#9. Wish You Well

A song that's close to home.

Yesterday I posted a video of myself singing a new song at the Ryman in Nashville. I wrote this song when I first fell out of touch with my Dad. It’s been the source, as I mention on stage whenever I introduce the song, of immeasurable pain and confusion that I’ve tried to write myself out of. As some of you know, sometimes it’s not about total peace but acceptance.

The reason I wanted to post about this very vulnerable situation, is after my shows there’s always at least one person who comes up to me at the merch table and resonates with the lyrics. I always respond with ‘I’m sorry,’ because we’re sort of linked in this unfortunate way that ultimately, I had imagined to be quite rare.

It is on the new album, I’m keeping all of that close to my chest until January, because it’s short and I feel us musicians give everything away too soon! But until then I wanted to share the comfort this song gave me. Here’s the live version, from an unforgettable show, with a remarkably empathetic crowd.

As always, sending love.

Jx

V1

Found myself on the floor last night

You and me looked so alike

I don’t wanna be a thing like you

Burning bridges to tame the truth

Aah make a move

Aah why don’t you

Chorus

If I ever see your face

Hope that I’m not filled with hate

For all the hurt you gave and all the hell, hell.

I wish you well

I wish you well

V2

Write it down it’s the only way

Otherwise the words just escape

& I’m a kid all over again

Crying over everything you said

M8

When all the black and all the grey

Has come to pass and washed away

I hope I can love you again

When I am older than I am now

Will you be there to come around

I hope it is not too late