In the 60's, Colin Blunstone was the lead singer of the Zombies, a British … Read Full Bio ↴In the 60's, Colin Blunstone was the lead singer of the Zombies, a British band that developed a distinctive, jazzy sound, in which his soft, laid-back, almost hesitant voice was offset against the equally soft, but flexible and pointy instruments of organ, drum, and bass.

The Zombies disbanded. In the early 70's, Blunstone re-emerged as a solo act, and scored several major hits. The music featured rhythm guitar now and ranged from string arranged melodies, to rock, to American folk. The Zombies were never far away; for instance, "Andorra", written by co-Zombies Rod Argent and White, is a remake of "Time of the Season".

"One Year" was his first solo album.

In the late 70's Colin lent his voice to The Alan Parsons Project, a logical progression from his solo work, as can be heard in a song such as "Old and Wise".

Colin is currently touring and recording again with Rod Argent, another founder member of the Zombies, performing both new material and hits from their joint and solo careers.

Ain't it Funny
Colin Blunstone Lyrics

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Ain't it funny
How it may be a bad weather day
You can feel happy
In a most extraordinary way
Ain't it funny
Though it may shine all day long
You can feel down, wear a frown
And your face is as long,

As long as a mile

You have to give before you take
The choice is yours
So why not make it
It's easier than A.B.C.
If you really try
It's so easy, so easy

Ain't it funny
How you listen
To things that you say
Makes you wonder what on earth
Made your mind work that way
Ain't it funny
How often things seem to go wrong
You can feel down, wear a frown
And your face is as long
As long as a mile

Ain't it funny
Now how long had I known you
Before I first saw, wanted more

For the first time
I knew what I had to do

Overall Meaning

The song "Ain't it Funny" by Colin Blunstone is a contemplative piece about the ups and downs of life, and how we have the ability to choose our perspective on things. Blunstone observes that it can be a "bad weather day" yet we can still feel happy, or conversely, the sun can be shining but we can feel down. This observation suggests that our well-being is not necessarily determined by external factors, but rather by our own internal state of mind. The imagery of a face as "long as a mile" when we feel down is effective in conveying the depth of those emotions.

Blunstone's reflective tone continues as he offers the wisdom that we must give before we can take. This suggests that we must offer our own positivity and kindness to others before we can expect to receive it ourselves. He encourages us to make this choice, and implies that it is an easy one to make if we are willing to try. The repeated refrain of "it's so easy, so easy" reinforces this idea.

In the final verse, Blunstone turns to a more personal topic - his newfound attraction to someone. He reflects on how he had known them for a while, but it wasn't until a certain moment that he realized he wanted more. This shift in tone adds another layer to the song, as it suggests that our emotions can be complex and unpredictable, even when we think we have a handle on them.

Overall, the message of the song is that life can be full of surprises and challenges, but we have the power to choose our response to them. By giving kindness and positivity to others, we can create a happier and more fulfilling life for ourselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Ain't it funny
Isn't it ironic

How it may be a bad weather day
Sometimes bad things can happen but you can still feel happy

You can feel happy
It's possible to be happy despite external circumstances

In a most extraordinary way
In a way that's surprising or unexpected

Though it may shine all day long
Even if everything seems perfect

You can feel down, wear a frown
You can still be sad

And your face is as long, As long as a mile
You look very sad

You have to give before you take
You need to contribute before you can receive

The choice is yours
It's up to you to decide

So why not make it
Why not choose

It's easier than A.B.C.
It's very simple

If you really try
If you put in effort

It's so easy, so easy
It's really not that hard

How you listen
The way you pay attention

To things that you say
To your own words

Makes you wonder what on earth Made your mind work that way
You might question why you think the way you do

How often things seem to go wrong
How frequently things don't go as planned

Now how long had I known you
I have known you for a while now

Before I first saw, wanted more For the first time
Before I realized I wanted something more from you

I knew what I had to do
I knew what actions I needed to take

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mark Rooney, Irving Lorenzo, Tiheem Crocker, Craig Mack, Osten Harvey, Jeffrey Atkins, Ashanti Douglas, 7 Marcus Aurelius

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