This haunting rework of Fanning’s most popular single rearranges the verses in the song in front of sparse instrumentation. The familiar guitars kick in after 90 seconds and Fanning performs the song true to its original, with a bigger backing band.
[Verse 1]
Up so early, feel so bright
I didn't get much sleep last night
Freight train rattled through my head
Whistle blowing, love is dead
[Verse 2]
Welcome swallows dip and swing
Take their cue from the slightest thing
Rolling fog into my room
Why'd you give up on me so soon?
[Chorus]
Restless future burning bright
The past is holding on so tight
I never heard the warning bell
And I just want to wish you well
I just want to wish you well
[Verse 3]
Up so early, feel so bright
I didn't get much sleep last night
Freight train rattled through my head
Whistle blowing, love is dead, is dead
[Verse 4]
Heart attacked by fear and doubt
Won't be long 'til the truth comes out
First impressions never last
Lovers' bonds, they hold so fast
[Chorus]
Restless future burning bright
The past is holding on so tight
I never heard the warning bell
And I just want to wish you well
I just want to wish you well
[Verse 5]
Welcome swallows dip and swing
Take their cue from the slightest thing
Rolling fog into my room
Why did you give up on me so soon? So soon
[Chorus]
Restless future burning bright
The past is holding on so tight
I never heard the warning bell
And I just want to wish you well
I just want to wish you well
I just want to wish you well
I just want to wish you well
[Outro]
Why'd you give up on me so soon?
Why'd you give up on me so soon?
I just want to wish you well
I just want to wish you well
Wish You Well (iTunes Session) was written by Bernard Fanning.
Bernard Fanning released Wish You Well (iTunes Session) on Fri Nov 22 2013.