Are You Ready
D & D Lyrics
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Get up, get into it involved
Looks like a job for the Goodie Mob, lets work
Standing in the middle of harms way
Where all of the guns play
No father home, affects the Feng Shui
The pastor prays for Harambe
Look what they've done to us far beyond music
Jesus could've been John Lewis but I can't prove it
But I could be the conduit to reconnect you to it
And we are the ones that people expect to do it
Back to business, and being black's the business
And anything other than that is sacrilegious
You see I rap for spitters and clap back for niggas
'Til the moment that the mothership comes back to get us
Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready?
Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready?
Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready?
Come on
Niggas ain't ready 'cause they minds ain't right
They don't walk by faith man they walk by sight
They die by the knife 'cause they live by the sword
They don't give a damn about filling up the morgue
Ready for whatever program for destruction
Hard head, stiff neck, won't learn instruction
Can't be a king with your pants on the ground
Can't be a queen trapping ass round town
You looking for love in all the wrong places
Thirteen colonies founded by Masons
Chasing nightmares disguised as wet dreams
Don't hold your breath waiting on freedom to ring
You want reparations from your slave master
Everything good until you want to buy Alaska
Asking 'bout all the gold that they stole
How dare you put a price tag on my black soul
Are you ready? Are you ready?
Goodie Mob, Organized Noize, are you ready
Are you ready? Are you ready?
Goodie Mob, Goodie Mob ready
On top of the game, deliver the same
Forever the shame is simple and plain
Like Mary to Jane, avoiding the pain
Like yin to yang, and Jordan to Hanes
She giving me brains and teaching me claim
The victory aim
The pistol it pop, the enemy drops
He crooked like cops
Fraternity click, these people too slick
A daddy like Trick
I hustle don't quit
The intricate shit
My brothers are rich
We give and we get
Better with time
Never too kind
Keeping the shine
Fist in the air, ain't giving a care
My people are dying
And mamas are crying
Standing in line
My youngins are trying
Going to work pushing the pine
Focused and poised
Bringing the noise
Calling my boys
Never avoid
I'm training like Floyd
My ethic to work
Your gonna get hurt
Got blood on my shirt
A captain like Kurt
From second to first
Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready?
Are you ready? Are you ready?
Goodie Mob, Organized Noize ready
Come on
Wake up every morning in black face
Sipping outta white cup
Looking at rat race
Black hands with no hands
It's a chess game
Cowboys and rabbi's
Its a flesh game, hidden sex games
Money bet games
Let the mutant flip tha script on this game
One hundred round dicks
Forty extended clips
And the quarters in the street
The folks making hollows
Gipp got a fever
Make the feds wanna follow
Been blackball since blackball
Ya baby daddy and ya baby mommy
Get horse dicked
I can tell by ya eyes
You're counterfeit
We in tha land of tha have and the have nots
Blood drops and secret spots
The Mexican pipe line
Pine trees
The skyline turn pink at night time
Are you ready? Goodie Mob, Organized Noize ready
Chuck D, Public Enemy ready
Close the curtain, lights out, roll the credits, come on
The lyrics to Goodie Mob's song "Are You Ready" touch on various social and political issues, calling for awareness and action. The first verse speaks on the hardships faced in communities, including violence, absent fathers, and the struggle for equality. The line "Jesus could've been John Lewis but I can't prove it" suggests that great leaders and activists like John Lewis are the modern-day embodiments of Jesus, fighting for justice and equality. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of reconnecting to one's roots and being proud of one's black identity.
The second verse challenges societal norms and expectations, criticizing the materialistic and superficial pursuits many individuals engage in. It points out the irony of seeking love and freedom in the wrong places and the ongoing struggle for reparations and recognition of the injustices faced by black people throughout history. The final lines highlight the value of unity and resilience in the face of adversity.
The third verse references the importance of perseverance and hard work in the pursuit of success. It acknowledges the hardships faced by communities, particularly the disproportionately high number of black individuals dying and being incarcerated. It also highlights the need for solidarity and support among individuals, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong work ethic and not backing down in the face of challenges.
The fourth verse delves into the complexities and injustices of society. It discusses the racial dynamics and power struggles present, referencing white privilege and the continuing exploitation of marginalized communities. The lyrics also hint at the presence of corruption, alluding to hidden agreements and manipulations. Ultimately, the song calls for action and accountability, charging listeners to wake up and take a stand against systemic inequalities.
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Written by: Rico Wade, Raymon Murray, Carlton Ridenour, Cameron Gipp, Willie Knighton, Thomas Callaway, Robert Barnett
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