Life is so much simpler wh… Read Full Bio ↴Everybody wants you to be ordinary, ordinary
Life is so much simpler when you're ordinary, ordinary
We won't be normalized,
We have dreams to realize!
We won't be traumatized
We have dreams to realize!
Stay, stay deranged
People like you better when you're ordinary, ordinary
So why don't you surrender and be ordinary, ordinary?
We won't be normalized,
We have dreams to realize!
We won't be traumatized
We have dreams to realize!
Stay, stay deranged
Don't let them convince you to be ordinary, ordinary
You can be the star of anti-ordinary, ordinary!
Stay, stay deranged
Stay, stay, stay
Stay, stay deranged
We won't be normalized,
We have dreams to realize!
We won't be traumatized
We have dreams to realize!
Everybody wants you to be ordinary, ordinary
Life is so much simpler when you're ordinary, ordinary
People like you better when you're ordinary, ordinary
So why don't you surrender and be ordinary, ordinary?
Don't let them convince you to be ordinary, ordinary
You can be the star of anti-ordinary, ordinary!
Anti Ordinary
Ashbury Heights Lyrics
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Life is so much simpler when you're ordinary, ordinary
We won't be normalized,
We have dreams to realize!
We won't be traumatized
We have dreams to realize!
Stay, stay deranged
People like you better when you're ordinary, ordinary
So why don't you surrender and be ordinary, ordinary?
We won't be normalized,
We have dreams to realize!
We won't be traumatized
We have dreams to realize!
Stay, stay deranged
Don't let them convince you to be ordinary, ordinary
You can be the star of anti-ordinary, ordinary!
Stay, stay deranged
Stay, stay, stay
Stay, stay deranged
We won't be normalized,
We have dreams to realize!
We won't be traumatized
We have dreams to realize!
Everybody wants you to be ordinary, ordinary
Life is so much simpler when you're ordinary, ordinary
People like you better when you're ordinary, ordinary
So why don't you surrender and be ordinary, ordinary?
Don't let them convince you to be ordinary, ordinary
You can be the star of anti-ordinary, ordinary!
The lyrics to Ashbury Heights’ song Anti Ordinary are a celebration of individuality and rejecting societal norms that pressure individuals to conform and be “ordinary”. The opening lines suggest that there is a general desire among people for others to be “ordinary” since life is “simpler” that way. However, the chorus emphasizes that the singer and their comrades “won’t be normalized” and “won’t be traumatized” since they have dreams to realize. The repeated phrase “stay deranged” further highlights this idea of embracing one’s unique perspective and behaviors.
The second verse encourages the listener to resist the pressure to be “ordinary” and surrender to conformity by holding onto their dreams and remaining convinced of their value. The final lines encourage the listener to be proud of their unconventional identity, to reject the push for them to be “ordinary” and instead “be the star of anti-ordinary”.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody wants you to be ordinary, ordinary
Society expects you to conform and be like everyone else
Life is so much simpler when you're ordinary, ordinary
Following the norm is easier as there's no resistance and no need for individuality
We won't be normalized,
We won't let societal norms dictate us
We have dreams to realize!
We have ambitions to achieve and goals to fulfill
We won't be traumatized
We won't allow ourselves to be oppressed by the society's expectations
Stay, stay deranged
Always stay unique and true to yourself
People like you better when you're ordinary, ordinary
People often prefer those who are similar to them and easily predictable
So why don't you surrender and be ordinary, ordinary?
Why not give in to society's expectations and be like everyone else?
Don't let them convince you to be ordinary, ordinary
Ignore the pressure to conform and stay true to who you are
You can be the star of anti-ordinary, ordinary!
You have the potential to be different and unique, and that can make you stand out in a positive way
Contributed by Aria R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.