Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, his interest in music formed when he began playing drums at the age of 10. He says that he came home one day and his mom told him that she had signed him up for drum lessons. He states that those lessons are the main reasons he is where he is in music today. By the age of 14 he was playing in bands, playing drums while getting more familiar with other instruments, and by the age of 16 he was touring in them. He later found a different outlet for his creativity through writing lyrics and music in an acoustic duo, which eventually led to the formation of The Ready Set. He was a member of a ska band, "Take Sides", an acoustic band, "brideandgroom" and a hardcore band, "Saints Never Surrender" before creating The Ready Set in the fall of 2007.
During the summer of ‘07, Jordan wrote a few songs and kept them to himself, as his main focus was the acoustic duo he was a part of. When the other member left to pursue a different career, Jordan decided to take the songs he had started, finish them up, and put together a Myspace page just for fun. In January of 2008, he released his first EP “Syntax and Bright Lights”, which was completely written and recorded in his basement. He soon after began writing for his second release, a full-length titled “Tantrum Castle”, also recorded in his basement.
Shortly after his high school graduation, he began touring in other bands, which made it clear to him where his heart was: The Ready Set. In July of 2008 he released “Tantrum Castle” and began touring full-time as The Ready Set. His live performances have evolved greatly since his early days, changing from a two-man show with keys, vocals, and a computer, to a complete full-band show with bass, drums, and lights. Witzigreuter says that his first performance for The Ready Set was at a coffee shop (The Mocha Lounge) where he worked in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Since then, The Ready Set has toured with numerous bands, including a supporting slot on a full US tour with Boys Like Girls, both The Bamboozle and Bamboozle Left, the Bamboozle Roadshow, the MTV VMA Tour, as well as many smaller tours.
The Ready Set has also made performances on MTV on multiple occasions, including an appearance on MTV's TJ Search Live Finale and being the "One to Watch" on MTV's 10 on Top. Witzigreuter has also been featured twice on MTV's Buzzworthy: once on December 11, 2009 as an up and coming artist, and again the following year on September 7, 2010, complete with an interview video and a live performance video.
Throughout multiple self-booked tours, The Ready Set has continued to prove itself as a show worth seeing as well as hearing with it’s abundant energy and emphasis on showmanship. In November 2009, Witzigreuter signed with Decaydance Records and Sire Records, both subsidiary labels of Warner Bros. Records. He released his first full–length studio album, I'm Alive, I'm Dreaming, on June 15, 2010.
The lead single, "Love Like Woe" has reached #27 on the Billboard Hot 100, #15 on the Billboard pop chart, and #15 on the Mediabase Top 40 Radio chart.
Roll Up
The Ready Set Lyrics
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I roll up
I roll up
Shawty I roll up
I roll up
I roll up
I roll up
And your man aint acting right
So you packin' your Domiar luggage up callin' my cell phone, try and catch a flight
You know one thing straight, I'll be there girl whenever you call me
When you at home thats your man, soon as you land you say thats all me
But shit aint all g with him no more, you aint entertained
Since I meet you a couple months ago you aint been the same
Not sayin I'm the richest man alive but I'm in the game
As long as you keep it 100 Imma spend this change,
Whenever you need me
Whenever want me,
You know you can call me, I'll be there shortly
Don't care what your friends say, cause they dont know me
I can be your best friend, and you be my homie
I aint gonna flex, I'm not gonna front
You know if I ball, then we all gonna stunt
Send her my way, she aint gotta hold up
Whenever you call baby I roll up, I roll up, I roll up
Whenever you call baby I roll up, I roll up, I roll up
Whenever you call baby I roll up
I try to stay out your business
But on the real you're so obvious
And if you keep fitting me in your plans and f-ckin up, your mans gonna catch onto us
That white sand surrouding us
He be handcuffing, he should work for them officers
If you rolling I got a spot where I can put you on this medical, and send you home doctored up
You wanna ride with me cause you say that he boring
Wake up you rollin' weed, cooking eggs in the morning
Aint scared to spend this money I'll make more of it
First you was in the sky now you say you in orbit
Whenever you need me
Whenever want me,
You know you can call me, I'll be there shortly
Don't care what your friends say, cause they dont know me
I can be your best friend, and you be my homie
I aint gonna flex, I'm not gonna front
You know if I ball, then we all gonna stunt
Send her my way, she aint gotta hold up
Whenever you call baby I roll up, I roll up, I roll up
Whenever you call baby I roll up, I roll up, I roll up
Whenever you call baby I roll up
No matter where I am
No matter where you are
I'll be there when its over baby
Cause I was there from the start
No matter if I'm near
Don't matter if your far
All you do is pick the phone up lady
And I'll be there when you call
Whenever you need me
Whenever want me,
You know you can call me, I'll be there shortly
Don't care what your friends say, cause they dont know me
I can be your best friend, and you be my homie
I aint gonna flex, I'm not gonna front
You know if I ball, then we all gonna stunt
Send her my way, she aint gotta hold up
Whenever you call baby I roll up
Whenever you need me
Whenever want me,
You know you can call me, I'll be there shortly
Don't care what your friends say, cause they dont know me
I can be your best friend, and you be my homie
I aint gonna flex, I'm not gonna front
You know if I ball, then we all gonna stunt
Send her my way, she aint gotta hold up
Whenever you call baby I roll up, I roll up, I roll up
Whenever you call baby I roll up, I roll up, I roll up
Whenever you call baby I roll up
I roll up, I roll up
Whenever you call baby I roll up
In The Ready Set's song Roll Up, the singer tells the story of a woman who is unhappy with her current relationship and is seeking the singer's affection instead. The singer is willing to be there for the woman whenever she needs him, even if it means going against her current beau. The woman is going through a personal conflict and is trying to get away from a situation that doesn't suit her. In these lyrics, the singer expresses his willingness to be with her and offers her freedom from the drama and stress she is facing.
