Ordinary Life
Chad Brock
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Shelly's at the kitchen table, cup of coffee the morning paper When he walks in she's so surprised to see the tears in his eyes He says, "I love you, I'm so sorry, but bigger dreams are waiting for me But I can't do this anymore Pay the bills, watch TV, day in, day out the same routine Mow the grass, fix the leak, just to fix it again We go to church, go to work, so picture perfect that it hurts I feel like I'm trapped inside this ordinary life" Shelly's at the kitchen table, crayons, construction paper "Hey Mom, look what I drew, it's a picture of me and you" And later when he says his prayers, she runs her fingers through his hair So thankful for every day They pay their bills, watch TV, day in, day out, it's all they need Mow the grass, fix the leak, just to fix it again They go to church, go to school, everyday it's something new Precious are the days as they go by in their ordinary life Phone rings, he's calling from the airport It's midnight, he's all alone again He says, "I can't believe how much I've missed And what I wouldn't give To pay the bills, watch TV, day in, day out the same routine Mow the grass, fix the leak, just to fix it again Go to church, go to work, I can't tell you how this hurts I miss my son, I miss my wife and my ordinary life"
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Written by: B. BAKER, C. HARRINGTON
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Ordinary Life" is a song by country artist Chad Brock, which is part of his second studio album titled "Yes!" released in 2000.
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Chart PerformanceThe song put Chad Brock on the map; it was his first real success on the Billboard charts. It peaked at the number 3 spot on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Genre Classification"Ordinary Life" falls under the country music genre, more specifically, it evokes a modern country sound.
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Songwriters and Producers"Ordinary Life" was written by Connie Harrington and Bonnie Baker. The song was produced by veteran record producer and songwriter, Buddy Cannon, and Norro Wilson.
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Lyrical InterpretationThe lyrics of "Ordinary Life" talk about the ups and downs of daily life and the beauty of acceptance and contentment. It encourages embracing the "ordinary" aspects of life.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ordinary Life" was directed by Steven Goldmann, a well-known director in the country music industry.
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Awards and RecognitionsThough the song did not win any major awards, it helped boost Chad Brock's fame as a country artist. The success of "Ordinary Life" considerably raised expectations for Brock's future releases.
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Critical Reception"Ordinary Life" received positive reviews from critics with many praising Chad Brock for his vocals and the song's relatable lyrics.
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Primary InstrumentsThe song heavily features traditional country music instruments including the guitar, fiddle, and drum set.
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Cover VersionsAn interesting fact about "Ordinary Life" is that despite its popularity, it has not been covered extensively by other artists, highlighting the unique appeal of Brock's rendition.
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