Wish by NJ

Wish works because it does not try to do too much — it finds one feeling and holds it perfectly. NJ, NJ (Neeraj Madhav) sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

NJ inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

2020 marked the release of Wish, and Wish was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. The emotional register of Wish is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

In 3:03 minutes, Wish builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.