I'll Be Ready
Marley Girls; P.O.D. Lyrics
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I see them comin' down Hollywood Boulevard
And they won't stop until dem find me
No time to hide, I just keep riding on
I'm ridin' on
When Babylon come for I
Jah know I'll be ready
Jah know I'll be ready
When Babylon come for
For I, for I, for I
I'm in the fire out here strugglin'
Rollin' down the Sunset strip
Lord it's getting hard but I'm trying
So please forgive me but I'm hustlin' on, oh God
I'm hustlin' on, I'm hustlin' on
When Babylon come for I
Jah know I'll be ready
When the wicked man come for I
Jah know I'll be ready
When Babylon come for
For I, for I, for I
Jah, won't let the wicked man capture I
Please make I ready
When Babylon come for I
Jah know I'll be ready
When the wicked man come for I
Jah know I'll be ready, oh God
The wicked man capture I
Jah know I'll be ready, Lord
When Babylon come for
For I, for I, for I
Don't let the wicked man capture I
Jah please make I ready, Lord
Oh gosh
The lyrics of Marley Girls' song "I'll Be Ready" seem to center on the idea of being prepared for whatever challenges life may throw at you. The singer is seemingly in a difficult situation, moving down Hollywood Boulevard while being chased by someone or something that won't stop until they find them. The singer is determined to keep moving forward, rolling down Sunset Strip, even when things get difficult, as they strive to survive and strive towards success. The refrain of the song is the singer's assurance that they will be ready - whether it be for "Babylon," which could refer to oppressive structures or people, or for the "wicked man." The repeated plea to "Jah," a Rastafarian term for God, reinforces the idea of faith and trust in a higher power to support them through their struggles.
The use of "I'll Be Ready" as the song's title and refrain suggests a sense of optimism and determination in the face of adversity. The lyrics also reveal a clear Rastafarian influence, with references to Jah and Babylon, as well as the mention of the "fire," which is a common metaphor for struggle in Rastafarian culture. The themes of perseverance, faith, and determination in the face of hardship resonate with many people, as they speak to the universal human experience of overcoming obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
I gotta keep on movin'
I need to keep moving and pushing myself forward.
I see them comin' down Hollywood Boulevard
I see my struggles and obstacles coming towards me.
And they won't stop until dem find me
My struggles won't go away until I overcome them.
No time to hide, I just keep riding on
I can't give up or hide from my struggles. I need to keep moving forward to overcome them.
I'm ridin' on
I am persevering through my struggles.
When Babylon come for I
When my struggles and obstacles come for me.
Jah know I'll be ready
I trust that I will be prepared to face my struggles with strength and courage.
When the wicked man come for I
When evil and negativity come for me.
I'm in the fire out here strugglin'
I am in the midst of intense struggle and difficulty.
Rollin' down the Sunset strip
Navigating through my struggles with a sense of urgency and determination.
Lord it's getting hard but I'm trying
I recognize that my struggles are becoming more difficult, but I am still doing my best to overcome them.
So please forgive me but I'm hustlin' on, oh God
I am working hard and striving towards my goals, asking for forgiveness as I focus on my path forward.
Jah, won't let the wicked man capture I
I trust that my faith and inner strength will help me not be overtaken by negativity and evil forces.
Please make I ready
I ask for divine help and guidance to prepare me for what is ahead.
The wicked man capture I
If negativity and evil overtake me.
Oh gosh
An expression of emotion and determination to keep moving forward.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Marcos Curiel, Mark Renk, Mark Traa Daniels, Noah C. Bernardo, Paul J. Sandoval
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