Ordinary – English Lyrics

• By: Alex Warren
• Album: You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1)

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the beauty in the mundane with Alex Warren's 'Ordinary,' a song that elevates everyday love to something truly extraordinary. Perfect for learners, the song showcases accessible lyrics and heartfelt emotion, offering a glimpse into the power of simple language to convey profound feelings and the beauty of turning ordinary moments into cherished memories.

[English]

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

Oh, my, my

Oh, my, my love

I take one look at you

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

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

Oh, my, my

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

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

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

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ordinary /ˈɔːrdənəri/ B1	adjective - normal or usual; not special
faith /feɪθ/ B1	noun - complete trust or confidence in someone or something
masterpiece /ˈmæstərˌpiːs/ B2	noun - a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ B2	adjective - feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages
sanctuary /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/ B2	noun - a place of refuge or safety
breathe /briːð/ B1	verb - to take air into the lungs and let it out again
dust /dʌst/ A2	noun - fine, dry particles of matter
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
knife /naɪf/ A2	noun - a tool used for cutting
heavenly /ˈhɛvənli/ B2	adjective - of or relating to heaven; divine
color /ˈkʌlər/ A1	noun - the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A2	noun - the solid surface of the earth
take /teɪk/ A1	verb - to grasp or seize something

Key Grammar Structures

• The holy water's watered down

  ➔ Passive Voice (Present Simple)

  ➔ The "passive voice" is used when the focus is on the action and the object rather than the doer of the action. Here, "watered down" describes the state of the "holy water" without specifying who diluted it.

• So, if our time is runnin' out / Day after day / We'll make the mundane our masterpiece

  ➔ First Conditional

  ➔ The "First Conditional" is used to talk about a real and possible situation in the future and its likely result. It follows the structure "If + present simple, will + base verb". "runnin' out" is an informal form of "running out."

• I want you layin' me down 'til we're dead and buried

  ➔ Verb + Object + Present Participle

  ➔ This structure, "want + object + -ing form" (or present participle), expresses a desire for someone else to perform an ongoing or continuous action. "layin' me down" is an informal form of "laying me down."

• The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin' we found

  ➔ Present Participle Clause

  ➔ A "present participle clause" (here, "knowin' we found") functions adverbially, providing additional information about the main clause, often indicating a reason, cause, or an accompanying action. "knowin'" is an informal form of "knowing."

• You got me kissin' the ground of your sanctuary

  ➔ Causative Verb ("get + object + -ing")

  ➔ The "causative verb" structure "get + object + -ing form" means to cause or persuade someone to do something, or to make something happen. "kissin'" is an informal form of "kissing."

• Shatter me with your touch, oh, Lord, return me to dust

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The "imperative mood" is used to give commands, make requests, or offer advice. It typically uses the base form of the verb and often omits the subject "you."

• World was in black and white until I saw your light

  ➔ Adverbial Clause of Time ("until")

  ➔ An "adverbial clause of time" introduced by "until" specifies the point in time when the action in the main clause stopped or changed.

• I thought you had to die to find / Somethin' so out of the ordinary

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ The "infinitive of purpose" (here, "to find") is used to explain the reason or purpose behind an action. It answers the question "why?"

• Whenever you're next to me, oh, my, my

  ➔ Adverbial Clause of Time ("Whenever")

  ➔ An "adverbial clause of time" introduced by "whenever" means "every time" or "at any time that," indicating a recurring or habitual action or state.

• Somethin' so heavenly, higher than ecstasy

  ➔ Comparative Adjective Phrase

  ➔ A "comparative adjective phrase" (here, "higher than ecstasy") is used to compare two things, indicating that one possesses a quality to a greater degree than the other.