The band began its work in 1988, as the musical group of the protestant church Cristo Salva. Juninho Afram is the only founding member who still plays in the band. In 1990, Oficina G3 released its first EP.
In 1993, they released their first full-length album, called Nada é tão novo, nada é tão velho (Nothing is so new, Nothing is so old). Two new musicians (Duca and Jean) entered to the band, in addition to the departure of founding member and bass player Wagner Garcia. In 1996, they released Indiferença (Indifference), which was followed in 1998 by an Acoustic album.
Probably the band's best moment was in 2000s, when they met the vocalist PG (currently on solo career) and released O Tempo (The Time) in 2000 and Humanos (Humans) in 2003. Walter Lopes, founding member and drummer, left the band in 2002, in order to begin a pastoral ministry, while PG would leave the band one year later, to pursue his own career. Juninho assumed the vocals. In 2005, Além do que os Olhos Podem Ver (Beyond the eyes can see) was released, the first album featuring Juninho Afram on lead vocals.
In 2008, the band announced the ninth album Depois da Guerra (After the War) featuring Mauro Henrique as the new band's vocalist. In 2011, Alexandre Aposan (hired drummer since 2006) was declared as the oficial drummer.
In April 30, 2013 was released the tenth album named Histórias e Bicicletas (Stories and Bicycles).
More info at their website www.oficinag3.com.br
People Get Ready
Oficina G3 Lyrics
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People get ready
There's a train a-coming
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
People get ready
For the train to Jordan
Picking up passengers
From coast to coast
Faith is the key
Open the doors and board them
There's room for all
Among the loved the most
There ain't no room
For the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind just
To save his own
Have pity on those
Whose chances are thinner
Cause there's no hiding place
From the kingdoms throne
So people get ready
For the train a-coming
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board!
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
don't need no ticket
You just thank,
You just thank the Lord
Oficina G3's "People Get Ready" is a song that primarily speaks about the second coming of Christ and how faith is the key that will take believers aboard the train heading to the kingdom of Heaven. The lyrics encourage people to prepare themselves spiritually for this eventuality and to not be weighed down by the baggage of life, both physical and emotional. The singer urges people to get onboard with faith, as there is no need for a ticket, only a heart full of hope.
The first verse emphasizes the imminent arrival of the train and assures people that they don't need to carry any baggage with them, as Jesus has already paid the price for their sins. The second verse explains that the train will collect passengers from all over the world, signifying that the Gospel is intended for everyone. The singer expresses that people should not worry about missing the train or delay in taking action, as there is room for everyone, and God waits for all with open arms.
The final verse highlights that the Kingdom of Heaven is only for those who have shown kindness towards mankind and not for those who have hurt others for their own gain. The singer pleads with the listeners to show compassion to those whose chances of getting on the train may be minimal by sharing the Gospel with them.
Line by Line Meaning
People get ready
Get ready, people
There's a train a-coming
A train is coming
You don't need no baggage
You don't need anything with you
You just get on board
Just get on the train
All you need is faith
All you need is belief
To hear the diesels humming
To hear the sound of the engines
don't need no ticket
You don't need a ticket
You just thank the Lord
Just thank God
For the train to Jordan
The train is going to Jordan
Picking up passengers
Collecting people
From coast to coast
From one side of the country to the other
Faith is the key
Belief is important
Open the doors and board them
Open the doors and let them on
There's room for all
There is space for everyone
Among the loved the most
Especially for those who are loved
There ain't no room
There is no space
For the hopeless sinner
For those who have lost all hope
Who would hurt all mankind just
Those who would hurt others just for themselves
To save his own
To protect themselves
Have pity on those
Feel sorry for those
Whose chances are thinner
Who have less of a chance
Cause there's no hiding place
Because there is nowhere to hide
From the kingdoms throne
From God's rule
So people get ready
Get ready, people
You just thank,
Just give thanks,
You just thank the Lord
Just thank God
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis Mayfield
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thais Costa
People get ready
There's a train a-coming
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
Don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
People get ready
For the train to Jordan
Picking up passengers
From coast to coast
Faith is the key
Open the doors and board them
There's room for all
Among the loved the most
There ain't no room
For the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind just
To save his own
Have pity on those
Whose chances are thinner
Cause there's no hiding place
From the Kingdom's Throne
So people get ready
For the train a-comin'
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
Don't need no ticket
You just thank, you just thank the Lord
Yeah
Oh
Yeah
Oh
I'm getting ready
I'm getting ready
This time I'm ready
This time I'm ready
San Veiga
Em 1980 e pouco eu era uma garotinha e ouvi essa música na radio a noite programa love songs quem cantava era rod stewart e jeff beck eu não entendia nada d inglês mas deitada na minha cama no escuro eu chorava sentia algo muito diferente não era por namorado era diferente hoje seguindo a Jesus com 40 e poucos anos sei q já era o Espirito Santo me cuidando me PREPARANDO .😍❤
canal Edinaldo musica e reflexao
Bela história Deus abençoe 🙏🙏
PREGUE A VERDADE
Glory to God 🥺
Adriana Paulo
Eu também ouvia no Love Sonha, na rádio cidade Amava.
Adriana Paulo
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FASTANDEEP
Que lindo depoimento...
Vlog do P.A
Mano, todos os riffs e solos dessa música são lindos!
•Daniel Ramos•
Essa música não é do Oficina!
Gilberto Cruz
Jeff Beck
Thais Costa
People get ready
There's a train a-coming
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
Don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
People get ready
For the train to Jordan
Picking up passengers
From coast to coast
Faith is the key
Open the doors and board them
There's room for all
Among the loved the most
There ain't no room
For the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind just
To save his own
Have pity on those
Whose chances are thinner
Cause there's no hiding place
From the Kingdom's Throne
So people get ready
For the train a-comin'
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
Don't need no ticket
You just thank, you just thank the Lord
Yeah
Oh
Yeah
Oh
I'm getting ready
I'm getting ready
This time I'm ready
This time I'm ready