Ordinary World

Miranda Lambert, Green Day

About Ordinary World

Ordinary World is a 2016 American comedy film written and directed by Lee Kirk. The film stars Billie Joe Armstrong in his first leading role, as well as Judy Greer, Selma Blair, Dallas Roberts, Chris Messina, Fred Armisen, Brian Baumgartner, and Kevin Corrigan. Filming began late 2014 in New York City. The film was originally screened at the Tribeca as Geezer, before its title was changed to Ordinary World, named after a song heard in the film. It is also the closing track on Green Day's 2016 album Revolution Radio, which was released a week earlier.  


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2017
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Where can I find the city of shining light
In an ordinary world?
How can I leave a buried treasure behind
In an ordinary world?

The days into years roll by
It's where that I live until I die
Ordinary world

What would you wish if you saw a shooting star
In an ordinary world?
I've walked to the end of the earth and afar
In an ordinary world

Baby, I don't have much
But what we have is more than enough
Ordinary world

Where can I find the city of shining light?
In an ordinary world
How can I leave a buried treasure behind?
In an ordinary world

Baby, I don't have much
But what we have is more than enough
Ordinary world

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Green Day

Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, drummer Tré Cool and guitarist and backing vocalist Jason White, who became a full member after playing in the band as a session and touring guitarist for 13 years. Cool replaced former drummer John Kiffmeyer in 1990, prior to the recording of the band's second studio album, Kerplunk (1992). more »

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Written by: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG

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15 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"Ordinary World" is a song by American punk rock band Green Day from their twelfth studio album, "Revolution Radio".
Release Date
It was released on October 2016 as the third single of the album.
Song Length
The song runs for a duration of approximately three minutes.
Genre
"Ordinary World" falls in the genre of pop punk and punk rock.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Rock Airplay chart in the United States.
Song's Inspiration
It was inspired by Billie Joe Armstrong's role in the 2016 film of the same name.
Career Impact
This song marked a tonal shift from their traditionally more aggressive style to a softer, acoustic sound which surprised and excited fans.
Music Video
The official music video features footage of the band's lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong, performing the song acoustically on a stage.
Movie Connection
The song served as the title track for the film "Ordinary World", in which Armstrong starred.
Live Performances
Green Day has frequently performed "Ordinary World" during their live concerts, often as a duo performance by Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt.
Fan Reception
While it may not resemble their traditional punk sound, “Ordinary World” quickly became a fan favorite due to its heartfelt lyrics and softer melody.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics of "Ordinary World" reflect on longing for simplicity and normalcy in a chaotic world, reflecting the band's own journey through stardom.
Album Success
The album "Revolution Radio" which features "Ordinary World", debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Covers and Tributes
Several artists have covered "Ordinary World", demonstrating the song's broad appeal and the high respect for Green Day within the music industry.
Music Critics' Review
Although Billboard didn’t love it calling it the least impressive track on the album, Rolling Stone disagreed and praised it, proving the song was somewhat divisive among critics.

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