I'm Ready
Bernie Woods & The Forest Fires Lyrics

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Well, I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until the broad daylight

Because I'm ready
And I'm able
I'm willin' and I'm able
So you better come and go with me

We gonna rock and roll till tomorrow `bout three

Talkin' on the phone is not my speed
Don't send me no letter `cause I can't read
Don't be long `cause I'll be gone
We gonna rock and roll all night long

`Cause I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until tomorrow night

Talkin' on the phone is not my speed
Don't send me no letter `cause I can't read
Don't be long `cause I'll be gone
We gonna rock and roll all night long

`Cause I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night

I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until tomorrow night

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Ready" by Bernie Woods & The Forest Fires is a classic rock and roll anthem with lyrics that express a willingness and eagerness to rock all night long. The singer of the song declares that they are ready, willing, and able to rock and roll until the broad daylight. They invite their partner to join them in this wild, rocking adventure, urging them to come along and go with them. The singer also dismisses traditional forms of comunication, stating that talking on the phone is not their speed and that they cannot read letters. They emphasize that they will be gone soon, and the time to rock and roll is now, all night long.

The song's lyrics reflect the carefree, rebellious spirit of rock and roll. The singer's disregard for traditional forms of communication and their focus on living in the moment and having a good time are themes that run through many classic rock songs. The song's fast-paced, energetic melody and catchy chorus add to the overall feeling of excitement and fun that the lyrics convey.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I am excited and prepared to stay up all night dancing to rock and roll music.

Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until the broad daylight
Let's dance together until the sun comes up.

Because I'm ready
I am ready to have a good time.

And I'm able
I am capable of dancing all night long.

I'm willin' and I'm able
I am not only capable but also willing to dance all night long.

So you better come and go with me
You should come and dance with me.

We gonna rock and roll till tomorrow `bout three
We are going to dance until around three in the morning.

Talkin' on the phone is not my speed
I prefer to socialize in person instead of on the phone.

Don't send me no letter `cause I can't read
I cannot read, so please don't send me any letters.

Don't be long `cause I'll be gone
Don't make me wait too long because I might leave before you arrive.

We gonna rock and roll all night long
We are going to dance to rock and roll music all night long.