Don't Want To Be Here (Ordinary Days)

 It is time to go through another song, that I love from a show that is not talked about often. Ordinary Days follows a few different stories of peoples lives in New York City and this song is another shining example of that. This I want or should I say, I don't want song is a great character introduction but has a great balance of comedy, character, and pushes her narrative in a great way. 

The piano melody greets the listener and stays throughout, simple, down to earth, yet super memorable. It gives the lead room to really steal the show, as the background music and lyrics really work together to tell a story. This song walks through one of our leads lives, from starting life in a cul-de-sac to graduating college. As she narrates her life story thus far you see her true motive which is not wanting to settle in one place and keep discovering herself. From going to grad school and constantly moving while doing all sorts of different jobs. The motivation adds not only a ton of character but relatable wanting to leave home and try to go on to bigger and better things.

 Not to long I discussed I Want songs and this one fits into this song as well, as it not only describes her environment but her constant feelings for it. From how she feels about school to the work place and how she has moved constantly due to not wanting to be there any more. As she faces obstacles such as not her ideal job being the only place hiring or not having the courses needed to not being able to settle on a major. 

She tells the audience that she is not negative but rather there are bigger and better things that never seem to be where she is. That she always moves because her mind is always moving and that she doesn't want to stick with one job and embrace the mundane. The song ends with her telling the audience where she currently is and how she doesn't want to be there either. This song has a strong theme all the way through that conveys a relatable theme while being wrapped in a memorable song. It captures why we love I Want songs with a bit of a comedic edge that works to its advantage. This song tells a story fitting into a good length that it does not drag on, it repeats phrases and ideas but does it well. It adds new information while repeating old information in a great way.

If you want a great I want song, this one is a must to be added to the list, this show has some hidden gems and some great songs. Sometimes shows that only you know of can hold some of your favorite songs, and shows that might be forgotten have elements worth remembering.