As a songwriter Roy has experienced international success with releases for artists including Adam Lambert, Miss Montreal, Medina, Jana Kramer, and Marlee Scott.
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Story of My LIfe
Lesley Roy Lyrics
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I'm not a puppet on a string, no, no I'm not
And everybody said that I was always breaking rules
Why would I ever wanna put myself outside the box
I don't care what they say
And who are they any-y-way
I made it on my own that's right
And I'll sing, na-na-na-na-na-na, hey, hey, hey
My life, it's my, my, my life it's mine
They said if I was blunt that I could make it, so I did it
Then they said, "You're almost perfect, but you talk too much", ha
Try and dumb it down a little, mix your legs around the middle
Rock it all you want, but make it popping off
I don't care what they say
And who are they any-y-way
The story of my life it's mine
I made it on my own that's right
And I'll sing, na-na-na-na-na-na, hey, hey, hey
My life, it's my, my, my life
It's the story of my life, that's right
This part of me that meets the eye
And I'll sing, na-na-na-na-na-na, hey, hey, hey
My life, it's my, my, my life, it's mine
My life, yeah, I'm gonna be me, yeah
I'm gonna believe it's right
My life, yeah, I gotta be me
I gotta believe it's right
The story of my life it's mine
I made it on my own that's right
And I'll sing, na-na-na-na-na-na, hey, hey, hey
My life, it's my, my, my life
It's the story of my life, that's right
This part of me that meets the eye
And I'll sing, na-na-na-na-na-na, hey, hey, hey
My life, it's my, my, my life, it's mine
My life, yeah, I'm gonna be me, yeah
I'm gonna believe it's right
My life, yeah, I gotta be me
I gotta believe it's right
I don't care what you say
"Story of My Life" by Lesley Roy is an empowering song about overcoming insecurity and embracing individuality. The song begins with Roy recalling how everyone in her life had doubted her potential and told her she would never become anyone significant. She asserts that she is not a puppet on a string, implying that she will no longer be controlled or manipulated by the opinions of others. Roy then goes on to address the criticism she has faced for breaking the rules and standing out from the crowd. She asserts that she is happy being herself and that she never wants to limit herself by staying within conventional boundaries. She concludes the chorus by asking who "they" are and asserting that their opinions hold no power over her.
In the second verse, Roy addresses the advice she has received to dumb herself down and tone down her personality in order to fit in. She reveals that she refused to take this advice and instead continued to be herself, even if it meant being criticized for talking too much. She also alludes to a change in her music style by mentioning a need to "rock it all". Throughout the song, she emphasizes that her life belongs to her and that she will continue to be true to herself, no matter what anyone else thinks.
The song is a celebration of the power of individuality and a reminder that it is important to pursue our own dreams and be true to ourselves, even when faced with adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody told me that I'd never be someone
People said I wouldn't amount to anything
I'm not a puppet on a string, no, no I'm not
I make my own choices and decisions
And everybody said that I was always breaking rules
People thought I was always disobeying or doing things my own way
Why would I ever wanna put myself outside the box
I don't want to constrain myself to societal norms and expectations
I don't care what they say
Their opinions don't matter to me
And who are they any-y-way
Why should their opinions hold weight over mine?
They said if I was blunt that I could make it, so I did it
People advised me to be straightforward and I took that advice
Then they said, "You're almost perfect, but you talk too much", ha
After following their previous advice, people criticized me for speaking my mind too often
Try and dumb it down a little, mix your legs around the middle
People suggested I tone it down and conform to others' expectations
Rock it all you want, but make it popping off
I can still be true to myself while also being successful and well-liked
It's the story of my life, that's right
I am the author of my own life story
This part of me that meets the eye
The public sees only a small part of who I am
My life, yeah, I'm gonna be me, yeah
I will always be true to myself
I'm gonna believe it's right
I trust my own judgment
My life, yeah, I gotta be me
It's important for me to be authentic
I don't care what you say
Other people's opinions still don't matter to me
Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lesley Teresa Roy, Cathy Lee Gravitt, Robert Marvin, Tom C. Shapiro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Nerd0! Its already been released.
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esc crazy it doesn't take to much. I think it's sabotage
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This sounds like a top hit from the early 2000โs and Iโm here for the nostalgia.
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First time it reminded me of a Pink song
WhiteDesires
Hm. I think it sounds more like the late 2000's.... But yeah, nostalgia is nostalgia
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