Ready To Rock
Oddisee Lyrics

Oho, oho, yep we’re ready to roll
Expressing excitement and readiness to perform or take action.

Y’all ready to rock, yep we’re ready to roll
Asking if the audience or team is ready to perform or take action, and affirming that the singer is also prepared.

They say you got your whole life to make your first album
There is a common belief that someone has their entire lifetime to create their first significant piece of work or achievement.

Guess I’ve been busy living so that first outcome Was worth hand so here, go Let me kick a verse into zone, out
The artist has been focused on living their life in a way that would result in a meaningful first project. They are ready to perform and share their work with the audience by delivering a verse.

From the time I was conceived I honestly believe, I was destined for something I couldn’t break from
The artist has believed since they were born that they were destined for something great, and they have been unable to stray from that path.

It be clear safe to say greatness But hey, this is what I’ve learned Which is why you can’t escape from So embrace it, don’t run away from
The singer acknowledges that they have the potential for greatness, and advises others not to shy away from their own potential for fear of failure.

Being that digit in that everyday equation The steady clips will get you for limits to break enough what get in your way The force you deliver is great
The singer views themselves as a crucial component in the day-to-day workings of life, and recognizes that pushing past limitations is key to achieving success.

Hm, maybe I’m back to greatness I think I discovered where my place is You…space is
The artist feels they have regained their potential for greatness and has found their place in the world. They acknowledge that everyone has their own space or place to occupy.

It’s me or me, all the time, all around It’s the butterfly effect that affect man kind
The artist emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in one's own life and how individual actions have consequences for the larger community.

Took a little bit of time, Had to get my mind right, had to get the lines right Looking at my future like it’s all been behind now Saying I ain’t planned that would have been a crime
The artist took time to refine their craft and mindset before moving forward with their career. They view their future success as inevitable and would consider it a failure if they didn't plan for it.

Sitting in my bed thinking I was on a sideline Eyes wide shut thinking bout that bread I believe that all would have been a crime So I took it to the sleep and I dreamed instead
The singer reflects on a time when they felt stuck and not making progress, but realized that focusing on making money rather than their passion would have been a mistake. Instead, they turned to dreaming and manifesting their success.

Take it as a sing, but I took it to the streets Took it from the books then I take it to the beat Looking at my grind…from the day I signed To the day of my release
The artist took their passion for music to the streets and learned from experience rather than just reading about it. They reflect on their journey from signing a record deal to releasing their work.

Yeah gonna find, gonna find, set release But I wanna be the…representer of the beast …as it should, if I can, then I could, beat the case So I ran, over tracks, like I could, beat the race
The singer is determined to find success and wants to represent the excellence or “beast” of their craft. They believe that if they can succeed, they can overcome any obstacle.

Over lapping, who was laughing at the start, they depart Call it permano, …I’m relaxing in your face
Those who doubted the singer's abilities or mocked them at the beginning of their career are no longer present. The singer has persevered and is now comfortably successful, almost relaxing in their accomplishment.

Listen I am on my job I set them standards and erase Live and learn how to determine need the…making chase Now it’s time for everybody in the crowd to up the pace Cause I’m ready to rock, apologize for the wait, but
The singer is focused on their work and is constantly improving and setting new standards. They have learned from their experiences and are ready to perform for the audience, encouraging them to join in the excitement and up the energy level.

yep we’re ready to roll, yep we’re ready to roll
Reiterating that the artist and their team are fully prepared to perform or take action.