Monday, April 4, 2011

"I'm Ready"

"I'm Ready " was the title of my favourite song by R & B Artist Tevin Campbell which was included in the album "I'm Ready" released in 1993. This guy is so talented, he was just 16 when he recorded this album and also nominated for 3 Grammy awards in 1994. I just don't think they make music as good as this anymore. I love this kind of music , I love the heart and soul in his voice and in this song. Every song on this album is exceptional, however I just posted this one as it has special meaning to me.

I went on an overseas trip to the UK when I was 15 and thats when I bought this CD for the first time. I had originally heard and seen Tevin Campbell's music on the radio and on TV. My friend and I used to watch a Music TV Show every friday night ( a lot of it was in zulu) but they would play music videos ( in english) mainly R & B which I adored. The first time I heard this song I fell in love with it, there is just so much "Soul" in it .My friend always said I was a black soulful man in a past life because of my love for all this R & B. Maybe I was .. but I think I was a woman.

I love the way the song builds up to the line "And once again I'll be right here, waiting to share your love" There I was singing this song on karaoke alone at home, at least I thought I was alone , and my brother was standing by the door without me knowing and I was powering out that very line. I was so embarassed, but at least I thought I sounded half good.

The lyrics talk about a man waiting for a woman to tell him she's ready to give him the same love he's giving her. He recognises how "Uncool" the way she treats him is and how unsure her feelings are for him but he still chooses to wait for her.Love is a waiting game, but sometimes whether you're a man or a woman if you don't step up to the plate and " Be a man.. Do the right thing" someone else will be ready. That's life and that's the way the cookie crumbles..


Lyrics


Baby it was uncool to love me
Then leave me standing here now
Without a goodbye
And maybe I am the fool you call me
'Cause I'll be here standing,
Waiting to hear you say to me...

I'm ready, (you know I'm ready)
To love you (to love you)
Forever (forever)
Hey love now
Come and love me forever more

I'm ready, (you know I'm ready)
To love you (to love you)
Forever (forever)
Hey love now
Come and love me forever more

Sometimes, when I'm alone, I feel sad
I know you'll leave me once again
And take my pride
And maybe I am the fool you call me
'Cause I'll be here standing
Waiting to here you say to me...

I'm ready, (you know I'm ready)
To love you (to love you)
Forever (forever)
Hey love now
Come and love me forever more

I'm ready, (you know I'm ready)
To love you (to love you)
Forever (forever)
Hey love now
Come and love me forever more

And once again I'll be right here Waiting to share your love
But I hope this time for once
We'll forever mend it... oh

I'm ready, (you know I'm ready)
To love you (to love you)
Forever (forever)
Hey love now
Come and love me forever more

I'm ready, (you know I'm ready)
To love you (to love you)
Forever (forever)
Hey love now
Come and love me forever more



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