Are You Ready Girl?
The Kinks · Other Songs - The Kinks
Are you positive, are you sure,
And are you ready girl?
Are you ready?
Though it's fun you talk about[?],
It's the night life you explore.
And are you ready girl?
Are you ready?
'Cause you're living with a man
Who will find no understanding.
Do you mind if I layed down and cried?
Do you ever know the way,
That I feel for you each day?
So are you ready girl?
Are you ready?
Are you ready girl?
Are you ready?
Are you ready girl?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready girl?
Are you ready?
He'll buy you diamonds, he'll buy you rings,
He'll buy your time, he'll buy you sin.[?]
So are you ready girl?
Are you ready?
He'll keep you laughing for a while,
Then he'll leave you with a smile.
So are you ready girl?
Are you ready?
'Cause you're living with a man
Who will find no understanding.
Do you mind if I layed down and cried?
Do you ever know the way,
That I feel for you each day?
So are you ready girl?
Are you ready?
Are you ready girl?
Are you ready?
Are you ready girl?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready girl?
Are you ready?
Are You Ready Girl?
Released by The Kinks in 1966, "Are You Ready Girl?" stands as a quintessential example of the band's mid-period pop-rock sound, blending catchy melodies with the group's signature wit. The track exemplifies Ray Davies' ability to craft relatable narratives about teenage romance and the anxieties of courtship, delivered with a polished production that defined the era's British Invasion aesthetic. As part of their extensive discography, the song showcases the band's transition from raw garage rock to more refined studio craftsmanship, capturing the youthful energy and social commentary that characterized their work during the mid-1960s. Its enduring appeal lies in its universal themes and melodic structure, making it a staple of classic rock collections.