“Wishing Well” by Juice WRLD
Juice WRLD was an artist who regular dealt with the topics of mental health and drug addiction, most often in a related manner. And such is the manner of his song “Wishing Well”. Here, the late rapper depicts himself as being a victim of substance abuse due to the depression which haunts his life. And he knows it’s a no-win situation, as in the same drugs he is using the ease his pain are also having a negative effect on him. As such, what he is basically wishing for is to overcome both of these afflictions. And the reason he uses such terminology, i.e. “wishing”, in that regard is because at the moment, accomplishing such goals seems for the most part unrealistic to him.
“If it wasn’t for the pills, I wouldn’t be here
But if I keep taking these pills, I won’t be here”
Sadly, the pills (drugs) eventually killed Juice WRLD in 2019. He was only 21 when he died of an accidental drug overdose.
“Wishing Well” was written by Juice in collaboration with the track’s producers, ChopsquadDJ and Dr. Luke.
This track came out on the 10th of July 2020 via Grade A Productions and Interscope Records. It is part of the late rapper’s album entitled “Legends Never Die”.
On the chorus of this song, WRLD gives a shoutout to Lauryn Hill, more specifically the hit 1996 track “Killing Me Softly” she dropped as part of the Fugees. As such, some fans on social media have taken to referring to this track as “Lauryn Hill (Wishing Well)”.
“Wishing Well” was not one of the songs released as a single from “Legends Never Die”. Said album (which came out about six months after Juice’s death) produced these singles:
I miss Juice WRLD. May he rest in perfect peace wherever he currently is.
same here
yup
rip juice i was there since day one for him. rip Jarad Higgins
Don’t say that
period i think we all can agree juice wrld was relatable in some way
Rip, he was my favorite rapper and by far from the interviews he sounded like a wonderful man. He is missed by people throughout the world. (The only reason I know about juice world is because of my ex 😩)
bro shut up u dont like him ur a hater
yooo you even changed your name for just this comment
Yea, facts. @Miamigurll is gay you are actually the hater, not @Miamigurll! R.I.P Juice WRLD 999
RIP 999
I miss him and I miss Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy
What did these two have in common?
They were both legends
he don’t want that title all the legends seem to die young
Speaking the truth R.I.P
Sad story, mental health ain’t no joke.
Yea I miss XXXTentacion 2
juice wrld is an awesome rapper he was my favorite rapper and still is and his album “legends never die” hes a legend and he will never die in our hearts. R.I.P juice wrld
“Who knew evil girls had the prettiest face”
-juice wrld
bro i like him for who he is
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“Broke my heart, oh no you didn’t”
” If it wasn’t for these pills, I wouldn’t be here”
” But if I keep taking these pills, I won’t be here”
– Juice World.
Love you Juice, I hope you live a better life in heaven where you don’t have to stress no more.
“I stopped taking drugs and now the drugs take me.
I had a deep connection with Juice, and now that he’s gone we all have to protect his legacy.
-RIP Juice Wrld 1998-2019.
it’s his fault he died cuz of the drugs he took. as sad as it is for me to say, he could’ve been a great rapper if he didn’t cause his own downfall
he suffered from depression. You wouldn’t understand if you don’t if you ahve depression you honestly do anything to make you feel better in the moment. You basically don’t care about the side effects. it’s the short satisfaction and happiness you get for some time which technically made it not his fault.
1. The original comment is ignorant at best. Very idiotic to be honest. And this reply above isnt much better. Blaming him is wrong, and saying its not his fault is wrong. It neither and its both. Welcome to the reality of addicition
Facts.
I dot think I could have said it better my self
I was a addict myself and i couldnt have said it better man. I just discovered juice and he is awesome. ” I stopped taking the drugs and now the drugs take me” thats one of the realest things ive heard about drug addiction. May all the rappera we have lost to addiction R.I.P
You are so right there it wasnt his fault he must have suffered so much.r.i.p to my one and only best rapper juice world i really miss you juice world….
Rip juice
I miss juice bc he was my favorite rapper and I love the song legends never die bc he is a legend. May he Rest In Peace 🥺
RIP juice wrld 😭😭😭😭u will always be with me forever
You left me falling and landing inside my grave
I know that you want me dead
I take prescriptions to make me feel a-okay
I know it’s all in my head
-Juice WRLD Lucid Dreams
“I started taking the drugs and now the drugs take me”-Juicewrld
I listen to juice world much… it is good song
🖤🖤🖤
juice wrld was my favorite rapper of all time and he sadly died and i knew his songs since he came out. once he died i started hearing wishing well R.I.P juice wrld #999 forever
juice i miss you alot and i hope you have a good time in heaven #999 forever
999 man
He was so young..
But he was only 21 yrs old
Drug addiction is a horrible thing I wish he didn’t go through that
Juice you’ll always be in our heart RIP
omg i can’t believe he died I’m crying right now
(As we go on’ we remember, all the times we’ve spen t together; as our lives change from whatever we will still be’ friends forever)
-Juice Wrld
He won’t have been a legend if he haven’t died
R.I.P 999
wtf are you even talking about?
HATERRRRR
I loved Juice Wrld and still do hope you rest well where ever you are 999 4 life
I miss him
i neva liked his songs b4
bt when he died i listened tn his song and loved
R.I.P JUICE
I REALLY MISS HIM
i know he wouldnt want everyone arguing in this messages about who loves him more or whos a real fan.
R.I.P. Jarad Higgins you are missed more then u know. you helped me at a time i couldnt help myself.
Juice world i miss you so much R.I.P 999## I HOPE TO See u on the last day i love u so much juice world
It’s sad cause all the best rappers like Juice WRLD, Xxxtentation and Tupac died. R.I.P for them but have you guys notice that all the worst rappers like 6ix9ine are still alive😡😡
I will always love juice and xxx.rest in piece guys
They took his soul😭
My best of all rappers you will surely remain in my heart
Fare well juice wrld i miss u #i’m on these drugs i feel wasted…u use mi past nd mi memories as a weapon….thank u so much 4 de awful time
Safe journey bro
UR SONGS ARE MANY BUT THE ONES THAT MAKE SENSE MOST ARE, LEGEND NEVER DIE, LUCID DREAM,
AND GRADUATION. RIP JW