To date they have found their biggest hits include Mozart's House and the massive UK number one single, "Rather Be" with singer Jess Glynne which won the 2015 Grammy for Best Dance Recording
Extraordinary
Clean Bandit Lyrics
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I've tried to show you, my door is open
I don't know how much more I can take
Since you've chosen, to leave me frozen
Am I the only one, who sees what you've become?
Will you drift away?
We're running out of time, two wrongs can make it right
Could I make you stay?
People making choices they can't fake
Sacrifice it all and maybe say
Something extraordinary
Something real (something real)
To fill my days and nights with something
That I can feel (I can feel)
I'm not gonna compromise
Surely you can sympathize?
Say you feel the same
You've wandered down a path I can't explain
Have you seen her? The grass is greener
To let me pass you by would be a shame
If she's your only then why're lonely?
'Cause I'm the only one, who know the things you've done
I'm so good for you
We're running out of time, two wrongs can make it right
Could I make you do
Something extraordinary
Something real (something real)
To fill my days and nights with something
That I can feel (I can feel)
I'm not gonna compromise
Surely you can sympathize
Say you feel the same
Just don't say it will be alright
I'm not holding yourself in your arms tonight
Don't say it will all be fine
In only a moment you'll say goodbye
I, I, I, I, I, I, I
I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I
Something extraordinary
Something real (something real)
To fill my days and nights with something
That I can feel (I can feel)
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh,
I, I, I, I, I, I, I
I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I
Something extraordinary
Something real
To fill my days and nights with something
That I can feel
Just don't say it will be alright
I'm not holding yourself in your arms tonight
Don't say it will all be fine
In only a moment you'll say goodbye
The lyrics of Clean Bandit's song "Extraordinary" are an exploration of a relationship that has gone sour, as the singer tries to convince their partner to stay and make things work. The song begins with the sense that something is not right, and the singer has been trying to communicate this to their partner, but to no avail. The door is open for them to come back, but they have chosen to leave, leaving the singer feeling frozen and at a loss for what to do. The chorus asks for something extraordinary, something real, that can fill their days and nights with something they can feel. They are not willing to compromise, but they hope that their partner can sympathize and feel the same.
The second verse of the song has the singer trying to make a case for why their partner should come back to them. Their partner has gone down a path that they can't explain and has found something that they believe is better, represented by the grass being greener. The singer is trying to convince them not to let them pass by because they would be a great match, and they could fix things if they worked together. The chorus repeats again, with the same plea for something real to fill the emptiness between them.
The bridge of the song seems to be a plea for honesty. They don't want their partner to say that everything will be alright or fine if it isn't true because they don't want to be holding themselves in their arms at night. They don't want to hear goodbye in a moment, so they are pleading with their partner to be honest and real with them. The final chorus repeats, with the same emotional plea for something extraordinary to fill their days and nights with something they can feel.
Line by Line Meaning
You can see there's something in the way
There is an unexplained aspect that is influencing the situation
I've tried to show you, my door is open
I have been transparent and available to you
I don't know how much more I can take
I am close to reaching my limit
Since you've chosen, to leave me frozen
Your decision to leave has left me emotionally stagnant
Am I the only one, who sees what you've become?
Is it just me who has noticed the changes in you?
Will you drift away?
Are you going to leave me without warning?
We're running out of time, two wrongs can make it right
We need to act fast and come up with a plan to fix this problem
Could I make you stay?
Is there anything I can do to convince you to stay?
People making choices they can't fake
People are making decisions that they cannot pretend to agree with
Sacrifice it all and maybe say
Risk everything and possibly admit the truth
Something extraordinary
Something exceptional and beyond ordinary
Something real (something real)
Something that is sincere and authentic
To fill my days and nights with something
To have something that occupies my thoughts and time constantly
That I can feel (I can feel)
That has a genuine and tangible effect on me
I'm not gonna compromise
I refuse to settle for less
Surely you can sympathize?
Can't you understand where I am coming from?
Say you feel the same
Admit that you share the same sentiment as I do
You've wandered down a path I can't explain
You have taken a route that I cannot comprehend
Have you seen her? The grass is greener
Have you found someone else who you think is better?
To let me pass you by would be a shame
It would be a waste to let me go unnoticed
If she's your only then why're lonely?
If you have found someone then why do you still feel alone?
