Over the next ten years, Jackopierce toured the world (3 continents, 10 countries, 44 US states) selling out venues everywhere they went. They shared stages with Dave Matthews Band, matchbox twenty, Counting Crows, The Wallflowers, Vertical Horizon, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Lyle Lovett, No Doubt, Collective Soul, Train, Semisonic and many others. During that time, they sold over 400,000 records (four independent albums and two on A&M Records).
Jackopierce ended their decade-long run in 1998 with a sold-out farewell tour and the release of Decade, a retrospective double-CD featuring many fan favorites as well as new and live material. As of 2001, Jackopierce resumed playing at small venues around the country, and a new CD is reportedly in the mix for late 2007. Tour dates and locations can be found on the band's homepage.
I'm Not Ready
Jackopierce Lyrics
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But I've talked to your father and mother, they both say it's through
Now you've headed back to the East Coast in a brand new car
All my letters returned unopened, just to see how you are
As you say, 'Why can't we be, why can't we be, we be friends?'
'Why can't we be, why can't we be, we be friends?'
You say the world isn't over
It's just a different place
You send pain by the case
And I guess this thing wasn't working
So ending it was best
But I just can't seem to manuever this weight off my chest
As you say, 'Why can't we be, why can't we be, we be friends?'
'Why can't we be, why can't we be, we be friends?'
Cause I'm not ready
You say there is no other who treats you like I do
But I've found myself with another
And you've found someone else too
The pain is now in recession
And lucid all my thoughts
Then you whisper for me to come closer
And it seems like you forgot that you said
'Why can't we be, why can't we be, we be friends?'
'Why can't we be, why can't we be, we be friends?'
'Why can't we be, why must this be the end?'
'Why can't, why can't, why can't we be friends?'
'Why can't we be, why can't we be, we be friends?'
'Why won't you be my friend?'
Cause I'm not ready
I'm not ready
I'm not ready
I'm not ready"
The song "I'm Not Ready" by Jackopierce tells the story of a failed relationship and the aftermath of trying to move on. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that the person they were in a relationship with has moved on and is no longer interested, as evidenced by the fact that their letters have been returned unopened. However, the singer still has feelings for this person and can't seem to let go of the pain that their absence has caused. Despite this, the singer insists that they are not ready to try to be friends with their ex.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Why can't we be friends?" as the singer grapples with the desire to maintain some kind of connection with their ex, even as they know it's not healthy for them. The second verse reveals that the singer has moved on and found someone else, but still struggles with the pain of the breakup. The song reaches its emotional peak when the ex whispers for the singer to come closer, tempting them with the possibility of reconciliation. However, the singer knows that they are not ready for that kind of interaction, and the song ends with a repetition of the phrase "I'm not ready."
Line by Line Meaning
You say there is no other who treats you like I do
You claim that no one else treats you the way that I do
But I've talked to your father and mother, they both say it's through
However, I've spoken with your parents, who have informed me that our relationship is finished
Now you’ve headed back to the East Coast in a brand new car
You've recently returned to the East Coast while riding in a new vehicle
All my letters returned unopened, just to see how you are
I've attempted to reach out to you through multiple letters, but to no avail as they have all been returned unopened
As you say, 'Why can't we be, why can't we be, we be friends?'
You've asked me repeatedly why we can't remain friends
'Why can't we be, why can't we be, we be friends?'
You continue to ask the same question about friendship multiple times
You say the world isn't over
It's just a different place
You believe that the world hasn't ended, it's just changed in some way
Though you're no longer around me
You send pain by the case
Even though you're no longer physically near me, the pain from our separation is still very strong
And I guess this thing wasn't working
So ending it was best
I think it's safe to say our relationship wasn't working out, so ending it was probably for the best
But I just can't seem to manuever this weight off my chest
However, I'm having difficulty moving past the emotional weight of our breakup
Cause I'm not ready
The reason I can't be friends with you right now is because I'm not ready to move on yet
You say there is no other who treats you like I do
You continue to insist that no one else treats you the way that I did
But I've found myself with another
And you've found someone else too
However, I've moved on and found someone else, just as you have done
The pain is now in recession
And lucid all my thoughts
The intensity of the pain has decreased somewhat, allowing me to think more clearly
Then you whisper for me to come closer
And it seems like you forgot that you said
However, you whisper for me to come closer to you, exhibiting behavior that seems to contradict what you said earlier
'Why can't we be, why can't we be, we be friends?'
'Why can't we be, why can't we be, we be friends?'
'Why can't we be, why must this be the end?'
'Why can't, why can't, why can't we be friends?'
'Why can't we be, why can't we be, we be friends?'
'Why won't you be my friend?'
You continue to ask the same questions regarding friendship, wondering why we can't remain friends
Cause I'm not ready
And once again, I have to remind you that the reason we can't be friends right now is that I'm not ready to move on
I'm not ready
I'm not ready
I'm not ready
I'm not ready
I continue to reiterate that I am not ready, as the weight of our breakup remains heavy on my heart
Contributed by Bella T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.