I Won’t is track six of the 2022 Find A Better Way album by The Commoners. Stream it here.
Lyrics
Had a lot of people mistake me for a distant distracted man
And I’d be lying to pretty much everyone if I said I had a plan
But I swear to you I listen
And I surely give a damn
I’m not occupied with better things. No I am…
Fighting with myself and I’ve lost again
So give me the breaks
Existential mistakes
I’m out of touch but it’s who I am
I’m not seeing unclear
I’m simply not around
I’m in an empty vacant town
Maybe I should write a letter
But I Won’t
No I won’t
I know that I’m a troubled man
And often I don’t understand how to be kind
But when I see what tomorrow brings
In the morning baby I’ll change my mind
I swear to you I listen
And I surely give a damn
I’m not occupied with better things. No I am…
Fighting with myself and I’ve lost again
So give me the breaks
Existential mistakes
I’m out of touch but it’s who I am
I’m not seeing unclear
But I’m simply not around
I’m in an empty vacant town
Maybe I should write a letter
But I Won’t
I Won’t
I Won’t
Fighting with myself and I’ve lost again
So give me the breaks
Existential mistakes
I’m out of touch but it’s who I am
I’m not seeing unclear
I’m simply not around
I’m in an empty vacant town
Maybe I should write a letter
But I Won’t
Discussion
“The twangy ring of guitars brings an element of country to I Won’t, featuring Toronto legend Michael Eckert on pedal steel. Lush harmonies abound, supporting a flourishing chorus drawing the listener into a mind plagued by second guessing and self-uncertainty. An unexpected bridge bends the ear, insisting you give a damn.”
–Lauren Campbell | Peter Noble Press Release
“Yet another standout, “I Won’t” moves into more country with Toronto legend Michael Eckhart on pedal steel. The harmonies here are lush—moving and graceful at the same time. The lyrics speak of humanness in a song flooded with musical resonance.”
Rock and Blues Muse
“…the warm, comforting cut “I Won’t” touches on the type of country rock The Eagles used to write.”
–Blues Rock Review
“The pedal steel drenched “I Won’t” is full on though, and its filled with regret and loaded with pathos. Whilst this is a record that first and foremost just sounds sensational, it has a set of lyrics that are first class. “I Won’t” must get a shoutout for including the phrase “existential mistake” in its hook, though.”
–Maximum Volume Music
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