Ordinary Lives

Bee Gees

About Ordinary Lives

"Ordinary Lives" is a single released by the Bee Gees in 1989. It was taken from their 16th studio album One. Following the premature death of their younger brother Andy Gibb in 1988, the Bee Gees dedicated this song and their new album to him. Originally the song was titled "Cruel World" but was changed and the name was "Ordinary Lives".


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1989
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There'll be one small light all over the world tonight. 
The search will go on for the one. 
It was love with no name 
And we glowed in the sun. 
  
There was one small dream, 
Incredible highs and lows, 
What little we knew living ordinary lives (lives). 
Made a dream for you, living ordinary lives (lives). 
  
Ordinary people living ordinary lives. 
Ordinary people living ordinary lives. 
  
We were ordinary people living ordinary lives. 
We were ordinary people living ordinary lives. 
  
The clock on the wall keeps moving, 
Time stands still, 
No matter how the dice may fall, 
Someone else always gets to call the number. 
  
Say goodbye cruel world. 
No pity no pain tonight. 
Whatever the cost all is lost. 
If this is love with no name, 
Then it's all in the stars. 
  
Whether it's wrong (wrong) or right, 
There's no one to blame no (no) lies. 
What else could we do 
Living ordinary lives (lives)? 
Made a dream for you, 
Living ordinary lives (lives). 
  
Oh, oh. We were ordinary people living ordinary lives. 
We were ordinary people living ordinary lives. 
We were ordinary people. 
  
What else could we do, 
Living ordinary lives (lives)? 
Made a dream for you, 
Living ordinary lives (lives). 
  
Oh, oh. We were ordinary people living ordinary lives. 
We were ordinary people living ordinary lives. 
We were ordinary people living ordinary lives. 
We were ordinary people living ordinary lives.

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Bee Gees

The Bee Gees were a musical group founded in 1958. The group's line-up consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were successful for most of their decades of recording music, but they had two distinct periods of exceptional success: as a pop act in the late 1960s/early 1970s, and as prominent performers of the disco music era in the late 1970s. The group sang three-part tight harmonies that were instantly recognisable; Robin's clear vibrato lead was a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the late 1970s and 1980s. The brothers wrote all of their own hits, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists. more »

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Written by: BARRY GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Song Background
"Ordinary Lives" is a single by the Bee Gees, a pop music group that consists of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb.
Release Date
This song got released on their 1989 album "One." It was the album's second single, following the title track.
Music and Lyrics
"Ordinary Lives" is noted for its catchy chorus, empowering lyrics, and memorable melody - characteristics typical of many Bee Gees songs.
Popular Rankings
The song peaked at No. 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100, at No. 9 in the UK, and saw significant success in several other countries as well.
Music Video
The music video for "Ordinary Lives" was shot in black and white and features a mime, reflecting the lyric, "somebody turned the light on, there's a lady with a face like a mime."
Song Inspiration
Reportedly, the Bee Gees wrote "Ordinary Lives" in response to the death of their brother and fellow music artist, Andy Gibb, who died at a young age.
Track Duration
The song has a duration of 4 minutes and 01 second, a standard length for a pop song.
Genre
Following the typical Bee Gees pattern, the song has a pop-rock genre with elements of soul music.
Song Theme
The theme of the song explores the universality of human experiences—joy, sorrow, love, loss—and insists on the significance of these 'ordinary' lives.
Live Performances
The Bee Gees frequently performed "Ordinary Lives" during their live concerts, signifying its popularity among their fans.
Production Team
The song was produced by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, and Robin Gibb along with Brian Tench, showcasing the Bee Gees’ versatility not just as performers but producers as well.

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