Obvious – English Lyrics

• By: Westlife

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the universal language of unrequited love through Westlife's "Obvious." This captivating ballad beautifully articulates the subtle hints and unspoken desires of a secret admirer. Learning English with this song allows you to delve into rich emotional vocabulary and relatable expressions of longing, making it special for its honest portrayal of a common human experience.

[English]

Yeah, ooooh

We started as friends

But something happened inside me

Now I'm reading into everything

But there's no sign you hear the lightning, baby

You don't ever notice me turning on my charm

Or wonder why I'm always where you are

I've made it obvious

Done everything but sing it (I've crushed on you so long, but on and on you get me wrong)

I'm not so good with words

And since you never notice

The way that we belong

I'll say it in a love song

I've heard you talk about (heard you talk about)

How you want someone just like me (just like me)

But everytime I ask you out (time I ask you out)

We never move pass friendly, no no

And you don't ever notice how I stare when we're alone

Or wonder why I keep you on the phone

I've made it obvious

Done everything but sing it (I've crushed on you so long but on and on you get me wrong)

I'm not so good with words

And since you never notice

The way that we belong

I'll say it in a love song

Yeah...

You are my very first thought in the morning

And my last at nightfall

You are the love that came without warning

I need you, I want you to know

I've made it obvious

So finally, I'll sing it (I've crushed on you so long) oh yeah

Wooh woah (I'm not so good with words)

And since you never notice

The way that we belong

I'll say it in a love song

And sing it until the day you're holding me

I've wanted you so long but on and on you get me wrong

I more then adore you but since you never seem to see

Since you never seem to see

I'll say it in this love song

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for
song /sɒŋ/ A1	noun - a short musical composition with words
obvious /ˈɒb.vi.əs/ B2	adjective - clearly seen or understood; evident
notice /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ B1	noun - an observation or written warning verb - to become aware of
crush /krʌʃ/ B2	noun - a strong but short-lived infatuation verb - to press or squeeze with force
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require
belong /bɪˈlɒŋ/ B2	verb - to be part of; to fit in
charm /tʃɑːrm/ B2	noun - a pleasant quality that attracts verb - to attract by pleasing qualities
lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ B1	noun - a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity
stare /steər/ B1	verb - to look fixedly for a long time
alone /əˈloʊn/ B1	adjective - by oneself; without others
morning /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/ A1	noun - the early part of the day
nightfall /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/ B2	noun - the time when it becomes dark
adore /əˈdɔːr/ B2	verb - to love and admire deeply
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
words /wɜːdz/ A2	noun - units of language that carry meaning
think /θɪŋk/ A2	verb - to have thoughts; to consider