I Wish You Well
Mariah Carey琀 Lyrics
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You know who you are
When glory days turn to stormy nights
You must have been so petrified
Didn't you, didn't you feel so cold
You against the world in a losing fight (a losing fight)
Captive of your demons inside
So you sought an enemy
(I'm not your enemy)
Like times before to mock ignorantly (he lives in you, you know it's true)
(But the Lord said love, love your enemy so just)
Take heed to the word it's time
Check Proverbs 19:29
Don't cry
I wish you well
I wish you well
I wish you well
I truly wanted solidarity
Still wearing my blinders back then
(So much I didn't see)
I weep for what I dreamed we all could be
I'll keep you in prayer 'till the end
Still bruised, still walk on eggshells
Same frightened child, hide to protect myself
(Can't believe I still need to protect myself from you)
But you can't manipulate me like before
Examine first John chapter four verse four
And I wish you well
I wish you well
I wish you well
Be strong in the Lord and power of His might
If my shows of gratitude are minuscule
Inside your mind, sorry
(I'm so sorry, please forgive me)
(There's only so much I can do) I love you and did all that I could
Maybe when you're cursing me
You don't feel so incomplete
But we've all made mistakes
Felt the guilt and self-hate
I know you've been there for me plenty
Maybe still got love for me
But let him without sin cast the first stone brethren
But who remains standing then
Not you not I see Philippians 4:9
(Put it into practice)
So I wish you well
I wish you well
I wish you well
(He who the Son sets free is free indeed)
No weapon formed against me shall prosper
Surely God is my salvation
I will trust and not be afraid
The Lord, the Lord is my salvation
I will trust in Him
Yes, I know that I know that I know that I know
But I have had God's help to this very day
And so I stand here and testify
To small and great alike
So the more you curse me
The more you're blessing me
The Word said it
Love your enemies
Do good to those who curse you
Pray for those who mistreat you
Psalms 129:2
They have greatly oppressed me from my youth
But they have not gained victory over me
I wish you well
(He that keeps his mind state on the Lord
He will keep them in perfect peace)
The song "I Wish You Well" by Mariah Carey is an expression of good will towards her past enemies. The lyrics are written as if to address her past tormentors and haters, telling them that she wishes them well despite all the pain and suffering they caused her. It is evident from the song that Mariah Carey went through a difficult time in her life where she was at odds with people who were close to her. She talks about the "glory days turn[ing] to stormy nights" and how she "weeps for what [she] dreamed we all could be." At the same time, Mariah Carey acknowledges that she is still "bruised" and "still walk[ing] on eggshells" around these people.
Throughout the song, Mariah Carey references biblical verses to express the power of forgiveness and moving on from past traumas. She talks about the importance of loving one's enemy, as the Lord commanded in Matthew 5:44. She also talks about the importance of leaning on God's strength and power, as written in Philippians 4:9.
Line by Line Meaning
When glory days turn to stormy nights
When things are going great, but suddenly become difficult
You must have been so petrified
You must have been very scared
Didn't you, didn't you feel so cold
Didn't you feel lonely and unsupported?
You against the world in a losing fight (a losing fight)
You were fighting against everybody and losing
Captive of your demons inside
Being held down by your own demons and struggles
So you sought an enemy
You tried to find someone to blame
(I'm not your enemy)
I am not the one you should be fighting against
Like times before to mock ignorantly (he lives in you, you know it's true)
You mock me without understanding that God is in me
(But the Lord said love, love your enemy so just)
God tells us to love our enemies, so we should follow that command
Take heed to the word it's time
Pay attention to God's word
Check Proverbs 19:29
Read Proverbs 19:29
Don't cry
Don't be sad
I truly wanted solidarity
I really wanted unity
Still wearing my blinders back then
I was still ignorant at the time
(So much I didn't see)
There was so much I didn't understand
I weep for what I dreamed we all could be
I am sad for what I hoped we could have become
I'll keep you in prayer 'till the end
I will pray for you until the end
Still bruised, still walk on eggshells
I am still hurt and cautious around you
Same frightened child, hide to protect myself
I feel vulnerable and scared, so I protect myself
(Can't believe I still need to protect myself from you)
I can't believe that I still feel unsafe around you
But you can't manipulate me like before
I won't let you control me anymore
Examine first John chapter four verse four
Read and reflect on 1 John 4:4
Be strong in the Lord and power of His might
Have strength through God's power
If my shows of gratitude are minuscule
If my displays of thankfulness are small
Inside your mind, sorry
I am sorry if you don't feel appreciated
(I'm so sorry, please forgive me)
I apologize and ask for forgiveness
(There's only so much I can do) I love you and did all that I could
I love you and have done all that I am able to do
Maybe when you're cursing me
Maybe when you're angry with me
You don't feel so incomplete
You don't feel as though there is something missing inside of you
But we've all made mistakes
We have all done things we regret
Felt the guilt and self-hate
Felt ashamed and upset with ourselves
I know you've been there for me plenty
I know you have been supportive of me many times
Maybe still got love for me
Maybe you still care for me
But let him without sin cast the first stone brethren
God says only those without sin can judge others
But who remains standing then
No one is perfect, so who can stand without sin?
Not you not I see Philippians 4:9
Neither you nor I are perfect, according to Philippians 4:9
(Put it into practice)
Apply this to our lives
No weapon formed against me shall prosper
No harm against me will succeed
Surely God is my salvation
God is my source of salvation
I will trust and not be afraid
I will have faith and not be scared
The Lord, the Lord is my salvation
God is my source of salvation
I will trust in Him
I will have faith in God
Yes, I know that I know that I know that I know
I am confident in my faith and trust in God
But I have had God's help to this very day
God has helped me up until this moment
And so I stand here and testify
I stand here and share my testimony
To small and great alike
To everyone, regardless of their status or importance
So the more you curse me
So even if you curse me
The more you're blessing me
You are blessing me
The Word said it
The Bible says it
Love your enemies
We should love our enemies
Do good to those who curse you
We should treat people kindly even if they mistreat us
Pray for those who mistreat you
We should pray for people even if they hurt us
Psalms 129:2
Read Psalm 129:2
They have greatly oppressed me from my youth
People have hurt me for a long time
But they have not gained victory over me
But they have not defeated me
I wish you well
I hope things go well for you
(He that keeps his mind state on the Lord
Those who keep their minds focused on God
He will keep them in perfect peace)
God will give them perfect peace
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES JASON POYSER, MARIAH CAREY, MARY ANN TATUM
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