"Ready" is a song recorded by Canadian singer and songwriter

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. It was released on July 22, 2019, as the lead single from her 2019 EP '' This Summer''.

Background and promotion

On July 18, 2019, Cara took to social media to reveal the release date and cover art of the song, explaining that she "caught the writing bug out of the blue". She further stated that the release would mark the first of more songs leading up to the release of the EP. She performed the song live for the first time during her opening gig of

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' self-titled tour on July 23, 2019.

Critical reception

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'' described the song as "a reggae-pop groove built on booming drum fills and buzzing synths". Rania Aniftos at ''

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'' complimented the song for being an "empowering tune about choosing not to stick around with someone who's not ready for commitment". Writing for ''

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'', Hannah Lifshutz found that the lyrics depict "a different kind of breakup, one that allows you to walk away feeling empowered".

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from

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– songwriting, lead vocals *

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– songwriting,

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, bass guitar, guitar, drum programming * Midi Jones – production, bass guitar, guitar, drum programming * Olivia Aita – background vocals * Chris Gehringer – mastering, studio personnel * Matty Green – mixing, studio personnel * Darwin Derequito – engineering, studio personnel

Charts

References

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