2. Alif is the collective sound of five musicians at the forefront of independent music in the Arab world. Bursting with rhythmic drive and fervour, the band’s wide ranging influences along with their unified and intriguing energy, give birth to a soundscape that is at once familiar and unknown.
Innovative instrumentation, poignant words from avant-garde poets such as Sargon Boulos and Mahmoud Darwish, and the abstract worlds penned by the band’s vocalist Tamer Abu Ghazaleh coalesce to create an intense labyrinth of sounds and emotions.
Obvious
Alif Lyrics
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It's so obvious to me
See it in the way you finessin'
See you in that new dress straight flexin'
I know you don't see what I see
It's so obvious to me
Boss lady type straight flexin'
You can plan a vacay
You can make it go your way
They gonna say what they gonna say
If you don't want them to stay
I can make em go away
It's so obvious to me
You ain't know the possibilities
All these lames on that sucker shit
We gonna party while they sufferin'
And I
I can see it in your eyes
Can't you realize
Can't you realize
Can't you realize
I don't tell no lies
I know you don't see what I see
It's so obvious to me
See it in the way you finessin'
See you in that new dress straight flexin'
I know you don't see what I see
It's so obvious to me
It's so obvious to me
Boss lady type straight flexin'
We just landed in Paris
Un cafe s'il vous plait
No sugar for my lady
I've been savin' that for later
Walkin' down champs elysees
Doesn't happen everyday
All these other lames be catch feelings
We can party while they sufferin' , that's for real
And I
I can see it in your eyes
Can't you realize
Can't you realize
Can't you realize
I don't tell no lies
I know you don't see what I see
It's so obvious to me
See it in the way you finessin'
See you in that new dress straight flexin'
I know you don't see what I see
It's so obvious to me
It's so obvious to me
Boss lady type straight flexin'
And I
I can see it in your eyes
Can't you realize
Can't you realize
Can't you realize
I don't tell no lies
"Obvious" by Alif is a song about someone who sees the potential and greatness in their partner, even if their partner doesn't see it in themselves. The singer knows how capable and talented his partner is, and it's obvious to him from the way she dresses and carries herself. He wants her to understand her worth and what she can achieve. He assures her that he won't lie to her and he'll make anyone who doubts her capabilities disappear. The song is about empowerment, self-realization, and confidence.
The chorus emphasizes the disconnect between the singer's perspective and his partner's. He knows what she's capable of, but he doesn't want to impose his beliefs on her. He's confident that she can make her dreams come true and wants to support her in any way he can. The song suggests that it's important to have someone who believes in you, even when you don't believe in yourself.
One interesting feature of the song is the use of French phrases in the second verse, which gives the song a sophisticated and worldly feel. The phrase "Un cafe s'il vous plait" means "A coffee please" and "Champs Elysees" is a famous avenue in Paris. The song also contains hints of trap music with its use of autotune and repetitive beats, despite being categorized as R&B/Soul.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it was produced by fellow Malaysian artist, YonnyBoii. The song was released in September 2019 and has since garnered over two million views on YouTube. Alif's distinct and smooth vocals elevate the song, making it a standout track in his repertoire.
