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Not Ready

by Luna Keller

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When I wrote “Not Ready” I was scared of how much my depression was taking me to really dark places and affecting my life. Up until then I had pushed through while getting more and more numb, pretending that as long as I can keep functioning no one needed to know about what was going on under the surface. So this moment was a turning point when I took the decision to fight, to reach out for help. I was not ready to lose myself to this, I needed support to make it to the other side.

It’s an intense song for sure, I sang it many times after writing it looping the bridge till my voice was broken by tears. But I don’t think it’s just a sad song, because for me it captured the moment I decided I’d rather go through the pain of healing than giving up on ever getting better. It's a cry for help and it gets messy, it gets real, and that's ok. I hope this one can reach those that might be going through something similar and remind them that they are not alone and worthy of love and support.

When it came to choosing this song for the album, I was not sure if it’s a good song or if just loved it so much because I really needed to write it at the time. But when I sent it to Dominic Romano, my wonderful producer, he immediately had a vision for it and reaffirmed that it’s objectively a good song. I really love the way he built the track and I’m also super grateful for the incredible drums Thomas LaVine added to the song. He’s one of my favourite indie artists and a dear friend and his drum sound was exactly what the song needed - if you listen closely you’ll hear a little vocal cameo from him too. I love how this song has grown since I wrote it, from a really raw and cathartic song into a powerful declaration.

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I was never the one to give up
Never a fan of a fight
I was never the one to show up
At your door in the dead of night

I don’t know where I should draw the line
Don’t let me go not sure if I’ll make it this time

I’m thinking to much
About the end of the story
I’m losing touch
It’s coming for me
And I’m not ready
I’m not ready
Can someone save me from myself?

I was never the one to be violent
They called me kind
But now that my heart’s gone silent
There’s a flood on my mind

I don’t know if it’s real or just a sign
Let me go, maybe I’ll be fine

I’m thinking to much
About the end of the story
I’m losing touch
It’s coming for me
And I’m not ready
I’m not ready
Can someone save me from myself?

How do I end this pain without ending myself?
All that I do is in vain if I don’t ask for help
How do I end this pain without ending myself?
All that I do is in vain if I don’t ask for help
I’m too afraid, too afraid
How do I end this pain without ending myself?
I’m too afraid, too afraid
All that I do is in vain if I don’t ask for help
I’m too afraid, too afraid

I’m thinking to much
About the end of the story
I’m losing touch
It’s coming for me
And I’m not ready
I’m not ready
Can someone save me from myself?

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released March 29, 2024
Luna Keller - Vocals

Produced and Mixed by Dominic Romano

Mastered by Sam Moses

Dominic Romano - Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Banjo, Synths, Addtl Vocals

Thomas LaVine - Drums

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Luna Keller Cologne, Germany

I'm a singer-songwriterholic who loves making indie folky songs and putting my soul on paper.

Music was part of my life, I remember listening to my parents doing music when I was little and singing along getting all the lyrics wrong. I was thirteen when I picked up one of my dad's guitars and 19 when I moved out to become a full time musician. I am so grateful to be on this path! ... more

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