Ready or Not
Mendler Bridgit Lyrics


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Hey, hey
Hey, hey (hey, hey)
Ooh-oh
I'm the kinda girl who doesn't say a word
Who sits at the curb and waits for the world
But I'm about to break out, about to break out
I'm like a crook tonight
I caught you starin' at me and I was thinkin' clearly
And now I'm like a bee and I'm huntin' for the honey
And I'm kinda shy but you're super fly yeah, I could be your kryptonite

Like, ooh, ooh, ooh
Light my heart up baby like a match stick
Ooh, ooh, ooh
And hit the gas quick

Ready or not, here I come
Where you at? The night is young
In the crowd the music's loud, but I will find you
Ready or not, here I come
I like your face, do you like my song?
Just sing it la la la la la la and I'll find you
Ready or not (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ready or not (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Hello, my name is (Bridgit)
Nice to meet you
I think you're famous, where have I seen you?
You'll be my William, I'll be your Kate
Livin' like a fairy tale
We could have a palace right next to Oprah
Thirty-seven cars and a yacht down in Boca
Take me away wherever you say
Yeah, we could be setting sail

Like, ooh, ooh, ooh
Light my heart up, baby, like a matchstick
Ooh, ooh, ooh
And hit the gas quick

Ready or not, here I come
Where you at? The night is young
In the crowd the music's loud (uh oh), but I will find you
Ready or not, here I come
I like your face, do you like my song?
Just sing it, la-la la-la la-la la-la and I'll find you
Ready or not (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ready or not (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Ready or not, here I come, here I come
You're like a breath of fresh air in my lungs
You and me dance from the night to the dawn
Ready or not, here I come, boy, it's on

Ready or not, here I come, here I come
You're like a breath of fresh air in my lungs
You and me dance from the night to the dawn
Ready or not, here I come, boy, it's on

Ready or not, here I come
Where you at? The night is young, yeah
In the crowd the music's loud, but I will find you
Ready or not, here I come
I like your face, do you like my song?
Just sing it la-la la-la la-la la-la and I'll find you

Ready or not (ready or not)
(You're like a breath of fresh air in my lungs)
Ready or not (here I come, ooh)
Ready or not (ready or not)
Ready or not (ready or not, ready or not)




Boombada boombada boombada
Ready or not

Overall Meaning

The song "Ready Or Not" by Bridgit Mendler is about a girl who is ready to break out of her shell and show the world what she's made of. The lyrics begin by describing the girl as someone who "doesn't say a word" and "sits at the curb and waits for the world." However, she's about to "break out" and become more assertive. The singer catches a guy staring at her and feels empowered to pursue him. She compares herself to a bee hunting for honey, and acknowledges that she's "kinda shy" but the guy is "super fly."


The chorus consists of the singer confidently proclaiming, "Ready or not, here I come." She's on the prowl and determined to find the guy she's interested in, even if the night is young and the music is loud. The bridge of the song sees her introducing herself to the guy and expressing her admiration for him. She compares their potential romance to a fairytale and mentions lavish luxuries like a palace and yachts. Finally, the repeated chorus serves as a declaration of her intentions and a resolution to find the guy she's interested in.


Overall, "Ready Or Not" is an upbeat and empowering song about seizing opportunities and pursuing romance. The singer is confident and determined, and the song's bright melodies match the joyful and optimistic tone of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, hey
An energetic greeting


Hey (hey)
A continuation of the greeting


Oh
An expression of excitement and anticipation


I'm the kinda girl who doesn't say a word
Introducing herself as a quiet and reserved person


Who sits at the curb and waits for the world
Painting a picture of her being passive and inactive


But I'm about to break out, about to break out
Revealing her intention to change and become more active


I'm like a crook tonight
Comparing herself to a criminal, someone who takes risks and goes after what they want


I caught you staring at me and I was thinking clearly
Noticing someone's gaze on her and feeling empowered by it


And now I'm like a bee and I'm huntin' for the honey
Comparing herself to a bee who is actively pursuing something she desires


And I'm kinda shy but you're super fly yeah, I could be your kryptonite
Acknowledging her shyness while flirting with someone who she finds attractive


Like oh oh oh
Excited exclamation


Light my heart up baby like a match stick
Asking the person to ignite her emotions and passion


Oh oh oh
Excitement and anticipation


And hit the gas quick
Urging the other person to take the lead and move fast


Ready or not, here I come
Challenge to find her


Where you at? The night is young
Asking where the other person is while acknowledging the youthful energy of the night


In the crowd the music's loud, but I will find you
Assurance that she will locate the other person despite the noisy environment


I like your face, do you like my song?
Flirtatious remark to initiate a conversation


Just sing it la la la la la la and I'll find you
Playful suggestion to help her locate the other person


Hello my name is (Bridgit)
Introducing herself more formally


Nice to meet you
Friendly greeting


I think you're famous, where have I seen you?
Starting a conversation with someone who she recognizes


You'll be my William, I'll be your Kate
Using a celebrity couple as a romantic reference, suggesting they could become a couple as well


Livin' like a fairy tale
Envisioning a romantic and idealized relationship


We could have a palace right next to Oprah
Fantasizing about living a luxurious life


Thirty-seven cars and a yacht down in Boca
Further describing their lavish lifestyle


Take me away wherever you say
Expressing a desire to be with the other person and go wherever they want


Yeah we could be setting sail
Suggesting they could travel together


Ready or not here I come here I come
Repeating her challenge to find her


You're like a breath of fresh air in my lungs
Complimenting the other person on how they make her feel


You and me dance from the night to the dawn
Picturing a romantic evening together that lasts until morning


Ready or not here I come boy it's on
Reiterating her challenge and indicating that she's ready for whatever comes next


Boombada boombada boombada
Untranslatable verbal filler


Ready or not!
Final challenge to find her




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emanuel Kiriakou, Evan Bogart, Bridgit Claire Mendler, Andrew Maxwell Goldstein, William Hart, Thom Bell, Andrew Goldstein

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@meagencravens205

She made like the best song EVER and she was like "bye"

@dillonmackay683

I mean it was sampled but yea great song either way

@tarynntatianaaa

@@dillonmackay683 every song you’re gonna listen to is sampled so

@playboijay962

@@dillonmackay683 which song was it sampled from

@dillonmackay683

PlayBoiJay Ready or Not The Fugees, mostly the chorus part tho

@Bushdid9eleven

Deadass. 🥲

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@dannymorales845

The decade where we were young innocent teenagers is about to end :( .

@anandateixeira5614

yeah :(

@clody7070

It already did :,(

@ines4982

Right 🥺

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