Ashley Parker Angel is a musician, formerly known as a member of the now-de… Read Full Bio ↴Ashley Parker Angel is a musician, formerly known as a member of the now-defunct boy band O-Town as well as an upcoming band, Mansions of Arcadia. His first solo album, titled Soundtrack to Your Life, was released on May 16th by Blackground Records. It debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200, selling over 72,000 copies.

O-Town
During the production of the reality show that gave birth to O-Town, Making the Band, many of Ashley's co-workers considered him perfect for the role of a boy band member, as a result of his passion, enthusiasm, talent, and boyish good looks. He is often considered the group's heartthrob.

O-Town went on to sell over 5.6 million albums worldwide. However, the popularity of the group never approached the success of other bands in their genre. Once Making the Band had finished its television run, O-Town floundered. The members signed numerous contracts, many that didn't benefit them. Ashley, like other members of the band, was left without financial security, despite wide-spread media exposure. O-Town disbanded in 2003.

Solo Work
Angel is starred in a new MTV reality series There and Back, and produced his first solo album. The show chronicles his efforts to re-launch his career and support his new family. The theme song to the show is Soundtrack to Your Life, a song that was going to be on the new album. The song is being produced by The Matrix following the firing of Soul Power as producers. The lyrics are: "Your life is, a flashback, a question, a photograph, a statement, a story, a struggle, a chance to laugh. Cause if you don't laugh, you cry, a last crescendo when you die, so hit the rewind and listen, to the playback, the soundtrack to your life.". In 2004, Ashley signed a solo deal with Blackground/Universal Records. His debut album was released on May 16, 2006.

The first single Let U Go made the Billboard top 20. He is also opening for Ashlee Simpson during her June–July 2006 tour. Joining him on this tour is Devin Bronson, who is best known for his guitar work with Kelly Osbourne and Avril Lavigne. Devin is currently playing lead guitar for Angel.

Solo Music
His first single "Let U Go" debuted on MTV's Total Request Live March 14, 2006, and on March 24 he reached #1. The single soon to be shipped to radio station outlets was his first as a solo artist and his first from the breakup of O-Town. His solo debut album Soundtrack to Your Life was released on May 16, 2006. It debuted at #5 on the Billboard Top-200 Albums Chart, selling over 72,000 copies. It will be also in the 2006 FIFA World Cup video game. On April 1 2006, the song was the #1 on iTunes. For the week of April 29, 2006 "Let U Go" debuted at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100. Ashley was also letting his fans vote which song he should release next on his MySpace page.

Crazy Beautiful
Ashley Parker Angel Lyrics

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Like a splinter in my thumb, you're not going anywhere,
Not like I care 'cause I have got used to it,
Refuse to quit.
You're like the label in my shirt that keeps scratching at my back,
Then I forget 'cause I've grown immune to it,
Go figure it.

Knew you were trouble back then but that's what turned me on,

It's all wrong.

Suitcase, some baggage in her head she screams out, yes and it's crazy beautiful,
Crazy beautiful.
Tattooed, lying on the bed, Don't,
Regret smashing her fist into the wall,
Crazy beautiful,
She's worth it all.

She leaves the ashtray on the bed,
She don't sense any thoughts inside her head,
She just has to get them out,
Can't shut her mouth.
She's like a song that's in my brain,
But every other lyric says my name,
And I just can't turn it off,
Can't get enough.

Knew you were trouble back then but that's what turned me on,
It's all wrong.

Suitcase, some baggage and a head she screams out, yes and it's crazy beautiful,
Crazy beautiful.
Tattooed, lying on the bed, Don't,
Regret smashing her fist into the wall,
Crazy beautiful.

Sometimes something that is not perfect ends up being what you want,
Sometimes she lets me into places where her demons come to haunt.

She's like an angel that's corrupted and I'm hanging on to her...

Suitcase, some baggage in her head she screams out, yes and it's crazy beautiful,
Crazy beautiful.
Tattooed, lying on the bed, Don't,
Regret smashing her fist into the wall,
Crazy beautiful.

(She's got a) Suitcase, some baggage in her head she screams out, yes and it's crazy beautiful,
Crazy beautiful.
Tattooed, lying on the bed,
Don't regret smashing her fist into the wall,

Crazy beautiful,
She's worth it all.

