Ready or Not
Drake; The Fugees; Q-Tip; Busta Rhymes; DJ Alexei Lyrics


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Calvin Harris
Busta Bust
Is they ready?
Yeah
It's only right y'all get on board this global express
And after we go around the globe, let's take this shit beyond the galaxy

Bang, everybody, if you step up in the party
And we do it, are you ready or not?
Flyin' like a rocket, ain't nobody else can stop it
I'll be movin', are you ready or not?
Watch the way we kill 'em and you know we gonna get 'em
And hit 'em now, are you ready or not?
Tell me if you're ready or not
Show me if you're really ready or not

Please be clear, I ain't never, never, never gonna stop
You better be careful, 'cause every single time you'll see me drop
I'm comin' to get 'em and celebrate it, cop another
Y'all be fuckin' shit up, is you wit' me? (Let's go)
You know I got it for ya 'cause you need that
I make 'em scream a line until you hear a lot of feedback
And then I hit the block until the shit is off the meat rack
Funny, Calvin, they want you to bring the beat back (Let's go)
Look, you don't really wanna do it (Heh-eh)
Go against me never, I be flowin' like a fluid
And I be damagin' everything every time when I really get up on it
It's nothin' we know, and they already knew it
It ain't nothin' really to it 'cause we 'bout to let it blow (blow)
Fireworks, people, now we givin' 'em a show
Never chill, gotta know a lot of money on the flo'
If it ain't nothin' else, you gotta let 'em know, are you ready or not?

Bang, everybody, if you step up in the party
And we do it, are you ready or not?
Flyin' like a rocket, ain't nobody else can stop it
I'll be movin', are you ready or not?
Watch the way we kill 'em and you know we gonna get 'em
And hit 'em now, are you ready or not?
Tell me if you're ready or not
Show me if you're really ready or not

Step up in the spot like another block
Every time I drop, stop, they ain't even got a clue (clue)
Regularly drop, don't really need to be seen (seen)
Medically tell me what you really wanna do
Generally, others think they better than me, boo (boo)
'Til they try to squeeze they little foot up in my shoe
That's when I make 'em panic, I don't really understand it (eh eh)
That's when I lay 'em down and try to get a better view (view)
Genuinely see the way I regularly chew (chew)
Wack all 'em bitch, I'm from a legendary few (Few)
Some are frumpin' out, don't know what they already knew (uh)
Instead of tryna front, you need to get a better crew (uh huh)
Lactose, bitch, I keep 'em at close
Better know I pack toast, I don't wanna let it go (uoh)
Damn folks, now they wanna stand close
Every time I bang, those cannons and they blow, are you ready or not?

Bang, everybody, if you step up in the party
And we do it, are you ready or not?
Flyin' like a rocket, ain't nobody else can stop it
I'll be movin', are you ready or not?
Watch the way we kill 'em and you know we gonna get 'em
And hit 'em now, are you ready or not?




Tell me if you're ready or not
Show me if you're really ready or not

Overall Meaning

The song "Ready or Not" is performed by various artists including Calvin Harris, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, and The Fugees. The song starts with a call to action to the listeners to get on board and take their journey beyond the galaxy. The artists ask if the listeners are ready or not to join them on their journey through the party and beyond. They proclaim their unstoppable flow and ability to damage everything in their way.


Busta Rhymes takes the stage to proclaim his superiority and claim that he will never stop, warning others to be careful of his power. Q-Tip delivers his lines with a playful, confident swagger declaring that others think they're better than him, but they'll see the truth when they try to walk in his shoes. The Fugees deliver the hook in their classic style, calling for everyone to get ready to party and fly like a rocket.


The song is a dynamic mix of hip-hop and EDM styles, with each artist bringing their unique flavor to the mix. The lyrics celebrate the power of the music to unite people and take them on an epic journey through space and time.


