Ink Free
Sons and Daughters Lyrics

The song "Ink Free" by Sons and Daughters is a reflection on the pressure to conform to societal expectations, specifically in the modeling industry. The first line "You've got your problems with the modeling world" alludes to the well-known issues with body image and beauty standards in the modeling industry. However, the chorus repeats "You're ink free" implying that the singer or subject of the song does not have any tattoos, which is an interesting contrast to the typical image of alternative or even mainstream models who often have numerous tattoos. It is almost as if the subject is fighting against the industry norms by not succumbing to the trend of tattoos.

The second verse delves deeper into the subject's inner turmoil. The line "Troubled to be your own fountainhead" suggests a struggle to stay true to oneself while also trying to fit in and succeed in the modeling world. The phrase "flooded all up with your black eyed pen" is an interesting and somewhat abstract metaphor, which could refer to the feeling of being inundated with the opinions and expectations of others. However, the following line offers hope that the subject is able to keep their own identity intact, with "Keeping it out of the floor, she said."

The repetition of the lines "Time passes by, keep it on blue / Write it all down as they're timing you" emphasizes the pressure and urgency felt by the subject to succeed in the modeling world. The phrase "write to be pure" implies that the subject wants to maintain their own authenticity and not succumb to the often negative influences of the industry. However, the following line "but turn on the reasons, pretend you are cured" suggests that the pressures to conform might get to the subject.

Overall, "Ink Free" is a poignant commentary on the struggles of those trying to succeed in the modeling industry, and how easy it can be to lose oneself in the process.