The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
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.
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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Ordinary Angels Lyrics as written by Angela Ruth Hart Simon Sean Nicholas David Austin
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
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