Overall Meaning

The song "Crazy Beautiful" by Ashley Parker Angel seems to be about a relationship that is both tumultuous and addictive. The opening lyrics describe the subject of the song as a kind of irritation, like a splinter or an itchy label in a shirt. Yet, despite this, the singer seems almost resigned to the presence of this person in their life, saying that they have "grown immune to it." This could be interpreted as a metaphor for a relationship that has become familiar, even if it's not entirely comfortable.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Crazy Beautiful," which seems to be a paradoxical description of the person in the song. The lyrics suggest that this person has some kind of baggage or inner turmoil. They may even have a history of violent outbursts, as evidenced by the line "Regret smashing her fist into the wall." But despite this, the singer insists that she is "worth it all."

The second verse describes the way that the subject of the song can be both captivating and unsettling. She's like a song that's stuck in the singer's head, but the words are about him, which is a bit disconcerting. The bridge seems to acknowledge that the relationship is far from perfect, with the line "Sometimes something that is not perfect ends up being what you want." However, the singer seems to enjoy the mystery of the relationship, saying that his partner lets him into "places where her demons come to haunt."

Overall, "Crazy Beautiful" is a song about a relationship that is both difficult and alluring. The chorus seems to capture the paradoxical nature of the person in the song, who is both "crazy" and "beautiful" at the same time. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to put up with some level of dysfunction in order to be with this person, perhaps because he finds her intriguing and exciting.

Line by Line Meaning

Like a splinter in my thumb, you're not going anywhere,
You are someone I can't seem to shake off or let go, despite the fact that you bother me, just like how a splinter irritates me but remains stuck under my skin.

Not like I care 'cause I have got used to it,
Despite my irritation towards you, I've become so accustomed to your presence that I don't necessarily care if you stick around or not.

Refuse to quit.
I refuse to give up on this situation, no matter how frustrating it may be.

You're like the label in my shirt that keeps scratching at my back,
You are a constant annoyance, like the label on my shirt that constantly rubs against my skin and irritates me.

Then I forget 'cause I've grown immune to it,
Overtime, I have become immune to the annoyance and it no longer bothers me as much as it used to.

Go figure it.
It's hard to understand why or how I've grown so accustomed to you, despite my initial dislike towards you.

Knew you were trouble back then but that's what turned me on,
Despite knowing that you were problematic from the start, that characteristic is what attracted me to you in the first place.

It's all wrong.
However, that attraction was not the right choice for me in the end.

Suitcase, some baggage in her head she screams out, yes and it's crazy beautiful,
This person I care for has a lot of emotional weight that they carry around, and although it's difficult, their passion and intensity is a beautiful sight to behold.

Tattooed, lying on the bed, Don't,
This person has tattoos and is currently lying down in a state of unrest,

Regret smashing her fist into the wall,
They express emotion in rather intense ways like punching a wall, but I do not regret my involvement with them.

She's worth it all.
Despite her flaws, I believe that this person is worth sticking with and dealing with as they are an important part of my life.

She leaves the ashtray on the bed,
This person is very carefree and might leave things in odd places without worrying about it.

She don't sense any thoughts inside her head,
It seems that at times, they are unable to check in with themselves and mediate on their emotions and thoughts.

She just has to get them out,
However, this person often needs to verbalize things or take action to work through their feelings.

Can't shut her mouth.
This person may be unable to keep things to themselves, and may speak their mind or feelings to anyone that will listen.

She's like a song that's in my brain,
In a similar way to how a song can be repetitive and become stuck in your mind, this person is constantly on my mind - even in unwanted ways.

But every other lyric says my name,
Despite everything else that might go on, there is always a part of them that relates back to me and my involvement in their lives.

And I just can't turn it off,
No matter how hard I try to push them to the side, they always come back into my thoughts and emotions.

Can't get enough.
Despite everything, I cannot seem to get enough of this person - their flaws and all.

Sometimes something that is not perfect ends up being what you want,
Despite its flaws and imperfections, this person brings me a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction that I could not have predicted.

Sometimes she lets me into places where her demons come to haunt.
This person is willing to let me into the more vulnerable and soft parts of themselves where they may struggle or have issues.

She's like an angel that's corrupted and I'm hanging on to her...
She appears pure or good, but has faults and complexities that make her appear more human or 'corrupted.' Regardless, I continue to be involved with her.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LAUREN CHRISTY, GRAHAM EDWARDS, SCOTT SPOCK, ASHLEY PARKER ANGEL

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