Ready or Not Songtext
von Gil Scott‐Heron

I wonder if you′re ready
I'd like to introduce you to some feelings from Jamaica
Talking ′bout reggae
Ready or not

I wonder if you're ready
I'd like to bring you closer to vibrations from Jamaica
Talking ′bout the reggae
Ready or not

You feel
Golden sunshine on your face
You smile
′Cause when the music is playing
Your body's a-swaying

I wanna see you smiling
I′d like to bring you cooking with the spices from Jamaica
Take you to the island
Ready or not


I love you when you smile, baby
You never have the drama, just relax so we can take you
Take you to the islands
Ready or not

You feel
As the gentle music flows
You smile
'Cause when the music is playing
Your body′s a-swaying

Feel the beauty
Sing along
All the things that we want to share with you
Are here in the sun
Talking 'bout spirit
Just you sit back
We can carry you off with the music to Jamaica

Wonder if you′re ready
We got to get a move on 'cause we're going to Jamaica
Talking ′bout reggae
Ready or not


Wonder if you′re ready
I've got to give you feelings that will take you to Jamaica
Giving you the reggae
Ready or not

And you feel golden sunshine on your face
Give me your smile
′Cause the brothers be playin'
Your body is swaying

Feel the beauty
Sing along
All the things that we want to share with you
Are here in the sun

Talking ′bout spirit
Just you sit back
Only one thing to close to heaven is Jamaica

Wonder if you ready
I'd like to get you feelin′ like you're going to Jamaica
Take you with the reggae
Ready or not

Talking 'bout the reggae
Ready or not
Talking ′bout reggae
Ready or not
I′m talking 'bout the reggae
Ready or not