Ordinary Alex Warren lyrics
Original Lyrics
English
[Verse 1]
They say, "The holy water's watered down
And this town's lost its faith
Our colors will fade eventually"
So, if our time is runnin' out
Day after day
We'll make the mundane our masterpiece
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my love
I take one look at you
[Chorus]
You're takin' me out of the ordinary
I want you layin' me down 'til we're dead and buried
On the edge of your knife, stayin' drunk on your vine
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin' we found
Somethin' so out of the ordinary
You got me kissin' thе ground of your sanctuary
Shatter me with your touch, oh, Lord, return mе to dust
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin' we found
[Verse 2]
Hopeless hallelujah
On this side of Heaven's gate
Oh, my life, how do ya
Breathe and take my breath away?
At your altar, I will pray
You're the sculptor, I'm the clay
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, my, my
[Chorus]
You're takin' me out of the ordinary
I want you layin' me down 'til we're dead and buried
On the edge of your knife, stayin' drunk on your vine
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin' we found
Somethin' so out (Out) of the ordinary (Ordinary)
You got me kissing the ground (Ground) of your sanctuary (Sanctuary)
Shatter me with your touch, oh, Lord, return me to dust
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin' we found
[Bridge]
Somethin' so heavenly, higher than ecstasy
Whenever you're next to me, oh, my, my
World was in black and white until I saw your light
I thought you had to die to find
[Chorus]
Somethin' so out of the ordinary
I want you laying me down 'til we're dead and buried
On the edge of your knife, stayin' drunk on your vine
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin' we found
Somethin' so out (Out) of the ordinary
You got me kissing the ground (Ground) of your sanctuary (Sanctuary)
Shatter me with your touch, oh, Lord, return me to dust
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin' we found
They say, "The holy water's watered down
And this town's lost its faith
Our colors will fade eventually"
So, if our time is runnin' out
Day after day
We'll make the mundane our masterpiece
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my love
I take one look at you
[Chorus]
You're takin' me out of the ordinary
I want you layin' me down 'til we're dead and buried
On the edge of your knife, stayin' drunk on your vine
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin' we found
Somethin' so out of the ordinary
You got me kissin' thе ground of your sanctuary
Shatter me with your touch, oh, Lord, return mе to dust
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin' we found
[Verse 2]
Hopeless hallelujah
On this side of Heaven's gate
Oh, my life, how do ya
Breathe and take my breath away?
At your altar, I will pray
You're the sculptor, I'm the clay
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, my, my
[Chorus]
You're takin' me out of the ordinary
I want you layin' me down 'til we're dead and buried
On the edge of your knife, stayin' drunk on your vine
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin' we found
Somethin' so out (Out) of the ordinary (Ordinary)
You got me kissing the ground (Ground) of your sanctuary (Sanctuary)
Shatter me with your touch, oh, Lord, return me to dust
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin' we found
[Bridge]
Somethin' so heavenly, higher than ecstasy
Whenever you're next to me, oh, my, my
World was in black and white until I saw your light
I thought you had to die to find
[Chorus]
Somethin' so out of the ordinary
I want you laying me down 'til we're dead and buried
On the edge of your knife, stayin' drunk on your vine
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin' we found
Somethin' so out (Out) of the ordinary
You got me kissing the ground (Ground) of your sanctuary (Sanctuary)
Shatter me with your touch, oh, Lord, return me to dust
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin' we found
Translation
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[Verso 1]
Dicen: 'El agua bendita se ha diluido
Y este pueblo perdió su fe
Nuestros colores se desvanecerán eventualmente'
Así que si nuestro tiempo se acaba
Día tras día
Haremos de lo mundano nuestra obra maestra
[Pre-Coro]
Oh, Dios mío
Oh, Dios mío, amor
Te miro una vez
[Coro]
Me sacas de lo ordinario
Quiero que me acuestes hasta que estemos muertos y enterrados
En el filo de tu cuchillo, ebrio de tu vid
Los ángeles en las nubes están celosos al saber que encontramos
Algo tan fuera de lo ordinario
Me tienes besando el suelo de tu santuario
Destrúyeme con tu toque, oh Señor, devuélveme al polvo
Los ángeles en las nubes están celosos al saber que encontramos
[Verso 2]
Aleluya desesperada
En este lado de las puertas del cielo
Oh, mi vida, ¿cómo lo haces?
Respiras y me quitas el aliento
En tu altar, oraré
Eres el escultor, yo soy la arcilla
[Puente]
Algo tan celestial, más alto que el éxtasis
Cada vez que estás junto a mí, oh, Dios mío
El mundo era en blanco y negro hasta que vi tu luz
Pensé que tenías que morir para encontrar
Dicen: 'El agua bendita se ha diluido
Y este pueblo perdió su fe
Nuestros colores se desvanecerán eventualmente'
Así que si nuestro tiempo se acaba
Día tras día
Haremos de lo mundano nuestra obra maestra
[Pre-Coro]
Oh, Dios mío
Oh, Dios mío, amor
Te miro una vez
[Coro]
Me sacas de lo ordinario
Quiero que me acuestes hasta que estemos muertos y enterrados
En el filo de tu cuchillo, ebrio de tu vid
Los ángeles en las nubes están celosos al saber que encontramos
Algo tan fuera de lo ordinario
Me tienes besando el suelo de tu santuario
Destrúyeme con tu toque, oh Señor, devuélveme al polvo
Los ángeles en las nubes están celosos al saber que encontramos
[Verso 2]
Aleluya desesperada
En este lado de las puertas del cielo
Oh, mi vida, ¿cómo lo haces?
Respiras y me quitas el aliento
En tu altar, oraré
Eres el escultor, yo soy la arcilla
[Puente]
Algo tan celestial, más alto que el éxtasis
Cada vez que estás junto a mí, oh, Dios mío
El mundo era en blanco y negro hasta que vi tu luz
Pensé que tenías que morir para encontrar
Meaning & Explanation
Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' is a profound exploration of divine love and human devotion, blending spiritual imagery with intimate romance. The song presents love as a transformative force that elevates the mundane into something sacred. The recurring water imagery ('holy water's watered down') suggests a loss of traditional faith replaced by a personal, passionate devotion. The lyrics create striking paradoxes - being both destroyed ('shatter me') and elevated ('out of the ordinary'), capturing love's dual power to devastate and exalt. The chorus's central metaphor positions the lovers as making angels jealous, suggesting their connection rivals heavenly perfection. Warren masterfully uses religious language ('sanctuary', 'altar', 'pray') to describe romantic love, creating a modern psalm that resonates with spiritual seekers and romantics alike. The bridge's revelation ('World was in black and white until I saw your light') mirrors mystical awakening experiences, while the clay/sculptor metaphor in Verse 2 beautifully expresses surrender in love. This song particularly resonates in our era where many seek spiritual meaning outside traditional structures, offering a blueprint for finding the divine in human connection. The musical arrangement likely enhances this with soaring melodies that mimic the lyrical journey from earthly to celestial.
[Note: This explanation provides key insights into the song's themes and emotions.]
[Note: This explanation provides key insights into the song's themes and emotions.]
