In Not Ready Yet, Mark Oliver Everett talks about the feeling of processing difficult emotions as one begins to attempt to face the world again. Our narrator appears frustrated at both their own condition and the input of the people around them as they try to get back on track.
The song has a hopefu...
[Verse 1]
There's a world outside
And I know 'cause I've heard talk
In my sweetest dream
I would go out for a walk
[Chorus]
But I don't think I'm ready yet
I'm not feeling up to it now
Just not that steady yet
And I don't need you telling me how
[Verse 2]
There's some happiness
And my stone face cracks again
Maybe sometime sooner or later
[Chorus]
But I don't think I'm ready yet
I'm not feeling up to it now
Just not that steady yet
And I don't need you telling me how
[Verse 3]
So if I leave my room
Don't you tell me to lighten up
Maybe sometime sooner or later
[Chorus]
But I don't think I'm ready yet
I'm not feeling up to it now
Just not that steady yet
And I don't need you telling me how
[Outro]
I don't need you telling me how
I don't need you telling me how
Don't need you telling me how
Don't need you telling me how
Don't need you telling me how
Don't need you telling me how
Don't need you telling me how
Not Ready Yet was written by Jon Brion & Mark Oliver Everett.
Not Ready Yet was produced by Mark Oliver Everett.
Eels released Not Ready Yet on Tue Aug 13 1996.