[Romanized:]
Oneul harudo
Nae meoritsogeun ojik Y-O-U
Can’t get you out of my head
Bamsae biwonaen byeongui saegeun blue
Yeah, neon dodaeche myeot beoneul nae mam gajyeoda beorin geonji molla
Saenggagui gichaneun swiji anko dallyeoga bamsae mot ja
Yeah, neon aswiul ttaeman
Yeah, geujeo aswiul ttaeman nal
Yeah, geurae aswiul ttaerado neoramyeon joeunikka
Ijen gidaril geotdo eopjana
Geomnael pillyodo eopjana
Ne simjangui saekkkareul boyeojwo
Jeongmal nae sesangen nega pillyohae
Du nuneul tteobwa ne ape
Here I am
I’m ready for love
Tell me when you ready ’cause I’m already ready (Ready, ready)
Tell me when you ready ’cause I’m ready for love
(Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh)
I’m ready for love, I’m ready for love
(Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh)
I’m ready for love, I’m ready for love
Ready or not, here I come and I’m running
Like it’s now or never, I never know if you want it
What if love wasn’t what it was supposed to be?
What if there’s no Romeo for me?
No hope, no roses, no more notes to read
So I keep my eyes closed to see
What I need is forever and forever, baby, not sometimes
When you want it, then you best come find me ’cause I’m ready
Ijen gidaril geotdo eopjana
Geomnael pillyodo eopjana
Ne simjangui saekkkareul boyeojwo
Jeongmal nae sesangen nega pillyohae
Du nuneul tteobwa ne ape
Here I am
I’m ready for love
Tell me when you ready ’cause I’m already ready (Ready, ready)
Tell me when you ready ’cause I’m ready for love
(Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh)
I’m ready for love, I’m ready for love
(Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh)
I’m ready for love, I’m ready for love
Ne yeonghongwa modeun geosi
Nal hwangholhage hae gippeo utge hae
Nappeul geo eopjana
Ne modeun geol nal wihae deonjil ttae
Neol jikyeojulge
La-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la-la
[Korean:]
오늘 하루도
내 머릿속은 오직 Y-O-U
Can’t get you out of my head
밤새 비워낸 병의 색은 blue
Yeah, 넌 도대체 몇 번을 내 맘 가져다 버린 건지 몰라
생각의 기차는 쉬지 않고 달려가 밤새 못 자
Yeah, 넌 아쉬울 때만
Yeah, 그저 아쉬울 때만 날
Yeah, 그래 아쉬울 때라도 너라면 좋으니까
이젠 기다릴 것도 없잖아
겁낼 필요도 없잖아
네 심장의 색깔을 보여줘
정말 내 세상엔 네가 필요해
두 눈을 떠봐 네 앞에
Here I am
I’m ready for love
Tell me when you ready ’cause I’m already ready (Ready, ready)
Tell me when you ready ’cause I’m ready for love
(Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh)
I’m ready for love, I’m ready for love
(Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh)
I’m ready for love, I’m ready for love
Ready or not, here I come and I’m running
Like it’s now or never, I never know if you want it
What if love wasn’t what it was supposed to be?
What if there’s no Romeo for me?
No hope, no roses, no more notes to read
So I keep my eyes closed to see
What I need is forever and forever, baby, not sometimes
When you want it, then you best come find me ’cause I’m ready
이젠 기다릴 것도 없잖아
겁낼 필요도 없잖아
네 심장의 색깔을 보여줘
정말 내 세상엔 네가 필요해
두 눈을 떠봐 네 앞에
Here I am
I’m ready for love
Tell me when you ready ’cause I’m already ready (Ready, ready)
Tell me when you ready ’cause I’m ready for love
(Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh)
I’m ready for love, I’m ready for love
(Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh)
I’m ready for love, I’m ready for love
네 영혼과 모든 것이
날 황홀하게 해 기뻐 웃게 해
나쁠 거 없잖아
네 모든 걸 날 위해 던질 때
널 지켜줄게
La-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la-la
[English translation:]
The only thing that fills my head today is Y-O-U
Can’t get you out of my head
The bottle I drained out all night is blue
Yeah, I don’t know how many times you’ve thrown my heart away
A train of thought runs nonstop
Keeping me up all night
Yeah, only when you’re in need
Yeah, you only call me when you’re in need
Yeah, even though you only call me when you’re in need
I still like you because it’s you
There’s no need to wait now
There’s no need to be afraid
Show me the colors of your heart
I really need you in my world
Open your eyes, here I am in front of you
I’m ready for love
Tell me when you ready ’cause I’m already ready (Ready, ready)
Tell me when you ready ’cause I’m ready for love
(Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh)
I’m ready for love, I’m ready for love
(Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh)
I’m ready for love, I’m ready for love
Ready or not, here I come and I’m running
Like it’s now or never, I never know if you want it
What if love wasn’t what it was supposed to be?
What if there’s no Romeo for me?
No hope, no roses, no more notes to read
So I keep my eyes closed to see
What I need is forever and forever, baby, not sometimes
When you want it, then you best come find me ’cause I’m ready
There’s no need to wait now
There’s no need to be afraid
Show me the colors of your heart
I really need you in my world
Open your eyes, here I am in front of you
I’m ready for love
Tell me when you ready ’cause I’m already ready (Ready, ready)
Tell me when you ready ’cause I’m ready for love
(Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh)
I’m ready for love, I’m ready for love
(Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh)
I’m ready for love, I’m ready for love
Your spirit and everything about you
They make me ecstatic, make me smile
There’s nothing bad about it
When you throw all of yourself for me
I will protect you
La-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la-la
The Urgency and Vulnerability of Love
“Ready For Love” by BLACKPINK captures the intense anticipation and vulnerability of confessing one’s feelings. The lyrics reveal a sense of longing, as the narrator admits to constantly thinking about someone, unable to get them out of their mind. This internal struggle is paired with a bold declaration: they are no longer afraid or willing to wait, openly stating their readiness to embrace love with all its uncertainties. The song balances hope and fear, questioning whether love will be reciprocated or if heartbreak awaits, but ultimately choosing courage over hesitation. The recurring phrase, “I’m ready for love,” becomes both a mantra and a heartfelt plea, expressing a desire for genuine connection and emotional honesty.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Teddy Park, VVN, Kush, 24
Release Year: 2022
Label: YG Entertainment