(Isn’t It) Obvious – English Lyrics

• By: Alessia Cara
• Album: Love & Hyperbole

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Alessia Cara's heartwarming single, "(Isn’t It) Obvious," and discover how to express unwavering love and support, even when miles apart. With relatable lyrics and a soothing melody, this song teaches valuable lessons about trust, reassurance, and overcoming doubts in relationships. The addition of John Mayer's guitar solo adds a special touch, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of love and distance.

[English]

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[VOCALIZATION]

♪ I SEE IT ON YOUR FACE ♪

♪ AND ON YOUR MIND ♪

♪ I SEE THE CRACKS IN THE EYES ♪

♪ WITHOUT MY HAND TO HOLD ♪

♪ I'M THE FIRST TO KNOW ♪

♪ YOU'RE GRIPPING ON THE WASTE ♪

♪ OF OTHER TIMES ♪

♪ TRY TO MAKE IT SUFFICE ♪

♪ TO MAKE IT TANGIBLE ♪

♪ IT'S IMPOSSIBLE ♪

♪ FEARS ARE ONLY CONSTELLATIONS ♪

♪ (AH-AH) ♪

♪ ONLY GLOWIN' IF WE MAKE THEM ♪

♪ WE'RE JUST FINE (AH-AH) ♪

♪ IF IT'S ANY CONSOLATION ♪

♪ YOU'RE MY FAVORITE ♪

♪ (AH-AH) IT'S YOU AND I ♪

♪ YOU GOTTA KNOW THAT, RIGHT? ♪

♪ ISN'T IT OBVIOUS? (AH-AH) ♪

♪ YOU KNOW THAT WE GOT ENOUGH (AH-AH) ♪

♪ ISN'T IT OBVIOUS? (AH-AH) ♪

♪ THAT I'M SURE MM-MM ♪

♪ ISN'T IT OBVIOUS? (AH-AH) ♪

♪ YOU KNOW THAT WE GOT ENOUGH (AH-AH) ♪

♪ (AH-AH) ♪

♪ I'M ALL YOURS ♪

♪ ALL YOURS ♪

♪ MY PICTURE IN YOUR WALLET ON DISPLAY ♪

♪ BUT IT'S NEVER THE SAME ♪

♪ AS LAYIN' CLOSE TO YOU ♪

♪ I WANNA BE CLOSE TO YOU (BE CLOSE TO YOU, AH-AH) ♪

♪ IT'S HARD TO FEEL YOU WHEN YOU'RE FAR AWAY ♪

♪ BUT YOU MAKE IT OKAY ♪

♪ 'CAUSE IF I'M LOVIN' YOU (I'M LOVIN' YOU) ♪

♪ I CAN NEVER LOSE ♪

♪ FEARS ARE ONLY CLOSED CREATIONS ♪

♪ (AH-AH) ♪

♪ JUST AS VIBRANT AS WE PAINT THEM ♪

♪ WE'RE JUST FINE (AH-AH) ♪

♪ SO IF IT'S ANY CONSOLATION ♪

♪ YOU'RE MY FAVORITE ♪

♪ (AH-AH) IT'S YOU AND I ♪

♪ YOU GOTTA KNOW THAT, RIGHT? ♪

♪ ISN'T IT OBVIOUS? (AH-AH) ♪

♪ YOU KNOW THAT WE GOT ENOUGH (AH-AH) ♪

♪ ISN'T IT OBVIOUS? (AH-AH) ♪

♪ THAT I'M SURE MM-MM ♪

♪ ISN'T IT OBVIOUS? (AH-AH) ♪

♪ YOU KNOW THAT WE GOT ENOUGH (AH-AH) ♪

♪ ISN'T IT OBVIOUS? (AH-AH) ♪

♪ I'M ALL YOURS (ALL YOURS) ♪

♪ OH YEAH ♪

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♪ YOU GOTTA KNOW ♪

♪ YOU GOTTA KNOW ♪

[MUSIC FADING]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
face /feɪs/ A1	noun - the front part of a person's head
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the part of a person that thinks and feels
crack /kræk/ B1	noun - a line on the surface of something where it has broken but not separated
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to have or keep in your hands
grip /ɡrɪp/ B2	verb - to hold something tightly
suffice /səˈfaɪs/ B2	verb - to be enough or adequate
tangible /ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/ B2	adjective - able to be touched or felt; real or concrete
impossible /ɪmˈpɑː.sə.bəl/ B1	adjective - not able to happen or be done
fear /fɪr/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
constellation /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ C1	noun - a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern
vibrant /ˈvaɪ.brənt/ B2	adjective - full of energy and enthusiasm
favorite /ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/ A2	noun - a person or thing that is preferred over others
picture /ˈpɪk.tʃər/ A1	noun - a representation of something, usually made with a pencil, pen, or paint
wallet /ˈwɒl.ɪt/ B1	noun - a small folding case for carrying money and cards
display /dɪˈspleɪ/ B1	verb - to show something in a place where people can see it
close /kloʊs/ A2	verb - to move something so that it is no longer open adjective - near in distance or time
far /fɑːr/ A1	adverb - at a great distance
lovin' /ˈlʌv.ɪn/ B1	verb - informal form of 'loving', to feel deep affection for someone
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to no longer have something because it has been taken away or destroyed