The Rippingtons are a contemporary jazz group, often considered Smooth Jazz… Read Full Bio ↴The Rippingtons are a contemporary jazz group, often considered Smooth Jazz. Formed in 1986 by guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman (not to be confused with the jazz pianist of the same name), their career has, so far, now spanned more than two decades. In the early to mid '90s they were more of a jazz/rock instrumental band, but since 1999 they have developed into more Smooth Jazz. Many of their songs have also been played during The Weather Channel's local forecast segments.

* Russ Freeman — guitars, keyboards, and programming
* Dave Karasony — drums
* Bill Heller — keyboards
* Kim Stone — bass
* Scott Breadman — percussion
* Eric Marienthal — saxophone

Past members have included Jeff Kashiwa, Brandon Fields, David Benoit, Tony Morales, Mark Portmann, Kenny G, and Steve Reid.

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Caravan Of Love
Rippingtons Lyrics

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Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready for the time of life
It's time to stand up and fight
So alright
So alright

Hand in hand we take a caravan to the marble land
One by one we gonna stand up with pride
One that can't be denied
Stand up
Stand up
From the highest mountain of valley old
We all shall together with heart of gold
Now the children of the world can see
This a better place for us to be
The place is which we were born
So neglected and torn apart

Every woman every man
Join the caravan of love
(Stand up) stand up
Stand up
Every body takes a stand
Join the caravan of love
(Stand up) stand up
Stand up

I'm your brother
I'm your brother don't you know
She's my sister
She's my sister don't you know

We'll be living in the world of peace
And the day when everyone is free
Bring the young and the old
Want you let chilled flow from your heart

Every woman every man
Join the caravan of love
(Stand up) stand up
Stand up
Every body takes a stand
Join the caravan of love
(Stand up) stand up
Stand up

I'm your brother
I'm your brother don't you know
She's my sister
She's my sister don't you know

So are you ready ( he's coming )
Are you ready ( he's coming )
Are you ready ( he's coming )
Are you ready ( he's coming on the caravan )
You better get ready ( go for it )
You better get ready ( go for it )

You better get ready ( go for it )
You better get ready

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the Rippingtons' song "Caravan Of Love" are a call to change the world for the better through unity and love. The repeated question "are you ready" is a challenge and a motivator to stand up and fight for a better future. The caravan is a metaphor for a collective journey towards a better world that every woman and man should join. The caravan is heading towards the "marble land", a symbol of a perfect, peaceful and just society. The journey towards this utopia is not easy, but the song stresses the importance of standing up for what is right and not denying it. From the highest mountain to the valley old, everyone should come together with a heart of gold for a better world.

The song emphasizes the importance of brotherhood and sisterhood - the idea that everyone is connected and responsible for each other. The lyrics explain that we are all brothers and sisters, regardless of race, gender, or creed. Once everyone is free, the world will become a peaceful and joyous place. The lyrics urge everyone to let the chill flow from their hearts, meaning that they should be open and empathic towards others.

Line by Line Meaning

Are you ready
Are you prepared for what's coming next?

It's time to stand up and fight
It's time to take action and work towards making things better.

Hand in hand we take a caravan to the marble land
United, we journey towards a peaceful and prosperous future.

One that can't be denied
A future that's inevitable and unquestionable.

From the highest mountain of valley old
From all corners of the world and across generations.

We all shall together with heart of gold
We shall all work together with kindness and goodwill.

Now the children of the world can see
The younger generation can witness the change happening today.

The place is which we were born
The place where it all began, despite the challenges it faced.

Every woman every man
All people, regardless of gender or identity.

Join the caravan of love
Come along in our journey of peace and love.

I'm your brother, I'm your sister
We are all one big family, with love and respect for each other.

We'll be living in the world of peace
Our efforts will result in a future where peace prevails.

And the day when everyone is free
A day where everyone has equal opportunities and rights.

Bring the young and the old, want you let chilled flow from your heart
We want everyone to participate, regardless of age, and with a compassionate and loving heart.

So are you ready (he's coming)
The change is coming, are you ready to embrace it?

You better get ready (go for it)
Prepare yourself and step up to the challenge.

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