When You're Ready
Shawn Mendes Lyrics

Maybe I had too many drinks
I may have overindulged in alcohol, but it helped me gather the courage to express myself.

But that's just what I needed
I needed something to loosen me up and give me some liquid confidence.

I hope that you don't think that what I'm saying sounds conceited
I don't want to come across as arrogant or self-centered.

When I look across the room, and you're staring right back at me
I feel a strong connection between us when our eyes meet.

Like somebody told a joke and we're the only ones laughin'
We share a special bond, like we're the only two people in on a joke.

Don't know why I tried
I don't know why I bothered trying to move on from you.

'Cause ain't nobody like you
There's no one else like you, you're one of a kind.

Familiar disappointment every single time I do
Whenever I try to move on, I'm left feeling disappointed and unfulfilled.

Every single night my arms are not around you
Every night that I'm not holding you, I feel your absence.

My mind's still wrapped around you
My thoughts are constantly consumed by you.

Baby, tell me when you're ready
Let me know when you're ready to give us a chance.

I'm waitin'
I'll be here waiting for you.

Even ten years from now
Even if it takes years for you to come around.

If you haven't found somebody
If you're still single and looking for someone.

I promise, I'll be around
I'll be here, ready to be with you whenever you're ready.

What if my dad is right
What if my father is correct in thinking that you're the perfect match for me?

When he says that you're the one
When he insists that you're the person with whom I should spend the rest of my life.

No, I can't even argue
I don't even have an argument against it, because deep down, I believe it could be true.

I won't even fight him on it
Rather than resist, I'm willing to agree with him.

Call you when it's late
I'll reach out to you when it's late because I can't stop thinking about you.

And I know that you're in bed
I know you're in bed, resting and hopefully dreaming of me.

'Cause I'm three hours back
I'm in a different timezone, but that won't stop me from reaching out.

Seems like you're always six ahead
You always seem to be ahead of me in some way, but that doesn't discourage me.

And if I have to, I'll wait forever
I'm willing to wait for you for as long as it takes.

Say the word and I'll change my plans
If you give me a sign that you're willing to be with me, I'll adjust my life accordingly.

Yeah, you know that we fit together
Our personalities and interests complement each other perfectly.

I know your heart like the back of my hand
I know your deepest desires and needs because we have a strong connection.

Baby, any time you're ready
Whenever you're ready to take a chance on us.

I'm waitin', oh
I'll be waiting, hopeful for our future together.