Fahey left the group in 1988 and later formed Shakespear's Sister; she now performs as a solo artist. Fahey replacement Jacquie O'Sullivan (formerly of the Shillelagh Sisters) left the trio after one album. Dallin and Woodward have recorded as a duo since since 1992. Banananarama's tenth studio album, "Viva" was released on September 14, 2009. It includes the hit singles, "Love Comes" and "Love Don't Live Here." In November 2010, a new single "Baby It's Christmas" was released in the UK and the U.S. The single is also featured on the compilation album, "Super Dance Christmas Party ,Vol. 3." In September 2012, Bananarama released the EP entitled "Now Or Never." The successful " Bananarama U.S. Tour 2012" took place during October 2012.
In 2017, the original line-up announced a one-off UK tour
Ready or Not
Bananarama Lyrics
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The last time I saw your face
I heard you cry
Terrified
When they took you to another place
But now I can see you smile
There's a wall that divides us
The right to live
And all the love that they deny us
(chorus)
Ready or not I'm coming
And I'm gonna find you baby
So you better start running
Ready or not I'm coming
And I'm gonna get to you
No matter what they do
Ready or not I'm coming
Creeping up behind you baby
Let me tell you something
Ready or not I'm coming
Bringing all my love to you
But am I getting through?
Am I getting through?
I send all my love to you
One chance to make it through
Shadows fall
Can't hear me call
But my heart goes out to you
(chorus)
I'll never give up the fight
Never be satisfied
Till we stand
Hand in hand
Touching freedom on the other side
But it's getting harder now
To live and take orders
Risking my life
Tonight's the night
Heading over the border
(chorus)
The lyrics of Bananarama's song Ready Or Not tell a story of love and separation in a time of conflict. The song is about someone who is desperately seeking out their lover who has been taken away to another place. The lyrics portray a sense of desperation and anxiety, as the singer is uncertain about whether they will ever see their lover again. They are willing to do whatever it takes to be with their lover and to escape the oppressive forces that have separated them.
The opening lines of the song, "Remember that August night, the last time I saw your face, I heard you cry, terrified, when they took you to another place", perfectly capture the trauma and heartbreak of separation. It's obvious that the singer is deeply affected by the loss of their lover and is haunted by their memories. But as the song progresses, there is a note of hope as the singer declares that they are "coming" to find their lover and "bringing all my love to you". The chorus serves as a declaration of their love and determination, as they assert that nothing will stop them from being reunited.
Overall, the lyrics of Bananarama's Ready Or Not are an expression of love in the time of conflict. They convey the pain and heartbreak of separation but also the hope and determination to be reunited.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember that August night
I recall that particular August night.
The last time I saw your face
The last time I saw your face.
I heard you cry
I heard you weeping.
Terrified
You're scared.
When they took you to another place
When they took you to another location.
But now I can see you smile
Now I see you happy.
There's a wall that divides us
A wall separates us.
Never forgive
Never forgive.
The right to live
The right to life.
And all the love that they deny us
And all the love that isn't allowed for us.
Ready or not I'm coming
I'm coming whether you're prepared or not.
And I'm gonna find you baby
I'm going to get to you eventually.
So you better start running
You better start running.
Creeping up behind you baby
I'm crawling up to you slowly and unnoticed.
Let me tell you something
Allow me to inform you of something.
Bringing all my love to you
I'm bringing all my love to you.
But am I getting through?
But am I making myself understood?
I send all my love to you
I'm sending you all my love.
One chance to make it through
One opportunity to succeed.
Shadows fall
The shadows are getting longer.
Can't hear me call
You can't hear me calling you.
But my heart goes out to you
But I empathize with you.
I'll never give up the fight
I won't stop fighting.
Never be satisfied
Never be content.
Till we stand
Until we're standing.
Hand in hand
Hand in hand.
Touching freedom on the other side
Reaching freedom on the other side.
But it's getting harder now
But it's becoming more challenging now.
To live and take orders
To continue living and obeying orders.
Risking my life
I'm risking my life.
Tonight's the night
Tonight is the night.
Heading over the border
Crossing the border.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keren Woodward, Sarah Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Tony Swain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ready Or Not / Bananarama
Remember that August night
The last time I saw your face
I heard you cry
Terrified
When they took you to another place
But now I can see you smile
There's a wall that divides us
Never forgive
The right to live
And all the love that they deny us
Ready or not I'm coming
And I'm gonna find you baby
So you better start running
Ready or not I'm coming
And I'm gonna get to you
No matter what they do
Ready or not I'm coming
Creeping up behind you baby
Let me tell you something
Ready or not I'm coming
Bringing all my love to you
But am I getting through?
Am I getting through?
I send all my love to you
One chance to make it through
Shadows fall
Can't hear me call
But my heart goes out to you
Ready or not I'm coming
And I'm gonna find you baby
So you better start running
Ready or not I'm coming
And I'm gonna get to you
No matter what they do
Ready or not I'm coming
Creeping up behind you baby
Let me tell you something
Ready or not I'm coming
Bringing all my love to you
But am I getting through?
I'll never give up the fight
Never be satisfied
Till we stand
Hand in hand
Touching freedom on the other side
But it's getting harder now
To live and take orders
Risking my life
Tonight's the night
Heading over the border
Ready or not I'm coming
And I'm gonna find you baby
So you better start running
Ready or not I'm coming
And I'm gonna get to you
No matter what they do
Ready or not I'm coming
Creeping up behind you baby
Let me tell you something
Ready or not I'm coming
Bringing all my love to you
But am I getting through?
Songwriters: Siobhan Maire Deirdre Fahey / Sara Dallin / Steven Jolley / Tony Swain / Keren Woodward
Ready Or Not lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, A Side Music LLC D/B/A Modern Works Music Publishing
Ready Or Not This song is by Bananarama and appears on the album True Confessions (1986).
@bananaramafanclub3679
bananarama for ever
@jessebrantley8851
I wonder why the best songs on albums receive no radio airplay. This was the best song on the album.
@wesleyjericho3766
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@harleyjesiah1645
@Wesley Jericho Yea, been using Flixzone for since december myself :)
@graysonstetson7784
@Wesley Jericho Yup, have been watching on Flixzone for since november myself =)
@triadafillos1
I agree, and I also think, this album maybe is the best Bananarama album, every single song is powerful pop with beautiful harmonies and a mellowy sound. I reckon, this album together with the "Bananarama" album have the longest play by myself
@JohnnyRockboy91
Yo Estaba enamorado De La Siobhan fahey era mi Crush de los años 80'#
@seankarriker9653
True Confessions has to Be one of Their Best ever !!!! Crank it !! Sing it !!! Luv n light MS Sean cats ❤ ✝
@connieabel4332
I just love the song by Bananarama "Ready Or Not" 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@glamnesianouveaux2039
It is such a pity Ready Or Not wasn't a single. I think it could have been a hi * + * Siobhan is so prominent on not only Ready Or Not but on the True Confessions album in general. The chorus is a stomper and the verses so melancholy with such hopeful lyrics.