Page type: lyric reference
Artist: The Mountain Goats
Canonical path: /the-mountain-goats/born-ready-was-know-the-way
Related lyric paths: 6
Lyric guide
Born Ready (was: Know the Way)
Read Born Ready (was: Know the Way) lyrics by The Mountain Goats on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
Born Ready (was: Know the Way)
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
[spoken:] c'mon william
i'm going to see you in san jose.
i'm going to see you in san jose.
and i'm going to take you out for good.
i'm going to take you down.
i'm headed up the 101 right now.
i'm headed up the 101 right now.
and there's snow on the ground in ohio today.
there's no snow here.
the sun is in my eyes.
yeah the sun is in my eyes.
when i think about you, i feel so bad.
it's been a long, long, long, long time.
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "Born Ready (was: Know the Way)"?
The Mountain Goats performs "Born Ready (was: Know the Way)", and this lyric page sits inside the The Mountain Goats catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "Born Ready (was: Know the Way)"?
Yes. The related section below points to Standard Bitter Love Song #1 and There Will Be No Divorce with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by The Mountain Goats?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through The Mountain Goats's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on Born Ready (was: Know the Way) yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.