Get Ready
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics
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(it's alright)
Whenever I'm asked who makes my dreams real
I say that you do
(you're outta sight)
So fee fi fo fum
Look out baby 'cause here I come
So get ready
I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready
So get ready here I come
I'm on my way
If you wanna play hide and seek with love let me remind you
(it's alright)
The loving you're gonna miss and the time it takes to find you
(it's outta sight)
So fiddle-lee-dee fiddle-lee-dum
Look out baby 'cause here I come
And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready
So get ready
I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready
So get ready here I come
I'm on my way
All my friends shouldn't want me to I understand it
(be alright)
I hope I'll get to you before they do the way I planned it
(be outta sight)
So twiddle-dee-dee twiddle dee dum
Look out baby 'cause here I come
And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready
So get ready
I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready
So get ready here I come.
I'm on my way.
Get ready 'cause here I come, boy
Get ready 'cause here I come, boy
Get ready 'cause here I come, boy
In "Get Ready," Smokey Robinson sings about the intense feelings he has for a girl who he has never encountered before. He professes that she makes him feel like no other girl has, and he wants to make her dreams come true. Robinson tells the girl that he is coming to her with a love that is pure and true, and that he is ready to make a move. The lyrics are upbeat and convey an eagerness to love and to be loved. With each verse, the urgency of his desire for the girl grows stronger, with Robinson warning the girl not to play games with his heart.
The lyrics of "Get Ready" are a mix of playful and serious, evoking different emotions at different times. Robinson's use of "fi fo fum" and other nonsensical terms creates a sense of whimsy and lightness, while his repetition of "get ready" builds anticipation and excitement. At the same time, the song is ultimately about love and the intense desire to be with someone, which is a serious theme that many people can relate to. Overall, "Get Ready" is a fun and catchy song with a deeper emotional undercurrent.
Line by Line Meaning
I never met a girl who makes me feel the way that you do
I've never experienced a connection with anyone else that rivals the feelings I have for you.
(it's alright)
It's okay, there's no need to worry about anything.
Whenever I'm asked who makes my dreams real
When people inquire about who is responsible for fulfilling my desires and aspirations, I always say that it's you.
I say that you do
I attribute the fulfillment of my dreams to you.
(you're outta sight)
You're amazing and wonderful beyond measure.
So fee fi fo fum
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement.
Look out baby 'cause here I come
I'm coming for you with intentions of love and affection, so brace yourself.
And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready
I have genuine and sincere love for you, and I want you to be prepared for all that it entails.
So get ready
Prepare yourself for the love and affection that I'm bringing your way.
I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready
I'm committed to trying to create a loving and intimate connection with you, so be ready for that.
I'm on my way
I'm heading your direction, and there's no stopping me.
If you wanna play hide and seek with love let me remind you
If you're someone who enjoys games and challenges when it comes to love and affection, let me offer you a reality check.
(it's alright)
It's okay, there's no need to worry about anything.
The loving you're gonna miss and the time it takes to find you
You're going to miss out on a lot of love while you're hiding, and it may take you a while to realize that.
(it's outta sight)
It's beyond wonderful and magnificent.
So fiddle-lee-dee fiddle-lee-dum
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement.
All my friends shouldn't want me to I understand it
I know that my friends may be interested in pursuing a relationship with you, and I understand why.
(be alright)
It's okay, there's no need to worry about anything.
I hope I'll get to you before they do the way I planned it
I have a plan in mind for how I want things to go with us, and I hope to reach you before any of my friends do.
(be outta sight)
It would be amazing if my plan succeeded and we ended up together.
So twiddle-dee-dee twiddle dee dum
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement.
Get ready 'cause here I come, boy
Prepare yourself because I am on my way to you and I am intent on winning your love and affection.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Robinson Jr.
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