Chords: D, A, C, G
Verse:
D A
I know you don't see what I see
C G
It's so obvious to me
D A
See it in the way you finessin'
C G
See you in that new dress straight flexin'
Chorus:
D A
I know you don't see what I see
C G
It's so obvious to me
D A
It's so obvious to me
C G
Boss lady type straight flexin'
Bridge:
D A
You can plan a vacay
C G
You can make it go your way
D A
They gonna say what they gonna say
C G
If you don't want them to stay
D A
I can make em go away
C G
It's so obvious to me
Line by Line Meaning
I know you don't see what I see
I understand that you may not perceive what I do
It's so obvious to me
The reality I observe is crystal clear
See it in the way you finessin'
Notice the finesse in which you operate
See you in that new dress straight flexin'
Observe the confidence radiating from you in that new dress
Boss lady type straight flexin'
You are exhibiting qualities of a successful and confident boss
You can plan a vacay
You have the capability to plan and undertake a vacation
You can make it go your way
You have the ability to make the vacation match your desired experience
They gonna say what they gonna say
People will express their opinions, regardless of what you do
If you don't want them to stay
If you don't want their negative energy around you
I can make em go away
I can remove them from the situation
You ain't know the possibilities
You may not yet realize the potential available to you
All these lames on that sucker shit
Those who lack confidence and show weakness in their demeanor
We gonna party while they sufferin'
We will celebrate our success while they dwell in their insecurity
Can't you realize
Do you not recognize
I don't tell no lies
I am truthful in my observations
We just landed in Paris
We have arrived in Paris
Un cafe s'il vous plait
A coffee please (in French)
No sugar for my lady
My companion prefers unsweetened coffee
I've been savin' that for later
I have saved the sugar for a future use
Walkin' down champs elysees
Strolling along the famous avenue in Paris
Doesn't happen everyday
This is not a common occurrence
All these other lames be catch feelings
Those lacking confidence tend to become jealous
We can party while they sufferin', that's for real
We can enjoy our success while they wallow in their insecurity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alif, Mikael Adam Lozach
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Alif, SonaOne - Obvious (LYRICS)
i know you dont see what i see
it’s so obvious to me
see it in the way you finessin
see you in that new dress straight flex
i know you dont see what i see
it’s so obvious to me
it’s so obvious to me
boss lady type straight flex
you can plan a vacay
you can make it go your way
then gon say what they gon say
if you dont want them to stay
i can make em go away
it’s so obvious to me
you ain’t know the possibilities
all these lames on that sucker shit
we gon party while they sufferin
and i i can see it in your eyes
can’t you realise
can’t you realise
can’t you realise
i dont tell no lies
i know you dont see what i see
it’s so obvious to me
see it in the way you finessin
see you in that new dress straight flex
i know you dont see what i see
it’s so obvious to me
it’s so obvious to me
boss lady type straight flex
we just landed in paris un cafe s’il vous plait
no sugar for my lady
i’ve been savin that for later
walkin down champs elysees
doesn’t happen everyday
all these other lames be catch feelings
we can party while they sufferin
that’s for real
and i i can see it in your eyes
can’t you realise
can’t you realise
can’t you realise
i dont tell no lies
i know you dont see what i see
it’s so obvious to me
see it in the way you finessin
see you in that new dress straight flex
i know you dont see what i see
it’s so obvious to me
it’s so obvious to me.
boss lady type straight flex
and i i can see it in your eyes
can’t you realise
can’t you realise
can’t you realise
i dont tell no lies
@mStarOnlineMalaysia
Nope, i can see what you see 😏❤️😆
@amrazak6666
mstar sama perangai mcm media lain suka trigger suh netizen utk membawang kutuk orang
@skullz8058
@@amrazak6666 fuck off bro? Ko yg trigger skrg ni
@lydiakwon8825
am am666 jangan ambik serius la bro ... bongok
@TheNaruto2784
Fuck off lah mstar
@hisyam5958
what are you doing here?
@wanpeace546
Kata alif Menyaksikan kehebatan dan keyakinan Too Phat semasa membuat persembahan di televisyen, membuat Alif sedar yang hip-hop boleh membentuk identity tempatan. Ia boleh datang dari tanah air sendiri, berkisar tanah air sendiri dan menjadi bermakna buat penduduk setempat.
@burungtiong9167
Nafsu kuda!! Hehhhh!!!!!
@jasperjunior4585
i dont understand why this song is underated 😩 this should have millions of views cause its OBVIOUS that this song is so good
@stevensonatra5092
Jasper Junior orang malaysia biasalah, mana nak layan lagu cam gini. Diorang nak lagu jiwang comel2 takpun lagu tah pa2