A Story To Tell
Woe Is Me Lyrics


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No one ever said this life would come easy
For god's sake you just have to believe me
I will go until the floor breaks beneath me
So place your bets this shit won't be easy

Why believe all the shit they said?
This isn't over until I'm fucking dead
So I'll let you keep your fame
While we all still stay the same,
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey,

And you don't have the backbone that everyone believes you do
So go ahead and talk your shit, I'll give you a reason to
How does it feel to think so highly of yourself?

And it's like they always say that the past will find you
'Cause karma is a bitch, it only comes back to remind you
And after all of this time you will be put in your place
I just hope that I'm around to see the look on your face

'Cause you see the one main difference between you and me
Is that in this world where nothing comes for free

I know what the fuck I'm fighting for!
Bring your war
'Cause I think it's time that we settle the score
And while you're at it tell me what the hell it takes
To turn someone that I love into someone that I hate

So before you make that bright mistake
Of standing up for a two-face snake
I hope you learn by the words in the song
That it's been us here for you all along

Say whatever you need to say
But make sure you choose your words well
And if you suddenly find yourself speechless
I'll give you a story to tell

I've come through hell and back to prove myself
And put your words to shame
And by the time that this is all said and done
You may not understand
But you'll sure as hell remember our name

Say whatever you need to say
But make sure you choose your words well




You don't have the backbone that everyone believes you do
So talk your shit, I'll give you a reason to

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Woe Is Me’s song A Story To Tell focus on the theme of proving oneself and taking a stand against those who underestimate or belittle their abilities. The opening lines, “No one ever said this life would come easy/For god's sake you just have to believe me,” establish that the journey to success is not an easy one, but the singer is determined to persevere until they achieve their goals. The lines, “And you don't have the backbone that everyone believes you do/So go ahead and talk your shit, I'll give you a reason to” suggest that the singer is confident in their own abilities and is unafraid to stand up to those who underestimate them.


The chorus, “Say whatever you need to say/But make sure you choose your words well/You don't have the backbone that everyone believes you do/So talk your shit, I'll give you a reason to,” further emphasizes the theme of standing up for oneself and not letting others bring them down. The lines, “I've come through hell and back to prove myself/And put your words to shame/And by the time that this is all said and done/You may not understand/But you'll sure as hell remember our name,” show that the singer has overcome obstacles and setbacks and is confident in their abilities to achieve success.


The lyrics to A Story To Tell are a call to action for listeners to believe in themselves and not let others’ opinions of them hold them back. The song encourages listeners to stand up for themselves and prove the doubters wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

No one ever said this life would come easy
Life is tough and there are no guarantees.


For god's sake you just have to believe me
I'm telling the truth, even if it's hard to believe.


I will go until the floor breaks beneath me
I won't give up until I've given it my all.


So place your bets this shit won't be easy
This is going to be a challenge, but I'm up for it.


Why believe all the shit they said?
Don't let others' negativity hold you back.


This isn't over until I'm fucking dead
I'm relentless and won't give up until I succeed.


So I'll let you keep your fame
I don't care about fame, I care about what's right.


While we all still stay the same, Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey,
I'm staying true to myself and my values, no matter what.


And you don't have the backbone that everyone believes you do
You're not as strong or trustworthy as people think you are.


So go ahead and talk your shit, I'll give you a reason to
I'm not afraid of your insults or attacks, bring it on.


How does it feel to think so highly of yourself?
You're arrogant and it's not a good look.


And it's like they always say that the past will find you
You can't hide from your past mistakes, they'll catch up to you.


'Cause karma is a bitch, it only comes back to remind you
Your actions will come back to haunt you.


And after all of this time you will be put in your place
You'll get what's coming to you eventually.


I just hope that I'm around to see the look on your face
I want to witness your downfall and see justice served.


'Cause you see the one main difference between you and me
We have different values and motivations.


Is that in this world where nothing comes for free
Success requires hard work, sacrifice, and dedication.


I know what the fuck I'm fighting for!
I have a clear goal in mind and I won't lose sight of it.


Bring your war
I'm ready for whatever challenges come my way.


'Cause I think it's time that we settle the score
It's time to confront our issues and address what's been bothering us.


And while you're at it tell me what the hell it takes
I want to understand what led to this conflict and how to fix it.


To turn someone that I love into someone that I hate
I'm hurt by the actions of someone I cared for deeply.


So before you make that bright mistake
Don't act rashly or without thinking things through.


Of standing up for a two-face snake
Don't defend someone who is untrustworthy or dishonest.


I hope you learn by the words in the song
I hope the message of the song resonates with you and teaches you something.


That it's been us here for you all along
We have been supportive and there for you, even when you didn't appreciate it.


Say whatever you need to say
Speak your mind and express yourself.


But make sure you choose your words well
Be thoughtful and intentional with your words.


And if you suddenly find yourself speechless
If you can't find the right words, that's okay.


I'll give you a story to tell
I'll show you something that will leave a lasting impression.


I've come through hell and back to prove myself
I've faced many challenges and obstacles to get to where I am now.


And put your words to shame
I'll show you through my actions that your insults and doubts were unfounded.


And by the time that this is all said and done
When all is said and done, I'll have accomplished what I set out to do.


You may not understand
You might not get why I did what I did.


But you'll sure as hell remember our name
You'll remember us and what we accomplished, even if you don't understand it fully.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDERS JOHNSEN, ANNE KALSTRUP, JAKOB MOELLER, SIMON POULSEN, BO TOLSTRUP

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Comments from YouTube:

Aaron Baclayon

9 years later and this song is still a fucking banger \m/

Brandon Renegade

Agreed! Wish Doriano was still screaming for em!

Anakin the War Criminal

Still one of the hardest songs that came out of the scene.

DLRS Nate

I really liked Genesis a lot more than Numbers.

I prefer the straight forward approach and all American vocals. Numbers was way too Hollywood

DLRS Nate

Agreed

ThatHardcoreMusicFan

I get chills when Doriano screams "I know what the fuck I'm fighting for!" Even more so now that I see how much passion he shows in this vid.

THSNDS

Revisiting in 2020. I've always liked Doriano's screams.

Coty Ellis

@Lego 6-fowa they reunited!

Lord_metalhead

@Get Low depression? What do you mean?

Get Low

@Lord_metalhead Depression

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