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.
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Ainslie Wills Lyrics
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So many things I hide behind closed doors
I know it's not even on your radar, flashing lights
Oh this fire and ice
I need time to breathe
Time to see it through my own eyes
I'll drive, all night, escape, don't know where I'm going
I'll drive, all night, escape.
I don't want to fight you in my mind
So many things are bottled up to blow
I don't want nobody to stand behind me
I've got to make up my own mind
I just wish I wasn't so damn impressionable
I need time to breathe
time to see it through my own eyes
I'll drive, all night, escape, don't know where I'm going
I'll drive, all night, escape, don't know where I'm going
I'll drive, all night, escape don't care where I'm going
I'll drive all night, escape
I'm going to take my time
to relieve this of my mind
Oh air it out against the dark black blanket
Feed the sky
You will survive
The lyrics to Ainslie Wills's song "Drive" speak to a feeling of restlessness and a desire to escape from one's own inner turmoil. The singer describes feeling trapped by their own thoughts and emotions, and needing space and time to process them without the distractions and judgments of others. The repetition of the phrase "I'll drive, all night, escape, don't know where I'm going" represents the desire to physically remove oneself from their current situation and surroundings, emphasizing the need for a clean slate to sort through one's own thoughts and emotions.
The line "Oh this fire and ice" suggests a sense of internal conflict or inner turmoil, and the subsequent lines describe the fear of bottling up emotions and the importance of making one's own choices without the influence of others. This may be particularly relevant in a society that is often quick to pass judgment and create expectations for individuals based on gender, race, and social status. Ultimately, the message seems to be one of self-acceptance and empowerment, encouraging the listener to take control of their own life and emotions, and find their own path forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to fight you in my mind
I don't want to keep battling with myself about you
So many things I hide behind closed doors
I keep many secrets hidden from everyone
I know it's not even on your radar, flashing lights
I know you're not even aware of what I'm dealing with
Oh this fire and ice
I'm struggling with opposing emotions
I need time to breathe
I need time to relax and think calmly
Time to see it through my own eyes
I want to see things from my perspective alone
I'll drive, all night, escape, don't know where I'm going
I'll take a long drive to escape from everything without a destination
I don't want nobody to stand behind me
I want to make decisions for myself
I've got to make up my own mind
I have to make my own choices
I just wish I wasn't so damn impressionable
I wish I wasn't easily influenced by others
I'll drive, all night, escape don't care where I'm going
I'll drive aimlessly, just to escape
I'm going to take my time to relieve this of my mind
I'll take my time to clear my mind
Oh air it out against the dark black blanket
I'll vent out my emotions in the darkness
Feed the sky
I'll release my feelings into the open air
You will survive
I know I'll make it through this
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.