obviously adv : unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly'); "the answer is obviously wrong"; "she was in bed and evidently in great pain"; "he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list"; "it is all patently nonsense"; "she has apparently been living here for some time"; "I thought he owned the property, but apparently not"; "You are plainly wrong"; "he is plain stubborn" [syn: evidently, manifestly, patently, apparently, plainly, plain]

English

Pronunciation

Adverb

obviously

1. In a obvious manner; clearly apparent.

Translations

• Finnish: ilmeisesti, selvästi
• French: clairement, évidemment
• Portuguese: obviamente
• Italian: ovviamente

Synonyms

• apparently
• clearly
• evidently
• manifestly

"Obviously" is the second single from the British pop band McFly. It was their second number one single on the UK Singles Chart. It topped the charts for one week.

The CD features a cover version of The Beatles' "Help!". The band recorded a special interview that could be heard on the Maxi and 12" Picture disc where they responded to questions posted by their fans.

The Song

The second track was written by two of the band members, Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, and former Busted member James Bourne. The track is generally considered "lighter" and much more "laid-back" than their last single, "Five Colours in Her Hair". The lyrics speak of a young woman the band members fancy but cannot have due to the fact she has a boyfriend who's older than them and in the Marines. It came fifth in a BBC poll to find the UK's Top 40 Singles of 2004.The boys say their inspiration for the song came from James Aitken.

Track Listings

CD1

1. Obviously
2. Get Over You

CD2

1. Obviously
2. Help
3. Obviously [Mix]
4. Interview (Part 1)
5. Obviously [Video] [Enhanced]

Double Sided Band Poster

7" Picture Disc

1. Obviously
2. Interview (Part 2)

The Video

The video features the boys as caddies in a golf game which features the characters mentioned in the song. The band members eventually have fun around the golf course on the buggies. Shots also involve them being in a hall where they play their instruments.

References

• Official Site

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