Before being removed from the band, Barrett would routinely get on a live stage and play the same note repeatedly or refuse to play at all. 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. Drug use played a big role in Barrent’s issues with mental illness. '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 self-titled album as well as Live at the Roxy. However, he began to have issues with mental health early on and was removed from the band in 1968, only three years after the band was founded. My InterpretationThis is a very beautiful song, I did literature at school so Ill try my best to explain the meaning, here goes: It starts of with the line. If you look closely at the title of the song, you’ll see that it spells out his first name:īarrett was Pink Floyd’s lead guitarist and penned the majority of their early hits. Idolator compared the song to the works of Ed Sheeran, Coldplay and Mumford & Sons. After Strait tells the story of a father-son camping trip and fixing up his first car with his dad he sings the chorus, Dad, this could be the best day of my life / I’ve been dreamin’ day and night ’bout the fun we’ll have / It’s just me and you doin’ what I’ve always wanted to / I’m the luckiest boy alive. Shine on You Crazy Diamond* is a tribute to one of the original Pink Floyd members, Syd Barrett. Whether it’s a story of first love, betrayal, or determination to overcome obstacles, these songs stand out not only musically, but also for their storytelling. Sinatra recorded the song on December 30, 1968, at Western Recorders, in what was a rare event for The Chairman: an afternoon recording session.
Songs that tell a powerful story transcend time and capture our imaginations. Other times you’re in the mood to listen to music that evokes deep emotion and songs that tell a story. If you’re like most music lovers, sometimes you look for songs that you enjoy listening to because of a catchy beat or hook.