Republica had a vision of mixing acid house with indie rock. They built their own studio in Shoreditch, London, spending all their money on rewiring it. There they wrote and recorded 'Ready to Go' after 100 different mixes. They were perfectionists, often arguing over details, but every choice was made with the listener in mind.
Saffron Sprackling and Johnny Male wrote most of the lyrics and melody. Johnny came up with the hook 'Ready to go,' which felt like a battlecry. The song was about daily life and positivity. Saffron dyed her hair bright red on a whim, and it became an iconic look that helped the band stand out.
The song became a hit after heavy rotation on MTV. Fans sang it at football stadiums; in 2026, Sunderland fans sang it after a big win. Olivia Rodrigo loved the song and invited Saffron backstage. Saffron also performed at the 2022 World Cup. The band felt the song had unleashed something big.
Sources: theguardian.com
The words in bold are from the article.
| 1. vision | a. idealists |
| 2. rented | b. friendship |
| 3. perfectionists | c. audience |
| 4. argued | d. dream |
| 5. listener | e. catchphrase |
| 6. lyrics | f. leased |
| 7. melody | g. disagreed |
| 8. camaraderie | h. legendary |
| 9. hook | i. words |
| 10. iconic | j. tune |
1.d 2.f 3.a 4.g 5.c 6.i 7.j 8.b 9.e 10.h