With all of Hyslop's ability and potential, what really sets him apart is his faultless ability in the live venue. Hyslop silences the crowd with his soft, and consistently pitch perfect vocal control while unintentionally making you fall in love with him for being a 'good guy'. Considering the idiosyncratic confluence of ability he boasts, it is fair to say that Hyslop spins a web of charm that makes him inimitably great.
-Nettwerk Records
PRESS:
"Great music. One of the warmest, soothing and rich sounds I've heard in a long time. Josh has created a beautiful, intimate soundscape backed with superb production - A pleasure to listen to!!" - Alex Wharton - Mastering Engineer (Animal Collective, Massive Attack..)
- Alex Wharton, Abbey Road Studios (Nov 04, 2010)
"Joshua Hyslop is an amazing talent. He might look like a whipper-snapper, but this guy can sing!"
- Tash Baycroft, Naked Jams (Feb 06, 2010)
"Josh's whispered, deliberate songwriting and roots infused compositions are intricately built around soft instrumentation and dynamic collaborations that recall a more adult contemporary re-envisioning of the type of sound Elliot Brood and the Acorn have had such great success touring the country with."
Aaron Levy - Civl Radio 101.7 FM - UFV
Wish You Well
Joshua Hyslop Lyrics
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If only i was unafraid of all my fear
I wish i did not have to go
But i've already compromised more than you know
When the taste of love has gone stale
What you're dreaming of you won't tell
And if you'll soon be gone
Then i wish you well
Oo my heart is still the same
Yeah a little older now but it won't change
There's love left in me still
Though I may not feel it now someday i will
But it seemed so real to me then
Now it's gone it has faded again
For the love you scorn there will be an end
Here it comes again
But it seemed so real to me then
Now it's gone it has faded again
For the love you scorn there will be an end
Here it comes again
In "Wish You Well," Joshua Hyslop sings about the complexities of love and how easy it is to be consumed by fear in a relationship. The opening lines, "Oh my love I hold you near / If only I was unafraid of all my fear," express the singer's desire to be braver and face their fears head-on, particularly when it comes to love. The next lines, "I wish I did not have to go / But I've already compromised more than you know," suggest that the singer is torn between staying in the relationship and risking further compromise, or leaving and avoiding more potential pain.
Hyslop then sings about the difficulty of communicating with a partner when the relationship has lost its spark, with the lines "When the taste of love has gone stale / What you're dreaming of you won't tell." The final verse is particularly poignant, with the lines "But it seemed so real to me then / Now it's gone it has faded again / For the love you scorn there will be an end / Here it comes again." These lines suggest that even though the relationship may have ended, the singer is still grappling with the disappointment and pain of lost love.
Overall, "Wish You Well" is a heart-wrenching song that captures the complexity of human emotions and the challenges of love. Hyslop's delicate vocals and poetic lyrics make for a truly beautiful and moving listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my love I hold you near
The singer is holding the person they love close to them, perhaps physically, but also emotionally.
If only i was unafraid of all my fear
The singer wishes they weren't so scared because it's preventing them from fully giving themselves to this person.
I wish i did not have to go
The singer is expressing their desire to stay with the person they love, but knows they can't.
But i've already compromised more than you know
The artist has made sacrifices or given up a lot for this person, but they don't know the full extent of it.
When the taste of love has gone stale
The artist is acknowledging that the love they once had has lost its spark or excitement.
What you're dreaming of you won't tell
The singer senses that the person they love has secret desires or thoughts that they aren't sharing.
And if you'll soon be gone
The singer is aware that their loved one will be leaving them soon.
Then i wish you well
Despite the sadness and heartbreak that comes with this separation, the artist genuinely wants the best for their loved one.
Oo my heart is still the same
Despite any personal growth or changes, the artist's love for this person remains constant.
Yeah a little older now but it won't change
The artist has aged, but their feelings for their loved one remain the same.
There's love left in me still
The singer still has the capacity to love, despite any pain or heartbreak they've experienced.
Though I may not feel it now someday i will
The artist is struggling to feel love in the present moment, but has faith that they will feel it again in the future.
But it seemed so real to me then
The singer is reminiscing about a time when their love for this person felt more alive and vibrant.
Now it's gone it has faded again
The singer's love for this person has faded, once again.
For the love you scorn there will be an end
The person the singer loves may not reciprocate their feelings, but eventually their rejection or indifference will come to an end.
Here it comes again
The artist is resigned to the fact that their love for this person is cyclical and will always come and go.
Writer(s): Christopher Joshua Hyslop
Contributed by Jake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@harshiherath3928
I don't know how...!! but somehow your music makes me forget my worries..!! You have a magical voice. Love from Sri Lanka :)
@Curly9vw
You are amazing! Like really now, amazing. More people need to hear you! I will support you every step of the way!
@marcbarlow8099
Beautiful music; beautiful words. Tears at this 3:55 am hour, tears in darkness and the feeling of depression lifting, either from or in combination with the music and the escitalopram (Lexapro) SSRI.
@Dgirlloveya
You came to my school (cnb) and i cried. you have no idea how good you are
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@MagazineGap
Fantastic. A great song from a really great album! This was the main song we had playing for our audience in Singapore as they came into the auditorium.
@Teona1212
Very beautiful song ! I love all the album. Thanks.
@scarecrowghost20
Lovely song. I'm here still 2019.......
@highenergyog
I just got here and I love his beautiful sounds so I'm here to stay .
@GoodGolly.MissLolly
Must say, I wasn't expecting that voice from him. Very nice