Finding his voice in a school choir, Crawford began his professional career still a teenager. Having some luck on the London stage in the early 60s, he then found his way onto the BBC and starred in various programmes such as 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em'. He also had film roles in 'The War Lover', 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'. and 'How I Won the War' (which brought him into the same work as John Lennon).
Andrew Lloyd Webber's casting of him opposite Sarah Brightman and Steve Barton as the Phantom in 1986 shot his career into high gear. Winning a Tony Award for his role, Crawford also had the aforementioned tune, "The Music Of The Night", reach the British Top Ten. He has released several studio albums such as 'A Touch of Music in the Night' and 'On Eagle's Wings' among others.
The Story Of My Life
Michael Crawford Lyrics
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Is very plain to read
It starts the day you came
And ends the day you leave
The story of my life
Begins and ends with you
The names are still the same
I was alone
You found me waiting
And made me your own
I was afraid
That somehow I never could be
The man that you wanted of me
You're the story of my life
And every word is true
Each chapter sings your name
Each page begins with you
Stay with me here
Share with me
Care with me
Stay and be near
And when it began
I'd lie awake every night
Just knowing somewhere deep inside
That our love affair just might write -
The story of my life
So very plain to read
It starts the day you came
And ends the day you leave
"The Story of My Life" by Michael Crawford is a love song that speaks to the idea that someone's story and purpose in life is shaped by the person they love. The singer asserts that everything in their life has been leading up to the moment they met their beloved and that everything after will be shaped by their relationship.
The song employs a simple metaphor, likening the singer's life to a book with their partner as the main character. The song also touches on the themes of loneliness, fear, and doubt, which are all emotions that the singer experienced before they met their lover. When their partner arrived, they transformed the singer's life and made them feel wanted and loved. The song celebrates the transformative power of love and its ability to shape one's entire life story.
Overall, "The Story of My Life" is a beautiful, heartfelt ballad that captures the essence of true love and how it can shape our entire lives. The song is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt lost or alone, reminding us that sometimes all it takes is one special person to change everything.
Line by Line Meaning
The story of my life
My life revolves around you
Is very plain to read
It's obvious to anyone who knows me that you are everything to me
It starts the day you came
My life truly began the day you entered it
And ends the day you leave
And it will end when you're no longer by my side
Begins and ends with you
Everything that has happened and will happen in my life is because of you
The names are still the same
I haven't changed, you're the only constant in my life
And the story's still the truth
And my love for you is still as true as it was from the beginning
I was alone
Before you, I was lonely and lost
You found me waiting
But you came and saved me, you found me waiting for you
And made me your own
And you claimed me as yours, forever
I was afraid
But I was scared that I wouldn't be enough for you
That somehow I never could be
That I would never truly live up to your expectations
The man that you wanted of me
And be the man that you wanted me to be
You're the story of my life
All my experiences and memories are intertwined with you
And every word is true
And every word of this is the honest truth
Each chapter sings your name
Every phase of my life is marked by you and your influence
Each page begins with you
Every moment in my life starts with you, and I wouldn't have it any other way
Stay with me here
Stay with me, where you belong
Share with me
Share your life with me, every moment of it
Care with me
Take care of me, as I will take care of you
Stay and be near
Stay close to me, never leave my side
And when it began
Looking back to the beginning of our relationship
I'd lie awake every night
I couldn't sleep, couldn't stop thinking about you
Just knowing somewhere deep inside
I knew instinctively that we had something special
That our love affair just might write
That our love story might just be the greatest love story ever told
So very plain to read
Our love story is obvious and clear to anyone who sees us together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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