John Ondrasik was born in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. He grew up there in a musical family, with his mother teaching him the piano from the age of two. As a teenager, he learned how to play the guitar as well and started to write music. While he also learned to sing opera briefly, he quickly decided that he would like to be a piano playing popular musician along the lines of Elton John and Billy Joel. Ondrasik adopted the name "Five for Fighting" which is an expression in ice hockey when a player is sent from the rink by the referee for a major penalty. The name was used for the reason that it would be more memorable than his real name.
In 1997, his first album, 'Message for Albert', was released by EMI. Although not quite breaking through commercially, fans of modern singer-songwriter music provided a warm audience for Ondrasik. After the success of 'America Town', Capitol Records re-released this debut album to give it a more mainstream audience.
In 2000, Ondrasik signed with the aforementioned Columbia Records and released 'America Town' on September 26, 2000. At first, it made little impact until track "Superman (It's Not Easy)" became an American anthem after the September 11 attacks. Ondrasik performed the song at 'The Concert for New York Cit'y in late 2001.
"Superman (It's Not Easy)" started climbing the charts reaching the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Adult Top 40. While 'America Town' itself failed to make the top 50 of the Billboard 200 album charts, its consistent sales led to it going platinum. "Superman (It's Not Easy)" was also an international hit reaching number one on a composite adult international chart (based on performance in the U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Australia). Ondrasik's second single, "Easy Tonight", would make the top 20 of the world adult chart as well as going top 20 in New Zealand.
His third album, 'The Battle for Everything', debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200 in February 2004. Its first single, "100 Years", was another top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and again reached number one on the World Adult Top 40. It also was number one on a composite world airplay chart and top 10 on a composite world modern rock chart. (based on USA, Germany, United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, Canada and Australia).
The Five for Fighting song "100 Years" was used in a ubiquitous JP Morgan Chase commercial, and more recently in an episode of Scrubs. The song was also used in the last scenes of the final episode of JAG.
Lately, Ondrasik's sixth album, 2013's 'Bookmarks', came out after a four year gap between his last release. The album has received critical praise from a variety of publications such as Allmusic, where the reviewer lauded how Five for Fighting produced " sturdy tunes wrapped up neatly in a shiny, appealing gloss". Released by the label Universal, his work also hit the #54 slot on the Billboard 200, with his fans happily looking forwards to his future endeavors.
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Story Of Your Life
Five for Fighting Lyrics
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Another story like the ones you've heard before
He left her broken like you figured, like you knew he would
She shut her heart after his ring rang off the door
It's the story of your life
You're tearing out the page
New chapter underway
You live it everyday
You can run, you run
But you won't get away
I don't know what's coming up
Where will you go now
It's the story of your life
She hit the ground
She built a fine career
Every weekend walked her dog beside the sea
In the salt she met a man who knew at once but wait
Is he the one we need him to be
In the story your life
You're moving down the page
As the words begin to change
The story of your life
You live it everyday
You can run, you run
But you won't get away
I don't know what's coming up
Where will you go now
It's the story of your life
Look around look around and the world will find you
There's a reason that we live so far from Hollywood
In the country looking hard to find a home
We're nothing perfect
All considered
But we're so damn good
It's the story of your life
You're moving down the page
And you know you're on your way
The story of your life
You live it everyday
You can run, you run
But you won't get away
No one knows what's coming up
Where will you go now
It's the story
It's your story
It's the story of your life
The lyrics to Five for Fighting's "Story of Your Life" tell a story of a woman who leaves Long Island for Hollywood at the age of seventeen, only to be left broken-hearted by a man. Despite this, she manages to build a successful career and meets a man who she thinks might be "the one," but is unsure. Throughout the song, the singer tells the woman that her life is a story, and she is the one who controls what happens next. He encourages her to keep moving down the page and to live her story every day, even though she may face challenges along the way.
The lyrics are a powerful reminder that we are the authors of our own lives, and although we may encounter obstacles and setbacks, we have the power to keep writing our story. It's a message of hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to keep pushing forward and not give up on their dreams.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written as part of Steve Rosenbaum's documentary film "7 Days in September," which chronicled the events of 9/11. The original lyrics were written for a scene featuring a woman who lost her husband in the attacks, but were later changed to be more universal and uplifting.
Another interesting fact is that the song features vocals from John Ondrasik's daughter, Olivia, who was seven years old at the time. Her voice can be heard on the chorus singing the line, "It's the story of your life."
Line by Line Meaning
At seventeen she left Long Island bound for Hollywood
A young girl left her hometown at the age of seventeen and moved to Hollywood to follow her dreams.
Another story like the ones you've heard before
This is a common narrative of people leaving their hometown and heading to Hollywood to fulfill their dreams through hard work.
He left her broken like you figured, like you knew he would
She experienced heartbreak due to a failed relationship that ended in a way she anticipated.
She shut her heart after his ring rang off the door
She stopped believing in love and closed herself off to any future emotional involvement.
It's the story of your life
The song is about the ups and downs of the artist's life and how it is unique and personal to her.
You're tearing out the page
The singer is moving on from her past life and is ready to start anew.
New chapter underway
The singer is entering a new phase of life with new experiences and opportunities.
You live it everyday
The artist's life is constantly unfolding and changing, and she has to navigate through it day by day.
You can run, you run, but you won't get away
The artist cannot escape the story of her life, and must face her challenges head-on in order to move forward.
I don't know what's coming up, where will you go now
The future is unpredictable and the artist is unsure where her life will take her next.
She hit the ground, she built a fine career
Despite facing difficulties, the singer worked hard and created a successful career for herself.
Every weekend walked her dog beside the sea
The artist found solace in walking her dog near the ocean on weekends, as a way to escape and reflect.
In the salt she met a man who knew at once but wait, is he the one we need him to be
The singer met a man by the ocean, but is uncertain if he is the right fit for her future.
Look around look around and the world will find you
The singer should continuously explore her surroundings and opportunities to find something meaningful.
There's a reason that we live so far from Hollywood
Living outside of Hollywood allows for a life free from the superficiality and adversity that comes with fame and fortune.
In the country looking hard to find a home
The artist is searching for a place to settle down and call home.
We're nothing perfect, all considered, but we're so damn good
Despite imperfections and challenges, the artist is content with her life and proud of who she has become.
You know you're on your way
The singer is making progress in her journey and knows she is moving towards her goals.
No one knows what's coming up, where will you go now
The future is still uncertain, and the singer is unsure where her next path will lead her.
It's the story, it's your story, it's the story of your life
The story of one's life is unique and personal, and shaped by the choices and experiences that make up their journey.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GREGG WATTENBERG, JOHN ONDRASIK
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