Story of My Life (Social Distortion song)

"Story of My Life" is a 1990 song by American punk rock band Social Distortion, written by frontman Mike Ness. It was released as a single and also appeared on their self-titled album as well as Live at the Roxy live album. The song describes a man looking back wistfully on life, such as a love interest he had as a teenager, and how things have changed and how quickly his life (and the opportunity) has passed him by.

"Story of My Life"
Single by Social Distortion
from the album Social Distortion
Released1990
Genre
Length5:48
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)Mike Ness
Producer(s)Dave Jerden
Social Distortion singles chronology
"Sick Boys"
(1990)
"Story of My Life"
(1990)
"Bad Luck"
(1992)

Track listing edit

  1. "Story of My Life"
  2. "1945"
  3. "Mommy's Little Monster"
  4. "Pretty Thing"
  5. "Shame on Me"

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References edit

  1. ^ Sendejas, Jesse Jr. (August 12, 2019). "Social Distortion's On Tour to Houston and Mike Ness Says A New Record is Next". Houston Press. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  2. ^ Fragassi, Selena (September 5, 2019). "Social Distortion's Mike Ness on the band's 40 years: 'I didn't think we'd make it to this point'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  3. ^ Wawzenek, Bryan (October 24, 2016). "Y'ALLTERNATIVE: 33 TIMES ALTERNATIVE ROCK WENT COUNTRY". Diffuser. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  4. ^ Distefano, Alex (March 18, 2014). "The 10 Best Social Distortion Songs". OC Weekly. Retrieved April 6, 2023.

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