5 Seconds of Summer are back in full force with their sixth album, Everyone’s A Star!, set to drop on November 14 through Republic Records, and Wishful Dreaming feels like the quiet heartbeat in the middle of it all.
This track, tucked into the 16-song lineup after bangers like Boyband and No. 1 Obsession, leans into that signature 5SOS blend of pop-rock drive and introspective hooks—think the raw energy of their early days mixed with the polish they’ve earned over a decade. It’s got that late-night wander feel, where the title alone hints at chasing what might never land, all wrapped in soaring guitars and harmonies that pull you right in.
From what we’ve heard in teasers, it’s Luke Hemmings leading with those vulnerable lines about holding onto faded hopes, backed by Calum Hood’s bass lines that build like a slow-burning confession. The band has talked about this record as a nod to their boyband roots while owning every scar from the ride—embracing the chaos of fame without apology. Fans caught the first glimpse during the highlight medley drop last month, and it’s already sparking threads on X about how it echoes the dreamy ache of tracks like Amnesia but with a fresh, forward gaze. With the lead single NOT OK setting the tone for unfiltered feels, Wishful Dreaming slots in as the one that makes you pause and replay, perfect for anyone who’s ever stared at the ceiling wondering what if.
As they gear up for what could be their biggest yet, building on 17 billion streams and those Billboard-topping runs, this album promises to remind us why 5SOS still hits different. Shinyu, Dohoon, and the crew aren’t just surviving the spotlight; they’re rewriting the rules under it.
Dive into the WISHFUL DREAMING lyrics below and unpack its hazy longing. Don’t miss other EVERYONE’S A STAR! tracks for more of 5SOS’s evolved spark.
| Lead Vocals | 5 Seconds of Summer |
| Songwriter | 5 Seconds of Summer |
| Music Producer | 5 Seconds of Summer |
| Label | Republic Records |
| Release Date | November 14, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Republic Records & Universal Music Group |
Lyrics of Wishful Dreaming by 5 Seconds of Summer
[Intro: Michael]
Caught Up In A Blissful Feeling
[Chorus: Luke]
That’s Me
Hiding In A Dream So Deeply That I Can’t Wake Up
And That’s You
Holding On To Me So Sweetly When We Lose Control
[Verse 1: Luke & Ashton]
Our Bodies Under Colors, Our Heads Up In The Sky
A Place Where Broken Lovers Go Find Somewhere To Hide
We’re Trying To Meet Each Other, Find Peace And Take A Dive
And When We Both Recover, We’re Always
[Pre-Chorus: Calum]
Running Back To Our Old Ways
How Are We Gonna Get Through?
Pretending Everything’s Okay
Are We Telling The Truth?
[Chorus: Luke & Calum, All]
That’s Me
Hiding In A Dream So Deeply That I Can’t Wake Up
And That’s You
Holding On To Me So Sweetly When We Lose Control
[Post-Chorus: Luke, Michael]
Caught Up In A Blissful Feeling (I Wanna Let Go)
Lost Ourselves In Wishful Dreaming (I Wanna Let Go)
[Verse 2: Luke & Ashton]
Romantic Disillusion
We Run For Paradise
Slip Back And Do The Motions
[Pre-Chorus: Michael]
We Keep On Running Back To Our Old Ways
Are We Gonna Get Through?
Pretending Everything’s Okay
Are We Telling The Truth?
[Chorus: All, Luke]
That’s Me
Hiding In A Dream So Deeply That I Can’t Wake Up
And That’s You
Holding On To Me So Sweetly When We Lose Control
[Post-Chorus: Luke, Michael, Calum]
Caught Up In A Blissful Feeling (I Wanna Let Go)
Lost Ourselves In Wishful Dreaming (I Wanna Let Go)
Caught Up In A Blissful Feeling (I Wanna Let Go)
Lost Ourselves In Wishful
[Bridge: All, Michael]
Dreaming, Dreaming
Dreaming
(I Wanna Let Go)
[Chorus: All, Luke]
That’s Me
Hiding In A Dream So Deeply That I Can’t Wake Up
And That’s You
Holding On To Me So Sweetly When We Lose Control
[Post-Chorus: Luke, Michael]
Caught Up In A Blissful Feeling (I Wanna Let Go)
Lost Ourselves In Wishful Dreaming (I Wanna Let Go)
Caught Up In A Blissful Feeling (I Wanna Let Go)
Lost Ourselves In Wishful Dreaming (I Wanna Let Go)
