When Im Good and ready
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When I, when, when I
When, when I, when, when I'm good and ready

When I, when, when I
When, when I, when, when I'm good and ready

When I, when, when I
When, when I, when, when I'm good and ready

When I, when, when I
When, when I, when, when I'm good and ready

You come back in my life
Singing the same old tune
You can say what you like oh oh oh
But I'm not listening to you
You can't hurry my love or change my mind
I'll decide in my own sweet time
Could be a week, may take two
I'll be coming back

When I'm, when I'm good and ready
I'll tell you when I'll give my love to ya
When I'm, when I'm good and ready
When I'm good and ready

Who do you think you are
To put this pressure on me
You can push me to far, oh oh oh
I can't see the wood for the trees
You're asking me to share your bed
But I ain't sure If I'm ready yet
Could be a week, may take two
I'll be coming back

When I'm, when I'm good and ready
I'll tell you when I'll give my love to ya
When I'm, when I'm good and ready
When I'm good and ready
When I'm, when I'm good and ready
I'll tell you the time
And not one minute sooner
When I'm, when I'm good and ready
When I'm good and ready

When I, when, when I
When, when I, when, when I'm good and ready

When I, when, when I
When, when I, when, when I'm good and ready

You can't hurry my love or change my mind
I'll decide in my own sweet time
Could be a week, may take two
I'll be coming back

When I'm, when I'm good and ready
I'll tell you when I'll give my love to ya
When I'm, when I'm good and ready
When I'm good and ready

When I'm, when I'm good and ready
I'll tell you the time
And not one minute sooner

When I'm, when I'm good and ready
When I'm good and ready
When I'm, when I'm good and ready
I'll tell you when I'll give my love to ya
When I'm, when I'm good and ready




When I'm good and ready
(When I'm, when I'm good and ready)

Overall Meaning

The song "When I'm Good and Ready" is a declaration of independence and assertion of control over one's own life and autonomy. The lyrics describe a relationship in which a former lover has returned, attempting to rekindle the romance and exert control over the singer's life. However, the singer is firm in her assertion that she will decide when she is ready to give her heart to someone. The repeated refrain "when I'm good and ready" emphasizes the singer's autonomy and decision-making power, and the repetition of the phrase in the chorus makes it clear that the singer will not be rushed or pressured into making a decision before she is ready.


The lyrics also convey a sense of frustration on the part of the singer with the former lover's persistent attempts to control or influence her. Lines such as "Who do you think you are / To put this pressure on me" and "You can say what you like oh oh oh / But I'm not listening to you" suggest that the singer is fed up with the other person's behavior and is determined to establish boundaries and take control of her own life. The implication is that the singer has learned from past experiences and is no longer willing to be manipulated or coerced into making decisions she is not comfortable with.


Overall, "When I'm Good and Ready" is a powerful statement of self-determination and boundary-setting. The lyrics convey a sense of strength and independence, as well as a clear message that the singer will not be swayed or pressured by the demands of others.


Line by Line Meaning

When I, when, when I
I will make the decision about my love life when I'm ready


When, when I, when, when I'm good and ready
I will decide when I'm ready to give my love to you


You come back in my life
You returned to my life


Singing the same old tune
Using the same persuasive tactics as before


You can say what you like oh oh oh
Express your thoughts, opinions, but it won't affect me


But I'm not listening to you
I refuse to be swayed by you


Could be a week, may take two
The timeline for my decision is unknown, but I will return


Who do you think you are
I don't appreciate your attempt to manipulate me


To put this pressure on me
To compel me to make a decision that is not yet due


You can push me too far, oh oh oh
You can exceed my limits


I can't see the wood for the trees
I can't see the big picture due to the details clouding my judgment


You're asking me to share your bed
You're asking for intimacy, but I am not ready


But I ain't sure If I'm ready yet
But I am uncertain whether I am prepared to be intimate


I'll tell you the time
I will disclose my decision when I am ready


And not one minute sooner
I will not disclose my decision earlier than when I am ready


When I'm, when I'm good and ready
I will make the decision when I am self-assured


I'll tell you when I'll give my love to ya
I will inform you of my decision to be with you


When I'm good and ready
I will decide when I am confident and prepared to commit to our relationship




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pete Waterman, Michael Stock

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@rebeccabuster7861

The 90โ€™s โค What a time to be alive! I miss those daysโ€™ so much! No mobile phones, good music, I was free! Life was all about friends, family, roller skating, good music, tamagotchiโ€™s, drinking 20/20 down the park with mates and wearing Mc Hammer trousers and kangol hats! โค๐Ÿ˜‚

@30petlin30

Brilliant memories, you hit everything, you fabulous person Rebecca xxx

@bunlady1979

wow you got that so right, Im 43 and that was my time lol..

@TinkleWink84

๐Ÿ˜ญ me to!!

@tackleberryc6472

I could cry....

@JennyverseLive

Amen to that!!

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@stuartscharcarnie1575

Love PWL hits, this song was massive when it came out on the dance floor they don't make em like they used too ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

@thomaswegener1805

2022 !

@steorris

2022 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

@leonskum.5682

I was trying to find out if this was S.A.W. cheers.

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