“Obvious” Annotated Libretto | DEAR EVAN HANSEN
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- Опубліковано 31 жов 2018
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A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in.
Both deeply personal and profoundly contemporary, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is a new American musical about life and the way we live it.
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239 West 45th Street
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"he sang beautifully on this track" sis, i have ears, i already know
Lol, same though
“Don’t go stating the obvious.”
I genuinely can't believe Taylor thinks he's not a good singer
@@robinlibrodo6634 haha yesss
THIS SHOULD'VE BEEN IN THE DAMN MUSICAL! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Damn, and I thought “If I Could Tell Her” was the most relatable song in the world...
I wAs wRoNggggGggGgGgG
no shoot sherlock
"And old people D I E"
how is confessing your love by means of her dead brother... relatable? mate you've seen some shit ahaha (joking of course)
LADYBUG
This is one of my new favorite crush songs. It's unconditionally admiring; its quiet and not forward; it's not impulsive; it's steadfast and isn't born of the heat of the moment. And yet it's not less loving than songs full of sexual passion. It's not sad or happy. It's solemn. There are no lyrics about him wanting to be with her. He's describing her beauty, not to woo her, but to show respect
----BTW I like to think of this song as a tad bit separate from Evan's character. It's not part of the musical, so I see the song from a generalized perspective, not Evan's.
i appreciate your comment so much because 1. walking into love is so much sweeter than “falling” in love and 2. i love evan. i really do. he’s a dork. but he makes me rip my hair out and i cannot ever come up with any reason for any of them to forgive him for what he put them all through
and this song is sooooo good and it does NOT need to be in character of evan
and my not-girlfriend also has decided that this is sung by someone else later on in zoes life that ended up loving her
anywho. just love your comment. you’re wonderful
ciao
ahhh now i know why i adore this song so much. thank you, worded perfectly. the song also just sounds innocent and nice, especially the piano parts
You could say the talent in this show is obvious.
I really need to stop thinking Ben is gonna sing. Taylor is amazing, he needs his props.
Personally I feel his voice is too high for the roll evan
biggiecheese_is_a_snack
What are you talking about?! Taylor’s voice is PERFECT for this role! It has a certain young vulnerability to it that is just perfect for Evan’s character and personality
Him and Mallory Bechtel for Zoe. It doesn’t ruin it by any stretch of the imagination, they’re both incredible, but sometimes it’s a little jarring to compare it to Ben Platt and Laura Dreyfuss
I PLAYED OBVIOUS AT 3:02 AND IF I COULD TELL HER AT 3:14 AT THIS SAME TIME AND MELODIES INTERTWINE TOGETHER AND ITS JUST SO BEAUTIFUL HEARING BOTH TAYLOR AND BEN SING TOGETHER!!!
thank you for noticing this!
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL
Katie Price
Lmao thx Chat Noir is life
@@samham8596 Yes, it is :)
i mean kinda.... but they aren't in the same key so it sounds a bit weird
Man. The “thinking they know” applies to every family relationship, not just with Zoe. Does everyone know they are loved? Because they are.
Imagine Connor singing this. Or even Zoe, waiting for true attention from her parents. Or a dueto, both of them singing wishing to hear an " I love you" from their parents. (Of course the lyrics would have to change a bit to fit their characters and the scene)
The one dislike was Connor’s bed
hi
The other two are the pillow and the dust bunny underneath
The rest are the shirts in the open closet
One is a fuzzy sweater, he never really liked it he always said it itches to much
Apple Slices
I should keep it.
Here are the lyrics ;-)
[EVAN]
When we know something is true beyond question or doubt
There’s no particular point in pointing it out
Blue is the color of sky
Mothers all worry and old people die
The phone rings, a bee stings
It’s something you don’t need to hear
It’s just clear
Why go stating the obvious?
It’s so painfully obvious
How could you miss
Something that’s this plain to see
When it’s glaring and staring right at you
So obviously?
