Are You Ready?
Jan and Joe Nethery Lyrics


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You are my treasure and my darling I possess
The world's greatest treasure the treasure of happiness
Your smiles are my pearls and the touch of your lips are so warm and rare
Your eyes are my diamonds and my gold is the gold in your hair
Earth has its treasures of fabulous wealth untold
And who can measure the treasure the oceans hold
But wherever it be underneath the sea or the sky above
There is no treasure like the treasure of your love

(You are my treasure)
There was a time when I thought I could find happiness in silver and gold
(The world's greatest treasure)
And I longed for fame and wordly acclaim
And I hunger for these things filled my very soul
But then you came along and now I know I was wrong
For in your eyes I can see the greatest treasure in all the world




The treasure of your love for me
Earth has its treasures...

Overall Meaning

The song "Are You Ready?" by Jan and Joe Nethery is a beautiful love ballad that highlights the value of true love and connection. The first verse sets the tone for the song by describing the singer's significant other as their treasure and possession. They go on to explain that the greatest treasure in the world is the treasure of happiness, which is embodied in the touch, smiles, eyes, and hair of their beloved. The second verse juxtaposes this kind of love and happiness against the insatiable hunger for wealth and fame that many people experience. The singer confesses that they too were once consumed by the desire for material possessions but now realize that true treasure lies in the love and affection of a partner. The song concludes by reiterating that while the earth may hold many wondrous treasures, none compare to the treasure of love.


Overall, the lyrics of "Are You Ready?" are a testament to the power of love and the importance of valuing the people in our lives over material possessions. Through the use of vivid imagery and poetic language, the song encourages listeners to treasure their loved ones and recognize the value of true connection.


Line by Line Meaning

You are my treasure and my darling I possess
At one point in time, I valued material possessions like money and fame, but now I realize that you are the most valuable thing in my life. You are my treasure.


The world's greatest treasure the treasure of happiness
The most valuable thing in the world is true happiness, and I have found that through loving you.


Your smiles are my pearls and the touch of your lips are so warm and rare
I cherish every smile you give me and the feeling of your warm and tender kiss. These moments are truly precious to me.


Your eyes are my diamonds and my gold is the gold in your hair
The sparkle in your eyes is like diamonds to me, and the shine of your beautiful hair is like gold. You are my jewel.


Earth has its treasures of fabulous wealth untold
This world has many different treasures like gold and jewels that people often seek after.


And who can measure the treasure the oceans hold
The ocean holds many treasures, but it's impossible to put a value on them all.


But wherever it be underneath the sea or the sky above
It doesn't matter where treasure can be found, whether it's deep in the ocean or high in the sky.


There is no treasure like the treasure of your love
Despite all the worldly treasures that exist, there's nothing more valuable to me than your love.




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