Are you ready?
AL.EX Lyrics

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Are you lonesome tonight
Do you miss me tonight
Are you sorry
We drifted apart

Does your memory stray
To a bright summer day
When I kissed you

And called you sweetheart

Do the chairs in your parlor
Seem empty and bare
Do you gaze at your doorstep
And picture me there

Is your heart filled with pain
Shall I come back again
Tell me dear
Are you lonesome tonight

"I wonder if you're lonesome tonight
You know someone said the the worlds a stage
And each must play a part
Fate had me playing in love with you as my sweetheart
Act One was when we met, I loved you at first glance
You read your lines so cleverly and never missed a cue
Then came Act Two
You seemed to change, you acted strange
And why I've never known
Honey, you lied when you said you loved me
And I had no cause to doubt you
But I'd rather go on hearing your lies
Than to go on living without you
Now the stage is bare and I'm standing there
With emptiness all around
And if you won't come back to me
Then they can bring the curtain down"

Is your heart filled with pain
Shall I come back again

Tell me dear
Are you lonesome tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of AL.EX's "Are you ready?" are a tribute to the 1960 hit song "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" by Elvis Presley. The song talks about a love that has been lost, leaving one partner feeling lonely and questioning if the other still feels the same way. The lyrics create a sense of longing and sadness as the singer asks if their former partner is feeling the same emptiness as they are.

The lyrics begin by addressing the former partner, asking if they are feeling lonely and if they miss the singer. The song then moves into questioning the former partner's memory, asking if they still remember the love they once had, and if they can still picture the singer in their life. The lyrics then move into a more personal plea, asking if the former partner's heart is filled with pain and if they should come back.

The song makes use of the metaphor of a stage, with the line "someone said the world's a stage, and each must play a part." The metaphor is continued, with the relationship being likened to a play, with Act One being the initial meeting and falling in love, and Act Two being the betrayal and loss of love. The lyrics end on a poignant note, with the singer standing alone on stage, surrounded by emptiness, waiting for an answer to their plea.

Overall, the lyrics of "Are You Ready?" are a testament to lost love and the pain that can linger long after a relationship has ended. The song captures the feelings of longing and heartbreak with poignant lyrics and a haunting melody.

Line by Line Meaning

Are you lonesome tonight
I'm wondering if you're feeling lonely right now.

Do you miss me tonight
Are you currently longing for my presence?

Are you sorry
Do you regret the fact that we have drifted apart?

We drifted apart
We have grown apart over time.

Does your memory stray
Do you recall past memories with me?

To a bright summer day
Perhaps a warm and sunny day together in the past?

When I kissed you
A time when I was romantically involved with you.

And called you sweetheart
A term of endearment that I used to address you.

Do the chairs in your parlor
Is your home devoid of warmth and comfort?

Seem empty and bare
Does your space feel empty without me there?

Do you gaze at your doorstep
Perhaps looking out for my return?