Ready Or Not – English Lyrics
Lyrics & Translation
Thinking of learning English? Why not start with the energetic collaboration "Ready Or Not" by Calvin Harris and Busta Rhymes. The song's repetitive and catchy chorus makes it easy to follow along, while Busta Rhymes' dynamic rapping provides a fun challenge for more advanced learners. It's a great way to pick up modern slang and confident expressions in a vibrant musical context.
[English]
Calvin HarrisBusta Bust
Is they ready?
Yeah
It's only right y'all get on board this global express
And after we go around the globe
Let's take this shit beyond the galaxy
Bang, everybody
If you step up in the party
And we do it
Are you ready or not?
Flyin' like a rocket
Ain't nobody else can stop it
I'll be movin', are you ready or not?
Watch the way we kill 'em
And you know we gonna get 'em
And hit 'em then
Are you ready or not?
Tell me if you're ready or not
Show mе if you're really ready or not
Plеase be clear
I ain't never, never, never gonna stop
You better be careful
Cause every single time you'll see me drop
I'm comin' to get 'em and celebrate it, cop another
Y'all be fuckin' shit up, is you wit' me? (let's go)
You know I got it for ya 'cause you need that
I make 'em scream a line until you hear a lot of feedback
And then I hit the block until the shit is off the meat rack
Funny, Calvin, they want you to bring the beat back (let's go)
Look, you don't really wanna do it (heh-eh)
Go against me never, I be flowin' like a fluid
And I be damagin' everything every time when I really get up on it
It's nothin' we know, and they already knew it
And it ain't nothin' really to it 'cause we 'bout to let it blow (blow)
Fireworks, people, now we givin' 'em a show
Never chill, gotta know a lot of money on the flo'
If it ain't nothin' else, you gotta let 'em know, are you ready or not?
Bang, everybody
If you step up in the party
And we do it, are you ready or not?
Flyin' like a rocket
Ain't nobody else can stop it
I'll be movin', are you ready or not?
Watch the way we kill 'em
And you know we gonna get 'em
And hit 'em then, are you ready or not?
Tell me if you're ready or not
Show me if you're really ready or not
Step up in the spot like another block
Every time I drop (stop!)
They ain't even got a clue (clue)
Regularly drop, don't really need to be seen (seen)
Medically tell me what you really wanna do
Generally, others think they better than me, boo (boo)
Til they try to squeeze they little foot up in my shoe
That's when I make 'em panic
I don't really understand it (eh-eh)
That's when I lay 'em
Down and try to get a better view view)
Genuinely see the way I regularly chew (chew)
Wack all 'em bitch
I'm from a legendary few (few)
Some are frumpin' out
Don't know what they already knew (uh)
Instead of tryna front
You need to get a better crew (uh huh)
Lactose, bitch
I keep 'em at close
Better know I pack toast
I don't wanna let it go (ooh)
Damn folks, now they wanna stand close
Every time I bang
Those cannons and they blow, are you ready or not
Bang, everybody
If you step up in the party
And we do it
Are you ready or not?
Flyin' like a rocket
Ain't nobody else can stop it
I'll be movin', are you ready or not?
Watch the way we kill 'em
And you know we gonna get 'em
And hit 'em then, are you ready or not?
Tell me if you're ready or not
Show me if you're really ready or not
Key Vocabulary
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ready /ˈredɪ/ A1 |
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global /ˈɡləʊbl/ B2 |
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galaxy /ˈɡæləksi/ B2 |
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rocket /ˈrɒkɪt/ B1 |
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stop /stɒp/ A1 |
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careful /ˈkeəfl/ B1 |
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drop /drɒp/ A2 |
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celebrate /ˈselɪbreɪt/ B1 |
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flow /fləʊ/ B2 |
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damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ B1 |
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blow /bləʊ/ A2 |
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legendary /lɪˈdʒendri/ C1 |
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front /frʌnt/ A2 |
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crew /kruː/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Are you ready or not?
➔ Tag Question
➔ This is a classic tag question used to seek confirmation. The structure is a statement followed by an auxiliary verb ('are') and a pronoun ('you'). It invites a 'yes' or 'no' response. The phrase 'or not' is often added for emphasis.
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I'll be movin', are you ready or not?
➔ Future Continuous with Tag Question
➔ The phrase 'I'll be movin'' uses the future continuous tense ('will be + -ing verb') to indicate an action that will be in progress at a specific time. It's combined with a tag question for emphasis and engagement.
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You better be careful
➔ Modal Verb + Infinitive (expressing strong advice/warning)
➔ The phrase 'You better' uses the modal verb 'better' to express a strong warning or advice. It implies that there will be negative consequences if the advice is not followed. It's a less formal way of saying 'You should'.
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I don't really understand it
➔ Present Simple with Adverb of Degree
➔ The sentence uses the present simple ('don't understand') to express a general state of not understanding. The adverb 'really' modifies the verb 'understand', indicating the degree of lack of understanding.
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Til they try to squeeze they little foot up in my shoe
➔ Non-Standard Pronoun Usage (they/their) & Colloquialism
➔ This line uses non-standard pronoun usage ('they' instead of 'their') which is common in some dialects and informal speech. It's a colloquialism, adding to the song's energetic and streetwise tone. The phrase 'squeeze their little foot up in my shoe' is a metaphor for trying to imitate or compete with the speaker.
