Ready to Go
Republica
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Ready to go Ready to go You're weird, in tears, too near and too far away He said, saw red, went home, stayed in bed all day Your t-shirt, dish dirt Always love the one you hurt It's a crack, I'm back, yeah, I'm standing On the rooftop shouting out Baby, I'm ready to go I'm back and ready to go From the rooftops shout it out It's a crack, I'm back, yeah, I'm standing On the rooftops having it Baby, I'm ready to go I'm back and ready to go From the rooftops shout it out, shout it out You sleep, too deep, one week is another world (Big mouth), big mouth, (drop out), drop out You get what you deserve You're strange, insane, one thing you can never change It's a crack, I'm back, yeah, I'm standing On the rooftops shouting out Baby, I'm ready to go I'm back and ready to go From the rooftops shout it out It's a crack, I'm back, yeah, I'm standing On the rooftops having it Baby, I'm ready to go I'm back and ready to go From the rooftops shout it out, shout it out Ready to go Abused, confused, always love the one that Hurt ya, hurt ya, hurt ya, hurt ya It's a crack, I'm back, yeah, I'm standing On the rooftops shouting out Baby, I'm ready to go I'm back and ready to go From the rooftops shout it out It's a crack, I'm back, yeah, I'm standing On the rooftops having it Baby, I'm ready to go I'm back and ready to go From the rooftops shout it out It's a crack, baby, I'm ready to go Baby I'm ready to go Baby I'm ready to go Baby I'm ready to go Baby I'm ready to go Baby I'm ready to go Baby I'm ready to go Baby I'm ready to go Baby I'm ready to go
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Written by: JONATHAN MALE, TIM DORNEY, SAMANTHA SPRACKLING, TODD ANDREW
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Genre Facts"Ready to Go" is dubbed as an anthem of the Britpop/alternative genre. It features elements of techno, punk, rock, and electronic dance music.
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Chart Success FactsThis song charted in many countries upon its release in 1996, reaching number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, it peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart.
- "Ready To Go" remains Republica's biggest hit to date.
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Album FactsThe song appears on the band's self-titled debut album "Republica" which was released in 1996.
- The album achieved moderate success, and "Ready to Go" was the standout track.
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Performance and Tour Facts"Ready to Go" became an energetic anthem for the band's live shows and is often used to close their performances.
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Song Origin and Meaning FactsThe song was written by the band's members, Saffron, Tim Dorney, and Andy Todd.
- It's a confident, energetic, and defiant track that reflects the title's readiness to take on challenges and bold adventures.
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Music Video FactsThe music video for "Ready to Go," directed by Mark Adcock, features lead singer Saffron performing the song in various locations around London.
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Legacy FactsThe song has been widely used in media such as advertisements, films, and television series because of its high energy and catchy tune. Some notable inclusions are in the films "Pitch Perfect" and "Scream 2," and the TV shows "Queer as Folk" and "Baywatch."
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Remixes and Versions FactsThere are numerous remixes of "Ready to Go," including a popular US mix that caters more to the electronic dance music audience.
- The song was re-released in the UK in 1997 and 1999, with each release featuring different B-sides and remixes. The 1999 re-release saw "Ready to Go" peak at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Band FactsBefore forming Republica, keyboardist Tim Dorney was part of the dance band Flowered Up.
- The band's lead singer, Saffron, has contributed vocals to tracks by The Prodigy and The Cure.
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Song Production FactsThe song was produced by Republica along with Ben Grosse who is known for his work with Filter, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and Sevendust.
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