Ready Without You

**Title: “Not Ready Yet”**

We started slow, just late-night talks

Sharing pieces, filling in the cracks

You let me see the parts you hide

Said I felt different, I felt that vibe

You’d say my name like it meant something

Like maybe love was becoming something

But every time I stepped in close

You’d take a step back, guard your soul

I wasn’t asking for forever

Just something real we could hold together

But every door I tried to open

You’d close it softly, leave me hoping

You say you want me, but you push me away

Pull me in close, then you change your ways

I see your heart, but you’re scared to stay

You’re not ready yet, no, not ready yet

And I keep trying, but it’s wearing me thin

Loving somebody who won’t let me in

You got the key, but you won’t begin

Guess you’re not ready yet… not ready yet

You told me stories ‘bout your past pain

How love burned you, left a stain

I tried to show you it ain’t the same

But you keep dancing in the rain

You hold my hand, then you let it go

Say you need space, say you need control

But every silence, every pause

Feels like I’m fighting a losing cause

I see the good in your intentions

But love ain’t built on good intentions

If you can’t meet me in the middle

Then maybe this is just too little

You say you want me, but you push me away

Pull me in close, then you change your ways

I see your heart, but you’re scared to stay

You’re not ready yet, no, not ready yet

And I keep trying, but it’s wearing me thin

Loving somebody who won’t let me in

You got the key, but you won’t begin

Guess you’re not ready yet… not ready yet

I can’t keep standing at your door

If you don’t know what you’re reaching for

I gave you patience, gave you time

But I can’t lose myself to save your mind

Maybe one day you’ll understand

What it was when you had my hand

But I won’t wait where I’m not chosen

I won’t stay where love ain’t open

You say you want me, but you push me away

Pull me in close, then you change your ways

I gave you love, but you couldn’t stay

You’re not ready yet… still not ready yet

And now I’m leaving, yeah I’m letting go

Of something real we could never show

If you come back, just know I’ve grown

‘Cause I was ready… you weren’t ready thoughYeah, I was ready

But you weren’t ready yet

No, you weren’t ready yet…