Are You Ready
Rohan Lee & The Recipe Lyrics
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Are you ready
Are you ready to trod
Inna Holy Mouht Zion
You got to make a desitions
...But dont wait too long
Are you ready
Are you ready, are you ready to trod
You′ve got to make your desisions
Now that youre young and strong
The road is so straight before your face
No time to lose no time to waste
Hurry up hurry up its getting late
And there wont be no one around to open close gates
Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready to trod
Inna Holy Mouht Zion
You got to make a desitions
But dont wait too long
Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready to trod
Inna Holy Mouht Zion
You've got to make your desisions
Now that youre young and strong
Im not telling you what to do
The truth is the truth im telling you
So dont fool yourselves by playing blind
Cause the days are passing and youre wasting your time
Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready to trod
Inna Holy Mouht Zion
You got to make a desitions
But dont wait too long
Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready to trod
Inna Holy Mouht Zion
You got to make a desitions
Now that youre young and strong
If youre not ready im moving, im moving on
Said im trodding inna Holy Mount Zion
If youre not ready im moving, im moving on
Said im trodding inna Holy Mount Zion
If youre not ready im moving, im moving on
Said im trodding inna Holy Mount Zion
If youre not ready im moving, im moving on
Yes im trodding inna Holy Mount Zion
Thanks to I & I
"Are You Ready" by Rohan Lee & The Recipe is a reggae song that encourages listeners to reflect on their life choices and be prepared for the journey ahead. The repetition of "Are you ready" emphasizes the urgency of making important decisions, especially for young people who are still in the prime of their lives. The reference to "Holy Mount Zion" suggests a spiritual journey, and the lyrics urge listeners to take an introspective look at their lives and make necessary changes.
The lyrics warn against procrastination, stating that there is no time to waste, and the road ahead may not be easy. The singer is not dictating what listeners should do, but rather emphasizing the need to listen to the truth and not be blinded by ignorance. The phrase "If you're not ready, I'm moving on" suggests that the singer is willing to leave behind those who are not prepared for the journey and continue forward on his own.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you ready
Asking if the listener is prepared
Are you ready
Repeating the question
Are you ready to trod
Asking if the listener is ready to embark on their journey
Inna Holy Mouht Zion
Specifically referencing the destination of the journey, which is the spiritual homeland of Rastafari
You got to make a desitions
Encouraging the listener to make important decisions
...But dont wait too long
Advising that decisions need to be made in a timely manner
Are you ready
Repeating the question
Are you ready, are you ready to trod
Re-inquiring about the readiness of the listener for their journey
Inna holy mouht zion
Referencing the spiritual homeland of Rastafari
You′ve got to make your desisions
Encouraging the listener again to make important decisions
Now that youre young and strong
Reminding the listener that they are in their prime and have the capacity to make significant choices
The road is so straight before your face
Highlighting the clarity of the path forward
No time to lose no time to waste
Emphasizing the urgency of taking action
Hurry up hurry up its getting late
Pressing the listener to act quickly as time is running out
And there wont be no one around to open close gates
Warning that there will be no help available in the future should the listener not take advantage of the present opportunity
Im not telling you what to do
Clarifying that the artist is not dictating what the listener should do
The truth is the truth im telling you
Reinforcing the idea that the artist is simply sharing wisdom and insights
So dont fool yourselves by playing blind
Advising the listener not to delude themselves by ignoring reality
Cause the days are passing and youre wasting your time
Stressing that time is passing and opportunities are being wasted
If youre not ready im moving, im moving on
Indicating that the artist is prepared to leave if the listener is not ready
Said im trodding inna Holy Mount Zion
Reiterating the artist's destination and purpose
Thanks to I & I
Acknowledging the divine presence within and expressing gratitude for guidance
Writer(s): Ruth Anne Cunningham, Daniel John O'donoghue
Contributed by Isabelle J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.