...Ready for It?

Taylor Swift

About ...Ready for It?

"... Ready for It?" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her sixth studio album, Reputation (2017). Initially a promotional single released on September 3, 2017, the song impacted radio on October 24, as the album's second official single. The song received positive reviews by music critics, who cited the track as an improvement over Swift's previous single, "Look What You Made Me Do" (2017). Commercially, "... Ready for It?" reached the top 10 of the music charts in Australia, Canada, Hungary, Malaysia, New Zealand, Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as the top 20 in Ireland and Lebanon.  


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Knew he was a killer first time that I saw him
Wonder how many girls he had loved and left haunted
But if he's a ghost, then I can be a phantom
Holdin' him for ransom
Some, some boys are tryin' too hard
He don't try at all, though
Younger than my exes but he act like such a man, so
I see nothing better, I keep him forever
Like a vendetta-ta

I-I-I see how this is gon' go
Touch me and you'll never be alone
I-Island breeze and lights down low
No one has to know

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?

Me, I was a robber first time that he saw me
Stealing hearts and running off and never saying sorry
But if I'm a thief, then he can join the heist
And we'll move to an island-and
And he can be my jailer, Burton to this Taylor
Every lover known in comparison is a failure
I forget their names now, I'm so very tame now
Never be the same now, now

I-I-I see how this is gon' go
Touch me and you'll never be alone
I-Island breeze and lights down low
No one has to know
(No one has to know)

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?

Baby, let the games begin
Let the games begin
Let the games begin
Baby, let the games begin
Let the games begin
Let the games begin

I-I-I see how this is gon' go
Touch me and you'll never be alone
I-Island breeze and lights down low
No one has to know

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

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?

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14 to pursue a career in country music. more »

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Written by: Ali Payami, Karl Johan Schuster, Max Martin, Taylor Swift

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
The song "...Ready for It?" was officially released on September 3, 2017, as a promotional single and later on October 24, 2017, as the second official single from Taylor Swift's album "Reputation."
Composition Style
The song is noted for its departure from Taylor's typical country-pop style, moving instead towards a more electropop and synth-pop direction.
Track Position
"...Ready For It?" is the opening track on Taylor Swift's sixth studio album, "Reputation."
Lyric Inspiration
The lyrics of the song are generally believed to tell a romantic story, unleashing Swift's wild side. Some fans speculate the song is about her relationships with either Calvin Harris or Tom Hiddleston.
Chart Performance
The song was successful on music charts worldwide. It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and reached top twenty in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Music Video
Taylor Swift released a music video for the song on October 27, 2017. The video has a futuristic theme and features numerous sci-fi elements. It was directed by Joseph Kahn, who also directed a number of other Taylor Swift videos.
Writing Credits
Swift co-wrote "...Ready For It?" with Max Martin, Shellback, and Ali Payami. Martin and Payami also produced the track.
Live Performances
Swift first performed the song live on December 2, 2017, at the B96 Jingle Bash concert in Chicago. It was also included on the setlist for her Reputation Stadium Tour in 2018.
Song Duration
The duration of the song is 3 minutes and 28 seconds.
Critical Reception
Although the song received a mixed response from music critics for its sexual undertones and the deviation from Swift's typical musical styles, it was praised for its catchy tune and electropop production.
Platinum Certification
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the song as triple Platinum, indicating it had sold over 3 million copies.

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