Launching their debut album in 2012 on Copenhagen Records, Lukas Graham quickly became a popular live act in Denmark. That success translated to the rest of Europe and caught the attention of Warner Bros. Records who co-signed them in 2013. The band’s music was first introduced worldwide with the release of their two singles "Mama Said" and "7 Years", the latter of which topped various international charts. Their second album was released internationally on April 1.
Ordinary Things
Lukas Graham Lyrics
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But I’m all the same, girl I’m all the same
You thought that you could work me out
Ooh, it’s just that all these ordinary things, ordinary things,
Seem to haunt you, makin’ me wanna dump you.
Just that all these ordinary things, ordinary things
Seems a lot, why don’t we just break it off.
You had me in your hand, I don’t understand
Why you trippin’, cause I ain’t slippin’
Baby I’m your man,
You text excessively, you can’t leave me be
I don’t ask you what you’re up to,
But you keep calling me.
You have got to stop these things,
I need someone with confidence.
Confidence ain’t buying rings
And ask me where I drink my drink.
Cause I don’t need you to tell me what to do
It’s all up in your head,
And I’m just sorry that these ordinary things, ordinary things
Seem to haunt you, makin’ me wanna dump you.
Just that all these ordinary things, ordinary things
Seems a lot, why don’t we just break it off, hey.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh...
We’ve got to end this show, I’ve got to let you go
I can’t stand it, you’re too demanding
You’re such a jealous hoe
You put it in my head, like a bullet made of lead
Baby stop it, you’ve got to drop it.
You should know what happens when you say them things you say
Your value falls, girl it falls
Don’t blame me for sh*t I didn’t do,
Maybe I should have gone and cheated on you
You have got to stop these things,
I need someone with confidence.
Confidence ain’t buying rings
And ask me where I drink my drinks.
Cause I don’t need you to tell me what to do
It’s all up in your head,
And I ain’t sorry that them ordinary things, them ordinary things
Used to haunt you, cause baby now I dumped you.
And all them ordinary things, them ordinary things
Were too much, cause now I broke it off.
The lyrics of Lukas Graham's song Ordinary Things depict a failing relationship, with the singer trying to navigate the insecurities of his partner. He seems to be tired of trying to change himself to appease his girlfriend who doesn't seem comfortable with who he is. The singer highlights how simple things such as his daily routine and where he drinks become a source of contention for his partner. He emphasizes the need for confidence in a relationship and how his girlfriend's behaviour is harmful to their relationship. The chorus implies that they should break it off because the ordinary things in their relationship seem to be haunting his girlfriend, making him feel like ending it is the best option.
Throughout the song, the singer highlights the importance of communication and building trust in a relationship. The conflicting points of view cause a misunderstanding between the couple, leading to their eventual break up. The singer suggests that his girlfriend's insecurities and jealousy cause more harm than good, leading to their dissolution. The lyrics remain centered on the idea that relationships require work and effort to thrive, but at some point, one must realize that it's not worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
You thought that I could change
You believed that I would change for you
But I’m all the same, girl I’m all the same
However, I have not changed and I am still the same person
You thought that you could work me out
You believed that you could figure me out
Ooh, it’s just that all these ordinary things, ordinary things,
The reason you want to break up with me is because of mundane issues
Seem to haunt you, makin’ me wanna dump you.
These ordinary things bother you so much that I am considering breaking up with you
Just that all these ordinary things, ordinary things
It is specifically these mundane issues causing problems in our relationship
Seems a lot, why don’t we just break it off.
These issues may seem small, but they are causing so much trouble that it would be better for us to break up
You had me in your hand, I don’t understand
At one point, you had control over me, and I don't know why
Why you trippin’, cause I ain’t slippin’
You are upset for no reason, because I have not done anything wrong
Baby I’m your man,
I am your romantic partner
You text excessively, you can’t leave me be
You send too many text messages and don't give me any space
I don’t ask you what you’re up to,
I don't interrogate you about your activities
But you keep calling me.
However, you continue to call me all the time
You have got to stop these things,
You need to stop behaving like this
I need someone with confidence.
I need a partner who is self-assured and secure
Confidence ain’t buying rings
Buying expensive gifts does not equate to confidence
And ask me where I drink my drink.
And questioning where I consume my beverages is unnecessary
Cause I don’t need you to tell me what to do
I don't require you to issue directives about my behavior
It’s all up in your head,
Your insecurities and anxieties are manifesting in your behavior
And I’m just sorry that these ordinary things, ordinary things
I regret that our problems stem from such everyday issues
Seem to haunt you, makin’ me wanna dump you.
Your fixation on these mundane things makes me want to end our relationship
Just that all these ordinary things, ordinary things
Again, it is these ordinary things that are causing our issues
Seems a lot, why don’t we just break it off, hey.
These issues loom large in our relationship, so we should break up
We’ve got to end this show, I’ve got to let you go
It is time to end our relationship
I can’t stand it, you’re too demanding
I cannot handle your high-maintenance behavior
You’re such a jealous hoe
You are excessively jealous
You put it in my head, like a bullet made of lead
You insinuated bad things about me that linger in my mind like a heavy weight
Baby stop it, you’ve got to drop it.
