Ready Or Not
Gramm Lou Lyrics


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Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go
Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go

Something that you said
Goes 'round my head
You know I'm gonna ride tonight
You look at me
But all I want to see
Is you tonight
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Just a question of time
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Now that I've made up my mind

Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go
Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go

Girl you got the look
As if you wrote the book
But I don't understand
How one girl can be so sure
You've got me in the palm of your hand
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Just a question of time
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Now that I've made up my mind

Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go




Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go

Overall Meaning

Gramm Lou's song "Ready Or Not" is about a confident and determined man going after the woman he desires. It begins with the repeated line, "Here I come ready or not, here I come ready to go," indicating his eagerness to pursue the woman regardless of any obstacles in his way. The singer is very much aware of something the woman said which keeps playing in his mind, and as a result, he feels a sense of urgency and drive to act on his feelings. He's ready to "ride tonight" and see her, and nothing can stop him now that he's made up his mind.


The singer sees the woman's beauty and confidence, but he's mystified by her ability to be so sure of herself. He's under her spell and feels as if she has him "in the palm of her hand," but he's undeterred by his lack of understanding. He just wants to be with her tonight, and nothing else matters. The song ends as it began, with the singer repeating the lyrics, "Here I come ready or not, here I come ready to go," indicating his unfettered eagerness to pursue the woman.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I come ready or not
I'm coming, whether you're ready or not.


Here I come ready to go
I'm coming with the intention to leave as well.


Something that you said goes 'round my head
I can't stop thinking about what you said.


You know I'm gonna ride tonight
I'm going out tonight, and nothing will stop me.


You look at me but all I want to see is you tonight
I only have eyes for you tonight.


Nothing can stop me now
I'm determined, and nothing can hinder me.


Just a question of time
It's only a matter of time before I achieve what I want.


Girl you got the look as if you wrote the book
You exude confidence and make it seem effortless.


But I don't understand how one girl can be so sure
I'm impressed by how confident you are.


You've got me in the palm of your hand
You have complete control over me.


Now that I've made up my mind
I'm certain and firm in my decision.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRUCE TURGON, LOU GRAMM

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TeoKeh

Check this out!!
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Predrag Sneler

Thank you!!!!!

TeoKeh

@Predrag Sneler You're welcome!

Romey Waldrop

Not only did Lou have one of best voices ever, few people sing with such passion. You the man Lou! 👍

Tex

This guy has always had an incredible voice.

alan burge

Lou Gramm is a great rock singer, am I right ? Powerful voice with his band and solo.

Doobie1975

Love this song, always felt it should've been as big as "Midnight Blue" and "Just Between You And Me", this song is on par with the best songs Lou Gramm did with Foreigner.

Kathy Strout

Totally agree with you

Benjamin

This was one of those types of songs that always gets you fired up.

kathy rhode

My goodness his voice is spectacular

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