The Reason
Story of Life Lyrics

The lyrics of the song "12" by Story of My Life, are about the singer's love for a woman who possesses many unique and appealing qualities. The first line, "She prefers the night to day," indicates that the woman might be nocturnal, or she might enjoy an aura of mystery and darkness. The second line, "She never calls me when she says," suggests that the woman might be unpredictable and unreliable in her behavior. Lines three and four, "Motorcycle riding to the south; The way she puts her fingers in her mouth," are both related to sensuality and adventure. Lines five and six, "Running just in time to miss our train; The old park benches where we scratched our names," conjure a sense of nostalgia, missed opportunities, and romantic memories.

Lines seven and eight, "She says do or die, seven reasons why; Her swerving hips and her lip service," indicate that the woman might be manipulative or untrustworthy, but also seductive and irresistible. Line nine, "Consumes the hopes of all men dressed in black and flesh," suggests that the woman might be intimidating, powerful, or dangerous. Line ten, "Oh, she ain't got the time to speed," implies that the woman might be too busy or too important to slow down for anyone. Line eleven, "She leaves the pie and always always eats her greens," might be a metaphor for the woman's ability to make the tough, healthy, or unpopular choices that others avoid. The final line, "Twelve reasons why I love her, oh," ties all the previous lines together, and affirms the singer's passion and admiration for the woman's flaws and virtues.