Unwritten

Who it's for

The song reframes an uncertain future as an open page, turning fear of the unknown into a sense of possibility.

Feelings it meets

• Starting Over
• Motivation
• Feeling Stuck
• Identity
• Major Life Transition

What it is

"Unwritten" is the title track of English singer Natasha Bedingfield's debut album, released as its third single in November 2004 and co-written with producers Danielle Brisebois and Wayne Rodrigues. It is an uplifting, optimistic song about the future and building a positive self-image, which has also been linked to Bedingfield's thoughts at the time about the process of writing.

Where to find it

Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available); also known as the theme of MTV's The Hills.

Before you start

Age: All ages

I have been bent and broken, but—I hope—into a better shape.Charles Dickens, Great Expectations, Chapter LIX