Ordinary

from Philosofree by Philosofree & Optimysts

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I am an ordinary man, except that I am loved.
This is the premise of this song.
I am grateful for the love I get, from all sources!

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lyrics

Oh I am an ordinary man
I struggle for small freedoms and take every chance I can.
When I smile at my life
Is not because of Fame
It's because you love me and
trust in who I am

So my dear, I thank you
Thank you that you care, and
Thank you for having my back
when I lost my plan
to be more than
an ordinary man.

Instrumental guitar

When you laugh, I laugh
Your sadness hurts my heart
When I feel, I’m part of something bigger:
I feel more than an ordinary man.

Yes I am an ordinary man
I struggle for small freedoms and take every chance I can.
When I smile at my life
Is not because of Fame
It's because you love me and
trust in who I am....

an ordinary man

credits

from Philosofree, released January 1, 2022
Uli Marquand, my friend from Germany, has once again provided beautiful piano backing for this song, thanks so much, Uli!

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Philosofree & Optimysts Toronto, Ontario

Philosofree, Bob Legare, Jeff Lohn, Bob Long, Mi Cha ('Chami') , & Sam Sharkaway are Optimysts!

Philosofree is from Australia, The Bobs and Jeff are Canadian, Sam is from Egypt and Chami is from Japan.

Together they perform an eclectic mix of harmonic songs.

Many other talented musicians from across the world have contributed to our albums, incl: Uli Marquand from Germany & Alain Valodze ... more