Ready to Start
Arcade Fire
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Businessmen drink my blood Like the kids in art school said they would And I guess I'll just begin again You say you, can we still be friends If I was scared I would And if I was bored You know I would And if I was yours Well I'm not All the kids have always known That the emperor wears no clothes But to bow to down to them anyway Is better than being alone If I was scared I would And if I was bored You know I would And if I was yours But I'm not Now you're knocking at my door Saying please come out against tonight But I would rather be alone Than pretend I feel alright If the businessmen drink my blood Like the kids in art school said they would Then I guess I'll just begin again You say you can still be friends If I was scared I would And if I was pure You know I would And if I was yours But I'm not Now I'm ready to start If I was scared I would And if I was pure You know I would And if I was yours But I'm not Now I'm ready to start Now I'm ready to start I would rather be wrong Than live in the shadows of your song My mind is open wide And now I'm ready to start Now I'm ready to start My mind is open wide And now I'm ready to start Your mind surely opened the door To step out into the dark Now I'm ready
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Written by: Jeremy Gara, Regine Chassagne, Richard R Parry, Tim Kingsbury, William Butler, Win Butler
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13 facts about this song
Album Fact"Ready to Start" is a song by the Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, and it is taken off their third studio album, The Suburbs, which was launched in 2010.
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Genre Fact"Ready to Start" falls under the genre of art rock and indie rock, representing the band's exploration into nostalgic yet contemporary sounds.
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Award FactThe album "The Suburbs", including "Ready to Start", won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2011.
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Chart factThe song peaked at number 78 on Billboard Hot 100 and at number 16 on the Alternative Songs chart in the United States.
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Video FactThe video for "Ready to Start" primarily features a performance by Arcade Fire at their 2011 gig at Hackney’s St John-at-Hackney Church in London.
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Lyrics FactAs many songs from The Suburbs, "Ready to Start" lyrically reflects the band's sentiments about growing up in the suburbs and the aspects of nostalgia, youth, and regret associated with it.
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Live Performance Fact"Ready to Start" has been a staple in Arcade Fire's live performances since its release, often including a pulsating drum beat and a powerful ending.
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Cultural FactThe song, along with the rest of The Suburbs album, was inspired by band members Win and William Butler's upbringing in the suburban town of The Woodlands, Texas.
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Music FactMusically, "Ready to Start" features a driving rhythm and a mix of shimmering synthesizers, guitar, and string textures, showcasing the band's eclectic sound.
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Critical Reception FactCritics praised "Ready to Start" for its evocative lyrics and distinctive sound, and it regularly appears on lists of Arcade Fire's best songs.
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Vinyl Release FactA 12" single of "Ready to Start" was released for Record Store Day Black Friday in 2012, featuring a remix of the song on the B-side.
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Collaboration FactThe remix of "Ready to Start" found on the 12" single was done in collaboration with Damian Taylor, a Grammy nominated record producer.
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Influence FactThe song influenced countless indie rock bands with its cinematic soundscapes and emotionally charged lyrics.
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