Get Ready
Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics
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(You're alright)
Whenever I'm asked who makes my dreams real
I say that you do
(You're outta sight)
So fee fi fo fum
Look out baby 'cause here I come
So get ready, so get ready
I'm gonna try to make love to you
So get ready, so get ready, here I come
(Get ready 'cause here I come) I'm on my way (get ready 'cause here I come)
All my friends shouldn't want me to I understand it
(Be alright)
I hope I'll get to you before they do the way I planned it
(Be outta sight)
So twiddle-dee-dee, twiddle dee dum
Look out baby 'cause here I come
And I'm bringing you a love that's true
So get ready, so get ready
I'm gonna try to make love to you
So get ready, so get ready, here I come
(Get ready 'cause here I come) I'm on my way (get ready 'cause here I come)
I did di di du pa pa du da di be alright
(It's alright) it's alright
Du da di dai nu bi ba ba yo
(You're outta sight) you're outta sight (outta sight)
So fiddle-lee-dee fiddle-lee-dum
Look out baby 'cause here I come
And I'm bringing you a love that's true
So get ready, so get ready
I'm gonna try to make love to you
So get ready, so get ready, come on
(Get ready 'cause here I come) I'm on my way
(Get ready 'cause here I come) yes, here I come
(Get ready 'cause here I come) I'm on my way
(Get ready 'cause here I come) yes, baby, here I come
(Get ready 'cause here I come) I'm on my way
The lyrics of the song "Get Ready" by Ella Fitzgerald talks about a person who is deeply in love with a girl who makes him feel alive and brings his dreams to reality. He expresses his love and admiration for her and promises to try and make love to her. He tells her to get ready for his arrival because he is bringing a love that's true. The lyrics express a feeling of urgency and excitement for the opportunity to connect with the girl of his dreams.
The opening lines "I never met a girl who makes me feel the way that you do" indicates the special nature of the girl and how much the writer cherishes her. In the line "Whenever I'm asked who makes my dreams real, I say that you do," he emphasizes the power of the girl to make his dreams come true. The phrase "So fee fi fo fum, Look out baby 'cause here I come" signifies the writer's readiness to fight for and pursue his love interest despite the obstacles in his way. The use of repetition in the song's chorus highlights the sense of urgency and the need to proceed with action.
Line by Line Meaning
I never met a girl who makes me feel the way that you do
You are unique and special. No other girl makes me feel the way that you do.
(You're alright) Whenever I'm asked who makes my dreams real I say that you do
You are perfect for me. Whenever someone asks who makes my dreams real, I always say it's you.
(You're outta sight) So fee fi fo fum
You are amazing. I am filled with excitement at the very thought of you.
Look out baby 'cause here I come
I am completely committed and determined to pursue you.
And I'm bringing you a love that's true
I promise to give you authentic and wholehearted love.
So get ready, so get ready I'm gonna try to make love to you
Prepare yourself because I am going to make an attempt to love you in the best way possible.
(Get ready 'cause here I come) I'm on my way (get ready 'cause here I come)
I am on my way to pursue you with all my heart.
All my friends shouldn't want me to I understand it
I know my friends are attracted to you too but I hope to reach you before they do.
(Be alright) I hope I'll get to you before they do the way I planned it
I pray that I will be able to approach you before my friends do so that I can show you the love I have planned for you.
(You're outta sight) So twiddle-dee-dee, twiddle dee dum
You are incredible. I am feeling excited and joyous, like I can sing a happy melody.
I'm gonna try to make love to you
I want to show you how much I love you and how much you mean to me.
Yes, here I come
I am completely committed and dedicated to loving you and I am ready to start now.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Robinson Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
bradly2007
Ella went to England with Richard Perry producing "Ella" at Olympia Studios, resulting in creating one of the greatest recordings of her long brilliant career, luckily had Ella autograph for me and she was so nice! Every great performance throughout "Ella" is amazing...
Loraine Crook
This is awesome. Love Ella but never heard her sing this track before.
Rosemary Cosby
Ella added additional class to already classic works of art.
Rebel Sage
I love every version of this classic but she gives it the edge...and I discovered it last.
John Tate
So true
Matthew Bell
she can sing anything.brilliant
Martin Suhr 1
WOW!!! SUPER!!! UNGLAUBLICH!!!! Gänsehaut beim Hören!
Stephen Guppy
The best version of this song EVER! In my opinion...
John Tate
Only discovered this version tonight on radio 2 liza tarbucks programme. Cant remember her saying who it was but i knew it was ella straightaway. The "scatting" only just added confirmation. Cannot improve on this. Thank u for posting. Some songs are made for some people eg this one for her. Same is true for shirley bassey and "something"
Meirivam Costa
Ella Fitzgerald is my favorite singer. From Brazil.