"What I Wish For You" is a heartfelt song by Jason Gray that expresses his wishes for someone he cares about. The song speaks to the idea that experiencing heartbreak, failure, and the need for forgiveness can lead to personal growth and the capacity to love others more deeply. In the lyrics, Jason wishes for the person's heart to break easily, not to cause harm but to encourage them to be vulnerable and open with their emotions. He believes that each time their heart heals, it becomes stronger, allowing them to love more deeply. He also expresses the desire for the person to fall down hard enough to rely on the support of a good friend or loved one to help them back up. This reflects the idea that we all need help and support at times, and that experiencing this kind of love and care is valuable and meaningful. Jason acknowledges that failure is a part of life and hopes for the person to experience it, as it can teach them humility and show them the limits of their own strength. Through this experience, they may learn to extend grace and understanding to others in their own struggles. Furthermore, Jason wishes for the person to be able to forgive themselves. He recognizes that making mistakes is inevitable, and hopes that they can offer themselves the same forgiveness and compassion they would extend to others. He even includes himself in the list of people they may need to forgive, highlighting the shared human experience of making mistakes and needing forgiveness. Throughout the song, Jason emphasizes that these experiences of heartbreak, failure, and forgiveness can ultimately lead to personal growth, love, and the discovery of deep joy. He believes that sometimes good things come from suffering, and his wishes for this person reflect his hopes for their journey towards finding these valuable life lessons.
