Ready to Go
Hurts
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Jackie's just 17, and hard to please She steps on the scene, like a gypsy queen And she's looking at everybody, with a secret smile She got a black tattoo on her body And it says "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" You don't know what she's seen, or where she's been But you catch her eye, and it makes you freeze And she's looking at everybody, with a secret smile She got a black tattoo on her body And it says "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" The devil's dancing toe to toe When the reaper comes, I'll be ready to go The devil's dancing toe to toe When the reaper comes, I'll be ready to go The devil's dancing toe to toe When the reaper comes, I'll be ready to go "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go" "When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
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Written by: Theo Hutchcraft, Adam Anderson, David Sneddon
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Ready to Go" falls under the genre of synth-pop and new wave music.
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Album AssociationThe song "Ready to Go" is part of Hurt's third studio album, "Desire," which was released in 2017.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Ready to Go" managed to peak at number 77 in the UK Singles Chart, showcasing a moderate success.
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Song Release"Ready to Go" was officially released on 1st September 2017 as the second single from their album "Desire."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ready to Go" presents a narrative about life and death, featuring a lavish funeral procession and dancing pallbearers, and has garnered millions of views on platforms like YouTube.
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Song LyricsThe song lyrics have an underpinning theme of optimism and overcoming hardships, which resonates with audiences worldwide.
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Song DurationThe official runtime of "Ready to Go" is 3 minutes and 39 seconds, making it a standard length for a pop song.
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SongwritersBoth members of Hurts, Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson, penned the song.
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Production Team"Ready to Go" was produced by the band itself along with Jonny Coffer, who has also worked with notable artists like Beyoncé and Emeli Sandé.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the catchy tune of "Ready to Go" and its uplifting lyrics.
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Live Performances"Ready to Go" has been included in the setlist of Hurts' concerts, often receiving a highly positive response from the audience.
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Usage in MediaThe track has been used for various radio broadcasts, TV shows, and even in commercials due to its catchy and upbeat rhythm.
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Streaming NumbersOn platforms like Spotify, "Ready to Go" continues to pull in millions of streams, even years after its release.
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Artistic StyleThe song sticks to Hurt's signature style of synthesizer-based beats and heartfelt, passionate lyrics.
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Related AchievementsThe success of "Ready to Go" and other songs from the album "Desire" helped Hurts embark on their major "Desire Tour".
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