Ainslie began developing her musical skills at a very young age by playing … Read Full Bio ↴Ainslie began developing her musical skills at a very young age by playing along with songs that she liked at the time.(eg:"That's what friends are for" or anything from arguably one of the worst films ever made "Xanadu")

After high-school Ainslie set out to refine her skills. She left her rural home in Albury and moved to Ballarat where she studied for a diploma in music and performed regularly at local venues. During this time Ainslie began writing more and more.

After completing her diploma, Ainslie was accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne. Here she studied under the masterful Julie O'hara, learning the ins and outs of Jazz and Improvisation.

Although Ainslie has spent much of her time studying Jazz, it is in pop/rock music where her heart truly lies.

Ainslie's Influences range from Dvorak through Wes Montgomery to Jeff Buckley, Tori Amos and beyond. And the Carpenters. She really likes the Carpenters.
Ainslie performs regularly around Melbourne.

Detour
Ainslie Wills Lyrics

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Danger danger
I can read your mind
Wouldn’t change it
‘Cus I fall this way
And feels so right
Yeah it all feels right

I can’t believe that I would ever stand so close to you

It doesn’t matter where this ends up, I ain’t leaving
Know what I’m doing, I’ve already thought all this through

I know I know

Maybe I maybe I’m
Just a detour back to
Maybe I maybe I’m
Just a detour back to
I don’t mind no ‘cus I know that it’s gonna hurt
I’m just a detour back to her

I try to act like it ain’t ever gonna bother me
But when you talk like that you make it feel so easy
Know where I’m headed, I’ve already thought all this through

I know I know

Maybe I maybe I’m
Just a detour back to
Maybe I maybe I’m
Just a detour back to
I don’t mind no, ‘cus I know that it’s gonna hurt
I’m just a detour back to her

If you go running back running back I’m gonna let you go
If you go running back running back I’m gonna let you go
If you go running back oh I know that it’s gonna hurt
I’m just a detour back to her

Oooooh, mmmm
Oooooh, mmmm

Overall Meaning

The song "Detour" by Ainslie Wills is a powerful expression of the internal struggle one goes through when they fall for someone they know is not meant to be theirs. The opening lines, "Danger danger, I can read your mind," sets the tone for the song as it hints at the risks involved in getting involved with this person. The singer says she wouldn't change anything about it, even though she knows it's a path that will lead to heartache. She affirms that, despite the risks, she feels like this is the right path for her to take.

The chorus, with the repetition of "Maybe I'm just a detour back to her," shows that the singer is caught up in her emotions because she knows that the person she is falling for is not hers to keep. She acknowledges that she might just be a temporary detour in this person's journey back to someone else, but even with that knowledge, she can't stop herself from getting invested. The singer is aware of the pain that will come as a result, but she is willing to endure it because she can't help herself.

Overall, "Detour" is a raw and honest depiction of the experience of falling for someone who is not meant for you. It's a relatable story that speaks to the vulnerability we all feel when we open ourselves up to love.

Line by Line Meaning

Danger danger
There is a risk involved in this situation.

I can read your mind
I can understand what you're thinking.

Wouldn’t change it
I'm happy with the way things are.

‘Cus I fall this way
Because this is how I naturally feel.

And feels so right
It feels good and correct.

Yeah it all feels right
Overall, this situation feels good.

I can’t believe that I would ever stand so close to you
I never thought I would be in such close proximity with you.

It doesn’t matter where this ends up, I ain’t leaving
No matter the outcome, I'm committed to staying around.

Know what I’m doing, I’ve already thought all this through
I'm aware and thought through my actions.

I know I know
I understand this well.

Maybe I maybe I’m
It's possible that I am.

Just a detour back to
Only serving as a temporary diversion back to a previous situation.

I don’t mind no ‘cus I know that it’s gonna hurt
I'm okay with this even though I know it will be painful.

I’m just a detour back to her
I'm only a temporary route back to her.

I try to act like it ain’t ever gonna bother me
I pretend it won't affect me.

But when you talk like that you make it feel so easy
Your words make it seem effortless.

Know where I’m headed, I’ve already thought all this through
I'm aware of where I'm going and have thought through my actions.

If you go running back running back I’m gonna let you go
If you go back to her, I'll let you do that.

Oh I know that it’s gonna hurt
I'm aware that it will be painful.

Oooooh, mmmm
Vocalizations.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ainslie Willis, Hailey Collier, Stefan Niedermeyer

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