The businessmen drink my blood
00:19
Like the kids in art school said they would
00:34
And I guess I'll just begin again
00:38
You say, "Can we still be friends?"
00:43
00:48
If I was scared, I would
00:52
And if I was bored, you know I would
00:56
And if I was yours, but I'm not
01:00
All the kids have always known
01:09
That the emperor wears new clothes
01:14
But they bow down to him anyway
01:19
Because it's better than being alone
01:23
01:27
If I was scared, I would
01:30
And if I was bored, you know I would
01:35
And if I was yours, but I'm not
01:41
Now you're knocking at my door
01:49
Saying, "Please, come out with us tonight"
01:55
But I would rather be alone
01:59
Than pretend I feel alright
02:04
If the businessmen drink my blood
02:09
Like the kids in art school said they would
02:14
Then I guess I'll just begin again
02:19
You say, "Can we still be friends?"
02:24
If I was scared, I would
02:30
And if I was pure, you know I would
02:35
And if I was yours, but I'm not
02:41
Now I'm ready to start
02:47
If I was scared, I would
02:52
And if I was pure, you know I would
02:56
And if I was yours, but I'm not
03:02
Now I'm ready to start
03:07
Now I'm ready to start
03:15
03:16
I would rather be wrong
03:22
Than live in the shadows of your song
03:32
My mind is open wide
03:36
And now I'm ready to start
03:38
Now I'm ready to start
03:44
My mind is open wide
03:51
Now I'm ready to start
03:54
Not sure you'll open the door
03:58
To step out into the dark
04:01
Now I'm ready
04:06
04:13
Lyrics & Translation
Discover the powerful message of self-discovery and renewal in Arcade Fire's "Ready to Start." This indie rock track encourages you to question the world around you and embrace your own path, making it a perfect song for those learning to express their individuality and aspirations in English.
[English]
The businessmen drink my bloodLike 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 new clothes
But they bow down to him anyway
Because 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 I feel alright
If the businessmen drink 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
Now I'm ready to start
Not sure you'll open the door
To step out into the dark
Now I'm ready
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