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you get the world for your birthday baby
open your eyes and say yes, no, maybe
the box ticks on, the core is a bomb
the world is silent
you listen like a lover to it

sometimes a mirror's a miracle
sometimes it's nothing at all
in this reflection even angels fall
you could fly anytime

ba-da-da-daa etc.

(even though you own your own comet)

ordinary people
it's okay
you don't have to wear those wings
they're stupid things

i know some dizzy, easy heights
don't stop your life at the lights
don't be smart, be a beginner
don't be wrong, even when it's right

ordinary people
it's okay
we're not watching anyway
it's okay

ba-da-da-daa etc.

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spliphstar On Jun 17, 2002

Bizarre Love Triangle

Accidently Kelly Street

Labour Of Love

Air

Open Up Your Heart (And Let The Sunshine In)

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2002-06-17 14:56:24

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by nomarionette

18y ago

i really like this song.. my favorite lines are "ordinary people it's okay. you don't have to wear those wings they're stupid things" - this means to me like i don't have to worry about reaching the heights of my dreams coz im okay as i am. "don't be smart, be a beginner" - this means to me that i shouldn't try to act so smart everytime coz its always good to be beginner and learn new things. this song is about enjoying life as we have it. no worries.

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by exobscura 3y ago

@nomarionette I'm so glad you personalise the universal

by lichka

11y ago

love this song! still so beautiful! the 90s had some absolute brilliance & many hidden song gems.. like this trinket! bring the good vibes people! •^_^•

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by exobscura 3y ago

@lichka yep so hidden in the top 10

by exobscura 3y ago

@lichka yep so hidden in the top 10

by exobscura

6y ago

Another prime example of A-grade, pop pabulum

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by exobscura

3y ago

... and by the way, if you see your mother tell her

SATAN - SATAN -: SATAN

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