Ordinary Man
Bobby G. Cargill Lyrics
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I'm just an ordinary man having some ordinary thoughts.
Thinking we could get together and have ourselves a talk
About the way that I've been feeling since you came into my life.
And will we just be friends, girl? Or will you be my wife?
My whole world seems to brighten up from the smell of your perfume.
If thoughts could be actions, I know how it would be…
You and me together for all eternity.
INSTRUMENTAL BREAK
I know I'll never, never find another to open all my heart.
'Cause I always loved you baby, right from the start.
'Cause I'm an ordinary man having some ordinary thoughts.
Thinking we could get together and have ourselves a talk.
The lyrics to Bobby G. Cargill's song "Ordinary Man" delve into the thoughts and feelings of the singer, who sees himself as an ordinary man. He expresses his desire to have a conversation with someone, possibly a love interest, about the way he's been feeling since they came into his life. He wonders if they will just be friends or if she will be his wife, highlighting his romantic interest in her.
The singer's feelings are further emphasized when he describes the effect that the person he's singing about has on him. Their presence brightens up his world, and he is drawn to the smell of their perfume. However, despite his intense feelings, the singer recognizes that he may not be anything special or extraordinary, yet he still believes in the power of his love. He knows that he will never find another person who can open his heart the way this person has, and he remains hopeful that they will be together for all eternity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just an ordinary man having some ordinary thoughts.
I am an average person with normal thoughts and feelings.
Thinking we could get together and have ourselves a talk
I am hoping that we could meet up and have a conversation.
About the way that I've been feeling since you came into my life.
I want to talk to you about how I have been feeling since you entered my life.
And will we just be friends, girl? Or will you be my wife?
I am curious to know if our relationship will just be friendly or if it will turn into marriage.
You don't know just how I feel when you walk into a room.
I don't think you are aware of the emotions I experience when you enter a room.
My whole world seems to brighten up from the smell of your perfume.
My mood instantly improves once I smell your perfume, making everything brighter.
If thoughts could be actions, I know how it would be… You and me together for all eternity.
If my thoughts could become reality, I would want us to spend the rest of our lives together.
I know I'll never, never find another to open all my heart.
I am certain that there is no one else who I can open up to as much as I can with you.
'Cause I always loved you baby, right from the start.
I have loved you since the beginning of our relationship.
I'm an ordinary man having some ordinary thoughts.
Overall, I am just a regular person with average thoughts and feelings.
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Thanks for posting. I really enjoy your music. My family is from Erath County.