Obvious
Watershed (OH) Lyrics
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And tomorrow morning figure out where it all went wrong
See if we can try to stay the hell out of our own way
I feel like I've known you my whole life
My life didn't start until tonight
Now we're feeling so good
We're feeling so fine
And this is totally obvious
Obviously wrong
I gotta know how this ends, so go on
Back to your place after the bars close
And I'm feeling strangely turned on at the sight of your dirty clothes
Critiquing your refrigerator magnet poetry
Smelling the latest issue of Seventeen
Wondering how all this will read in your diary
I ask your Magic 8 Ball
But I know what I'll get
Could this be the real thing?
It says, Don't Count on It.
Together but somehow alone
We go on
This is totally obvious
Obviously wrong
But this is turning me on
I gotta know how this ends, so go on
The lyrics of "Obvious" by Watershed are about a night of drinking, partying, and exploring a newfound attraction with someone. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer admits to drinking shots first and worrying about the consequences later. They express feeling a strong connection with the person they're with, stating that their life didn't truly start until that night. The chorus reflects the temporary and fleeting nature of the night's happiness, acknowledging that tomorrow will bring reality back into focus.
In the second verse, the focus shifts to the intimate moments after the bars close. The scene is described in detail, including the sense of smell and visual cues such as fridge magnets and diary entries. The singer is curious about where the night and the attraction will lead, but is left uncertain when the Magic 8 Ball provides an ominous answer.
Overall, the song is about the temporary joy and excitement of a night of drinking and attraction. The lyrics don't shy away from the potential negative consequences of that night, however, and the singer is aware that it may be an obvious mistake. Despite this, they express a desire to know how the story will end - a feeling that many listeners can likely relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Do shots first, ask questions later on
Let's enjoy the moment and deal with consequences later
And tomorrow morning figure out where it all went wrong
Reflect on our actions and mistakes after the good time
See if we can try to stay the hell out of our own way
Let's try to not mess things up for ourselves
I feel like I've known you my whole life
The connection between us is strong
My life didn't start until tonight
Meeting you has given my life a new meaning
Now we're feeling so good
The moment is euphoric
We're feeling so fine
We're enjoying every bit of the moment
Until tomorrow, but that's just some other time
We'll worry about tomorrow, tomorrow
And this is totally obvious
The situation is clear to see
Obviously wrong
We're aware that this isn't a wise choice
I gotta know how this ends, so go on
I'm curious to see where this will lead, so continue
Back to your place after the bars close
Going home with you after the bars close
And I'm feeling strangely turned on at the sight of your dirty clothes
The small details about you are intriguing me
Critiquing your refrigerator magnet poetry
Analyzing the little things about you that make you unique
Smelling the latest issue of Seventeen
Taking in your surroundings to understand you better
Wondering how all this will read in your diary
Contemplating whether our moment will have any significance for you
I ask your Magic 8 Ball
Seeking guidance about our situation
But I know what I'll get
I'm aware the response won't be what I want to hear
Could this be the real thing?
Is this a genuine connection?
It says, Don't Count on It.
The Magic 8 Ball suggests that this may not be a wise choice
Together but somehow alone
We're together in the moment, but in reality, we're still alone
We go on
We'll continue with the moment despite the potential consequences
But this is turning me on
I'm enjoying the moment despite the risks
I gotta know how this ends, so go on
I'm curious to see the outcome, so continue
Contributed by Evelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.