'Cause I'm the only one, who know the things you've done
I am the only person who knows your true actions
I'm so good for you
I have a positive impact on your life
Could I make you do
Is there anything I can do to make you act differently?
Just don't say it will be alright
Please don't give me false hope
I'm not holding yourself in your arms tonight
I am not comforting myself with thoughts of you tonight
Don't say it will all be fine
Please don't reassure me with untruths
In only a moment you'll say goodbye
You will leave me without any notice
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: GUSTAVE RUDMAN, JACK PATTERSON, GRACE CHATTO, JIMMY NAPLES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@daybergchavez
LYRICS:
You can see there's something in the way
I've tried to show you, my door is open
I don't know how much more I can take
Since you've chosen, to leave me frozen
Am I the only one, who sees what you've become?
Will you drift away?
We're running out of time, two wrongs can make it right
Could I make you stay?
People making choices they can't fake
Sacrifice it all and maybe say
Something extraordinary
Something real (something real)
To fill my days and nights with something
That I can feel (I can feel)
I'm not gonna compromise
Surely you can sympathize?
Say you feel the same
You've wandered down a path I can't explain
Have you seen her? The grass is greener
To let me pass you by would be a shame
If she's your only then why're you lonely?
Cause I'm the only one, who know the things you've done
I'm so good for you
We're running out of time, two wrongs can make it right
Could I make you do
Something extraordinary
Something real (something real)
To fill my days and nights with something
That I can feel (I can feel)
I'm not gonna compromise
Surely you can sympathize?
Say you feel the same
Just don't say it will be alright
I'm not holding yourself in your arms tonight
Don't say it will all be fine
In only a moment you'll say goodbye
I, I, I, I, I, I, I...
I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I...
Something extraordinary
Something real
To fill my days and nights with something
That I can feel (I can feel)
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh,
I, I, I, I, I, I, I...
I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I...
Something extraordinary
Something real
To fill my days and nights with something
That I can feel (I can feel)
Just don't say it will be alright
I'm not holding yourself in your arms tonight
Don't say it will all be fine
In only a moment you'll say goodbye
@giu_ppi
You can see there's something in the way
I've tried to show you, my door is open
I don't know how much more I can take
Since you've chosen, to leave me frozen
Am I the only one, who sees what you've become?
Will you drift away?
We're running out of time, two wrongs can make it right
Could I make you stay?
People making choices they can't fake
Sacrifice it all and maybe say
Something extraordinary
Something real (something real)
To fill my days and nights with something
That I can feel (I can feel)
I'm not gonna compromise
Surely you can sympathize?
Say you feel the same
You've wandered down a path I can't explain
Have you seen her? The grass is greener
To let me pass you by would be a shame
If she's your only then why're lonely?
'Cause I'm the only one, who know the things you've done
I'm so good for you
We're running out of time, two wrongs can make it right
Could I make you do
Something extraordinary
Something real (something real)
To fill my days and nights with something
That I can feel (I can feel)
I'm not gonna compromise
Surely you can sympathize
Say you feel the same
Just don't say it will be alright
I'm not holding yourself in your arms tonight
Don't say it will all be fine
In only a moment you'll say goodbye
I, I, I, I, I, I, I
I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I
Something extraordinary
Something real (something real)
To fill my days and nights with something
That I can feel (I can feel)
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh,
I, I, I, I, I, I, I
I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I
Something extraordinary
Something real
To fill my days and nights with something
That I can feel
Just don't say it will be alright
I'm not holding yourself in your arms tonight
Don't say it will all be fine
In only a moment you'll say goodbye
@domanametta3275
The old clean bandit was so classical and special
@user-vi3vf9mb2e
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agvdaIHD0ek
@MY-cv2xr
seriously... they were incredible!
@leung6587
They are now creating some very basic music smh
@kokaioh9942
Indeed. They are stooping low in the lyrics now, but they never achieved the same success as in Rather Be.
@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa617
lastimosamente se fueron al lado comercial de la musica
@le__le
didn’t realise how underrated this was when i was younger.. it’s such a catchy and pretty song, truly deserved better
@zombieromi
100%
@chunky539
This song still brings a tear to my eye, it came out around the time of my nephews birth. He was 4 months premature and everyday was a struggle to get up and go to the hospital and see him, he was so tiny and the chances he wasn't going to make it were high. I found Clean Bandit around this time and listened to this song everyday on my ride to see him. He's grown up now and just started first grade.
@yeshellomaria
Awe <3