Ready or Not
Josh Carter Lyrics
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New friend
New friend, Oh
Ridin' round town with your new friends
And they playin' my brand new song
Ridin' through now in a new Benz
And it came with a damn garage
Ready or not
Here I go
Better late than never
Ready or not
Here I come
Here I come
Better late than never
You on my mind
Like all the time
You runnin' circles like we won't
Run out of life
I thought you said that this would last
I made it happen
I been movin' round the city
But I'm comin' back here
You on my mind
Let's take a ride
I won't do you like your last one
I'm your last one
I thought you said that this would last
I made it happen
I been movin' round the city
But I'm comin' back here
How many times
Are you gonna deny
That the way that you feel for me is real
How many lives
Do I gotta survive
Still feelin' the love inside for you
Wait
I'm on the way right now
Ima listen when you sayin'
What you say right now
Yeah
We could stay right now
Never been the one to play
But Ima play right now
I'm on the way right now
Ima listen when you sayin'
What you say right now
(Say, say)
We could stay right now
Never been the one to play
But Ima play right now, yeah
Ready or not
Here I go
Here I go
Better late than never
Ready or not
Here I come
Here I come
Better late than never
You on my mind
Like all the time
You runnin' circles like we won't
Run out of life
I thought you said that this would last
I made it happen
I been movin' round the city
But I'm comin' back here
You on my mind
Let's take a ride
I won't do you like your last one
I'm your last one
I thought you said that this would last
I made it happen
I been movin' round the city
But I'm comin' back here
Yeah, yeah
Baby lovin' you feel like a crime, yeah
Way that I been feelin' ain't alright
We be fuckin' in the dark
But then we argue when the lights on
Doubled up my funds
Ain't got the time
When the beat drop
The lovin' don't stop
Climbin' all the mountains
Gotta make it to the top
Gotta thank God
He gave me a lot
Blessed and highly favored
Are you ready or not, yeah
Ready or not
Here I go
Here I go
Better late than never
Ready or not
Here I come
Here I come
Better late than never
You on my mind
Like all the time
You runnin' circles like we won't
Run out of life
I thought you said that this would last
I made it happen
I been movin' round the city
But I'm comin' back here
In the song "Ready or Not" by Josh Carter, the lyrics seem to revolve around themes of love, persistence, and the reluctance to let go of a past relationship.
The first verse suggests that the singer has seen their former partner riding around town with new friends while they are playing the singer's own brand new song. The reference to the "new Benz" and the "damn garage" conveys a sense of success and progress. The repetition of "Ready or not, here I go, here I come, better late than never" emphasizes the singer's determination to make their presence felt and to return to the forefront of their partner's mind.
In the second verse, the singer expresses how their former partner is constantly on their mind and how they feel trapped in a cycle. Despite the partner's previous promise that their love would last, the singer takes responsibility for making things happen, suggesting their proactivity in trying to mend the relationship. The line "I won't do you like your last one, I'm your last one" implies that the singer won't make the same mistakes as previous partners, emphasizing their dedication to making this relationship work.
The bridge touches upon the struggle the singer faces in order to prove their love, asking how many times they have to prove themselves and how many lives they have to survive. The repeated line "Still feeling the love inside for you" reveals the depth of the singer's emotions and their unwavering commitment.
The final verse portrays the singer on their way to meet their former partner, expressing their willingness to listen and do whatever it takes to reconnect. The phrase "Never been the one to play, but I'ma play right now" suggests that despite their serious intentions, they are willing to engage in the playful aspects of a relationship. The chorus is then repeated, emphasizing the singer's thoughts about their former partner, their determination to make it work, and their acknowledgment of their own actions and movements around the city.
