I'm Not Ready

Michael Bolton, Delta Goodrem

About I'm Not Ready

"I'm Not Ready" is the first single released from Michael Bolton's twenty-first studio album, Gems. It features Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem on vocals. The song was released on iTunes on 16 May 2011 and peaked at number 29 on the US Adult Contemporary chart. Goodrem's original solo recording was released on her fourth studio album, Child of the Universe, the following year.


Year:
2011
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I am broken
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
Not a breath left to breathe
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]

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Michael Bolton

Michael Bolotin (born February 26, 1953), better known as Michael Bolton, is an American singer and songwriter. Bolton originally performed in the hard rock and heavy metal genres from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, both on his early solo albums and those recorded as the frontman of the band Blackjack. He is best known, however, for his series of soft rock ballads, recorded after a stylistic change in the late 1980s. He is noted for his distinctive tenor/countertenor vocals. more »

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Written by: DELTA GOODREM, VINCE PIZZINGA

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"I'm Not Ready" is a duet between Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem and American singer-songwriter Michael Bolton. The song was officially released on February 28, 2012.
Album feature
The song was featured on Michael Bolton's 21st studio album called "Gems: The Duets Collection".
Collaboration insights
This was the first time that Goodrem and Bolton had collaborated on a track. It was also a major crossover collaboration between an established American performer and an emerging Australian artist.
Song Composition
The song, a beautiful blend of pop and adult contemporary, was written by both Goodrem and Bolton, along with other songwriters.
Critical Reception
Despite not charting, the song received positive reviews from music critics, praising the vocal performances of both Delta Goodrem and Michael Bolton.
Live Performances
Goodrem and Bolton performed "I'm Not Ready" live on several occasions, including televised appearances like on Dancing with the Stars.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, was released on April 5, 2012 and features both Goodrem and Bolton.
Inspirational Message
The lyrics of the song are about not being ready to move on after a relationship ends: it explores feelings of heartbreak and vulnerability.
Co-writing Credits
Apart from Bolton and Goodrem, other co-writers of the song include Emanuel Kiriakou and Evan Bogart.
Making a Difference
The song was not only aimed to entertain but was seen as an expression of empathy for people going through a tough emotional time.

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