Story of My Life was written by the members of One Direction along with Jamie Scott, John Ryan, and Julian Bunetta. The lyrics reflect on past relationships and family memories. The song stands out for its acoustic sound and solemn reflections on growth and regret.
Key: A min
Introduction:
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Written in these walls are the stories that I can't explain
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I leave my heart open but it stays right here empty for days (Liam)
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She told me in the morning she don't feel the same about us in her bones
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It seems to me that when I die these words will be written on my stone
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And I'll be gone gone tonight
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The ground beneath my feet is open wide
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The way that I been holdin' on too tight
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With nothing in between
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The story of my life, I take her home
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I drive all night to keep her warm
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and time
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Is frozen (the story of, the story of)
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The story of my life, I give her hope
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I spend her love until she's broke inside
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The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
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Written on these walls are the colours that I can't change
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Leave my heart open but it stays right here in its cage (Liam)
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I know that in the morning now, I'll see us in the light upon the hill
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Although I am broken, my heart is untamed still
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And I'll be gone gone tonight
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The fire beneath my feet is burning bright
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The way that I been holdin' on so tight
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With nothing in between
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The story of my life, I take her home
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I drive all night to keep her warm
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and time
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Is frozen (the story of, the story of)
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The story of my life, I give her hope
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I spend her love until she's broke inside
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The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
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And I been waiting for this time to come around
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But baby, running after you is like chasing the clouds
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* The story of my life, I take her home
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* I drive all night to keep her warm
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* and time
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Is frozen
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The story of my life, I give her hope
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I spend her love until she's broke inside
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The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
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The story of my liiiiiife
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The story of my liiiiiife (the story of, the story of)