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Artist: Duran Duran
Track: Ordinary World

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Came in from a rainy Thursday on the avenue
Thought I heard you talking softly
I turned on the lights, the TV, and the radio
Still I can't escape the ghost of you

What has happened to it all?
Crazy, some'd say
Where is the life that I recognize?
Gone away

But I won't cry for yesterday
There's an ordinary world
Somehow I have to find
And as I try to make my way
To the ordinary world
I will learn to survive

Passion or coincidence
Once prompted you to say
"Pride will tear us both apart"
Well, now pride's gone out the window
Cross the rooftops
Run away
Left me in the vacuum of my heart

What is happening to me?
Crazy, some'd say
Where is my friend when I need you most?
Gone away

But I won't cry for yesterday
There's an ordinary world
Somehow I have to find
And as I try to make my way
To the ordinary world
I will learn to survive

(Just blown away)

Papers in the roadside
Tell of suffering and greed
Fear today, forgot tomorrow
Ooh, here besides the news
Of holy war and holy need
Ours is just a little sorrowed talk

And I don't cry for yesterday
There's an ordinary world
Somehow I have to find
And as I try to make my way
To the ordinary world
I will learn to survive

Every world
Is my world (I will learn to survive)
Any world
Is my world (I will learn to survive)
Any world
Is my world
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Duran Duran – Ordinary World
“Ordinary World” is the second track off of Duran Duran’s 1993 self titled album, known as “The Wedding Album.“ It was a big comeback single for the band, and is one of the two
Duran Duran – Ordinary World (Acoustic version)
Came in from a rainy Thursday on the avenue / Thought I heard you talking softly / I turned on the lights, the TV, and the radio / Still I can't escape the ghost of you / What has
Duran Duran – Ordinary World (Extended Version)
Came in from a rainy Thursday / On the avenue / Thought I heard you talking softly / I turned on the lights, the tv / And the radio / Still I can't escape the ghost of you / What
Duran Duran – Ordinary World Covers
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Duran Duran – Ordinary World [Single Version]
[Verse 1: Simon Le Bon] / Came in from a rainy Thursday / On the avenue / Thought I heard you talking softly / I turned on the lights, the TV / And the radio / Still I can't escape
Red – Ordinary World
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Adam Lambert – Ordinary World
[Verse 1] / Came in from a rainy Thursday on the avenue / Thought I heard you talking softly / I turned on the lights, the TV and the radio / Still, I can't escape the ghost of you
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Saybia – Ordinary World
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Joy Williams – Ordinary World
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George Lynch & Jeff Pilson – Ordinary World
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Duran Duran – Ordinary World (Single Edit)
Came in from a rainy Thursday / On the avenue / Thought I heard you talking softly / I turned on the lights, the tv / And the radio / Still I can't escape the ghost of you / What
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who produced “Ordinary World” by Duran Duran?
“Ordinary World” by Duran Duran was produced by Duran Duran & John Jones.
Q:When did Duran Duran release “Ordinary World (Extended Version)”?
Duran Duran released “Ordinary World (Extended Version)” on January 7, 1993.
Q:Who wrote “Ordinary World (Extended Version)” by Duran Duran?
“Ordinary World (Extended Version)” by Duran Duran was written by Duran Duran, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes & Simon Le Bon.
Q:Who wrote “Ordinary World [Single Version]” by Duran Duran?
“Ordinary World [Single Version]” by Duran Duran was written by Warren Cuccurullo, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor & Simon Le Bon.
Q:When did Duran Duran release “Ordinary World [Single Version]”?
Duran Duran released “Ordinary World [Single Version]” on January 18, 1993.
Q:What is the most popular song by Duran Duran?
The most popular song by Duran Duran is “Ordinary World” with a total of 142.9K page views.
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