Are You Ready?
Shakaya Lyrics
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Are ya ready
Are ya ready
Are ya ready for me
Are ya ready lets go
Bridge: (x2)
Keep ya body movin
Coz you've nuthin to be
Loosin keep your hands on me
1st Verse:
Pull up to the club
We don't walk just stride
We know how to sell it
All the fellas say hi
Here with all the people
That we're meeting inside
It's gonna be our night
It's gonna be our night
When I hear the dance floor
Kickin that groove
D.J's got the beat to make
Your body go ew
Everybody's checkin
As i start to move
It's gonna be our night
It's gonna be our night
Chorus:
If ya came to party
And ya feelin naughty
When ya shake your body
Go oh oh oh
If ya hands are dirty
And ya feelin flirty
Then take off your shirt
And go oh oh oh
As the club is shakin
And the floors vibrating
Everbody sayin oh oh oh
So if you're ready for me
Come and sing it with me
If ya feel me go oh oh oh
2nd Verse:
Sexy gummaretta shakin on by
Comin on to you
As i slither and i slide
My whole body's movin
And my hips on fire
I;ve got what you want
What you've always desired
Feelin' Sensations outta control
Can you feel the beat
As it rips your soul
Everybody's freakin
It's the weekend oh oh
It's gonna be our night
It's gonna be our night
[Pre Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge] (Repeat)
The song "Are You Ready?" by Shakaya talks about getting ready for a night of partying in the club. The pre-chorus sets the mood for the rest of the song by repeatedly asking the listener if they are ready to dance and have a good time. The bridge encourages the listeners to keep moving and dancing while keeping their hands on the person they came with. The first verse describes the excitement of arriving at the club and seeing familiar faces while getting ready to dance the night away. The second verse, on the other hand, highlights the sensual atmosphere of the club as the singer describes herself as a "sexy gummaretta" who is ready to move her body and seduce whoever is watching. Overall, the song is an upbeat and empowering ode to confident dancing and having a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Are ya ready
Asking if the audience is ready for the energetic performance about to come.
Are ya ready
Repeating the question to emphasize the high-energy nature of the song.
Are ya ready for me
Asking if the audience is prepared for Shakaya's exciting and dynamic presence.
Are ya ready lets go
Encouraging the audience to join in the excitement and get ready for the performance.
Keep ya body movin
Encouraging the audience to keep moving their bodies to the rhythm of the song.
Keep ya hot body grooving
Encouraging the audience to dance sensually and freely to the beat of the music.
Coz you've nuthin to be
Assuring the audience that they have nothing to lose by letting go and dancing.
Loosin keep your hands on me
Encouraging the audience to find support in Shakaya as they let go and dance freely.
Pull up to the club
Arriving at the venue for a night of fun and excitement.
We don't walk just stride
Approaching the venue with a confident and stylish gait.
We know how to sell it
Confidently displaying their charm and charisma to attract attention.
All the fellas say hi
Acknowledging the attention they receive from male admirers at the club.
Here with all the people
Acknowledging the diverse and exciting crowd present at the club.
That we're meeting inside
Implying that they are excited to meet new people and have new experiences.
It's gonna be our night
Expressing confidence that the night will be a memorable one.
When I hear the dance floor
Reacting to the energetic and exciting atmosphere of the club dance floor.
Kickin that groove
Referring to the energetic beat and rhythm of the music played by the DJ.
D.J's got the beat to make
Acknowledging the DJ's ability to create a high-energy atmosphere on the dance floor.
Your body go ew
Describing the wild and uncontrolled movements of the dancers on the dance floor.
Everybody's checkin
Acknowledging the attention received from other club-goers as they start to dance.
As i start to move
Describing the initiation of dancing and the way it influences others to join in.
If ya came to party
Asking if the audience is present to party and have a good time.
And ya feelin naughty
Implying that the night is an opportunity to let go and have a little fun.
When ya shake your body
Encouraging the audience to dance and move their bodies to the music.
Go oh oh oh
Expressing the excitement and high-energy atmosphere of the club.
If ya hands are dirty
Acknowledging that getting dirty and letting loose can be a part of a fun night at the club.
And ya feelin flirty
Encouraging the audience to let go of inhibitions and flirt with others at the club.
Then take off your shirt
Suggesting that the audience can let go and have fun by engaging in sensual behavior.
And go oh oh oh
Encouraging wild and free behavior at the club.
As the club is shakin
Describing the wild and lively atmosphere of the club.
And the floors vibrating
Describing the strong and energetic beat of the music played at the club.
Everbody sayin oh oh oh
Expressing the excitement and high-energy atmosphere among club-goers.
So if you're ready for me
Encouraging the audience to join in the excitement and energy of the song.
Come and sing it with me
Encouraging the audience to participate and sing along with Shakaya's performance.
Sexy gummaretta shakin on by
Describing a sexually alluring dancer moving sensually on the dance floor.
Comin on to you
Implying that the dancers at the club are inviting and open to approach.
As i slither and i slide
Describing the smooth and sensual movements of the dancers at the club.
My whole body's movin
Expressing the freedom, wildness and uninhibitedness of the club dance atmosphere.
And my hips on fire
Highlighting the sensuality and sexiness of the dancing.
I;ve got what you want
Claiming to have the ability to attract and satisfy the desires of club-goers.
What you've always desired
Suggesting that the club-goers have been searching for something that the singer can provide through her performance.
Feelin' Sensations outta control
Describing the wild, passionate and uncontrolled feeling that the music and dancing can create.
Can you feel the beat
Encouraging the audience to connect with and feel the rhythm and energy of the music.
As it rips your soul
Describing the intense and explosive energy of the music that can excite and stimulate the soul.
Everybody's freakin
Describing the wild and uninhibited behavior that is encouraged by the atmosphere and rhythm of the music.
It's the weekend oh oh
Highlighting that the weekend is a special time of the week where people can let go and enjoy themselves.
Contributed by Nathaniel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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