I love the taste of you in the morning
Keep me warm and
Nothin’ else, nothin’ more important
Makes me wanna believe in love (Mmm)
I love the thought of us in the evening
Crave the feeling
The way you feel, somethin’ ’bout it’s healing
I’m praying we don’t fuck this up (Ah-ah-ah, babe)
Others that I’ve had had to impress me before
But I knew you were the real thing
When you walked through the door
I didn’t think that I would have to spell it out
Don’t put the bands, put the bands on me
Oh, my love, oh, my love is free
Ain’t no price on my loyalty
No shit, got me right where you want me, baby
Could I be more obvious? (Ooh)
Hard to think when I’m under you
Tell you all of my dirty truths
No shit, got me right where you want me, baby
Could I be more obvious?
Maybe if I’m lucky, you might stay the afternoon
If you gotta work, just promise me you’ll come back soon
Maybe you should pack a suitcase too (Too)
I love the thought of you never leavin’ (No)
Days repeatin’
Gettin’ steps up on the treadmill while you sleepin’
Never thought I’d believe in love again
Others that I’ve had had to impress me before (Ooh)
But I knew you were the real thing
When you walked through the door
I didn’t think that I would have to spell it out
Don’t put the bands, put the bands on me
Oh, my love, oh, my love is free
Ain’t no price on my loyalty
No shit, got me right where you want me, baby
Could I be more obvious? (Ooh)
Hard to think when I’m under you
Tell you all of my dirty truths
No shit, got me right where you want me, baby
Could I be more obvious? (Obvious)
Unpacking the Intimacy in “obvious”
In “obvious,” Ariana Grande delivers a captivating portrait of vulnerability and intimacy within a blossoming relationship. The lyrics are drenched in sensuality, celebrating the mundane and magical moments that make love feel both healing and exhilarating. Grande’s words highlight the comfort and freedom she finds with her partner, contrasting the authenticity of this connection with past relationships that felt more performative. The recurring line, “Could I be more obvious?” underscores her willingness to bare her emotions, leaving little room for misinterpretation. Through candid confessions and descriptions of everyday routines, the song beautifully captures the desire for closeness and the hope that this newfound love will last.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét, Tayla Parx, Tommy Brown, Charles Anderson
- Release Year: 2020
- Label: Republic Records