Story of My Life ( One Direction song ) - wikipedia Story of My Life ( One Direction song ) `` Story of My Life '' Single by One Direction from the album Midnight Memories Released 28 October 2013 ( 28 October 2013 ) Format CD digital download Recorded 2013 Genre Folktronica Length 4 : 05 Songwriter ( s ) Julian Bunetta Jamie Scott John Ryan Louis Tomlinson Liam Payne Niall Horan Harry Styles Zayn Malik Producer ( s ) Julian Bunetta John Ryan One Direction singles chronology `` Best Song Ever '' ( 2013 ) `` Story of My Life '' ( 2013 ) `` Midnight Memories '' ( 2014 ) `` Best Song Ever '' ( 2013 ) `` Story of My Life '' ( 2013 ) `` Midnight Memories '' ( 2014 ) `` Story of My Life '' is a song recorded by English Irish boy band One Direction. It was released on 6 November 2013 by Syco Music and Columbia Records as the second single from the group 's third studio album, Midnight Memories ( 2013 ). 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. Contents 1 Composition 2 Critical reception 3 Chart performance 4 Music video 5 Cover versions 6 Track listing 7 Charts and certifications 7.1 Weekly charts 7.2 Year - end charts 7.3 Certifications 8 References 9 External links Composition `` 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. According to musicnotes.com, the song runs at 120 beats per minute.. This song was mixed by Joe Zook. Critical reception Sam Lanksy of Idolator called the song `` surprisingly great '' and noted it was a `` mature midpoint '' between the group 's signature `` rollicking pop - rock confection ( s ) '' and `` dreary ballads ''. Lanksy additionally called the song `` merciful '' and complimented it for using alternative - folk influences without `` smell ( ing ) like spilled beer ''. Amy Sciarretto of PopCrush gave the song 4 out of 5 stars, calling it a `` contemplative, acoustic guitar - driven song '' and complimenting it for being `` more memorable '' than any of the group 's previous works. Sciarretto noted that the song would resonate with listeners of many different ages and showed that One Direction `` is n't just a boy band '' ; although noted the song was not as `` crazy catchy '' as their previous songs. Lauren Wheeler of TheCelebrityCafe.com gave the song 5 out of 5 stars noting that the lyrics were `` reflective '' and `` much deeper than some of their bigger hits. '' Wheeler added that the song showed that One Direction `` not only have range, but also have matured through their music. '' Chart performance On 31 October 2013, the song debuted at number one on the Irish Singles Chart, becoming One Direction 's fourth number - one single in Ireland. The song also debuted at number one in New Zealand, becoming both their second number - one debut and single on the New Zealand Singles Chart. The single has been unsuccessful in reaching number one in the UK on three occasions, firstly by debuting at number four, then climbing to three, and finally by stalling at two -- although it was at number one on the iTunes for the entirety of that week and it peaked at number one on the UK Singles Downloads Chart. In Australia, the song debuted at number three on the ARIA Charts and has since been certified Gold. In the United States, it charted at number six, giving the band their fourth U.S. top ten single. It has charted in the top 15 for 19 weeks, seven of those in the top 10, and has become the band 's second - highest selling single in the U.S. after their debut single `` What Makes You Beautiful '' ( 2011 ). The song also reached number one on the Adult Pop Songs chart, becoming One Direction 's first number one on a U.S. airplay chart. It has sold 2.8 million digital copies in the U.S. as of June 2016. Music video Three days before the music video was uploaded, three teasers were posted, once each day. Zayn Malik and Liam Payne also posted a picture from the video with Malik posting a picture with his sister. The video was directed by Ben Winston, who also directed the video for their previous single `` Best Song Ever ''. The video was accidentally published and leaked by Vevo two days earlier when they were supposed to upload the second teaser for the music video, but it was immediately removed. It was then officially uploaded on 3 November 2013. The video features some the band 's family members : Zayn 's sister, Harry Styles 's mother, Liam 's parents and sisters, Niall Horan 's brother and Louis Tomlinson 's grandparents ( two of whom are now deceased ). It starts in a dark room with the band developing photos. Afterwards, certain family photos for each member are shown, and the photos morph into the same family members doing a current