Forming in 2008, the band worked up a strong following in Australia's pop-punk scene, playing shows with bands such as Fireworks, Heroes for Hire and The Wonder Years; before gaining a substantial international profile through extensive touring of North American and Europe.
In June 2010, the band released an EP, All Shapes and Disguises. In November of that year, their second EP entitled Consider This was released. The band released four singles - "Breaking and Entering," "Starlight," "Listening" and "Let It Land" - from their debut album, What Are You So Scared Of?, which was released in Australia on October 14th, 2011. The record was officially released in the UK and US on October 2012.
A new single, "Breakdown," was released at the start of 2013 and featured vocals from Good Charlotte's Benji Madden. This was a standalone single, and did not appear on the band's second studio album, The Other Side. The album was released September 6th, 2013 and featured three singles - "The Ocean," "Come Home" and "Lonely Girl," the latter of which has amassed over one million views for its music video on YouTube.
In March 2014, the band released a new single, "The Edge." It is the lead single from the soundtrack to The Amazing Spider-Man 2; and features footage from the movie in its video.
On October 30th 2015, the band announced that their third studio album, Limitless would be released on March 4th 2016. The announcement coincided with the release of the first single, "Human Interaction". Other singles from the album include "To Be Free", "Drive" and "How Does It Feel?".
The group announced they had signed to Hopeless Records and UNFD on April 3rd 2017, and released a standalone single, "World Away".
On October 16th 2017, they released a single, "Temple" and announced their fourth album, Underworld. The album was released on January 12th 2018. "Crack My Heart" and "Disappear" featuring PVRIS' Lynn Gunn were also released as singles from the album.
Ready
Tonight Alive Lyrics
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Will I find you at home
Will I find you alone
Or will I turn up to find you
Breathing to the radio
Holding your pillow
Just like you do
This one last time
You take the left road
I'll take the right
There's no time left to pretend
I don't wanna be the girl
That's easy to forget
Were you ever
Were you ever the right thing
For me now and time's past
I could never
I could never say
That we were meant to last
Are you really ready for this
I'm not sure if you really are
But I am willing to wait
Until you're ready
Now it's just about to get a little hotter in here
Can you deal with it
Can you deal with it
Grab my hand and run through the street
We'll take a look back and smile at our bare feet
Were you ever
Were you ever the right thing
For me now and time's past
I could never
I could never say
That we were meant to last
Are you really ready for this
I'm not sure if you really are
But I am willing to wait
Until you're ready
This is something that I can't explain
It just gets in my head
It just gets in my head
When I get into your room
My mind turns over and over again
This is something that I can't explain
It just gets in my head
It just gets in my head
When I get into your room
My mind turns over as I wait for you
I wait for you, I wait for you
I wait for you, I wait for you
For you, for you, for you
This is something that I can't explain
It just gets in my head
It just gets in my head
This is something that I can't explain
It just gets in my head
{I wait for you, I wait for you
I wait for you, I wait for you
For you, for you, for you}
So are you really ready for this
I'm not sure if you really are
But I am willing to wait
Until you're ready
Are you really ready for this
I'm not sure if you really are
I saw that look in your eyes
I think you're ready
The song "Ready" by Tonight Alive describes the singer's desire to be with someone who they are not sure is ready for a relationship. The lyrics depict the singer climbing a wall into the person's bedroom and pondering whether they will find the person alone or with someone else. The chorus repeats the question "Are you really ready for this?" and the singer professes their willingness to wait until the person is ready.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that the singer has some doubts about whether this person was ever the right fit for them. They sing "Were you ever the right thing for me now and time's past, I could never say that we were meant to last." This could suggest that the singer has some reservations about the relationship, but their strong feelings for this person keep them wanting to try.
The bridge of the song introduces a sense of adventure and spontaneity, with the singer inviting the person to "grab my hand and run through the street, we'll take a look back and smile at our bare feet." This could represent a desire to take risks and live in the moment with the person they care about.
Overall, the song "Ready" portrays the complexities of a relationship where one person is unsure about their partner's feelings, but remains committed to waiting for the right time.
Line by Line Meaning
So I'll climb the wall into your bedroom
I'll intrude into your personal space to be with you.
Will I find you at home
Are you available for me to be with you?
Will I find you alone
Would you be by yourself or with someone else?
Or will I turn up to find you
When I reach there, would I see you?
Breathing to the radio
Quietly listening to music.
Holding your pillow
Hugging an object tightly, perhaps to seek comfort.
Just like you do
Following your usual behavior.
This one last time
The final instance of us meeting like this.
Just try it my way
Give my method a chance.
You take the left road
You make your own choice, regardless of the direction.
I'll take the right
I'll pick my path, separate from yours.
There's no time left to pretend
We can't act any longer or play games with each other.
