Obvious
Shaqdi Lyrics


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Struggling to find the words to say
Is he your lover or is he your friend?
I wouldn't know 'cause it's hard to tell
And he is so cold

Struggling to find the words to say
I wanna be more than a shallow friend
He should have noticed, to be aware
When I'm giving so much

'Cause it's so obvious, so clear to see
That I can't keep my eyes away
So visible, like cellophane, you can see right through me
It's so obvious
It should be obvious

I'm riding 'round the city on a Saturday night
Got only one thing on my mind, spinning around
It's only you
It's only you
I'm riding 'round the city on a summer night
I've got this burning feeling, gotta let it out
It's only you
It's only you

Seasons come and seasons go
We never seem to set it off
I wouldn't know 'cause it's hard to tell
If this is love

Seasons come and seasons go
I wanna be more, wanna let him know
He should be flattered
He should have seen all the things that I do

'Cause it's so obvious, so clear to see
That I can't keep my eyes away
So visible, like cellophane, you can see right through me
It's so obvious
It should be obvious

I'm riding 'round the city on a Saturday night
Got only one thing on my mind, spinning around
It's only you
It's only you
I'm riding 'round the city on a summer night
I've got this burning feeling, gotta let it out
It's only you
It's only you

I'm riding 'round the city
I'm riding 'round the city
I'm riding 'round the city
I'm riding 'round the city

Go
O to the B to the V-I-O-U-S
O to the B to the V-I-O-U-S
O to the B to the V-I-O-U-S
O to the B to the V-I-O-U-S

'Cause it's so obvious (O to the B to the V-I-O-U-S)
'Cause it's so obvious (O to the B to the V-I-O-U-S)




'Cause it's so obvious (O to the B to the V-I-O-U-S)
'Cause it's so obvious (O to the B to the V-I-O-U-S)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shaqdi's song "Obvious" depict a person's struggle to express their feelings for someone they are attracted to but unsure about their feelings in return. The first stanza contrasts the ambiguity of the person's feelings towards the individual with the fact that they are cold and distant. While the singer is giving so much, they are struggling to find the words to express their emotions, which are so glaringly obvious to everyone else.


The second stanza features the singer riding around the city on both a winter and summer night, contemplating their feelings towards the individual. They have become fed up with the back and forth of their relationship, which never seems to get started, despite their best efforts. They want to be more than just a shallow friend and express how they feel to the other person. However, they fear rejection and continue to struggle with finding the right way to express their emotions.


The repetition of "It's only you" in the chorus highlights the singer's fixation on this individual, indicating that they may be obsessing over their feelings for them. The chorus and the ending of the song reinforce the idea that the singer's feelings are obvious and that they want the object of their affection to notice and reciprocate them.


Line by Line Meaning

Struggling to find the words to say
I'm having a hard time expressing my true feelings


Is he your lover or is he your friend?
I can't tell if our relationship is romantic or platonic


I wouldn't know 'cause it's hard to tell
I'm uncertain about the nature of our connection


And he is so cold
He seems emotionally distant or unresponsive


I wanna be more than a shallow friend
I desire a deeper, more meaningful relationship


He should have noticed, to be aware
I expected him to realize my feelings and respond accordingly


When I'm giving so much
I'm putting forth a lot of effort and attention towards him


'Cause it's so obvious, so clear to see
My attraction and affection for him is unmistakable


That I can't keep my eyes away
I'm constantly drawn to him


So visible, like cellophane, you can see right through me
My feelings are transparent and easily observable


It should be obvious
I feel like my emotions should be apparent to him


I'm riding 'round the city on a Saturday night
I'm out and about, thinking about him


Got only one thing on my mind, spinning around
He's the only thing I can concentrate on


It's only you
He's the sole subject of my thoughts and desires


I've got this burning feeling, gotta let it out
My passion for him is intense and overwhelming


Seasons come and seasons go
Time passes, but nothing changes between us


We never seem to set it off
We haven't initiated a romantic relationship despite my feelings


If this is love
I'm not sure if this strong emotion I feel is actually love


I wanna be more, wanna let him know
I want to escalate our relationship and confess my feelings


He should be flattered
If he knew how I felt, he would feel good about himself


He should have seen all the things that I do
I've been dropping hints and making efforts to show my affections


Go
Encouragement to take action


O to the B to the V-I-O-U-S
Spelling of 'Obvious'


'Cause it's so obvious (O to the B to the V-I-O-U-S)
My feelings for him are blatant and apparent




Writer(s): Madelein Bysan Rönnberg

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