Story of My LIfe
Tyler Ward Macy Kate Lyrics
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I leave my heart open but it stays right here empty for days
She told me in the morning she don't feel the same about us in her bones
Seems to me that when I die these words will be written on my stone
And I'll be gone, gone tonight
The ground beneath my feet is open wide
The way that I been holding on too tight
The story of my life
I take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm
And time... is frozen (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life
I give her hope
I spend her love
Until she's broke
Inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
Written on these walls are the colors that I can't change
Leave my heart open but it stays right here in its cage
I know that in the morning now I see us in the light upon a hill
Although I am broken, my heart is untamed, still
And I'll be gone, gone tonight
The fire beneath my feet is burning bright
The way that I been holding on so tight
With nothing in between
The story of my life
I take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm
And time... is frozen (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life
I give her hope
I spend her love
Until she's broke
Inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
And I been waiting for this time to come around
But baby running after you is like chasing the clouds
The story of my life
I take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm
And time is frozen
The story of my life
I give her hope (give her hope)
I spend her love
Until she's broke (until she's broke inside)
Inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life
“Story Of My Life” is a heartfelt song about the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. The first verse describes the singer's pain and frustration as he tries to connect with someone who no longer feels the same way about him. He feels hopeless and believes that his tombstone will eventually bear the lyrics of the song. The chorus depicts the singer's attempts to keep his lover close despite their emotional distance. He is willing to drive through the night and give all of his love and hope to keep her warm, even if it eventually leaves her feeling broken.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's feelings, revealing his struggle to break free from the confines of his own heart. He speaks of the colors on the wall that he cannot change, and the cage that his heart remains in, which he keeps open despite the pain it causes. He describes the epiphany he has that allows him to finally see his lover in a better light, but the emotional tolls have already left him broken. The bridge talks about the singer's love for someone he can't seem to catch, similar to chasing clouds.
Line by Line Meaning
Written in these walls are the stories that I can't explain
My past experiences, thoughts and emotions are deeply etched into the walls of my heart, making it difficult for me to express them in words.
I leave my heart open but it stays right here empty for days
Despite trying to be emotionally and physically present in every moment, I feel lost, unfulfilled and alone after a while.
She told me in the morning she don't feel the same about us in her bones
Even though she loved me once, something has changed and now she feels disconnected and distant from our relationship.
Seems to me that when I die these words will be written on my stone
The impact of my life will be judged based on my past experiences, perceptions and actions, which will be remembered forever.
And I'll be gone, gone tonight
I'll disappear into the night, leaving behind memories and experiences that will linger on.
The ground beneath my feet is open wide
Everything I thought I knew or understood about life is being challenged or breaking apart, forcing me to confront my own vulnerabilities and limitations.
The way that I been holding on too tight
I try to control everything and hold on too tightly to things and people, despite the knowledge that things can never truly be held onto forever.
With nothing in between
Despite my efforts, I can't seem to bridge the growing distance between myself and others, leaving me feeling more isolated than before.
I take her home
I try to bring back the warmth and love in my relationship by taking my partner home, hoping that it will heal the distance between us.
I drive all night to keep her warm
I'll do whatever it takes, even if it means driving all night, to make sure that my partner feels loved and cherished.
And time... is frozen (the story of, the story of)
The memories of us together are etched in time, inaccessible yet remaining forever present.
I give her hope
I try to be her guiding light and give her hope during difficult times in our relationship.
I spend her love
I try to cherish and take care of my partner as much as possible, spending all of the love she has given me.
Until she's broke
Despite all my efforts, my partner still feels broken and lost inside.
Inside
Despite all the external struggles and challenges, the real story of my life is inside of me, in the emotions and experiences that make me who I am.
Written on these walls are the colors that I can't change
My emotions are ingrained deeply in me, making it difficult to change their colors or intensity, even when I want to.
Leave my heart open but it stays right here in its cage
Even though I try to leave my heart open to new experiences and people, I find myself unable to let go of past hurts and disappointments, trapping me in a cage of my own making.
I know that in the morning now I see us in the light upon a hill
Despite the darkness and uncertainty of the night, I have hope that things will get better and I'll see the beauty of our relationship again.
Although I am broken, my heart is untamed, still
Even though I am hurting and broken, my heart remains open and untamed, waiting for new experiences and opportunities to come my way.
The fire beneath my feet is burning bright
Despite the difficulties and challenges I face, I still have a burning passion and drive to succeed and make something of my life.
And I been waiting for this time to come around
Even though the challenges and struggles I face are difficult, I know that this is the time I've been waiting for to grow and evolve as a person.
But baby running after you is like chasing the clouds
Even though I try my hardest to hold onto my partner tightly, it feels like trying to hold onto the ever-changing, fleeting clouds in the sky.
The story of my life
My life story is made up of all these experiences, emotions and memories, and the challenges and joys that come with them.
Contributed by Sebastian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Clarent Celsia
Written in these walls are the stories that I can't explain
I leave my heart open but it stays right here empty for days
She told me in the morning
She don't feel the same about us in her bones
It seems to me that when I die
These words will be written on my stone
And I'll be gone, gone tonight
The ground beneath my feet is open wide
The way that I been holdin' on too tight
With nothing in between
The story of my life, I take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm and time
Is frozen (the story of, the story of, the story of)
The story of my life, I give her hope
I spend her love until she's broke inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
Written on these walls are
The colors that I can't change
Leave my heart open
But it stays right here in its cage
I know that in the morning now
I see us in the light upon a hill
Although I am broken, my heart is untamed, still
And I'll be gone, gone tonight
The fire beneath my feet is burning bright
The way that I've been holdin' on so tight
With nothing in between
The story of my life, I'll take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm and time
Is frozen (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life, I give her hope
I spend her love until she's broke inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
And I've been waiting for this time to come around
But, baby, running after you is like chasing the clouds
The story of my life
I take her home
I drive all night
To keep her warm and time
Is frozen
The story of my life, I give her hope (give her hope)
I spend her love until she's broken inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life
Sel Daria
I'm a Directioner. I love your version of Story of Life :)
Reann Kowlessar
whoa the ways their voices blended at 3:35 was insane
Liz Dong
+reann kowlessar Kurt magic. His arrangements are amazing.
WolfxWarrior7
it scared me
DangerMenAtWork
YES
Mela N
Omg, Tyler's high notes are killing me!! Such a wonderful cover and great video as well :)
TigStripe
Their voices are so incredible together.
My cousins and me
It's not just that they are singing so wonderful, kurt also makes fantastic videos!!! <3
Kelli Wallace
Individually, they are good artists, but together, they are phenomenal. I have chills go up my spine listening to this, and I honestly don't even care for One Direction. However, this cover is fantastic and I've had it on repeat for days.
Sharese Stribling
Her voice is haunting in the best way possible❤️
Amazing job, as always!