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.
Feel So Alive
Ashley Parker Angel Lyrics
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I keep driving through,
Thirty first of December,
Photographs I never took of you.
Yeah, I start to remember,
The broken moments that I might have thrown away,
I don't care, I'll be okay.
But I feel so alive.
Everything is changing, life is rearranging,
But I feel so alive,
So alive.
A payphone calling, it's so hard to forget,
Can you forgive me?
Know I'll never be what you expect,
I'm not sorry.
For every moment that I'm making a mistake,
I bend, but I won't break.
Got no way of knowing exactly where I'm going,
But I feel so alive.
Everything is changing, life is rearranging,
But I feel so alive,
'cause I feel so far, I'm halfway there,
Just over the edge and I won't be scared.
Everything is changing, life is rearranging,
But I feel so alive,
So alive.
How would it be,
How would it be if you could finally accept that this is me?
Got no way of knowing exactly where I'm going,
But I feel so alive.
Everything is changing, life is rearranging,
But I feel so alive,
'cause I feel so far, I'm halfway there,
Just over the edge and I won't be scared.
Everything is changing, life is rearranging,
But I feel so alive,
So alive.
Gonna make it real, gonna make it real,
Gonna make it real, gonna make it real
The song "Feel So Alive" by Ashley Parker Angel is a reflection on the changes and challenges that come with life, and how despite the uncertainty of the future, the singer feels a sense of vitality and purpose. The beginning of the song sets the scene with images of red lights flashing and driving through them, suggesting a sense of urgency and momentum. On the thirty first of December, the singer thinks of the moments he never captured with photographs of someone he cared about, and begins to reflect on the broken moments he may have discarded. However, he affirms that he doesn't care about those moments anymore and that he'll be okay.
The chorus repeats the lines "Got no way of knowing exactly where I'm going, But I feel so alive. Everything is changing, life is rearranging, But I feel so alive." This chorus sums up the singer's mindset throughout the song, and indicates that despite his uncertainties, he embraces change and feels empowered by it. The second verse includes a reference to a payphone, which he says is "so hard to forget". He asks for forgiveness and acknowledges that he may not live up to someone else's expectations, but he's not sorry for his mistakes. He concludes the verse with the line "I bend, but I won't break," suggesting that he's resilient in the face of challenges.
The bridge of the song introduces a question: "How would it be if you could finally accept that this is me?" This line suggests that the singer may have encountered resistance or rejection in the past, but he feels that he's found his true self and wants others to accept him as he is. The final chorus repeats earlier lines, reinforcing that despite the uncertainty and changes that come with life, he feels alive and unafraid.
Line by Line Meaning
Red lights flashing, I keep driving through,
Despite warning signs, I will take risks to pursue my goals.
Thirty first of December, photographs I never took of you.
Reflecting on missed opportunities and moments that I never captured.
Yeah, I start to remember, the broken moments that I might have thrown away, I don't care, I'll be okay.
I acknowledge the moments I wasted and don't regret them, I'll be fine regardless.
Got no way of knowing exactly where I'm going,
I don't have a set plan for the future or where my choices will lead me.
But I feel so alive.
Despite the unknown, I'm energized and excited for the journey.
Everything is changing, life is rearranging,
My life is constantly in flux and it can be chaotic and stressful.
A payphone calling, it's so hard to forget, can you forgive me?
I realize that I've made mistakes and I'm asking for forgiveness and understanding.
Know I'll never be what you expect, I'm not sorry.
I won't apologize for not conforming to other's expectations or conforming to a certain mold.
For every moment that I'm making a mistake, I bend, but I won't break.
I'm not perfect and may make mistakes, but I'm resilient and won't let my failures define me.
'Cause I feel so far, I'm halfway there, just over the edge and I won't be scared.
I'm close to achieving my goals and even though it's a risk, I'm not afraid to take it.
How would it be if you could finally accept that this is me?
I'm questioning if others could respect and accept me for who I am.
Gonna make it real, gonna make it real.
I'm determined to make my dreams a reality, regardless of obstacles.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER FRANCIS BARRY, WALLY GAGEL, ASHLEY PARKER ANGEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lester Daniel Cosme lovo
Me identifico con esa canción siempre cada noche en la casa de mi papa,que no vehia. desde hace 14 años me ponía a llorar y extrañar ami FAMILIA AQUI EN USA. y los fantasmas de mi pasado me perseguía. Al escuchar de mi familia que yo era un bueno para nada pero cuando escuche este tema REVIVIO LA FE EN EMI Y JAMAS ME DEJE VENCER EN LA VIDA ...ARRIBA Y HAY QUE LUCHAR POR NOSOTROS MISMO CREER EN TI MISMO ... Y VENCER AGARRADOS DE LA MANO DE DIOS
Állan Patrick
Que música maravilhosa, aliás, o CD Soundtrack To Your Life do Ashley Parker Angel inteiro é um autêntico hinário.
Bob, o vizinho que perturba
@Állan Patrick Eu assistia os vídeo clipes no Multishow kkkkk
Mas na real eu conheci ele por meio do
O-Town e só assim acabei descobrindo este único álbum dele (até onde sei, é o único).
Állan Patrick
@Bob, o vizinho que perturba sim, sempre curti Ashley Parker Angel desde os bons tempos da MTV Hits, kkkk.
Bob, o vizinho que perturba
Um brazuca por aqui ? Caraca! kkkkkk
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On repeat!
Laura Zuelke
Yasssss!! It’s my all time favorite song of his
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Amazing music!!!
Daniel Lovo
Recuerdo que un dia mi papa me Saco de la casa y yo sin saber Donde quedarme entre a Una tienda de discos,
Como Siempre he sido amante ala Buena musica
Enpese a ver muchos disco y me llamo mucho la atencion este disco
Pues en ESA epoca Amis 17 anos
Yo tenia aun mi pelo largo como Ashley Parker , Escuche este cancion
Y Miraba como el VIENTO soplaba tan fuerte el Avia mucha neblina en ese lugar
Me indentifico con esta tipo de cancion
Gerson Emmanuel Santos Fernandez
Daniel Lovo Que gran historia, hay álbumes y canciones que perdurarán en nuestros recuerdos, volver a revivirlas es volver a aquel momento que nos marcó.