Ready to burn
Krokus (feat. Rob Halford) Lyrics
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I've got a date and she's so pretty
Jump in my car and no hitchin' for a ride
Gonna hit that high speed all the time
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
She's got chrome wire wheels, bucket seats made of leather
She's as tough as steel and light as a feather
If you feel the power as you touch the pedal
She's as hot as hell, she's real heavy metal
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
She's got plenty of power, she feels real good
Well, put together for the neighborhood
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Ah, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready?
Hit the road, Jack
These lyrics depict a person who is rushing to the city to meet up with a significant other. The singer is driving in his car, aggressively speeding to his destination. The car is described as having chrome wire wheels and bucket seats made of leather. It is also mentioned that the car has plenty of power, feels real good, and is good for the neighborhood. The car is likened to being tough as steel but as light as a feather. The verse that stands out the most is when it is suggested that the car is hot as hell and heavy metal. This line not only describes the car, but it also intertwines the theme of heavy metal music into the song.
The chorus of the song repeatedly asks the listener if they are ready to burn. This phrase is open to interpretation, but it can be considered as a call to action, a challenge to reach one's maximum potential, and a nod to the rebellious spirit of heavy metal. The phrase can also be interpreted literally, as it coincides with the singer's driving and the car's description of being hot as hell. The intense rhythm and Rob Halford's powerful vocals contribute to the overall energy and driving force of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
It's gettin' so late now, I'm headin' for the city
The singer is leaving for the city and realizes that it is quite late.
I've got a date and she's so pretty
The singer is excited because they have a date with someone they find attractive.
Jump in my car and no hitchin' for a ride
The singer is getting into their car without needing to ask for a ride from anyone.
Gonna hit that high speed all the time
The artist plans to constantly drive at a high speed.
Are you ready, ready to burn?
The singer is asking if the listener is ready to go fast and have an exciting time like they are.
She's got chrome wire wheels, bucket seats made of leather
The car being driven has fancy features, such as chrome wheels and leather seats.
She's as tough as steel and light as a feather
The car is strong and resilient but also feels lightweight and easy to handle.
If you feel the power as you touch the pedal
The singer is challenging the listener to feel the strength of the car as they push on the gas pedal.
She's as hot as hell, she's real heavy metal
The car is powerful and exciting, and represents the energy and intensity of heavy metal music.
She's got plenty of power, she feels real good
The car has a lot of horsepower and feels enjoyable to drive.
Well, put together for the neighborhood
The car is designed to look good and impress people in the area where the driver lives.
Hit the road, Jack
The singer is telling the listener to leave and start driving, using the name 'Jack' as a general term of address.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS VON ROHR, FERNANDO VON ARB, MARK KOHLER, MARK STORACE
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