: The song opens by recalling an "August night" when a loved one was taken to "another place" by a "wall that divides us".
The lyrics of "Ready Or Not," originally released on Bananarama's 1986 album , tell a somber story of a lover separated by political borders and conflict. Bananarama - Ready Or Not (AJ's Retro Mix 2021)
: The narrator refuses to give up the fight, declaring that they are "heading over the border" to find their partner. : The song opens by recalling an "August
: Unlike their more playful hits like Venus , "Ready Or Not" belongs to the "rock-based, serious-minded pop" era of the band, addressing real-world obstacles in relationships. The 2021 Remix: A Digital Rebirth : Unlike their more playful hits like Venus
The story behind combines a high-stakes tale of separation with a modern, nostalgic rebirth of the track's sound. The Original Story: Love and Resistance