From the recording I'm Ready
A song about resilience, having previously turned your back on love and then come face to face with the reality that it’s never too late. “Could I be ready for someone new to take me on?”
Lyrics
I'M READY
Words & Music by James Webb
© 2008 Son OF Jack WAM
Chorus Turned my back on love,
Burned by a woman, she did me wrong.
I faced the world alone,
Made up my mind to hold out strong.
But I didn’t see you coming,
Slipped under my guard,
And I was gone, gone, gone.
Maybe I’m ready this time,
Someone to take me on.
V1 A couple of changes behind her,
Said I had to grow.
If I was willing to work on it,
Swore she wouldn’t go.
Did everything she asked me,
From the outside in, turned inside out,
But she left me a note, of the ties she’d unbound.
Chorus 2 So I turned my back on love,
Trust and betrayal, that same old song.
Walked the road alone,
Telling my heart to hold out strong.
But I didn’t see you coming,
Slipped under my guard,
And I was gone, gone, gone.
Maybe I’m ready this time,
Someone to take me on.
V2 Knew you well when I met you,
Well that’s how it seemed.
We dined down by the ocean,
All hope redeemed.
Now best of all is the music,
When you take my hand, when I hear you say
“I love you sweetheart, It’ll be OK”.
Chorus 3 Well I had turned my back on love,
Trust and betrayal that same old song.
Walked the road alone,
Telling my heart to hold out strong.
But I didn’t see you coming,
Slipped under my guard,
And now I’m gone, gone, gone.
Now that I’m ready, are you?
Ready to take me on.
Tag Now that I’m ready, my darling
Come on and take me on.
Vocals: James Webb
Backing Vocals: Martine Monroe
Keys: James Webb
Guitars: James Webb
Alto Sax: Martha Baartz
Bass: programmed by James Webb
Drums: Shannon Forrest