'Ordinary World' - Duran Duran (Lyrics)

Although the title of this hauntingly beautiful song is, "Ordinary World", it makes me feel extraordinary!

[JA-jogv]

I lost my friend as I was a teenager. After having a prolonged struggle with the depression he commited a suiside in the age of 19. At first I didn't feel anything when I heard the news about this terrible incident. I was just a numb for a week. Then one morning this song was played in the radio. I broke out crying endlessly. That one particular sentence in the lyrics "where is my friend when I need you most" really touched me and made me feel quilty as a hell. Currenty this song represents me a tribute to the memory of my passed away friend.

[eddiekester]

My wife is at the end of a three year endurance with terminal cancer -44 yrs married - one of greatest concerns is how I will cope once she dies. I stumbled across this yesterday and played it for her with lyrics...letting her know that despite the vacuum in my heart - I will be okay. She was very moved, so glad that in the midst of this I could comfort her.

[TntAngelgirl]

This is absolutely beautiful!! Loved Duran Duran back in the day, still a really awesome band. Who, s listening here in 2023??❤

[tkeradar]

This is the most poetic description of the grieving process I've seen yet...

[truckmafk]

This song saved my life. God changed my radio station for me to hear this song; I have never been the same since.

[sideleaner]

My wife passend away recently, so these lyrics mean so much to me

[ohiobluegrass]

The guitar solo is like a wailing release of the pain. Powerful.

[hotmusic]

Man I can relate to this song 🎵
I lost my wife and bestfriend
As the songs goes
Where is the life I recognize 😥

[johnwaldon]

For me, this feels like Duran Duran's "swan song".
The 80s were the best years of my life. I confess, I do cry for yesterday. I'm struggling to learn to survive, in this "ordinary world".

[markfrontino]

My wife died of cancer abruptly 3 years ago. I've had a real hard time with it. I was laying in bed one night "it was her birthday" I was looking at my phone and saw a reference to this song. I thought I would listen to it. I used to hear it on the radio back In the early 90's. Never knew the lyrics, but liked the song. I listened to it with the lyrics and was stunned to learn of what this song was about. It was like a call from my wife to listen to it . I was having a really tough time dealing with her death that day and Christmas was coming in a week. I can really relate to this song. It quickly became one of my favorites if not my favorite.

[loriesteck]

Yes, my best friend died of a Drug overdose. I think of her, when I hear this song.

[WarriorWomanWaWo]

This is the soundtrack to my life. There’s ALWAYS a brighter day ahead if you stick around. ♥️

[santiagomoncada]

This is one of Duran Duran´s best songs... I can´t stop listening to it.

[abart]

Many of us all over the world completely understand the lyrics and the perfect rhythm. It's been very rough for a while and we will find what our purpose is to contribute positively to the world around us. Love to all.

[jeffs]

I lost my wife 2 years ago today. I couldn't listen to this song for a long time. I cry for yesterday.

[macaronitoni]

This song is poetry. It has soooo many layers and Dimensions.❤ 🔥 🔥

[caterinasammartino]

This is a marvellous song....it's like a poem, a poem of modern times!
Incredibly unique!

[maxti]

To this day this haunting song reminds me. Don't you ever give up on you

[youdi]

This song make me feel so deeply sad. I lost someone from my life. "Where is my friend when I need you most".
So beautiful song for me.

[kerryhofmann]

Just watched them inducted into Rock n Roll Hall of Fame... long overdue in my opinion. Their music will always bring me back to my teenage yrs.