Y'all Ain't Ready
Marc Broussard Lyrics

Have you ever woke up in the morning
Have you ever had something unexpected or frightening happen to you early in the day.

With an alligator sitting on your steps
An extreme example of something unexpected that could happen to someone early in the day.

Chop 'em up, throw 'em in a soup
Dealing with unexpected situations in a creative way, making the best out of a bad situation.

Make some shoes with whatever you got left
Taking what you have left of a difficult situation and turning it into something useful or valuable.

Have you ever worked 24/7 in a row
Experiencing extreme exhaustion and burnout from working constantly without taking a break.

All you wanna do is rest your head
Feeling physically and emotionally drained and needing to take a break from work.

Got my tailor-made suit and my alligator shoes
Having achieved success and wealth, as reflected in one's clothing and accessories.

W'ere going out and paint the town in red
Celebrating one's success and enjoying the fruits of one's labor.

Y'all aint ready
Challenging others to prepare themselves for what is to come.

(Y'all aint ready)
Repeating the challenge to emphasize its importance.

For where I'm from
Implying that the challenges faced in one's hometown or upbringing have prepared them for success.

But you better get ready
Encouraging others to prepare themselves for their own challenges and opportunities.

Here I come
Asserting oneself and one's success, ready to take on any new challenge.

There once was a boy
Telling the story of someone who faced doubters and obstacles but ultimately achieved success.

From way down south
Emphasizing the importance of one's upbringing and background in shaping one's identity and success.

Five strings sittin' on a guitar
Describing the humble beginnings and limited resources of the artist's musical career.

Everybody tried to tell that boy
Reflecting the doubt and skepticism the artist faced from others early on.

Son, you aint gonna get far
Expressing the belief that the singer's dreams and goals are unrealistic or unattainable.

Got everybody standin' in that line
Having achieved success and popularity, with people clamoring to see the singer perform.

Aint no point in changin' 'em now
Sticking with what works, even if it's not perfect, because it has brought success.

Everybody in the house tonight
Addressing the audience and acknowledging their presence and support.

The bass and the drums and the groove is tight
Describing the skill and cohesion of the musical performance.

And there aint no stoppin' 'til we get it right
Dedication to perfection and success, a refusal to quit even in the face of obstacles or setbacks.