When you get bored you draw stars on the cuffs of your jeans
You still fill out the quizes you find in those teen magazines
And to dance like nobody’s there
Awkward and perfect, you don’t even care
Something courageous, amazing, contagious and kind
All combined
Why go stating the obvious?
It’s so painfully obvious
How could you miss
Something that’s this plain to see
When it’s glaring and staring right at you
So obviously?
Sometimes the words we tend to withhold
Well, they’re exactly the words someone needs to be told
But oh, thinking they know
We never say I love you
I love you, I love you
I love you
Cause why go stating the obvious?
It’s so painfully obvious
How could you miss
Something that’s this plain to see
When it’s glaring and staring right at you
So obviously?
(inaudible) is "A bee stings"
I'm pretty sure the lyrics are "it's something you don't need to hear" instead of "it's something it done me to hear" but other than that it's perfect 💙
Thank youu
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!
Thank you!😋💚
Honestly, when I first heard the song, I thought it was actually Connor singing to his sister (and not Evan 'telling her what he said'). It was as if he wanted to say that he really cared for his sister and didn't think he had to state the obvious (and as a teenage boy, probably felt embarrassed at the thought of talking about /feelings/).
Even if he didn't say or show it, he cared for his sister, always watching out for her. He saw how he drew stars on the cuff of her jeans and still answers those questions on those teen magazines and how she danced like the rest of the world wasn't there. It felt as if he found all of those things endearing for him, but never showed her he did. They never really got to say that they loved each other because it felt awkward for him, for them. But he felt that it was painfully obvious, and it pained him to see that even though he thought it was obvious, no one saw through his real feelings.
No one even knew how he was already falling down, drowning in his own thoughts and in need of help from someone who cared about him. He was silently crying for help and yet they missed something this plain to see.
Imagine if this was included in the musical after "If I Could Tell Her". Evan tried expressing his feelings for Zoe by 'telling her what Connor said to him'---but what if Connor actually did feel as how Evan said? What if Connor actually really cared, watched over her, and wanted to express all those feelings...but had lost the chance to do so after taking his life?
I kind of wished that the story gave more background on Connor and how he felt because that could help us understand what people like him go through. There are a lot of Connors out there thinking that their cry for help is painfully obvious, and that they cared about their loved ones even if they left this world.. I just see that there are so many people that still find suicide to be something selfishly done by someone. Just because they did it, it doesn't erase the fact that they loved their family, that they needed help, they needed someone.
But nevertheless, the musical and all of its songs were amazing ♥️ Just sort of rambled there hahah 😅
OMG, someone finally said it, I really wish they make some kind of spin off for Connor too, and not just end up becoming some kind of ghost or made up story by Evan. He didn't get the closure he needed in this musical imo
Sameeeee
I LOVE THIS
It’s been two years, but I see your “this playing after If I Could Tell Her” and raise you a duet between the two songs.
In the novel there are chapter's narrated by Connor in which we get to know more about him, his past and what happened the day he died. He actually had a person he cared deeply about and loved. His name was Miguel, he was his only and best friend and possibly even more, if things went different in his past school. Connor struggled showing his feelings to Miguel and letting him in his life so I think this song fits perfectly to this storyline. If there was a movie or version of the play that focused more on Connors perfect he could sing this song - as a "ghost" - after "If I Could Tell Her" so the song could start of being about Zoe (as you said) but then end up being about Miguel, as Connor reveal their relationship and remembers him
I can feel some of Taylor's smiles in this song (idk if that makes sense)
I totally get it, I hear it too
Samantha Baugh I feel it too😂 also hi fellow samantha
yes!!!
It does
HI fellow Samantha.
i literally screamed when i heard the lyrics from "if i could tell her"
Yaaaaaas so glad to have more tracks with Taylor Trensch- his tone is so down-to-earth and clear, I feel like the character of Evan Hansen really shines through his voice. This song is so sweet!
Stars on the cuffs of her jeans... I'm crying now.
