Are You Ready
Distant Cousins Lyrics


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ARE YOU READY (ON YOUR OWN)
By Distant Cousins

Today I take my own advice and make the most of it
Too many times my choices have been guided by my fears
Into the dark and unknown water I will sink or swim
Like a blade of grass reaching for the sun, I'm ready to begin
Chorus:
I keep on climbing
Up against the wind
Tonight the sky is calling
Are you ready?
Are you ready
To fly on your own

The streets below were cold and crowded I asked my way around
The loudest truth I ever heard was the softest sound
When you whispered in my ear, first time I could see
I was looking everywhere, you're right here next to me

-Chorus





Today I take my own advice and make the most of it

Overall Meaning

"Are You Ready" by Distant Cousins is a song about taking control of your own life and facing your fears head-on. The first verse highlights the importance of making choices based on what we really want instead of being guided by fear. The phrase "into the dark and unknown water I will sink or swim" is a metaphor for taking risks and the uncertainty that comes with it. The image of a "blade of grass reaching for the sun" suggests that we must be like plants that grow upward no matter how difficult the circumstances are.


The chorus is an invitation to leave behind our fears and embrace the unknown. The line "up against the wind" evokes the idea of a struggle against the odds, which is what makes the experience of flying on your own so exhilarating. The words "the sky is calling" suggests a sense of adventure and unlimited possibilities that await those who are brave enough to take the leap.


In the second verse, the lyrics take a more personal turn. The streets below are described as "cold and crowded", which is a metaphor for feeling lost and disconnected in life. The loudest truth, however, was a "softest sound" that came from someone close to the singer. The person's whisper represents a moment of clarity that allowed him to see things in a new way. The final line "you're right here next to me" implies that the answers we seek are often closer than we think.


Overall, "Are You Ready" is a motivating song that encourages listeners to take control of their lives and not be afraid to take risks. It reminds us that even if we fail, there is always the possibility of learning and growing from our experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Today I take my own advice and make the most of it
I am going to follow my own advice and make the most of this opportunity


Too many times my choices have been guided by my fears
I have made decisions based on fear too often in the past


Into the dark and unknown water I will sink or swim
I am taking a risk without knowing the outcome


Like a blade of grass reaching for the sun, I'm ready to begin
I am ready to start growing and striving towards my goals


I keep on climbing
I continue to work hard towards my goals


Up against the wind
Despite difficulties and challenges, I keep moving forward


Tonight the sky is calling
There is opportunity and potential for success


Are you ready?
Am I ready to embrace this opportunity?


Are you ready
Am I ready?


To fly on your own
To take control and succeed independently


The streets below were cold and crowded I asked my way around
The world can be a harsh and confusing place, but I am willing to navigate it


The loudest truth I ever heard was the softest sound
Sometimes the most important things are subtle and easy to miss


When you whispered in my ear, first time I could see
You helped me see things in a new way and gain a new perspective


I was looking everywhere, you're right here next to me
I was searching for answers in all the wrong places, when the answer was always right next to me




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David B Swirsky, Dov Rosenblatt, Allen Kozak

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SPOILER








It's a possibilty that what I read on the "leaked script" is true then
Toothless and the other dragons will actually leave berk and go to the hidden world. And based on the trailer the "bearded hiccup" is when toothless came back to the surface to make hiccup see his babies or hiccup visited toothless. Idk if it's real but it's what I read on the leaked script of httyd 3.



@thevidalshow123

🎶Today I take my own advice and make the most of it. Too many times my choices have been guided by my fears. Into the dark and unknown water, I will sink or swim, like a blade of grass reaching for the sun I'm ready to begin.🎶
🎶I keep on climbing, up against the wind. Tonight, the sky is calling... Are you ready, are you ready... TO FLY ON YOUR OWN?🎶
🎶The streets below are cold and crowded, I asked my way around. The loudest truth I ever heard was the softest sound.🎶
🎶When you whispered in my ear, the first time I could see. I was looking everywhere, you're right, you're next to me.🎶
🎶I keep on climbing, up against the wind. Tonight, the sky is calling... Are you ready, are you ready... TO FLY ON YOUR OWN?🎶
🎶Background music🎶
🎶Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh.🎶
🎶I keep on climbing, up against the winds. Tonight, the sky is calling... Are you ready, are you ready... TO FLY ON YOUR OWN?🎶
🎶Oh-oh-oooooooohhhhh.
Oh-oh-oooooooohhhhh.
Oh-oh-oooooooohhhhh.🎶
🎶Today I take my own advice and make the must of it.🎶



All comments from YouTube:

@Michelle-rf9sp

I feel like the Httyd fandom is going to take over this song!! We didn’t find the song until now so we can call it “The hidden world” haha, Beautiful song!!❤️

@DistantCousins

haha, take it over! thank you!

@interstellaramar2330

No we are here even earlier because of This is Where I Leave You

@zazamahfouz7099

How to train your dragon 3 crying❤😭
Amazing song

@DistantCousins

thanks so much zaza!

@ducl6449

@@DistantCousins I am waiting for the HTTYD version of this.

"How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" remix version of this song must be released! I will cry if it happens

@Indo-Fury6521

@@DistantCousins DreamWorks made the Greatest trilogy ever in the history of trilogies

@angussongsthings9090

How To Train Your Dragon 3 ♥️♥️♥️

@Miadixoneq

Toothless the dragon Yes The Saria Fan No 2003 yep I’m here because of the new trailer

@dontevale

Castle on the Hill (Ed Sheeran) is the third song in the trailer guys

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