Ready
Kodaline Lyrics


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You tell me that you're ready but you just don't know
My eyes are getting heavy and it's starting to show
I'd never seen it coming, never seen a thing
Maybe I'll get through it if it's coming to me

'Cause I've been so unlucky I don't know what to say
I'm running out of money, I've been wasting away
I'd never seen it coming, never seen a thing
Maybe I'll get through it if it's coming to me

We fall (we fall down)
If you fall (we fall down)
If you fall down hard I'll be ready to crawl

And

I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
All

Look me in the eye when I am talking to you
It's easy to get nervous I've been feeling it too
Yeah it's kinda crazy
Yeah it's kinda dumb
Never let the pressure overpower the fun

Yeah I'm sure your parents might be saying it to you
Follow what you love and you will love what you do
Never let the pressure tell you that you're not
Capable of being everything that you want

We fall (we fall down)
If you fall (we fall down)
If you fall down hard I'll be ready to crawl

And

I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
All

I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
All

I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
All

I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
All

Look me in the eye when I am talking to you
It's easy to get nervous I've been feeling it too
Yeah it's kinda crazy
Yeah it's kinda dumb
Never let the pressure overpower the fun

I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready




I'm ready for it
All

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kodaline's song "Ready" suggest a feeling of uncertainty but mixed with a willingness to embrace whatever is coming next. The chorus, repeated multiple times throughout the song, asserts that the singer is "ready for it all." The verses detail a sense of unease and anxiety, as the singer describes feeling exhausted and uncertain. However, the lyrics suggest that he is determined to face whatever comes next, even if he doesn't know what it is.


The song's lyrics also address the pressures of expectations and the fear of failure. The bridge, with its directives to "never let the pressure overpower the fun" and to follow one's passions, encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and not to get too bogged down in the weight of others' expectations. This is further emphasized in the line "Never let the pressure tell you that you're not capable of being everything that you want."


Overall, "Ready" is a song about finding the courage to face the unknown, to stay true to oneself, and to embrace whatever the future holds.


Line by Line Meaning

You tell me that you're ready but you just don't know
You're uncertain about your readiness for what's ahead.


My eyes are getting heavy and it's starting to show
I'm tired and it's becoming noticeable.


I'd never seen it coming, never seen a thing
I had no idea this was going to happen.


Maybe I'll get through it if it's coming to me
I might be able to manage if it's meant to be.


'Cause I've been so unlucky I don't know what to say
I've had bad luck and I'm not sure how to react.


I'm running out of money, I've been wasting away
I'm broke and my life feels like a waste.


We fall (we fall down)
We stumble and make mistakes.


If you fall (we fall down)
If you make a mistake, we're in it together.


If you fall down hard I'll be ready to crawl
If you're struggling, I'll do what it takes to support you.


I'm ready
I'm prepared for whatever comes next.


I'm ready for it
I'm ready to face whatever challenges arise.


All
I'm ready for everything, no matter how difficult.


Look me in the eye when I am talking to you
Pay attention and focus on our conversation.


It's easy to get nervous I've been feeling it too
Anxiety can be overwhelming and I empathize.


Yeah it's kinda crazy
It's a little bit insane.


Yeah it's kinda dumb
It doesn't always make sense.


Never let the pressure overpower the fun
Don't let the stress ruin the enjoyment.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mark Prendergast, Stephen Garrigan, Vincent May

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Aaron Csóka

I cried throughtout the whole video tbh. I'm not paralyzed, I'm not a crybaby, but I'm a feeling, empathic person.

Tho I don't wanna come off as if I could understand the struggle, because I know I cant.

(I hate it when people claim that, but then don't have the same or a similar disability now or in the past, or someone in their family that is on the same journey - I am that person minus the outrageous claim, I don't have a story to tell, I just came in because this video +song touched me deeply; and your comment did as well. Keep fighting the good fight.)

The video to me, simply put, is a beautiful framing of the human condition, of the burning will to achieve something you dream of, one way or the other, or die trying. That's what made me cry, in essence. The sheer amount of the beauty of perseverance. So beautiful that it hurts.

I love you all. Never give up.



Gabriel Rivadeneira

Lyrics.
You tell me that you're ready but you just don’t know
My eyes are getting heavy and it’s starting to show
I’d never seen it coming, never seen a thing
Maybe I’ll get through it if it’s coming to me
‘Cause I’ve been so unlucky I don't know what to say
I’m running out of money, I’ve been wasting away
I’d never seen it coming, never seen a thing
Maybe I’ll get through it if it’s coming to me
We fall (we fall down)
If you fall (we fall down)
If you fall down hard I’ll be ready to crawl
And
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
All
Look me in the eye when I am talking to you
It’s easy to get nervous I’ve been feeling it too
Yeah it’s kinda crazy
Yeah it’s kinda dumb
Never let the pressure overpower the fun
Yeah I’m sure your parents might be saying it to you
Follow what you love and you will love what you do
Never let the pressure tell you that you’re not
Capable of being everything that you want
We fall (we fall down)
If you fall (we fall down)
If you fall down hard I’ll be ready to crawl
And
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
All
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
All
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
All
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
All
Look me in the eye when I am talking to you
It’s easy to get nervous I’ve been feeling it too
Yeah it’s kinda crazy
Yeah it’s kinda dumb
Never let the pressure overpower the fun
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
All



All comments from YouTube:

Phillip Moseley

I always feel like I'm watching a movie when I see your music videos. They make me feel emotionally connected to the characters so quickly. To feel a connection within 4 minutes with no dialogue is a hard thing to accomplish, but the team behind each music video does a great job. Also helps when there's good music in the background.

Jrdan Mrrisey

Ikr

Yusra Kagdi

***** stole my words

Chantal Hanna

***** That was what i have all been thinking about

Cancerianachild

***** i feel the same way! :)

Chris J. Carrión

***** Completamente de acuerdo, Kodaline is amazing (:

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Jerson Salazar Chuquihuamani

I have a spinal injury, my legs are paralyzed. You can't imagine how significative is this song for me, it touch my heart and help me for keep going and fight in this hard life that i am living. Thanks for this song, thanks for this anthem of superation, thanks.

Sammi Saliken

I became paralyzed in October of 2017 and I remember finding this video a long time ago, prior to the injury. But I found it again today, 10ish months down the road, and it made me smile so much. Even though the man in the video isn't actually paralyzed, it's so nice to find people like us being represented. I hope everything is going well for you!! :)

BoiyGotDrip BoiyGotDrip

Jerson Salazar Chuquihuamani Sir, I hope the best for you ❤️ much love

BoiyGotDrip BoiyGotDrip

Sammi Saliken I hope the best for you as well, god loves you ❤️ much love

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