…Ready For It? Lyrics – Taylor Swift | Song Meaning & Facts

Dive into the electrifying …Ready For It? Lyrics of this reputation anthem in English, and experience Taylor Swift’s bold artistic evolution. This industrial-pop masterpiece from her sixth studio album reputation features Swift’s groundbreaking rap-sung vocals and explores themes of seduction and power dynamics.

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…Ready For It? Lyrics Meaning

Knew he was a killer
First time that I saw him
The first time I saw him, I could tell he was dangerous or intense.

Wonder how many girls he had loved and left haunted
I wondered how many girls he loved and hurt before me.

But if he’s a ghost then I can be a phantom
Holdin’ him for ransom
If he’s mysterious like a ghost, I can match him by being just as strong and hard to catch.

Some, some boys are tryin’ too hard
He don’t try at all though
Other guys try too hard to impress me, but he stays cool and confident.

Younger than my exes but he act like such a man, so
Even though he’s younger than my past boyfriends, he acts very mature.

I see nothing better, I keep him forever
Like a vendetta-ta.
I think he’s perfect. I want him forever — like getting revenge that lasts.

I-i-i see how this is gonna go
Touch me, and you’ll never be alone
I know where this is going. If we’re together, we’ll never feel lonely.

I-island breeze and lights down low
No one has to know.
It’s like a romantic secret getaway — just the two of us.

In the middle of the night, in my dreams
You should see the things we do, baby
In my dreams at night, we do amazing and exciting things together.

In the middle of the night, in my dreams
I know I’m gonna be with you
So I take my time
I dream about us being together, and I believe it’ll happen — so I won’t rush it.

(Are you ready for it?)
Are you ready to be with me and go through this adventure of love?

Me, I was a robber
First time that he saw me
When he saw me, I was like a thief — stealing hearts without guilt.

Stealing hearts and running off and never saying sorry
I used to break hearts and not feel bad about it.

But if I’m a thief then
He can join the heist
And we’ll move to an island-and
If I’m stealing hearts, he can be my partner in crime. We’ll run away together.

And he can be my jailer
Burton to this Taylor
He can be the one who keeps me close — like the famous couple Burton and Taylor.

Every love I’ve known in comparison is a failure
Compared to him, all my past relationships were nothing.

I forget their names now
I’m so very tame now
Never be the same now, now.
I don’t even remember my exes — I’ve changed, and I won’t be the same again.

I-i-i see how this is gonna go
Touch me and you’ll never be alone
I-island breeze and lights down low
No one has to know
Again, she repeats: this romance feels like a secret paradise, just for the two of them.

In the middle of the night, in my dreams
You should see the things we do, baby
In the middle of the night in my dreams
I know I’m gonna be with you
So I take my time
(Are you ready for it?
Ooh, are you ready for it?)
She keeps dreaming about them being together and slowly heading toward it.

Baby, let the games begin
Let the games begin
Let the games begin
Let the exciting and romantic adventure start!

Baby, let the games begin
Let the games begin
Let the games begin
She repeats it — getting ready for the thrill of falling in love.

I-i-i see how this is gonna go
Touch me and you’ll never be alone
I-island breeze and lights down low
No one has to know.
She again describes the secret, intimate nature of the relationship.

In the middle of the night, in my dreams
You should see the things we do, baby
In the middle of the night, in my dreams
I know I’m gonna be with you
So I take my time
In the middle of the night.
She dreams about them together and trusts it will happen, so she’s patient.

Baby, let the games begin
Let the games begin
Let the games begin
(Are you ready for it?)
Baby, let the games begin
Let the games begin
Let the games begin
(Are you ready for it?)
The final chorus repeats the idea of starting the thrilling love story — she’s asking if he’s ready.

Song Credits

Song Background and Meaning

“…Ready For It?” serves as a bold opening statement for the reputation era, introducing themes of seduction, power, and romantic pursuit through a criminal metaphor. The song presents a narrative of two individuals engaged in a cat-and-mouse game, with Swift positioning herself as both predator and prey in the romantic chase. The song introduces a robbers and thieves metaphor, where love and attraction are portrayed as heists and criminal activities.

The track marked a significant departure from Swift’s previous work, embracing a darker, more electronic sound that reflected her response to media scrutiny and public controversies. Swift conceived the album amidst media scrutiny on her personal life that blemished her once-wholesome “America’s Sweetheart” image, and “…Ready For It?” establishes the defiant, unapologetic tone that runs throughout reputation.

Technical and Musical Analysis

“…Ready For It?” is a masterclass in modern pop production, blending multiple electronic genres into a cohesive sonic experience. The song is driven by heavy synths, a tropical house chorus, dubstep bass drops, EDM and trap beats, programmed drum machines, and Swift’s rapping-singing.

Musical Specifications:

• Key: E minor with Swift’s vocals spanning from G3 to E5
• Duration: 3 minutes, 28 seconds
• Tempo: 80 beats per minute (though some sources list it as 160 BPM due to the double-time feel)
• Time Signature: 4 beats per bar
• Energy Level: High energy and very danceable

The production features a distinctive structure with quieter verses that build to explosive choruses, showcasing Swift’s versatility as a vocalist who seamlessly transitions between melodic singing and rhythmic rap-style delivery.

Chart Performance and Commercial Success

“…Ready For It?” achieved significant commercial success as part of the reputation album, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The song became a staple of Swift’s live performances and has maintained popularity on streaming platforms. The track is very popular on Spotify, being rated between 30 and 90% popularity on Spotify.

Cultural Impact and Live Performances

The song has played a crucial role in Swift’s live performances since its release. Taylor performed “…Ready for It?” for the first time during an episode of the 43rd season of Saturday Night Live on November 11, 2017. The song was the first song performed every night at her “reputation Stadium Tour” (2018) and continues to be the first song of the Reputation act on the Eras Tour (2023–2024).

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