Ayla - Chan

Sweetlings...

I honestly don’t even know how to begin this. Yesterday I woke up like any other day, got ready for work, and—out of habit—checked my channel notifications before leaving the house. But this time... something happened. Something I never imagined I'd experience.

My "In The End" cover hit almost 12,000 views in under 48 hours.
Yes. Twelve. Thousand.

And with it came an overwhelming wave of love, support, and heartfelt messages. So many people telling me how moved they felt, how the music touched their hearts.

I tried to fix my makeup, but failed miserably. I showed up to work with smudged eyeliner and teary eyes. And honestly? It lasted all day. But for the most beautiful reason.

Some of you already know this, but many who are new here might not… Late last year, I lost one of the most important people in my life: my grandfather — or, as I called him lovingly, "Daddy". He was my rock, my comfort, my gaming buddy. Since he passed, everything has felt different. Walking into his house now hurts. The TV turned off, the console unplugged... it feels like time froze in that silence.

This channel started as a distraction — maybe even a way to run from reality — but somehow, it became my safe place. And then, with each of you arriving, message by message, it turned into something much bigger than I could ever imagine. A new home. A place where I can breathe again.

And so, inspired by all of you, I want to share this Open Letter — not only to myself, but to everyone who’s walked this path with me:

An Open Letter to Those Who Follow Me!

Some pain cannot be explained.
It is felt. Endured. Carried — in silence.
But even without words, it shapes us. And after a long, hard journey, I finally feel ready — and willing — to share a part of it with you.

For years, I lived in places that drained me — my energy, my faith in people, my sense of self.
Places where kindness was mistaken for weakness, and respect was lost in the noise of pride.
I smiled on the outside, but inside… I was drowning — just like the dream I had recently: my home, flooded from a forgotten faucet.
I woke up with a heavy heart, and I knew…
That was my soul saying, “You’ve overflowed.”

Overflowed with silence, exhaustion, with everything I swallowed to keep moving.
I chose to rise.

Today, I write from a different place.
A place where I’m heard.
Where I’m seen.
Where I’m loved.
Where I can breathe, be myself, and create without fear.
Where the wounds still exist — but they no longer bleed. They became art.

Art that you welcomed.
Art that touches. That heals. That connects.

Yes, I still carry scars. Some deeper than others.
But now, each one reminds me of the strength I found when everything else fell apart.
I turn pain into music. Silence into expression.
And every time someone tells me they felt seen or comforted through something I created, I remember:
It was worth not giving up on myself.

If you’ve ever felt like you were drowning inside — suffocated by a pain you couldn’t name…
I see you.
And I want you to know:
There is life after pain.
There is real love.
There is peace.

Thank you, Sweetlings.
You’re not just part of my story.
You are the reason it keeps being written.

With all my love,
Ayla. 💜

4 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 605



@Crosshair76

I stumbled upon it in my algorithm after watching Afterlife - Evanescence. Fire after fire songs. I could not get over how great this was. Your vocals are beautiful. I also bought it on iTunes because to me it was that good. Thank you truly!

2 days ago | 3  

@MicahRaevin

Very deserved, I listened to that song when I was typing, put it on repeat and before I knew it I had my writing done and it was all so beautiful, thank you for helping me with it. You are a Songstress, never think otherwise.

1 day ago | 1

@CyanDragon-hp3ye

I just listened to your cover yesterday but I loved it, and the images as well, I think you are great , hope you make more covers and stuff.

1 day ago | 1

@maxgaft

This is a very original cover of the song. I did not think that it was possible to do such a performance and I really liked it. I wish the singer to continue her performance and achieve success in her business! 👍

2 days ago | 2

@GoldenAgeGod

I just found you because of that cover. And I think I'm gonna like it here.

1 day ago | 1  

@Hobonator-gn3rg

Dam main protagonist energy there with ur words. Can def relate, congrats to you for pushing through and embracing ur battle scars. I wish you the best and guess i'll sticking around to see/listen to what you and everyone else who has a part in ur channels creations ^-^

1 day ago | 0

@runeuchihawhatifsandgaming3783

One of the best songs I’ve listened to. Been listening to it on repeat several times after adding it to my Spotify playlist. I’m glad you were able to find strength in creating these songs. Well done Ayla, best of luck!👍

3 days ago | 2  

@throwingnewt7531

100% deserved. I found your cover by chance, but it's gotta be my favorite cover of in the end.

1 day ago | 0  

@Mr.Krabbenstein

Absolutely deserved <3 Greetings and Love from Germany!

3 days ago | 1  

@johnhammon1342

Beautiful pictures 🌚🌹

3 days ago | 2  

@guilhermecueva1050

Your song was one of the most beautiful I've heard in recent times. Thank you.

3 days ago | 0  

@Landon_Harms

Love from the States, Ayla. And you deserve all this love for the music you produce

2 days ago | 1  

@michaelsanchez2445

I just started listening to your channel, but there is hope for you if you are willing to accept all of us throughout this thing we call life. Congratulations on the 12k video. I'm happy I was part of that milestone for you.

3 days ago | 0  

@KanenBlack2412

I came across it a few hours ago on my recommendations on YouTube and I was not expecting it to be as good as it was, it was also the first I've heard of yours too, I've listened to some of your others and I gotta be honest your really good you definitely have alot of passion and love for what you do, and I love seeing that 🙂 keep up the good wor

2 days ago | 0  

@loganwakanda9345

Congrats Ayla - Chan, can’t wait for covers of other icons by you, like Elvis, Evanescence, or maybe even Queen Of The Damned ❤️🔥 what’s next for ya, but I’m day one now because these animations and covers are amazing

3 days ago | 0  

@KaijuLanes

It touched my heart, thats for sure.

1 day ago | 0

@Bluedragon-98h

i love all your music thank you so much and i hope you live a long happy life Ayla Chan <3

4 days ago | 1  

@SoulFireMoonKing

Beautiful words

1 day ago | 0

@jamessanchez8719

I honestly can't stop listening to it. Loving it at work and home when playing a game

4 days ago | 0  

@Dragonmann23

I am so glad to hear this!

3 days ago | 0