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AJR

I'm Ready

Release date: 13th November 2012

From I’m Ready - EP
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About This Track

'I'm Ready' is a propulsive invitation to the dancefloor, built on the brothers' gift for infectious hooks and the kind of production that makes standing still difficult. The track moves through verses of flirtation and desire with a lightness that keeps the mood playful rather than heavy, the pre-chorus pulling back to something almost confessional before the chorus arrives with its insistent question: are you ready for tonight? The song's architecture is clean and repeating, a structure that serves the material well. AJR layer their voices across the chorus, creating a sense of collective energy, whilst the bridge strips things down to a chant of readiness that builds momentum toward the final push. It's a track designed for movement and for the particular pleasure of being asked to join in, the production bright enough to sustain repeated listens without wearing out its welcome.

"I'm Ready" is a track by AJR, from the album I’m Ready - EP, released 13th November 2012. Full lyrics are available below.

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AJR

AJR

Lyrics

I'm Ready

[Intro]

I'm ready...

[Verse 1: Jack Met & Ryan Met]

You're feeling good, you're feeling right

Across the floor, and I'm already losing my mind

Baby girl, looking fine

Watch you playing and playing and playing these guys

Catch my stare, little smile

Tell me that you're ready and you're feeling the vibe

Someday I'll be so damn sublime

We'll arrive behind a hashtag sign

[Pre-Chorus: Jack Met]

I won't forget you, but I may

Forget your name

[Chorus: AJR]

My lady

I know what you're thinking

When the bass starts ringing

Can you tell me when you're stoked to start?

Are you ready for tonight, setting it on fire

And we'll dance until we're dumb in the dark

My lady, I know what you're thinking

When the bass starts ringing

Can you tell me when you're stoked to start?

Are you ready for tonight, setting it on fire

And we'll dance until we're dumb in the dark

[Post-Chorus: AJR]

Are you ready?

I'm ready...

[Verse 2: Ryan Met]

Break me down, dirty jokes

Watch me dear, and say what you wanna know (Say what you wanna know)

Beauty lies, within the eyes

Of the beholder, I'll be holding you close all night

[Pre-Chorus: Jack Met]

I won't forget you, but I may

Forget your name

[Chorus: AJR]

My lady

I know what you're thinking

When the bass starts ringing

Can you tell me when you're stoked to start?

Are you ready for tonight, setting it on fire

And we'll dance until we're dumb in the dark

My lady, I know what you're thinking

When the bass starts ringing

Can you tell me when you're stoked to start?

Are you ready for tonight, setting it on fire

And we'll dance until we're dumb in the dark

[Post-Chorus: AJR]

Are you ready?

I'm ready...

[Bridge: Adam Met & Jack Met]

Break me down, I'm ready, break me down  (Oh, oh, oh)

Break me down, I'm ready, break me down  (Break me down now, break me down)

Break me down, I'm ready, break me down

Break me down, I'm ready, break me down

[Pre-Chorus: Jack Met]

I won't forget you, but I may

Forget your name

[Outro: Adam Met, Jack Met & All]

I'm ready...

Break me down, I'm ready, break me down (Oh, oh, oh)

Break me down, I'm ready, break me down

Are you ready?

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From I’m Ready - EP

2012
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    Credits

    Production & Engineering

    Writer
    Adam Met, Jack Met, Ryan Met
    Producer
    Ryan Met
    Arranger
    Ryan Met
    Mastering Engineer
    Chris Gehringer
    Mixing Engineer
    Ryan Met
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