[Intro – Crunchy guitar riff] Yeah… the world is ready… [Verse 1] Fortune cookie dropped a truth I needed today Said the world is ready, so don’t you dare delay Been holding back talents, keeping dreams on a shelf But it’s time to step up and go show the world myself Sweat on my brow, bills stacking high Heat trying to break me but I’m still alive Maine boy heart in this Virginia fire I got something to give and I’m done playing tired [Pre-Chorus] No more hiding… no more waiting… [Chorus] Don’t hold back! The world is ready to receive Every talent, every gift, every dream that I believe Don’t hold back! Let it all pour out Turn the hard days into something I can shout about I’m stepping forward, no more standing still The world is ready… and I finally will Don’t hold back… yeah it’s my time Watch me shine! [Verse 2] Been grinding through the heat with the windows rolled down Learning how to work smarter while the sweat rolls down Every mile, every song, every lesson I’ve earned Was preparation for the moment the tide has turned The kids need to see it, the love needs to grow So I’m putting it all out, letting the real me show No more second guessing, no more playing small The world sent a message… and I heard the call [Bridge – Building intensity] I was born for this… yeah I feel it in my bones Every scar, every fall, every seed I’ve sown It’s all coming together… right here, right now Time to let it loose… watch me take my bow [Final Chorus – Big powerful release] Don’t hold back!!! The world is ready to receive Every talent, every gift, every part of me Don’t hold back!!! Let it all pour out Turn the struggle into something I can sing about I’m stepping forward, no more standing still The world is ready… and I finally will Don’t hold back… this is my time Watch me shine… yeah watch me shine! [Outro – Guitar riff + ad-libs] Yeah… don’t hold back… The world is ready… I’m ready… Let’s go!
