You need someone to make it last
No Romeos who love and leave you fast
They fade away
Tonight, you’re not gonna be alone
Making love on the telephone
Oh, baby, baby if you can hold on
I’m gonna take you all the way tonight
I like ’em down and dirty, so hold on tight
Come on
(Come on, come on, get ready)
Come on
(Come on, come on, get ready)
You look sharp in your dancing shoes
You got style, you got the moves
Oh, you’re so hot, girl and on the loose
You’re caught up in a danger zone
Just seventeen but you act full grown
Oh, the night life, baby, is turning you on
You want to take me all the way tonight
Take my hand, you can feel the heat
You make me feel alright
Come on
(Come on, come on, get ready)
Come on
(Come on, come on, get ready)
Come on
(Come on, come on, get ready)
Come on
(Come on, come on, get ready)
Ah, ha ha ha ha ha ha
Come here, baby
Aw, yeah
Come on, come on
Come on, come on
Come on, come on
Come on, come on
Are you ready? (Come on, come on)
Get ready
Are you ready? (Come on, come on)
Get ready (Come on, come on)
Come on
(Come on, come on, get ready)
Come on
(Come on, come on, get ready)
Come on
(Come on, come on, get ready)
Come on
(Come on, come on, get ready)
Oh, man
Electric Anticipation: Interpreting “Get Ready”
Bon Jovi’s “Get Ready” captures the rush of youthful desire and nocturnal adventure. The lyrics paint a vivid scene of two people caught up in the excitement of the moment, eager to seize the night. There’s a strong sense of urgency and anticipation, with lines like “I’m gonna take you all the way tonight” reflecting a fearless embrace of passion and spontaneity. The repeated calls to “get ready” serve as both a rallying cry and an invitation, drawing the listener into the high-energy world of rock ‘n’ roll romance. At its core, the song is about living in the now and letting go of inhibitions, all set to a driving beat that’s impossible to resist.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora
- Release Year: 1984
- Label: Mercury Records