Andrew Ripp - When The Deal Goes Down Lyrics
Lyrics
Oh, when the sun comes up, I'll be scattered
Ready when the deal goes down
Oh, I'll be ready when the deal goes down
I've got thieves in the backyard lately
Liars on the throne
They all want the honey, yeah
The gold down in my soul
But now I'm leavin' with this kiss goodbye
Now I'm leavin', oh
When the sun comes up, I'll be scattered
I'm ready when the deal goes down
Nothing gonna matter
I'm ready when the deal goes down
Dreams, they might shatter
I'm ready when the deal goes down
Everybody's a magician lately
Show up and disappear
I took their promise but they
Took off and left me here
I'm done waitin' for my chance to fly
I'm done waitin', oh
When the sun comes up, I'll be scattered
I'm ready when the deal goes down
Nothing gonna matter
I'm ready when the deal goes down
Dreams, they might shatter
I'm ready when the deal goes down
Aw, yeah
I'm ready, I'm ready now
Oh, I said
I'm so ready, I'm ready now
When the sun comes up, I'll be scattered
I'm ready when the deal goes down
Nothing gonna matter
I'm ready when the deal goes down
Dreams, they might shatter
I'm ready when the deal goes down
Oh, when the sun comes up, I'll be scattered
I'm ready when the deal goes down
Nothing gonna matter
I'm ready when the deal goes down
Dreams, they might shatter
I'm ready when the deal goes down
Ready when the deal goes down
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When the Deal Goes Down
Meaning & Inspiration
Andrew Ripp's "When The Deal Goes Down," released on November 14, 2015, offers a profound exploration of personal resilience and unwavering hope amidst betrayal and disillusionment, a narrative that resonates deeply with biblical themes of perseverance and divine faithfulness. The song speaks to a universal experience of facing those who seek to exploit or deceive, as Ripp describes "thieves in the backyard lately" and "liars on the throne" who covet what is within. This imagery calls to mind the struggles of many figures in scripture, such as David, who was constantly pursued by Saul and his own treacherous sons, yet consistently found refuge and strength in God. The repeated assertion, "I'm ready when the deal goes down," is not a statement of passive acceptance, but a declaration of preparedness rooted in an inner fortitude. This readiness echoes the call to spiritual vigilance found in Matthew 24:44, where Jesus urges, "So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." The "deal going down" can be interpreted not just as a moment of personal crisis, but as a spiritual reckoning, a time when one's true character is revealed and tested.
The lyrical progression from being "scattered" when the sun comes up to the absolute certainty of being ready speaks to a transformation that occurs when one places their trust beyond the fleeting nature of earthly promises. Ripp's acknowledgment that "dreams, they might shatter" acknowledges the inherent fragility of human aspirations when faced with harsh realities, mirroring the often-unfulfilled expectations of the Israelites in the wilderness who longed for their former lives rather than embracing God's plan for them. Yet, the unwavering resolve, "Nothing gonna matter," emerges from a deeper wellspring of conviction. This sentiment aligns with the Apostle Paul's declaration in Philippians 3:8, where he counts "everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." The song's powerful refrain, "I'm ready now," signifies a profound acceptance of one's circumstances, not as an end, but as a prelude to a new beginning, a testament to the God who promises restoration and new strength, as Isaiah 40:31 promises, "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." The emphasis on being "ready" is less about physical preparedness and more about a spiritual readiness, a state of being where one's identity and security are anchored in a truth that cannot be shaken, aligning with the wisdom found in Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." The song, therefore, serves as an anthem for anyone navigating life's inevitable betrayals, offering a powerful reminder that true readiness comes not from control, but from complete reliance on a higher power that transcends all earthly "deals."