Obviously
McFly
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Recently I've been Hopelessly reaching Out for this girl Who's out of this world Believe me She's got a boyfriend He drives her round the bend 'cause he's 23 He's in the marines He'd kill me So many nights now I find myself thinking About her now 'cause obviously She's out of my league But how can I win? She keeps draggin' me in And I know I never will be good enough for her No no, I never will be good enough for her Gotta escape now Get on a plane now, yeah Off to L A And that's where I'll stay For two years Put it behind me (I'll put it behind me) Go to a place where she can't find me Oh 'cause obviously She's out of my league I'm wasting my time 'cause she'll never be mine And I know I never will be good enough for her No no, I never will be good enough for her She's out of my hands And I never know where I stand 'cause I'm not good enough for her (Good enough for her) 'cause obviously She's out of my league I'm wasting my time 'cause she'll never be mine And I know I never will be good enough for her 'cause obviously She's out of my league But how can I win? She keeps draggin' me in And I know I never will be good enough for her 'cause obviously She's out of my league I'm wasting my time 'cause she'll never be mine And I know I never will be good enough for her No no, I never will be good enough for her
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Written by: THOMAS MICHAEL FLETCHER, DANIEL ALAN JONES, JAMES ELLIOT BOURNE
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Obviously" was released as the second single from the British band McFly's debut studio album "Room on the 3rd Floor" on June 21, 2004.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, making it McFly's second number one hit following "5 Colours in Her Hair".
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SongwritersThe song was penned by McFly members Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd, alongside songwriting collaborators James Bourne and Julian Emery.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Obviously" was filmed in Spain and features the band members failing at various sports, including golf, tennis and football.
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GenreThe song is often classified within the pop-rock genre, typical of most McFly music. Other contemporary popular British bands of the same genre included Busted and The Vamps.
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Notable PerformancesAmong the memorable performances of this song, McFly performed "Obviously" at the 2004 T4 Pop Beach gig in Great Yarmouth amid some technical difficulties.
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InspirationThe song's lyrics touch on the theme of unrequited love and wanting to be more than just friends with someone who is unaware of these feelings.
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Certifications"Obviously" has been certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), denoting sales of over 200,000 copies in the UK.
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Other VersionsIn 2013, McFly released a new, slower version of "Obviously" as part of their "McFly – The Greatest Bits – B-Sides & Rarities" album.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised "Obviously" for its infectious melody and relatable lyrics, cementing McFly's place as a popular boyband in the British music scene.
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