Jessica Mauboy's song "Wish You Well" is about letting go of past hurt and wishing someone the best in their life. The lyrics suggest that the speaker and the person they are addressing had a falling out or ended their relationship on a bad note. The speaker reflects on the fact that they don't remember the last time they saw this person or who they were with. They admit that it is easier to hold onto bitterness and resentment than to forgive and forget. However, the speaker realizes that they no longer have room for the hurt in their heart. They express a genuine desire for this person's happiness and well-being. The speaker believes that if they knew the person they used to be involved with was happy, it would make them happy too. Despite the pain and the time that has passed, the speaker acknowledges that they both deserve to find happiness. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "And I wish you well" several times, emphasizing the speaker's sincere wishes for the other person's happiness. They want the person to find everything they couldn't find together and gain all the happiness in the world. The song ends with the speaker reiterating their well wishes multiple times, emphasizing the genuine nature of their intentions. Overall, "Wish You Well" is a heartfelt song about acceptance, forgiveness, and letting go of past hurt in order to genuinely wish someone the best in their life.
