Sometimes, the best motivation comes from someone who knows exactly what you’ve been through. QUINTESSE feat. KARL JOSEF taps into that heartfelt truth with “On My Way,” a stirring pop-rock single about resilience, self-belief, and refusing to let setbacks dictate your future. Written by Claudia Heinrich-Witzenthaler for her daughter Victoria, the song becomes an especially meaningful family affair, marking the first professional solo vocal release from Claudia’s 21-year-old son, Felix Karl Josef.
The track opens with a moody, revving guitar that sets an immersive, slightly brooding atmosphere. Soon, plucked chords make room for Felix’s husky baritone, whose natural resonance brings an inviting warmth to the verses. He lets the emotion simmer, keeping his delivery intimate and composed. As the song unfolds, thumping drums, gritty guitars, and deep bass gradually kick things up a notch, while a winding guitar line adds movement to the arrangement. When Felix sings about making room for his dreams, the music begins to feel like it’s gathering the courage to take that very leap.
There’s a familiar emotional pull here for fans of James Arthur, Lewis Capaldi, Tom Walker, and Passenger, yet recurring guitar and saxophone motifs give the song a personal signature. The gradual rise from uncertainty to strength also mirrors the message to keep moving, even when others doubt you.
Recorded at Neptune Studio in Hamburg, “On My Way” celebrates a mother’s songwriting, a son’s first solo step, and a sister’s perseverance. Ultimately, this is an earnest, uplifting reminder that your journey belongs to you—and the next chapter is yours to write.
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Review by: Naomi Joan