Current members of the Hillsong United band include Joel Houston, Jonathon Douglass (J.D.), Jadwin "Jad" Gillies, Matt Crocker, Taya Smith, Dylan Thomas (on rhythm guitar), Timon Klein (on lead guitar), Peter James & Benjamin Tennikoff (on keyboards), Adam Crosariol (on bass guitar), and Simon Kobler (on drums).
The annual Hillsong United CD/DVD is recorded during their October youth conference Encounterfest; the album is released in February the following year. The 2007 Hillsong United album "All of the Above" was released on the 17th of March. Unlike all of the previous United albums, this CD was studio recorded.
To date in 2008, Hillsong United have released the first part of the I Heart Revolution recordings; 'With Hearts as One', made live around the world during the band's recent tours. The CD features previously released United tracks recorded live in different locations, and the first installment of a live DVD.
In 2009, they released 'Across the Earth: Tear down the walls', followed by 'A F T E R M A T H' on February 15th 2011.
On February 14, 2012, 'LIVE IN MIAMI (Welcome to the Aftermath)' was released. It contained songs from both the album Aftermath, and several other of their greatest hits, such as "The Stand," "With Everything," and "Your Name High." It was also the first fully recorded Hillsong United tour.
In 2013, United continued to their long string of worship albums withcompletely new material entitled Zion. Mixing a new digital sound, and their signature lyrics, they topped charts globally, and Zion became Hillsong United's highest selling album. Some songs include Oceans (Where Feet May Fail), Scandal Of Grace, Relentless, Love Is War, and Nothing Like Your Love. In late 2013, after the massive success of their song Oceans (Where Feet May Fail), United released an entire EP entitled Oceans. Not too long afterwards, United released an acoustic version of the album Zion, and in March 2014, they released their first remix album entitled "The White Album Project".
Ready Or Not
Hillsong United Lyrics
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As you are
Or as you want to be
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Come now
Tired, broken, scared
Ready or not
It's alright
Take your time, if nothing else just come
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Come now
Bring your hopes, your dreams, your doubts
Your scars
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Come now
Bring your hurts, your fears, your faith
Your heart
Are you ready?
Are you ready or not?
There's no place like His presence
There's no time like the now
Every one two or three of us
Count Him in here and now
'Cause He welcomes the broken
He's alright with your past
He's not mad at any one of us
But He waits with open arms
Says come
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Come now
Leave your inhibitions
At the door
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Come now
Lay your burdens down
He's got them all
Are you ready?
Are you ready or not?
He's still faithful to deliver
Mighty as ever to save
He's still good on His promises
And His love still never fails
He's not moved by perfection
Or how well we look the part
But He's wild about the hidden stuff
Like He's wild about the heart
So, come now
For all we've seen
We ain't seen nothing yet
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Come now
Bring Him praise
For what He might do next
Are you ready?
Are you ready or not?
He's already bought our freedom
He's already paid our debt
He's already done the miracle
He's already conquered death
He's our light and salvation
He's our rock solid hope
He's already done enough for us
He's already doing more
He's already seen the ending
He's already seen us through
He's already breaking out in us
He's already on the move
He's already won our battles
He's already paved the way
He's already gone ahead of us
And He is ready when we are
Come now
For all we've seen
We ain't seen nothing yet
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Come now
Bring Him praise
For what He's gonna do next
Are you ready?
Are you ready or not?
Come
The song "Ready or Not" by Hillsong United encourages listeners to come as they are, with all their fears, doubts, and insecurities. The lyrics also invite those who are broken, tired, or scared to rest in the presence of God, who is faithful and able to deliver. The chorus repeatedly asks the question, "Are you ready?" as a reminder that God is always ready to receive us, whether we feel ready or not.
