Ready For Love
India.Arie(인디아 아리) Lyrics
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Why are you hiding from me
I'd quickly give my freedom
To be held in your captivity
I am ready for love
All of the joy and the pain
And all the time that it takes
Lately I've been thinking
Maybe you're not ready for me
Maybe you think I need to learn maturity
They say watch what you ask for
Cause you might receive
But if you ask me tomorrow
I'll say the same thing
I am ready for love
Would you please lend me your ear?
I promise I won't complain
I just need you to acknowledge I am here
If you give me half a chance
I'll prove this to you
I will be patient, kind, faithful and true
To a man who loves music
A man who loves art
Respect's the spirit world
And thinks with his heart
I am ready for love
If you'll take me in your hands
I will learn what you teach
And do the best that I can
I am ready for love
Here with an offering of
My voice
My Eyes
My soul
My mind
Tell me what is enough
To prove I am ready for love
I am ready
In India.Arie's "Ready For Love," the singer expresses their readiness to fall in love and be vulnerable with their partner. They question why their partner is hiding from them and express their eagerness to give up their freedom to be held captive by them. The singer acknowledges that love comes with joy and pain, and that it takes time to earn and maintain it. They wonder if their partner is not ready for them or thinks they need to mature before committing to a relationship.
The singer pleads with their partner to give them a chance and promises to be patient, kind, faithful, and true to someone who loves music, art, and respects the spiritual world. They present themselves as a humble student willing to learn and do their best to make the relationship work. The singer ends with an offering of their voice, eyes, soul, and mind and asks their partner what is enough to prove their readiness for love.
Line by Line Meaning
I am ready for love
I am prepared to experience love and all its components.
Why are you hiding from me
What is stopping you from letting me in and sharing a connection?
I'd quickly give my freedom
I am willing to sacrifice my independence to be held in your clutches.
To be held in your captivity
I want to be captured by your love and remain under your control.
All of the joy and the pain
I am prepared to face the highs and lows that love brings into life.
And all the time that it takes
I am willing to wait for as long as it takes for us to connect and be together.
Just to stay in your good grace
I am committed to doing everything to make you happy and earn your love and affection.
Maybe you think I need to learn maturity
Perhaps you feel that I need to grow more before I am ready to experience true love.
If you ask me tomorrow, I'll say the same thing
My readiness and willingness to love remains consistent despite time.
Would you please lend me your ear?
Can you listen to me and take me seriously?
I promise I won't complain
I vow not to nag, moan, or express discontentment.
I just need you to acknowledge I am here
All I ask is for you to notice my presence and existence.
If you give me half a chance
If you grant me the slightest chance, I will make the most out of it.
I'll prove this to you
I will leave no stone unturned to demonstrate my love and devotion.
I will be patient, kind, faithful and true
I will exercise endurance, kindness, faithfulness, and sincerity in my pursuit of love.
Respect's the spirit world
I recognize and honor the supernatural, the divine, and the unseen.
And thinks with his heart
I make decisions that resonate with my emotions, feeling, and soul.
Here with an offering of my voice, my eyes, my soul, my mind
I am presenting every part of myself to you as an offering of love and devotion.
Tell me what is enough to prove I am ready for love
Give me a sign or let me know what it takes to demonstrate that I am now ready to love and be loved.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BLUE MILLER, INDIA ARIE, INDIA ARIE SIMPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Adelaideblessed
I am ready for love
Why are you hiding from me?
I'd quickly give my freedom
To be held in your captivity
I am ready for love
All of the joy and the pain
And all the time that it takes
Just to stay in your good grace
Lately I've been thinking, maybe you're not ready for me
Maybe you think I need to learn maturity
They say watch what you ask for, 'cause you might receive
But if you ask me tomorrow, I'll say the same thing
I am ready for love
Would you please lend me your ear?
I promise I won't complain
I just need you to acknowledge I am here
If you give me half a chance, I'll prove this to you
I will be patient, kind, faithful and true
To a man who loves music, a man who loves art
Respect's the spirit world and thinks with his heart
I am ready for love
If you'll take me in your hands
I will learn what you teach
And do the best that I can
I am ready for love
Here with a offering of
My voice, my eyes, my soul, my mind
Tell me what is enough to prove I am ready for love
I am ready
@beautifulblackbutterfly1765
Still listening to this magnificent & beautiful rare gem 💎 of a song in 2024. Is anyone with me?
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Me❤
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Me
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Yes! 🙋🏿♂️
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Here ❤
@kingsnina8272
Love does miraculous things
@worshiplibrary7157
My husband was abused physically and had cancer as a child, when i met him he stuttered so bad he could barely state his name. Today he speaks clearly, is cancer free, and a great father to both our children. The victory belongs to Jesus!!
@lakeishamonte
What blessing!
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Beautiful ❤
@tobes911
Thanks for sharing. That's a beautiful story. 🙏🙏🙏