This song won’t make me cry
This song won’t make me cry
This song won’t make me cry
This song won’t make me cry
_To give a peek into what-might-have-been..._
I love Taylor’s Evan, I am so happy this recording exists 💙
I LOVE TAYLOR SO MUCH I SAW HIM IN FEBRUARY AND HE WAS BEAUTIFUL AS HELL
I just waltzed around my room by myself while listening to this at full volume in my headphones. I want this to be mine and my future husband's first dance at our wedding. I can't think of one thing that would make me happier 👕💙
Whenever I hear this song I picture Taylor thinking about Ben. My heart is abnormally swelling
(Ben Ross, 4 those of u who don't stan)
Don't my heart's breaking sorry
i was like taylor thinking of ben like ben platt lolz
I’M A HUGE TAYLOR AND BEN STAN I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT OMGMGMGMGGMMMGG
But seriously, they had to be separated by Ben playing Evan on tour, so with all the loving emotion in this song it’s adorable to think of him thinking of Ben. They’re the absolute perfect couple.
TAYLOR AND BEN ARE LITERALLY THE CUTEST COUPLE EVER ITS NOT EVEN FUNNY I LOVE THEM SM
HDSHSHSHUW IM SOBBING NOW
Hearing Taylor singing "I love you" My heart melts, I love his voice so much, AHHHH
When he said the "you" at the end of the bridge, I thought of Eliza singing "you" repeatedly in "Burn", and now my heart aches even more
THIS IS SO PAINFULLY BEAUTIFUL.
and painfully obvious
well, its so painfully obviously beautiful
I love Taylor's voice here:) he totally made this song his own. Also, I need a recording of YWBF sung by Taylor.
Dear Evan Hansen. The show that can make me cry in school just by listening to the soundtrack and cut songs
Oh my LAWD!! His head voice feels like my soul is being touched by an angel. Absolutely gorgeous!
The guy can sing! And act! A great song, sang by a wonderful Evan. This musical has cut out more good music than many people can write/compose in a lifetime. And Alex's orchestrations and piano playing is just incredible.
I'm glad this isn't in the show, but I still find it really cute and love it
Taylor is the perfect voice for this song! It gives a new perspective for Evan's character in my opinion and makes him come off more soulful than hopeful. Like his love is more than just a crush, it's genuine. ❤
God this song is so beautiful I can't :''""") thinking someone must know you love them and finding out your feelings may have not been as obvious as you first thought? That is a painfully obvious universal concept. It doesn't even have to be romantic love.
I really want to hear Ben Platt sing this now. Such a beautiful song.
Garett 9109 same 😭
@@reganspinks1996 I would like to hear ABF sing this!
@@leifpreskon3883 He did now! On one of his instagram lives.
@@bunny221 is there a link I could watch?
@@someteennamedcharles2035 ua-cam.com/video/MVd3Z1f1I_g/v-deo.html
THIS IS AMAZING??? WHY ARE PEOPLE SLEEPING ON THIS MAN???
This sounds like a good song to play at a wedding.
Im so glad taylor trensch exists:)
Gillian Hidalgo actual same
Catch me sobbing uncontrollably while listening to every cut song
The line "Mothers all worry and we- old people die", follows the same tune as "So Big, So Small" Love it!
I really dont hear the we-old people thing I just hear him hold out and. Am I crazy or something?
This song would be so much more heartbreaking if it was Conner's point of view, it's like a parallel to 'If I could tell her' but it's actually him saying these things to Zoe. Especially since Zoe thought that her brother actually said all these things about her, she thought that maybe he actually cared and then she's told that the only time's Conner ever said anything nice or told her he loved her wasn't even true. Then he sings this and it's even worse because she won't ever know he actually did care about her. Or whatever, I explained that terribly.