Overall, "Ready or Not" conveys a mixture of longing, persistence, and a desire to rekindle a relationship, even after facing difficulties and separations. The lyrics capture the singer's willingness to do whatever it takes to make their former partner realize their love and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Ridin' round town with your new friend
Driving around the city with someone new in your life
New friend
Someone recently introduced into your circle
New friend, Oh
Expressing surprise or excitement about the new person
Ridin' round town with your new friends
Continuing to spend time with this new group of people
And they playin' my brand new song
They are listening to and enjoying my recently released music
Ridin' through now in a new Benz
Driving around in a new luxury car
And it came with a damn garage
The car purchase included a garage for parking
Ready or not
Whether you are prepared or not
Here I go
I am about to begin or take action
Here I go
I am about to begin or take action
Better late than never
It is preferable to start or arrive late than not at all
Ready or not
Whether you are prepared or not
Here I come
I am approaching or coming towards you
Here I come
I am approaching or coming towards you
Better late than never
It is preferable to start or arrive late than not at all
You on my mind
I think about you frequently
Like all the time
Constantly, without interruption
You runnin' circles like we won't
You are avoiding or evading the situation
Run out of life
Exhaust our time together
I thought you said that this would last
I believed you when you promised it would endure
I made it happen
I took action and made our connection possible
I been movin' round the city
I have been exploring and traveling throughout the city
But I'm comin' back here
But I am returning to this specific place or person
Let's take a ride
Let's go on a journey together
I won't do you like your last one
I won't treat you the way your previous partner did
I'm your last one
I am the final person you will be with
How many times
On how many occasions
Are you gonna deny
Will you continue to refuse or reject
That the way that you feel for me is real
That your emotions towards me are genuine
How many lives
How many existences or experiences
Do I gotta survive
Do I need to endure or overcome
Still feelin' the love inside for you
I still have strong feelings of love for you
Wait
Please hold on or pause for a moment
I'm on the way right now
I am currently en route to you
Ima listen when you sayin'
I will pay attention to what you are saying
What you say right now
The words you are speaking at this moment
Yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation
We could stay right now
We have the option to remain together in this present moment
Never been the one to play
I have never been someone who plays games or manipulates
But Ima play right now
But I will engage in playing or participating now
Yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation
How many times
On how many occasions
Are you gonna deny
Will you continue to refuse or reject
That the way that you feel for me is real
That your emotions towards me are genuine
How many lives
How many existences or experiences
Do I gotta survive
Do I need to endure or overcome
Still feelin' the love inside for you
I still have strong feelings of love for you
Yeah, yeah
Emphasizing agreement or affirmation
Baby lovin' you feel like a crime, yeah
Loving you feels illicit or forbidden
Way that I been feelin' ain't alright
My current emotional state is not satisfactory
We be fuckin' in the dark
We engage in sexual activities in secrecy or privacy
But then we argue when the lights on
But then we have conflicts or disagreements when faced with reality
Doubled up my funds
Increased or multiplied my financial resources
Ain't got the time
I do not have enough time
When the beat drop
When the rhythm or music intensifies
The lovin' don't stop
The affection or intimacy continues without pause
Climbin' all the mountains
Endeavoring to overcome all obstacles
Gotta make it to the top
I must strive to succeed or reach the highest point
Gotta thank God
I must express gratitude towards a higher power
He gave me a lot
He has blessed me abundantly
Blessed and highly favored
Radically blessed and favored by divine intervention
Are you ready or not, yeah
Are you prepared or not
Ready or not
Whether you are prepared or not
Here I go
I am about to begin or take action
Here I go
I am about to begin or take action
Better late than never
It is preferable to start or arrive late than not at all
Ready or not
Whether you are prepared or not
Here I come
I am approaching or coming towards you
Here I come
I am approaching or coming towards you
Better late than never
It is preferable to start or arrive late than not at all
You on my mind
I think about you frequently
Like all the time
Constantly, without interruption
You runnin' circles like we won't
You are avoiding or evading the situation
Run out of life
Exhaust our time together
I thought you said that this would last
I believed you when you promised it would endure
I made it happen
I took action and made our connection possible
I been movin' round the city
I have been exploring and traveling throughout the city
But I'm comin' back here
But I am returning to this specific place or person
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Joshua Gomez, Troy Ferestad
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