Ready or Not
Bridgit Mendler - Lyrics

Hey, hey
The artist starts the song with a casual greeting, conveying a friendly and approachable demeanor.

Hey (hey)
The repetition of 'hey' reinforces the playful nature of the song.

Oh
The interjection conveys excitement and anticipation for the forthcoming lyrics.

I'm the kinda girl who doesn't say a word
The artist describes herself as introverted or passive.

Who sits at the curb and waits for the world
The artist conveys a sense of waiting for something to happen, whether it be a change in her life or a new opportunity.

But I'm about to break out, about to break out
The artist expresses the desire to move beyond her current situation and break free from her perceived limitations.

I'm like a crook tonight
The artist compares herself to a criminal, suggesting she is ready to take what she wants or needs.

I caught you staring at me and I was thinking clearly
The artist notices someone taking an interest in her and feels emboldened by the attention.

And now I'm like a bee and I'm huntin' for the honey
The artist continues the metaphor of being on the hunt for something desirable, in this case, the attention of the person she noticed staring at her.

And I'm kinda shy but you're super fly yeah, I could be your kryptonite
The artist admits to being bashful but has found something attractive about the person she noticed staring at her, who she playfully suggests she could weaken, like Superman's weakness to kryptonite.

Like oh oh oh
The artist uses this catchphrase as an exclamation of happiness and excitement.

Light my heart up baby like a match stick
The artist asks for the person's attention and affection to ignite her heart like a flame.

Oh oh oh
The artist repeats the phrase as a continuation of the excitement introduced in the previous line.

And hit the gas quick
The artist uses this phrase to suggest urgency and convey her desire for things to happen rapidly.

Ready or not, here I come
The artist uses this phrase to introduce the chorus and convey she is ready to take action and seek out her target.

Where you at? The night is young
The artist addresses the person she is pursuing and encourages them to engage in the night's festivities with her.

In the crowd the music's loud, but I will find you
The artist acknowledges the difficulty of finding the person in a crowded, noisy environment but expresses confidence in locating them nonetheless.

I like your face, do you like my song?
The artist compliments the individual's appearance and asks if they enjoy her music, which could potentially lead to a shared connection.

Just sing it la la la la la la and I'll find you
The artist playfully suggests the person sing along to her song in order to make themselves easier to locate in the crowd.

Hello my name is (Bridgit)
The artist introduces herself by name in a straightforward and friendly manner.

Nice to meet you
The artist uses this common phrase to continue the introduction and convey her polite nature.

I think you're famous, where have I seen you?
The artist uses this flirtatious line to engage the person in conversation while also flattering them with an assumption of their celebrity status.

You'll be my William, I'll be your Kate
The artist references the royal couple William and Kate, using them as a metaphor for a fairy tale romance with the person she is addressing.

Livin' like a fairy tale
The artist continues the metaphor from the previous line, suggesting that this romance would be otherworldly and perfect.

We could have a palace right next to Oprah
The artist jokingly suggests that her and her partner could be wealthy and successful enough to live in close proximity to the famous talk show host, Oprah Winfrey.

Thirty-seven cars and a yacht down in Boca
The artist continues the fantasy of wealth and success, suggesting that they would own multiple cars and a yacht in a luxurious location such as Boca Raton, Florida.

Take me away wherever you say
The artist expresses a willingness to follow the person she is addressing wherever they may lead, which furthers the romantic fantasy described in previous lines.

Yeah we could be setting sail
The artist uses this phrase to continue the fantasy of adventure and romantic escapism with her partner.

Ready or not here I come here I come
The artist uses this line to reintroduce the chorus and express her readiness to pursue her target.

You're like a breath of fresh air in my lungs
The artist uses this line to compliment the person she is addressing, implying they bring new life to her and have a positive impact on her.

You and me dance from the night to the dawn
The artist describes a romantic evening spent dancing with the person she is talking to, from night until sunrise.

Ready or not here I come boy it's on
The artist uses this line to reinforce her assertive and confident aspirations to pursue the person she is addressing.

Boombada boombada boombada
The artist uses this onomatopoeic phrase to build up energy and excitement leading into the final repetition of the chorus.

Ready or not!
The artist uses this line as a conclusive declaration of her readiness to seek out her romantic interest.