People Get Ready
Alicia Keys · Other Songs - Alicia Keys
People get ready
There's a train a-coming
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear diesels humming
You don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
Yeah yeah yeah
[Verse1: Lyfe Jennings]
People get ready
For the train to Jordan
Picking up passengers
From coast to coast
Faith is the key
Open the doors and board them
There's room for all
Among the loved and lost
[Verse2: Alicia Keys]
Now there ain't no room
For the hopeless sinner
Who's hard on mankind
Just to save his own (beleive me now)
Have pity on those
Whose chances are thinner
Cause there's no hiding place
From the Kingdom's Throne
[Hook: Alicia Keys & Lyfe Jennigs]
So people get ready
There's a train a-coming
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear diesels a- humming
You don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
Yeah yeah yeah
People Get Ready
Alicia Keys delivers a soulful rendition of 'People Get Ready,' channeling the spiritual energy of classic gospel and R&B traditions. The track serves as a powerful testament to her ability to reinterpret timeless material with contemporary vocal prowess and emotional depth. While the original composition is a cornerstone of the 1960s soul revival, Keys' version anchors the song in her own discography, reflecting her commitment to exploring themes of faith, resilience, and community. Her delivery blends smooth phrasing with raw intensity, creating a recording that honors the source material while establishing her own distinct voice within the genre. This track exemplifies her skill in weaving together historical influences with modern production sensibilities, resulting in a performance that resonates across generations of listeners.