Ready to Start
Ready to Start

Arcade Fire - Ready to Start Lyrics

When life hands you lemons, but the lemons are actually metaphorical vampires sipping at your creative juices, what's one to do? Arcade Fire's melodic manifesto dives into the existential play of societal puppetry and the yearning for authenticity. Here, the… Read more

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Jun 27, 2011
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Ready to Start Lyrics

The businessmen are drinking my blood
Like the kids in art school said they would
And I guess I'll just begin again
You say, "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
But I'm not

All the kids have always known
That the emperor wears no clothes
But they bow to down to him anyway
'Cause it's 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 with us tonight"
But I would rather be alone
Than pretend that I feel alright
If the businessmen are drinking my blood
Like the kids in art school said they would
Then I guess I'll just begin again
You say, "can we 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
You're not sure you'll open the door
To step out into the dark
Now I'm ready

Writer(s): Jeremy Gara, Regine Chassagne, Richard R Parry, Tim Kingsbury, William Butler, Win Butler
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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What is the Meaning of Ready to Start?

When life hands you lemons, but the lemons are actually metaphorical vampires sipping at your creative juices, what's one to do? Arcade Fire's melodic manifesto dives into the existential play of societal puppetry and the yearning for authenticity. Here, the protagonist observes the facade and fakery, likening superficial friendships to art-school prophecies. Yet, amid the cacophony of empty social invitations and hollow traditions, emerges a personal renaissance. With a mind as open as the Atlantic Ocean, our hero is ready to step out of the shadows and onto their own stage. It's less about shaking hands with businessmen and more about shaking off chains, preferring a solo adventure in the dark over a life drenched in someone else's tune. So, buckle up – they're ready for the encore of a lifetime.

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