After adding former Aliens guitarist and keyboard player Geoffrey Stapleton and Adelaide born guitarist Robert James, "Ganggajang" became their self titled debut album. With sales in excess of 120,000, it spawned the hit singles "Gimme Some Lovin", "House of Cards", "Giver of Life", "The Bigger They Are" and what some regard as the unofficial Australian national anthem - "Sounds of Then (This is Australia)".
A second album, "GANGAGAIN" was completed in 1987 with the band members going on to pursue individual projects.
In 1991, the band reformed (without Kayellen and Marilyn, who had gone on to successful careers in the film industry), and took to the road for one brief tour.
The audience response was so overwhelming it encouraged the band to record the 3rd album "Lingo" which was released in 1994.
Ganggajang continue to perform across Australia and the world and in February 2001 they completed their third tour of Brazil, performing to enormous crowds .
October 2002 saw the release of the long awaited fourth album, "Oceans and Deserts".
Ordinary World
GANGgajang Lyrics
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Is it you or is it me that's saying the things I say?
You say you're looking at me but all I see is you
And I can only wonder at all the things you do
Get it right sometime, get it right sometime
Someday in an ordinary world
We've seen Mother Nature; we've seen her lost and found
So high, so low sometimes so twisted we can't see
I think I'm looking at you but all I see is me
Get it right sometime, get it right sometime
Someday in an ordinary world
Is it rhyme or reason that makes me thinks this way?
We think we're really living, we're just living for today
We don't seem to know too much our heads are underground
And the future keeps on looming regardless of what we've found
We have found solid gold can be extracted from the earth
With gaudy specks of dead stars we count our worth
Someday in an ordinary world
We just live in an ordinary world
We can do all the ordinary things
We will live in an ordinary world
Ordinary world
The lyrics of the song "Ordinary World" by GANGgajang talk about the complexities of life and how we perceive it. The song starts with a question about whether it is nature or nurture that shapes the way we walk in life. It then moves to a question about who influences our thoughts and actions - is it the person we are with or is it our own individual selves? The singer is unable to understand the actions of the person they are with, and wonders about the motives behind their actions. The chorus says that someday we will get it right in an ordinary world, suggesting that we struggle to find our place in the world and understand human behavior.
The second verse of the song talks about Mother Nature and how she has the power to bring us up and bring us down. The idea of being twisted and not being able to see clearly highlights the confusion and unpredictability of life. The singer reflects on how they may be looking at someone else, but all they see is themselves, suggesting that we project our own insecurities and doubts on others. The chorus repeats and the last few lines say that we live in an ordinary world and can do all of the ordinary things, reminding us that even though life can be complicated, we still have control over our everyday actions and decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it nature or nurture that makes me walk this way?
Am I who I am because of my genetics or upbringing?
Is it you or is it me that's saying the things I say?
Are my thoughts and words my own or influenced by someone else?
You say you're looking at me but all I see is you
I'm focused on you, but all I can see is myself in you.
And I can only wonder at all the things you do
I'm curious about your actions and motivations.
Get it right sometime, get it right sometime
We need to try and do things the right way at some point.
Someday in an ordinary world
We hope for a day in which things are normal and uneventful.
We've seen Mother Nature; we've seen her lost and found
We've experienced the ups and downs of nature and our relationship with it.
Still hanging on her apron strings she spins us all around
We are still dependent on nature, and it affects us in many unpredictable ways.
So high, so low sometimes so twisted we can't see
Nature can be overwhelming and confusing, making it hard to understand.
I think I'm looking at you but all I see is me
When I look at you, I see myself reflected in your actions.
Is it rhyme or reason that makes me thinks this way?
Do I have a logical reason for thinking like this or is it just random?
We think we're really living, we're just living for today
We often focus on the present, without considering the long-term consequences.
We don't seem to know too much our heads are underground
We lack knowledge and understanding, burying our heads in the sand.
And the future keeps on looming regardless of what we've found
Despite our discoveries, the future remains unknown and uncertain.
We have found solid gold can be extracted from the earth
We've discovered valuable resources in the world around us.
With gaudy specks of dead stars we count our worth
We measure our success and wealth with glittering objects that are made from the remnants of ancient stars.
We just live in an ordinary world
We live in a world that is, for the most part, unremarkable and normal.
We can do all the ordinary things
We are capable of mundane tasks and activities.
We will live in an ordinary world
Our lives will continue in this unremarkable and ordinary world.
Ordinary world
A world that is average, routine, and unremarkable.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MARK JOHN CALLAGHAN, ROBERT NELSON JAMES, GRAHAM LESLIE BIDSTRUP
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