Music was present in the Champion household, primarily from Jason’s father,… Read Full Bio ↴Music was present in the Champion household, primarily from Jason’s father, an elder in the church. By the 11th grade a brief encounter with Gerald Levert led to an audition, Jason and David became the R&B group Men At Large barely out of high school. Their self titled debut album and their sophomore recording, One Size Fits All catapulted the young adults to the stratosphere singing. David desired to go solo and the record label wished to sever ties. A chance reintroduction with Kirk Franklin, with whom he had been acquainted during his Men At Large days, led to Champion’s contribution on Franklin’s Hero album and tour, beginning in March 2005. While on tour with Mary Mary, Champion became acquainted with Erica Campbell’s husband, famed producer, Warryn Campbell. When Franklin decided to downsize in February 2007, Champion and Campbell stayed connected. Campbell produced Champion, alongside his wife Erica who contributed vocals to the uptempo, bouncy track “Always. Co-written with songwriter/producer/artist Eric Dawkins, the song thankfully “is about being encouraged. Reflections also carries three other ageless tracks from that period in Champion’s life including “Find A Reason,” “For Better or For Worse,” a duet with his wife, Paula and “He Is the Way.” All Champion needed was a simple piano to convey his whole heart and love of Jesus Christ on “He Is the Way.”

Are You Ready
jason champion Lyrics

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Are you ready, it′s almost time
Ooh he's coming back y′all, like a thief in the night
Are you ready, are you ready, are you ready oh now

It maybe morning, night or noon
I don't know, but it's going to be soon
Are you ready, are you ready, are you ready

And oh, when we all, get to heaven
That′s the day when, we′ll be shouting
Oh That's the day when
That we′re going to be so glad, ooh that we're ready
(Are you ready, are you ready)

Listen, do you know him, as your King
Lord And Savior of everything
Are you ready, are you ready, are you ready
(Are you ready, are you ready)

When we all get up to Heaven
That′s the day when, we'll be shouting
′Cause we'll be so glad, oh so glad
We were ready
(Are you ready, are you ready)

I can't Wait, for that day
No more trouble, it′s all gone away
I can′t wait, to see my saviors face
(Are you ready, are you ready)
Would your soul be lost, if he came back today, oh
Got my things all ready, 'cause I don′t want to be late

Oh on the day, on that day
I just want to be ready on that day
Oh be ready, oh be ready, oh be ready
And oh be ready, oh be Ready, oh Be Ready

Oh when He cracks the sky (be ready, be ready)
Oh
Will we meet in the great by and by

Oh
Haha, I like that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jason Champion's song, "Are You Ready," are a call to all believers to be prepared for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The opening lines assert that it is almost time and that the return will be sudden and unexpected just like a thief in the night. The repetition of the question, "Are You Ready," emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the event. The context of the song suggests that readiness entails having a personal relationship with Jesus as Lord and Savior, living according to his principles and being faithful in service until His return.

The middle verses of the song reiterate the unpredictable nature of the return, saying it could be at any time of the day or night. The certainty of the event, even if the specific timing is unknown, demands that individuals be ready. The song encourages listeners to have an assurance of salvation so that when they meet the Lord, they will be among the redeemed who will be glad to see Jesus.

The chorus of the song talks about the joy of freedom from troubles and the excitement of seeing Jesus face to face. It also implies that being ready is a personal choice and deciding to be prepared in case Christ comes back today or tomorrow.

Line by Line Meaning

Are you ready, it's almost time
The singer is asking the listener if they are prepared, as something significant is about to happen

Ooh he's coming back y'all, like a thief in the night
The singer is referring to the imminent return of Jesus, which will happen suddenly and unexpectedly

Are you ready, are you ready, are you ready oh now
The singer is emphasizing the importance of being prepared for Jesus' return

It maybe morning, night or noon
The artist is unsure of when Jesus will return - it could be at any time of day

I don't know, but it's going to be soon
Despite the uncertainty of the timing, the artist is confident that Jesus' return is imminent

And oh, when we all, get to heaven
The singer is referring to the afterlife and the joyous experience of being in heaven

That's the day when, we'll be shouting
The singer is describing the excitement and happiness that will occur upon entering heaven

That we're going to be so glad, ooh that we're ready
The artist is highlighting the importance of being prepared for heaven by living a righteous life

Listen, do you know him, as your King
The artist is asking the listener if they have a relationship with Jesus and recognize him as their savior

Lord And Savior of everything
The artist is emphasizing the significance of Jesus as the ultimate savior and ruler

When we all get up to Heaven
The singer is once again referring to the experience of entering heaven

′Cause we'll be so glad, oh so glad
The artist is reiterating the joyous emotions that will be felt upon entering heaven

We were ready
The singer is highlighting the importance of being prepared for heaven, as it will bring great happiness

I can't Wait, for that day
The singer is expressing excitement for the day when they will enter heaven

No more trouble, it′s all gone away
The singer is referring to the end of worldly problems and the peace that will be experienced in heaven

I can't wait, to see my saviors face
The artist is expressing longing to see Jesus once they enter heaven

Would your soul be lost, if he came back today, oh
The artist is asking a thought-provoking question about the listener's preparedness for Jesus' return

Got my things all ready, 'cause I don′t want to be late
The singer is emphasizing the importance of being prepared by living a righteous life, so as not to miss the opportunity to enter heaven

Oh on the day, on that day
The singer is referring to the day of Jesus' return and the importance of being prepared for it

I just want to be ready on that day
The artist is emphasizing the importance of being prepared for Jesus' return and entering heaven

Oh be ready, oh be ready, oh be ready
The artist is once again emphasizing the importance of being prepared for Jesus' return and entering heaven

Oh when He cracks the sky (be ready, be ready)
The artist is referring to the sudden and unexpected nature of Jesus' return

Will we meet in the great by and by
The singer is asking a rhetorical question about whether people will be prepared to enter heaven upon Jesus' return

Haha, I like that
The artist is expressing joy and enthusiasm for the message they are sharing

Writer(s): Warryn Campbell, Trecina Atkins-campbell, Erica Atkins-campbell

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