Lyrics

I used to call myself prepared
While entertaining what depleted me
Asked heaven for a faithful man
Then ignored my own inconsistency
Now my boundaries have language
And my standards have receipts
I don’t confuse intense attention
With a love designed to keep me
I made peace inside my household
Put direction on my money
So whoever enters next
Meets a life already functioning
Chorus
I’m ready now
Ready to receive
Love that adds to who I am
Without subtracting me
I’m ready now
Nothing left to prove
I have room inside my life
For something honest to move through
Verse 2
I don’t need him to rescue me
I need courage with compassion
Someone able to discuss
What most men bury under action
He can tell me when he’s frightened
Without turning fear to distance
I can offer him my softness
Without becoming his assistant
We can plan beyond affection
Build security together
Two complete and willing people
Making wise decisions better
Bridge
Divine timing wasn’t late
I had habits to release
Had to stop requesting love
While negotiating with my peace
Now I recognize alignment
By the calm inside my chest
What belongs beside my purpose
Will not ask me to accept less
Final Chorus
I’m ready now
Ready to receive
Love that honors what I built
And brings its own stability
I’m ready now
Open, wise and true
I’m not waiting to be chosen
I’m prepared to choose
Outro
I didn’t become ready
because somebody arrived.
I became ready
when love was no longer
an escape from my life—
but a worthy addition to it.