Caravan of Love
Paul Heaton AND Jacqui Abbott Lyrics
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Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready for the time of your life
(It's alright) Its alright
Hand in hand we'll take a caravan
To the motherland
One by one we're gonna stand up with the pride
One that cant be denied
(Stand up, stand up)
From the highest mountain and valley low
We'll join together with hearts of gold
Now the children of the world can see
There's a better place for us to be
The place in which we were born,
So neglected and torn, torn apart
Every woman, every man,
Join the Caravan of Love
(Stand up, stand up, stand up)
Everybody take a stand
Join the Caravan of Love
(Stand up, stand up, stand up)
I'm your brother
I'm your brother, dont you know
She's my sister,
She's my sister, dont you know
We'll be living in a world of peace
And the day when everyone is free
We'll bring the young and the old,
Won't you let your love flow from your heart
Every woman, every man,
Join the Caravan of Love
(Stand up, stand up, stand up)
Everybody take a stand
Join the Caravan of Love
(Stand up, stand up, stand up)
I'm your brother
I'm your brother, dont you know
Shes my sister
She's my sister, dont you know
(Waiting for a Caravan of Love)
Are you ready, are you ready?
Are you ready, are you ready?
Better get ready, better get ready
Better get ready, better get ready
You'd better get ready
Repeat To fade...
In Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott's song Caravan of Love, the lyrics encourage listeners to be ready for a life-changing experience. The song speaks to the common human desire for unity and love regardless of race, gender, or religion. The song begins with a call for action, asking if you are ready for the time of your life and an invitation to fight for what is right. The lyrics then speak of a motherland which suggests a place of origin where peace can be found.
The Caravan of Love is symbolic of a movement towards peace, harmony, and acceptance. The song suggests that we can achieve this by standing up for ourselves and each other, leaving our differences behind and uniting with hearts of gold. It promotes brotherhood and sisterhood and encourages people across the world to join hands and work towards creating a better world for all.
Interestingly, the song was originally recorded by the Isley Brothers in 1985 but gained widespread popularity when Heaton and Abbott covered the song in 2014. In their version, the chorus is sung by a gospel choir, adding a sense of spirituality to the song. The song has been used for various purposes, including being featured in a TV commercial for a British supermarket.
Line by Line Meaning
ooh... Ooh... Ooh
Opening background sound
Are you ready?
Asking if the listeners are prepared
Are you ready?
Asking if the listeners are prepared
Are you ready?
Asking if the listeners are prepared
Are you ready?
Asking if the listeners are prepared
Are you ready for the time of your life
Asking if the listeners are prepared for a life-changing experience
Its time to stand up and fight
Encouraging the listeners to rise up and fight for change
(It's alright) Its alright
Reassuring the listeners that everything will be okay
Hand in hand we'll take a caravan
Together, we'll travel
To the motherland
A distant place where the people belong
One by one we're gonna stand up with the pride
Encouraging the listeners to rise up proudly, one at a time
One that cant be denied
A strong, undeniable sense of pride
(Stand up, stand up)
Encouraging the listeners to stand tall
From the highest mountain and valley low
Regardless of where we come from, together we stand
We'll join together with hearts of gold
A unity formed through pure intentions and kindness
Now the children of the world can see
Children can see a world of hope and change
There's a better place for us to be
There's a better place than where we currently exist
The place in which we were born,
The listener's place of origin
So neglected and torn, torn apart
A place that's been through a lot of hardship and neglect
Every woman, every man,
All people are included and invited
Join the Caravan of Love
Together we can achieve our goal
(Stand up, stand up, stand up)
Encouragement to stand up for change
Everybody take a stand
Everyone is called to participate in change
I'm your brother
Emphasizing the kinship between all people
I'm your brother, dont you know
A personal connection to the listeners
She's my sister,
Emphasizing the kinship between all people
She's my sister, dont you know
A personal connection to the listeners
We'll be living in a world of peace
A world free of conflict and strife is a possibility
And the day when everyone is free
A world where everyone experiences freedom
We'll bring the young and the old,
Old and young people will benefit from change
Won't you let your love flow from your heart
Encouragement to love freely and without reservation
(Waiting for a Caravan of Love)
Anticipating the arrival of unity
Better get ready, better get ready
Encouragement to prepare for change
Better get ready, better get ready
Encouragement to prepare for change
You'd better get ready
Urging listeners to take action to prepare for change
Contributed by Kylie V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andy Kerruish
There are no other words…..apart from, , absolutely superb….💕
Matthew Berning
Love this.
Vagabond Rambler
This is a classic accapella Christmas song but the grumpy dog walking offstage was still the best part...
Dave B
Great song fantastic!!! Makes me think of the poor civilians in Gaza that have done nothing wrong !! The caravan of love is really apt. Thankyou Dave
Elaine Murray
Ace!... Bob Mortimer and Paul Heaton in the same room... Now that's a sandwich I could get in between 😜
Ray Alden
thanks.just brilliant.Watched the series
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Music Man
Supoib 🙏🏻 🙂
michelle warren
I'm a girl .. and I want too fish ❤
Mart'o
still got it