Between 2007 and 2011, Tinashe was a member of the girl group the Stunners. Following their disbandment, she released the positively-reviewed self-recorded mixtapes In Case We Die (2012) and Reverie (2012). Following their success, Tinashe signed with RCA Records and released her third mixtape, Black Water (2013). Her debut single, "2 On" (featuring Schoolboy Q; produced by Mustard), reached number one on the Rhythmic airplay chart, and peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] Her debut studio album, Aquarius (2014), was noted by music critics as one of the most "solid" debuts by a new female artist in years. The album garnered her nominations for Soul Train and BET Awards.[5] Her collaboration with Snakehips and Chance the Rapper, "All My Friends", won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song in 2016.[6] The same year, Tinashe appeared on Britney Spears' single "Slumber Party", which topped Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart. Tinashe's second studio album, Nightride (2016), reached number eight on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the US. Joyride (2018), her third studio album, peaked at number 58 on the Billboard 200 chart and reached number six on the UK R&B Albums chart. After departing RCA, Tinashe independently released the albums Songs for You (2019), 333 (2021) and BB/Ang3l (2023).
Aint Ready...
Tinashe Lyrics
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Just begun
'Bout a year in on this album one
Nearly done
Hopefully when I hit 21 I'll be on
Fuck with me, let's have a little fun
Some people wasn't feelin' me
Said I was being naive
Trusting my own feelings
I put in overtime
Steady keeping up the grind
Now I'm about to blow your mind
Race ya to the finish line
Oh oh ain't ready
Ya ain't ready
Ya ain't ready
No ya ain't ready
Ya ain't ready
Ya ain't ready
Ya ain't ready
No ya ain't ready
Ain't ready
Ain't ready
Ain't ready
No they ain't ready
Ain't ready
In this song, Tinashe talks about her journey as a musician and her determination to succeed despite some people not believing in her. She mentions that she has been working on her album for about a year, and hopes to be successful by the time she turns 21. Tinashe also talks about following her instincts and trusting her own feelings, even though some people thought she was being naive. She mentions putting in overtime to keep up with the grind, and declares that she is about to blow everyone's mind.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "ya ain't ready" several times, implying that Tinashe believes that people aren't ready for what she has to offer. This can be interpreted as both a warning to her competition and a declaration of her own self-confidence. Tinashe's lyrics are inspiring and motivational, encouraging listeners to trust their own instincts and work hard to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Honestly I'm in the long run
To be transparent, I'm in this for the long haul
Just begun
I'm only just getting started
'Bout a year in on this album one
It's been about a year since I started working on this album
Nearly done
It's almost complete, the end is in sight
Hopefully when I hit 21 I'll be on
I'm aiming to make significant progress by the time I'm 21
Fuck with me, let's have a little fun
Join me and let's enjoy the ride
Some people wasn't feelin' me
Not everyone was a fan of me
Said I was being naive
They thought I was too inexperienced
Following my instincts
I'm going with my gut
Trusting my own feelings
I have faith in myself
I put in overtime
I've worked incredibly hard
Steady keeping up the grind
I'm consistent with my work ethic
Now I'm about to blow your mind
Get ready to be amazed by what I'm about to do
Race ya to the finish line
Let's compete and see who finishes first
Oh oh ain't ready
You are not prepared
Ya ain't ready
You are not ready
No ya ain't ready
Absolutely not ready
Ain't ready
You are not prepared
No they ain't ready
They are not prepared
Contributed by Jack F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HaydReacts
Tinashe produced this herself. SO MUCH DAMN TALENT! Giving me Janet and Aaliyah in one!
Mariah Reaves
Should definitely be a longer song! Love it!
Bt R
2021 and this song popped up in my head and now im listening to it! Im glad to know that she’s a big artist today! She was already a great one back then!
Anthony Archer
can people please know that this tape exists.. its such a unique R&B body of work that is dark, sexy, and brilliant all at the same time.
Mike
Aaliyah reincarnated 😩
ADAJ3
+Anthony Archer In Due time this will be her Classic Mixtape!
Solinet Fernandez
I love this. Its probably been on repeat for 2 hours now
Afeni Grace
She's doing what she said she would!
Beat Gotti
Tinashe is a great song writer
Kayla MM3
Masterpiece! Wish it was longer though.