I'm Ready
Jake Austin Walker Lyrics

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Been doing my life′s work to the bone
Dragging this shovel all the way home
Not enough bullets to left the day
Not a day to tomorrow
To choke the pain

And through the blood mama taught me how to love
And in the dark father told me have it

So put your guard down
Pin your feet and take your aim

Cause baby I'm ready
Lay it all on me
Oh baby I′m ready
Let the rain come down
Cause baby I'm ready
Lay it all on me
Oh baby I'm ready
Let the rain come down (oh oh)

Try to break this man in me
Try to down the flame
Know this chains won′t fail my name
I′ll build my throne to eternity
But you weight the ashes of yesterday

And through the blood mama taught me how to love
And in the dark father told me have it
So put your guard down
Pin your feet and take your aim

Cause baby I'm ready
Lay it all on me
Oh baby I′m ready
Let the rain come down
Cause baby I'm ready
Lay it all on me
Oh baby I′m ready
Let the rain fall down (oh oh)

Baby I'm ready (oh oh)
Baby come hold me (oh oh)
Baby I′m ready (Oh oh)
Cause baby I'm ready (oh oh)
Baby come hold me (oh oh)
Baby I'm ready (oh oh)

There′s no mercy in the hands of faith
Calling all angels to hold the wave

Cause baby I′m ready
Lay it all on me
Oh baby I'm ready
Let the rain come down
Cause baby I′m ready
Lay it all on me

Oh baby I'm ready
Let the rain fall down (oh oh)

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Ready" by Jake Austin Walker talks about the hardships and struggles of life that he has faced. The first verse mentions how he has been working hard all his life and how he is exhausted from it. He is always running out of time, and he has to bear the pain. The chorus emphasizes that he is willing to take on the challenges and obstacles that come his way, no matter what. He is prepared for the difficulties and is willing to face them head-on. The second verse is about how people have tried to break him down, but despite the obstacles, he has never given up. He believes that his hard work will pay off in the end and that he will build his own throne to eternity.

Throughout the song, he mentions the lessons his parents taught him, which helps him become strong in life. His father taught him to be courageous in the dark, and his mother taught him how to love. The last verse talks about how faith is a powerful tool when life is challenging, and one must believe in it to overcome the obstacles. Overall, “I’m Ready” is a song about being prepared for life’s challenges and staying true to oneself no matter what.

Line by Line Meaning

Been doing my life's work to the bone
I have been working hard my entire life to achieve my goals

Dragging this shovel all the way home
I have been working hard in physically demanding jobs

Not enough bullets to left the day
I don't have enough energy to face the day's challenges

Not a day to tomorrow
I can only focus on getting through today, not tomorrow

To choke the pain
I am doing my best to cope with my struggles

And through the blood mama taught me how to love
My mother has taught me the value of love and caring for others through her own struggles

And in the dark father told me have it
My father has taught me to not give up on my goals even in difficult times

So put your guard down
Don't be afraid to be vulnerable

Pin your feet and take your aim
Stay focused on your target even in uncertain times

Cause baby I'm ready
I am prepared for whatever life throws at me

Lay it all on me
I am willing to take on any challenge

Let the rain come down
I am ready to face any difficult situation

Try to break this man in me
People have tried to bring me down and break me but I am resilient

Try to down the flame
People have tried to extinguish my passion and determination

Know this chains won't fail my name
I will not let my past struggles define who I am

I'll build my throne to eternity
I will succeed and build a legacy that will last forever

But you weight the ashes of yesterday
Others are still focused on my past struggles instead of seeing my potential

There's no mercy in the hands of faith
Life can be difficult and unforgiving

Calling all angels to hold the wave
I am seeking divine intervention to help me overcome my struggles

Baby come hold me
I need love and support from others to help me get through difficult times

Writer(s): Holly Eliza Martin, Stan Roto Walker, Jakiel Jarrod Fuimaono, Michael John Fatkin

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