Jackson 5 - Ready Or Not (Here I Come) Lyrics






(Ready)
(Get ready)
(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna find you
And keep you happy
(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna love you
And make you love me

You can't run away
(You can't run away)
From this love I got, oh baby
(You can't run away)
Hey baby, 'cause I got a lot, yeah
Anywhere you go
(Anywhere you go)
My poor heart got to know, oh baby
Hey baby, you can't hide from my love, oh no

(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna find you
And keep you happy
(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna love you
And make you love me

Anywhere you go
My poor heart got to know
Oh baby, hey baby
You can't hide from my love, oh no
Yeah

Ready, get ready
Ready, get ready

(Ready or not here I come)
(You can't hide)
Gonna find you
And keep you happy
You better come on, baby, oh yeah, oh yeah
I'll make you happy
I'm gonna find you now, yeah
And I'll make you happy
Anywhere you hide now
Oh yeah, yeah





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  1. C.... T....

    RIP, MJ!

  2. 2.... ....

    Redid this song and did it so much better than the delfonics

  3. J.... T....

    best version!!!!

  4. A.... ....

    Came here after seeing the Peloton commercial. Memories!!

  5. J.... M....

    J5 > Delfonics! Both this song and La La Means I Love You.

    J.... M....

    No. Delfonics are the originals.

  6. E.... A....

    Jackson 5 sings this with more rhythm n makes it much better.

  7. s.... d....

    Six Very Handsome and Talented Men!

  8. M.... B....

    Sing it..

  9. F.... ....

    Such talent! For those who gave a thumbs down? I’d like to see you do better .never! In a million years would you

  10. D.... W....

    wait so that's where the Fugees got their song

    D.... W....

    Denarius Wright the delfonics were the ones who wrote and recorded this song originally. This is just a cover but an excellent one at that

  11. D.... O....

    2019 May10th HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MAMA WE LOVE YOU WE MISS YOU MS BRENDA ROSS ST.LOUIS MO 1-18-60 7-26-13

  12. d.... j....

    Birdgit Mendler and The Flees just copied this beautiful song without any credit 🙄🙄🙄

  13. p.... y....

    Joseph and Katherine made some beautiful children.I love seeing old pics of the brothers Jackson.When I think I've seen every old pic....another one comes up.DAMN!!! They must've taken thousands of pics in the 70's

  14. p.... y....

    0:15 damn Jermaine has some big ass hands.I remember a celebrity saying the same thing about Michael when they shook hands.It caught him off guard because he never expected MJ's hands to be so big.

  15. N.... L....

    I wonder who are the 51 people who disliked this song?

  16. R.... D....

    Young Michael's voice ❤❤❤

  17. c.... n....

    when i first discovered this song on youtube i immediatley knew then where lauryn hill on the fugees song "ready or not" got the hook from . it was from this song. and missy elliot sampled the guitar rift in the beginning of the song on her song ft da brat called "sock it to me".Check those out if you get a chance. its' crazy how the jacksons influenced so many artists

    c.... n....

    The Delfonics sang this song first, then The Jackson 5. Although I prefer The J5 version.

    c.... n....

    @Kevaun McClorrine i didn't know that. ima check that out . but of course i would n't know only being born in 1980 both versions were a bit before my time.thanks though i love discovering the original music that hip hop sampled so much in the 90's

  18. M.... J....

    All that beautiful hair they had 😍😍😍😍

  19. B.... B....

    I'm sure the Delfonics were honored.

  20. y.... ....

    Lyrics:


    Ready, get ready, yeah...

    [Chorus]
    Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
    Gonna find you and keep you happy
    Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
    Gonna love you and make you love me

    [Verse 1]
    You can't run away
     (you can't run away)
    From this love I got, oh baby
    (you can't run away)
    Hey baby, 'cause I got a lot, yeah
    Anywhere you go
    (anywhere you go)
    My poor heart got to know, oh baby
    Hey baby, you can't hide from my love, oh no

    [Chorus]
    Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
    Gonna find you and keep you happy
    Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
    Gonna love you and make you love me


    [Verse 2]
    Anywhere you go
    (anywhere you go)
    My poor heart got to know, oh baby, hey baby
    You can't hide from my love, oh no, yeah yeah


    Ready, get ready
    Ready, get ready

    [Chorus]
    Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
    Gonna find you and keep you happy

    Ready or not, here I come
    you can't hide
    You better come on, baby, oh yeah, oh yeah
    Gonna find you and I'll make you happy

    Ready or not, here I come
    you can't hide
    I'm gonna find you now, yeah
    Gonna find you and I'll make you happy

    Anywhere you hide now, oh yeah, yeah

  21. P.... J....

    Michael Jackson Ain’t Dead!
    Docs prove Michael Jackson faked his death-9 year investigation shows MJ "death" is simply smoke & mirrors, like magic. Learn his tricks here: www.vimeo.com/ondemand/aliveiiimichaeljackson
    & www.vimeo.com/ondemand/alive2michaeljackson
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    DVD:
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  22. K.... S....

    somehow the lyrics don't seem right. it's like even if you you don't love me I'll chase you and push you down and make you love me.
    still hands down awesometacular song.

