Story of My LIfe
vernon barnard Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vernon Barnard's "Story Of My Life" deal with themes of love, heartbreak, and the passage of time. The song begins by describing the stories that are "written on these walls" and that the singer cannot explain. He leaves his heart open but feels empty and abandoned, especially when the woman he loves tells him that she doesn't feel the same way anymore. The singer is haunted by the idea that these words will be "written on his stone" when he dies, and that he will have nothing to show for the love he has given.


Yet, despite the pain and heartbreak, the singer still finds hope and meaning in his love for this woman. He drives all night to keep her warm, spends her love until she is "broken inside," and gives her hope even when he himself is broken. The chorus repeats the phrase "the story of my life," suggesting that these experiences and emotions are what make the singer who he is. He is willing to suffer and sacrifice for love, even while acknowledging that it may not be enough.


Overall, the lyrics of "Story Of My Life" are a poignant expression of the complexities of love and loss. They capture the bittersweet nature of relationships, where joy and pain are often inextricably intertwined.


Line by Line Meaning

Written in these walls are the stories that I can't explain
This place holds memories that are too complex for me to put into words.


I leave my heart open but it stays right here empty for days
I am vulnerable and willing to love, but my love isn't reciprocated and leaves me feeling empty.


She told me in the morning She don't feel the same about us in her bones
She revealed to me that she doesn't have an innate feeling of love towards me anymore.


It seems to me that when I die These words will be written on my stone
My love and heartbreak may be such a significant part of my life that it will be commemorated on my gravestone.


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
I realize that our relationship is ending, and it leaves me feeling like I have nothing left to hold on to.


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)
I am committed to taking care of my lover, even if it means driving all night and freezing time to do so.


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)
My devotion to my lover has a negative effect on her - I give her false hope and drain her love until she's emotionally exhausted.


Written on these walls are The colors that I can't change Leave my heart open But it stays right here in its cage
This place reminds me of memories I cannot erase, while I remain emotionally closed off and trapped within myself.


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
I know now that our relationship will end, but despite my broken heart, my love for her is still strong and wild.


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
Our relationship is falling apart, and it's like walking on hot coals in trying to hold on to something that's not there anymore.


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)
I'll do anything for my love, even if it means driving through the night and freezing time to keep her safe.


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)
My love slowly drains her while leaving her with a false sense of hope, leading to her emotional exhaustion.


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
Despite my anticipation for our relationship to improve, chasing after her is like chasing something that doesn't really exist - an impossible feat.


The story of my life The story of my life (the story of, the story of) The story of my life
This is the story of my life - full of love, heartbreak, and a constant struggle to hold on to what's slipping away.




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@majdiblouza8512

For those asking why the guy in the gray shirt is crying
His father was blind too !! Thats why he got so emotional

@rehmamehmood2038

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@arisisdreamweaver7717

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@yazidsak1456

I don't have anyone in my family blind but I got emotional for this ✌🏻

@3v1Bunny

the "guy in the grey shirt" is crude but it is to the point.. I was guessing along those lines. so definitely thanks for clearing that up for us. Besides that <3 performance

@micaelaolmedo7727

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DaRk Matt just in case you honestly don’t understand he’s blind. He’s not doing it for fun or anything

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I see what you did here lol

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