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Are You Ready?
The Majestic Twelve Lyrics
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one morning and realizes his government has been overtaken
by liars, incompetents and thieves - are you gonna stand up like
Patrick Henry, or just get baked watching Patrick The Starfish?
Are you ready? When things are falling apart
You gotta keep your body moving if the news is getting dark
'Cause no solution can come from moping around
Keep your head above the water and your heart on holy ground
Ellis Island, Rosa Parks, America for real
So are you ready to pull your boots on and ride?
Suck it up and slug it out, don't sit and let it slide
Don't let nobody tell you you can't wave your flag and cheer
Say what you think today, don't wait until next year
Are you ready? United people have clout
My fingers push this pencil, but our fist can take 'em out
Our solution depends on how much you care
Are you really gonna fight, or just pretend that you were there?
Our constitution is more than paper and ink
Be there to defend it when it's had too much to drink
So are you ready to stand and sober it up?
The winds of change are flammable and ready to erupt
Don't let nobody tell you you can't fix the stuff that stings
The Liberty Bell may be cracked, but it's loud and it still rings
Are you ready to stop just running your yap?
Stand up like you mean it, put your body in the gap
'Cause no solution can come from being afraid
Of all the filthy maggots getting fat and getting paid
Our constitution is worth my life to defend
Any traitor in the driver's seat must suffer for his sin
So are you ready to fix our government's past?
Don't be your daddy's Democrat, YOU KICK 'EM IN THE ASS!
Yeah, are you ready?
The opening line of The Majestic Twelve's song 'Are You Ready?' sets the scene for an urgent call to action. The lyrics describe the hypothetical situation of waking up one day to find that the government has been taken over by corrupt officials. The singer asks whether the listener is ready to follow in the footsteps of historical figures like Patrick Henry and Rosa Parks, who stood up for their beliefs. The singer encourages action in the face of adversity, urging people to keep moving forward, keep their heads up, and keep fighting for what they believe in. The constitution is a recurring theme in the song, described as being more than just paper and ink, and worth defending at any cost.
The lyrics of 'Are You Ready?' are a wake-up call to listeners to take responsibility for their role in society and to stand up for what they believe in. The song urges people not to be content with watching from the sidelines but to be active participants in shaping the future. It encourages listeners to remember the values that made the country great, and not to forget the sacrifices of those who came before. The overall message is a call to action for listeners to be involved in changing the world, rather than just complaining or waiting for someone else to do it.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's say theoretically that you're a patriot who wakes up
Suppose you are a patriot who suddenly realizes that your government is corrupt.
one morning and realizes his government has been overtaken by liars, incompetents and thieves - are you gonna stand up like
The government has been taken over by dishonest and incompetent people, and will you fight against them like Patrick Henry?
Patrick Henry, or just get baked watching Patrick The Starfish?
Will you actively resist the corrupt government or just be apathetic?
Are you ready? When things are falling apart
Are you prepared? When everything is collapsing?
You gotta keep your body moving if the news is getting dark
You have to stay active when everything is falling apart.
'Cause no solution can come from moping around
Sitting and doing nothing won't solve the problem.
Keep your head above the water and your heart on holy ground
Stay strong and keep fighting for what you believe in.
My constitution is forged from Carnegie Steel
I have an unwavering conviction to do what is right.
Ellis Island, Rosa Parks, America for real
I believe in the true spirit of America: a land of immigrants and equal opportunity.
So are you ready to pull your boots on and ride?
Are you willing to roll up your sleeves and fight?
Suck it up and slug it out, don't sit and let it slide
Don't back down from a fight, and don't let things get worse.
Don't let nobody tell you you can't wave your flag and cheer
No one has the right to silence your patriotism.
Say what you think today, don't wait until next year
Speak up now, don't wait for later.
Are you ready? United people have clout
Are you prepared? United people have power.
My fingers push this pencil, but our fist can take 'em out
I may write, but together we can fight and win.
Our solution depends on how much you care
We can only succeed if everyone cares enough to fight.
Are you really gonna fight, or just pretend that you were there?
Are you really going to fight, or just pretend you did?
Our constitution is more than paper and ink
The Constitution is more than just words on a page.
Be there to defend it when it's had too much to drink
Defend the Constitution even when it's under attack.
So are you ready to stand and sober it up?
Are you ready to defend the Constitution, even when it's difficult?
The winds of change are flammable and ready to erupt
Change is coming, and it may be explosive.
Don't let nobody tell you you can't fix the stuff that stings
Believe in yourself, and don't let anyone stop you from fixing what's wrong.
The Liberty Bell may be cracked, but it's loud and it still rings
Despite its flaws, America is still strong and free.
Are you ready to stop just running your yap?
Are you ready to stop talking and take action?
Stand up like you mean it, put your body in the gap
Take action and fight for your beliefs.
'Cause no solution can come from being afraid
Solutions come from bold action, not fear.
Of all the filthy maggots getting fat and getting paid
Don't be afraid of the corrupt people benefiting from the system.
Our constitution is worth my life to defend
I believe strongly enough in the Constitution to risk my life defending it.
Any traitor in the driver's seat must suffer for his sin
Anyone who betrays the Constitution should be held accountable.
So are you ready to fix our government's past?
Are you ready to work towards fixing past mistakes?
Don't be your daddy's Democrat, YOU KICK 'EM IN THE ASS!
Don't blindly follow someone else's ideology, instead take action and fight for what you believe in.
Yeah, are you ready?
So, are you ready?
Contributed by Matthew I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.