Ordinary Day
Great Big Sea
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I've got a smile on my face, and I've got four walls around me I've got the sun in the sky, all the water surround me Oh you know, ya I've been down and sometimes I'll lose I've been battered, but I'll never bruise... it's not so bad And I say way-hey-hey, it's just an ordinary day And it's all your state of mind At the end of the day, You've just got to say... it's all right. Gina sings on the corner, what keeps her from dying Let them say what they want, but she won't stop trying..Oh you know, She might stumble, they push her 'round She might fall, but she'll never lie down...it's not so bad And I say way-hey-hey, it's just an ordinary day And it's all your state of mind At the end of the day, You've just got to say... it's all right. It's alright, it's alright...it's ALRIGHT. 'Cause in this beautiful life there's always some sorrow And It's a double-edged knife, but there's always tomorrow..Oh you know, It's up to you now if you sink or swim, Just keep the faith and you're ship will come in?.it's not so bad And I say way-hey-hey, it's just an ordinary day And it's all your state of mind At the end of the day, You've just got to say... I say way-hey-hey, it's just an ordinary day And it's all your state of mind At the end of the day, You've just got to say... it's all right, it's all right I've got a smile on my face, and I've got four walls around me
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Written by: HAL KETCHUM, DARRELL SCOTT
Lyrics © LEAN GROUND MUSIC LTD., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Ordinary Day" by Great Big Sea was released in the year 1997.
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AlbumThis track is part of the Canadian folk-rock band's third album, "Play," which marked a departure from their traditional maritime sound.
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GenreThe song incorporates elements of modern folk, rock, and traditional maritime music, characteristic of Great Big Sea's unique genre fusion.
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Lead SingerAlan Doyle, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, is known for his powerful, unique voice that carries this song.
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InspirationThe song is regarded as an anthem for ordinary people going about their everyday lives, emphasizing the beauty and importance of routine.
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Peak Chart PositionIn Canada, "Ordinary Day" peaked at number three on the RPM Country Tracks chart and number 11 on the RPM Top Singles chart.
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WriterThe song was co-written by Séan McCann and band's lead vocalist Alan Doyle.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ordinary Day" is filmed in black and white and features a theme of homecoming, matching the band's Atlantic Canadian roots.
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Live Performances"Ordinary Day" has become a staple track at the band's live performances, often sparking crowd sing-alongs.
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Awards and Accolades"Play," the album featuring "Ordinary Day," won the 1998 East Coast Music Award for Album of the Year.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have performed cover versions of "Ordinary Day," indicating the song's influence and popularity in the folk and rock music communities.
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