As the song progresses, the singer speaks to the woman directly and tells her that he knows she's interested in him but is trying to hide it. He encourages her to be brave and leave her current situation behind. The woman, meanwhile, is envious of the singer's lifestyle and craves the excitement she feels when she's with him. The lyrics paint a picture of two people who are caught up in a complicated and potentially dangerous love affair.
Overall, Roll Up is a passionate, fast-paced song that speaks to the uncertainty and longing that two people can feel when they're in a complicated relationship. The lyrics are direct and powerful, conveying both the singer's willingness to be there for the woman and her desire to be with him.
Line by Line Meaning
I roll up
The singer is announcing his presence and making himself available.
Shawty I roll up
The singer is specifically addressing a woman.
Its your anniversary isn't it
The woman the singer is addressing is celebrating an anniversary.
And your man ain't acting right
The woman's boyfriend or partner is not behaving properly in the relationship.
So you packin' your Domiar luggage up calling my cell phone, try and catch a flight
The woman is getting ready to leave and is reaching out to the artist for help escaping the situation.
You know one thing straight, I'll be there girl whenever you call me
The singer is reiterating that he will be available to the woman whenever she reaches out for help.
When you at home that's your man, soon as you land you say that's all me
The woman is not satisfied in her relationship and is seeking comfort and relief from the singer when she is away from her partner.
But shit ain't all g with him no more, you ain't entertained
The woman is no longer interested in her partner and feels bored with the relationship.
Since I meet you a couple months ago you ain't been the same
The artist is noting that the woman has changed since they have been spending time together.
Not sayin I'm the richest man alive but I'm in the game
The artist is acknowledging that he may not be wealthy, but he is making a living and able to support himself.
As long as you keep it 100 Imma spend this change
The singer is willing to spend money on the woman as long as she is honest and true with him.
I try to stay out your business
The artist is stating that he usually does not interfere in the woman's personal affairs.
But on the real you're so obvious
The singer is acknowledging that the woman is acting in a manner that is easy for others to see.
And if you keep fitting me in your plans and f-ckin up, your mans gonna catch onto us
The singer is warning the woman that if she continues to involve him in her life while still in a relationship, her partner will eventually find out.
That white sand surrounding us
The singer is describing the setting of the scene, implying they are in a beach or tropical environment.
He be handcuffing, he should work for them officers
The woman's partner is controlling and possessive, to the point where he is like a police officer restraining her with handcuffs.
If you rolling I got a spot where I can put you on this medical, and send you home doctored up
The artist is offering the woman a place to smoke or ingest marijuana and heal herself from any emotional or physical pain she may be experiencing.
You wanna ride with me cause you say that he boring
The woman is seeking excitement and adventure in her life, which she feels she can find with the singer instead of her current partner.
Wake up you rolling' weed, cooking eggs in the morning
The singer is describing a potential domestic situation with the woman where he wakes up to her smoking marijuana and cooking breakfast.
Ain't scared to spend this money I'll make more of it
The artist is not afraid to spend his money on the woman and believes he will be able to make more in the future.
First you was in the sky now you say you in orbit
The woman may have felt on top of the world or unreachable when they first met, but now feels herself locked into orbit around the artist.
No matter where I am
The artist wants the woman to know that he will always be available for her.
No matter where you are
The singer is willing to go to great lengths to be with the woman, wherever she may be.
I'll be there when it's over baby
The artist promises to be there for the woman even when their relationship may end.
Cause I was there from the start
The singer has been with the woman since the beginning of their relationship and will continue to support her.
All you do is pick the phone up lady
The singer is making himself easily available to the woman and all she needs to do is call him.
Contributed by Nicholas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.