The only way for a story to progress is to turn the page.
John Ondrasik, the songwriter and performer known as the platinum‑selling, Grammy‑nominated Five For Fighting, knows this well. In the two decades since “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” first soared, Ondrasik’s career has both evolved and come full circle. Creativity, if nothing else, is paradoxical.
To date, Five For Fighting has released six studio albums, including the platinum‑certified America Town and The Battle for Everything, along with top‑ten releases such as Two Lights, an EP, and live albums. Ondrasik has penned enduring hits including “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “World,” and “Chances,” earning over one billion streams and placing him among the top adult contemporary artists of the 2000s. Songs like “100 Years” and “Superman” have become part of the American Songbook, woven into weddings, graduations, memorials, and home videos.
A defining moment came in 2001, when Ondrasik performed “Superman” at the Concert for New York at Madison Square Garden, honoring first responders after the September 11 attacks. The moment underscored music’s ability to provide solace when words alone fall short.
Buoyed by a distinctive falsetto and piano‑driven songwriting, Ondrasik has sold more than three million albums. He tours internationally, performs solo and with band and string ensembles.
In recent years, Ondrasik has released a series of socially driven songs, including “Blood on My Hands,” “Can One Man Save the World?” and “OK (We Are Not OK),” addressing global conflict, moral responsibility, and cultural fracture. Proceeds from these works support humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Israel.
Today, Ondrasik continues to write, tour, advocate, and reflect. His latest songs share a common purpose: to promote dialogue, embrace nuance, and speak with conviction. Searching for the next verse, the next bridge, he continues to turn the page.