I'm Ready
Jools Holland's Big Band Rhythm & Blues Lyrics
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I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until the broad daylight
Because I'm ready
And I'm able
I'm willin' and I'm able
So you better come and go with me
Talkin' on the phone is not my speed
Don't send me no letter `cause I can't read
Don't be long `cause I'll be gone
We gonna rock and roll all night long
`Cause I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until tomorrow night
Talkin' on the phone is not my speed
Don't send me no letter `cause I can't read
Don't be long `cause I'll be gone
We gonna rock and roll all night long
`Cause I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until tomorrow night
The lyrics to Jools Holland's Big Band Rhythm & Blues's song "I'm Ready" express a strong desire to engage in the energetic and liberating experience of rock and roll. The singer states that they are ready, willing, and able to rock and roll all night long. They call upon their partner to join them in this exhilarating journey, promising to rock and roll until the early hours of the morning.
The repeated lines of being ready, willing, and able emphasize the singer's determination and enthusiasm for the music. They exude confidence and excitement, inviting their partner to come along and embrace the electrifying atmosphere. The mention of rocking and rolling until the broad daylight and tomorrow night suggests a continuous celebration, without any notion of time or constraint.
The lyrics also convey a sense of urgency and impatience. The singer dismisses phone calls and letters, indicating that talking and reading are not their preferred modes of communication. They are focused on the present moment and the immediate gratification that rock and roll offers. The line "Don't be long 'cause I'll be gone" emphasizes that time is of the essence in experiencing the music's transformative power.
Overall, the lyrics of "I'm Ready" encapsulate the spirit of rock and roll as an immersive and thrilling experience. It conveys the singer's passion for the music and their desire to share it with their partner, creating an atmosphere of freedom, exhilaration, and the abandonment of mundane constraints.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I am fully prepared, eager, and capable of enjoying rock and roll music throughout the entire night
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until the broad daylight
Hey, beautiful, let's have a fantastic time dancing and enjoying music until the early morning hours
Because I'm ready
The reason I am prepared
And I'm able
And I have the capability
I'm willin' and I'm able
I am both willing and capable
So you better come and go with me
Therefore, it would be wise for you to join me
We gonna rock and roll till tomorrow 'bout three
We will continue dancing and enjoying rock and roll music until approximately three o'clock tomorrow
Talkin' on the phone is not my speed
Engaging in lengthy phone conversations is not my preferred way of communication
Don't send me no letter 'cause I can't read
Please refrain from sending me any written correspondence as I am unable to read
Don't be long 'cause I'll be gone
Don't take too much time because I will leave
We gonna rock and roll all night long
We will continue to dance and enjoy rock and roll music throughout the entire night
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until tomorrow night
Hey, beautiful, let's have a fantastic time dancing and enjoying music until tomorrow evening
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Written by: Willie Dixon
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