Are You Ready
JLo and Ja Rule Lyrics
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Yeah (yeah)...Yeah (yeah)..
You Know (you know)...Lets (lets)...Go (go)...(laughter)
Yeah (yeah)...Yeah...WHUTS MY NAME?!
[Chorus]
They cool but they ain't R.U.L.E.
They do, but don't do it like me
They do but don't do it like me
Nobody, nobody, Does it Like R.U.L.E.
[Verse 1]
Nobodys livin life the way that I live it
Nobodys spittin and doin it, I spit it
But who fuckin admitted
I'm one of the bigger biggest of niggaz that done did it
Been hated and delt wit it, when agents tap in my lyrics
So by the time that they hear it, the crime's already committed
Natural Born Killa, but that I'm already and then
Murdah was the case, but I-N-see's been acquitted
The Agency's gettin livid, They wanted us to be finished
But we got unfinished business, Sned God as my witness
This is another testimony to my life and my story
Askin you hoes, Why should I talk when I got guns to speak for me
don't come at me homie, Especially tryin to act like you know me
Only if you can control me, Know where you been chosen befor me
To sit in ya grave, homie dig it, I'm hearin its lonely, But see
Nobody...Does it...Like Me! And they know it they can't spit it the same
But still they try, 'cause that's part of the game, WHUTS MY NAME?!
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
These niggaz incredible, throughout the ghettos of America
People, see these window I see through
Off they mirror they evil, jealous bullshit that men do
Had I known it was you, there'd be no clue on who done killed you
Like when Kane murdahd Able, Niggaz must have been able
To put caine through they nasals, They so high they see angels
I see life from all angels, tangled, webs and weaves
Now niggaz is able to kill like Kane all over the streets
100 degrees Ferenheite, hot as the hottest summer night
Heatin up desperatly in the need of some ice, I'm nice
Nobodys quite like, flow like rare blood types
I be wrong if I'm right, right if I'm wrong, I was the RULE born
When my legacy is left through my boys maiden name live on RULE
Niggaz is foolish tryin to do whut I do, 'cause see
Nobody...Does it...Like me! And they know it they can't do it the same
But still they try, 'cause that's part of the game WHUT MY NAME?!
[Chorus]
The song "Are You Ready" by JLo and Ja Rule is a self-aggrandizing piece that features Ja Rule boasting about his numerous achievements as a rapper. The intro and chorus reflect Ja Rule's arrogance towards other rappers and their attempts to emulate his style of rapping and his overall artistic persona. The verse one explains how Ja Rule's life was full of hate and adversity, and his critics constantly wanted him to fail, but he kept rising to the occasion.
The second verse talks about the state of rap music in the ghettos of America, and how Ja Rule has set himself as a benchmark for other rappers to aspire to. He uses biblical comparisons to illustrate the fact that he is an immortal figure whose legacy will endure even past his death, and any attempt by other rappers to emulate him is futile.
Overall, "Are You Ready" is a typical rap song that glorifies the artist's achievements and propagates the notion of their superiority over other contenders in the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah (yeah)...Yeah (yeah)..
Expressing enthusiasm and energy
You Know (you know)...Lets (lets)...Go (go)...(laughter)
Exciting and encouraging the listener to join in
Yeah (yeah)...Yeah...WHUTS MY NAME?!
Asserting dominance and recognition of the artist's name
They cool but they ain't R.U.L.E.
Acknowledging others' talent, but asserting one's superiority
They do, but don't do it like me
Recognizing others' attempts to imitate, but asserting one's unique style
Nobody, nobody, Does it Like R.U.L.E.
