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Ink in the Well

by J. Coursey Willis

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“Ink in the Well” is an introspective, dark song about contemplating death after losing a soulmate. It is part of a collection of dark songs written during the corona quarantine. It features airy clean guitars and heavy crunchy guitars building to a big ending.

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Monday morning, six AM
Feel so good ‘cause I might be dead
Sunday eve took all away
The secrets inside that God couldn’t save

Make it black, give me one try, try again
I guess it’s all in my head
Give me back, give me one try, try again
Am I really dead now?

And I’m trying to scream
While I can barely breathe
See, she set me free
So why can’t you see me?
Can’t you see me here?

Friday morning felt so cold
Spent the night talking to ghosts on the phone
Tried my best to walk away
Remember, you said it would all be ok

Give me back, give me one try, try again
Am I really dead now?

And I’m trying to scream
While I can barely breathe
See, she set me free
So why can’t you see me?

Immortal... can’t see through fear
We’re all just ink in the well now
Immortal... can’t see in here
We’re all just ink in the well now
Ink in the well now

Tuesday night I heard you at my door
It’s just the sound of your steps on the floor

And I’m trying to scream
While I can barely breathe
See, she set me free
So why can’t you see me?
And I’m trying to scream
While I can barely breathe
See, she set me free
So why can’t you see me?
Can’t you see me here?

Here we sit, staring away
Can’t feel the warmth from the fireplace

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released June 4, 2020
Written by: J. Coursey Willis
Produced by: Island Styles, J. Coursey Willis

Island Styles: Guitar
Scott Von Ensign: Bass
BJ Kerwin: Drums
J. Coursey Willis: Vocals, Guitar

Recorded at: Gypsy Audio Productions & Invoke
Mixed at: Gypsy Audio Productions
Mastered at: Gypsy Audio Productions
Artwork by: J. Coursey Willis

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Described as “The imagined child of Jim Morrison and Alanis Morissette,” J. Coursey Willis is an alternative rock figure, known for poignant lyrics and a brooding sound. He explores themes of addiction, despair, heartbreak, and tragedy. With a voice akin to Eddie Vedder and Layne Staley, fans appreciate his introspective songs for their nostalgia, raw honesty, and beauty amidst the darkness. ... more

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