: While on tour in Prague, Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers heard the original track on a playlist and became obsessed with its "ethereal" quality.
The track began as a brief, 58-second introduction to Mallrat's debut album, Butterfly Blue . Its transformation into a full-length single happened almost entirely by accident: Mallrat & The Chainsmokers - Wish on an Eyelash...
: Mallrat, who had never met or spoken to the duo before, saw the post and reached out to send them the song's official stems to turn it into a proper release. Musical Composition & Style : While on tour in Prague, Drew Taggart
: The lyrics center on the "magic" of deep devotion, using celestial and superstitious imagery—wishing on eyelashes, the number 11, and birthdays—to express the feeling that "angels surround" a loved one. Track Structure Key Lyrics Verse 1 Musical Composition & Style : The lyrics center
: The original features Mallrat’s wispy, delicate voice, while the Pt. 2 version adds a new verse and harmonies from Drew Taggart.
Mallrat, The Chainsmokers - Wish on an Eyelash, Pt. 2 (Lyrics) Polar Records YouTube• Apr 4, 2026
: Reviewers described the sound as a "blissful dance party amongst the clouds," noting its "gossamer dreamland" and "minimalistic" snare taps that build into a soothing drop.