Mansfield go… Read Full Bio ↴Darrell Mansfield is an American Gospel/Blues musician.
Mansfield got his start in 1974 with a band called Jubal. When the band arrived at a Maranatha! Music meeting, they discovered that another band had a similar name. So, to avoid confusion or conflict, both bands decided to take on new names. Mansfield's band took the name, the Gentle Faith, which had been the name of band member Henry Cutrona's earlier group. The other band renamed themselves Daniel Amos.
Gentle Faith released their first self titled album in 1976 on Maranatha! music. Three years later, Mansfield formed the Darrell Mansfield Band which went on to release five albums: High Power; Get Ready; Darrell Mansfield Band : Live; Vision and Revelation.
Over the years that followed, Mansfield continued to record and tour heavily and has continued to be on the forefront of blues music in the Christian music industry. He has released many critically acclaimed albums including a couple of projects with the Resurrection Band's Glenn Kaiser.
Aside from releasing his own albums, Mansfield has also contributed harmonica to many other artist's recordings as well, including albums by Adam Again, Bon Jovi, and Loverboy. (from wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrell_Mansfield)
Get Ready
Darrell Mansfield Lyrics
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Darrell Mansfield Band, from Get Ready
Get ready for what's coming down
Take a look up in the sky and turn around
They are shaken down to the sea
I feel the Spirit move inside of me
Oooh, get ready
— Electric guitar solo —
Oooh, get ready
Oooh, get ready
Get ready, yeah, what I say is true
Let the Spirit move inside of you
Well, time's coming, you gotta make a choice
Listen closely now, you can hear His voice
Oooh, get ready
Oooh, get ready
— 2nd electric guitar solo —
Ah, yeah
Mmmm, all right
Get ready, ah yeah,
Time's coming, babe
You gotta make a choice
Can you hear his voice?
Can you hear his voice?
All right
You gotta get ready
Get ready, All right
Waah, haah, hoo
The song "Get Ready" by Darrell Mansfield is a call to prepare oneself for what is coming in the future. The opening lines urge the listener to look up in the sky and turn around, perhaps to take stock of their surroundings and assess the situation. The phrase "shaken down to the sea" could refer to upheaval or change, and the singer suggests that they feel the Spirit move inside of them, perhaps indicating a spiritual awakening or an inner sense of readiness.
The chorus provides a simple but compelling refrain, repeated twice with a sense of urgency. The electric guitar solos that separate the two repetitions are well-placed and add to the overall feeling of tension and anticipation. The second verse continues the theme of preparing oneself, with the singer urging the listener to let the Spirit move inside of them. The phrase "time's coming, you gotta make a choice" echoes the urgency of the chorus, and the mention of hearing His voice could be a reference to the voice of God or a higher power.
Overall, "Get Ready" is a song with a simple message but a powerful delivery. The lyrics suggest that change is coming, and the listener needs to be prepared, both physically and spiritually. The repeated refrain of "get ready" is a call to action that encourages the listener to take charge of their own preparation, rather than simply waiting for things to happen.
Line by Line Meaning
Get ready for what's coming down
Prepare yourself for what's about to happen
Take a look up in the sky and turn around
Observe everything around you, especially the skies, and be alert
They are shaken down to the sea
The negative forces are drowning and losing their power
I feel the Spirit move inside of me
I'm experiencing a spiritual awakening
Oooh, get ready
Get yourself prepared
Get ready, yeah, what I say is true
Believe what I'm saying and get ready
Let the Spirit move inside of you
Allow yourself to have a spiritual experience
Well, time's coming, you gotta make a choice
The moment of truth is approaching and you must make a decision
Listen closely now, you can hear His voice
Pay attention, you can hear the voice of a higher power
Ah, yeah/ Mmmm, all right/ Get ready, ah yeah/ Time's coming, babe/ You gotta make a choice/ Can you hear his voice?/ Can you hear his voice?/ All right/ You gotta get ready/ Get ready, All right/ Waah, haah, hoo
Reiterating the previous message to get ready and listen to the voice of a higher power
Contributed by Violet N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@furion..
Hey Darrell, thanks for taking the time to talk with me when I was a struggling teen. Your honesty wasn't just encouraging, you showed me a reason to hang on even when the feelings seem to contradict what I know is the truth. It's helped me over the years of this challenging life and I have also been able to pass along encouragement to others I've met also fighting the good fight.
It's been a long time since the tent across from Calvary Chapel 1978 but I've never forgotten your encouraging words.
Thank you
@bpiazza
Same here, bro. The Lord Jesus saved me in 77 at that tent. And so many great Saturday night concerts. And people like Darrell would do a lot of ministry between songs. Like you said, helped me through the years to be grounded.
Keep on looking up, He's never late.
Praise the Lord keep on.
@TheMark1957
The best harmonica player the world has seen and he does it for the Lord Jesus Christ AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!
@stofamaan
and was/is sponsered by Hohner :-)
@stevenjackson8337
Absolutely
@stevenjackson8337
Absolutely the best!!
@anthonymichaelhalloates2902
Lol
@stonehand49
Great but Jesus? Mark Ford plays for the Buddha. Check his skill. Robben Fords brother.
@christamyers1570
And today I found Darrell Mansfield.
Changed my life.
🙏
@shelleyd9910
I have NEVER heard a blues harp do THAT! AWESOME!!!!!