Story Of My Life
Reel Big Fish Lyrics

High school seemed like such a blur,
I felt like my time in high school passed by quickly and without much significance.

I didn't have much interest in sports or school elections.
I wasn't very involved in extracurricular activities or politics at my school.

And in class I dreamed all day,
While sitting in class, I often daydreamed.

Of a rock 'n' roll weekend
I frequently imagined having a fun, exciting weekend centered around going to concerts and listening to rock music.

And the girl in the front of the room,
There was a girl I was interested in who sat near the front of the classroom.

So close yet so far ya know she never seemed to notice
Although she was physically close to me, she didn't seem to reciprocate my feelings.

That this silly schoolboy crush
I recognized that my infatuation with her was juvenile and not likely to lead anywhere.

Wasn't just pretend.
However, I still had genuine feelings for her.

[Chorus]
Life passes quickly and it's important to do what you believe is right before it's over.

And I went down my old neighborhood
I revisited the area where I grew up.

The faces have all changed there's no one left to talk to
The people I knew there are gone or have grown apart.

And the pool hall I loved as a kid
One of my favorite places to go when I was younger was no longer around.

Is now a Seven Eleven
It had been replaced by a different type of establishment.

I went downtown to look for a job
I searched for a job in the city.

I had no training, no experience to speak of.
Unfortunately, I lacked the skills and experience necessary for most positions.

I looked at the holes in my jeans
I realized I was poorly dressed for a job interview.

And turned and headed back.
As a result, I didn't even try to apply for any jobs.

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It's disappointing that the best times in life are often fleeting.

Good times come and good times go,
I've experienced both good and bad times.

I only wish the good times would last a little longer.
However, I wish the happy moments could have stuck around for a bit longer.

I think about the good times we had
I often reminisce about the enjoyable experiences I've had.

And why they had to end.
It's frustrating to wonder why those happy times couldn't have continued.

So I sit at the edge of my bed
When feeling down, I sit on the edge of my bed.

I strum my guitar and I sing an outlaw love song.
To lift my spirits, I play music and sing.

Thinkin' 'bout what you're doin' now
I wonder what you're up to at this moment.

And when you're comin' back.
And I eagerly anticipate your return.