Nuh Ready Nuh Ready
PARTYNEXTDOOR, Calvin Harris
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Mi and di mandem We haffi run from half of di gyal dem (So sweet, so sweet) Dem want mi children and ting Mi nuh ready fi all dem tings (So sweet, you're so sweet) Yeah, mi nuh ready fi all dem things yet (So sweet, so sweet) Yeah, I'm not ready fi all dem tings yet I'm not ready fi all dem tings yet She call me kid, kid, kid My mama kiss her kid She say mi tooth-tooth sweet She say mi tooth-tooth sweet Don't make me feel like I love you Just 'cause I thought you was special Won't make me feel like I love you Baby, girl, I won't settle Yeah I had dreams of fuckin' the baddest bitch Last night I awoke up and I fucked the baddest bitch I thought I would be ready when I seen her When I was in the disco (I gotta keep it honest) Keep it real with you Mi and di mandem We haffi run from half of di gyal dem (You're so sweet, so sweet) Dem want mi children and tings Mi nuh ready fi all dem tings (So sweet, you're so sweet) Mi nuh ready fi all dem tings yet (So sweet, so sweet) Mi and di mandem We haffi run from half of di gyal dem (You're so sweet, so sweet) Dem want mi children and tings Mi nuh ready fi all dem tings (So sweet, you're so sweet) Mi nuh ready fi all dem tings (So sweet, so sweet) I strapped up 'cause they mapped up 'Cause I need to know where you are Can't keep following these signs 'Cause you're lookin' for a sign, and I can't give you one Start to feel like it's mad love That's givin' your attraction, to me Yeah, I just want you, nobody else, baby I don't wanna get too far It's just you that I want When it's mi and di mandem We haffi run from half of di gyal dem (You're so sweet, so sweet) Dem want mi children and tings Mi nuh ready fi all dem tings (So sweet, you're so sweet) Mi nuh ready fi all dem tings yet (So sweet, so sweet) Mi and di mandem We haffi run from half of di gyal dem (You're so sweet, you're so sweet) Dem want mi children and tings Mi nuh ready fi all dem tings (So sweet, you're so sweet) Mi nuh ready fi all dem tings
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Written by: Adam Richard Wiles, Jahron Anthony Brathwaite, Shane Lidstrom
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Singer and Performer"Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" is a song by Scottish electro DJ and record producer Calvin Harris.
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CollaborationThe song features vocals from Canadian singer, rapper, and songwriter PartyNextDoor.
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Release Date"Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" was released on February 8, 2018, under the Sony Music label.
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GenreThe song combines a diverse mix of multiple genres. It incorporates elements from pop, reggae, dance, and R&B. This is a deviation from the EDM style Calvin Harris is usually known for.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" was released the same day as the song. It features Calvin Harris and PartyNextDoor in various London settings, including a Tube station. The video is styled with a glitchy and psychedelic aesthetic.
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Artistic TransitionThe song marked a shift in musical direction for Calvin Harris, as it showcased a more funky and dancehall-inspired sound as compared to his previous albums.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the radical shift in sound, "Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" managed to secure decent chart positions. It peaked at No. 48 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 23 on the Scottish Singles Chart.
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Live PerformancesPartyNextDoor performed the song live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2018.
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ReceptionThe song generally received mixed-to-positive reviews from music critics. Some appreciated the experimentation and the fusion of genres, while others were more critical, citing a disjointed sound.
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Lyric ThemeThe song's lyrics and title phrase 'nuh ready nuh ready', colloquially meaning 'not ready', reflect on a person being unprepared for a new relationship or situation.
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Commercial SuccessThe song sold approximately 200,000 units in the United States.
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Creative ProcessCalvin Harris has reportedly stayed in his studio for 24 hours to produce and perfect this song.
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Multi-talented ArtistApart from working as the main producer and DJ, Calvin Harris also contributed to the song as a lyricist, programmer, and mixer.
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Public ReactionThough the song marked a departure from his EDM sound, it still gained significant engagement on music streaming platforms with millions of plays globally.
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Follow-Up Work"Nuh Ready Nuh Ready" notably marks Calvin Harris's first single after his successful fifth studio album "Funk Wav Bounces Vol.1".
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