Obvious
Jesse Barnett Lyrics
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I love things to put things in
Just ask my friends
I compensate for the fact I don't know who I am
But I believe everything my mom says
It's all so obvious
And I'm the rudest to the ones that mean the most to me
And yeah Im disgusting
Well, sometimes I can be
Now you know so you can go leave me the fuck alone
It's all so obvious
But at least I'm not defined by who I know
I'm managed to learn the much
The rest I'll make up as I go
It's all so obvious
I'm afraid of everything
Jesse Barnett's song "Obvious" tells the story of someone who is struggling with personal identity and self-confidence. The lyrics are raw and emotional, expressing fear, self-doubt, and a need for connection in a world that can feel overwhelming and confusing. The first verse sets this theme by introducing the singer's fear of everything, including their own identity. They compensate for this fear by loving things that give them a sense of control, while still relying heavily on their mother's guidance. The refrain "It's all so obvious" emphasizes the singer's inability to escape their own insecurities and flaws.
In the second verse, the singer exposes their more unpleasant qualities, including being rude to those they care about and having some disgusting habits, such as wiping their nose on their sleeve. This vulnerability is juxtaposed with a plea for others to accept and understand them, even in their messiness. The closing lines of the song are somewhat hopeful, as the singer acknowledges that they still have a lot to learn about themselves and the world around them but are committed to making it work.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm afraid of everything
I have insecurities and fears that form part of me
I love things to put things in
I find comfort in collecting and sorting items that give me a sense of control
Just ask my friends
Those who know me well can attest to these quirks of mine
I compensate for the fact I don't know who I am
I try to hide my confusion and lack of self-understanding by adopting certain behaviors and beliefs
But I believe everything my mom says
I rely heavily on my mother's guidance and validation, often without questioning or challenging it
It's all so obvious
Despite my attempts to conceal my vulnerabilities, they are apparent and clear to anyone who pays attention
I wipe my nose on my sleeve
I have bad manners or habits that can be unpleasant for others
And I'm the rudest to the ones that mean the most to me
I may unintentionally hurt those closest to me due to my own insecurities and lack of coping mechanisms
And yeah Im disgusting
I admit that some of my actions or behaviors can be considered gross or unpleasant
Well, sometimes I can be
I acknowledge that my flaws and insecurities do not define me as a whole, but are simply part of who I am
Now you know so you can go leave me the fuck alone
I feel vulnerable and exposed sharing these aspects of myself, and may push people away to avoid being judged or rejected
But at least I'm not defined by who I know
I do not base my self-worth or identity on the social groups or people I associate with
I'm managed to learn the much
I have gained knowledge and wisdom through my experiences so far
The rest I'll make up as I go
I am still figuring out who I am and how to navigate the world, and will continue doing so as I grow and learn
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Written by: Jesse Barnett, Derek Hoffman
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