Ordinary (Perfect Life)

from #1 by Carlos Ruivo

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lyrics

Buying things and show it
Taking photos of your eyes
Forcing smiles and gestures
Posting phrases
Enigmatic alibis
So we wish that we could have your Perfect Life

Underneath the surface
You are wondering why
Why this pain of being lonely
Why this need to hide and cry
All you want is just an ordinary life

As you are growing older
Sometimes feeling tired
You don’t have to be a legend
All you want is just an ordinary life

With ordinary dreams
Ordinary people
Living ordinary things
Give me ordinary love
With your ordinary kisses from above

Listen to your inner voice

Where are you now?
You’re forgiven
But it’s time to rise
It’s time to fight

Remember days of wonder
Days of million smiles
Feeling safe there in his arms
Feeling happy with an ordinary life

With ordinary dreams
An ordinary voice
Whispering ordinary things
Give me ordinary love
With your ordinary kisses from above

Listen to your inner voice

Where are you now?
You’re forgiven
But it’s time to rise
It’s time to fight

Where are you now?
You’re forgiven
But it’s time to rise
It’s time to fight

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from #1, released January 14, 2023
Lyrics and Music - Carlos Ruivo
Voices and All Instruments - Carlos Ruivo

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Carlos Ruivo Lisbon, Portugal

Carlos Ruivo is a songwriter, musician and performer. Life and music are his passion. His songs, guitar and voice are his peaceful weapons. The stage is his home, the place where he feels safe.

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