The sun can't remember how to shine
And the colors all have faded into shades of grey
There's no life in this hollow heart of mine
Ever since you went away
Close your eyes and feel me hold you
Can you lead me through this ordinary world
Let the sky cry restless rain
To wash away the miles between us
'Cause without you it's just an ordinary world

If time could find a way to turn around
I would walk along the stars 'till I was back at your door
Every word, every word
Was spoken but without a sound
And I found out what my heart is for

Close your eyes and feel me hold you
Can you lead me through this ordinary world
Let the sky cry restless rain
To wash away the miles between us
'Cause without you it's just an ordinary
World

Hold you breath
Here I come (here I come)
Down the road
I'm winding back (the world is ordinary)
To your arms
'Till we melt
Underneath the blinding sun

Can't remember how to shine
The life in this hollow heart of mine
Close your eyes and feel me hold you
Can you lead me through
Through this ordinary world
Let the sky cry restless rain
To wash away the miles between us
'Till love can come redeem us
'Cause without you
It's just an ordinary world


Lyrics submitted by Shirley Parker

Ordinary World Lyrics as written by Emanuel Kiriakou Walter Afanasieff

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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    Yes, I fully agree - beautiful song from Katharine McPhee I listen to this song in her real concert. It was in one famous restaurant, my company invited her for the event via bstars.eu Cool emotions to see the star on the private party!

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