Pop/Review Richard Green - Ending up in the Wrong Way

Richard Green is an Italian musician/guitarist/composer, based in London since 2012. He moved to London, where he obtained a higher diploma as a guitarist and a musician's degree. His first track released is Dark Horses (December 2020), a very experimental composition with a distinct dark sound.

With “Ending up in the Wrong Way,” Richard Green offers a tender, introspective single that lingers long after its final notes fade. Inspired by a deeply personal love story from 2023, the song captures the quiet ache of relationships that unravel despite sincerity, timing, or shared affection. The title itself feels like a sigh of recognition — a simple phrase that holds the weight of regret, acceptance, and emotional clarity earned the hard way.

Musically, the track is driven by melodic elegance and emotional restraint. Rather than leaning into grand dramatics, Green allows the song to breathe, letting its expressive lead melody carry the emotional narrative. Each phrase feels carefully placed, unfolding with a natural sense of progression that mirrors the slow realization of love slipping away. The arrangement supports this intimacy beautifully, highlighting the performances of the musicians involved without ever overwhelming the core sentiment.

What makes “Ending up in the Wrong Way” especially compelling is its honesty. Green doesn’t romanticize heartbreak or search for easy resolutions; instead, he reflects on the complexity of human connection and the subtle moments where paths quietly diverge. There’s a maturity in the songwriting that acknowledges that endings don’t always arrive with conflict — sometimes they arrive with understanding.

Richard Green’s artistry shines in his ability to translate lived experience into music that feels universally relatable. The song invites listeners to revisit their own memories of love and loss, not with bitterness, but with compassion and reflection. “Ending up in the Wrong Way” is a beautifully crafted piece that confirms Green’s strength as a storyteller — one who finds meaning not only in love found, but also in love that teaches through its ending.