Ready Set Don't Go
Miley Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics


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She's gotta do what she's gotta do
And I've gotta like it or not
She's got dreams too big for this town
And she needs to give 'em a shot
Whatever they are

Looks like I'm all ready to leave
Nothing left to pack
Ain't no room for me in that car
Even if she asked me to tag along
(Even if I asked him to tag along)
God, I gotta be strong

I'm at the starting line of
The rest of my life as ready as I ever been
Got the hunger and the stars in my eyes
The prize is mine to win
She's waiting on my blessings
Before she hit's that open road
But baby, get ready (Oh, I'm ready) get set
Don't go

Looks like things are falling in place
Feels like they're falling apart
I painted this big old smile on my face
To hide my broken heart if only she knew
This is where you don't say what
You want so bad to say
This is where I want to but
I won't get in the way of her and her dreams
And spreading her wings (I'm ready to fly)

I'm at the starting line of
The rest of my life as ready as I ever been
Got the hunger and the stars in my eyes
The prize is mine to win
She's waiting on my blessings
Before she hit's that open road
(Gotta hit that open road)
But baby, get ready (Get ready)
Get set (Get set) don't go
I'm at the starting line of
The rest of my life
As ready as I ever been (Better be alright)
Got the hunger and the stars in my eyes
The prize is mine to win (I'll be okay)
She's waiting on my blessings
Before she hit's that open road
But baby, get ready (Oh oh oh oh) get set
Please, don't go

Don't go let me go now, I'm ready
Don't go i'll be alright, I'll be okay
You know that I'll be thinking of you
Each and every day
She's gotta do what she's gotta do
Let me go now




She's gotta do what she's gotta do
I gotta do what I gotta do

Overall Meaning

"Ready, Set, Don't Go" is a poignant song written by Cyrus and Casey Beathard. It is a conversation between a father and a daughter, where she is ready to leave her hometown to chase her dreams, and he is hesitant to let her go. The first verse catches the emotions perfectly, where the father is torn between his love and the desire to hold on to his daughter and her dreams. He knows he has to let her go if he wants her to achieve her goals. The second verse culminates in the father suppressing his feelings so the daughter doesn't get disincentivized. The chorus beautifully depicts the situation, where the father holds his tears and pain and wishes his daughter the best in her endeavors. He doesn't want to hold her back and gives her his blessings.


The lyrics are incredibly emotional and contemplate a powerful message that many parents can relate to. The song shows the dilemma faced by parents who want their children to have the freedom to dream and explore the world. But when the time comes to let them go, they realize how attached they are to them. It depicts the bond between a father-daughter duo that goes beyond words, and despite the heartaches, the father is willing to set his daughter free to pursue her dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

She's gotta do what she's gotta do
She has to follow her dreams, even if it means leaving me behind.


And I've gotta like it or not
I have no choice but to accept her decision, even if it hurts me.


She's got dreams too big for this town
Her aspirations and ambitions are greater than what this place can offer her.


And she needs to give them a shot
She deserves the chance to pursue her dreams, even if it means taking a risk.


Whatever they are
I may not know exactly what her dreams are, but I support her nonetheless.


Looks like she's all ready to leave
It appears that she is fully prepared to embark on this new journey.


Nothing left to pack
She has packed all of her belongings and is ready to go.


There ain't no room for me in that car
She is not taking me with her, as she needs to go alone to pursue her dreams.


Even if she asked me to tag along
Even if she wanted me to come with her, she knows that she needs to do this alone.


God I gotta be strong
I need to find the strength to let her go and support her from afar.


She's at the starting line of the rest of her life
She is about to embark on a new chapter in her life, full of new opportunities and experiences.


As ready as she's ever been
She is fully prepared and determined to make the most of this opportunity.


Got the hunger and the stars in her eyes
She is motivated and ambitious, with a clear vision of what she wants to achieve.


The prize is hers to win
She has the potential to achieve great success and make her dreams a reality.


She's waiting on my blessings before she hits that open road
She values my support and wants my approval before she begins this new journey.


Baby get ready
Prepare yourself for what's about to happen.


Get set
Be ready and prepared to face the challenges ahead.


Don't go
Even though it's hard, don't stop her from pursuing her dreams.


She says things are fallen into place
She feels that everything is finally coming together for her to chase her dreams.


Feels like they're fallen apart
At the same time, she is also scared and uncertain about what the future holds.


I painted this big old smile on my face
I'm trying to hide my sadness and grief, even though it's hard.


To hide my broken heart
Deep down, I'm heartbroken about her leaving.


If only she knew
I wish she could understand how difficult it is for me to let her go.


This is where I don't say what I want so bad to say
I want to tell her to stay, but I know it's not fair to ask her to give up her dreams.


This is where I want to but I won't get in the way
As much as I want to stop her from leaving, I know that she needs to do this for herself.


Of her and her dreams
I respect her wishes and support her in pursuing what she truly desires.


And spreading her wings
I am excited for her to explore new opportunities and grow as a person.


Don't go
Once again, I am reminded to let her go and not stand in the way of her dreams.


Don't go
As hard as it is, I need to support her decision and give her my blessings to leave.


She's gotta do what she's gotta do
In the end, I know that she needs to follow her own path and make her own decisions.


She's gotta do what she's gotta do
No matter what happens, I will always love and support her in all of her endeavors.




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Comments from YouTube:

@bayliewhitson9075

My father and I were going to sing this at my wedding. If only he were still here to walk me down the aisle.

@courtneykendall6622

Sorry for your loss

@mariahbenetatos

😭

@samayyahbingley9578

Baylie Whitson sorry for your lost just remember be strong for your family

@victoriasworld9630

Baylie Whitson God bless you!! I hope my daughter and I can sing this at her wedding. We have a stretch she is only six

@crystalconti3188

i know thw feeling my dad passed in 2015 . and. i miss em every single day

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@xTheConclusionx1

I still remember watching this during Hannah Montana. I’m 25 now and idk if I’ll be prepared to go through this when I have my daughter 😭 life goes by too fast. Seriously enjoy every second

@raeniakimo

I am 19 and going to listen and watch their shows, movies and music for a much longer period

@reginagardner615

NIKETRA LEA GARDNER I thought you were going to be the one to kill me my baby girl you're not I'm so proud of you this is so you and I GOD BLESSE YOU 👶 GIRL

@JohnDoe8o5

My daughters leaving to Alabama in 3 days and there’s nothing I can do at the moment to stop her… best I can do is hope for the best and leave california to be close to her so I can watch her grow up

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