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.
Mountains
Ainslie Wills Lyrics
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Hoping this time, I go straight to sleep
Does not appear in the light of day
Nocturnal creature this bird of prey
Hosting mountains on my shoulders x 4
Dozing off nearly asleep
It's not terror it's terrifying
It's not frightened, it's frightening
I'll lie awake x 6
Hosting mountains on my shoulders
They're heavy tonight
Mountains on my shoulders
Hold me tonight
Mountains on my shoulders they're heavy tonight
(I know you'll be gone by tomorrow)
Mountains on my shoulders, hold me tonight
(I know you'll be gone by tomorrow)
The lyrics of Ainslie Wills's song "Mountains" delve into the theme of internal struggles and emotional burdens that the singer is grappling with, expressed through powerful imagery of carrying mountains on their shoulders. The opening lines of the song describe the singer's restless state as they lie in bed, hoping to fall asleep but facing challenges in doing so. The metaphor of a nocturnal creature like a bird of prey suggests a sense of being consumed or haunted by their thoughts and worries, unable to escape them even in the light of day.
The repetition of the lines "Hosting mountains on my shoulders" emphasizes the weight and burden that the singer feels, a heavy load that they are carrying alone. This imagery conveys the overwhelming nature of their internal turmoil and the feeling of being weighed down by their emotions. The reference to 'hosting' the mountains could also suggest a sense of responsibility or ownership over these struggles, as if they are inextricably linked to the singer's identity.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve deeper into the singer's experiences of trying to find respite from their inner turmoil, only to be confronted by the intense and frightening nature of their feelings. The lines "It's not terror it's terrifying / It's not frightened, it's frightening" highlight the stark reality of facing one's own fears and anxieties head-on, with no easy escape or simple solutions in sight. The repetition of "I'll lie awake" further underscores the endless cycle of restlessness and unease that the singer is caught in, unable to find peace or solace.
The final verses of the song encapsulate a poignant moment of vulnerability and longing for connection, as the singer acknowledges the temporary nature of their pain and the transient nature of their relationships. The lines "Mountains on my shoulders, hold me tonight / (I know you'll be gone by tomorrow)" convey a yearning for comfort and support, even if it may be fleeting. The juxtaposition of the heaviness of the mountains and the fleeting nature of human companionship creates a poignant contrast, underscoring the singer's deep-seated emotions and the complexity of their inner world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AINSLIE WILLS, LAWRENCE FOLVIG
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