Ordinary Love

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About Ordinary Love

"Ordinary Love" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It was written to honour Nelson Mandela and is included in the biography film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. The song received a limited 10-inch vinyl release on Record Store Day on 29 November 2013, less than a week before Mandela died. "Ordinary Love" peaked at number one on the Top Digital Download chart in Italy, where it was certified platinum by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry. U2 won the 2014 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and in January 2014 the song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song, but it lost to "Let It Go" from Frozen. An alternate version of the song, titled the "Extraordinary Mix", was included on deluxe edition of the band's 2017 studio album, Songs of Experience. 


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2014
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The sea wants to kiss the golden shore
The sunlight warms your skin
All the beauty that's been lost before wants to find us again

I can't fight you any more, it's you I'm fighting for
The sea throws rock together but time leaves us polished stones

We can't fall any further if
We can't feel ordinary love
And we can't reach any higher,
If we can't deal with ordinary love

Birds fly high in the summer sky and rest on the breeze.
The same wind will take care of you and I.
We'll build our house in the trees.

Your heart is on my sleeve
Did you put it there with a magic marker?
For years I would believe that the would couldn't wash it away

'Cause we can't fall any further if
We can't feel ordinary love
And we can't reach any higher,
If we can't deal with ordinary love

Are we tough enough for ordinary love?

We can't fall any further if
We can't feel ordinary love
And we can't reach any higher,
If we can't deal with ordinary love

We can't fall any further, if
We can't feel ordinary love
And we can't reach any higher,
If we can't deal with ordinary love

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U2

U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion). U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music. Throughout the group's musical pursuits, they have maintained a sound built on melodic instrumentals, highlighted by The Edge's timbrally varied guitar sounds and Bono's expressive vocals. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal themes and sociopolitical concerns. more »

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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, BRIAN JOSEPH BURTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL DAVID HEWSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

The Release
"Ordinary Love" is a song by the Irish rock band U2. It was released in November 2013 as part of the soundtrack for the film "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" inspired by Nelson Mandela.
Music Video
The video for "Ordinary Love" features a painting by South African artist and activist Oliver Jeffers. The painting process was filmed in both actual and time-lapse footage.
Composition and Production
U2 provided the music while the lyrics were written by Bono. It was co-produced by Danger Mouse and the band.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart and achieved top 10 positions in several other countries.
Accolades
"Ordinary Love" received various prestigious awards. It won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 2014. Additionally, it received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Song Meaning
The song was directly inspired by Nelson Mandela and his enduring love for his country, family, and his cause.
Limited Release
Remarkably, U2's "Ordinary Love" was initially released as a limited edition 10-inch vinyl for Record Store Day's Black Friday event with only 10,000 copies worldwide.
Recording Process
The song was recorded in Electric Lady Studios, a studio famous for being designed by Jimi Hendrix, and where artists like Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, and Stevie Wonder have recorded.
Sound
The song is noted for its buoyant rhythms and uplifting melody, which convey the spirit of resilience and triumph amidst adversity.
Collaboration
The single is a collaboration between U2 and the film's producer Harvey Weinstein, who specifically requested the band to write a song for the movie.
Cover Artwork
The hand written lyrics featured on the cover of the single were written by artist Oliver Jeffers, echoing the video's artistry.
Relevance
Despite being written for a film, "Ordinary Love" fits seamlessly into U2's catalog, reflecting their longevity and ability to remain relevant across decades in the music industry.

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