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The Story Lyrics by Shawn Colvin

Steady On

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[Verse 1]
Well we pounded the pavement between dotted lines
But we always belonged to the fugitive kind
We were never the best but we were better than this
To be made to bow down among princes
I got thrown around hallways and bedrooms and towns
And you run from that voice and it drags you around
It don't matter the ruse or the weapons we choose
There is only one thing that can free us

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh so here I am
The lion and the lamb

[Chorus]
I was born to be telling this story
I could only be telling this story
I will always be telling this story

[Verse 2]
And our father married our mother too young
And he took on a world like a fortunate son
But in the cellar downstairs waiting for the bomb scare
He would hide from us under the kitchen
Where she simmered so soft with her weapons of tin
And like so many suppers she just gave us to him
And he never did guess in her cast iron dress
She was burning beyond recognition

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh it's not over yet
Oh but I can't forget

[Chorus]
I am going to be telling this story
I was born to be telling this story
I will always be telling this story

[Verse 3]
Sometimes I feel so reckless and wild
Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
I gave nobody life, I am nobody's wife
And I seem to be nobody's daughter
So red is the color that I like the best
It's your Indian skin and the badge on my chest
The heat of my pride and the lips of a bride
The sad heart of the truth and the flag of youth
And blood that is thicker than water

[Chorus]
I was made to be telling this story
I was born to be telling this story
I am going to be telling this story
I could only be telling this story
I will always be telling this story

About “The Story” by Shawn Colvin

Read the complete lyrics to "The Story" by Shawn Colvin from the album "Steady On". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"The Story" is performed by Shawn Colvin. from the album "Steady On" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Story", explore more songs by Shawn Colvin using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Story" is credited to Shawn Colvin. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Story" appears on "Steady On".

Visit the Shawn Colvin artist page at /artist/shawn-colvin for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


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