Ready To Start — The Arcade Fire

If the businessmen drink my blood Like the kids in art school said they would Then I guess I'll just begin again You say, "can we still be friends?"

If I was scared... I would And if I was bored... you know I would And if I was yours... but I'm not

All the kids have always known That the emperor wears no clothes But they bow to down to him anyway It's better than being alone

If I was scared... I would And if I was bored... you know I would And if I was yours... but I'm not

Now you're knocking at my door Saying please come out against the night But I would rather be alone Than pretend I feel alright

If the businessmen drink my blood Like the kids in art school said they would Then I guess I'll just begin again You say, "can we still be friends?"

If I was scared... I would And if I was pure... you know I would And if I was yours... but I'm not

Now I'm ready to start

If I was scared... I would And if I was pure... you know I would And if I was yours... but I'm not

Now I'm ready to start

Now I'm ready to start I would rather be wrong Than live in the shadows of your song My mind is open wide And now I'm ready to start

Now I'm ready to start My mind is open wide And now I'm ready to start And I'm sure you opened the door To step out into the dark

Now I'm ready