Gettin' Ready
U.F.O. Lyrics
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How were you to make the pieces fit
Into a plan to start a new life
Friends pat your back, then stab you with a knife
** I must be blind I'm gettin' ready to be defined
No [loose connections] cause it feels alright
I'm gettin ready to hit the [line]
Can you fee me inside and out, I'm just waiting for you
['cause] it's alright now I know just what I want to do
** repeat
When a day breaks, turns you around
And your world upside down
And the visions fade
Rights and wrongs and just where you've gone
** repeat
Making out is such an awful drag
And I could lose my mind and every time that I turned around
I never knew if I could really find you
[instrumental]
*repeat
** repeat
The song "Gettin' Ready" by U.F.O. talks about the singer's desire to start a new life and move forward from a difficult past. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been betrayed by friends in the past, and they are trying to piece together their life and their future. The line "friends pat your back, then stab you with a knife" is particularly powerful, as it speaks to the idea that sometimes people we trust can turn on us.
The chorus speaks to the singer's confidence in their ability to move on and define themselves. They are "gettin' ready" to take on the challenges ahead, and the line "can you feel me inside and out, I'm just waiting for you" suggests they are looking for someone to join them on this journey. The instrumental break in the middle of the song creates a sense of anticipation and sets the stage for the explosive final chorus.
The final verse of the song speaks to the idea that things can change in an instant. The line "when a day breaks, turns you around, and your world upside down" suggests that life can be unpredictable, and that we must be prepared for anything. Despite the uncertainty, the singer remains focused on their goals and driven to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
you said that was that but this is it
You thought your previous situation was final, but now you've realized it was just the beginning of something new
How were you to make the pieces fit
You were unsure of how to put all the pieces of your life together to create a new plan
Into a plan to start a new life
You wanted to create a plan for starting over and beginning a new life
Friends pat your back, then stab you with a knife
You've had friends who initially supported you, but then turned on you and betrayed your trust
I must be blind I'm gettin' ready to be defined
You're unsure of who you are or what you want to do, and you're preparing to find out
No [loose connections] cause it feels alright
You don't want to have any superficial or insincere connections with people, because it doesn't feel right
I'm gettin ready to hit the [line]
You're preparing to take action and follow your chosen path, wherever it may lead you
Can you feel me inside and out, I'm just waiting for you
You're longing for someone to understand you completely and connect with you on a deep level
['cause] it's alright now I know just what I want to do
You have finally figured out your goals and dreams, and you're confident in your direction
When a day breaks, turns you around
And your world upside down
And the visions fade
Rights and wrongs and just where you've gone
Sometimes life can be unpredictable, and it can become difficult to know what is right, wrong, or even where you're going
Making out is such an awful drag
And I could lose my mind and every time that I turned around
I never knew if I could really find you
You find casual physical relationships unfulfilling and crave something deeper, and you fear that you might never find the right person
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Written by: PAUL RAYMOND, MICHAEL SCHENKER
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