  23. P.... J....

    Rumor Michael Jackson planned and executed the GREATEST hoax in world history has been PROVEN true! See the proof, analyze the evidence, be shocked at the clues, especially from family members here: www.vimeo.com/ondemand/alive2michaeljackson and www.vimeo.com/ondemand/aliveiiimichaeljackson and www.vimeo.com/ondemand/improvedalive1 or DVD here

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  24. M.... J....

    THE JACKSON 5!

  25. B.... D....

    Man why does this song make me sad...I used to listen to the Jackson 5 and Michael everyday and now I never do anymore and have been listening to Kpop now specifically BTS or GOT7 and seventeen....I’m even a trainee waiting for a label to pick me so I practice everyday and it’s all kpop and now coming back to this it makes me so hurt it reminds me of how I used to be...with an Afro and learning Michaels moves and where he got his inspiration it was amazing but I put it all to rest now I’m 19 and I have to say thank you Jackson 5 you guys always were there with your music for me during 3rd grade to 12th grade now the scary adulthood starts thank you for being there when I’d have my bad days you gave me life. Goodnight

  26. L.... R....

    REAL MUSIC(HAIRHASAFACE.COM)

  27. L.... ....

    You never found me Michael. I was waiting.😢 No worries, I still ❤ you!

  28. j.... r....

    💖💖💖

  29. t.... g....

    Never knew they sampled this from Delfonics then Lauren ...

    t.... g....

    It's The Delfonics, The J5, and then the Fugees

    t.... g....

    Wouldn't it just be considered a remake?

  30. B.... T....

    Sings it great but it ain't their song just so we all know.

  31. C.... ....

    The instruments tho 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  32. c.... ....

    Is one of those rare cases where I love the cover better than the original. Michael's voice was on point!

  33. C.... L....

    Classic that makes me think of J5 at their peak of success, influence and the magical aura that surrounding them and that time period!

  34. A.... H....

    BRASIL <3

  35. H.... ....

    The illuminati killed Micheal. Dont be stupid. He was assassinated. He talked too much.

  36. J.... P....

    Nobody believed I met them in Gary Indiana, my auntie lived right down the street from them. Jermaine was my favorite.

    J.... P....

    One thing growin up we had that 2 days kids cant say is we had the jackson five...they really were special always givin sum natural high vibes 2 the world...with micheal and jermaine. Leadin...these boys..were. Pop royalty

    J.... P....

    @Joyce Patrick My mom did too. She has pics with The Jackson 5 and Ms. Jackson. She was such a big fan Joe Jackson picked her up in a limo while in Kansas City, Missouri to go to their concert. She is still proud to this day to show her pictures with them.

  37. j.... s....

    THEY SHOULD HAVE LEFT THIS SONG TO THE DELFONICS ...

  38. B.... 8....

    now I see where the fugees got they song from Lauryn hill singing that hook

    B.... 8....

    Why would you say this? I didn't even know the Jackson 5 made a cover. I knew of the Delphonics, the song was featured on the movie The Five Heartbeats.

  39. A.... S....

    such a talented little kid, and he paid a huge price

  40. E.... N....

    Love it

  41. C.... L....

    Mike killed this with brothers..........salute to the Dells

    C.... L....

    CHARLIE LUCIOUS What? wrong group

    C.... L....

    You mean the Delfonics????

  42. W.... H....

    Mike kilt this song

  43. T.... ....

    Check out a sample I did of this if you want :)https://soundcloud.com/cameronulz/jacksons_5th_symphony

  44. M.... D....

    God that bassline just keeps me ducking and grooving for days

  45. D.... J....

    I think Michael Jackson might have an honorary spot on my 'Top 5 MCs' list. I swear I heard like three or four samples for CLASSIC rap songs in the space of two and a half minutes. MIND BLOWING.

  46. e.... ....

    Awesome version. I've noticed that Jackson five song many of The Delfonics classic hit songs and they sung it just as well as them.. Great job MJ #RIP

  47. k.... 9....

    still jammin in 2017

  48. J.... S....

    They could sing any song

  49. N.... S....

    well listen to this yeaaaaaa. helll yeaaaa

  50. J.... R....

    this song has been in my head for the past week had to come listen

  51. v.... r....

    te adoro michael jackson

  52. C.... J....

    Yes you should know that you are not happy with you but I am happy you know I love you

  53. T.... B....

    MD..😍

  54. S.... A....

    so glad i grew up with Rhythm and Blues/Soul music. So much love. Instead of today's 'nigga nigga bitch bitch bs."

