The video features all of One Direction's actual family members.įans attempted to break the record for 'Most number of views in 24 hours' which was then held by Miley Cyrus' 'Wrecking Ball' music video which had 19.3 million views in 24 hours. Louis's scenes allude to his grandparents deaths. It featured each band member reliving their childhood memories, and interacting with the family members within them. The video differs from the song lyrically, in that it takes the title phrase literally, rather than metaphorically. The official release of the video was on Novemat 4pm (BWT). The video was accidentally uploaded to Vevo early, on November 1st. Until she's broke (until she's broke inside) The fire beneath my feet is burning brightĪnd I been waiting for this time to come aroundīut baby running after you is like chasing the clouds I know that in the morning now I see us in the light upon a hillĪlthough I am broken, my heart is untamed, still Leave my heart open but it stays right here in its cage Written on these walls are the colors that I can't change The story of my life (the story of, the story of) Seems to me that when I die these words will be written on my stoneĪnd time is frozen (the story of, the story of) She told me in the morning she don't feel the same about us in her bones I leave my heart open but it stays right here empty for days Written in these walls are the stories that I can't explain Later the same day, the single artwork was revealed. The official One Direction account then confirmed the new single and release date along with the hashtag '#StoryOfMyLifeSingle2'. Louis tweeted an unseen photo from his childhood on October 10, 2013, followed by Liam. Niall tweeted his photo next, then Harry and finally, Zayn. 'Story of My Life' is an acoustic folktronica song with neofolk elements. It runs for a total of four minutes and five seconds. Idolator compared the song to the works of Ed Sheeran, Coldplay and Mumford & Sons. The song is written and recorded in E-flat major. Written by band members Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson, along with Julian Bunetta, Jamie Scott, and John Ryan, the lyrics speak of a tumultuous relationship leading to lament and heartbreak.

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