Story of my life well, high school seemed like such a blur i didnt have much interest in sports or school elections and in class i dreamed all day about a rock n roll weekend and the girl in the front of the room so close yet so far, you know she never seemed to notice that this silly schoolboy crush wasnt just pretend life goes by so fast you only want to do what you think is right close. Story of my life single version by social distortion. And the girl in the front of the room, so close yet so far ya know she never seemed to notice that this silly schoolboy crush wasnt just pretend. Ball and chain and the story of my life are so damn catchy that they actually make boozing, failure, and relationship dysfunction sound romantic and enticing. And i went downtown to look for a job i had no training, no experience to speak of. And in class i dreamed all day, of a rock n roll weekend and the girl in the front of the room, so close yet so far yknow she never seemed to notice that t. Social distortionstory of my life acoustic youtube. Came out in 1978 with mike ness, casey royer, rikk and frank agnew.
One of the few surviving punk bands out of oc in california. Social distortion story of my life lyrics metrolyrics. Ball and chain and story of my life by social distortion. Social distortion is the eponymous third studio album by the american punk rock band of the same name, released on march 27, 1990 through epic records, their first recording on that label. And in class i dreamed all day, about a rock n roll weekend. Story of my life is social distortions song about a mans breakup and how when it happens over and over again it seems to become something you have to live with hence the. Story of my life lyrics performed by social distortion. This song has been covered by reel big fish under the title story of my life. Story of my life by social distortion on amazon music. Social distortions social distortionstory of my life lyrics music video in high definition.
Well its been ten years, and a thousand tears and look at the mess im in a broken nose and a broken heart, an empty bottle of gin well i sit and i pray in my broken down chevrolet while im singin to myself theres got to be another way take away, take away take away this ball and chain im lonely and im tired and i cant take any more pain take away, take away never to. Social distortion story of my life by social distortion. High school seemed like such a blur i didnt have much interest in sports or school elections and in class i dreamed all day of a rock. High school seemed like such a blur, i didnt have much interest in sports or school elections. Social distortion story of my life lyrics songmeanings. An in class well i dreamed all day bout a rock and roll weekend. Close your eyes and then its past story of my life. And i went down to my old neighbourhood the faces have all changed, theres no one left to talk to and the pool hall i loved as a kid is now a 711 and i went downtown to look for a job. What does social distortions song story of my life mean. The result was a selftitled gem that confused the clash with bruce springsteen with the replacements with x. Add story of my life by social distortion to your rock band song library. Social distortion story of my life lyrics genius lyrics. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Social distortion high school seemed like such a blur, i didnt have much interest in sports or school elections.
I had no training, no experience to speak of and i looked at the holes in my jeans. Marc from prior lake, mn the guitar hero 3 version is by social distortion but not its the original version from the social distortion album 1990. Life goes by so fast you only want to do what you think is right. All songs published by rebel waltz music ascap except track 3 published by abkco music, inc. Story of my life story of my life story of my life story of my life yeah, good times come and good times go i only wish the good times would last a little longer i think about the good times we had and why they had to end so i sit at the edge of my bed i strum my guitar and i sing an outlaw love song thinkin bout what youre doin now. On december 6, social distortion made their network television debut on jimmy kimmel live. Mainly sing about problems of bad luck, run down, drug abused life, seeing as thats how it was for ness. Lyrics for story of my life by social distortion songfacts. Social distortion angels wings lyrics songmeanings. Social distortions official music video for story of my life.
This song is featured in the video games guitar hero iii. This song is by social distortion and appears on the album social distortion 1990. The album furthered the rockabilly, blues and country music experimentation of their previous album with songs like drug train and the radio hit ball and chain the focus on the. Social distortion story of my life official video duration. Social distortion story of my life live dvd youtube. They rerecorded it for their greatest hits album which is the version used on guitar hero 3. Story of my life lyrics by social distortion, 2 meanings, official 2020. Story of my life story of my life story of my life the story of my life and i went down to my old neighborhood the faces have all changed, theres no one left to talk to and the pool hall i loved as a kid is now a 711 and i went downtown to look for a job i had no training, no experience to speak of and i looked at the holes in my jeans. Story of my life guitar tab by social distortion with free online tab player. Story of my life by social distortion song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. Story of my life story of my life story of my life the story of my life. The song describes looking back wistfully on life, a love interest he had as a teenager, and how things have changed and how quickly his life and the opportunity. Story of my life story of my life and good times come and good times go i only wish the good times would last a little longer and i think about the good times we had and why they had to end so i sit at the edge of my bed i strum my guitar and i sing an outlaw love song thinkin bout what youre doin now and when youre comin back life goes.
Well i didnt have much interest in sports or school elections. Buy story of my life social distortion microsoft store. The band currently consists of mike ness lead vocals, lead guitar, jonny wickersham rhythm guitar, backing vocals, brent harding bass, backing vocals, david hidalgo jr. I went downtown to look for a job, i had no training, no experience to speak of. Social distortion story of my life 1990, cd discogs. Social distortion joined the ritual at the voodoo experience 2011 in city park in new orleans, louisiana on october 2830, 2011. General commentthis is the only band that gives me the chills listening to them anysong at any time. Check out story of my life by social distortion on amazon music. And in class i dreamed all day, of a rock n roll weekend. Through many changes in the lineup sd pushed the spirit of true punk through rough times.
And i went down to my old neighborhood the faces have all changed, theres no one there left to talk to and the pool hall i loved as a kid is now a 7eleven. One direction story of my life lyrics songmeanings. The honest and funny moments that led to mike ness writing two of social distortions greatest punk anthems. Social distortion ball and chain lyrics songmeanings. Social distortion is an american punk rock band formed in 1978 in fullerton, california.
Social distortion story of my life releases discogs. Social distortion story of my life wow, 35,000 views, didnt expect my video to get that many, even in 3 years. Story of my life well, high school seemed like such a blur i didnt have much interest in sports or school elections and in class i dreamed all day about a rock n roll weekend and the girl in the front of the room so close yet so far, you know she never seemed to notice that this silly schoolboy crush wasnt just pretend life goes by so fast you only want to do what you think is right. Story of my life and i went down my old neighborhood the faces have all changed theres no one left to talk to and the pool hall i loved as a kid is now a seven eleven i went downtown to look for a job i had no training, no experience to speak of. And i went down to my old neighborhood, the faces have all changed, theres no one left to talk to.
Life goes by so fast, you only want to do what you think. Social distortion is an american punk rock band formed in 1978 in fullerton. Story of my life is a 1990 song by social distortion, written by mike ness, which was released as a single and also appeared on their selftitled album as well as live at the roxy. The story of my life, i give her hope i spend her love until shes broke, inside the story of my life the story of, the story of it happens time and time again, he gives her hope to begin with and then as his love fades he spends hers until she feels so broken from confusion of where she stands in every moment that shes with him. Mike ness talks 25 years of social distortion as band prepares to play 1990 breakthrough album live on tour, the singer reflects on. I do not own the audio or the album cover shown in the video. After purchasing, i listened to it for over a month, while the rest of my classic punk gathered dust. I didnt have much interest in sports or school elections. There are recordings here that you will not find anywhere else.
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