Edit: and then he's sort of blaming them for his suicide, -it was just so obvious, how could you not tell? I'm right here in front of your face so obviously broken and you won't even look at me-
I love this so much, but, I do think that "If I Could Tell Her" shows more of Evan's personality and Zoe's eagerness to learn about her brother. This is still cute af :)
Me: dancing in circles without a partner
"Why. Go. Stating the obvious. It's so painfully obvious~"
This song is so wonderful... it’s so simple and realistic, I absolutely love the emotions and realism portrayed through this song. It’s not necessary sad or happy, it’s just perfectly solemn. One of my new favourites! 🥰
Hey so I am in love with this song
this weirdly fits the vibe for "going viral" omg....
Why ain't this song more popular????? I never heard of it 'till i saw it in a Percy Jackson animatic
It's a cut song that only people who listened to the deluxe version heard, so i guess it's not as popular? Idrk
Thank you for the existence of this musical. I don't know where I'd be with out it. ♡♡♡
I MISSED THIS ON THE LIVE STREAM OMGMGMGMGM
edit: also no dislikes is what i like to see on this video 👌🏻
Did anyone else realize that in the first verse, it kinda sounds like Taylor says "Mothers all worry and we- old people die"? Like he almost said we die or something like that or am I reading too far into this??
I'm pretty sure he just holds the note for musical purposes but this is definitely something Evan would do 😂
I heard it too
I think it sounds as if he slightly pauses because he was going to say something like “and everyone dies” but catches himself just before and changes it to “old people die”, which sort of subtly emphasises the musical’s tragedy of a young person dying. Now that I’m listening into it anyway, can’t say I noticed it too much the first time I heard it.
Beautiful observation.thank you
He almost nothing. He simply sing
"Mothers all worry, ann...
...nd old people die".
That's just how he chose to style the lyrics. Other options were to hold the A, or hold nothing and just sing "and" all at once, last second.
Unpopular opinion: I'm salty and I think this should have been in the final show instead of if I could tell her.
tbh same
Same! I love this version so much!
Idk I feel like if I could tell her fits the rhythm of the musical better
if i could tell her portrays Evan's character more. He wanted to be liked by people, stopping at nothing to get it once it falls into his lap, and he wants the girl, he wants ZOE. If i could tell her shows how creepy he is watching her all the time like that, to the point of knowing these things about her, past just simple admiration or a simple crush. He went to the lengths of using a kid's suicide to get close to his crush, or unhealthy obsession. As sweet as Obvious is, and as much as I love it, if i could tell her fits the show better. Obvious is more of a distant, softer portrayal of Evan's character.
I get that, however I feel like the song is too confident to be sung by Evan. Love the song! Think it is 10/10 however I think If I could Tell her did the job it needed to better.
I FORGOT THIS WAS DROPPING TONIGHT AND I DIDN'T HEAR THIS ONE ON THE LISTENING PARTY I'M IMPRESSED
Wow. Beautiful. Taylor's voice is amazing and has that Evan Hansen feel.
I can’t choose between Taylor or Ben as Evan. They are both BEAUTIFUL KWEENS! 💕💕
THIS IS AMAZING THIS IS AMAZING THIS IS AMAZING
I L O V E TAYLOR
I CAME AS SOON AS I HEARD!
Grey Eye
ANGELICAAAAA
All the way from London? DAMN!
iLjmndz ANGELICA THANK GOD SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS WHAT IM STRUGGLING HERE TO DOOOO
@Hannah XIE I KNOW MY SISTER LIKE I KNOW MY OWN MIND YOU WILL NEVER FIND ANYONE AS TRUSTING OR AS KIND
I LOVE MY SISTER MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THIS LIFE I WOULD CHOOSE HER HAPPINESS OVER MINE EVERYTIME
The Yandere Girl TM
TAKE WHAT WE HAD ASIDE
this song relates so much to "miraculous" who agree with me ?
BRUH YESSS THIS SONG IS SOOOO LADYNOIR/ LADRIEN. CAN YOU IMAGINE CHAT SINGING THIS TO HIS LADY OR LADYBUG SHYINGLY SINGING THIS FOR ADRIEN?????'
@@braiansingh9730 yup
I actually scribbled stars on the cuffs of my jeans with that part of If I Could Tell Her playing in my head
Oh no I didn't know this song existed agdkahsja I'm obsessed
The first song I listened to, I can't!
