Another year, another round of recycled holiday tunes. It’s a tradition as reliable as overcooked Türkiye and awkward family gatherings.
Just when you think you’ve heard every possible variation of sleigh bells and sentimentality, a song comes along that doesn’t just join the party but flips the table. Amelina’s “A New Year’s Wish” is that song.
It’s a firecracker tossed into a room of dusty decorations, a vibrant burst of pop-rock rebellion that feels less like a gentle seasonal greeting and more like a declaration of independence.
Amelina, a 13-year-old artist who relocated from Russia to Spain, has already shown a knack for crafting tunes that resonate with the teenage experience. Her previous single, “Step By Step,” was a compelling narrative of finding your footing in a new place.
With “A New Year’s Wish,” she pivots from introspection to a full-throated roar. The track is perfectly timed not for the stroke of midnight on December 31st, but for that moment of quiet determination that precedes it.
It’s for the person staring at their reflection, tired of the old story, and ready to write a new one.
The song opens with a shimmering guitar riff that quickly builds into a driving rhythm. There’s an energy here that’s infectious, a sense of forward momentum that’s impossible to ignore.
Amelina’s voice, clear and confident, cuts through the mix with a youthful edge that’s still full of conviction. She sings of courage and magic, of the power of a single wish to change everything.
The lyrics are simple but effective, avoiding the usual holiday platitudes in favour of a more personal and empowering message.
It’s a song about believing in yourself, about the quiet magic that happens when you decide to take control of your own story.
Comparisons to early Avril Lavigne are inevitable, and not entirely inaccurate. There’s a similar spirit of defiance, a refusal to be boxed in by expectations. But Amelina is her own artist.
Where Lavigne’s rebellion was often directed outward, Amelina’s is a more internal affair. It’s a quiet revolution, a personal coup d’état against self-doubt and fear. The song’s chorus is an absolute earworm, a singalong-ready hook that will be stuck in your head for days.
It’s a moment of pure pop catharsis, a burst of musical fireworks that mirrors the song’s central theme.
It’s interesting to think about the concept of a “new year.” We put so much stock in this arbitrary date, this collective agreement to start fresh. But what if we could have that feeling any day we wanted?
What if every sunrise was a new year, a new chance to make a wish and see it through? That’s the feeling that “A New Year’s Wish” evokes. It’s a reminder that the power to change doesn’t come from a calendar, but from within.
It’s a song that could just as easily be blasted on a summer road trip as it could on New Year’s Eve. It’s a song for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, for anyone who’s ever dreamed of a different life.
Speaking of dreams, did you know that the average person has over 1,460 dreams a year? That’s a lot of untapped potential.
The production on the track is crisp and clean, with a radio-ready polish that doesn’t sacrifice the song’s raw energy.
The guitars are bright and punchy, the drums are tight and driving, and the little touches of festive sparkle add a layer of seasonal charm without being overbearing. It’s a well-crafted piece of pop-rock that knows exactly what it wants to be.
It’s a song that’s both fun and meaningful, a rare combination in a genre that often prioritizes one over the other.
Amelina is a breath of fresh air. She’s an artist with a clear vision and a powerful voice, and she’s just getting started.
“A New Year’s Wish” is a bold statement of intent, a promise of even greater things to come. It’s a song that will make you want to dance, to dream, to make a wish and chase it with everything you’ve got.
So, as we approach the end of another year, let’s raise a glass to the rebels, the dreamers, the wish-makers. And let’s turn up the volume on Amelina. She’s got something to say, and it’s worth listening to. And who knows, maybe this year, your wish will come true.
Or maybe you’ll just have a really great soundtrack for trying. Either way, it’s a win.
