Former Flowered Up keyboard player Tim Dorney and Andy Todd founded Republica. Saffron was born in 3 June 1968 in Ibadan, Nigeria. She was an actress at one point, performing for two years in London's Starlight Express. She also appeared in the video for the Chesney Hawkes' hit "The One and Only" and in the video for N-Joi's single "Mindflux". Saffron was also lead vocalist on N-Joi's hit "Anthem" in 1990.
Republica released the first single "Out of this World" in 1994, followed by the single "Bloke" in January 1995.
Their debut album Republica was released in July 1996 and reached #4 in the charts. The single "Ready To Go" peaked at #13 in UK Singles Chart. "Ready To Go" also became the band' signature song. The fourth single "Drop Dead Gorgeous" ranked #7 in UK Singles Chart.
In 1997 Saffron performed vocals for The Prodigy's "Fuel My Fire" from their album The Fat of the Land.
The second album, Speed Ballads, was released in 1998 and reached #37 in UK Albums Chart. Its lead single, "From Rush Hour With Love", peaked at #20 in UK Singles Chart.
Their label, Deconstruction Records, folded shortly after the release of Speed Ballads. Deconstruction's back catalogue was swallowed up by BMG, who released a Best Of album in 2002. The band went on hiatus in 2001.
Following the breakup of Republica, Saffron worked with The Cure, appearing on the track "Just Say Yes". She also collaborated with Junkie XL for his 2003 album Radio JXL: A Broadcast From the Computer Hell Cabin.
In 2008 Republica reunited at Windsor at a Contra Mundum concert and performed three songs.
In 2010 they performed a string of gigs. They also issued a remixed version of "Ready To Go" entitled "Ready To Go 2010". The track has been produced by Andy Gray and Alan Moulder.
Ready To Go
Republica Lyrics
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Ready to go
You're weird, in tears, too near and too far away
He said, saw red, went home, stayed in bed all day
Your t-shirt, dish dirt
Always love the one you hurt
On the rooftop shouting out
Baby, I'm ready to go
I'm back and ready to go
From the rooftops shout it out
It's a crack, I'm back, yeah, I'm standing
On the rooftops having it
Baby, I'm ready to go
I'm back and ready to go
From the rooftops shout it out, shout it out
You sleep, too deep, one week is another world
(Big mouth), big mouth, (drop out), drop out
You get what you deserve
You're strange, insane, one thing you can never change
It's a crack, I'm back, yeah, I'm standing
On the rooftops shouting out
Baby, I'm ready to go
I'm back and ready to go
From the rooftops shout it out
It's a crack, I'm back, yeah, I'm standing
On the rooftops having it
Baby, I'm ready to go
I'm back and ready to go
From the rooftops shout it out, shout it out
Ready to go
Abused, confused, always love the one that
Hurt ya, hurt ya, hurt ya, hurt ya
It's a crack, I'm back, yeah, I'm standing
On the rooftops shouting out
Baby, I'm ready to go
I'm back and ready to go
From the rooftops shout it out
It's a crack, I'm back, yeah, I'm standing
On the rooftops having it
Baby, I'm ready to go
I'm back and ready to go
From the rooftops shout it out
It's a crack, baby, I'm ready to go
Baby I'm ready to go
Baby I'm ready to go
Baby I'm ready to go
Baby I'm ready to go
Baby I'm ready to go
Baby I'm ready to go
Baby I'm ready to go
Baby I'm ready to go
The lyrics of Republica's song Ready to Go depict a person who is in an emotional turmoil, caught between conflicting thoughts and feelings. The opening lines, "You're weird, in tears, too near and too far away," suggest that the person is in a state of emotional vulnerability, experiencing feelings of confusion and disorientation. The line "always love the one you hurt" indicates that the person may have caused harm to someone they care about, and even though they regret it, they still love that person. The chorus, "It's a crack, I'm back, yeah, I'm standing on the rooftops shouting out, baby, I'm ready to go," is a declaration of strength and resilience, despite the difficulties the person is facing. They are ready to move forward, to leave the past behind, and to start anew.
The second verse suggests that the person has been struggling for a while, perhaps in a state of depression. The line "You sleep, too deep, one week is another world" implies that they have been sleeping excessively or are involved in some form of escapism. The line "You get what you deserve" may reflect a self-destructive attitude or a lack of self-esteem. The final chorus reinforces the message of the song, insisting that the person is ready to move on and leave behind their troubled past.
Line by Line Meaning
Ready to go
The singer is expressing their readiness for action.
Ready to go
Repeat of previous line.
You're weird, in tears, too near and too far away
The addressee is behaving oddly, crying but also creating distance between themselves and the singer.
He said, saw red, went home, stayed in bed all day
The addressee became angry and retreated to bed.
Your t-shirt, dish dirt, always love the one you hurt
An ironic statement that suggests the addressee is not guiltless in their own mistreatment.
It's a crack, I'm back, yeah, I'm standing
The singer is enthusiastic to return to action, representing this eagerness as a metaphorical fissure.
On the rooftop shouting out
The singer is expressing their message from a high, exposed vantage point.
Baby, I'm ready to go
The artist is motivated to take action.
I'm back and ready to go
Reiteration of previous line.
From the rooftops shout it out
The artist is emphasizing the importance of expressing their message loudly and widely.
You sleep, too deep, one week is another world
The addressee is depicted as being out of touch, deeply asleep to the world's true nature.
(Big mouth), big mouth, (drop out), drop out, you get what you deserve
The addressee is chided for being loud and then dropping out of life, and is told they deserve the consequences of their actions.
You're strange, insane, one thing you can never change
The addressee is characterized as unalterably odd and irrational.
Abused, confused, always love the one that hurt ya, hurt ya, hurt ya, hurt ya
The addressee is presented as someone who continually returns to a source of pain.
It's a crack, baby, I'm ready to go
A repeated metaphorical expression of the singer's excitement to take action.
Baby I'm ready to go
A repeated statement of readiness for action.
Baby I'm ready to go
Repeat of previous line.
Baby I'm ready to go
Repeat of previous line.
Baby I'm ready to go
Repeat of previous line.
Baby I'm ready to go
Repeat of previous line.
Baby I'm ready to go
Repeat of previous line.
Baby I'm ready to go
Repeat of previous line.
Baby I'm ready to go
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Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Leslie Todd, Johnathan Edward Male, Samantha Marie Sprackling, Timothy Michael Dorney
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@resistglobal-resettyranny2937
It's been nearly 25 years since this song was first released, and it still sounds amazing.
@mirandaphillips4702
One of my all time faves, best played really loud
@derekstaroba
Blast it in ur car at the stop light drown out all that bad music people play super underrated song
@bradhirsch4845
It really does
@themorganrileyshow5520
..... I suddenly feel old
@lordprotector3367
I saw them 2 years ago at a Festival In Portsmouth. Still good.
@davidhagerman6608
this song is so violently 90's, 27 years old and it still rocks š¤
@nighthauke
47 here and yes, it ROCKS
@kamiyama-chairdesklamp
@@nighthauke I think he means the song is 27 years oldš We're probably all in our forties here :)
@UPBEATFOREVER
Any vocals that sounds like veruca salt.i like!!ā¤ā¤ā¤