Are You Ready?
RPA Lyrics


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Ooh oh yeah
Ooh oh yeah
Ooh oh yeah

Are you ready?
Ooh, are you ready for the day?
He's gonna come back down to earth
I hope you're gonna pray
That you're with us
Mm, as we beam him right up
He's got a little place for me
In his loving cup

Are you ready?
Ooh, ready to see
I'm out here in Babylon
Come out here with me

Are you ready?
Ah, are you ready?
Ah, are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Ah, are you ready?
Ah, are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?

Please, I'm ready
'Cause I've lived a life of sin
And I heard that us sinners
Have got a chance with Him
Suicidal, ooh yeah
Deep inside my soul
I've been praying there's somewhere else
For me to go

Come on people
Ooh, don't you hear my pain
I'm out here in Babylon
Waiting for the day
Are you ready?
Ah, I'm ready
Ah, I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
Ah, I'm ready
Ooh yes, I'm ready
Ooh I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
Yes I'm ready

Ah, I'll paint the town with blood
I've been losing so damn much
Since I'm feeling love with people
Ah yeah, the whole damn human race
I wanna put you in my arms
And give you a love embrace
I'm ready
Oh, I ain't no freedom train
Cos where we are heading
Yeah, there is no thing as pain
Yes I'm ready
Ooh I've had a season in hell
I'm getting pretty tired down here
Oh, please break the spell

Ah Jesus, sweet Jesus can't you hear?
Please don't leave us all alone
Living here with fear
I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
Yes I'm ready




Yes I'm ready
Yes I'm ready

Overall Meaning

The song "Are You Ready" by RPA & The United Nations of Sound is a powerful and emotional song about preparing for the return of Jesus Christ to Earth. The song starts off by asking the listener if they are ready for this day, and suggests that they pray to be prepared for when it comes. The lyrics then talk about the idea of being "beamed up" to Heaven with Jesus and being given a place in his loving cup.


The next verse talks about living a life of sin and the hope that Jesus will offer a chance for redemption to sinners. The singer also expresses a desire to escape from their current life and go to a better place. The chorus repeats the question of whether or not the listener is ready for Jesus' return, and the verses continue to explore themes of pain, suffering, and a longing for something better.


Overall, the lyrics of "Are You Ready" explore the idea of preparing oneself both spiritually and mentally for a significant event that is beyond our control. It encourages introspection and reflection, and suggests that there may be hope for redemption even for those who consider themselves to have lived a life of sin.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh oh yeah
An expression of joy and excitement


Are you ready? Ooh, are you ready for the day? He's gonna come back down to earth I hope you're gonna pray That you're with us Mm, as we beam him right up He's got a little place for me In his loving cup
Asking if the listener is prepared for the second coming of Jesus and hoping that they are praying to go up in the rapture. The singer believes that Jesus has a spot reserved for them in heaven.


Are you ready? Ooh, ready to see I'm out here in Babylon Come out here with me
Asking if the listener is ready to see what's really going on in the world, referencing Babylon as a place of sin and immorality. The singer wants the listener to join them in seeing the truth.


Please, I'm ready 'Cause I've lived a life of sin And I heard that us sinners Have got a chance with Him Suicidal, ooh yeah Deep inside my soul I've been praying there's somewhere else For me to go
Expressing readiness to accept salvation despite leading a sinful life, as they've heard that even sinners have a chance at redemption. The singer also expresses suicidal thoughts and a desire for a better place to go.


Come on people Ooh, don't you hear my pain I'm out here in Babylon Waiting for the day Are you ready? Ah, I'm ready Ah, I'm ready Yes I'm ready Yes I'm ready Ah, I'm ready Ooh yes, I'm ready Ooh I'm ready Yes I'm ready Yes I'm ready
Urging people to recognize their pain and embrace the truth. Reiterating their readiness for the rapture and expressing it in various ways.


Ah, I'll paint the town with blood I've been losing so damn much Since I'm feeling love with people Ah yeah, the whole damn human race I wanna put you in my arms And give you a love embrace I'm ready
Metaphorically expressing an intense desire to spread love and influence people's lives positively. The singer wants to embrace the entire human race with love.


Oh, I ain't no freedom train Cos where we are heading Yeah, there is no thing as pain Yes I'm ready Ooh I've had a season in hell I'm getting pretty tired down here Oh, please break the spell
Acknowledging that redemption doesn't mean total freedom from consequences, but believing that the end result will be worth it. The singer has gone through a tough time and is longing for a change in their life.


Ah Jesus, sweet Jesus can't you hear? Please don't leave us all alone Living here with fear I'm ready Yes I'm ready I'm ready Yes I'm ready Yes I'm ready I'm ready Yes I'm ready Yes I'm ready Yes I'm ready
Making an emotional plea to Jesus to not abandon them and the world full of fear. Expressing their readiness for the rapture multiple times.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: RICHARD PAUL ASHCROFT, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ERNEST DION WILSON

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@andersonmorales115

Ooh oh yeah
Ooh oh yeah
Ooh oh yeah

Are you ready?
Ooh, are you ready for the day?
He's gonna come back down to earth
I hope you're gonna pray
That you're with us
Mm, as we beam him right up
He's got a little place for me
In his loving cup

Are you ready?
Ooh, ready to see
I'm out here in Babylon
Come out here with me

Are you ready?
Ah, are you ready?
Ah, are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Ah, are you ready?
Ah, are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?

Please, I'm ready
'Cause I've lived a life of sin
And I heard that us sinners
Have got a chance with Him
Suicidal, ooh yeah
Deep inside my soul
I've been praying there's somewhere else
For me to go

Come on people
Ooh, don't you hear my pain
I'm out here in Babylon
Waiting for the day
Are you ready?
Ah, I'm ready
Ah, I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
Ah, I'm ready
Ooh yes, I'm ready
Ooh I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
Yes I'm ready

Ah, I'll paint the town with blood
I've been losing so damn much
Since I'm feeling love with people
Ah yeah, the whole damn human race
I wanna put you in my arms
And give you a love embrace
I'm ready
Oh, I ain't no freedom train
Cos where we are heading
Yeah, there is no thing as pain
Yes I'm ready
Ooh I've had a season in hell
I'm getting pretty tired down here
Oh, please break the spell

Ah Jesus, sweet Jesus can't you hear?
Please don't leave us all alone
Living here with fear
I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
Yes I'm ready
Yes I'm ready



All comments from YouTube:

@ravegamingchannel6963

I was looking for this song for a decade...

@TameTom

This song is such a hidden gem and I love it

@marthakibler4743

Wow! I've been listening to other Christian Contemporary artists for years, thrilled to see that Richard came out!

@Now7518

Me too never on you!!!❤

@Now7518

me too! I never knew!!!❤

@ashylover69

im Muslim and i love this song and i will always support and love richard ❤️

@akashsingh761

I am Richard Ashcroft and i am not muslin

@ashylover69

@@akashsingh761 ur not him , and I know he’s not Muslim

@ashylover69

And I respect him ❤️

@akashsingh761

@@ashylover69 Allah don't permit muslims to like non muslims

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