Gettin' Ready
UFO · Official Bootleg Box Set, 1975-1982 [2009]
How were you to make the pieces fit
Into a plan to start a new life
Friends pat your back, then stab you with a knife
** I must be blind I'm gettin' ready to be defined
No [loose connections] cause it feels alright
I'm gettin ready to hit the [line]
Can you fee me inside and out, I'm just waiting for you
['cause] it's alright now I know just what I want to do
** repeat
When a day breaks, turns you around
And your world upside down
And the visions fade
Rights and wrongs and just where you've gone
** repeat
Making out is such an awful drag
And I could lose my mind and every time that I turned around
I never knew if I could really find you
[instrumental]
*repeat
** repeat
Gettin' Ready - UFO
UFO's 'Gettin' Ready' stands as a quintessential example of the band's 1970s hard rock and new wave fusion, characterized by its driving rhythm section and melodic sensibilities. Recorded during the era when the group was redefining the British rock sound with a blend of punk energy and psychedelic textures, the track exemplifies their signature approach to live performance and studio production. Featured on the 'Official Bootleg Box Set, 1975-1982,' the recording captures the raw power and dynamic interplay that defined UFO's catalog during this prolific period. The song reflects the band's ability to craft anthemic tracks that balance aggressive guitar work with catchy hooks, cementing their legacy as a key force in the post-punk and hard rock landscape of the mid-1970s.