Gramm sang lead vocals on all of Foreigner's arena rock classics such as "Feels Like The First Time", "Cold As Ice", "Hot Blooded", "Urgent", "Double Vision", "Juke Box Hero", "Head Games", "Dirty White Boy" and "Say You Will", as well as the popular power ballad tunes "Waiting For A Girl Like You" and "I Want to Know What Love Is".
In 1987, during Foreigner's hiatus, Gramm released the album Ready Or Not which brought him positive critical reviews and a top five hit single with "Midnight Blue". This was followed by a second solo effort Long Hard Look, which brought a Top Ten hit "Just Between You and Me", and "True Blue Love", which reached the Top 40. Gramm also performed the title song from the 1987 movie soundtrack The Lost Boys, titled "Lost in the Shadows (The Lost Boys)".
Shadow King was formed in 1990, by Lou Gramm, Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell, Foreigner bass player Bruce Turgon, and drummer Kevin Valentine. Shadow King only had one official studio release, their 1991 eponymous debut album, Shadow King. Although Gramm, Turgon, Campbell and Valentine contributed the song "One Dream" to the Highlander II: The Quickening soundtrack in 1991, the track was officially credited to The Lou Gramm Band.
He also appeared on the Don Mancuso solo cd "D Drive" doing lead vocals in 4 songs and co writing on 2 in 2004. He has now released The Lou Gramm Band's The Lou Gramm Band cd in 2009 with his brothers Ben & Richard. Also writing and appearing on the Christian Rock release are former Black Sheep guitarist Don Mancuso and Andy Knoll on keyboards.
Ready or Not
Lou Gramm Lyrics
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Here I come ready to go
Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go
Something that you said
Goes 'round my head
You know I'm gonna ride tonight
But all I want to see
Is you tonight
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Just a question of time
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Now that I've made up my mind
Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go
Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go
Girl you got the look
As if you wrote the book
But I don't understand
How one girl can be so sure
You've got me in the palm of your hand
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Just a question of time
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Now that I've made up my mind
Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go
Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go
The first stanza of "Ready or Not" by Lou Gramm talks about the singer's readiness to go, and he repeats the line "Here I come ready or not, here I come ready to go" to emphasize his eagerness. The second stanza reveals that something the girl said keeps going around in his head, and he wants to see her tonight. He's determined to go no matter what, and nothing can stop him now that he's made up his mind.
In the chorus, he notes the girl's look as being the reason for his infatuation, not fully understanding how she can have so much power over him. He is now in her hands, and nothing can stop him now that he has made up his mind.
Overall, the song is about infatuation and the resolve to pursue a romantic interest no matter what. The singer has made up his mind and nothing can stop him, with the repeated lines of the chorus emphasizing this determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I come ready or not
I am approaching and ready for whatever is ahead, whether expected or not.
Here I come ready to go
I am fully prepared to take on any challenge or adventure that awaits me.
Something that you said
Goes 'round my head
You know I'm gonna ride tonight
Your words are lingering in my thoughts and inspiring me to take action and pursue my desires.
You look at me
But all I want to see
Is you tonight
Though I appreciate your attention, my focus is solely on spending time with you, and nothing else matters at the moment.
Nothing can stop me now
Just a question of time
Nothing can stop me now
Now that I've made up my mind
No obstacle can prevent me from achieving what I want; it is only a matter of time until I reach my goal now that my mind is made up.
Girl you got the look
As if you wrote the book
But I don't understand
How one girl can be so sure
You've got me in the palm of your hand
You exude confidence and inspire me, but I am amazed at how someone can be so self-assured; nonetheless, I am willing to follow your lead.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRUCE TURGON, LOU GRAMM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TeoKeh
Check this out!!
Wall Of Silence - Shock To The System 1992 [Full Album]: https://youtu.be/6-1OYvcc--M?t=1431
Predrag Sneler
Thank you!!!!!
TeoKeh
@Predrag Sneler You're welcome!
Romey Waldrop
Not only did Lou have one of best voices ever, few people sing with such passion. You the man Lou! 👍
Tex
This guy has always had an incredible voice.
alan burge
Lou Gramm is a great rock singer, am I right ? Powerful voice with his band and solo.
Doobie1975
Love this song, always felt it should've been as big as "Midnight Blue" and "Just Between You And Me", this song is on par with the best songs Lou Gramm did with Foreigner.
Kathy Strout
Totally agree with you
Benjamin
This was one of those types of songs that always gets you fired up.
kathy rhode
My goodness his voice is spectacular