Story of My LIfe
John Tartaglia Lyrics
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Pinocchio, the puppet
I'm not a puppet, I'm a real boy
That's your patch of mud down there
Oh, dropped on a swamp, man, I tell you
Sometimes being a fairytale creature sucks pine sap
Whoa, is what I know
Outted by my nose
That's just how it goes for poor Pinocchio
Story of my life, always doomed to fail
Cheated by a fox, swallowed by a whale
That's the story of my life, oh yeah
That's the story of my life
Strife is never ending
Peter Pan!
Banished from the town
Ugly Duckling!
They dragged me from the pond
They pulled my magic wand
They blew our condos down
Wicked Witch
Life is but a witch hunt
Mama's in the mud
Mama's in distress
They ridiculed my hat
They said that we were fat
They tore my cotton granny dress
And called me a hot and tranny mess
Sugar Plum Fairy
Story of my life
Booted from the ball
Told to go away
Tumbled off a wall
That's the story of my life
You're late rabbit
That's the story of my life
Have fun you guys
That's the story of my life
And remember if we find you back in the kingdom
You will be executed
I always dreamed I'd get a happy ending
And this right here, not how it goes
I always dreamed I'd get an ever after
If this is it, it blows, it blows, it blows
This is worse than that case
Of Dutch elm disease I caught in Tijuana
Story of my life
All the wasted prayers
All the broken dreams
All the broken chairs
All the damage done
All the busted beds
All the shattered falls
And the pourage on our heads
That's the story of my life, yes, sir
That's the story of my life
That's the story of my life, crap
The song "Story Of My Life" by John Tartaglia and Company is a satirical take on the lives of various fairytale creatures who are tired of living in a world where they are always doomed to fail. The opening lines of the song feature a conversation between the host of a talent show and Pinocchio, the puppet. When the host refers to Pinocchio as a puppet, the character corrects him and says that he is a real boy. This signifies the struggles and challenges that the fairytale characters experience in a world that is constantly trying to define them in limiting ways.
The subsequent verses introduce other fairytale characters such as Peter Pan, the Ugly Duckling, the Wicked Witch, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. These characters share their own stories of disappointment and betrayal at the hands of society. Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the phrase "That's the story of my life," underscoring the idea that these characters are stuck in a never-ending cycle of struggle and misfortune.
The final verse features the character singing about their shattered dreams and the damage done to them. The song ends with the phrase "That's the story of my life, crap," which serves as a biting commentary on the unfairness and randomness of life.
Overall, "Story Of My Life" can be interpreted as a commentary on the struggles faced by individuals who are marginalized or oppressed in society. The song highlights the constant obstacles and disappointments faced by those who are not part of the privileged majority, and how this can lead to feelings of hopelessness and frustration.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright, when I call your name step forward
The moment when someone is called and they are expected to take a step forward.
Pinocchio, the puppet
A reference to the character Pinocchio, who is a puppet given life in a fairytale.
I'm not a puppet, I'm a real boy
A declaration made by Pinocchio to assert that he is no longer a puppet but a real boy.
That's your patch of mud down there
A remark directed at one of the fairytale creatures who has been assigned to live in a swamp.
Life is disappointing
A statement that conveys the general feeling of disappointment that comes with living.
That's just how it goes for poor Pinocchio
An acknowledgement of the unfortunate circumstances that befall Pinocchio.
Story of my life, always doomed to fail
A lament that one's life seems cursed to consist of repeated failures.
Cheated by a fox, swallowed by a whale
A reference to the story of Pinocchio, where he is tricked by a fox and then swallowed by a whale.
Strife is never ending
A statement that conflicts and difficulties never seem to cease.
Banished from the town
A reference to being expelled from the community where one lives.
They pulled my magic wand
A reference to a character losing their magical powers or abilities.
Life is but a witch hunt
A phrase that characterizes life as a continuous pursuit to expose wrongdoing or fault in others.
Mama's in the mud
A reference to a character in distress or having been humiliated.
They ridiculed my hat
A remark directed towards the mocking or belittlement of a character's appearance or style.
They tore my cotton granny dress
A reference to an act of violence or destruction of a character's belongings.
Sugar Plum Fairy
A reference to a popular character from the Nutcracker ballet.
Booted from the ball
A reference to being removed from a social event or gathering.
Tumbled off a wall
A reference to a character's embarrassing or painful mishap.
You're late rabbit
A statement directed at a character's tardiness or unreliability.
And remember if we find you back in the kingdom, you will be executed
A warning directed at those who have been banished from their homeland and who might attempt to return.
I always dreamed I'd get a happy ending
An admission of wishing or hoping that one's life could be more positive.
If this is it, it blows, it blows, it blows
An expression of exasperation and frustration with one's current circumstances.
All the damage done
A reference to the negative consequences of past actions or events.
All the shattered falls
A reference to experiencing failure or disappointment.
And the pourage on our heads
A reference to misfortune or humiliating circumstances.
That's the story of my life
A final declaration that sums up the character's experiences and overall outlook on life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE, JEANINE TESORI
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