R U Ready
The Course Lyrics


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Where the rivers run deep, the masses they flow
To claim what is theirs and what they are owed
But the quicker it comes, the harder it goes
And people they change to fit the mold

You might end up without anything

You haven't learned a thing, you need a dose of humility
No one cares how great you are
(How great you are, how great you are)
And you'd be lying to yourself to think
You're holding up well when what you have is who you are

Your time's running out the hourglass filling
Your appearance is tough but inside your reeling
When is it enough to fill all your needs
To satisfy your ego and meet your greed

You might end up without anything

You haven't learned a thing, you need a dose of humility
No one cares how great you are
(How great you are, how great you are)
And you'd be lying to yourself to think
You're holding up well when what you have is who you are

Your scared your going down
No one to build you up
And who will catch you when you fall
And who will catch you when you fall

You haven't learned a thing, you need a dose of humility
No one cares how great you are
(How great you are, how great you are)
And you'd be lying to yourself to think
You're holding up well when what you have is who you are

You haven't learned a thing, you need a dose of humility
No one cares how great you are
(How great you are, how great you are)




And you'd be lying to yourself to think
You're holding up well when what you have is who you are

Overall Meaning

The Course's song "R U Ready?" is a commentary on the futility of striving for material wealth and social status at the expense of personal growth and values. The lyrics describe a culture where people are driven by their ego and greed, always chasing after the next big thing to fill the void inside of them. The song's opening lines, "Where the rivers run deep, the masses they flow/ To claim what is theirs and what they are owed" suggest that society is moving fast towards material gain and personal achievement, but the end result is a deep sense of dissatisfaction and emptiness.


The chorus of the song underlines the importance of humility and self-reflection, warning listeners that their ego and status mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. The lines "No one cares how great you are/ And you'd be lying to yourself to think/ You're holding up well when what you have is who you are" emphasize the message of the song - that true fulfilment comes not from the things we own or the status we hold but from the person we are.


The final verse suggests a sense of fear and uncertainty about the future, hinting that those who have based their identity on their material gains will eventually fall. The lines, "Your scared your going down/ No one to build you up/ And who will catch you when you fall" suggest a fear of losing the status and power that one has gained through their material possessions.


Overall, "R U Ready?" is a powerful message against the values of greed and materialism, and a reminder of the importance of humility, values, and inner growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Where the rivers run deep, the masses they flow
When something seems valuable, people will come in large numbers to obtain it.


To claim what is theirs and what they are owed
The people have a strong sense of entitlement and feel that they deserve what they are seeking.


But the quicker it comes, the harder it goes
The faster the people get what they want, the faster they lose it.


And people they change to fit the mold
People will adjust their behavior and values to match what is expected of them by society.


You might end up without anything
The pursuit of material possessions and success does not guarantee happiness or fulfillment.


You haven't learned a thing, you need a dose of humility
One must not be blinded by their achievements and must remain humble in order to truly grow and learn.


No one cares how great you are (How great you are, how great you are)
At the end of the day, nobody cares about your success or status. It is not what defines you.


And you'd be lying to yourself to think
It is important to be honest with oneself in regards to their own motivations and desires.


You're holding up well when what you have is who you are
One's true worth and identity is not determined by their possessions or accomplishments.


Your time's running out the hourglass filling
Time is finite and one cannot waste it solely on the pursuit of superficial desires and pleasures.


Your appearance is tough but inside your reeling
Despite projecting an image of strength and confidence, one can still feel insecure and uncertain inside.


When is it enough to fill all your needs
At what point does one feel satisfied and content with what they have achieved?


To satisfy your ego and meet your greed
The constant search for more material possessions and societal status stems from a desire to fulfill one's ego and greed.


Your scared your going down
Fear of failure and loss is a common feeling, particularly when one has invested so much of themselves into their outward success.


No one to build you up
When one's sense of self-worth is solely based on external factors, it can leave them feeling helpless when those factors are no longer present.


And who will catch you when you fall
When faced with failure or loss, it can be difficult to find support and comfort in those around you.


You haven't learned a thing, you need a dose of humility
Reflecting on one's mistakes and shortcomings is necessary in order to grow and learn from them.


No one cares how great you are (How great you are, how great you are)
As previously mentioned, external validation is not what defines one's worth or identity.


And you'd be lying to yourself to think
It is important to be honest with oneself in regards to their own motivations and desires.


You're holding up well when what you have is who you are
One's true worth and identity is not determined by their possessions or accomplishments.


You haven't learned a thing, you need a dose of humility
Reflecting on one's mistakes and shortcomings is necessary in order to grow and learn from them.


No one cares how great you are (How great you are, how great you are)
As previously mentioned, external validation is not what defines one's worth or identity.


And you'd be lying to yourself to think
It is important to be honest with oneself in regards to their own motivations and desires.


You're holding up well when what you have is who you are
One's true worth and identity is not determined by their possessions or accomplishments.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK WILKERSON, DAVID JONATHAN BENDETH

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