"Humans May Safely Graze" was apparently over 4 years in the making. The quality and care taken is obvious, right down to the final mastering sheen applied at the famed Abbey Road Studio in London. (Yes, THAT Abbey Road.) Oh, sure, you'll find yourself feasting on the irresistible hooks on your first listen through this album, but you'll come back again and again for the emotional hook… secrets revealed and the truths identified. Indeed, it's not just a clever name: humans may safely graze.
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- Mark has a degree from the Universiy of Michigan in Music and Technology.
- Mark is married to Detroit's DJ Ginger Snapp (The Labyrinth, Pr1mary Sounds, IPM Radio), who sometimes co-produces his albums.
- Mark has done some cool stuff, like winning or placing in some songwriting competitions (John Lennon, ISC, Artist's Forum, etc.) getting his music on some shows and commercials (like the TV show "Haunted" starring Matthew Fox before he was on "Lost"!), and being on some cool compilations (Dodge Sounds of Detroit comp., the OMD Messages tribute album, etc.).
- Mark sometimes creates harder-edged electronic music under his real name. He has so far released the albums Duchess 33 (2007) and Perversions (2008).
For more information, visit the Cosmicity Website here: http://www.cosmicity.com .
Obvious
Cosmicity Lyrics
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As we sit on the bathroom floor
Counting tiles colored pink
Noting rust under the sink
And i'm talking
About nothing all at once
Rubbing up against her arm
Harm?"
I'm in love
And i think she knows
I want to hide it
But it still shows
I try to cover up
By playing serious
But i always end up
Looking obvious
She was kissing all my fingers
Slowly, one by one
And i would laugh at her warm breath
Floating softly past my neck
She said she loved spending time with me
She loved to clear her mind with me
Should i take that as a clue
That there's something i should do?
I'm in love
And i think she knows
I want to hide it
But it still shows
I try to cover up
By playing serious
But i always end up
Looking obvious
I'm so dizzy from the pounding of my
Heart inside my head...
I don't want her to hate me if we end
Up in her bed...
Maybe i'm a fool for not seeing all the
Signs...
"it's so obvious," they tell me. so
Obvious.
The lyrics of Cosmicity's "Obvious" tell a story of a person who is clearly in love with the person sitting next to them on the bathroom floor, counting tiles and noticing rust. Despite their attempts to hide it, the love they feel is clear to the other person. They talk about "nothing all at once," trying to act serious to cover up their feelings, but their attraction is tangible. The affection is mutual, and the other person plays with their fingers, causing the singer to feel euphoric and "dizzy from the pounding of [their] heart inside [their] head."
The singer begins to question whether they should do something about their feelings, as the other person enjoys spending time with them and clearing their mind together. However, the singer is hesitant, fearing that if they pursue a relationship, they will end up in the other person's bed and ruin the friendship. The chorus repeats the theme of the singer trying to hide their obvious feelings by playing serious but always ending up looking obvious.
"Obvious" is a song about the vulnerability of falling in love and the difficulty of hiding those feelings. It explores the emotions that come along with being in love and the fear of rejection or ruining a good thing. The imagery of counting tiles and noticing rust under the sink adds a sense of intimacy to the scene, making it feel like a private moment between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
She whispers softly to me
She speaks softly to me, sharing her secrets and personal thoughts
As we sit on the bathroom floor
We are sitting together in a private and intimate space
Counting tiles colored pink
We are finding insignificant details to distract us from our feelings
Noting rust under the sink
We are taking note of flaws to take our minds off of the situation
And i'm talking
I am filling the silence with meaningless chatter
About nothing all at once
I am talking about nothing important, yet everything is important in that moment
Rubbing up against her arm
I am seeking a physical connection with her
My mind screaming, "what would be the Harm?"
My mind is questioning the consequence of expressing my feelings
I'm in love
I am deeply in love with her
And i think she knows
I believe she is aware of my feelings
I want to hide it
I am afraid of exposing my vulnerability
But it still shows
My emotions are still evident
I try to cover up
I attempt to mask my true feelings
By playing serious
I try to appear composed and unaffected
But i always end up
Despite my efforts, I still...
Looking obvious
Appear obvious and transparent to her
She was kissing all my fingers
She was showing small, tender gestures of affection
Slowly, one by one
She took her time to be intimate with me
And i would laugh at her warm breath
I was amused and comforted by her closeness
Floating softly past my neck
Her breath was brushing against my skin
She said she loved spending time with me
She expressed her affection for being with me
She loved to clear her mind with me
She found peace and clarity with me
Should i take that as a clue
I am questioning the intention behind her words
That there's something i should do?
I am unsure if she is indicating that I should act on my feelings
I'm so dizzy from the pounding of my
The intensity of my feelings is overwhelming me
Heart inside my head...
My heart is racing with emotion and thoughts of her
I don't want her to hate me if we end
I fear the outcome of revealing my love
Up in her bed...
I am considering the possibility of being intimate with her
Maybe i'm a fool for not seeing all the
I am admitting that I may have missed obvious signs
Signs...
I am acknowledging that there may be more to our relationship than I realized
"it's so obvious," they tell me. so
Others are telling me that my feelings are evident to everyone
Obvious.
My love for her is transparent and clear to anyone who observes us
Contributed by Amelia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.