I'm Not Ready
Michael Bolton feat. Delta Goodrem Lyrics
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There's a stranger on the phone
Somethings missing, from seven years ago
You tell me baby don't you cry anymore
That's the past and not what we've become
But I know
I am shaking
All this sadness so cold
That I can't speak
Look me in the eyes,
You know it's okay we didn't make it forever
Come hold my hand,
Hold on to this last minute we have together
[Chorus]
I'm not ready
To say goodbye
You and God both know
All the years that I've tried
And if it's over
Give me the strength to go
Cause I know I'm never going to be
I'll never be ready
To say goodbye, to you
My bags are all packed
Waiting at the door
Its hard to imagine
I wont live here anymore
I'm scared of tomorrow
And the emptiness to come
But I've changed for the better
Since I've known your love
Look me in the eyes,
You know it's okay we didn't make it forever
Come hold my hand,
Hold on to this last minute we have together
[Chorus]
And even if we tried
We would end up right back at this place together
This was not a lie
And what we had will always be a real love forever
[Chorus]
The song "I'm Not Ready" by Michael Bolton Feat. Delta Goodrem explores the emotions of someone who is about to say goodbye to a significant other after being together for seven years. The opening lines "I am broken, there's a stranger on the phone, something's missing from seven years ago" suggest that the singer is feeling lost and out of sorts as they realize their relationship is coming to an end. The chorus "I'm not ready to say goodbye, you and God both know all the years that I've tried" conveys the singer's reluctance to let go of the past and move on from the relationship.
The song is written in a reflective tone with the singer speaking directly to his significant other, imploring her to look him in the eyes and acknowledge their love, even if it didn't last as long as they both hoped. The lyrics "its hard to imagine I won't live here anymore" and "I'm scared of tomorrow and the emptiness to come" reflect the fear and uncertainty that the singer feels as they prepare to leave their home and their partner.
Despite the sadness and heartbreak that comes with saying goodbye to someone you love, there is a sense of acceptance and resignation in the song. The line "and even if we tried we would end up right back at this place together" indicates that the relationship has run its course and there's nothing left to do but say goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
I am broken
I am emotionally shattered and in a state of despair
There's a stranger on the phone
An unfamiliar person is contacting me through the phone
Somethings missing, from seven years ago
I feel a void in my life that has existed for the past seven years
You tell me baby don't you cry anymore
You advise me not to shed any more tears
That's the past and not what we've become
Our present situation is different from what happened in the past
But I know
Regardless, I am aware of the pain and heartbreak that still remain
I am shaking
I am experiencing physical tremors due to nervousness, fear, or excitement
Not a breath left to breathe
My breathing is constricted or labored out of anxiety, grief, or intense emotion
All this sadness so cold
My sorrow and anguish are overwhelming and unbearable
That I can't speak
I am too choked up with emotion to express myself verbally
Look me in the eyes,
Make eye contact with me
You know it's okay we didn't make it forever
You understand and accept that our relationship was not meant to last indefinitely
Come hold my hand,
Take my hand in yours
Hold on to this last minute we have together
Let us cherish the remaining moments we have as a couple
I'm not ready
I am not emotionally or mentally prepared
To say goodbye
To bid farewell to you
You and God both know
You and a higher power are aware of the struggles and efforts I've put into our relationship
All the years that I've tried
I've put in a great deal of time and effort over the years to make our relationship work
And if it's over
If our relationship has truly come to an end
Give me the strength to go
Grant me the courage and resilience to move on
Cause I know I'm never going to be
Because I realize that I will never be able to
I'll never be ready
I'll never be emotionally equipped or prepared enough
To say goodbye, to you
To bid farewell to you and our relationship
My bags are all packed
I have already prepared my luggage and belongings
Waiting at the door
They are ready and waiting by the exit
Its hard to imagine
It is difficult to envision a future without you in it
I wont live here anymore
I won't be residing in this place, or in this relationship, any longer
I'm scared of tomorrow
I am fearful of what the future holds
And the emptiness to come
I anticipate a feeling of hollowness, loneliness, or loss to wash over me
But I've changed for the better
Despite my fear and sadness, I recognize that I have grown and improved as a person during our relationship
Since I've known your love
As a result of being loved and supported by you
And even if we tried
Even if we were to make another attempt
We would end up right back at this place together
We would inevitably find ourselves in the same situation or predicament as before
This was not a lie
Our love and relationship was genuine and sincere
And what we had will always be a real love forever
Our love and connection will always be valid and true, forever etched in our memories
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Little Tree
This song first came out when my relationship with my fiancee ended. We both knew. Every word fit what I didn't know what to say, cried many times when hearing this song! I was not ready, did not want to, my heart was raw and open, but i knew it was for the better. My plan was not God's plan, and God had something different, I needed to follow His leading. Hearing this song now, years later, flood back of memories and remembering that moment.
Junaid Ahmed
This was my go to song when my first wife divorced me. I'm now going through a second divorce. I've come back to the same song.
Robin Carter
The lyrics are powerful, the voices strong and the melody is so unique i love it
Julissa Zavala
Amazing melody I love it these two voices are so beautiful Michael Bolton is the best singer to me forever he is amazing un gran maestro in romantic music he has a huge talent congratulations Michael and Delta beautiful song.
Ice Angel
This song sings to all the lonely ones of us who still remember those last moments we privately prayed would stop time itself. Beautiful mesh of voices and as Lovely as Deltas sound is, Bolton takes it to the next level. Well done guys!
JAVIER M
Wow!...I love your first line!...beautifully said!
stasiamum
This is Delta's song. She wrote it. Bolton as powerful as ever. I love Delta's first cd Inocent Eyes and love all of the tracks off it, in particular, "Not me Not I.
Mannequin Tibbies
Such emotion was put into this song. Its beautiful.
GentleSpirit Rose B
The Harmony of your voices together are incredible.
Ileana Sandu
a song to listen over and over again...