Not Ready To Make Nice
Dixiechicks Lyrics

Forgive, sounds good
While the idea of forgiveness may sound appealing, it's not necessarily easy for the singer to move on from the hurt that they've experienced.

Forget, I'm not sure I could
The singer is hesitant to forget what has happened to them, as it's a painful memory that they're not ready to let go of just yet.

They say time heals everything
Although people claim that time can heal all wounds, the singer has yet to find that to be true in their own life.

But I'm still waiting
Despite the passage of time, the artist is still struggling to come to terms with what happened and move on.

I'm through with doubt
The artist has resolved to stop doubting themselves and their feelings, and instead to stand firm in their convictions.

There's nothing left for me to figure out
The singer has given up trying to make sense of what happened and why, as it seems like an impossible task.

I've paid a price, and I'll keep paying
The singer has suffered as a result of what happened, and knows that they will continue to feel the emotional toll for the foreseeable future.

I'm not ready to make nice
The artist is not yet ready to forgive and forget, or to pretend like everything is okay after what happened to them.

I'm not ready to back down
The artist is determined to stand up for themselves and not let others bully them into silence or submission.

I'm still mad as hell, and I don't have time to go 'round and 'round and 'round
The artist is still angry about what happened, but doesn't want to waste their time going in circles trying to make sense of it all.

It's too late to make it right
Even if an apology or reconciliation were offered, the singer has already suffered too much to simply move on and forget what happened.

I probably wouldn't if I could
Even if the artist were able to make things right, they're not sure they'd want to - the pain and hurt is still too fresh in their mind.

'Cause I'm mad as hell
The singer's anger is still bubbling up within them, and they're not yet ready to let it go.

Can't bring myself to do what it is you think I should
The singer is not going to let others tell them how to feel or what to do, as they know what's best for themselves.

I know you said 'Can't you just get over it?'
Others may have told the singer to simply move on and forget about what happened, but it's not that easy for them.

It turned my whole world around, and I kinda like it
Despite the pain and hurt that they've experienced, the artist has also experienced growth and change as a result of what happened, which they're starting to appreciate and embrace.

I made my bed, and I sleep like a baby
The artist is at peace with the choices they've made, and is able to sleep soundly at night knowing that they stood up for themselves.

With no regrets, and I don't mind saying
The singer has no regrets about how they've handled the situation, and is proud of themselves for standing up for what they believe in.

It's a sad, sad story when a mother will teach her daughter that she ought to hate a perfect stranger
The singer reflects on the fact that some people are taught to hate others based on stereotypes or prejudices, which is a sad commentary on the state of the world.

And how in the world can the words that I said send somebody so over the edge that they'd write me a letter saying that I better shut up and sing or my life will be over?
The artist is perplexed by the fact that their words - which were simply a form of expression - could elicit such a strong negative reaction from others.

I'm not ready to make nice
The artist reiterates that they are not yet ready to forgive and forget, or to let others dictate their emotions or actions.

I'm not ready to back down
The artist will continue to stand up for themselves and their beliefs, instead of submitting to the will of others.

I'm still mad as hell, and I don't have time to go 'round and 'round and 'round
The singer is still grappling with complex emotions surrounding what happened, and doesn't want to waste time getting caught up in unproductive dialogue or circular arguments.

It's too late to make it right
Even if an apology or reconciliation were offered, the artist has already suffered too much to simply move on and forget what happened.

I probably wouldn't if I could
Even if the singer were able to make things right, they're not sure they'd want to - the pain and hurt is still too fresh in their mind.

'Cause I'm mad as hell
The singer's anger is still bubbling up within them, and they're not yet ready to let it go.

Can't bring myself to do what it is you think I should, what it is you think I should
The singer reiterates that they won't let others dictate how they should feel or act, even if the pressure to conform is great.