Her breakout came with her debut single, "Pieces of Me", which was released in 2004, became a top-five hit in the United States, and topped the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart based on radio airplay. The success of the single and her reality show helped propel her debut album, Autobiography, also released in 2004, to the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart. The project sold over five million copies worldwide, making it her most successful album to date. Simpson had a leading role in the film Undiscovered (2005), which became a critical and commercial flop. The failure of the film, along with multiple critically panned performances, led to media scrutiny. Despite that, Simpson's second studio album, I Am Me (2005), debuted atop the Billboard 200, becoming her second album to do so. The album went on to receive a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Following her appearance as Roxie Hart in the West End production of Chicago, Simpson announced that she had begun working on her third studio album. The album differed from the pop-rock sound of her previous efforts, featuring a dance-pop and 1980s-themed sound. Bittersweet World was released in 2008 with positive critical reception, but it saw a decline in sales. The effort reached number 4 on the Billboard 200. The following year, Simpson joined the main cast of the Melrose Place revamp, which was met with harsh critical reception. Later that year, she made her Broadway debut reprising her role as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway.
Simpson announced a fourth studio album that same year. She independently released the single "Bat for a Heart", though it failed to have success. Simpson eventually scrapped the album and focused on her child. Simpson reprised her role as Roxie Hart for the third time in a 2-dates special production in Hollywood Bowl in July 2013 directed by Brooke Shields. In October, Simpson and her husband Evan Ross released their debut EP by Ashlee + Evan through Access Records, which was supported by a tour in select cities across North America, and their TV reality show.
She was married to musician Pete Wentz from 2008 to 2011. The couple's son, Bronx Mowgli Wentz, was born on November 20, 2008. She appeared as Violet Foster, a small-town girl in The CW's 2009 Melrose Place, a revamp of the '90s drama of the same name.
Beautifully Broken
Ashlee Simpson Lyrics
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It seems like yesterday I didn't know how hard I could cry
It feels like tomorrow I may not get by
But I will try
I will try
Wipe the tears from my eyes
I'm beautifully broken
And I don't mind if you know it
And I don't care if I show it
Everyday is a new day
I'm reminded of my past
Everytime there's another storm
I know that it won't last
Every moment I'm filled with hope 'cause I get another chance
But I will try
I will try
Got nothing
Left to hide
Without the highs and the lows
Where would we go
Where would we go
The song "Beautifully Broken" by Ashlee Simpson is about the emotional journey of going through tough times and coming out as a stronger and more beautiful person. The lyrics describe a feeling of despair and hopelessness, as if the world is falling apart and one may not survive it. However, the singer decides to try and wipe away the tears, acknowledging that they may be broken, but they are still beautiful.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea that past experiences shape us into who we are today. Even though there may be new obstacles to face every day, the singer finds hope in knowing that they have already come through so much. The chorus emphasizes this sentiment by stating that being broken doesn't matter, and that the singer is unafraid to show their vulnerability.
The final lines of the song suggest that without the ups and downs of life, we wouldn't have the opportunity to grow and evolve. The lyrics ask a rhetorical question: without the highs and lows, where would we go? This implies that even though difficult times may be painful, they are a part of the human experience and ultimately lead to personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like yesterday that my world fell from the sky
The singer's life took a tragic turn suddenly and unexpectedly
It seems like yesterday I didn't know how hard I could cry
The singer was deeply affected by the event and was moved to tears
It feels like tomorrow I may not get by
The singer is unsure whether she will be able to cope with the future
But I will try
The singer is determined to overcome the challenges ahead
Wipe the tears from my eyes
The singer needs to gather her strength and keep moving forward
I'm beautifully broken
Despite everything, the singer still believes that she is beautiful and worthy
And I don't mind if you know it
The singer is not afraid to show her vulnerabilities to others
I'm beautifully broken
The singer embraces her imperfections as part of who she is
And I don't care if I show it
The singer is not concerned about what others think of her
Everyday is a new day
The singer believes in the power of a fresh start
I'm reminded of my past
The singer cannot forget the things that have happened to her
Everytime there's another storm
The singer faces new challenges and obstacles
I know that it won't last
The singer has confidence that she will get through the tough times
Every moment I'm filled with hope 'cause I get another chance
The singer is optimistic that there are always opportunities to start again
But I will try
The singer is committed to making the most of those opportunities
Got nothing left to hide
The singer is open and honest, and has nothing to be ashamed of
Without the highs and the lows
The singer recognizes that both good and bad times are necessary in life
Where would we go
Life would be stagnant and uninteresting without change and variety
Where would we go
This same question is repeated, emphasizing the importance of contrast in life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ASHLEE SIMPSON, KARA DIOGUARDI, JOHN SHANKS
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