I Wasn't Ready
Cher · Backstage [1967]
Last night I was in heaven
Today I'm still on a cloud
In his arms I was in heaven
I didn't know what it was all about
When he walked out the hurt walked in
I guess that I just wasn't ready for love
Last night I thought it was a game
Today I feel so ashamed
If he only knew how I need him again
I know that he would come and ease my pain
When he walked out the hurt walked in
I guess that I wasn't ready for love
He said that he loved me
He told me he'd protect me
He told me he needed me
But I was too blind to see
I was to blind to see
Last night I was in heaven
Today I'm still on a cloud
In his arms I was in heaven
But it was hell when he walked out
When he walked out the hurt walked in
I guess that I wasn't ready for love
I wasn't ready
I wasn't ready
Today I'm still on a cloud
In his arms I was in heaven
I didn't know what it was all about
When he walked out the hurt walked in
I guess that I just wasn't ready for love
Last night I thought it was a game
Today I feel so ashamed
If he only knew how I need him again
I know that he would come and ease my pain
When he walked out the hurt walked in
I guess that I wasn't ready for love
He said that he loved me
He told me he'd protect me
He told me he needed me
But I was too blind to see
I was to blind to see
Last night I was in heaven
Today I'm still on a cloud
In his arms I was in heaven
But it was hell when he walked out
When he walked out the hurt walked in
I guess that I wasn't ready for love
I wasn't ready
I wasn't ready
I Wasn't Ready
Released in 1967 on the album Backstage, "I Wasn't Ready" stands as a pivotal moment in Cher's early career, marking her transition from a child star to a serious recording artist. The track, characterized by its soulful R&B influences and emotive delivery, showcases her vocal maturity and ability to convey vulnerability. As one of her first significant solo recordings, the song helped establish her reputation for powerful performances that would define her subsequent work. It remains a testament to her early dedication to craft, capturing the essence of a young woman navigating the complexities of fame and self-discovery during the height of the British Invasion era.