When the band later separated, lead singer Melvin Riley went on to record solo albums, one in 1994 and one in 2000. A Ready For The World reunion album followed in 2004 featuring mostly urban slow jams.
Ceramic Girl
Ready For The World Lyrics
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With a pretty face
I've seen you drawn in so many ways
can't help but tell you how much you changed
cosmetics and all
it's so hard to believe you were once my girl
oh yeah
ceramic girl you know you're so fine
ceramic girl..oh yeah
so nonchalant laid back and ready for the world
so much make-up but you were once my girl
you say you do it just for the fun
but i know you do it just for the boys...oh yeah
ceramic girl you know you're so tight
ceramic girl i wannna take you out tonight
ceramic girl...oh yeah
[Instrument session]...
I don't know what it is that makes you wander out.
cause the only thing that matters is what you got inside
so don't go and put on a show for other guys
break out the strdyx and let's go for a ride
hey yeah...oooh
I've seen you so many times before
and everytime I see you, you make me want you more
you stay at home and hate yourself all day
it doesn't really matter, cause I loved you anyway sing it!
ceramic girl you know you're so fine
you know, you know you're so fine baby
ceramic girl don't try and blow my mind
don't you dare
ceramic girl..oh yeah
So nonchalant laid back and ready for the world
you know, you know you're so fine baby
you know you're so fine
ceramic girl you know you're so fine
ceramic girl don't try and blow my mind, no
ceramic girl, ceramic girl
The song Ceramic Girl by Ready for the World is an ode to a former love interest who has undergone a stunning physical transformation. The singer marvels at the changes that have taken place, both in terms of the woman's appearance and her behavior. He notes that she wears much more makeup now than she used to and suggests that she does it to impress other men. Despite these changes, however, the singer still finds himself attracted to this "ceramic girl."
Throughout the song, the singer expresses a mix of admiration and frustration at the woman's transformation. While he clearly finds her physically attractive, he also seems to feel that she has lost something of the person she used to be. He encourages her to be true to herself and not to put on a show for others, arguing that what matters most is what she has inside.
Overall, Ceramic Girl is a complex and emotionally rich song that explores themes of physical transformation, identity, and authenticity. It is a testament to the power of music to capture the nuances of the human experience and to move listeners in profound ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello lover your the girl I used to know
Addressing the girl who has transformed due to makeup, but was once known to the singer intimately.
With a pretty face
The girl being referred to is physically attractive.
I've seen you drawn in so many ways
The singer has seen the girl's different looks due to makeup and cosmetics.
can't help but tell you how much you changed
The artist feels the need to point out how much the girl has changed due to makeup and cosmetics.
cosmetics and all
The girl's transformation is due to makeup and other cosmetic products.
it's so hard to believe you were once my girl
The singer finds it difficult to believe that the transformed girl was once in a relationship with him.
ceramic girl you know you're so fine
The girl is being called out for her artificial look, comparing her to a non-living ceramic object.
ceramic girl don't try and blow my mind
The artist does not want the girl's artificial look to have any psychological impact on him.
so nonchalant laid back and ready for the world
Despite her artificial look, the girl seems relaxed and confident.
so much make-up but you were once my girl
The artist is pointing out that even though the girl's look has changed due to makeup, she remains the subject of his affection.
you say you do it just for the fun
The girl claims that her use of makeup is for the sake of enjoyment and not to attract men.
but i know you do it just for the boys...oh yeah
The artist believes that the girl uses makeup to attract men despite her claim that it is not the case.
ceramic girl you know you're so tight
The girl is being addressed as artificial once again, this time referred to as 'tight'.
ceramic girl i wannna take you out tonight
Despite the girl's artificial look, the singer expresses his desire to take her out for the night.
I don't know what it is that makes you wander out.
The singer is unsure what drives the girl to change her looks using makeup and other cosmetic products.
cause the only thing that matters is what you got inside
The artist believes that the girl's inner qualities are more important than her outward appearance.
so don't go and put on a show for other guys
The artist urges the girl not to put on a show for other men and to be true to herself.
break out the strdyx and let's go for a ride
The singer invites the girl for a ride, hinting at a possible romantic evening.
I've seen you so many times before and everytime I see you, you make me want you more
The singer has seen the girl many times before but her beauty and charm continues to draw him in.
you stay at home and hate yourself all day
The girl may not be confident about her true self and spends time at home disliking her appearance.
it doesn't really matter, cause I loved you anyway sing it!
Despite her self-doubt, the artist's love for the girl remains unchanged.
ceramic girl you know you're so fine
The girl is once again referred to as artificial, but still physically attractive.
ceramic girl don't try and blow my mind
The singer warns the girl not to have a psychological impact on him with her artificial look.
ceramic girl...
The song ends with the repetition of the artificial nickname the artist has given her.
Contributed by Xavier T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.