Discover the story of the song > Wishing Well – blink-182

The protagonist has been away for a long time and feels lost. He has been through tough times and feels anxious and insecure. He tries to make sense of his troubles but feels misunderstood. He goes to a wishing well to find hope, but instead, he gets hurt and finds disappointment. Even reaching out for something good, like a shooting star, ends up causing him pain. Despite this, he still finds some enjoyment in his life.