Obvious Song
Joe Jackson
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There was a man in the jungle Trying to make ends meet Found himself one day with an axe in his hand When a voice said "Buddy can you spare that tree We gotta save this world-starting with your land." It was a rock 'n' roll millionaire from the USA Doing three to the gallon in a big white car And he sang and he sang 'till he polluted the air And he blew a lot of smoke from a Cuban cigar And the stars are looking down Through a hole in the sky And if they can see, they cry That's obvious And the walls are coming down Between the west and the east You don't have to be a hippie to believe in peace That's obvious...obvious There was a kid in the city selling crack to get by Got caught one day with a gun in his hand When a voice said, "OK, get'em up in the air You're too young to live like this But you ain't too fast to die." Just another foot-soldier in a stupid little war Another sound-bite on the American scene Caught between the supplier only dreaming of money And the demand of the man with the money Who needs a little help to dream So we starve all the teachers And recruit more marines How come we don't even know what that means It's obvious And the walls are coming down Between the eagle and the dove You don't have to be a hippie to believe in love That's obvious...obvious
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Obvious Song" was featured on Joe Jackson's 11th studio album called "Laughter & Lust" released in 1991.
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Record LabelJackson's album "Laughter & Lust," which included "Obvious Song," was his first album released under the Virgin Records label after leaving A&M Records.
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Music VideoThe song was accompanied by a music video, which was relatively rare for Joe Jackson's work and is considered a unique aspect of the song's release.
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Unique Composition"Obvious Song" was noted for its upbeat tempo and pop-rock style, distinct from much of Jackson's earlier, more jazz and classical-influenced work.
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Significant LyricsThe lyrics to "Obvious Song" criticize the commercial, money-focused aspects of the music industry, a recurring theme in Jackson's work.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a minor hit, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the U.S.
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Change of StyleThe song displayed a change in the musical style of Joe Jackson, from jazz-infused melodies and pop to alternative rock.
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Critical ReceptionCritics had mixed reviews for "Obvious Song;" while some praised Jackson's daring change in musical style, others felt he strayed too far from his original aesthetic.
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Jackson on "Obvious SongJoe Jackson has mentioned in interviews that "Obvious Song," like many of his works, reflects his disdain for mindless pop music and his preference for more innovative and thoughtful compositions.
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Live Performances"Obvious Song," despite its mixed reception, has been a staple in Joe Jackson's live performances, demonstrating its popularity among his fan base.
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