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Yeah, ooooh 00:04
We started as friends 00:12
But something happened inside me 00:17
Now I'm reading into everything 00:22
But there's no sign you hear the lightning, baby 00:29
You don't ever notice me turning on my charm 00:34
Or wonder why I'm always where you are 00:40
I've made it obvious 00:46
Done everything but sing it (I've crushed on you so long, but on and on you get me wrong) 00:50
I'm not so good with words 00:57
And since you never notice 01:02
The way that we belong 01:05
I'll say it in a love song 01:08
I've heard you talk about (heard you talk about) 01:12
How you want someone just like me (just like me) 01:18
But everytime I ask you out (time I ask you out) 01:23
We never move pass friendly, no no 01:29
And you don't ever notice how I stare when we're alone 01:34
Or wonder why I keep you on the phone 01:40
I've made it obvious 01:45
Done everything but sing it (I've crushed on you so long but on and on you get me wrong) 01:50
I'm not so good with words 01:57
And since you never notice 02:02
The way that we belong 02:05
I'll say it in a love song 02:08
Yeah... 02:11
You are my very first thought in the morning 02:13
And my last at nightfall 02:19
You are the love that came without warning 02:21
I need you, I want you to know 02:27
I've made it obvious 02:33
So finally, I'll sing it (I've crushed on you so long) oh yeah 02:37
Wooh woah (I'm not so good with words) 02:44
And since you never notice 02:49
The way that we belong 02:52
I'll say it in a love song 02:55
And sing it until the day you're holding me 02:58
I've wanted you so long but on and on you get me wrong 03:02
I more then adore you but since you never seem to see 03:09
Since you never seem to see 03:13
I'll say it in this love song 03:18
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Obvious – English Lyrics

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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

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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

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