They told PAPER Magazine: “This is a classic love song. The desire to not want this daydream to end. The feeling of pure bliss at the start of a relationship. This song gets the best reaction live!”
[Verse 1]
Something new, honeymoon
We wake up when the sun goes down
With you, I've got no doubt
Lay by me, breathe in you
Oxygen is overrated
So elevated
[Pre-Chorus]
There’s no need to try
Give a little time
Never close your eyes
Stay in paradise with me
[Chorus]
Not ready to wake up (When real life feels like dreaming)
Not ready to wake up (When your arms feel like freedom)
Don't bring the shades up (Let's keep tonight from leaving)
I’ve got all that I need, and it's right here with me
[Post-Chorus]
So many emotions
So many emotions
[Verse 2]
When I'm with you, it's a mood
I can't control it, I'm rolling
Like waves in the ocean
When you pull me close, I just know
Don't need no medication
You're my salvation
[Pre-Chorus]
There’s no need to try
Give a little time
Never close your eyes
Stay in paradise with me
[Chorus]
Not ready to wake up (When real life feels like dreaming)
Not ready to wake up (When your arms feel like freedom)
Don’t bring the shades up (Let's keep tonight from leaving)
I’ve got all that I need, and it's right here with me
[Post-Chorus]
So many emotions
So many emotions
[Bridge]
And I know that I know that I know that I know that I want it
And I know that I know that I know that I know that I got it
And I know that I know that I know that I know that I want it
And I know that I know that I know that I know that I got it
And I know that I know that I know that I know that I want it
So good that I can't explain it
And I know that I know that I know that I know that I got it
Can't tend to my situation
And I know that I know that I know that I know that I want it
[Chorus]
Not ready to wake up (When real life feels like dreaming)
Not ready to wake up (When your arms feel like freedom)
Don’t bring the shades up (Let's keep tonight from leaving)
I've got all that I need and it's right here with me
[Outro]
So good that I can't explain it
And I know that I know that I know that I know that I want it
So good that I can't explain it
And I know that I know that I know that I know that I want it
Not Ready to Wake Up was written by Mick Coogan & SADPONY & Yves Rothman & AJ Michalka & Aly Michalka.
Not Ready to Wake Up was produced by Ryan Spraker.
Aly & AJ released Not Ready to Wake Up on Fri May 10 2019.
On an interview with Paper Magazine, Aly & AJ talked about the song’s origin and meaning:
This is a classic love song. The desire to not want this daydream to end. The feeling of pure bliss at the start of a relationship. This song gets the best reaction live!