Ordinary Girl
Miley Cyrus Lyrics


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Don’t get me wrong – I love who I am
I don’t wanna be ungrateful –
it probably sounds strange
I really love the role I play – the songs I sing –
but with all the fame
The things that seemed so simple –
are suddenly so far out of reach
I wish that they could see that underneath

I’m just an ordinary girl sometimes
I’m lazy – I get bored – I get scared – I feel ignored
I feel happy, I get silly – I choke on my own words
I make wishes, I have dreams, and I still want to believe
Anything can happen in this world – for an ordinary girl
Like you, like me, for an ordinary girl, like you, like me

How are you, hello goodbye
One day here, one day there and again it’s time to go
Ms. popular, always on the road
Put my best foot forward, gotta get on with the show
Strike a pose for the front cover of a magazine
everywhere I arrive I get high fives
They paint me larger than life

I’m just an ordinary girl sometimes
I’m lazy – I get bored – I get scared – I feel ignored
I feel happy, I get silly – I choke on my own words
I make wishes, I have dreams, and I still want to believe
Anything can happen in this world – for an ordinary girl
Like you, like me, for an ordinary girl, like you, like me

So give it everything or nothing at all
Get back up on your feet when you stumble and fall
A little luck can go a long way
So don’t you worry about what people say
Who knows where the wind may blow
For an ordinary girl

I’m just an ordinary girl
Sometimes I’m lazy – I get bored –
I get scared – I feel ignored
I feel happy, I get silly –
I choke on my own words
I make wishes, I have dreams,
And I still want to believe
Anything can happen in this world –
for an ordinary girl
Like you, like me, for an ordinary girl,
like you, like me




For an ordinary girl, for an ordinary girl,
like you, like me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Miley Cyrus's song "Ordinary Girl" express her desire to be seen beyond her fame and celebrity status. Despite loving the role she plays and the songs she sings, she struggles with the complexities that come with being in the public eye. The fame she has acquired makes it difficult for her to enjoy and appreciate the simple things in life. She wishes that people could see her for who she truly is, just an ordinary girl with her own personal struggles and aspirations.


The verse that reads, "I’m just an ordinary girl sometimes, I’m lazy – I get bored – I get scared – I feel ignored. I feel happy, I get silly – I choke on my own words, I make wishes, I have dreams, and I still want to believe. Anything can happen in this world – for an ordinary girl like you, like me, for an ordinary girl, like you, like me," underscores that her celebrity status doesn't make her impervious to emotions and feelings that all ordinary people go through. Her message is that despite fame and fortune, we all have dreams, aspirations, and things that make us feel vulnerable.


In conclusion, "Ordinary Girl" is an introspective and relatable song that reminds us that regardless of our status or achievements, we are all human with insecurities, fears, and aspirations.


Line by Line Meaning

Don’t get me wrong – I love who I am
I appreciate myself, but that doesn't mean I love every aspect of my life


I don’t wanna be ungrateful – it probably sounds strange
I don't want to come across as ungrateful despite being famous and successful, it might sound odd


I really love the role I play – the songs I sing – but with all the fame
I enjoy my job, singing and performing, but with all the fame and attention comes complications


The things that seemed so simple – are suddenly so far out of reach
Things that were once easy, now are difficult to attain with fame surrounding my life


I wish that they could see that underneath
I hope people realize that I am just like everybody else behind the glamour


I’m just an ordinary girl sometimes
Even though people may see me as a celebrity, there are times that I am just a regular person


I’m lazy – I get bored – I get scared – I feel ignored
I experience a range of emotions just like anyone else, including laziness, boredom, fear, and feeling unimportant


I feel happy, I get silly – I choke on my own words
I also have moments of happiness and silliness, but there are times where I struggle to find the right words to say


I make wishes, I have dreams, and I still want to believe
I have aspirations and goals, and I still have a desire to believe in the impossible


Anything can happen in this world – for an ordinary girl
Despite being a celebrity, I believe that anything can happen to anyone, even regular people like me and my fans


Like you, like me, for an ordinary girl, like you, like me
I am just like everyone else, and this includes you too, my fans


One day here, one day there and again it’s time to go
My life is fast-paced, I travel frequently, and it's often time to move on to the next thing


Ms. popular, always on the road
As a popular celebrity, I am frequently traveling for work


Put my best foot forward, gotta get on with the show
I have to remain professional and continue performing no matter how tired or overwhelmed I may feel


