I'm Ready
Willie Dixon Muddy Waters Lyrics
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I'm ready, ready as anybody can be
Now I'm ready for you, I hope you're ready for me
I got an axe handle pistol on a graveyard frame
That shoot tombstone bullets, wearin' balls and chain
I'm drinkin' TNT, I'm smokin' dynamite
I hope some screwball start a fight
I'm ready for you, I hope you're ready for me
All you pretty little chicks with your pretty little hair
I know you feels like I ain't nowhere
But stop what your doin' baby come overhere
I'll prove to you baby, that I ain't no square
Because I'm ready, ready as anybody can be
Now I'm ready for you, I hope you're ready for me
I been drinkin' gin like never before
I feel so good, I want you to know
One more drink, I wish you would
I takes a whole lotta lovin' to make me feel good
'Cause I'm ready, ready as anybody can be
Now I'm ready for you, I hope you're ready for me
The lyrics to "I'm Ready" by Willie Dixon and Muddy Waters describe a confident and ready individual who is eagerly anticipating a confrontation or a lover's embrace. This person is ready for anything, as they state that they are "ready as anybody can be." The use of a graveyard as a metaphor for the singer's weapon highlights their willingness to fight if necessary. Additionally, the mention of "drinkin' TNT" and "smokin' dynamite" could be seen as a metaphor for this person's intense energy and passion.
The second verse of the song addresses a group of women who may underestimate the singer's worth. The lyrics encourage these women to take a closer look and recognize the singer's value. The singer suggests that these women come closer and see that they are "no square." The use of the term "square" is significant because it was slang for someone who was considered old-fashioned or unhip. This suggests that the singer may be trying to prove that they are modern and trendy, and not an outsider.
The chorus is repeated twice more, each time with increasing intensity, emphasizing the singer's eagerness for whatever is to come. Overall, the lyrics to "I'm Ready" are full of bravado and self-assuredness, painting a picture of someone who is more than prepared for whatever the world may throw their way.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm ready, ready as anybody can be
I am completely prepared and enthusiastic, more than anyone else could possibly be.
I got an axe handle pistol on a graveyard frame
I am carrying a powerful weapon made of an axe handle and pistol mounted on a tombstone frame.
That shoot tombstone bullets, wearin' balls and chain
The bullets fired from my weapon are like tombstones, and I am wearing shackles like a prisoner.
I'm drinkin' TNT, I'm smokin' dynamite
I am consuming highly explosive and dangerous substances called TNT and dynamite.
I hope some screwball start a fight
I am ready and eager for a fight or conflict to occur, even from someone who is unstable.
All you pretty little chicks with your pretty little hair
I address all the attractive women present, referring to their physical appearance.
I know you feels like I ain't nowhere
I understand that you may think I am not important or interesting.
But stop what your doin' baby come overhere
Stop what you are doing and come to me, my dear.
I'll prove to you baby, that I ain't no square
I will demonstrate to you, my dear, that I am not a boring or conventional person.
I been drinkin' gin like never before
I have been drinking a lot of gin and am feeling its effects strongly.
I feel so good, I want you to know
I am feeling very positive and happy, and want you to be aware of it.
One more drink, I wish you would
I would like to have another drink, and hope that you will join me.
I takes a whole lotta lovin' to make me feel good
I require a great deal of affection and love to feel truly happy.
Now I'm ready for you, I hope you're ready for me
I am now fully prepared and excited for you, and hope that you are likewise ready for me.
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Written by: WILLIE DIXON
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Wayward Child
Willie Dixon was born in Vicksburg , Mississippi. I stay in Clinton. Didn't want misinformation out there. These men send a powerful musical &cultural message. Their music stands the test of time . Great to hear in 2021 or anytime.
Wayward Child
Thanks for this great upload. Have you ever heard Rory Gallagher's & Mark Feltham's version? I know it would make Mr. Dixon proud. I live about 30 minutes from where Mr.. Willie was born in Clinton. Mississippi