Soundtrack To Your Life
Ashley Parker Angel Lyrics

If you can hear me
The singer is addressing the listener and hoping that they are indeed listening.

And know that I'm right here
The singer is reassuring the listener that he is present and accessible to them.

I heard your heartbeat
The singer was close enough to the listener to hear their heartbeat, indicating their closeness and intimacy.

It took away the fear
The presence of the singer listening to the listener's heartbeat helped alleviate any fear or anxiety they may have been feeling.

'Cause my life is sliding
The singer's life is unstable and feels out of control.

I tried to ride the wave
The singer attempted to go along with the unstable nature of his life and ride it out.

It came down crashing, it's time to start again
The singer's life took a turn for the worse, and he realizes it's time to start fresh and try again.

Backwards to go forward
Sometimes it takes looking backwards and reassessing past mistakes in order to move forward and improve.

Left at every corner
Life is full of twists and turns, and the singer seems to be taking a lot of unexpected left turns.

Been there and back again
The singer has experienced a lot and has come full circle, indicating growth and personal development.

And when the music ends
The music is used metaphorically to represent life, and this line signals the end of life.

Your life is a flashback
After one's life ends, it becomes a sequence of memories and flashbacks.

A question, a photograph
These are two examples of the types of things that memories can be composed of--emotions, questions, and visual images.

A statement, a story, a struggle
Memories aren't just snapshots--they often contain the stories and struggles of one's life.

A chance to laugh
Even in the midst of difficulty and pain, there is the possibility for joy, laughter, and camaraderie.

'Cause if you don't laugh you cry
If we don't find humor in difficult situations, the only other option is to cry and feel overwhelmed by negative emotions.

A last crescendo when you die
The final moments of one's life can be seen as a crescendo--a building up to something significant.

So hit the rewind and listen
The 'rewind' is a metaphor for revisiting one's memories, listening closely to what they have to teach us.

It's the playback
Our memories are like a 'playback,' allowing us to revisit and re-experience moments from our lives.

The soundtrack to your life
Just as a movie or TV show has a soundtrack, our lives are accompanied by music and other sounds that can help us recall certain events or emotions.

First step, your last breath
This line encompasses a lifetime--from the first moment stepping into the world, to the final breath leaving one's body.

Everything's been planned
The idea that one's life may have been pre-determined or 'planned' by a higher power.

There's questions, and answers
Despite the notion of a pre-determined life, there are still mysteries to be explored and questions that need answering.

You'll never understand
There may be things about life that are impossible to fully comprehend, no matter how hard we try.

I hold on, but let go
There is a balance between holding on tightly to what we care about, while also recognizing when it's beneficial to let go and move forward.

I give you room to breath
The singer allows others space and freedom to live their own lives and make their own choices.

Remember, the best things
The singer is reminding the listener of the importance of valuing the good things in life.

Were never mine to keep
The idea that sometimes the best things in life--like love and relationships--aren't meant to last forever.

Starting at the ending
This line could refer to starting to contemplate one's own life when they are nearing the end, or perhaps starting with the end goal in mind and making choices that will help them get there.

It won't break, while your bending
This line plays on the old adage 'bend but don't break,' suggesting that we can weather the storms of life if we bend and adjust, rather than trying to always stay rigid and in control.

The soundtrack to your life
Recurring theme--life itself is likened to a soundtrack that plays in the background of our lives, enriching and enhancing our experiences.

And it goes by like a bullet, and my name
Life is fleeting and moves quickly, and it's easy to get caught up in the rush and forget who we are.

It may be different than yours but, you got the same
Though our lives may look and feel vastly different from one another, there are certain universal experiences and emotions that we all share.

Beat a broken back for more
The phrase 'break your back' suggests working incredibly hard, and the singer adds 'broken' to indicate that sometimes we have to keep going even when we're feeling worn down or hurt.

I'll be dragging my own ass off the floor
Another reference to resilience and perseverance--even if the singer is knocked down or beaten, he will always find a way to get back up.

I've thrown my self right in and,
The singer has jumped whole-heartedly into life, embracing all the ups and downs that come with it.

Whats the point if you don't live in
If we aren't truly living--experiencing all the joys and sorrows that come our way--what is the point of life?