"Ready" is the lead single from Alessia Cara's sophomore EP, This Summer. The song was released July 22, 2019 through Def Jam Recordings, with a message on Cara's twitter page that reads:
| “ | "caught the writing bug out of the blue and made an EP. it’s called This Summer. I’ll be releasing a new track every couple of weeks until it’s release. the first song, Ready, will be out July 22nd." | ” |
Background and promotion[]
On July 18, 2019, Cara took to social media to reveal the release date and cover art of the song. She further stated that the release would mark the first of more songs leading up to the release of the EP.[1] She performed the song live for the first time during her opening gig of Shawn Mendes' self-titled tour on July 23, 2019.[2] A lyric video was released on August 9.[3]
Critical Reception[]
Ryan Reed of Rolling Stone described the song as "a reggae-pop groove built on booming drum fills and buzzing synths".[4] Rania Aniftos at Billboardcomplimented the song for being an "empowering tune about choosing not to stick around with someone who's not ready for commitment".[5] Writing for Complex, Hannah Lifshutz found that the lyrics depict "a different kind of breakup, one that allows you to walk away feeling empowered".[6]
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1: Alessia Cara]
I think it's safe to say that you will always change
New colours day-to-day; my friend, you are a hurricane
The look on your face, all the things you say
Send me to outer space; my friend, you test my patience
[Pre-Chorus: Alessia Cara]
Don't you just push me out now
You got me into this mess, who's gonna get me out?
Why are you pulling me down
If you got things to figure out?
[Chorus: Alessia Cara]
Oh, you're not ready for, ready for, ready for, ready for me
Oh, you're not ready for, ready for, ready for, ready for me, yeah
Go steady your, your heavy heart until you're free
Until you're ready for, ready for, ready for, ready for me
Until you're ready, ready for me
[Verse 2: Alessia Cara]
Why do I care so much about you, boy? You know I do
I think a million thoughts, but only half get through to you
You start a million fires just to see what they can do
But then you freeze up like winter season in June
I wanna climb into your mind and turn on all the lights
Read all your secrets, see if you wonder about mine
We're just kids tryin' to understand the world
You're still only a boy who's scared of a good girl
[Chorus: Alessia Cara]
Oh, you're not ready for, ready for, ready for, ready for me
Oh, you're not ready for, ready for, ready for, ready for me (Oh, no)
Go steady your, your heavy heart until you're free
Until you're ready for, ready for, ready for, ready for me
Until you're ready, ready for me
[Bridge: Alessia Cara & Olivia Aita]
I won't be waiting for you to come around, to come around
I won't be waiting for you, but I'll be around, I'll be around
[Pre-Chorus: Alessia Cara]
Don't you just push me out now
You got me into this mess, who's gonna get me out?
Why are you pulling me down
If you got things to figure out?
[Chorus: Alessia Cara]
Oh, you're not ready for, ready for, ready for, ready for me
(Ready for me, no, no, no)
Oh, you're not ready for, ready for, ready for, ready for me
(Ready for me, no, no, no)
Go steady your (Steady your), your heavy heart (Heavy heart)
Until you're free
Until you're ready for, ready for, ready for, ready for me
Until you're ready, ready for me
References[]
- ↑ https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/alessia-cara-new-single-ready-and-tour/
- ↑ https://www.magic1053.com/entertainment/alessia-cara-live-the-center-july-2019/3pfRln1Q4XhwnIs7RMJIDK/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/3SeHoFCH-gI
- ↑ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/alessia-cara-new-song-ready-us-tour-861758/
- ↑ https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8521055/alessia-cara-announces-this-summer-ep-ready
- ↑ https://www.complex.com/music/2019/07/alessia-cara-releases-single-ready-upcoming-ep-the-summer
| This Summer | ||
|---|---|---|
| Singles | Ready • Rooting For You | |
| Songs | Ready • What's On Your Mind? • Like You • Okay Okay • Rooting For You • October | |
| Artists | Alessia Cara | |