Repeating the assertion of uniqueness and superiority
Nobodys livin life the way that I live it
Stating that no one else is living the artist's lifestyle
Nobodys spittin and doin it, I spit it
Claiming to be the best at rapping and performing
But who fuckin admitted
Expressing confusion or disbelief at others' lack of recognition
I'm one of the bigger biggest of niggaz that done did it
Acknowledging one's accomplishments as a rapper and performer
Been hated and delt wit it, when agents tap in my lyrics
Acknowledging past conflicts with authorities over one's lyrics
So by the time that they hear it, the crime's already committed
Implying that authorities are too late to prevent criminal behavior
Natural Born Killa, but that I'm already and then
Asserting a violent and criminal image
Murdah was the case, but I-N-see's been acquitted
Referencing a past incident of criminal charges and subsequent acquittal
The Agency's gettin livid, They wanted us to be finished
Indicating conflict with authorities and attempts to end one's career
But we got unfinished business, Sned God as my witness
Asserting persistence and determination in the face of opposition
This is another testimony to my life and my story
Asserting the significance of one's life and experiences
Askin you hoes, Why should I talk when I got guns to speak for me
Implying that violence speaks louder than words
don't come at me homie, Especially tryin to act like you know me
Warning against false familiarity and disrespect
Only if you can control me, Know where you been chosen befor me
Implying that one's power and influence cannot be easily manipulated
To sit in ya grave, homie dig it, I'm hearin its lonely, But see
Threatening violence and dominance over those who oppose or disrespect the artist
These niggaz incredible, throughout the ghettos of America
Acknowledging others' talent and presence in urban areas
People, see these window I see through
Stating that the artist has a unique perspective on their surroundings
Off they mirror they evil, jealous bullshit that men do
Claiming that jealousy and negativity motivate others to criticize the artist
Had I known it was you, there'd be no clue on who done killed you
Implying the artist's power to cause harm
Like when Kane murdahd Able, Niggaz must have been able
Referencing a biblical story of violence and dominance
To put caine through they nasals, They so high they see angels
Suggesting drug use among others and implying their foolishness
I see life from all angels, tangled, webs and weaves
Asserting one's unique understanding of life and its complexities
Now niggaz is able to kill like Kane all over the streets
Implying a culture of violence among others
100 degrees Ferenheite, hot as the hottest summer night
Describing the intensity and heat of the urban environment
Heatin up desperatly in the need of some ice, I'm nice
Implying that the artist can handle the heat and maintain their cool
Nobodys quite like, flow like rare blood types
Asserting the uniqueness and rarity of one's rapping ability
I be wrong if I'm right, right if I'm wrong, I was the RULE born
Indicating an unconventional or contrarian nature
When my legacy is left through my boys maiden name live on RULE
Asserting the significance of one's legacy and family lineage
Niggaz is foolish tryin to do whut I do, 'cause see
Asserting that others are inferior and unwise to imitate
Nobody...Does it...Like me! And they know it they can't do it the same
Repeating the central assertion of the song
But still they try, 'cause that's part of the game
Acknowledging others' attempts to imitate and compete in the rap industry
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHALON ANTON ALEXANDER, JEFFREY B ATKINS, BRANDON CASEY, BRANDON D CASEY, BRIAN CASEY, BRIAN D CASEY, IRVING LORENZO, KENDRED SMITH
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@quantemor4206
Imagine singing a song about being real and it's not even your voice! 😢😂😂😂😂
@monanation
It’s because you’re gullible, you’re illiterate and unintelligible
@jenellewood2437
The song still a bop!!
@monanation
You’re gullible and very ignorant
@user-rg6pj3zz8v
😂
@Tonny_Kondo
Shit unreal 😅🤣
@AmeliaMark503
Jennifer Lopez dun went off 2 da next level like fr fr 💖 a u t h e n t I c v i e w s 💖 is what got them HUGE!
@Greesy-cm2jv
Ashanti killed it!! Her and Ja Rule were such an iconic duo in the 2000’s
@BeeBee-ei1qy
I care to disagree Jlo fan for lyfe ❤❤❤🎉
@torianmcneill3794
@@BeeBee-ei1qyit’s Ashanti’s voice all the way J LO dubbed it