In a world of heartbreak anthems that often tip toward bitterness, Avery Anna takes a different approach with her latest single, “Wish You Well.” Co-written by David Fanning and Jon Hume, the track is a roaring anthem about forgiveness and growth and moving past something without resentment.
“Wish You Well” draws you straight in from the first note with unabashed sincerity. As always, Avery’s vocals here are effortlessly raw, imbued with the emotion that makes you believe every word. This song isn’t about acting like the hurt never happened but instead choosing peace over resentment. It’s about forgiveness, not forgetting but letting someone go and allowing yourself to heal from the things they did to hurt you. And that sentiment weighs heavily throughout the song. The lyrics portray a person at a literal crossroads from which they can either cling to pain from the past or let it go.
The production is clean and spare, allowing Avery’s voice and narrative to take center stage. A gentle but resolute melody pushes you through the song, reflecting the process of gradually attaining closure and ultimately recouping peace of mind. The starkness in the instrumentation makes the message even heavier because sometimes, healing must be accurate.
“Wish You Well” is a song about letting go of the burden of old hurts, not for the other person, but for you. It’s partly about forgiving yourself as much as it is about forgiving another person. Avery Anna is earning her place as a real artist with something to say. “Wish You Well” is a song for anyone who has ever had to let go, not from weakness but strength. And in an era where hanging onto hurt feels more attainable than getting over it, this song reminds us that sometimes the only revenge you need is happiness.
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