“Ready or Not” is a hit single by After 7. It was released on February 20, 1990 and is part of the band’s debut album.
It was the group’s first single to hit the top ten and was certified Gold in August 1990.
Fun Facts:
- After 7 is an American musical group founded in 1987 by brothers Melvin Edmond and Kevon Edmonds. They also brought in their friend Keith Mitchell.
- Kenneth Edmond’s stage name is Babyface. and he helped the Edmond brothers find a name for themselves. He also played a crucial role in helping the band find their first record deal with Virgin Records.
- The band’s first album, After 7, contained a total of three hit singles—”Ready or Not,” “Can’t Stop,” and “Heat of the Moment.” The album reached platinum status.
- “Ready or Not” peaked at the #7 place on the US Adult Contemporary and US Billboard Hot 100.
- It also reached the top spot on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.
- After 7’s second album, Takin’ My Time, also reached platinum status in 1992.
- Despite their success, the group disbanded in 1997 after their third album, Reflections, hit gold.
- Melvin began having health problems, so when the group got back together years later, his son Jason took his spot. Jason helped the group with their 2016 comeback album titled Timeless. This album included three top 10 hits.
- Melvin Edmonds died at the age of 65 on May 18, 2019. While the group continued touring, they stopped making any albums after his death.
Lyrics
I’ll give you the sun, the rain, the moon, the stars and the mountains
I’ll give you the world and all that you wish for
And even more
Girl I’ll love you more than you could know
And that’s for sure
I’d climb the highest hill, cross the widest sea
Nothing could discourage me
And I pray that you’ll be always there for me forevermore, oh
Ready or not
I’ll give you everything and more
All that I’ve got is yours
I’ll give you everything
All that you’re looking for
I’ll give you my heart, my soul, my time my love is a fountain
I will be your earth
Ooh and all that you need for and even more
‘Cause girl I love you more than words can show
My love is pure
I, I’ll walk a thousand miles, sail a thousand seas
Nothing will discourage me
And I pray that you will be always there for me forevermore
Ready or not
Don’t you know, don’t you know, you should know
I’ll give you everything, ooh (and more)
I’ll give you more
You got to know it baby
All that I’ve got
Baby, it’s yours little girl
I’ll give you everything (every little thing)
All that you’re looking for
Woah, everything is not anything
If you’re not here to share my dreams
You don’t know what it means to me
If you’ll accept my love
Ooh I dedicate my love, my soul, my heart beats for you
Girl I can’t get enough so I’ll wait for your love
There’s nothing that I’d rather do, oh
Ready or not
(I) I’ll give you everything (ooh lady) and more
I’ll give you more, you got to know it, baby
All that I’ve got
Hey it’s yours (anything you want)
I’ll give you everything (anything you need, baby just say, it’s yours, oh)
All that you’re looking for
Ready or not
Oh baby
I’ll give you everything
I’m gonna give ya, I’m gonna give you some more (and more)
Every little thing that I got
All that I’ve got
Hey it’s yours
I’ll give you everything, every little thing, baby
All that you’re looking for, oh
Ready or not
Don’t you know, don’t you know, you should know
I’ll give you everything
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