The song emphasizes the idea that God is not concerned with our appearance or outward perfection, but rather with the condition of our hearts. The lyrics urge listeners to leave their inhibitions at the door and to come and worship God fully, bringing their hopes, fears, dreams, and scars with them. The song also speaks of God's power to save and redeem, and His unwavering love and faithfulness towards His people. Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and encouragement, reminding us that no matter how broken or weak we may feel, we can always find strength and rest in God's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
Come now
An invitation to come to God as you are
As you are
God wants you to come to Him just as you are at this moment, without feeling like you have to change first
Or as you want to be
Whether you're comfortable where you are or have a desire to be different, God is ready to meet you where you are
Are you ready?
A call to consider if you are ready to meet God in this moment
Tired, broken, scared
It doesn't matter how you're feeling, God is ready to meet you with compassion and comfort
Or just in need
No matter what kind of help you need, God is ready to provide it
Ready or not
You may not feel fully prepared to meet with God, but He invites you anyway
It's alright
God assures you that it's okay to be vulnerable with Him and come as you are
Take your time, if nothing else just come
God doesn't want you to feel rushed or pressured, but invites you to take your time and come to Him
Bring your hopes, your dreams, your doubts
God wants you to bring all parts of yourself to Him, including your desires and uncertainties
Your scars
God knows your past wounds and traumas, and invites you to come to Him with them for healing
Bring your hurts, your fears, your faith
God is ready to meet you in both your pain and your trust in Him
Your heart
God wants you to bring your whole heart to Him, including your emotions and deepest desires
There's no place like His presence
Being in the presence of God is unique and extraordinary, unlike anything else
There's no time like the now
God is inviting you to meet with Him in this moment, not waiting for a more convenient time
Every one two or three of us
God is ready to meet with anyone, regardless of how many people are present
Count Him in here and now
God wants to be included in this moment, not just thought of as a far-off deity
'Cause He welcomes the broken
God has a special care and compassion for those who are hurting and in need of healing
He's alright with your past
God isn't holding your past mistakes against you, but is ready to forgive and move forward with you
He's not mad at any one of us
God isn't angry with you or holding a grudge, but is ready to meet you with love and grace
But He waits with open arms
God is ready and eager to welcome you into His embrace
Leave your inhibitions
God wants you to come to Him without holding back or feeling ashamed
At the door
God is waiting right at the entrance, eager to greet you
Lay your burdens down
God is ready and able to take on whatever struggles or challenges you're facing
He's got them all
God is capable of carrying your burdens and wants to help you with them
He's still faithful to deliver
God remains consistent and reliable in providing what you need
Mighty as ever to save
God's power to rescue and save is just as strong as ever
He's still good on His promises
God honors His commitments and keeps His word
And His love still never fails
God's love for you is unwavering and unconditional, no matter what you do or how you feel
He's not moved by perfection
God isn't impressed by external appearances, but is more concerned with the state of your heart
Or how well we look the part
God isn't interested in people pretending to have it all together, but wants genuine relationship with you
But He's wild about the hidden stuff
God is particularly fond of the parts of you that are unseen or overlooked by others
Like He's wild about the heart
God treasures your innermost self, particularly your capacity to love and show compassion
For all we've seen
Despite everything you've experienced, there is still more to come
We ain't seen nothing yet
There is always more to discover and experience with God
Bring Him praise
God deserves our worship and adoration for who He is and what He does
For what He might do next
God's capabilities are infinite, and we can expect Him to do amazing things in the future
He's already bought our freedom
Through Jesus, God has already paid the price to set us free from sin and death
He's already paid our debt
God has taken care of our debt through His sacrifice, and we no longer owe anything
He's already done the miracle
God has already performed miraculous works in our lives, and we can look forward to more
He's already conquered death
Through Jesus' resurrection, God has already defeated death and given us eternal life
He's our light and salvation
God is our source of guidance, hope, and rescue
He's our rock solid hope
God is our firm foundation and unwavering source of hope
He's already done enough for us
Through Jesus' sacrifice, God has already provided everything we need for salvation and abundant life
He's already doing more
In addition to what God has already done for us, we can trust that He is continuing to work in our lives
He's already seen the ending
God knows the outcome of the story, and promises that it ends well for His children
He's already seen us through
God has already brought you through certain challenges and struggles, and He promises to continue doing so
He's already breaking out in us
God is stirring and moving within us, bringing to light new things in our lives
He's already on the move
God is actively pursuing us, guiding and directing us in His will
He's already won our battles
God has already triumphed over the challenges that we face, and we can trust in His victory
He's already paved the way
God has gone ahead of us, preparing the path and leading us forward
He's already gone ahead of us
God has already journeyed ahead of us and is waiting for us with open arms
And He is ready when we are
No matter when we choose to come to Him, God is always available and eager to meet with us
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Joel Timothy Houston, Marty Sampson
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Michelle Brits
Come now
Tired broken
Scared or just in need
Ready or not
It's alright
Take your time
If nothing else just come.
