Are You Ready – English Lyrics

• By: The Isley Brothers, Santana

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying fusion of The Isley Brothers and Santana's "Are You Ready," a powerful blend of soul, funk, and rock that opens their "Power of Peace" album. This energetic track, with its compelling lyrics and rich musicality, offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with English through its vibrant expressions and profound message of unity and readiness for positive change. Explore the artistry of two legendary groups coming together to create something truly special.

[English]

Clap your hands

stomp your feet

Clap your hands

stomp your feet

Clap your hands, ah

Clap your hands, come on now

Stomp your feet

Clap your hands

Stomp your feet

Clap your hands, come on now

Stomp your feet

Clap your hands (give it)

Stomp your feet

Clap your hands, come on now

Stomp your feet

Clap your hands

Stomp your feet

Wouh!

Are you ready people for the brand new groove?

Are you ready people for the brand new groove?

Are you ready people when you walk down the street?

Are you ready for the people you've got to meet?

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Hey, come on

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Ooh, come on

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Come on

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Wouh!

Ooh

Ah

Ooh

Ah

Ooh

Ah

Ooh

Ah

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
clap /klæp/ A2	verb - to strike the palms of (one's hands) together with a sudden explosive sound, as in applause.
hands /hændz/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, four fingers, and a thumb.
stomp /stɒmp/ B1	verb - to tread heavily and noisily, typically in order to show anger or to make a rhythm.
feet /fiːt/ A1	noun - the lower extremity of the leg, below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks.
ready /ˈrɛdi/ A2	adjective - in a suitable state for an activity, action, or situation; fully prepared.
people /ˈpiːpəl/ A1	noun - human beings in general or considered collectively.
brand /brænd/ B1	noun - a type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name. adjective - completely new (used in the phrase 'brand new').
new /njuː/ A1	adjective - not existing before; recently made, invented, or discovered.
groove /ɡruːv/ B2	noun - (in music) a pronounced rhythmic pulse or sense of swing; a state of enjoying oneself and performing well.
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.
street /striːt/ A1	noun - a public road in a city or town.
meet /miːt/ A1	verb - to come into the presence or company of (someone) by chance or arrangement.
come /kʌm/ A1	verb - to move or travel towards or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker. (Often used in exhortations like 'come on' to encourage action or speed).

Key Grammar Structures

• Are you ready people for the brand new groove?

  ➔ Present Simple Question

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense with 'are' to ask about readiness, a common structure for questions.

• Clap your hands, come on now

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The sentence uses the imperative mood to give a direct command, 'clap your hands', with 'come on now' adding urgency.

• Are you ready people when you walk down the street?

  ➔ Present Simple Question with Time Clause

  ➔ The sentence combines a present simple question with a time clause 'when you walk down the street', indicating a specific situation.

• Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

  ➔ Interjection

  ➔ The repeated 'ooh' is an interjection used to express emotion or fill a pause in the song.

• Wouh!

  ➔ Exclamation

  ➔ The word 'Wouh!' is an exclamation used to express excitement or surprise.