You need to stop being jealous and let go of these unfounded thoughts
You should know what happens when you say them things you say
You should be aware of the consequences of the things you say
Your value falls, girl it falls
Your worth decreases when you behave this way
Don’t blame me for sh*t I didn’t do,
Do not accuse me of things I didn't do
Maybe I should have gone and cheated on you
Perhaps I should have betrayed your trust to justify your baseless accusations
And I ain’t sorry that them ordinary things, them ordinary things
I do not regret breaking up due to the mundane issues that plagued our relationship
Used to haunt you, cause baby now I dumped you.
These ordinary matters used to bother you, but now that I have dumped you, they are no longer an issue
And all them ordinary things, them ordinary things
Once again, these mundane things were the root of our problems
Were too much, cause now I broke it off.
These issues became too much for our relationship, which is why I decided to break up
Writer(s): Lukas Forchhammer Copyright: WB Music Corp.
Contributed by Alice J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SKY LINEE
You thought that I could change
But I’m all the same, girl I’m all the same
You thought that you could work me out
Ooh, it’s just that all these ordinary things, ordinary things,
Seem to haunt you, makin’ me wanna dump you.
Just that all these ordinary things, ordinary things
Seems a lot, why don’t we just break it off.
You had me in your hand, I don’t understand
Why you trippin’, cause I ain’t slippin’
Baby I’m your man,
You text excessively, you can’t leave me be
I don’t ask you what you’re up to,
But you keep calling me.
You have got to stop these things,
I need someone with confidence.
Confidence ain’t buying rings
And ask me where I drink my drink.
Cause I don’t need you to tell me what to do
It’s all up in your head,
And I’m just sorry that these ordinary things, ordinary things
Seem to haunt you, makin’ me wanna dump you.
Just that all these ordinary things, ordinary things
Seems a lot, why don’t we just break it off, hey.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh...
We’ve got to end this show, I’ve got to let you go
I can’t stand it, you’re too demanding
You’re such a jealous hoe
You put it in my head, like a bullet made of lead
Baby stop it, you’ve got to drop it.
You should know what happens when you say them things you say
Your value falls, girl it falls
Don’t blame me for sh*t I didn’t do,
Maybe I should have gone and cheated on you
You have got to stop these things,
I need someone with confidence.
Confidence ain’t buying rings
And ask me where I drink my drinks.
Cause I don’t need you to tell me what to do
It’s all up in your head,
And I ain’t sorry that them ordinary things, them ordinary things
Used to haunt you, cause baby now I dumped you.
And all them ordinary things, them ordinary things
Were too much, cause now I broke it off.
Justsomeguy123
These are the songs you forget but most of the time they turn to your favorite
SMCTPG
Lit my 2 fav Lukas Graham songs r both only on Youtube and nowhere else
SrIssy97
@SMCTPG same This is my fav song of lukas graham but cant listen to it on spotify
SMCTPG
@SrIssy97 There's actually a whole album not available in most regions and not on Spotify
SKY LINEE
You thought that I could change
But I’m all the same, girl I’m all the same
You thought that you could work me out
Ooh, it’s just that all these ordinary things, ordinary things,
Seem to haunt you, makin’ me wanna dump you.
Just that all these ordinary things, ordinary things
Seems a lot, why don’t we just break it off.
You had me in your hand, I don’t understand
Why you trippin’, cause I ain’t slippin’
Baby I’m your man,
You text excessively, you can’t leave me be
I don’t ask you what you’re up to,
But you keep calling me.
You have got to stop these things,
I need someone with confidence.
Confidence ain’t buying rings
And ask me where I drink my drink.
Cause I don’t need you to tell me what to do
It’s all up in your head,
And I’m just sorry that these ordinary things, ordinary things
Seem to haunt you, makin’ me wanna dump you.
Just that all these ordinary things, ordinary things
Seems a lot, why don’t we just break it off, hey.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh...
We’ve got to end this show, I’ve got to let you go
I can’t stand it, you’re too demanding
You’re such a jealous hoe
You put it in my head, like a bullet made of lead
Baby stop it, you’ve got to drop it.
You should know what happens when you say them things you say
Your value falls, girl it falls
Don’t blame me for sh*t I didn’t do,
Maybe I should have gone and cheated on you
You have got to stop these things,
I need someone with confidence.
Confidence ain’t buying rings
And ask me where I drink my drinks.
Cause I don’t need you to tell me what to do
It’s all up in your head,
And I ain’t sorry that them ordinary things, them ordinary things
Used to haunt you, cause baby now I dumped you.
And all them ordinary things, them ordinary things
Were too much, cause now I broke it off.
AlexaEinars
WHY did they remove his first album off spotify??????
christian o vlag 🔪🔪
The first music that been created by successful singer
Its salim
Im leaving a comment down here so whenever anyone likes it ill get notified and listen to this masterpiece again & again=)
SMCTPG
Here's to another!!!
Its salim
@SMCTPG thanks dude