Ordinary Girl – English Lyrics

• By: Hannah Montana
• Album: Hannah Montana Forever Soundtrack

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of 'Ordinary Girl' by Hannah Montana, a pop-rock anthem that beautifully articulates the universal desire for authenticity amidst the glitz of celebrity. This song offers a relatable narrative about identity and dreams, making it an engaging listen for language learners. Its clear lyrics and compelling story provide an excellent opportunity to expand your English vocabulary and comprehension while connecting with its powerful message of self-acceptance.

[English]

Oh yeah

La, da, 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

Are 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 fives

They pay me larger than life, yeah

I'm just an ordinary girl

Sometimes I'm lazy, I get bored

I get scared, I feel ignored, yeah

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, yeah

For an ordinary girl

Like you, like me

For an ordinary girl

For an ordinary girl

Like me, like you

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ordinary /ˈɔːrdənəri/ B1	adjective - normal or average; not special or different
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to imagine or hope for something
scared /skɛrd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
bored /bɔːrd/ A2	adjective - feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity
wishes /wɪʃɪz/ A2	noun - a desire or hope for something to happen
fame /feɪm/ B1	noun - the state of being known or recognized by many people
role /roʊl/ B1	noun - the function or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation
show /ʃoʊ/ A1	verb - to allow someone to see something noun - a performance or display
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future
luck /lʌk/ B1	noun - success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
people /ˈpiːpl/ A1	noun - human beings in general or considered collectively
road /roʊd/ A2	noun - a wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface that vehicles can use
wind /wɪnd/ B1	noun - the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction

Key Grammar Structures

• Don't get me wrong, I love who I am

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood (implicit) / Relative Clause

  ➔ The phrase "who I am" is a relative clause functioning as the object of "love". The use of "love" indicates a real situation; therefore, the "subjunctive mood" is only implicit, reflecting a potential desire for a different self, which is then dismissed. "Don't get me wrong" is an idiom used to preemptively avoid misunderstanding.

• The things that seem so simple are suddenly so far out of reach

  ➔ Relative Clause (Subject Complement) / Intensifiers ('so')

  ➔ "that seem so simple" is a relative clause modifying "things". "so far out of reach" utilizes "so" as an intensifier, emphasizing the distance or difficulty.

• Wish that they could see that underneath I'm just an ordinary girl

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood (desire) / Noun Clause

  ➔ "Wish that they could see..." uses the subjunctive mood to express a desire or unreal condition. "that underneath I'm just an ordinary girl" is a noun clause acting as the object of the verb "see".

• Sometimes I'm lazy, I get bored, I get scared, I feel ignored

  ➔ Parallel Structure / Passive Voice (feel ignored)

  ➔ The repetition of "I'm/I get/I feel + adjective/past participle" creates a parallel structure, emphasizing the list of feelings. "feel ignored" uses the passive voice, indicating that the feeling is imposed upon the subject.

• I make wishes, I have dreams, And I still want to believe

  ➔ Coordination / Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ The clauses are coordinated using the conjunction "and", indicating equal importance. "to believe" can be interpreted as an infinitive of purpose (I want to believe in order to...), though it is more generally used.

• Anything can happen in this world

  ➔ Modal Verb (can)

  ➔ "Can" expresses possibility or ability. In this context, it indicates that it is possible for anything to happen.

• Gotta get on with the show

  ➔ Informal Contraction ("Gotta") / Phrasal Verb ("get on with")

  ➔ "Gotta" is an informal contraction of "got to" (meaning "have to"). "get on with" is a phrasal verb meaning "to continue doing something".

• A little luck can go a long way

  ➔ Modal Verb (can) / Idiomatic Expression

  ➔ "Can" expresses possibility. "go a long way" is an idiomatic expression meaning to be very effective or have a significant impact.