recreation of the photos. Photos included in the video consist of : Zayn, aged 7, with his little sister ; Louis, aged 8, with his grandparents ; Harry, aged 4, with his mother ; Niall, aged 4, with his brother being aged 10 when the photo was taken ; Liam aged 10, with his family dressed formally. Cover versions In 2014, Kurt Hummel ( Chris Colfer ) and Blaine Anderson ( Darren Criss ) performed the song in the 2014 Glee episode `` The Back - up Plan ''. In 2016, Joey Graceffa & Luke Conrad did a Cover In 2014, Filipino singer Timmy Pavino covered the song on The Voice of the Philippines. In 2014, The Piano Guys covered the song with piano and cello. In 2014 Lissie covered the song on her Cryin ' to You EP In January 2015, Martin Sexton recorded a solo acoustic version of this from Electric Lady Studios. On 22 May 2015 The Offspring performed an acoustic version of `` Story of My Life '' for 94 / 7 Mobile Nation at Mississippi Studios. In 2015, Alvin and the Chipmunks and The Chipettes covered the song, with lyric changes to reflect their relationship with David Seville, for their live stage tour Alvin and the Chipmunks : The Musical. In 2017, the song appeared on Lea Salonga 's live album `` Blurred Lines ''. Track listing CD single `` Story of My Life '' -- 4 : 04 `` Little Things '' ( live version from the motion picture One Direction : This Is Us ) -- 3 : 48 Maxi single `` Story of My Life '' -- 4 : 04 `` Story of My Life '' ( live X Factor performance ) -- 4 : 18 `` Rock Me '' ( live version from the motion picture One Direction : This Is Us ) -- 4 : 18 `` C'mon C'mon '' ( live version from the motion picture One Direction : This Is Us ) -- 3 : 28 Charts and certifications Weekly charts Chart ( 2013 -- 14 ) Peak position Australia ( ARIA ) Austria ( Ö3 Austria Top 40 ) 12 Belgium ( Ultratop 50 Flanders ) Belgium ( Ultratop 50 Wallonia ) 14 Bulgaria ( IFPI ) Brazil ( Billboard Brasil Hot 100 ) 32 Brazil Hot Pop Songs 10 Canada ( Canadian Hot 100 ) Czech Republic ( Rádio Top 100 ) 6 Czech Republic ( Singles Digitál Top 100 ) 99 Denmark ( Tracklisten ) Finland ( Suomen virallinen lista ) 17 France ( SNEP ) 22 Germany ( Official German Charts ) 21 Greece Digital Songs ( Billboard ) Hungary ( Single Top 40 ) 14 Ireland ( IRMA ) Israel ( Media Forest ) Italy ( FIMI ) 5 Japan ( Japan Hot 100 ) 5 Lebanon ( The Official Lebanese Top 20 ) Mexico Anglo Chart ( Monitor Latino ) Netherlands ( Single Top 100 ) New Zealand ( Recorded Music NZ ) Norway ( VG - lista ) 11 Poland ( Polish Airplay Top 100 ) 7 Scotland ( Official Charts Company ) Slovenia ( SloTop50 ) 12 Spain ( PROMUSICAE ) South Africa ( EMA ) 10 Sweden ( Sverigetopplistan ) 8 Switzerland ( Schweizer Hitparade ) 13 Turkey ( Turkish Singles Chart ) UK Singles ( Official Charts Company ) US Billboard Hot 100 6 US Adult Contemporary ( Billboard ) US Adult Top 40 ( Billboard ) US Mainstream Top 40 ( Billboard ) Year - end charts Chart ( 2013 ) Position Australia ( ARIA ) 84 UK Singles ( Official Charts Company ) 46 Chart ( 2014 ) Position Canada ( Canadian Hot 100 ) 32 Germany ( Official German Charts ) 96 Italy ( FIMI ) 91 Japan ( Japan Hot 100 ) 10 Slovenia ( SloTop50 ) 36 US Billboard Hot 100 24 Chart ( 2016 ) Position Slovenia ( SloTop50 ) 40 Certifications Region Certification Certified units / Sales Australia ( ARIA ) 2 × Platinum 140,000 Canada ( Music Canada ) 4 × Platinum 320,000 Germany ( BVMI ) Gold 150,000 Italy ( FIMI ) Platinum 30,000 Japan ( RIAJ ) Platinum 250,000 Mexico ( AMPROFON ) Platinum + Gold 90,000 New Zealand ( RMNZ ) Platinum 15,000 Norway ( IFPI Norway ) 5 × Platinum 50,000 Sweden ( GLF ) Gold 20,000 Switzerland ( IFPI Switzerland ) Gold 15,000 United Kingdom ( BPI ) Platinum 600,000 United States ( RIAA ) 3 × Platinum 2,860,000 Venezuela ( APFV ) Platinum 10,000 sales figures based on certification alone shipments figures based on certification alone sales + streaming figures based on certification alone References ^ Jump up to : Sciaretto, Amy ( 27 October 2013 ). `` One Direction, ' Story of My Life ' -- Song Review ''. 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If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH Jump up ^ APFV ( 16 June 2014 ). `` Certificaciones De Venezuela Del 2013 '' ( PDF ) ( in Spanish ). APFV. Retrieved 5 October 2015. External links Lyrics One Direction Niall Horan Liam Payne Harry Styles Louis Tomlinson Zayn Malik Discography Awards and nominations Songs Studio albums Up All Night Take Me Home Midnight Memories Four Made in the A.M. 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Question: who wrote one direction story of my life
Answer: Niall Horan