Extraordinary

"Extraordinary" is a song by American singer-songwriter Liz Phair from her self-titled fourth studio album (2003). It was released to radio as the second single from the album on March 1, 2004, by Capitol Records. The song was written by Phair and the production team the Matrix, which consists of Lauren Christy, Scott Spock, and Graham Edwards. Production on the song was solely helmed by the Matrix. According to Phair, the song is about wanting others to see you for who you are. Background "Extraordinary" was written by Phair and the production team the Matrix. The song was inspired by feelings Phair experienced of wanting to be seen for who she really is. Phair explained: "I feel like in my life I've always struggled against being kind of the girl-next-door to people, and always wanting people to see me as maybe having more depth." Phair described the song as an updated version of "6'1"", a song from Exile in Guyville. Use in media The song was featured in the 2004 film Raising Helen. It was also featured during the opening credits for the season finale of Charmed's fifth season, titled "Oh My Goddess!", as a special preview ten months before its official release. The song was included on the teen pop compilation Got Hits! 2 as well. The song was included on the soundtrack for Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.