  55. R.... ....

    Michael Jackson was so ahead of the game

  56. R.... ....

    J5 was sooo ahead of the game

    R.... ....

    RockyALLpurpose, well said, the JACKSON 5, NOT JUST MICHAEL JACKSON. reading most of these people's comments on Jackson 5 songs, you'd think Micheal Jackson was doing everything all by himself. Um, what about his brothers? What about those super bad musicians? The production? The arrangements? Jackson 5 songs are not Michael Jackson songs as a SOLO artist.

    R.... ....

    @Billy Hollister YES. They get compared to the DeBarges, but to me there is absolutely no comparison. TEAM JACKSON all the way.

  57. A.... ....

    Nice relaxing J5 music....for when you want to chill with the J5 sound, but not really in the mood for  any "Amazing No.1 Hit" excitement.

  58. C.... K....

    Love it, what s talented little kid. His brother's sound great on this track too.

  59. A.... L....

    no a fence to Michaels other brother's Michael had to leave the group nun of them could sing it Michael wasn't leading the group no one would come see them

  60. R.... V....

    Motown was thinking of releasing this song as a hit but the J5 loved the Delfonics so much that they politely told Motown to not do it!

    R.... V....

    The Delfonics song this song long before J5 come along

    R.... V....

    @Michael Singleton i think that was robert velez point. Although i doubt J-5 had any say in which songs were released as singles i think he meant they loved the dephonics original version

  61. M.... D....

    that Bassline though

    M.... D....

    Matthew Douglas
    Right?! It's phenomenal.

    M.... D....

    Does anyone have a post of J5 version of "Tobacco Road" This is far and away the best version of "Ready or not" I have ever heard. And everyone please quit knocking MJ's brothers, they were very talented too.

    M.... D....

    I love my Jackson 5 but The Delfonics record of this song is far superior.

  62. J.... M....

    I guess the Jacksons loved the Delfonics as much as I do they sung 3 of there songs

    J.... M....

    Their..

    J.... M....

    And the Stylistics too- People Make the World Go Round

    J.... M....

    @Jay McBride Yes!!!! One of my all time faves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    J.... M....

    @Aphrodite Lee Do you like MJs version better or the Stylistics version. I know it's a hard choice, but I think, while MJs youthful vocals sounds better, I still prefer the Stylistics version because it's longer and I prefer the lyrics. The MJ version switched some of the lyrical content. Thx for responding, earlier!

    J.... M....

    @Jay McBride I honestly love them both... something awesome and powerful about that song. And I love the different lyrics too... kinda like 2 different songs in a way with a message for their time. So... I can't choose cuz I like them both for different reasons lol.

  63. M.... D....

    missing him!!!

  64. G.... T....

    Omg I have never heard the full song

    Wth it's so glorious

  65. V.... E....

    Now we have people like MattyB and Jacob Satorious to make covers as kids, but how was it when a kid like Michael Jackson sang covers? Also alot of haters?

  66. E.... M....

    here y el jason frined best bff fovever. tais

  67. g.... ....

    So many memories off the old jams.

  68. S.... D....

    I was Joshua Reed when I heard it first, I like this version better. Fugees still did a great job

    S.... D....

    Stephon Duberry the Original is from the Delfonics

  69. C.... F....

    luv this version the best behind the delfonics

  70. B.... ....

    It is terrible to waste this space on anyone who would dare to choose "dislike" for this clip, but it's a free country for ignorant ones too I guess. I am so grateful & thankful to be a kid of the 70s and to listen to this brilliant song with the same love for it as back then. Those amazing voices, the driving force of The Funk Bros, and also that flute near the end. I wish I knew who's excellent idea is was to include it there, but it definitely captures the sound of that time in music. J-5 forever!!!!!

  71. S.... H....

    Love it

  72. C.... D....

    Those songs were composed by William Hart ( Lead singer of The Delfonics ). And Thom Bell.

    C.... D....

    Charles Drake yuup

  73. K.... B....

    that smile at 1:49

    K.... B....

    I know what'cha mean..priceless...love it

  74. K.... B....

    that smile at 1:49

  75. N.... S....

    The greatest child star ever

    N.... S....

    Published on Sep 15 2013

    N.... S....

    Transit Music Video # 34

    N.... S....

    Released on August 14th 2009

    N.... S....

    Here I Come - Tolee the Koala age 5 (2009)

    N.... S....

    He didn't want to be a child star.

  76. N.... S....

    Omg love this version

  77. M.... C....

    Not as good as the 'Fonics, but they're okay.

