Britt Nicole - Ready or Not Lyrics
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
I tried to cover my shine
I've tried staying in the lines
I, I, I don't wanna hide
No not tonight
Pre-Chorus
You, you, you want me to take my light
Fit it in your box right
I want you to look me in the eye eye eye
(Hook)
Ready or not
Here here here I come
I'm about to show you where the Light comes from
Oh oh ready or not here here I come
This is who I am I wont hide it
I'm a take it all over the world
To the young to the old every boy and girl
Ready or not here here I come
I'm a show the world where the love is.
Verse 2
I'm not ever selling out love
A love out loud is what it's all about
Giving everything to see the lost get found
Yeah, it's going down
Pre-Chorus
Repeat Hook
Rap (LECRAE)
I refuse to keep this buried deep inside of me
Yeah this little light of mine, it's time to let it shine a bit
'Cause there's no point in hiding it
It's everything I am
The source of all my hope
And it's the reason why i stand
(Bridge)
And I pledge allegiance to be somebody real
There's no more holding it back
I'm showing them how I feel cause love is more than a word
It's a noun, and a verb, and hiding it is absurd
Ya heard
Hook out
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Britt Nicole - Ready or Not [Lyrics] ft. Lecrae
Meaning & Inspiration
Britt Nicole's "Ready or Not," released in 2012 as part of her album *Gold*, is a powerful declaration of self-acceptance and unwavering commitment to living authentically. The song’s narrative centers on the internal struggle of conforming to external expectations versus embracing one's true identity. Nicole expresses a prior attempt to subdue her unique qualities, to remain within prescribed boundaries, but ultimately declares her refusal to hide any longer. This resonates deeply with the biblical call to let our light shine, as Matthew 5:16 encourages, "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." The pre-chorus vividly portrays the pressure to fit into a mold, a sentiment that echoes the Apostle Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:2 not to be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewal of your mind.
The hook is a bold proclamation: "Ready or not, here I come." This is not a threat, but a confident announcement of embracing one's purpose and sharing it with the world. Nicole intends to reveal the source of her light, a divine wellspring that fuels her, and to extend this message to everyone, young and old. This aligns with the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20, calling believers to go and make disciples of all nations. The second verse reinforces this mission, emphasizing that true love is not something to be compromised or hidden. Instead, it's a love that is expressed openly and actively seeks to redeem the lost, a principle central to the Gospel of John 3:16, God's profound act of love for humanity.
The inclusion of a rap from Lecrae further amplifies the song’s message of unashamed faith. Lecrae articulates the refusal to keep his inner convictions suppressed, recognizing that his "little light" is too important to conceal. He views this light as the very foundation of his hope and the source of his strength to stand firm, mirroring the strength found in Christ as described in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." The bridge solidifies this commitment to authenticity, a pledge to be genuine and to express one's feelings without reservation, understanding that love is more than just a spoken word; it's an active demonstration, a noun and a verb. Hiding such a fundamental aspect of one's being, as Nicole asserts, is indeed absurd, a notion that finds its root in 1 Peter 4:8: "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." "Ready or Not" is a vibrant anthem for anyone who has felt the pressure to dim their own light and a powerful invitation to step into the fullness of who God has designed them to be, radiating His love to every corner of the earth.