The Story by Brandi Carlile
It’s been a while since we’ve shown how song lyrics can make for a beautiful wedding reading, but this week we’re sharing The Story by Brandi Carlile. The Story is the title track of her 2007 album. The song is about dedication, companionship and enduring support. We like these song lyrics because they can be read romantically or also about a really deep friendship (both of which are important to any couple getting married). The Story is also about being seen by someone in a way you never have before. You don’t always need to explain what you’re thinking or feeling because your person just understands you. Take a read for yourself and see what you think. Oh, and if you do like it, you can download a free PDF version of the song lyrics.
The Story
By Brandi Carlile
All of these lines across my face
Tell you the story of who I am
So many stories of where I’ve been
And how I got to where I am
But these stories don’t mean anything
When you’ve got no one to tell them to
It’s true… I was made for you
I climbed across the mountain tops
Swam all across the ocean blue
I crossed all the lines and I broke all the rules
But baby I broke them all for you
Because even when I was flat broke
You made me feel like a million bucks
You do and I was made for you
You see the smile that’s on my mouth
It’s hiding the words that don’t come out
And all of my friends who think that I’m blessed
They don’t know my head is a mess
No, they don’t know who I really am
And they don’t know what I’ve been through like you do
And I was made for you
All of these lines across my face
Tell you the story of who I am
So many stories of where I’ve been
And how I got to where I am
But these stories don’t mean anything
When you’ve got no one to tell them to
It’s true… I was made for you
Oh yeah, well it’s true
that I was made for you.
We’ve included The Story by Brandi Carlile in our modern wedding readings roundup since this song is not only romantic but also mentions how the speaker has their own past and own history, which is a refreshing and modern take. Plus, take a look at these romantic songs that also double up as wedding readings.
