Bad Company is a 1970s British blues-rock group fronted by Paul "The Voice"… Read Full Bio ↴Bad Company is a 1970s British blues-rock group fronted by Paul "The Voice" Rodgers. Their name came from a ‘70s Western movie and they were formed by former members of Mott the Hoople, Free, and King Crimson. Members were Paul Rodgers (singer/pianist), Mick Ralphs (guitarist), Boz Burrell (bassist), and Simon Kirke (drummer).

Their hits include “Shooting Star,” “Bad Company,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy,” "Ready for Love," and “Can’t Get Enough,” most of which are off of the albums Straight Shooter and Bad Company.

In the mid 80`s Rodgers & Burrell left the band. New singer Brian Howe, who had worked with Ted Nugent earlier, made 4 albums with the band. Year 1990`s LP Holy water contained big hit "If you needed somebody". Their style was then more like melodic rock.

In mid 1990`s Howe left the band and solo artist Robert Hart replaced him. Also other guitarist Dave Colwell & basist Rick Wills joined to group. In 2000`s Paul Rodgers came back to make the new album with old band members Kirke, Ralphs & other guys. They got a hit with the song "Joe Fabulous" what was number 1 on Classic Rock Radio. After that recording all original members left the band and new line-up members came to band. Robert Hart became again the band´s singer.

Ready For Love
Bad Company Lyrics

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Walkin' down this rocky road
Wonderin' where my life is leading
Rollin' on to the bitter end
Finding out along the way
What it takes to keep love living
You should know
How it feels my friend

Ooh
I want you to stay
Ooh
I want you today
I'm ready for love, oh baby I'm ready for love
Ready for love, oh baby I'm ready for love, yeah
For your love

Now I'm on my feet again
Better things are bound to happen
All my dues surely must be paid
Many miles and many tears
Times were hard but now they're changing
You should know that I'm not afraid

Ooh I want you to stay
Ooh I want you today
I'm ready for love oh baby I'm ready for love
Ready for love oh baby I'm ready for love

Oh I'm ready for love
Yeah, I'm ready for your love

Ooh I want you to stay
Ooh I want you today
I'm ready for love oh baby I'm ready for love
Ready for love oh baby I'm ready for love
Ready for love oh baby I'm ready for love
Ready for love oh baby I'm ready for your love
Ah woah

I'm ready for your love
Oh I'm ready, I'm ready, mmm

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Ready for Love" by Bad Company capture the journey of a person living their life, trying to find their way, and figuring out what it takes to keep love living. They express the emotions of someone who is ready to love and who is not afraid to take a chance with their heart. The opening line says "Walking down this rocky road, wondering where my life is leading," which shows the uncertainty and doubt that someone can feel while journeying through life. The next line, "rollin' on to the bitter end" depicts how someone can persevere even during tough times, staying focused on their goal.

The chorus, "I'm ready for love, oh, baby, I'm ready for love," shows how committed the person is to finding and keeping love, and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it. The repeated line, "Ooh, I want you to stay, ooh, I want you today," is a plea to their lover not to leave their side, expressing the deep love and desire they feel for them.

The final line, "Oh, I'm ready, I'm ready, mmm," reinforces the powerful message of the song, indicating that the person is ready for whatever love brings and is willing to take the journey along with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Walkin' down this rocky road
Starting a journey on a difficult path

Wonderin' where my life is leading
Questioning the direction of one's life

Rollin' on to the bitter end
Continuing on to the unavoidable conclusion

Finding out along the way
Discovering through experience

What it takes to keep love living
Learning the requirements for maintaining a relationship

You should know
Advice given to a friend

How it feels my friend
Explanation of the emotions involved

Ooh
Expression of interest or desire

I want you to stay
Desire for the other person to remain

Ooh
Expression of interest or desire

I want you today
Immediate desire for the other person