album Performance
The song was the title track on Lee's 1968 debut album. The album was released on Decca Records and managed to establish Lee's presence on the international music scene.
Follow-up Hits
Despite the huge success of "Little Arrows," Lee struggled to maintain his chart performance with subsequent releases. His following single "Here Comes The Rain" didn't chart, and the next one "Good Morning" peaked at No. 59 in the UK.
Critic's Perspective
The song has been seen by some critics as part of the British invasion of the U.S. music scene during the 1960s.
Cover Versions
The song's popularity led to various cover versions in different languages. Notably, a French version "Petite fleche" was performed by Martin Circus, and a Dutch version "Als ik de golven aan het strand zie" was sung by Marty.

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