Ready For Love
Arie India Lyrics
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Why are you hiding from me?
I'd quickly give my freedom
To be held in your captivity
I am ready for love
All of the joy and the pain
And all the time that it takes
Lately I've been thinking
Maybe you're not ready for me
Maybe you think I need to learn maturity
They say watch what you ask for
'Cause you might receive
But if you ask me tomorrow
I'll say the same thing
I am ready for love
Would you please lend me your ear?
I promise I won't complain
I just need you to acknowledge I am here
If you give me half a chance
I'll prove this to you
I will be patient, kind, faithful and true
To a man who loves music
A man who loves art
Respect's the spirit world
And thinks with his heart
I am ready for love
If you'll take me in your hands
I will learn what you teach
And do the best that I can
I am ready for love
Here with an offering of
My voice
My eyes
My soul
My mind
Tell me what is enough
To prove I am ready for love
I am ready
for Love by India Arie is a soulful and powerful song that talks about the idea of being ready for love and waiting for the right person to come along. The song begins with the singer expressing her readiness for love, wondering why the person she desires is hiding from her. She then goes ahead to express her willingness to give up her freedom to be held captive by her lover, showing her unyielding desire for this person.
The song continues with the singer acknowledging the joy and pain that love can bring, and all the time it takes to stay in someone's good grace. She expresses her worry that the person may not be ready for what she has to offer, as they may think she needs to learn maturity. The singer then cautions that one should be very cautious when asking for something, as they may receive it.
In the end, the singer makes a pledge to be patient, kind, faithful, and true to her potential lover, and offers everything she has - her voice, eyes, soul, and mind, to prove she is ready for love.
Overall, the song is about the deep desire to find love and the willingness to do anything to keep it. It highlights the challenges of navigating relationships and the patience and perseverance required to build a successful one.
Line by Line Meaning
I am ready for love
I am emotionally and mentally prepared to enter into a romantic relationship.
Why are you hiding from me
I sense that you might be avoiding me and I want to know why.
I'd quickly give my freedom
To be held in your captivity
I am willing to surrender my independence to be with you and be under your control.
All of the joy and the pain
And all the time that it takes
Just to stay in your good grace
I am willing to experience the highs and lows of a relationship and put in the effort to maintain your approval.
Lately I've been thinking
Maybe you're not ready for me
Maybe you think I need to learn maturity
I am starting to believe that you might not be ready for a serious relationship with me and that you might see me as immature.
They say watch what you ask for
Cause you might receive
But if you ask me tomorrow
I'll say the same thing
I have been warned to be careful what I wish for, but I am still certain that I want to be with you.
Would you please lend me your ear?
I promise I won't complain
I just need you to acknowledge I am here
Can you please listen to me and acknowledge my presence without judging or rejecting me?
If you give me half a chance
I'll prove this to you
I will be patient, kind, faithful and true
If you are willing to take a chance on me, I will demonstrate my qualities of patience, kindness, and loyalty.
To a man who loves music
A man who loves art
Respect's the spirit world
And thinks with his heart
I am hoping to be with someone who shares my appreciation for music and art, values spirituality, and makes decisions based on emotions rather than just logic.
If you'll take me in your hands
I will learn what you teach
And do the best that I can
If you accept me into your life, I am willing to learn from you and do my best to contribute to our relationship.
Here with an offering of
My voice
My Eyes
My soul
My mind
Tell me what is enough
To prove I am ready for love
I am presenting myself to you as a complete package, including my thoughts, emotions, and senses; I want to know what else I can do or be to convince you that I am ready for love.
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Blue Miller, India Arie, India Arie Simpson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I am ready for love
Why are you hiding from me?
I'd quickly give my freedom
To be held in your captivity
I am ready for love
All of the joy and the pain
And all the time that it takes
Just to stay in your good grace
Lately I've been thinking, maybe you're not ready for me
Maybe you think I need to learn maturity
They say watch what you ask for, 'cause you might receive
But if you ask me tomorrow, I'll say the same thing
I am ready for love
Would you please lend me your ear?
I promise I won't complain
I just need you to acknowledge I am here
If you give me half a chance, I'll prove this to you
I will be patient, kind, faithful and true
To a man who loves music, a man who loves art
Respect's the spirit world and thinks with his heart
I am ready for love
If you'll take me in your hands
I will learn what you teach
And do the best that I can
I am ready for love
Here with a offering of
My voice, my eyes, my soul, my mind
Tell me what is enough to prove I am ready for love
I am ready
@beautifulblackbutterfly1765
Still listening to this magnificent & beautiful rare gem 💎 of a song in 2024. Is anyone with me?
@venuss4780
Me❤
@nessinhatrevisan
Me
@heraldmbazima5087
Yes! 🙋🏿♂️
@hollymcelhoe2168
Here ❤
@kingsnina8272
Love does miraculous things
@worshiplibrary7157
My husband was abused physically and had cancer as a child, when i met him he stuttered so bad he could barely state his name. Today he speaks clearly, is cancer free, and a great father to both our children. The victory belongs to Jesus!!
@lakeishamonte
What blessing!
@Mikafrankis7
Beautiful ❤
@tobes911
Thanks for sharing. That's a beautiful story. 🙏🙏🙏