They say, “The holy water’s watered down
And this town’s lost its faith
Our colors will fade eventually”
So, if our time is runnin’ out
Day after day
We’ll make the mundane our masterpiece
Oh my, my
Oh my, my love
I take one look at you
You’re takin’ me out of the ordinary
I want you layin’ me down ’til we’re dead and buried
I’m on the edge of your knife, stayin’ drunk on your vine
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin’ we found
Somethin’ so out of the ordinary
You got me kissin’ the ground of your sanctuary
Shatter me with your touch, oh Lord, return me to dust
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin’ we found
Hopeless hallelujah
On this side of Heaven’s gate
Oh, my life, how do ya
Breathe and take my breath away?
At your altar, I will pray
You’re the sculptor, I’m the clay
Oh my, my
You’re takin’ me out of the ordinary
I want you layin’ me down ’til we’re dead and buried
I’m on the edge of your knife, stayin’ drunk on your vine
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin’ we found
Somethin’ so out (Out) of the ordinary (Ordinary)
You got me kissing the ground (Ground) of your sanctuary (Sanctuary)
Shatter me with your touch, oh Lord, return me to dust
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin’ we found
Somethin’ so heavenly, higher than ecstasy
Whenever you’re next to me, oh my, my
World was in black and white until I saw your light
I thought you had to die to find
Somethin’ so out of the ordinary
I want you laying me down ’til we’re dead and buried
I’m on the edge of your knife, stayin’ drunk on your vine
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin’ we found
Somethin’ so out (Out) of the ordinary
You got me kissing the ground (Ground) of your sanctuary (Sanctuary)
Shatter me with your touch, oh Lord, return me to dust
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin’ we found
Finding the Extraordinary in the Everyday
“Ordinary” by Alex Warren transforms the mundane moments of daily life into something magical through the lens of love. The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship so profound that it elevates routine existence into a masterpiece. Warren uses powerful imagery—like being “on the edge of your knife” and “drunk on your vine”—to convey the intoxicating and transformative nature of his connection. The repeated references to angels being jealous underscore the rarity and intensity of this bond, suggesting that such love is both sacred and enviable.
Devotion and Spiritual Imagery
The song is rich with spiritual and religious undertones, comparing the beloved to a sanctuary and invoking ideas of prayer, sculpting, and rebirth. This elevates the love story to a near-divine status, where ordinary life is sanctified through intimacy and devotion. The interplay between earthly affection and heavenly aspiration gives the track its emotional depth.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alex Warren
- Release Year: 2024