People Get Ready
Jerry Lawson Lyrics
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There's a train a-coming
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
Don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
People get ready
For the train to Jordan
Picking up passengers
From coast to coast
Faith is the key
Open the doors and board them
There's room for all
Among the loved the most
There ain't no room
For the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind just
To save his own
Have pity on those
Whose chances are thinner
Cause there's no hiding place
From the Kingdom's Throne
So people get ready
For the train a-comin'
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
Don't need no ticket
You just thank, you just thank the Lord
Yeah
Oh
Yeah
Oh
I'm getting ready
I'm getting ready
This time I'm ready
This time I'm ready
Jerry Lawson's "People Get Ready" is a gospel-inspired song that calls for people to prepare themselves for a spiritual journey. The song begins with the line "People get ready," which is repeated throughout the song. The first verse describes a train that is coming, but no baggage or ticket is necessary to board the train. All that is needed is faith, and the sound of the diesel engine humming can be heard. The chorus repeats the opening line and then adds that the train is headed for Jordan and will pick up passengers all across the country. Faith is the key to getting on board.
In the second verse, the song talks about those who may not be ready for the journey, particularly the hopeless sinner who would hurt others to save themselves. The song urges listeners to have pity on those whose chances are thinner, as there is no hiding place from the Kingdom's Throne. The final chorus repeats the opening lines again, adding some expressive "oh"s for emphasis.
Overall, "People Get Ready" is a call to spiritual action. The train is symbolic of a journey towards salvation, and the song urges listeners to prepare themselves to embark on that journey. The song emphasizes the importance of faith over material possessions, and urges listeners to have empathy for those who may be struggling to prepare themselves for the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
People get ready
Prepare yourself, be ready
There's a train a-coming
A metaphorical train represents an event that is about to take place
You don't need no baggage
Leave your materialistic belongings behind
You just get on board
Join the event that is happening
All you need is faith
Believe in the event and yourself
To hear the diesels humming
To feel the energy and excitement of the event
Don't need no ticket
You don't need to have something that proves your worthiness or belonging
You just thank the Lord
Be grateful for the opportunity and blessings
For the train to Jordan
A metaphorical train journey to a destination of salvation
Picking up passengers
Welcoming everyone who wants to join the journey
From coast to coast
From all over the world
Faith is the key
Believing in something bigger than yourself unlocks opportunities
Open the doors and board them
Welcoming and accepting everyone with open arms
There's room for all
Everyone is included, no one is left out
Among the loved the most
The ones who are loved and accepted the most are the ones who come from disadvantaged backgrounds
There ain't no room
There is no place or acceptance for people who cause harm to others
For the hopeless sinner
For people who continue to make bad choices and harm others
Who would hurt all mankind just
People who are selfish and would hurt others for their own gain
To save his own
People who would prioritize themselves over others, even if it means causing harm to them
Have pity on those
Show compassion towards people who are less fortunate or have fewer opportunities
Whose chances are thinner
People who are at a disadvantage and have fewer opportunities compared to others
Cause there's no hiding place
You can't escape from facing the consequences of your actions
From the Kingdom's Throne
The ultimate judge, who sees everything and everyone
I'm getting ready
I am preparing myself
This time I'm ready
I am mentally and emotionally prepared to take on the event
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis Mayfield
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Renee Keever
What a soulful version of this song. Made my day to hear Jerry Lawson sing it again.
Kelly Taylor
Beautiful! Rest in paradise Mr Lawson.
rotesan
Fantastic performance!!!
Dale Nacinovich
Love it!❤
Chris Lawson
👏🏽
Gergg Bergr
Ohhh to hear this with Jeff Beck playing Guitar. Both are gone now. Just wasn't meant to be. Rest now, see you in a better place.