Story of My Life

One Direction

About Story of My Life

"Story of My Life" is a song recorded by English-Irish boy band One Direction. It was released on 28 October 2013 by Syco Music and Columbia Records as the second single from the group's third studio album, Midnight Memories (2013). Written by band members Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson, along with Julian Bunetta, Jamie Scott, John Ryan, and Hanoch Dagan. The lyrics speak of a tumultuous relationship leading to lament and heartbreak.


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2013
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Written in these walls are the stories that I can't explain
I leave my heart open but it stays right here empty for days

She told me in the morning
She don't feel the same about us in her bones
It seems to me that when I die
These words will be written on my stone

And I'll be gone, gone tonight
The ground beneath my feet is open wide
The way that I been holdin' on too tight
With nothing in between

The story of my life, I take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm and time
Is frozen (the story of, the story of, the story of)
The story of my life, I give her hope
I spend her love until she's broke inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)

Written on these walls are
The colors that I can't change
Leave my heart open
But it stays right here in its cage

I know that in the morning now
I see us in the light upon a hill
Although I am broken, my heart is untamed, still

And I'll be gone, gone tonight
The fire beneath my feet is burning bright
The way that I've been holdin' on so tight
With nothing in between

The story of my life, I'll take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm and time
Is frozen (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life, I give her hope
I spend her love until she's broke inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)

And I've been waiting for this time to come around
But, baby, running after you is like chasing the clouds

The story of my life
I take her home
I drive all night
To keep her warm and time
Is frozen

The story of my life, I give her hope (give her hope)
I spend her love until she's broken inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)

The story of my life
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life

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One Direction

One Direction are an English-Irish boy band consisting of members Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson. Zayn Malik used to be in the band, but has recently left the band to pursue his own musical career. They signed with Simon Cowell's record label Syco Records after being formed and finishing third in the seventh series of British television singing competition The X Factor in 2010. They subsequently signed in the United States with Columbia Records. Becoming a prominent figure in mainstream popular music and popular culture, their two albums Up All Night and Take Me Home, released in 2011 and 2012 respectively, broke several records, topped the charts of most major markets, and generated international chart-topping singles, includ… more »

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Written by: Julian C. Bunetta, Jamie Scott Baylin, John Henry Ryan, Niall James Horan, Zain Javadd Malik, Liam James Payne, Harry Edward Styles, Louis William Tomlinson

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Story of My Life" is from One Direction's third studio album, "Midnight Memories," and was released as the second single on October 28, 2013.
Chart Performance
The song performed incredibly well on the charts, reaching the number 2 spot on the UK Singles Chart and number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song Style
The song deviated from One Direction's typical pop sound, taking on a folkier, acoustic style. This was a part of the band's effort to mature their sound.
Band Member Contribution
Zayn Malik, a member of One Direction, reportedly came up with the title of the song. Band members Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne also have writing credits on the track.
Music Video
The music video for "Story of My Life" features the band members' childhood photos, and they re-create these photos as adults.
Song Meaning
"Story of My Life" describes the crushing feeling of seeing someone you love slowly drifting away from you and feeling powerless to stop it.
Critical Reception
Despite the change in style, the song received mostly positive reviews from music critics. Many praised its mature sound and heartfelt lyrics.
Commercial Success
The track was a commercial success worldwide, securing top 10 positions in more than 35 countries.
Award Nominations
"Story of My Life" was nominated for several awards, including World Music Award for World’s Best Song and Teen Choice Award for Choice Single: Group in 2014.
Record Breaker
The song's music video broke the record for most views on VEVO in 24 hours, earning 12.5 million views and beating Miley Cyrus's "Wrecking Ball."

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