Ordinary World
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Came in from a rainy Thursday on the avenue
Thought I heard you talking softly
I turned on the lights, the TV and the radio
But still I can't escape the ghost of you

What has happened to it all?
Crazy, some'd say
Where is the life that I recognize?
Gone away

But I won't cry for yesterday
There's an ordinary world somehow I have to find
And as I try to make my way
To the ordinary world I will learn to survive

Passion or coincidence once prompted you to say
Pride will tear us both apart
Well, now pride's gone out the window
Cross the rooftops, run away
Left me in the vacuum of my heart

What has happened to me?
Crazy, some'd say
Where is my friend when I need you most?
Gone away

But I won't cry for yesterday
There's an ordinary world somehow I have to find
And as I try to make my way
To the ordinary world I will learn to survive

What has happened to it all?
Crazy, some'd say
Where is the world that I recognize?
Gone away

And I don't cry for yesterday
There's an ordinary world somehow I have to find
And as I try to make my way
To the ordinary world I will learn to survive

Every one
Is my world (I will learn to survive)




Every one, every one
Somehow I have to find

Overall Meaning

"Ordinary World" by Red is a cover of the song by Duran Duran, originally released in 1993. The song is about loss and trying to find one's way back to a sense of normalcy after that loss. The lyrics describe a sense of confusion and longing for what was once familiar, with lines like "Where is the life that I recognize?" and "Where is my friend when I need you most?". The singer of the song is trying to come to terms with the fact that things have changed and they are in a new, more challenging world. However, they are determined to learn to survive and find their way back to the ordinary world they once knew.


The song's lyrics and message have resonated with many people over the years, as loss and change are universal experiences. The cover by Red features powerful vocals and instrumentation that add to the emotional weight of the lyrics. The band's rendition of the song has received praise from fans of both Red and Duran Duran.


Line by Line Meaning

Came in from a rainy Thursday on the avenue
Walking in the rain on a Thursday, I felt downhearted and lonely


Thought I heard you talking softly
I imagined that I heard your voice whispering to me


I turned on the lights, the TV and the radio
To forget about your absence, I turned on every device I could find


But still I can't escape the ghost of you
You haunt me constantly, and I cannot shake your memory


What has happened to it all?
Why has everything changed so drastically?


Crazy, some'd say
Perhaps some people would view my emotions as foolish or irrational


Where is the life that I recognize?
Why have things become so unfamiliar and strange?


Gone away
It seems that what I once knew and held dear has vanished


But I won't cry for yesterday
I won't dwell on the past and let it bring me down


There's an ordinary world somehow I have to find
I must discover a way to exist in this newly-altered reality


And as I try to make my way
As I navigate this difficult path


To the ordinary world I will learn to survive
I will teach myself how to go on living in this unrecognizable world


Passion or coincidence once prompted you to say
At some point, you told me that our connection was either due to strong feelings or chance


Pride will tear us both apart
Your ego and sense of self-importance will drive us apart


Well, now pride's gone out the window
You have apparently learned to let go of your pride


Cross the rooftops, run away
You fled and left me alone with my loneliness


Left me in the vacuum of my heart
You left a void in my heart and soul


Where is my friend when I need you most?
I feel abandoned by someone who was once dear to me


Every one, somehow I have to find
I must discover how to live in a world where it seems everyone has left me behind




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Nigel Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Simon Le Bon, Warren Cuccurullo

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Comments from YouTube:

junior pinheiro

Um clássico que foi aperfeiçoado pela banda red 👏👏👏👏

Orion Grassi

Essa versão é realmente top! Escuta a versão da banda Rust. É uma das minhas versões preferidas.

RedwúlfRC

Wow. Amazing job guys. I love how you kept the same beat but just made it sound more metal

Danilo Lisboa

Espero voltar aqui um dia melhor que o que estou agora... Essa música faz parte de minhas emoções há muito tempo. 2023.23.02

ralph luiz

Fico imensamente satisfeito quando um cover fica bom tanto quanto, ou ainda melhor que o original.

Orion Grassi

Já ouviu a versão da banda Rust? Vale a pena. Tão boa quanto essa. 👊🏻

HISTÓRIAS DO ZÉ

Que canção perfeita ❤️❤️❤️ a voz desse cara é muito divinal 😭

Kenneth Rivera

I still think this is the best cover version of the song. Thank you Red for making this possible for me in my life.

Joshua O

I didn't find this out till a few hours ago. I listened to the original and these both are great

Joshua Walker

I've always loved this song, and though it happens rarely for me, this time the cover improves on the original. Red have captured every little melancholy element I loved about Duran Duran's version and taken it to another level. The vocal ad libs towards the end, the harmonies, the orchestral parts, the subtle piano in the verses... it all enhances an already brilliant song.

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