SINGLE REVIEW: Eli Lev – My Wish Was You
Eli Lev crafts a tender, reflective landscape with ‘My Wish Was You,’ where soft acoustic guitars weave through the air like a gentle breeze, inviting listeners into a deeply personal story. This isn’t just another ballad — it’s a vivid journey through the complexities of love and loss, told with an authenticity that cuts straight to the heart. The vocals, sincere and warm, carry a homely intimacy that feels like confiding in someone who’s lived the dream and felt the ache of having to let it go. The track unfolds like a quiet conversation about romantic hopes, touring the UK, moving to Nashville, and the bittersweet acceptance of a love that has run its course, leaving behind gratitude rather than regret.
What makes this track linger is how it marries modern cultural references — the casual nod to Instagram and road-life fantasies — with timeless storytelling rooted in country sensibilities. It’s melodic and smooth, yet far from background music. Every chord and lyric is carefully placed, building a rich emotional texture that pulls at your soul without resorting to cliché or sentimentality. The pacing allows for moments of introspection and gentle swell, perfectly mirroring the way memories ebb and flow, sometimes bright and hopeful, sometimes tinged with a melancholy acceptance.
This is a song that goes beyond typical acoustic fare by capturing a genuine sense of human experience — the ache of holding onto a dream, the courage in letting go, and the quiet power of gratitude. Even if acoustic ballads aren’t usually your comfort zone, ‘My Wish Was You’ refuses to be overlooked. It’s a heartfelt snapshot of love’s complicated, beautiful truth, and Eli Lev’s ability to tell that story with grace and nuance is what makes this track so quietly unforgettable.
