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Ghosts in the Mirror

from High Tide Lies by J. Coursey Willis

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“Ghosts in the Mirror” is a haunting and introspective song that weaves a tapestry of emotions, portraying the aftermath of a fractured relationship and the painful journey toward self-forgiveness. The past cannot be changed and the difficulty of letting go is not always apparent until the end.

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There’s things that I’ve considered
when I’m not my best.
You want to know the truth now,
but can you take the rest?

Cause this shit ain’t getting easier.
I’ve got the poison to pass the test.
And you say I make it hard to believe,
so make it harder on me. Harder on me.

I know I’ve broken everything.
But will you be alright now?
And will you be alright now?
I know I’ve broken everything.
But will you be alright now?
And will you be alright now?

There’s ghosts in the mirror
where you used to stand.
And the pictures along the wall ... oh honey,
you know they break, but they don’t mend.

I can still smell the ghost of you
pressing fragments to my face.
Still, this shit ain’t getting easier.
So I hope you found your place.

I know I’ve broken everything.
But will you be alright now?
And will you be alright now?
I know I’ve broken everything.
But will you be alright now?
And will you be alright now?

You know we can’t go back.
Yeah, you know we can’t go back
to when we weren’t so lost.
Yeah, you know we can’t go back.
Oh, you know we can’t go back
to when these ghosts still talked.

I know I’ve broken everything.
Oh, will you be alright now?
And will you be alright now?
I know I’ve broken everything.
Oh, but will you be alright now?
And will you be alright now?

You know you’ve taken everything.
Well, I’ll try to be alright now.
Yeah, I’ll try to be alright now.
You know we’ve broken everything.
Oh, we’ve gotta say goodbye now.
Yeah, we’ve gotta say goodbye now.

credits

from High Tide Lies, track released September 1, 2023
J. Coursey Willis: Vocals
Island Styles of Candlebox: Guitar
Scott Von Ensign of The Last Year: Bass, Synth
Justin Kruger of Pressing Strings: Drums

Song written by J. Coursey Willis
Produced by Scott Von Ensign, J. Coursey Willis
Written & Recorded May 2019 - July 2023 in a basement studio tucked away in Baltimore
Mixed & Mastered by Scott Von Ensign
Artwork & Design 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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