Strike a pose for the front cover of a magazine
Part of my job involves doing photoshoots for magazines and putting on a polished image


everywhere I arrive I get high fives
People often recognize me and compliment me with enthusiastic greetings


They paint me larger than life
The media often portrays me as more glamorous and larger than life than how I really am in real life


So give it everything or nothing at all
I need to be committed to my career and work hard to achieve success, or not do it at all


Get back up on your feet when you stumble and fall
When I experience setbacks or failures, I have to get back up and try again


A little luck can go a long way
Luck plays a role in success, and sometimes it can make a big difference


So don’t you worry about what people say
I try not to worry too much about what people say about me or my career


Who knows where the wind may blow
Nobody can predict the future, and anything can happen


For an ordinary girl
Despite my fame, I am still a regular person


For an ordinary girl, for an ordinary girl, like you, like me
I am just like you, my fans, and we are all regular people deep down




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@miyawisu

Sometimes I’m lazy
I get bored
I get scared
I feel ignored
I feel happy, I get silly
I choke on my own words
I make wishes, I have Dreams
And I still want to believe
Anything can happen in this world,
For an ordinary girl



@nicolezarate3937

LYRICS Oh yeah,
La da a da
Don't get me wrong,
I love who I am
I don't wanna be ungrateful
It probably sounds strange
I really love the role I play
The songs I sing
But with all the fame
The things that seem so simple
Suddenly, so far out of reach
Wish that they could see
That underneath
I'm just an ordinary girl!
Sometimes I'm lazy
I get bored, I get scared,
I feel ignored, I feel happy
I get silly, I choke on my own words.
I make wishes, I have dreams,
And I still want to believe,
Anything can happen in this world
For an ordinary girl!
Like you like me
For an ordinary girl
Like you like me
How are you?
Hello, goodbye
One day here,
One day there
And again it's time to go
Miss popular always on the road
Put my best foot forward
Gotta get on with the show. Strike a pose for the front
Cover of a magazine
Everywhere, I arrive I get
High five's
They paint me larger than life
Yeah!
I'm just an ordinary girl!
Sometimes I'm lazy
I get bored, I get scared,
I feel ignored, I feel happy (yeah)
I get silly, I choke on my own words.
I make wishes, I have dreams,
And I still want to believe
Anything can happen in this world
For an ordinary girl!
So give it everything
Or nothin' at all
Get back on your feet
When you stumble and fall
A little luck can go a long way
So don't you worry about
What people say
Who knows where the wind may blow
For an ordinary girl
Mmm
I'm just an ordinary girl!
Sometimes I'm lazy
I get bored, I get scared,
I feel ignored, I feel happy
I get silly, I choke on my own words.
I make wishes, I have dreams,
And I still want to believe,
Anything can happen in this world
For an ordinary girl!
Like you like me (yeah!)
For an ordinary girl
Like you like me
For an ordinary girl
Mmm
For an ordinary girl
Like me, like you



@vitoriamiranda3588

Don't get me wrong
I love who I am
I don't wanna be ungrateful
But it probably sounds strange

I really love
The role I play
The songs I sing
But with all the fame

The things that seems so simple
Are, suddenly, so far out of reach
Wish that they could see the underneath
I'm just an ordinary girl

Sometimes I'm lazy, I get bored
I get scared, I feel ignored
I feel happy, I get silly
I choke on my own words

I make wishes, I have dreams
And I still want to believe
Anything can happen in this world
For an ordinary girl

Like you, like me
For an ordinary girl
Like you, like me

How are you, hello, goodbye
One day here, one day there
And again is time to go

Miss popular, always on the road
Put my best foot forward
Gotta get on with the show

Strike a pose for the front cover of a magazine
Everywhere I arrive I get hi 5's
They pay me larger than life
I'm just an ordinary girl

Sometimes I'm lazy, I get bored
I get scared, I feel ignored
I feel happy, I get silly
I choke on my own words

I make wishes, I have dreams
And I still want to believe
Anything can happen in this world
For an ordinary girl

So give it everything
Or nothing at all
You get back on your feet
When you stumble and fall

A little luck can go a long way
So don't you worry about what people say
Who knows where the wind may blow
For an ordinary girl

I'm just an ordinary girl

Sometimes I'm lazy, I get bored
I get scared, I feel ignored
I feel happy, I get silly
I choke on my own words

I make wishes, I have dreams
And I still want to believe
Anything can happen in this world
For an ordinary girl

Like you, like me
For an ordinary girl
Like you, like me
For an ordinary girl

For an ordinary girl
Like me, like you



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