Technotronic is a studio-based house music project from Belgium, formed by … Read Full Bio ↴Technotronic is a studio-based house music project from Belgium, formed by Jo Bogaert (a.k.a. Thomas De Quincey) in 1988. Together with Ya Kid K (born Manuela Kamosi, 1973, Zaire), he produced the hit single Pump Up The Jam which was originally intended as an instrumental. An image for the act was put together utilizing Zairian-born fashion model Felly (allegedly without her permission) as its album and single cover art and "singer" in the music video. Ya Kid K went on to provide vocals on several other Technotronic tracks.

Are You Ready
Technotronic Lyrics

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Tell me, are you ready?
Are you ready for the night time life, the summer time love?
Tell me, are you ready?
Are your ready for the night time life, the summer time love?
Tell me, are you ready, are you ready?
Tell me, are you ready, are you ready?
Tell me, are you ready, are you ready?
Tell me, are you ready?

Hoppin' all around the dinky dance floor.
Pop into sight, jump before going
Up, down, taking it all to town.
Give it away, don't play, baby, I said
Shake or break, and make no mistake.
It aches but you can take it,
Up, down, 'n around 'n rewind.
Come and get one more for the mind.
Summertime, I'll make you hot.
You're givin' me the fuel and I can't just stop.
Now pump up that body, baby.
Make my mind go crazy.
All the love that I have inside.
I know for a fact that
If you would die, I gotta be hard not soft,
And gimme some summer love.

Get on the floor where the action is.
You can get down about your business.
When I'm old I hope to be sold.
The truth unfold and the stories told.
If you're willing to say no more,
Get down for shockin' n' rockin' the floor.

Move it to the rhythm, groove with the flow.
You know what you got to show, now let's go!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Technotronic's song "Are You Ready" are all about getting ready for the summer and for a night filled with love and partying. The opening line of the song asks the listener if they are ready for the night time life and the summer time love, setting the tone for the rest of the song. The upbeat and energetic nature of the song is reflected in the lyrics, which encourage the listener to dance and let go of their inhibitions.

The lyrics also contain a number of references to dancing and getting lost in the music. Lines like "Hoppin' all around the dinky dance floor" and "Move it to the rhythm, groove with the flow" encourage the listener to let loose and lose themselves in the music. The song also encourages the listener to be confident and assertive, with lines like "Shake or break, and make no mistake" and "Get down for shockin' n' rockin' the floor" encouraging listeners to be bold and unafraid.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me, are you ready?
Do you feel prepared for the upcoming experiences?

Are you ready for the night time life, the summer time love?
Are you prepared for the exciting and wild nightlife of summer love?

Hoppin' all around the dinky dance floor.
Jumping and dancing around on the small dance floor.

Pop into sight, jump before going
Appear suddenly by jumping and bouncing around.

Up, down, taking it all to town.
Dancing energetically, moving your body up and down and taking it to the limit.

Give it away, don't play, baby, I said
Put everything into it, don't hold back and let's rock it!

Shake or break, and make no mistake.
Dance vigorously, and don't hesitate or falter.

It aches but you can take it,
Although it may hurt, you can handle it and keep dancing.

Up, down, 'n around 'n rewind.
Move your body up and down and around in circles, and then repeat it all again.

Come and get one more for the mind.
Enjoy one more dancing experience to stimulate your mind.

Summertime, I'll make you hot.
During summer, I'll create excitement and passion for you.

You're givin' me the fuel and I can't just stop.
Your energy is inspiring and makes me want to keep dancing.

Now pump up that body, baby.
Get that body moving with more energy and vigor.

Make my mind go crazy.
Blow my mind with your fantastic dance moves.

All the love that I have inside.
I am expressing all the excitement and enthusiasm I have inside me.

I know for a fact that
I am completely sure that

If you would die, I gotta be hard not soft,
Even in the face of tragedy, I have to remain strong and determined.

And gimme some summer love.
Give me some excitement and passion this summer.

Get on the floor where the action is.
Join me on the dance floor where all the excitement is happening.

You can get down about your business.
You can get seriously into the rhythm and dance like it's your business.

When I'm old I hope to be sold.
When I'm old, I still want to be lively and exciting, like I'm sold out.

The truth unfold and the stories told.
Expressing the truth and telling stories through our wild dance moves.

If you're willing to say no more,
If you're ready to put everything into it and say 'no more holding back'.

Get down for shockin' n' rockin' the floor.
Get down on the floor and dance energetically and with enthusiasm.

Move it to the rhythm, groove with the flow.
Dance in perfect rhythm with the music, going with the flow.

You know what you got to show, now let's go!
You know your dancing skills, now let's put them on the line and give it all we've got!

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JO BOGAERT, PATRICK DEMEYER, CHARLES DIAMOND DAVIS, MANUELA KAMOSI, JUNE ROLLOCKS

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