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.
Oh Sheila
Ready For The World Lyrics
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Is always good for the gander
Oh, Sheila
Oh, baby love me right
Let me love you till I get it right
Can't you let the others be
'Cause with you is where I got to be, yeah
Oh, sugar where you been
Hangin' out with your male friends
Listen, somebody's going to hurt you
The way you love, to keep hurting me
And we sing
Oh, oh, Sheila let me love you till the morning comes
Oh, oh, Sheila you know I want to be the only one
Oh baby, understand that I want to be the only man
But it seems as though it's getting too hard
And I think I'll start to have my own friend
Oh baby, it's plain to see
That you're qualified to fulfill your needs
You think you pulled one over on me
Well honey, baby, just you wait and see
And we sing
Oh, oh, Sheila let me love you till the morning comes (just tryin' to say)
Oh, oh, Sheila you know I want to be the only one (for her)
Oh, baby, it's one two three
I love you baby honestly,
I want to di a di da li, a di a di da li
Oh, oh, Sheila
Oh, Sheila
Oh, oh, Sheila
Oh, Sheila
Oh, baby, love me right
Let me love you till we get it right
Can't you let the others be
'Cause with you is where I got to be, yeah
Oh, baby understand
That I want to be the only man
You think you pulled one over on me
(Well, honey, baby, just you wait and see)
(And we sing)
Oh
Oh, oh Sheila
Let me love you till the morning comes (just wanna say)
Oh, oh, Sheila
You know I want to be the only one
Oh, oh Sheila
Let me love you till the morning comes
Oh, oh, Sheila
You know I want to be the only one
(Here we go, oh)
The song "Oh Sheila" by Ready For The World is a love song about a man who is deeply in love with a woman named Sheila. The lyrics talk about how he wants to be with her and love her until they get it right. The song also talks about how he wants to be the only man in her life and that she doesn't need to be with anyone else because he loves her so much. However, the man is suspicious of Sheila because she spends a lot of time with her male friends and he thinks she may be cheating on him. Despite his suspicions, he still loves her and wants to be with her.
The lyrics are very straightforward and speak to the deep emotions that come with being in love. The song has a catchy beat and rhythm that makes it easy to dance to. The chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song, making it easy to memorize and sing along with. The lyrics also have a sense of urgency and desperation to them, which adds to the emotional impact of the song.
Overall, "Oh Sheila" is a classic love song that is still popular today. Its catchy beat, simple lyrics, and emotional impact have made it a hit with audiences around the world. Its timeless quality has ensured its place in popular culture, and it will likely continue to be loved by generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Like I always say, what's good for the geese
Is always good for the gander
Oh, Sheila
I believe that what works for one person in a relationship should work for the other person as well. Oh Sheila, this applies to us too.
Oh, baby love me right
Let me love you till I get it right
Can't you let the others be
'Cause with you is where I got to be, yeah
My darling, please treat me right and I'll do the same for you. I'll keep trying until I get it right, but you need to have faith in me. Don't pay attention to what others say, because being with you is where I want to be.
Oh, sugar where you been
Hangin' out with your male friends
Listen, somebody's going to hurt you
The way you love, to keep hurting me
And we sing
Hey honey, who have you been spending time with? Your male friends? Please listen to me, someone is going to hurt you. I can't continue to love you the way you've been treating me. Let's sing together.
Oh, oh, Sheila let me love you till the morning comes
Oh, oh, Sheila you know I want to be the only one
Oh Sheila, let me love you until the sun comes up. You know I only have eyes for you.
Oh baby, understand that I want to be the only man
But it seems as though it's getting too hard
And I think I'll start to have my own friend
Sweetheart, you know I want to be the only guy in your life, but it feels like it's becoming difficult to do that. Maybe I should have my own friend.
Oh baby, it's plain to see
That you're qualified to fulfill your needs
You think you pulled one over on me
Well honey, baby, just you wait and see
And we sing
Oh honey, I can see that you're perfectly capable of taking care of yourself. Did you think you fooled me? Well, just wait and see. Let's sing.
Oh, baby, it's one two three
I love you baby honestly,
I want to di a di da li, a di a di da li
Oh darling, it's as easy as one two three. I love you genuinely and I want to be with you forever. Di a di da li, a di a di da li.
Oh, oh Sheila
Oh, Sheila
Oh, oh Sheila
Oh, Sheila
Oh Sheila, Oh Sheila, Oh Sheila, Oh Sheila.
Oh, baby, love me right
Let me love you till we get it right
Can't you let the others be
'Cause with you is where I got to be, yeah
Sweetheart, please treat me right and we'll get through this together. I want to love you until we both get it right. Don't worry about anyone else, because being with you is the only place I want to be.
Oh, baby understand
That I want to be the only man
You think you pulled one over on me
(Well, honey, baby, just you wait and see)
(And we sing)
Oh
Sweetheart, I want to be the only guy in your life. Did you think you tricked me? Well, just wait and see. Let's sing together. Oh.
Oh, oh Sheila
Let me love you till the morning comes (just wanna say)
Oh, oh, Sheila
You know I want to be the only one
Oh Sheila, let me love you until tomorrow morning. I just want to tell you that you're the only one I want to be with.
Oh, oh Sheila
Let me love you till the morning comes
Oh, oh, Sheila
You know I want to be the only one
(Here we go, oh)
Oh Sheila, let me love you all night long. You know I want to be the only guy in your life. Here we go, Oh.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, SOAR MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GERALD VALENTINE, GORDON STROZIER, MELVIN RILEY JR.
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@shanekay8278
The influence and style Prince had during this time was off the charts, it made music better.
@siriusjones956
They were from Ohio! Who knew. That accent had us all guessing.
@rickysmith3214
@@siriusjones956 They were actually from Flint, Michigan.
@siriusjones956
@@rickysmith3214 Yes. But American
@SuperCheekz16
I wasn't born in these times but I think the singer of the group had potential I wonder if he still makes music
@seanmonetathchi1060
I also see the influence of Morris Day and The Time.
@carltonbanks5470
These guys need to be given their props as one of the best bands of the 80s. Not just a one hit wonder. They had many.
@YG1989Natty
Damn,
"One hit wonder" - did they not catch on nah??
Never heard this one before, my jam is 'love you down'.
@msep5203
I've never heard anyone call Ready for the World a one hit wonder act. Amazing group, pure talent.
@sharonbell
RIGHT