Ready For It

Embracing Love's Cost: Tyler Howdy's Heartfelt Revelation
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Lyrics

Well, how did I ever breathe

Expressing astonishment at the positive impact of the other person on the speaker's life, suggesting a profound change.

Without your breath in the same room as me?

Highlighting the essential presence of the other person, implying that life is incomplete without them.

Oh, and how did I ever speak

Reflecting on the difficulty of communicating without mentioning or thinking about the significant other.

Without your name to repeat?

Emphasizing the importance of the other person by acknowledging the frequent repetition of their name in the speaker's thoughts or words.

Oh, and how did I ever see

Contemplating the impact of the significant other on the speaker's perception and vision.

Without those eyes looking back at me?

Acknowledging the emotional connection established through eye contact with the significant other.

Oh, and how did my heart ever beat

Referring to a time before the speaker became aware of the significant other, implying a transformative effect on the speaker's emotions.

Before I knew about you and me?

Highlighting the transformative effect of knowing the significant other on the speaker's emotional well-being.


You're teaching me that love

Acknowledging the valuable lessons about love that the significant other is imparting to the speaker.

Is worth the cost

Suggesting that love is worth the challenges and sacrifices involved.

'Cause I've been coming up short

Admitting to previous shortcomings and failures in love.

And I'm tired of taking that loss

Expressing weariness of facing romantic failures and disappointments.

You give me refuge

Describing the significant other as a source of comfort and safety.

And a place to lay my head

Highlighting the significant other as a supportive and nurturing presence in the speaker's life.

If this is love, I think I'm ready for it

Expressing a readiness and eagerness to embrace love based on the positive qualities of the significant other.


Yeah, I know the best of me

Acknowledging the best aspects of the speaker's personality are embodied by the significant other.

Is standing right next to me

Reinforcing the idea that the significant other is a fundamental and integral part of the speaker's life.

No, I'm not trying to keep my cool

Rejecting the need to maintain composure, expressing genuine excitement and passion for the significant other.

Oh, I'm wild about you

Conveying intense emotions and affection towards the significant other.

And you know the worst of me

Acknowledging the flaws and imperfections within the speaker, emphasizing the significant other's understanding and acceptance.

Yeah, you know the darkest deed

Referring to the darkest aspects of the speaker's past or personality, indicating the significant other's ability to see beyond these flaws.

Still you look into my heart

Highlighting the significant other's ability to perceive and acknowledge the speaker's emotional vulnerabilities.

And you caress all my scars

Symbolizing the significant other's compassion and tenderness in healing emotional wounds.


You're teaching me that love

Reiterating the valuable lessons about love that the significant other is teaching the speaker.

Is worth the cost

Emphasizing that the challenges of love are worthwhile, echoing the sentiment from line 11.

'Cause I've been coming up short

Acknowledging past romantic failures and expressing a desire to move beyond them.

And I'm tired of taking that loss

Reinforcing the significance of the significant other as a source of comfort and support.

You give me refuge

Describing the significant other as a place of solace and emotional refuge.

And a place to lay my head

Emphasizing the importance of the significant other as a comforting presence in the speaker's life.

If this is love, I think I'm ready for it

Reiterating the speaker's readiness and eagerness to embrace love, echoing the sentiment from line 16.


If this is love, I think I'm ready for it

Expressing confidence and eagerness to embark on a romantic journey, embracing love wholeheartedly.

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