Ready, steady, go
I’m not in love with television
I’m not in love with the radio
I’m not in love with the Kings Road
“Because I’m in love with Cathy McGowan”, she said
“Ready, steady, go and all things”, she said
Like ready, steady, go, I want it fabulous
I say, “Ready, steady, go”
“I’m not in love with Juke Box Jury
I’m not in love with thank you jucky stars
I’m not in love with Twiggy
Because I’m in love with Cathy McGowan”, she said
“Ready, steady, go and all things”, she said
Like ready, steady, go, I want it fabulous
I say, “Ready, steady, go”
I’m still in love with the Beatles
I was in love with the Stones, no satisfaction
I was in love with Bobby Dylan
Because I’m in love with rock ‘n’ roll
“Ready, steady, go and all things”, she said
Like ready, steady, go, I want it fabulous
I say, “Ready, steady, go
Ready, steady, go
Go, go, go
Ready, steady, go
Ready, steady, who?
Ready, steady, stone
Go, go, go, go
Celebrating Youthful Rebellion and Pop Culture
In “Ready, Steady, Go,” Billy Idol crafts a vivid homage to 1960s British pop culture, referencing iconic television shows, musicians, and personalities. The song’s energetic chorus and rapid-fire name-drops evoke the excitement of the era’s music scene while highlighting the singer’s personal allegiances. Idol contrasts mainstream trends and figures—like television, radio, and fashion icons—with his devotion to rock ‘n’ roll and the enigmatic Cathy McGowan, a symbol of youthful rebellion and individuality. The repeated call to “go” embodies a desire for action, change, and something “fabulous,” encapsulating the restless spirit of rock and its fans.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol
- Songwriters: Billy Idol, Tony James
- Release Year: 1978