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.
Weighing The Promises
Ainslie Wills Lyrics
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If it's not her, you will sure lose
But you know it's not that easy living with him
But you know you made a promise and it's wearing thin
I'm weighing the promises up
The song "Weighing The Promises" by Ainslie Wills explores the theme of commitment and the struggles of maintaining promises made in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer is faced with a difficult decision. The first line asks which old shirt they will choose, which is possibly referring to the choice of staying or leaving a familiar situation. The second line confirms that if the singer does not pick their partner, they will lose them. However, the following lines reveal the problem with staying. It's not easy living with this person, and the promises made in the past are wearing thin. The singer is faced with the difficulty of deciding what to do and whether they can continue with their current situation.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer is in a difficult and complicated relationship. While they made promises in the past, the reality of their situation is wearing thin, and they are faced with an impossible decision. The song's somber tone and Ainslie Wills's hauntingly beautiful voice add emotional depth to the lyrics, evoking empathy in the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Which old shirt, which one will you choose?
Which decision will you make between the options you have, like choosing which shirt to wear?
If it's not her, you will sure lose
If you do not choose her, you will definitely lose something important in your life.
But you know it's not that easy living with him
You are fully aware that living with him is not an easy task.
But you know you made a promise and it's wearing thin
Although the promise you made is losing its power and significance, you are still mindful that you made it.
I'm weighing the promises up
I am carefully considering the promises I made and their consequences in my life.
Contributed by Alexandra G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bobbyamin
So so so so so so very very good!
Jill Bill
Wow, I'm obsessed with this song.
Tim Coyne
Great song! (Nice clip too :) )
Elephant Eyes
Awesome! Haven't heard that one before. V. cool.
ChewieChewChew
Cool song & clip!
nsb usta
nice clip