Following a stint as a GAP Band backing vocalist, Penny Ford released an album entitled Pennye in 1984, and two singles from the album made the UK Singles Chart; "Change Your Wicked Ways", which reached No. 76, and "Dangerous", which reached No. 43.[1]
Career success: 1990–1999[edit]
Ford became friends with fellow vocalist Chaka Khan, while singing background vocals on "Our Day Will Come", a duet with Edwin Starr. She was also a lead singer with the German electronic dance band Snap!, on their 1990 number one hit, "The Power". Ford also sang the lead vocal on the Snap! songs "Oops Up" and "Mary Had a Little Boy".
2nd Album Release[edit]
In 1993, Penny released her second album, Penny Ford, and again achieved an additional UK Top 50 hit with her cover of the 1972 Aretha Franklin song, "Daydreaming", which reached No. 43.[2]eceased). She is also the younger half-sister of singer Sharon Redd.
Ready For Love
Penny Ford Lyrics
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For the first time I feel alone in life.
As I watched the moon kissed the star-lit skies.
I feel the need for your lips to press close to mine.
For so long, I've been afraid to love.
But right now I feel a need for love.
And you have the love, love I need. (Right now)
Ooo, and I'm ready for love. (Ready for love)
I'm truly ready for love. (Ready for love)
Your wonderful sweet, sweet love. (Sweet, sweet love)
Ooo, and I'm ready for love.
I tried to shield my heart from love tender touch.
'Cause to lose a love, aw, would hurt so much.
But as I softly walked in my solitude.
I search my heart and I found there's a need for you.
And for the first time I feel alone.
'Cause I need a love, aw, to call my own.
And only you, have the love, the love I need.
Aw, to comfort me.
Ooo, and I'm ready for love. (Ready for love)
I'm truly ready for love. (Ready for love)
Your wonderful sweet, sweet love. (Sweet, sweet love)
Aw, and I'm ready for love.
I ready (right now.)
And for the first time I feel alive.
Have the tender love, deep down inside.
And just as soon as I see a smiling face,
I rush into your warm embrace.
Right now, I'm ready for love.
I'm truly ready for love.
Your wonderful sweet, sweet love.
Right now, I'm ready for love.
Comfort me, baby.
Aw, I'm ready for love.
Wonderful sweet, sweet love.
Aw, I'm ready for love.
The song "Ready for Love" by Penny Ford is a ballad about a person who has been hesitant to love and has avoided the feeling for a long time. The lyrics express the feeling of loneliness and the need for someone to fill that void. The imagery of a moonful night and a star-lit sky adds to this melancholic atmosphere. The singer realizes that they need love to comfort them and that they are now ready for it.
The lyrics convey the idea that love can give us strength and make us feel alive. The singer is no longer afraid of love and how it may make them vulnerable. Instead, they are willing to take a chance and embrace it. They have found someone who has the "wonderful sweet, sweet love" that they have been searching for.
Overall, "Ready for Love" is a heartfelt song that expresses the beauty and power of love. It encourages us to take a leap of faith and to not be afraid to love deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
As I stand alone on this moonful night.
I am feeling lonely on this moonlit night.
As I watched the moon kissed the star-lit skies.
I long for your kisses as I watch the beautiful sky.
For so long, I've been afraid to love.
I have been scared of love for a long time.
And you have the love, love I need. (Right now)
I need your love to comfort me at this moment.
Ooo, and I'm ready for love. (Ready for love)
I am finally ready to open myself up for love.
I tried to shield my heart from love tender touch.
I tried to guard my heart to avoid getting hurt from love.
But as I softly walked in my solitude.
As I walked alone, I realized I need you in my life.
And only you, have the love, the love I need.
I know that you are the only one who can provide the love I need.
And for the first time I feel alive.
I finally feel alive with the tender love you have given me.
Right now, I'm ready for love.
I am truly and completely ready for love now.
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