I'm Ready
The Diplomats Cam'Ron Jimmy Jones Juelz Santana Lyrics
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[Juelz Santana]
Come on!
Jim Jones where you at baby?
Juelz Santana (I feel good right now man)
This is music right here
Once again where you at
They try to box me in the corner 4 the longest
No keys, lock me in this corner for the longest but
(I'm Ready, I'm Ready, I'm Ready, I'm Ready)
Somehow I managed to creep from under the rock
Linkin' up with Cam and linkin' up with the ROC now
(I'm Ready, I'm Ready, I'm Ready, I'm Ready)
This is powerful music I bring to the table
The sequel to Able the way I slag Kane cause
(I'm Ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready)
y'all know I'm past then focus, incase you haven't noticed
Squeeze and blast them open as soon as the magnum open
(I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready)
Cam gonna make me star, I'm gonna make him a million
Jones is here, we invading the building and
(I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready)
I'm still on the corner grinding for them big stacks
Big coats, big gats don't ever forget that
[Jimmy Jones]
Yes sir, Yes sir
Oh yea nigga
My goal (??) the one on your charts
If it happens to be a (??) come with the arts
Everyone of my parts they still moving'
Hold the drums in front of the?
I do this shit six lucky contestants
They don't give a fuck if you sixty
Still get coifed and arrested (click clank)
My justice is reched
You get knocked
Please, grab your crouches
Keep steppin'
Cause the game we done held back to long
The pain we done felt that to long
Cocaine we done dealt that to long
And my pops it don't help that you gone
Myself to move on
Its scary and I'm gonna need help
Streets flow at me
Dog marijuana don't help
Fiends junkies in the corners don't help
Knee deep in my grave on these blocks
I'm a goner my self
[Cam'Ron]
Killa, I'm here y'all
I'm ready, I'm ready
Hey yo
Was up buzzin' buzzin'
Birds flip a dozen dozen
Holla at your boy
Boy thought your cousin wasn't
(I'm Ready, Yes sir)
Jimmy Jones, Sessa Bones, Santana, Manefik
y'all niggaz know holla at me if there's any beef
(Yes sir, gats, guns, knives?)
I know its vic versa
We like murder we convicted the track
But yo if you got bitches to fuck
Hit me up dawg
(Yea I'm ready)
Far as lyrics go
They rocking the citlets
They won't stop till I'm on top with the title
Hustlin no stoppin the cycle
I'm shopping for rifles I'm not for the idols
The twin towers dawg we on top of the Eiffel like
La piece a pizza eating a piece of pizza
You can't be where I be dawg
You need a Visa
Come on chief we for
Please believe it
I will squeeze and leave ya
All bullets stay where we can seek ya
Harlem world I'm spoil my town
You a clown you can't tell by now
{*singing continues w/ ad libs until fade*}
"I'm Ready" by The Diplomats (Cam'Ron, Jimmy Jones, Juelz Santana) is a rap about power and readiness. Juelz starts the song with a sense of excitement for his music career and the feeling of being unstoppable like Rocky. He claims that he has been cornered for the longest time and yet he's still ready to take on the industry. He collaborates with Cam and The ROC, which have connected him with powerful players in the game. He is certain of the powerful music he brings to the table.
Next up is Jim Jones, who wants to be at the top of everyone's charts. He believes there are six lucky contestants who will still move his music, and the drums behind him back up this claim. He also acknowledges that time has been lost and that he has dealt with cocaine and prison time. In lines that stand out, he highlights his father's absence, and the struggles of addiction and dealing on the street that leave him feeling like he is digging his own grave.
Finally, Killa Cam jumps in and talks about his readiness to take over, gun references suggest that the crew is united and will not back down in the face of danger. He continues with more gun and rifle references, clearly intending to show that he has everything he needs to succeed. He also implies that his crew is the best in Harlem and that he's obviously at the top of it all.
Overall, the song is a powerful and aggressive anthem, very different in tone from their more popular hit songs, like "Hey Ma" and "Oh Boy." The song has powerful, almost violent imagery that highlights the bravado and readiness of the Diplomats.
Line by Line Meaning
They try to box me in the corner 4 the longest
I have been cornered for a long time and it feels like I am boxed in
(I'm Ready, I'm Ready, I'm Ready, I'm Ready)
I am ready to break free and make my mark
Somehow I managed to creep from under the rock
Despite being stuck for so long, I was able to break free
This is powerful music I bring to the table
The kind of music I create has an impact on the industry
y'all know I'm past then focus, incase you haven't noticed
I am way ahead of the game and people need to recognize that
Squeeze and blast them open as soon as the magnum open
As soon as the gun is loaded, I am ready to fire
Cam gonna make me star, I'm gonna make him a million
My collaboration with Cam'ron will lead to both of us achieving success
Jones is here, we invading the building and
Together with Jones, we will make our presence felt in this industry
I'm still on the corner grinding for them big stacks
I am still hustling on the streets to make a lot of money
My goal (??) the one on your charts
My aim is to make it to the top of the charts
Everyone of my parts they still moving'
All of my songs are still making an impact
Hold the drums in front of the?
I am front and center, with the beat leading the way
They don't give a fuck if you sixty
No matter how old you are, people still don't care about you
Cause the game we done held back to long
We have been held back in the industry for too long
Cocaine we done dealt that to long
We have been selling cocaine for too long
And my pops it don't help that you gone
My father's absence only makes things worse for me
Its scary and I'm gonna need help
I am scared and I know I need help
Dog marijuana don't help
Marijuana doesn't make things better for me
Killa, I'm here y'all
I am here and ready to make my mark
Birds flip a dozen dozen
I am making a lot of money and it keeps growing
We like murder we convicted the track
We have a talent for creating great music
But yo if you got bitches to fuck, Hit me up dawg
Contact me if you need help getting women
They won't stop till I'm on top with the title
I won't stop until I am the best in the industry
I'm shopping for rifles I'm not for the idols
I am focused on buying guns instead of worshipping celebrities
Harlem world I'm spoil my town
I represent Harlem and I am determined to make it successful
You a clown you can't tell by now
You are a fool if you don't see my talent and potential
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRAIG ASHLEY DAVID, RAHSAAN JAS BROMFIELD, ANDREZ HARRIOTT, JADE JONES, COREE LOEN DELANEY RICHARDS, NOEL AUGUSTUS SIMPSON
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