Lyric discussion by Rob311Fan 

Cover art for India Ink lyrics by 311

this song is about nicks previous addiction to drugs. and how india ink is not what everybody thinks it is....aka drugs. "I write your name on my arm in india ink Baby I told you once before it's not what you think I drink you in with a sip but I really want a chug"

and about how he overcame his struggle and now hes at a better place, and correcting his mistakes in his past have lead him to better things, now hes gonna make sure to stay clean...

"I'm hanging on every word because the way that you think Yes, every misstep, well it lead me to you I'll do what I gotta do to see it through"

here hes just stating that it was a mistake.

"I admit it A big swing and a miss so I'll keep my distance back in it In a minute"

Nick's songs often have duel meanings, and hes much deeper than what people say he his..... Up for your interpretation