I'm Ready
Fats Domino Lyrics
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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, mm-mm-mm
And I'm able, mm-mm-mm
I'm willin' and I'm able so you better come and go with me
We gonna rock and roll till tomorrow `bout three
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
Fats Domino's "I'm Ready" is a classic rock and roll song that captures the energy and excitement of the genre. The song's lyrics express a readiness and eagerness to rock and roll all night long, with a sense of urgency and an invitation to come along for the ride.
The song's opening lines ("Well, I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night") set the tone for the rest of the song, with the repetition of these phrases underscoring the singer's excitement and enthusiasm. The chorus ("Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until the broad daylight") reinforces this message, with an invitation to join in the fun and keep the party going all night long.
The song's verses keep up the momentum, with lines like "Talkin' on the phone is not my speed" and "Don't send me no letter `cause I can't read" emphasizing the singer's preference for action and physicality over passive communication. The final line ("`cause I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night") serves as a triumphant declaration of the singer's readiness and willingness to embrace the rock and roll lifestyle.
Overall, Fats Domino's "I'm Ready" is a classic rock and roll anthem that captures the energy and spirit of the genre. Its lyrics express a sense of excitement, urgency, and readiness to party all night long, and its rousing chorus invites listeners to come along for the ride.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I am fully prepared, eager, and able to dance energetically to rock music until the early hours of the morning.
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until the broad daylight
Let's dance together, darling, and have fun dancing and moving to the music until morning.
And I'm able, mm-mm-mm
I have the skills, strength, and energy to dance for a long time without getting tired.
I'm willin' and I'm able so you better come and go with me
I am eager and capable, so you should join me and dance with me all night long.
We gonna rock and roll till tomorrow `bout three
We will dance and enjoy rock and roll music until around three o'clock in the morning.
Talkin' on the phone is not my speed
I am not interested in communicating through phone conversations because I prefer physical interactions such as dancing.
Don't send me no letter `cause I can't read
Please do not send me a letter because I cannot read and thus would not be able to understand it.
Don't be long `cause I'll be gone
Do not take too much time as I will leave if you take too long to get ready.
We gonna rock and roll all night long
We will continue dancing to rock and roll music all night long.
`cause I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I am fully prepared, eager, and have the necessary skillset to dance all night long to rock and roll music.
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until tomorrow night
Let's dance and have a great time together, my lovely, as we will continue to dance until tomorrow night.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: MICHAEL BRADFORD, PAMELA EILEEN SHEYNE
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Schneider Myriam
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, mm-mm-mm
And I'm able, mm-mm-mm
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
Eddie Powers
Fats Domino was one of the greatest pioneers of Rock 'N Roll! He deserves much more credit than he has received.
teecee
Im afraid that was a sign of the times, people like fats and chuck berry were looked over because they needed a white pin up boy and elvis had to take that mantel, not that im knocking elvis but in my opinion they were the kings of rock n roll.
ginger1959able
tony convery
Fats was the second biggest selling artist after Elvis in the 50,s who famously said lets face i,cant sing like Fats Chuck was 4 years after Bill Haley and nearly 3 after Elvis.
Tex Todaro
I am 75 but when I hear fats my whole body moves I love the man,and his music god bless the era of 50s rock and roll music thank you
JB
Eddie Powers he gets the love, on wwoz, and every baby boomer's record collection, and always, in New Orleans
Paul Cadogan
I think he got the credit from everyone who matters: fans and musicians. I'm a musician and know a lot of people in the biz and never heard a bad word about him. We all loved him.
Russell Crawley
This man deserves a museum dedicated to him and his incredible musical legacy. RIP Mr. Domino.
Debanjan Mazumder
This song is a gem
Matte il cartoon😄
Rip fats… one of the best rock’n roll guy I’ve ever seen, you even made gizmo dance, I’m proud of you!
sef kicken
One of his best Rock ‘n’ Roll recordings, with great piano, catchy beat including hand clapping. His music is often called “happy music”.