The song "Ready Or Not, There I Go" by Hail The Sun explores themes of addiction, self-deception, and the disconnect between one's internal world and reality. The lyrics depict the struggles of a person who is grappling with drug addiction and the destructive behaviors that come along with it. The opening lines, "I've got those pinpoint pupils, I've got those nodding headrolls, I've got a dangerous pulse!!" suggest the physical effects of drug use, such as dilated pupils, nodding off, and an adrenaline rush. The narrator then expresses a desire to be cut off from the world and asks for a tourniquet to escape their reality. The next lines, "Re-draw the line, I can't stop lying about the lines I'm cooking. I WISH I DIDN'T HAVE TO LIVE, Shut up!" allude to the act of preparing drugs (cooking) and the narrator's struggle with addiction. They wish they didn't have to live a life controlled by their addiction and tell themselves to shut up, possibly indicating a struggle with self-discipline and a desire to escape their own thoughts. The reference to spoons disappearing from the kitchen counter suggests the narrator's involvement in drug use, as spoons are commonly used for cooking drugs. They hide the spoons in the bathroom, which may symbolize the secrets and illicit activities taking place behind closed doors. The line "Getting number, I'm my brother" implies that the narrator is becoming numb to the world and losing their identity, potentially finding solace in their addiction. The following lines, "My body is here but my mind is worlds away, How can I be the one, to tell you it wasn't me, every time I said this is me when it wasn't, Who do you trust?? Him or me?? He is Me!!" convey the narrator's disconnection from reality. They feel detached from their own body and struggle with self-identity. They question who others can trust, as their addiction has consumed their true self and they no longer have control. The repetition of "There goes my brain, There goes my brain, There goes my name!" reflects a sense of losing oneself and a decline into madness. The narrator acknowledges their actions and choices but feels helpless in the face of addiction. "Weep while I rot…weep while I rot!" expresses the narrator's plea for understanding and sympathy, as they deteriorate mentally and emotionally. They feel trapped in their own destructive behavior and crave emotional support. "I don't know me anymore! It means nothing at all, to take what I need: I'll steal shit from your drawer cuz my arm is thirsty!" reveals the narrator's desperation and loss of self-control. They no longer recognize themselves and are willing to do anything, even steal, to satisfy their addiction. The last lines, "I've just about convinced myself that this is what I needed!" show the internal struggle between knowing the harm caused by their addiction, yet still justifying it as a necessity. The repetition of hiding in the bathroom with a new lover further emphasizes the narrator's escape into use and detachment from reality. Overall, "Ready Or Not, There I Go" delves into the dark and destructive world of addiction, highlighting the internal turmoil, isolation, and loss of self that accompany it.
