Ordinary World
Green Day
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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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Written by: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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".
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Release DateIt was released on October 2016 as the third single of the album.
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Song LengthThe song runs for a duration of approximately three minutes.
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Genre"Ordinary World" falls in the genre of pop punk and punk rock.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Rock Airplay chart in the United States.
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Song's InspirationIt was inspired by Billie Joe Armstrong's role in the 2016 film of the same name.
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Career ImpactThis song marked a tonal shift from their traditionally more aggressive style to a softer, acoustic sound which surprised and excited fans.
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Music VideoThe official music video features footage of the band's lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong, performing the song acoustically on a stage.
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Movie ConnectionThe song served as the title track for the film "Ordinary World", in which Armstrong starred.
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Live PerformancesGreen Day has frequently performed "Ordinary World" during their live concerts, often as a duo performance by Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt.
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Fan ReceptionWhile it may not resemble their traditional punk sound, “Ordinary World” quickly became a fan favorite due to its heartfelt lyrics and softer melody.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Ordinary World" reflect on longing for simplicity and normalcy in a chaotic world, reflecting the band's own journey through stardom.
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Album SuccessThe album "Revolution Radio" which features "Ordinary World", debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Covers and TributesSeveral artists have covered "Ordinary World", demonstrating the song's broad appeal and the high respect for Green Day within the music industry.
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Music Critics' ReviewAlthough 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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