Wish You Well
Forever Came Calling Lyrics


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Don't be, don't be so damn defensive
You reap what you sew, your mouth only lies if you let it
You have to know, you have to know the truth makes you uncomfortable
Beneath it all, your skin and bones lies a soul that's miserable

Switch it up just for once
Have a taste of how you made me feel
Push your luck, bite your tongue
Don't stop until you're done

I hope I am too late to save you when you're lying there chocking
No conscience in your brain, your throat is what you're lying there holding
You're perfect in your place, you're cold enough to break this silence
I don't wish you well, if you can't tell I don't wish you well

Don't be, don't be so damn defensive
You know what you did an excuse means you don't regret it.
Less is more, less is more when it comes to the things we can't afford.
A stateline, flight of stairs and the books I read just to be prepared

Switch it up just for once
Have a taste of how you made me feel
Push your luck, bite your tongue
Don't stop until you're done

I hope I am too late to save you when you're lying there chocking
No conscience in your brain, your throat is what you're lying there holding
You're perfect in your place, you're cold enough to break this silence
I don't wish you well, if you can't tell I don't wish you well

Don't be so damn defensive
I don't wish you well
Don't be so damn defensive




I don't wish you well
I don't wish you well

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Forever Came Calling's song "Wish You Well" deal with themes of confrontation, regret, and the desire for retribution. The opening lines admonish the subject of the song to drop their defensiveness and confront the truth, acknowledging that it may be an uncomfortable experience. The lyrics suggest that the subject of the song may be living a miserable existence, a fact that is hiding beneath their physical appearance.


The chorus then takes a more confrontational tone, positing the idea that the subject of the song will someday reap what they have sown, implying harm or punishment as a result of their actions. "I hope I am too late to save you when you're lying there choking" and "No conscience in your brain, your throat is what you're lying there holding" are particularly pointed phrases that suggest the subject is deserving of punishment. The lyrics conclude with the repeated assertion that the songwriter doesn't wish the subject well.


Overall, the lyrics of "Wish You Well" are a meditation on the difficult emotions and aftermath of a confrontation, particularly one in which the subject of the song has wronged the songwriter.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't be, don't be so damn defensive
Stop putting up walls and being resistant to criticism or confrontation.


You reap what you sew, your mouth only lies if you let it
Your actions have consequences, and if you constantly lie, it's because you choose to do so.


You have to know, you have to know the truth makes you uncomfortable
Acknowledging the truth can be uncomfortable, but it's important to face it to grow and learn from mistakes.


Beneath it all, your skin and bones lies a soul that's miserable
Despite appearances, there's a deep unhappiness within you.


Switch it up just for once
Try doing something different or changing your behavior for a change.


Have a taste of how you made me feel
Experience the same emotions you caused in me through your actions.


Push your luck, bite your tongue
Take risks and speak your mind, but also be self-aware and keep your words in check.


Don't stop until you're done
Keep going until you've achieved what you set out to do.


I hope I am too late to save you when you're lying there chocking
I hope you face consequences for your actions before it's too late and they consume you.


No conscience in your brain, your throat is what you're lying there holding
You have no remorse for your actions and are choking on the lies you've been telling.


You're perfect in your place, you're cold enough to break this silence
You may seem perfect on the surface, but your lack of emotion and silence is causing harm.


I don't wish you well, if you can't tell I don't wish you well
I have no desire for you to succeed or be happy if you continue to cause harm and show no remorse.




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Peter Tanner

Most underrated band in the game

PowerChucker

These guys fucking Rock! I found them while watching the "No room for rockstars Warped Tour" documentary. Im glad to see them still playing! they worked their asses off in that movie.

AJ Carroll

love these guys and would love to see them get bigger!!

B-Lou

I think he is big enough.

Chris Cartwright

Ugh. Seriously one of my favourite bands this past year or so. 👌

Valéria Przysbeczyski

Great song and video! :)

Jermaine Kelly

Forever Came Calling has done it again!!!!

Tim Oconer

so good 👌

Brazin

vi eles no warped tour e curti muito

Eric Henrique

acabei de ver um documentário de 2011 falando deles e quem diria q agora eles fazendo turnê no reino unido rs

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