Ordinary Day

Vanessa Carlton

About Ordinary Day

"Ordinary Day", originally called Ordinary Days, is a song written and performed by Vanessa Carlton from her album Be Not Nobody. The single peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Carlton wrote the song when she was 17. It is the first song that Vanessa has ever written in only one sitting. When Carlton performs the song live, she uses some of the original lyrics that she wrote for the song rather than the ones recorded for the album version. On the album, the lyrics at the end of the chorus are "Don't you see your dreams lie right in the palm of your hand?" and in the live version Vanessa sings "If we walk now, we will divide and conquer this land".  


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2005
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Just a day, just an, ordinary day
Just tryin' to get by
Just a boy, just an, ordinary boy but
He was looking to the sky and
As he asked if I would come along
I started to realize that everyday he finds just what he's lookin' for
And like a shooting star he shines, and he said

Take my hand, live while you can,
Don't you see your dreams lie right in the palm of your hand

And as he spoke, he spoke, ordinary words
Though they did not feel
For I felt what I had not felt before
And you'd swear those words could heal and
As I looked up into those eyes, his vision borrows mine
And I know he's no stranger
For I feel I've held him for all of time, and he said

(chorus)

Please come with me, see what I see
Touch the stars for time will not flee
Time will not flee, can't you see

Just a dream, just an, ordinary dream
As I wake in bed
And that boy, that ordinary boy
Was it all in my head?
Didn't he ask if I would come along
It all seemed so real, but as I looked to the door
I saw that boy standing there with a deal, and he said

(chorus)

Just a day, just an ordinary day
Just tryin' to get by
Just a boy, just an ordinary boy, but
He was looking to the sky

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Vanessa Carlton

Vanessa Lee Carlton (born August 16, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Upon completion of her education at the School of American Ballet, Carlton chose to pursue singing instead, performing in New York bars and clubs while attending university. Three months after recording a demo with producer Peter Zizzo, she signed with A&M Records. She began recording her album, which was initially unsuccessful until Ron Fair took over. Her debut single, "A Thousand Miles", reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2002. Her debut album, Be Not Nobody, followed and received platinum certification in the United States. Her subsequent albums, Harmonium (2004) and Heroes & Thieves (2007), failed to exceed the commercial success of the first. … more »

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Written by: VANESSA CARLTON

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Artist Background
"Ordinary Day" is performed by Vanessa Lee Carlton, an American singer-songwriter and musician. Born on August 16, 1980, Carlton started playing the piano at a young age and later attended the School of American Ballet. Her music is primarily pop but also incorporates elements of rock and indie.
Release Details
"Ordinary Day" is a song from Vanessa Carlton's debut album, "Be Not Nobody," which was released in the year 2002.
Chart Performance
The song managed to achieve success in the music charts. In the US, it climbed to the 30th spot of the Billboard Hot 100. In Australia, it made it to number 3 on the ARIA charts.
Composition
The song is written in the key of F Major and contains a common pop rhythm, with Vanessa Carlton's piano playing being a noticeable feature. The song was composed by Vanessa Carlton herself.
Lyrical Content
"Ordinary Day" describes a warm and hopeful view of life. It talks about believing in the existence of extraordinary beauty within an ordinary day and finding that beauty in simple things.
Music Video
The music video for "Ordinary Day" was directed by Marc Klasfeld. It features Vanessa Carlton playing the piano in a park, as various scenes play out around her, further enhancing the narrative of finding beauty in ordinary things.
Notable Performance
Vanessa Carlton performed "Ordinary Day" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2002, which helped bolster the song's popularity.
Reviews
Critics have praised the song for its lyrical content and Carlton's distinct piano style. Billboard, in particular, hailed Carlton as a talented new singer-songwriter to watch.
Legacy
Even years after its release, "Ordinary Day" remains one of Vanessa Carlton's most memorable and popular tracks and has become a classic of early 2000s pop music.
Usage in Media
"Ordinary Day" has been featured in several popular TV shows, including "Scrubs" and "Dawson's Creek," helping boost the song's popularity and recognition.

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