Ordinary Day
Vanessa Carlton
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Just a day, just an, ordinary day Just tryin' to get by Just a boy, just an, ordinary boy but He was looking to the sky and As he asked if I would come along I started to realize that everyday he finds just what he's lookin' for And like a shooting star he shines, and he said Take my hand, live while you can, Don't you see your dreams lie right in the palm of your hand And as he spoke, he spoke, ordinary words Though they did not feel For I felt what I had not felt before And you'd swear those words could heal and As I looked up into those eyes, his vision borrows mine And I know he's no stranger For I feel I've held him for all of time, and he said (chorus) Please come with me, see what I see Touch the stars for time will not flee Time will not flee, can't you see Just a dream, just an, ordinary dream As I wake in bed And that boy, that ordinary boy Was it all in my head? Didn't he ask if I would come along It all seemed so real, but as I looked to the door I saw that boy standing there with a deal, and he said (chorus) Just a day, just an ordinary day Just tryin' to get by Just a boy, just an ordinary boy, but He was looking to the sky
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Written by: VANESSA CARLTON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Ordinary Day" is performed by Vanessa Lee Carlton, an American singer-songwriter and musician. Born on August 16, 1980, Carlton started playing the piano at a young age and later attended the School of American Ballet. Her music is primarily pop but also incorporates elements of rock and indie.
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Release Details"Ordinary Day" is a song from Vanessa Carlton's debut album, "Be Not Nobody," which was released in the year 2002.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to achieve success in the music charts. In the US, it climbed to the 30th spot of the Billboard Hot 100. In Australia, it made it to number 3 on the ARIA charts.
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CompositionThe song is written in the key of F Major and contains a common pop rhythm, with Vanessa Carlton's piano playing being a noticeable feature. The song was composed by Vanessa Carlton herself.
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Lyrical Content"Ordinary Day" describes a warm and hopeful view of life. It talks about believing in the existence of extraordinary beauty within an ordinary day and finding that beauty in simple things.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ordinary Day" was directed by Marc Klasfeld. It features Vanessa Carlton playing the piano in a park, as various scenes play out around her, further enhancing the narrative of finding beauty in ordinary things.
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Notable PerformanceVanessa Carlton performed "Ordinary Day" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2002, which helped bolster the song's popularity.
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ReviewsCritics have praised the song for its lyrical content and Carlton's distinct piano style. Billboard, in particular, hailed Carlton as a talented new singer-songwriter to watch.
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LegacyEven years after its release, "Ordinary Day" remains one of Vanessa Carlton's most memorable and popular tracks and has become a classic of early 2000s pop music.
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Usage in Media"Ordinary Day" has been featured in several popular TV shows, including "Scrubs" and "Dawson's Creek," helping boost the song's popularity and recognition.
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