Line by Line Meaning

Bang, everybody, if you step up in the party
If you come to the party, get ready for some action


And we do it, are you ready or not?
We are going to do our thing, get ready or get left behind


Flyin' like a rocket, ain't nobody else can stop it
Our energy and drive is unstoppable, like a rocket


I'll be movin', are you ready or not?
I'll be constantly moving towards success, whether you're ready or not


Watch the way we kill 'em and you know we gonna get 'em
Observe our talent, we are going to succeed and overcome challenges


And hit 'em now, are you ready or not?
We are going to make our mark and take action, whether you're ready or not


Please be clear, I ain't never, never, never gonna stop
I'm determined to succeed and never give up on my dreams


You better be careful, 'cause every single time you'll see me drop
Be cautious because every time I take action, I will succeed


I'm comin' to get 'em and celebrate it, cop another
I am determined to succeed and celebrate my achievements, and then aim for more


Y'all be fuckin' shit up, is you wit' me? (Let's go)
Are you ready to join me and make some waves? Let's do this


You know I got it for ya 'cause you need that
I am here for you and ready to provide what you need to succeed


I make 'em scream a line until you hear a lot of feedback
I am able to evoke strong emotions and responses from my audience


And then I hit the block until the shit is off the meat rack
I keep pushing and putting in the work until I reach my goals


Funny, Calvin, they want you to bring the beat back (Let's go)
It's amusing how people always ask for more and want me to keep delivering


Look, you don't really wanna do it (Heh-eh)
You may think you're ready, but you can't handle what I bring to the table


Go against me never, I be flowin' like a fluid
Challenging me is not an option, as I am constantly adapting and evolving


And I be damagin' everything every time when I really get up on it
I cause damage and make an impact whenever I put my all into something


It's nothin' we know, and they already knew it
It's nothing new to us, as we always knew we were destined for success


It ain't nothin' really to it 'cause we 'bout to let it blow (blow)
There's nothing complicated about it, we are about to make a big impact


Fireworks, people, now we givin' 'em a show
Our talent and energy is like a fireworks show for the audience to enjoy


Never chill, gotta know a lot of money on the flo'
We never relax or get complacent, as we work hard to earn a lot of money


If it ain't nothin' else, you gotta let 'em know, are you ready or not?
If you have nothing else to offer, at least tell everyone if you're ready to take action or not


Step up in the spot like another block
Walk into the room with confidence, like you own the place


Every time I drop, stop, they ain't even got a clue (clue)
Whenever I release something, it becomes a big deal and they are left in awe


Regularly drop, don't really need to be seen (seen)
I release content regularly, without needing to be in the spotlight all the time


Medically tell me what you really wanna do
Tell me your true desires and what you are willing to do to achieve them


Generally, others think they better than me, boo (boo)
Others may believe they are better than me, but they are wrong


'Til they try to squeeze they little foot up in my shoe
They won't understand my struggles and hard work until they try to walk in my footsteps


That's when I make 'em panic, I don't really understand it (eh eh)
I am able to make others panic and feel uneasy, even though I don't fully understand why


That's when I lay 'em down and try to get a better view (view)
When others panic, I try to gain a better understanding and perspective on the situation


Genuinely see the way I regularly chew (chew)
I am determined and persistent, always chewing away at my goals


Wack all 'em bitch, I'm from a legendary few (Few)
I overcome and defeat my competition, and am part of a select few who attain legendary status


Some are frumpin' out, don't know what they already knew (uh)
Some people are losing their confidence, even though they already knew what they were capable of


Instead of tryna front, you need to get a better crew (uh huh)
Stop trying to act tough and surround yourself with better people and support


Lactose, bitch, I keep 'em at close
I keep my enemies close, like the saying 'keep your friends close and your enemies closer'


Better know I pack toast, I don't wanna let it go (uoh)
I am always ready for a fight, I don't want to lose my edge


Damn folks, now they wanna stand close
Now that they have seen my success, they want to be close to me


Every time I bang, those cannons and they blow, are you ready or not?
Whenever I take action, I create a big impact and cause a lot of noise, are you ready to witness it?




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Richard Wiles, Matthew James Burns, Nija Aisha Alayja Charles, Trevor George Jr. Smith

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@busyworksbeats

This beat is undeniable. That groove is addictive.

@BMUSIK101

Lol bro u in the cut ...I don't think the neptunes quantized the drums

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Not this censored piece of shit

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....and the quitar ..

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Another Neptunes banger

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Neptunes my guy

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