Ready Teddy
Little Richard Lyrics


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Ready, set, go, man, go
I got a girl that I love so

I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready-ready-ready to rock 'n' roll
Going to the corner, pick up my sweetie pie
She's my rock 'n' roll baby, she's the apple of my eye

I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready-ready-ready to rock 'n' roll

All the flat-top cats and the dungaree dolls
Are headed for the gym to the sock-hop ball
The joint is really jumpin', the cats are going wild
The music really sends me, I dig that crazy style

I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready, woo
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready-ready-ready to rock 'n' roll (oww)

Going to the corner, pick up my sweetie pie
She's my rock 'n' roll baby, she's the apple of my eye

I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready-ready-ready to rock 'n' roll

All the flat top cats and the dungaree dolls
Are headed for the gym to the sock-hop ball
The joint is really jumpin', the cats are going wild
The music really sends me, I dig that crazy style

I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready-ready-ready to rock 'n' roll

Gonna kick off my shoes, roll up my faded jeans
Grab my rock 'n' roll baby, pour on the steam
I shuffle to the left, I shuffle to the right
Gonna rock 'n' roll to the early, early night

I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready




Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready
Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready-ready-ready to rock 'n' roll

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Little Richard's "Ready Teddy" are all about a love for rock and roll music, and the excitement and energy that comes with it. The opening line is "Ready, set, go, man, go," setting the pace for the rest of the song. Little Richard sings about a girl he loves and wants to show off to, and he's ready to dance the night away. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready," emphasizing the anticipation and readiness to rock out.


Little Richard also references the popular dances of the time, such as the sock-hop, and notes that everyone is dressed up in their best clothes and ready to dance. He describes the music as "crazy" and says it "sends" him, showing the emotional impact of rock and roll on its fans. In the final verse, Little Richard describes kicking off his shoes and shuffling to the music with his love, showing the physical and emotional release that comes with dancing.


Overall, "Ready Teddy" is a song that celebrates the joy and excitement of rock and roll, and the way it brings people together to dance, connect and have a good time.


Line by Line Meaning

Ready, set, go, man, go
Let’s get going and hit the ground running!


I got a girl that I love so
I’ve got a girlfriend whom I love deeply.


Ready, ready teddy, I'm ready
I am ready and excited to rock and roll!


Going to the corner, pick up my sweetie pie
I’m on my way to pick up my beloved.


She's my rock 'n' roll baby, she's the apple of my eye
My girlfriend is my rock and roll queen and the most precious person to me.


All the flat-top cats and the dungaree dolls
All the cool cats and hip chicks are heading to the sock-hop ball.


The joint is really jumpin', the cats are going wild
The party is really lively and everyone is enjoying the music and having fun.


The music really sends me, I dig that crazy style
The music is fantastic and I really enjoy that wild style of rock and roll.


Gonna kick off my shoes, roll up my faded jeans
I’m going to take off my shoes and roll up my jeans to get even more comfortable and start dancing.


Grab my rock 'n' roll baby, pour on the steam
I’m going to start dancing with my girlfriend and have a great time.


I shuffle to the left, I shuffle to the right
I’m moving my feet back and forth in a shuffle motion as I dance to the music.


Gonna rock 'n' roll to the early, early night
I am going to keep rocking and rolling until the early hours of the morning.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Broma 16
Written by: Robert Douglas Blackwell, John S. Marascalco

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