Are You Ready
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I feel a river in flood in my veins
I can feel your love in my brain
It wants to dance my life
Through a hurricane (Dance the mamba)
Dance the mamba
Across the Oshakati plain

Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready (Dance the mamba)
Are you ready
Are you ready (Dance the mamba)

I need to sail away, escape my cage
I can see the sky and the Milky Way
Come be my lover tonight, show me the wisdom of life
Dance the mamba
Across the Oshakati night

Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready
Are you ready (Dance the mamba)
Are you ready
Are you ready (Dance the mamba)

Are you ready
Are you ready (Holding the mamba)
Are you ready
Are you ready (Holding the mamba)

Are you ready
Are you ready (Dance the mamba)
Are you ready
Are you ready (Dance the mamba)
Are you ready
Are you ready




Are you ready
Are you ready (Dance the mamba)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Clegg's song "Are You Ready" reveal a sense of excitement and anticipation for adventure and love. The first two lines of the song, "I feel a river in flood in my veins, I can feel your love in my brain," suggest that the singer is experiencing a surge of emotions, and they seem to be connected to the person they love. The following line, "It wants to dance my life through a hurricane," is a metaphorical description of the singer's desire to live life to the fullest, even in the midst of challenging times. The phrase "dance the mamba" further emphasizes this idea of living fully and embracing adventure. The mention of the Oshakati plain and night adds a sense of exoticism and mystery to the song, as if the singer is on a journey to an unfamiliar place.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Are you ready" multiple times, suggesting that the singer is asking their lover if they are ready to embark on this adventure together. The line "I need to sail away, escape my cage" reveals that the singer is seeking freedom and a break from the routine of their life. They long to look up at the stars and experience the wonder of the world with their lover by their side. The repeated phrases "dance the mamba" and "holding the mamba" add a sense of energy and vitality to the song, as if the singer is urging their lover to join them in a celebration of life.


Overall, the lyrics to "Are You Ready" convey a sense of excitement and passion for life and love. They suggest a desire to break free from the ordinary and embark on an adventure, in spite of any challenges or obstacles that may arise. The use of metaphors and imagery reflects the singer's sense of wonder and awe at the world around them, as well as their need for connection and freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel a river in flood in my veins
I am overwhelmed with intense emotion that seems to be coursing through my body like a powerful river.


I can feel your love in my brain
Your love has affected me deeply and I can sense its impact on my thoughts and emotions.


It wants to dance my life / Through a hurricane (Dance the mamba) / Dance the mamba / Across the Oshakati plain
My passion and desire to live life to the fullest is so great that it feels like it wants to take over and dance through any obstacle or challenge, symbolized by the mamba dance, across the Oshakati plain.


Are you ready
This line serves as a chorus, which is a question for the listener, asking if they are ready to join in on this exhilarating and adventurous journey that the song represents.


I need to sail away, escape my cage
I feel trapped and confined in my current situation, and I need to break free and explore new possibilities and opportunities by sailing away.


I can see the sky and the Milky Way
By seeking new experiences, I can expand my horizons and see the beauty and vastness of the world around me.


Come be my lover tonight, show me the wisdom of life
This line is an invitation to someone to join me on this journey and teach me about the valuable lessons and experiences that life has to offer.


Are you ready (Holding the mamba)
This line is a variation of the chorus, asking if the listener is ready to hold onto the challenge of the mamba dance.


Are you ready (Dance the mamba)
This line serves as a reminder to the listener to prepare themselves for the adventurous and exhilarating journey of life, like the challenge of the mamba dance.


Are you ready
This final line of the song ends with the chorus, once again asking the listener if they are ready to take on the exciting journey of life.




Lyrics © RHYTHM SAFARI PTY LTD, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JONATHAN PAUL CLEGG

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Lyrics

Hawu! bheka mama! oye!
Hamb’ugadile! (be alert and be on guard)
Hawu! bheka mama! oye!
Hamb’ugadile!
I feel a river in flood in my veins
I can feel your love in my brain
It wants to dance my life
Through a hurricane
Dance the mamba across
The Oshakati plain

Hamb’ugadile mntanami! (be alert and be on guard my child)
The world has crocodile eyes
And if you dance
The Oshakati mamba
Remember to cross yourself twice

Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?

Hawu! bheka mama! oye!
Hamb’ugadile! (be alert and be on guard)
Hawu! bheka mama! oye!
Hamb’ugadile!
I need to sail away, escape this cage
I can see the sky and the milky way
Be my lover tonight, show me the wisdom of life
Dance the mamba, across the Oshakati night

Hamb’ugadile mntanami! (be alert and be on guard my child)
The world has crocodile eyes
And if you dance
The Oshakati mamba
Remember to cross yourself twice

Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
And if you dance
The Oshakati mamba
You’ll be dancing on desert air
Like a seagull searching for the ocean
Like a lover playing solitaire

Hamb’ugadile mntanami! (be alert and be on guard my child)
The world has crocodile eyes
And if you dance
The Oshakati mamba
Remember to cross yourself twice

Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Hamb’ugadile mntanami! (be alert and be on guard my child)
The world has crocodile eyes
And if you dance the
Oshakati mamba
Remember to cross yourself twice

Are you ready?
Are you ready?
...



All comments from YouTube:

@mrgakozak

A man of impeccable character, a talent for all ages, an immortal soul. Imagine the music he's making now. God must be smiling from ear to ear.

@tablarasa3862

Johnny was a genius !...No one has succeeded like him, in marrying the Anglo-saxon pop style with African melodies.

@claudedubois7011

Quel bonheur de rendre hommage à ce magnifique titre et à Johnny Clegg et Savuka ! Amina et sa cassette l'été 1987 en Colo, tout ça en boucle évidemment ! Retrouvé en CD quelques années plus tard, c'est je crois, l'album de ma vie.
Hommage à vous, Johnny Clegg, et à chacun des membres de Savuka.
🏆💐🍀💐🏆💐🍀💐🏆

@krzysztofwasilewski2266

Johnny will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace the Great Heart of Africa.

@seawhy9787

Nostalgia. RIP Johnny. I was a lil kid when I heard your songs and loved them. RIP

@ddgratobancodamien2252

J'aimais bien Johnny Clegg. En plus d'avoir du talent il a eu le courage de se porter défenseur de la contre-arpatheid. Tel John Steinbeck aux Etats-Unis qui fut le défenseur de l'amérique profonde du début du 20ème siècle.

@shayfarley7253

We had this on vinyl when I was a kid. Used to crank it and dance round on the deck all weekend :)

@arcajazz

Can't stop listening. R.i.p. JC.

Used to have this on tape. Good times.

@yekullukey

The Great Heart...RIP Mr Clegg.

@judicaelstreeter7713

RIP Mr Clegg🤲

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