In September 2004, it was announced that the Fugees had settled their differences and were currently working on a new album. They appeared onstage together at an exclusive block party in New York City that month, hosted by Dave Chappelle. On June 28, 2005, they opened the BET awards with a surprise performance featuring several of their hit songs. One track, "Take It Easy", off their upcoming album was leaked online and eventually released as a single on the internet in September 2005. In February, 2006, a track was leaked titled "Foxy". Also, recently, one more track was leaked titled "Wannabe." But, according to Pras, the group has disbanded again, and the chances for another reunion seem very slim.
Ready Or Not
Fugees Lyrics
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Gonna find you and take it slowly
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide (ooh)
Gonna find you and make you want me (yo)
Now that I escape, sleepwalker awake (yeah)
Those who could relate know the world ain't cake
Jail bars ain't golden gates
When they meet their four-hundred pound mate
If I could rule the world (if I ruled the world)
Everyone would have a gun in the ghetto of course
When giddyuping on their horse (giddyup)
I kick a rhyme drinking moonshine
I pour a sip on the concrete, for the deceased
But no don't weep, Wyclef's in a state of sleep
Thinking 'bout the robbery that I did last week
Money in the bag, banker looked like a drag
I wanna play with pelicans from here to Baghdad
Gun blast, think fast, I think I'm hit
My girl pinched my hips to see if I still exist
I think not, I'll send a letter to my friends
A Born Again hooligan only to be king again
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
Gonna find you and take it slowly
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide (ooh)
Gonna find you and make you want me (yo, yo, yo)
Yo, I play my enemies like a game of chess, where I rest
No stress, if you don't smoke sess, lest
I must confess, my destiny's manifest
In some Goretex and sweats I make treks like I'm homeless
Rap orgies with Porgy and Bess
Capture your bounty like Elliot Ness, yes
Bless you if you represent the Fu
But I'll hex you with some witch's brew
If you're doo-doo, voodoo
I can do what you do, easy, believe me
Fronting niggas give me hee-bee-gee-bees
So while you're imitating Al Capone, I'll be Nina Simone
And defecating on your microphone
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
Gonna find you and take it slowly
You can't run away
From these styles I got, oh baby, hey baby
Cause I got a lot, oh yeah
And anywhere you go (ooh)
My whole crew's gonna know baby, hey baby
You can't hide from the block, oh no
Ready or not, refugees taking over (ready or not)
The Buffalo Soldier, dreadlock Rasta
On the twelfth hour, fly by in my bomber
Crews run for cover, now they're under pushing up flowers
Superfly true lies, do or die (he's super fly)
Toss me high, only puff lye
With my crew from lakay
I refugee from Guantanamo Bay
Dance around the border like I'm Cassius Clay (yessir, yo)
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide (ooh, yo, hey yo nobody move)
Gonna find you and take it slowly (yeah)
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide (ooh, yo, hey yo nobody move)
Gonna find you and make you want me (whoa, yeah, c'mon)
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide (you know the, you know the)
Gonna find you and take it slowly
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide (ooh, yo, hey yo nobody move)
Gonna find you and make you want me (ooh)
Ready-
The song "Ready or Not" by Fugees is a powerful piece on its own, carrying a deep message that requires close interpretation. From the beginning of the song, there is an intense enthusiasm to find someone who is hiding. The singer says, "Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide, gonna find you and take it slowly." The singer then goes on to talk about his escape from something, and how he feels he needs to rule the world. He refers to himself as a "Born Again hooligan," but not before hinting that he has done a robbery before.
Furthermore, the lyrics mention an incident in which the singer is shot and possibly killed. He sends a letter to his friends and also hints that he wants to be king once again. The song raises questions about the singer's identity and how he got into the situation he found himself in. Overall, "Ready or Not" is a powerful piece that delves into themes of power, ambition, and tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
I'm determined to find you, no matter what you do to hide.
Now that I escape, sleepwalker awake (yeah)
I've finally broken free from something, and it's like waking up from a dream.
Those who could relate know the world ain't cake
People who understand the struggle of life know that it's far from easy.
Jail bars ain't golden gates
Being locked up isn't the same as living in luxury; it's a punishment.
Those who fake, they break / When they meet their four-hundred pound mate
People who pretend to be someone they're not ultimately get caught and face consequences.
If I could rule the world (if I ruled the world) / Everyone would have a gun in the ghetto of course
If I had control over the world, every person would have a means to protect themselves.
I kick a rhyme drinking moonshine / I pour a sip on the concrete, for the deceased
I'm reminiscing about the past while drinking alcohol and paying respects to the dead.
Thinking 'bout the robbery that I did last week / Money in the bag, banker looked like a drag
I'm reflecting on a recent crime that I committed and got away with.
I wanna play with pelicans from here to Baghdad
I want to travel the world and have fun without any worries or limitations.
Gun blast, think fast, I think I'm hit / My girl pinched my hips to see if I still exist
I'm in a dangerous situation and my loved one is checking to see if I'm okay.
Yo, I play my enemies like a game of chess, where I rest
I'm strategic when it comes to dealing with people who oppose me.
In some Goretex and sweats I make treks like I'm homeless
I dress casually and comfortably while traveling long distances, as if I were homeless.
So while you're imitating Al Capone, I'll be Nina Simone / And defecating on your microphone
While you're trying to be a tough gangster, I'm focusing on my art and dominating the rap game.
Ready or not, refugees taking over (ready or not) / The Buffalo Soldier, dreadlock Rasta
We, the refugees, are rising to the top and making our presence known.
I refugee from Guantanamo Bay / Dance around the border like I'm Cassius Clay (yessir, yo)
I'm a refugee from a controversial military prison and I'm unafraid to stand up for myself.
And anywhere you go / My whole crew's gonna know baby, hey baby / You can't hide from the block, oh no
No matter where you go, my group will be aware and find you if needed.
Superfly true lies, do or die (he's super fly) / Toss me high, only puff lye
We're living decadently and risking it all for the thrill of it.
Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
No matter what you do, I will always find you eventually.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nicholas John Ryan, Roma Shane Ryan, Thomas Randolph Bell, William Alexander Hart, Eithne Ni Bhraonain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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