I don't wanna be the girl
I don't want to be just another girlfriend, disposable and forgettable.
That's easy to forget
Someone that can be dismissed without much thought or regard.
Were you ever
Were you ever the right person for me?
Were you ever the right thing
Were we ever suitable for each other?
For me now and time's past
In both present and past, could we be compatible?
I could never
I could never say.
That we were meant to last
We were never meant to be together forever.
Are you really ready for this
Do you have the readiness and willingness to take a step forward with me?
I'm not sure if you really are
I am not certain if you are ready.
But I am willing to wait
I'm patient and willing to give you time to come around.
Until you're ready
I'll give you as much time as you need.
Now it's just about to get a little hotter in here
Things are about to turn intense.
Can you deal with it
Can you handle the situation?
Grab my hand and run through the street
Take my hand, and we'll run through the streets together.
We'll take a look back and smile at our bare feet
We'll glance behind us and reminisce about the joyful memories.
This is something that I can't explain
What I feel cannot be conveyed through words.
It just gets in my head
I get lost in my thoughts.
When I get into your room
When I am with you in your personal space.
My mind turns over and over again
My thoughts become repetitive and continue to swirl.
For you, for you, for you
All of this is just for you.
I saw that look in your eyes
I noticed that expression on your face.
I think you're ready
I believe you're finally prepared.
Contributed by Logan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Arden Russell
[Verse 1]
I'm intoxicated by my depression
And I'm consumed by the fear
That I might never find the answer
And the end just gets more near
So take my blood
And tell me something's wrong yeah
I need to know
You can tell me I'm a lost cause
I've had enough coz
If my body is a temple
Why does it hurt like hell?
[Chorus]
I do not think you heard me when I said
My body is a temple
Tell me why it hurts like
Why it hurts like hell
Help me please I could not be more desperate
My body is a temple
Tell me why it hurts like
Why it hurts like hell
When will this end?
Let it be the last time
Can you make it alright?
I've never been so close to the edge
My body is a temple
Tell me why it hurts like
Why it hurts like hell
[Verse 2]
I've been suffocated by my obsession
And I cannot stand the sight
Of all the pain I see in my reflection
And my fading will to fight
I make myself sick just so I can hate this
A little bit more
A little bit more
Everybody is complaining
I wish I had the same things
Knocking at my temple
Why does it hurt like hell?
[Chorus]
I do not think you heard me when I said
My body is a temple
Tell me why it hurts like
Why it hurts like hell
Help me please I could not be more desperate
My body is a temple
Tell me why it hurts like hell
Why it hurts like hell
When will this end?
Let it be the last time
Can you make it alright?
I've never been so close to the edge
My body is a temple
Tell me why it hurts like
Why it hurts like hell
[Bridge]
Yes I know I've lost what you call control
But control isn't real and you never had it
Yes I know I've lost what you call control
If control isn't real, then I never had it
Yes I know I've lost what you call control
But control isn't real and you never had it
Yes I know I've lost what you call control
If control isn't real, then I never had it
[Chorus]
(I do not think you heard me when I said)
My body is a temple
Tell me why it hurts like hell
Why it hurts like hell
Help me please I could not be more desperate
My body is a temple
Tell me why it hurts like
Why it hurts like hell
When will this end?
Let it be the last time
Can you make it alright?
I've never been so close to the edge
My body is a temple
Tell me why it hurts like
Tell me why it hurts like hell
Drew Tuá
TONIGHT ALIVE IS BACK, BITCHES! This song is amazing <3
I'm so sad about Whak, tho...
c a m
Now I'm here listening the song
Thanks to your new video <3
You have a great taste in music
Lyy
Jeemmm arboleda
Maria Janine Herrera he left the band
Janine Herrera
Drew Tuá same here. I was like, "Where's Whak?"
Rylee Boone
Drew Tuá the get free tour is happening this winter!! They're in the lineup with Silverstein, picturesque and broadside! Don't miss it!
Adi Nugroho
Where's whak?Hiatus?
Skylar T
Going through chronic pain for almost 3 years and sitting here on my couch in pain currently I can say that I needed this song. As someone who is very spiritual like Jenna so I too believe my body is a temple, having body that as I always say “hates me” is very frustrating. I know my body is good but when it puts me in so much pain I can’t do anything, it makes me question everything. Thank you for this TA. You always know what I need when I need it. Much love to y’all. This album already sounds amazing.
Lalita
Well at least you have 171 people who can relate including me
Cmkzombiekiller
I definitely know what you're talkin about. I have dermatomyositis which is a muscle disease and I'm in pain a lot but music is my life and it keeps me going.
partofyourworld
YES i have a chronic illness and found this song at one of my
hardest times I was in pain for an entire month