  78. K.... ....

    *COVER DONOR: "Ready Or Not", by The Delfonics (1968)*

    K.... ....

    @a mohammed You are speaking for yourself, not everyone else. ... "Just enjoy it."

    K.... ....

    KalimbaKid you and your comment its stupid. I would think we would all enjoy it 

    K.... ....

    @a mohammed If my original comment that you responded to is factual (which it is), it is therefore, not "stupid".
    However, what IS "stupid" is starting an argument over something upon which we both agree.
    Grow up.

    K.... ....

    boy  you told me kmsl

    K.... ....

    delfonics version is alot better, but I like this cover.

  79. C.... D....

    I totally agree.  But check out that Phiily sound...Motown producers had recorded that Philly sound on three of the Jackson 5 Albums.  (Particularly Thr Delphonics)...The J5's first album "Can you remember"...The second album, "La LA means I love you"  The Third album, " Ready or not" So give credit to those beautiful string arrangements that came out of Philadelphia...

    C.... D....

    +Kendall Grant Thom Bell.

  80. j.... ....

    Jackson 5's version of this song is way better than the Delfonics version. There's really no comparison! Michael Jackson is simply amazing! He just outdo originals! Richard Pryor said it best! He was a legend before he was out of puberty! Mmm! R.I.P MICHAEL

    j.... ....

    Fugees version is superior.

    j.... ....

    Moron !

    j.... ....

    Seriously, I commend all the musician(s) who composed the beat. It sounds so rich and incredible with the Jackson's vocals.

    j.... ....

    youtoogrilbolileheppmiscme okx😁😊☺

    j.... ....

    jamtime69. the delfonics were at the top of there game back then super smooth

  81. m.... g....

    delfonics >>>>>>> jackson 5
     this don't compare to delfonics version i am sorry some of you don't have a clue....

    m.... g....

    I agree.

    m.... g....

    sunglasses ron 💯💯💯💯💯

    m.... g....

    Ive heard tha delfonics version i like the jackson 5 more better....micheal. Polished it up

  82. A.... ....

    Thank you so much I am grateful to have heard this song! I just love these old song by the J5 double thanks!

  83. K.... M....

    Absolutely Beautiful!!! Not too many people can remember nor appreciate the REAL Michael Jackson .

    K.... M....

    ..and the Motown sound.

    K.... M....

    I'm pretty sure most people are quire aware of MJ being a child star

    K.... M....

    Uh. Wym real MJ.

  84. T.... V....

    Wow! Beautiful job of putting this together and perfect song choice. I haven't heard this one in a long time. Brought back a lot of good memories. Thank you!!

  85. d.... s....

    Imagine Michael singing this to you during a game of hide and seek...

    d.... s....

    I would sing it

    d.... s....

    While playing hide and seek

    d.... s....

    Would have been a great video

    d.... s....

    destiny swopes 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    d.... s....

    😂😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣

  86. d.... s....

    I can't get enough of this song! I have it on repeat so much that I could sing this in my sleep.

    d.... s....

    destiny swopes Iam thinking of making this my ring tone

  87. t.... ....

    nice song with this young Michale's voice ! Love it

  88. h.... ....

    He is among the greatest of the greatest ballad singers the world will ever see.

  89. P.... C....

    I am ready! The porch light is on especially for you, Michael! I am waiting with welcoming loving arms open wide!

  90. P.... C....

    Wherever you are Michael I am waiting patiently for your return and please know that I love you and I am ready!

  91. M.... J....

    Wooow
    In bridgit mendler's Ready or not she said here i come too.

  92. V.... B....

    Hands up if you come to this song by GTA V

  93. S.... ....

    Ain't no way this man in the commercial didn't have any African blood in his dna. Don't believe that for one nano second on his father's side. The white slave master screwed an African woman.

  94. P.... C....

    I am sorry, my memories are very good and Magical! Grandmother enjoyed this song she would ask us to sing it for her, it was her favorite. She would call it that Hide and Seek song. :)

  95. P.... C....

    Ready Or Not, (Here I Come) by the Jackson 5 is really an awesome song with lyrics of a promise that I hope will come true... I used to listen to this song at my grandmother's house and it holds a lot of memories for me. Tears...I have to go to Miami for her funeral this coming Saturday. Nothing will ever be the same.

  96. P.... M....

    You're right, growing up Motown living in Detroit was special; but think about, compared to today's music, you guys in the 80's and early 90's didn't have it too bad. Compare New Jack Swing to today's music. I still love the New Jack Swing! lol.

  97. P.... M....

    I had a friend who knew Jackie Jackson, he's said so many times that Jackie's sex exploits are truly legendary! My friend has sinced passed but everytime I hear this song, I laugh and think about him talking about Jackie Jackson! He also told of Jackson either laughing or with a smile.