Ready or Not
Bridgit Mendler Lyrics

Hey, hey
Addressing the listeners for attention.

Ooh-oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation.

I'm the kinda girl who doesn't say a word
Describing herself as someone who's shy and non-confrontational.

Who sits at the curb and waits for the world
Painting a picture of someone who's passive and unassertive.

But I'm about to break out, about to break out
Announcing that she's about to become more confident and bold.

I'm like a crook tonight
Comparing herself to a sneaky and cunning criminal.

I caught you starin' at me and I was thinkin' clearly
Noticing that someone is interested in her and feeling confident about it.

And now I'm like a bee and I'm huntin' for the honey
Using a metaphor to describe herself as someone who's actively seeking attention and affection.

And I'm kinda shy but you're super fly yeah, I could be your kryptonite
Acknowledging that she's attracted to someone who's cool and confident and suggesting that she could be their weakness.

Like, ooh, ooh, ooh
Expressing excitement and anticipation.

Light my heart up baby like a match stick
Asking someone to make her feel excited and passionate.

And hit the gas quick
Urging someone to move fast and not waste any time.

Ready or not, here I come
Announcing that she's ready to take action and pursue what she wants.

Where you at? The night is young
Asking where someone is and suggesting that there's still plenty of time to have fun.

In the crowd the music's loud, but I will find you
Asserting that she's determined to locate the person she's interested in, despite distractions and obstacles.

I like your face, do you like my song?
Complimenting someone's appearance and asking if they're enjoying the music.

Just sing it la la la la la la and I'll find you
Inviting someone to join in singing and signaling that it will help her locate them.

Hello, my name is (Bridgit)
Introducing herself by name.

Nice to meet you
Greeting the person she's talking to politely.

I think you're famous, where have I seen you?
Mistakenly assuming that someone is famous and expressing curiosity about where she might have seen them.

You'll be my William, I'll be your Kate
Drawing a parallel between a royal romance and her own budding relationship.

Livin' like a fairy tale
Describing her idealized view of love and romance.

We could have a palace right next to Oprah
Imagining a luxurious and glamorous lifestyle.

Thirty-seven cars and a yacht down in Boca
Exaggerating her vision of wealth and extravagance.

Take me away wherever you say
Expressing a willingness to follow wherever her partner leads.

Yeah, we could be setting sail
Imagining a romantic vacation or adventure.

You're like a breath of fresh air in my lungs
Using a metaphor to describe how refreshing and invigorating the person she's interested in is to her.

You and me dance from the night to the dawn
Suggesting that they could spend the whole night dancing and having fun together.

Boy, it's on
Signifying that the chase is on and she's ready to go after what she wants.

Boombada boombada boombada
Making a nonsensical chanting sound to add energy and excitement to the song.