I'm Not Ready
Surferblood Lyrics

Come on man you know that's not good for you
The singer is urging the listener to stop doing something that is harmful to them.

Laugh it off now but ?
Despite the listener's attempts to dismiss the singer's concerns, the singer knows that the issue is serious.

Let me explain what everyone's already said
The singer wants to emphasize that many people have expressed the same concerns to the listener, showing that the issue is widely recognized.

You know I'm only looking out for you
The artist is expressing their care and concern for the listener's well-being.

Say you don't believe me; "I know better"
The listener may be dismissing the artist's advice, but the artist believes that their perspective is more accurate and helpful.

Flaking out again when we could be together?
The singer is expressing frustration that the listener is not prioritizing their relationship, or perhaps cancelling plans frequently.

You wonder why you've got no one else to turn to
The singer is pointing out that the listener's behavior is isolating them from others, potentially making it difficult to receive support when needed.

And I'm not ready to look the other way
The artist is emphasizing that they won't ignore the issue or pretend that everything is fine.

Take a look under the microscope man
The artist is encouraging the listener to examine the issue more closely and face it directly.

Try and ignore the disarray
The artist knows that the situation is chaotic or out of order, but the listener may be trying to avoid dealing with it.

Your mouth is running off
The listener is speaking carelessly or without considering the impact of their words.

Now that you've seen a few things
The listener may have gained some knowledge or experience that makes them feel more authoritative or knowledgeable than the artist.

You're talking down to me
The listener is speaking in a condescending way, as if they are superior to the singer.

But i can see that no ones listening
Despite the listener's confidence, the singer knows that their words are not being taken seriously by others.

So you've found some one new
The listener has found someone else to spend time with or confide in, perhaps because they are tired of the singer's advice or concern.

To lap your shit up for a while
The listener's new companion may be willing to listen to them for now, but the artist believes that this won't last.

Honestly
The artist is emphasizing that they are being truthful and sincere.

Sooner or later they will find out what you're made of
The singer believes that the listener is not being genuine or honest, and that their new companion will eventually see through this facade.

So ugly
The singer is expressing their disgust with the listener's behavior.

And then its over
The listener's new relationship (or perhaps their friendship with the artist) will come to an end once their true character is revealed.

And now you can't count on me
The artist is indicating that their relationship with the listener has been damaged by the listener's actions or decisions.

'Cause I can't count on you to be
The artist believes that the listener is not trustworthy or dependable.

Honest with me
The singer believes that honesty is a crucial aspect of any healthy relationship, and that the listener is not being truthful.

How I can believe
The artist may be questioning whether they can continue to trust the listener or rely on them as a friend.

To be a friend means owning up and giving all of yourself
The singer believes that being a true friend involves being honest, supportive, and authentic.

And loyalty is started through loving others like self
The singer believes that loyalty is based on love and mutual respect.

And now explain to me that you could be any of these
The singer is questioning whether the listener truly embodies the qualities of a good friend, despite their protests to the contrary.

And we don't have to hold on anymore ?
The artist may be indicating that their relationship with the listener has reached a breaking point, and that they may no longer be able to maintain the friendship.