I'm Ready
Jacks Mannequin Lyrics
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I'm on the verge, I'm on the verge
Unraveling with every word
With every word you say, make me believe
That I won't feel your tires on the street
As I'm finding the words you're getting away
Just think of all the thoughts wasted on you
And every word you say, say something sweet
Cause all I taste is blood between my teeth
As I'm finding the words you're getting away
Well I'm ready, I'm ready to drop
Oh, I'm ready, I'm ready so don't stop
I'm ready so don't stop, Keep pushing
I'm ready to fall, oh, I'm ready
I'm ready so don't call, I'm ready so don't call
I am aware, I've been misled
I disconnect my heart, my head
Don't want to recognize when things go bad
The things that you'll accept
Except that I am finding the words to say
I'm ready, I'm ready to drop
Oh oh oh oh oh, I'm ready
I'm ready so don't stop
I'm ready so don't stop
[I wake up to find it's another
Four aspirin morning, and I dive in
I put on the same clothes I wore yesterday.
When did society decide that we had to change
And wash a tee shirt after every individual use:
If it's not dirty, I'm gonna wear it.
I take the stairs to the car
And there's fog on the windows.
(And I'm Fighting the words)
I need caffeine in my blood stream,
I take caffeine in the blood stream.
I grip the wheel and all at once I realize:
(And you're getting away)
My life has become a boring pop song
And everyone's singing along.]
Well, I'm ready, to drop, well, I'm ready
I'm ready so don't stop, oh
Well, keep pushing, I'm ready to fall
Well, I'm ready, I'm ready so don't call
I'm ready so don't call, oh, oh, oh
The song "I'm Ready" by Jack's Mannequin is about being at the end of one's rope in a relationship. The central theme is the internal struggle of letting go of someone who is already gone. The opening line, "And today was a day just like any other," sets the tone for the song, implying that the day is unremarkable except that it is another day without the person they are missing.
The singer feels like they are on the verge of unraveling with every word that is spoken about the person they miss. The lyrics, "Just think of all the thoughts wasted on you," and "I disconnect my heart, my head," suggest that the singer knows that they should move on but cannot bring themselves to do so.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is aware of the situation they are in and is trying to muster the courage to move on. The chorus reinforces this with the repetition of the phrases, "I'm ready to drop" and "I'm ready so don't stop."
Overall, the song is about letting go of someone who has already gone and finding the courage to move on. It is a hopeful song that encourages listeners to take action when they are ready.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on the verge, I'm on the verge
I am very close to losing my grip on reality and sanity
Unraveling with every word
I am becoming more and more undone as you speak
As I'm finding the words you're getting away
I am struggling to express myself and as I find the words, you are slipping away
Just think of all the thoughts wasted on you
I have spent so much time and energy on you that I could have used on more meaningful things
Cause all I taste is blood between my teeth
I feel pain and discomfort due to the anxiety and tension that you are causing me
Well I'm ready, I'm ready to drop
I am ready to let go and move on from this situation
I am aware, I've been misled
I realize that I have been deceived and misled by you
Except that I am finding the words to say
Despite my confusion and frustration, I am trying to articulate myself
I wake up to find it's another four aspirin morning
I wake up with a headache, likely a symptom of my stress and anxiety
And I'm Fighting the words
I am struggling to express myself and communicate effectively
When did society decide that we had to change
I am questioning societal norms and expectations that dictate our behavior
If it's not dirty, I'm gonna wear it
I am rejecting superficial societal expectations and choosing to be comfortable in my own skin
(And you're getting away)
As I try to articulate myself and find my place in the world, I feel like you are slipping further away from me
My life has become a boring pop song
I feel like my life is mundane and uninteresting, lacking the depth and meaning I crave
Well, I'm ready, to drop, well, I'm ready
I am truly ready to move on and let go of this situation
Keep pushing, I'm ready to fall
Despite the risks and unknowns, I am ready for whatever comes next
I'm ready so don't call
I am not interested in rekindling or continuing this relationship
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ANDREW ROSS MCMAHON
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