Obstacles
Eric Roberson Lyrics


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So many obstacles
(so many obstacles)
Gettin in the way
(gettin in the way)
So many obstacles in the way
That keep interupting what i truely want to say
We've become the closest friends
And by no means do i want that to ever end
The problem is
The last man that had your heart well he's an old friend of mine
Even if he's not on ya mind
Steppin to you that way just seems so out of line
But if we step past this transition
There is so much we'll be missing in our lives
Such as you and I
So should we swallow this frustration and hope that this temptation will subside
Or should we just try
Curious to know how you feel
Is the something more like a what you can have appear
See so much intrest in your eyes
Baby thats just something that my friendshipsatisfies
So confused by what to do
Old friends or feelings now to whom do i stay true
I dont even know what is right aint seen him in a minute but yo me and him still tight
What if we step past this transition
There is so much we'll be missing in our lives
Such as you and I
So should we swallow this frustration and hope that this temptation will subside
Or should we just try
Wanna love you
Wanna kiss you
When i miss you
Really miss you
Wanna give it you wether its right or wrong
But
So many obstacles
(so many obstacles)
Gettin in the way
(gettin in the way)
What if we step past this transition
There is so much we'll be missing in our lives
Such as you and I
So should we swallow this frustration and hope that this temptation will subside




Or should we just try
(Repeat till' end...)

Overall Meaning

In Eric Roberson's song Obstacles, the lyrics describe the struggle of dealing with obstacles that prevent two people from expressing their romantic feelings for each other. The song is about a friendship that has turned into something more, but there are barriers in the way that prevent them from acting on their desires. The main obstacle is the fact that the singer's friend has already been romantically involved with someone else who is also a close friend of the singer. The singer is torn between staying loyal to his friend and pursuing his love interest.


The lyrics show the internal conflict that the singer is experiencing. He's curious about his love interest's feelings, but he's also worried about hurting his friend or risking their friendship. The chorus emphasizes the theme of obstacles and how they're getting in the way of the potential relationship. The singer is wondering whether they should push past the obstacles and take a chance on love or maintain the status quo.


Overall, the song is a complex exploration of the challenges that come with navigating relationships, and the lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced love, loss, or the complexities of friendship.


Line by Line Meaning

So many obstacles
There are various challenges in the way of expressing oneself.


(so many obstacles)
Emphasis on the numerous impediments.


Gettin in the way
Creating interruptions and disturbances.


(gettin in the way)
Reinforcing the idea of obstruction.


So many obstacles in the way
Obstructing the true expression of one's feelings.


That keep interrupting what I truly want to say
The obstacles preventing the singer from communicating their honest emotions.


We've become the closest friends
The singer and the subject have reached a high level of familiarity and intimacy.


And by no means do I want that to ever end
The artist values the friendship and desires for it to continue indefinitely.


The problem is
Introducing the complications and issues that arise.


The last man that had your heart well, he's an old friend of mine
The artist and the person mentioned in the prior line are acquainted due to their mutual history with the subject's former romantic interest.


Even if he's not on ya mind
The singer acknowledges the possibility that the subject's previous partner may not be a current preoccupation.


Steppin' to you that way just seems so out of line
The idea of pursuing a romantic connection with the subject, given the circumstances, seems inappropriate.


But if we step past this transition
If the singer and the subject move forward and try something more, despite the difficult conditions,


There is so much we'll be missing in our lives
There is potential for personal growth and missed opportunities should the situation not change.


Such as you and I
The singer and the subject and their potential relationship.


So should we swallow this frustration and hope that this temptation will subside
The dilemma of whether to suppress feelings and wait for them to dissolve or explore them further.


Or should we just try
Consider taking the risk of cultivating their relationship to another level.


Curious to know how you feel
The singer is interested in the subject's thoughts and emotions on the matter.


Is there something more, like what you can have appear
The singer suspects that the subject may feel the same attraction or potential for something more.


See so much interest in your eyes
The artist perceives hints of attraction in the subject's gaze.


Baby that's just something that my friendship satisfies
The artist realizes that the interest they see may only stem from their current bond as friends.


So confused by what to do
The artist feels perplexed by the situation and doesn't know how to proceed.


Old friends or feelings now to whom do I stay true
The internal conflict of loyalty to their past with the subject's former partner versus present feelings for the subject.


I don't even know what is right. Ain't seen him in a minute but yo, me and him still tight
Despite not having seen their mutual acquaintance in a while, the artist still values their friendship.


Wanna love you
The singer desires a romantic relationship with the subject.


Wanna kiss you
The singer desires physical intimacy with the subject.


When I miss you
The singer feels yearning and longing when they are not with the subject.


Really miss you
Emphasizing their strong emotions and feelings of absence and desire.


Wanna give it you whether it's right or wrong
The artist is willing to take the risk of pursuing the subject, even if it's not a socially or morally acceptable choice.


But so many obstacles
Returning to the idea of the various challenges that make the situation difficult.


(so many obstacles)
Reaffirming the obstacles' numerous and interfering nature.


What if we step past this transition
Repeating the hypothetical possibility of taking the relationship to another level.


There is so much we'll be missing in our lives
The potential gains that can be achieved by pursuing a relationship with the subject.


Such as you and I
Reiterating the value of their potential relationship.


So should we swallow this frustration and hope that this temptation will subside
Raising the idea of suppressing feelings and waiting for them to pass.


Or should we just try
Reiterating the option of taking a chance on pursuing the situation further.


(Repeat till' end...)
The repetition of the lines expresses the internal struggle and conflicting options the singer is facing.




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