Following his 2016 debut album, ‘Ashes,’ ILLENIUM broke into the mainstream via his 2017 album, ‘Awake,’ which includes his classics "Crawl Outta Love," "Fractures" and "Feel Good," with Gryffin ft. Daya. A critical and commercial success, ‘Awake’ topped the iTunes Top Electronic Albums Chart in 12 countries with +100M streams.
In 2019, ILLENIUM released ‘Ascend,’ his third full-length album and his major label debut. As one of the biggest electronic releases of the year (+1B collective streams), the album topped Billboard's Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart and secured a Top 20 hit on the Billboard 200. The album includes the hit tracks "Takeaway" with The Chainsmokers ft. Lennon Stella, "Good Things Fall Apart" with Jon Bellion, "Crashing" ft. Bahari, "In Your Arms" with X Ambassadors and “Take You Down,” which chronicles his past battles with drug addiction.
Recognized as one of Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Artists of the 2010s, ILLENIUM brings his dynamic music to life via his live show, which has dominated festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and EDC. His 2019 Ascend Tour, which featured a five-piece live band, sold out landmark venues like Madison Square Garden (NYC), STAPLES Center (L.A.) and three consecutive nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Denver).
Story of My LIfe
Illenium Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The hardest part is when you leave, you leave me hopin'
The door is cracked wide open
And I am stuck inside
With all these promises we made, they'll end up broken
We're goin' through the motions
So go, leave me here on my own
Break me down to my bones
I'm better off alone
This always happens, words about your actions
I've been here before a hundred times
So what's the point of being disappointed
Guess it's just the story of my life
Story of my life
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Story of my life
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Story of my life
You leave me so confused
I'm so done with you
The curse of my heart
Without you, I just can't feel in love
Without you, this world's not real
So go, leave me here on my own (my own)
Break me down to my bones (my bones)
I'm better off alone
This always happens, words about your actions
I've been here before a hundred times
So what's the point of being disappointed
Guess it's just the story of my life
Story of my life
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Story of my life
Oh, oh, oh, oh
So wake me up
'Cause I don't wanna see the sun
I just wanna feel numb
I don't wanna be alone
This always happens, words don't match your actions
I've been here before a hundred times
So what's the point of being disappointed
Guess it's just the story of my life
Story of my life
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Story of my life
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Story of my life
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The song "Story of My Life" by Illenium, Sueco, and Trippie Redd is about a tumultuous relationship that has left the singer feeling alone and disappointed. The lyrics express the frustration of being stuck in a relationship where promises are broken, and actions don't match words. The hardest part, as mentioned in the first verse, is when the person leaves, but the door is left open, leaving the singer confused and stuck in a cycle of disappointment.
The chorus repeats the phrase "story of my life," emphasizing the idea that this is a repeating pattern in the singer's life. This feeling is further elaborated on in the second verse when the singer expresses the idea that without this person, they cannot feel in love or like the world is real. However, the singer ultimately chooses to be alone because they believe they are better off without the other person.
The bridge adds a darker element to the song, with the singer wanting to feel numb instead of facing the disappointment and pain of the situation. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the point that this situation is not unique, but rather a recurring theme in the singer's life.
Overall, the song tells a story of a toxic relationship that has left the singer feeling alone and disappointed. It speaks to the tendency of humans to get stuck in patterns and cycles, even when they are damaging to their well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
The hardest part is when you leave, you leave me hopin'
It's difficult when you leave because you leave me with hope, but it's a false hope.
The door is cracked wide open
Even though the door is open, I still feel trapped.
And I am stuck inside
I feel trapped in the situation that we're in.
With all these promises we made, they'll end up broken
All the promises we made to each other won't be kept.
We're goin' through the motions
We're just pretending, not actually feeling anything.
Only one of us survives
Of the two of us, only one will come out of this situation okay.
So go, leave me here on my own
Please leave me alone because it's better for me.
Break me down to my bones
I'd rather feel nothing than feel the pain of this situation.
I'm better off alone
Being alone is better than being in this situation.
This always happens, words about your actions
You always say one thing but do another.
I've been here before a hundred times
I've been in this situation many times.
So what's the point of being disappointed
There's no point in expecting anything from this situation.
Guess it's just the story of my life
This is just how things always go for me.
You leave me so confused
You make me feel unsure about everything.
I'm so done with you
I'm tired of being in this situation.
The curse of my heart
Loving you feels like a curse.
Without you, I just can't feel in love
I can't seem to find the feeling of love without you.
Without you, this world's not real
This world doesn't feel real without you.
So wake me up
Please help me snap out of this situation.
'Cause I don't wanna see the sun
I don't want to face reality.
I just wanna feel numb
I just want to feel nothing to numb the pain.
I don't wanna be alone
Being alone is scary and uncomfortable.
Words don't match your actions
You say one thing but do another.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Repeating the refrain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Colin Brittain Cunningham, David Wilson, Jacob Casey Torrey, Michael Lamar II White, Nicholas Daniel Miller, William Henry Schultz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@breezy8105
My best friend and I loved Illenium together. When we saw him live in Seattle a number of years ago, we held hands and cried happy tears to our favorite songs. He has been gone for a month now after struggling with depression for years. I relate to this song so much and I feel his presence through it. What an amazing release.
@Eeeee12345quuwiru
Damn man sorry to hear that. Stay strong depression is such a shitty condition
@chrispy318
I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my best friend last year to depression too. I hope you get a chance to see Illenium again though and that it brings you the same energy from the Seattle show you saw with your friend.
Much love.
@breezy8105
@@Eeeee12345quuwiru Thank you.
@breezy8105
@@chrispy318 I'm so sorry that you've had to carry the same emotional burden. It's been such a hard process. I don't know you, but we've been through the same heartache, so if you'd like to talk just hit me up. I hope our friends are in peace awaiting our return.
@chrispy318
@@breezy8105 thank you 🙏 The same goes for you friend, I will be here if you want/need someone to talk to.
@thextreamninja7734
I love how I can hear Linkin Park in this, brings back memories for me and I honestly love the song in general. Nice song man!
@clltwhtuwnt2334
it reminds me of final masquerade
@datiii1473
YO I TROUGH IT WAS JUST ME! I am pretty sure they used some parts like in the end scratches papercut parts and some guitar from different songs
@amansharma28955
I think the same