I'm Ready
Ready for Love: Albert King's Bluesy Anthem of Passion and Rebellion
Lyrics
I'm ready, ready as anybody can be
I am prepared, fully ready, more than anyone else could be.
I'm ready, ready as anybody can be
Reiterating readiness, emphasizing the preparedness for something.
Now I'm ready for you, I hope you're ready for me
Expressing readiness for another person, hoping they are prepared as well.
I got an axe handle pistol built on a graveyard frame
Describing a powerful weapon, possibly symbolizing strength or toughness.
Shootin' tombstone bullets, wearin' ball and chain
Using vivid imagery of tombstone bullets and a ball and chain, suggesting a challenging or difficult situation.
I'm drinkin' TNT, smokin' dynamite, I hope some screwball start a fight
Indulging in dangerous substances like TNT and dynamite, perhaps to cope with stress or provoke a reaction.
I'm ready, ready as anybody can be
Reaffirming readiness, emphasizing personal preparedness.
Now I'm ready for you, I hope you're ready for me
Repeating readiness in the context of the other person, expressing anticipation of their readiness.
All you pretty little chicks with your pretty little hair,
Addressing a group of attractive women, acknowledging a perceived doubt about personal worth or status.
I know you think that I ain't nowhere
Acknowledging the perception that others may think less of the speaker.
But stop what your doin' an' look over here,
Calling for attention and promising to prove one's worth.
I'll prove to ya, baby, that I ain't no square
Asserting that the speaker is not conventional or dull, challenging stereotypes.
I'm ready, ready as anybody can be
Reiterating personal readiness with confidence.
Now I'm ready for you, I hope you're ready for me
Expressing readiness for the other person again, reiterating anticipation.
I been drinkin' gin like never before
Admitting to excessive drinking of gin, potentially as a form of self-indulgence or coping mechanism.
I feel so good, babe, I want you to know
Feeling positive and wanting the other person to be aware of the speaker's good mood.
One more drink, and I wish you would
Expressing a desire for one more drink, possibly for increased confidence or enjoyment.
I takes a whole lotta lovin' to make me feel good, 'cause
Stating the need for a significant amount of love to feel good, implying a longing for emotional fulfillment.
I'm ready, ready as anybody can be
Repeating the assertion of personal readiness.
Now I'm ready for you, I hope you're ready for me
Reiterating readiness for the other person, maintaining a hopeful tone.
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