Almost Ready
Dinosaur Jr. Lyrics
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Asking, but I'm always scared
Asking 'cause I want to care again
Come on life
I'm almost ready
Not right
I'm almost ready
I've been wondering if the message sent
Wondering if I made a dent
Wondering what it is you meant again
Come on life
I'm almost ready
Not right
I'm almost ready
Can you see me there?
Cause I'm not sure
See me, 'cause I lost my nerve
See me there, 'cause I feel worse again
Come on life
I'm almost ready
Not right
I'm almost ready
Let me find the truth I will attack
Find the truth, I won't go back
Find the truth, I'm way off track again
Come on life
I'm almost ready
Not right
I'm almost ready
Come on life
I'm almost ready
Not right
I'm almost ready
I'm almost ready
I'm almost ready
The song Almost Ready by Dinosaur Jr. is about a person who is questioning the existence of a loved one. They have been asking around and wondering if this person is still present in their life. However, they are struggling with fear and uncertainty about the answer they may receive. The singer states that they want to care again, indicating that there may have been a past experience leading them to feel withdrawn from relationships.
Asking if someone is there can be a tough and vulnerable question to ask. The repeated lines, "Come on life, I'm almost ready. Not right, I'm almost ready," show a sense of readiness and an eagerness to face the truth. The singer is on the precipice of confronting their situation, but they are not entirely ready yet. They want life to signal them when the time is right to be bold.
The chorus of the song shows a sense of hopelessness and the struggle to face reality. The singer may be experiencing self-doubt, which ties into the message of the song. The search for the truth is risky, but it’s an important step for the singer to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been asking 'round if you were there
I've been asking people if they have seen you around because I am curious about your whereabouts.
Asking, but I'm always scared
Despite my curiosity, I am hesitant to ask directly because I am afraid of the answer.
Asking 'cause I want to care again
I am asking about you because I want to start caring about something or someone again.
Come on life
Life, I am relying on you to provide me with the answers I am seeking.
I'm almost ready
I am almost prepared for whatever answer I may get.
Not right
I know that I am not completely ready, but I am trying.
I've been wondering if the message sent
I am contemplating whether or not the message I sent was received.
Wondering if I made a dent
I am unsure if the message I sent had any impact at all.
Wondering what it is you meant again
I am left wondering about the meaning behind your actions or words once again.
Can you see me there?
I am unsure if you even notice me or if I am visible to you.
Cause I'm not sure
I am uncertain about my own visibility and place in your life.
See me, 'cause I lost my nerve
If you can see me, it is likely because I worked up the courage to make myself visible.
See me there, 'cause I feel worse again
I want you to see me because I am feeling worse and need someone to notice me.
Let me find the truth I will attack
I am on a mission to find the truth and I will stop at nothing to uncover it.
Find the truth, I won't go back
I am determined to find the truth and will not give up until I do.
Find the truth, I'm way off track again
Despite my determination, I am still struggling to find the answers I seek.
I'm almost ready
I am getting closer to being ready for whatever answer I may get.
I'm almost ready
I am still working towards being fully prepared for the truth.
Come on life
Again, I am relying on life to provide me with the answers I need.
I'm almost ready
I am nearly ready to accept and handle the truth.
Not right
Although I am almost ready, I still know that I am not fully prepared yet.
I'm almost ready
I am very close to being ready for whatever comes next.
I'm almost ready
I am working hard to be fully prepared and accepting of the truth.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOSEPH DONALD MASCIS JR
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@trashbirdie
great version of almost ready and J looks like saruman
@woodoven
Yep
@woodoven
I love how on Dave's audio you can hear their amps sizzling and hissing, and then once the count in from Murph comes in it's all pristine. Letterman had awesome sound mixers (for the most part)
@tomhoffman5462
Lou is just killing this baseline, start to finish like he is firing a machine gun. Unreal.
@foreverfornow
Love how he left the guitar strap store tag on LOL J da god
@Infraredx
dave genuinely enjoyed all of dinosaur jr just then. j mascis tone is insane in this.
@janmiller2062
Dinosaur jr Jams I freaking love this band I you don't you aren't punk
@crazyshadowman9
Absolutely! Stay awesome Jan!
@HobokenSlap
I remember watching this live when it aired. It was obvious that the stage volume was INSANE! Great job to the DL staff for reining the audio in for an awesome and inspiring broadcast! This performance has always stood out for me, Dave always had kickass bands and would let them rip. Hat tip to Paul and the boys…..
@jacksonchan6822
Improvised solo.. as expected.. nothing less