That's my favourite part in the song especially the part where Joel sings "just come" with such a passionate voice. This part calls me to Jesus and we may be ready for Him to move,but He'll move beyond our expectations. It's like an urgent call for us to gather and glorify Him and drink of the Living Water for all those who are thirsty. A call to the well.❤
RONEL PEREZ
Ready Or Not
Hillsong UNITED
Come now
As you are or as you want to be
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Come now
Tired broken, scared or just in need
Ready or not
It's alright take your time if nothing else
Just come
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Come now
Bring your hopes, your dreams, your doubts, your scars
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Come now
Bring your hurts, your fears, your faith, your heart
Are you ready?
Are you ready or not?
There's no place like His presence
There's no time like right now
Everyone, two or three of us
Coming in here and now
As He welcomes the broken
He's alright with your past
He's not mad at anyone of us
But He waits with open arms
He says come
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Come now
Leave your inhibitions at the door
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Come now
Lay your burdens down
He's got them all
Are you ready?
Are you ready or not?
He's still faithful to deliver
Mighty as Heaven to save
He's still good on His promises
And His love still never fails
He's not moved by perfection
Or how well we look the part
But He's wild about the hidden stuff
Like He's wild about the heart
So come now
For all we've seen we ain't seen nothing yet
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Come now
Bring Him praise for what He might do next
Are you ready?
Are you ready or not?
He's already bought our freedom
He's already paid our debt
He's already done the miracle
He's already conquered death
He's our light and salvation
He's our rock-solid hope
He's already coming after us
He's already doing more
He's already seen the ending
He's already seen us move
He's already breaking out of us
He's already on the move
He's already won our battles
He's already paved the way
He's already gone ahead of us
And He is ready when we are
Come now
For all we've seen
We've ain't seen nothing yet
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Come now
Bring Him praise for what He's gonna do next
Are you ready?
Are you ready or not?
Come
😍😍😍
Ser Arthur
The lyrical content and arrangement in this song is heaven-breathed! Wow! I'm just in awe of what God is doing through this ministry!🙌🏼
"He's not moved by perfection
Or how well we look the part
But He's wild about the hidden stuff
Like He's wild about the heart!!"😭❤
One of my favourites off the album!
And can I add that Jad Gillies' voice is absolutely golden!❤
Glory to God!!🙌🏼🙌🏼
Benja Samu
Who is here agrees with me, that Jesus is the best friend you could ever ask for?
crystal nicole
Benja Samu 1John4:16 👏👏
Ed the British Guy
Jesus is the greatest friend ever i agree with you 100%
Adele K.
The only ONE👍
didi ogada
One and only... without salvation no judgement and no Christianity!..Amen !
Michelle Brits
Come now
Tired broken
Scared or just in need
Ready or not
It's alright
Take your time
If nothing else just come.
That's my favourite part in the song especially the part where Joel sings "just come" with such a passionate voice. This part calls me to Jesus and we may be ready for Him to move,but He'll move beyond our expectations. It's like an urgent call for us to gather and glorify Him and drink of the Living Water for all those who are thirsty. A call to the well.❤
I LOVE GOD, Do you?
Whoever reading this, God knows what you are facing through, he heard your cry, He is going to deliver you. Just trust in him
ANDREW MUBIANA
Amen
Matthew Brookes
Thank you
Frybomb Vlogs
Thank you amen God is with us