Funny Little World

Alexander Rybak

About Funny Little World

"Funny Little World" is a song by Norwegian singer–songwriter Alexander Rybak from his debut studio album, Fairytales. It was released in Norway on May 13, 2009 by EMI Records as the second single from the album. "Funny Little World" was written by Alexander Rybak and produced by Henrik Wikström and Amir Aly. "Funny Little World" received positive critical appreciation with most Norwegian critics. The song entered the Norwegian charts at #2 in its first week, only beaten by Rybak's own "Fairytale". "Funny Little World" was first released digitally as a Platekompaniet exclusive in Norway on May 13, Alexander Rybak's birthday. The song reached the top spot in its second week. Alexander Rybak performed an acoustic version of the song for the first time at a press conference at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia. 


Year:
2009
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Suddenly I'm famous,
And people know my name.
I've got a thousand girls just waiting,
And therefore it's a shame
That my heart has been captured
By your funny little smile.
And finally I'm happy,
If only for a while.

People call me stupid,
For treating you like a queen.
But I don't even worry,
'Cause you're my unforeseen
And I hope that you'll be with me,
If only in my dreams.
But here you are next to me,
And you're glad, or so it seems.

[Chorus]
And I don't know for sure
Where this is going.
Still I hope for more, and more.
'Cause who would know that you
Would treat me like a boy,
And I treat you like a girl,
In this funny little world.

Don't promise me for ever,
Just love me day by day.
No one knows the future,
We're young, but that's OK.
'Cause you'll always be a part of me,
Whatever life will bring.
And people have to bear with you,
This silly song I sing.

Your boyfriends might be angry,
My girlfriends might be blue.
But no one can deny it,
From now on I love you.
I have to say it's new to me,
This feeling in my heart.
Guess I've been kind of lonely,
And you've been kind of smart.

[Chorus: x2]

This funny little world.

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Alexander Rybak

Alexander Igoryevich Rybak (Russian: Алекса́ндр И́горевич Рыба́к) or in Belarusian Alyaxandr Igaravich Rybak (Аляксандр І́гаравіч Рыбак), born 13 May 1986 in Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union is a Norwegian singer-composer, violinist, pianist, writer, and actor. Representing Norway in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow, Russia, Rybak won the contest with 387 points—the highest tally any country has achieved in the history of Eurovision—with "Fairytale", a song he wrote and composed. His debut album, Fairytales, charted in the top 20 in nine European countries, including a No. 1 position in Norway and Russia. more »

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Written by: ALEXANDER RYBAK, HENRIK WIKSTROM, AMIR ALY

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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Funny Little World" is a song by Norwegian singer, songwriter, and violinist Alexander Rybak. Rybak came to international prominence as the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, where he represented Norway with the song "Fairytale."
Song Release
It was released as a single in April 2009 and is part of his debut studio album, "Fairytales."
Album Success
The album "Fairytales" peaked at number 1 in the Norwegian and Russian charts, and at number 2 in the Danish and Swedish charts.
Genre Classification
The song is often classified as pop and folk-pop. Rybak is known for incorporating violin and folk elements into his music.
Lyrics and Song Theme
The lyrics of "Funny Little World" talk about the happy surprise of falling in love unexpectedly. The song has an optimistic and upbeat tone, reflecting Rybak's romanticized perception of love.
MV Details
A music video for "Funny Little World" was released in May of 2009. The video lives up to the song's whimsical title, featuring Rybak playing his violin in various settings and adventuring with a female love interest.
Commercial Performance
Although not as internationally successful as "Fairytale", "Funny Little World" still managed to reach the top 20 in Norway, peaking at number 14.
Live Performances
Alexander Rybak has performed "Funny Little World" live on several occasions during his concerts, and often includes a violin solo in his performances.
Fan Reception
"Funny Little World" is a favorite among fans and is often cited for its catchy melody and positive message. It continues to be a popular song among Rybak's fanbase.
General Popularity
Despite being less popular than "Fairytale", "Funny Little World" remains a definitive track in Alexander Rybak's discography and has contributed to his ongoing popularity in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.
Songwriting
"Funny Little World", like most of Rybak's songs, was written by the singer himself. His unique blend of classical and pop music is evident in the song's melody and string arrangements.

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