I love this and it’s so interesting to see the parallels between this song and “If I could tell her”
Wow! His voice is incredible here, so pure and heartful. I understand why they put If I Could Tell Her instead, it thickens the plot more. But this, you can fill his yearning for love and connection so much.
Being that he's a sings in musicals, this isn't auto-tuned, right? Cuz it sounds like it is, but I think...he just manages to sing that way...? If so, that's very impressive.
In any case, I feel like it's too steady and professional-sounding to be the trainwreck that Evan is. Especially when being sung to Zoë. It definitely stands out as weird to me.
I’m here from the stream! This is one of my favorites!!♥️♥️♥️
Taylor oh my god😭😭
this is beautiful i cant wait for the instrumental to come out so i can sing to it
When we know something is true
Beyond question or doubt
There's no particular point
In pointing it out
Blue is the color of sky
'Cause mothers all worry
And old people die
A phone rings, a bee stings
It's something you don't need to hear
It's just clear
Why go stating the obvious?
It's so painfully obvious
How could you miss
Something that's this plain to see?
When it's glaring, and staring
Right at you
So obviously
When you get bored you draw stars
On the cuffs of your jeans
You still fill out the quizzes you find
In those teen magazines
And you dance like nobody's there
Awkward and perfect
You don't even care
Something courageous, amazing, contagious
And kind
All combined
Why go stating the obvious?
It's so painfully obvious
How could you miss
Something that's this plain to see?
When it's glaring, and staring
Right at you
So obviously
Sometimes the words
We tend to withhold
But they're exactly the words
Someone needs to be told
But oh, thinking they know
We never say "I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you"
'Cause why go
Stating the obvious
It's so painfully obvious
How could you miss
Something that's this plain to see?
When it's glaring, and staring right at you
So obviously
Ty!
This song is so gentle and beautiful
Thank you for releasing all the new tracks that didn’t make the show simply love them 🎶🎶🇬🇧❤️
this and hiding in my hands are the two redeeming qualities of this album
My ears have been blessed
This is beautiful hhh all these new releases hurt my heart in the best way
Taylor's voice fits this song perfectly!!!!!!!!!!
this is literally my new favorite song
I think we all know who our lil taylor is thinking of ❤️❤️❤️
For yall like who Its ben, ben ross
I stan that so much
I wish this stayed in the final production of the show. This one has such a pure feeling of love tied to it. I could listen for hours.
This is beautiful! 😢
The lyric is so heartwarming and sad. It really made me feel a lot of things. Amazing song :')
his voice is so lovely
I never really thought high of Taylor but THIS SONG MAKES ME THINK DIFFERENT
This makes me cry a lot!
It's way better than If I could tell her !
I'm just playing this song on repeat.
Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Andrew Barth Feldman, and Jordan Fisher could never. We bow down to Taylor.
Why compare? They’re all fantastic
This song I can’t 😍😍😍
THIS SONG IS SO AMAZING!
The instrumentals in this song are gorgeous
I love this song so much😍 although for some reason I keep accidentally saying “blue is the colour of the sun” 🤦♀️😂
This is just beautiful
i love him
Wow. Taylor sounds so good ahhh!
i’m crying oh my god this is everythING
It’s this that makes me so happy I met Taylor
This is my new favorite song ❤❤❤❤❤
this made me feel more than I can process oh WOW
this song is the final trigger to make me write my own love song thank you dear evan hansen
AAAH I LOVE
If you really want a drastic change in music, I went from ITS FROM JAPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN (The Squip Song) to this very calm song
AHHHHHHHH
i love that song
I love this and it would have been cool to have this in the soundtrack but I agree that "Tell her" works better on stage!
I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH! IF ONLY IT WAS IN THE MUSICAL!! :(
The only best thing about the deluxe album
Hiding In Your Hands is amazing too
holy CANOLLI I CAN'T GET OVER THIS SONG.
This is amazing, you should’ve kept it