Story of My Life
Social Distortion
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Story of my life Well, high school seemed like such a blur I didn't have much interest in sports or school elections And in class I dreamed all day About a rock 'n' roll weekend And the girl in the front of the room So close yet so far, you know she never seemed to notice That this silly school-boy crush wasn't just pretend Life goes by so fast You only want to do what you think is right Close your eyes and then it's past Story of my life Story of my life Story of my life The story of my life And I went down to my old neighborhood The faces have all changed, there's no one there left to talk to And the pool hall I loved as a kid Is now a Seven Eleven And I went downtown to look for a job I had no training, no experience to speak of And I looked at the holes in my jeans And turned and headed back Life goes by so fast You only wanna do what you think is right Close your eyes and it's past Story of my life Story of my life Story of my life Story of my life And good times come and good times go I only wish the good times would last a little longer And I think about the good times we had And why they had to end So I sit at the edge of my bed I strum my guitar and I sing an outlaw love song Thinkin' 'bout what you're doin' now And when you're comin' back Life goes by so fast You only wanna do what you think is right Close your eyes and it's past Story of my life Story of my life Story of my life Story of my life Story of my life The story of my life
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
2 fans
Written by: MICHAEL JAMES NESS
Lyrics © DistroKid, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Story of My Life" is a classic example of punk rock music, showcasing the band Social Distortion's signature blend of country, punk and rockabilly sounds.
|
Release DateSocial Distortion released the song "Story of My Life" in 1990, as part of their third studio album titled "Social Distortion."
|
Album InformationThe song "Story of My Life" comes from the band's eponymous album which was their first release with major label Epic Records.
|
Song ThemeThis song is about the inevitable passing of time and regrets about past decisions, a common theme in Social Distortion's music. It shows how so much can change in one's life over time while at the same time, so much stays the same.
|
Chart Performance“Story of My Life” is one of Social Distortion’s highest-charting songs, reaching number 23 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart in the U.S; showing their music’s wide appeal to a more mainstream audience.
|
Lyrics and CompositionThe song's lyrics were written by the band's frontman, Mike Ness. The lyrics are somewhat autobiographical, reflecting his struggles with drug addiction and the criminal justice system.
|
Music VideoThe music video for "Story of My Life" directed by Jan de Bont and featured a young Drew Barrymore.
|
Popularity and Influence"Story of My Life" has become a staple at Social Distortion's live shows and remains one of the band's most famous songs to this day.
|
Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by notable bands including A Day to Remember and Five Finger Death Punch, highlighting its influence in the punk rock genre.
|
Usage in Media"Story of My Life" was featured on the soundtrack for the popular video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, giving the song a resurgence in popularity and introducing it to a new generation of music fans.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Story of My Life Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 18 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/8341081/Social+Distortion/Story+of+My+Life>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the Story of My Life Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In