It began in 2001 as a collaborative effort between Nina Persson (of The Cardigans) and Swedish singer, guitarist and songwriter Niclas Frisk (of Atomic Swing). The self-titled debut album A Camp was released later that year.
Persson and Frisk had recorded a collection of songs in 1998, but the project was suspended while they attended to other matters, including Persson's move to New York City with future-husband and fellow rocker Nathan Larson, an american film composer who had known some modest success in the 90s with his band Shudder To Think.
A second batch of recordings for the first A Camp record took place in Woodstock, New York, at the now-dufunct Bearsville studio. Work took place in a barn. Larson played bass. Kevin March (Dambuilders/ Shudder To Think/Guided By Voices) played drums.
The resultant album was released in 2001 in Europe, where it was a considerable success, and a significant hit in Scandinavia. The band toured extensively on the strength of the single I Can Buy You: the touring band included members of Soundtrack Of Our Lives as well as the above mentioned studio players. The album was awarded four Swedish Grammies.
In late 2007, NYC recording sessions included Joan Wasser, Nikolai Dunger, James Iha. The second album, Colonia, was released in January 2009.
A three-track EP named Covers, featuring interpretations of Pink Floyd's "Us And Them", David Bowie's "Boys Keep Swinging" and Grace Jones' "I've Done it Again", was released digitally in the United States on 9 June 2009 and in Europe on 16 June 2009.
Persson has continued to record and perform as a solo artist, and reunite with The Cardigans for occasional tours. There are not known to be any plans for further A Camp recordings.
Frequent Flyer
A Camp Lyrics
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I need some sweet assistance while I'm stealing
Some of your time
I hope that's fine
I got photographs of all you, all I'm needing
Forgiveness if I left you all believing
That I'm the one
And I need something to direct me to it
[Chorus:]
Because I'm a frequent flyer, notorious liar
But I can't get close enough
I never get close
I can't get close enough
I would love to tell my story from the ending
But the story is getting thin from heavy spending
And I need my man
And I need a friend
And I need someone to protect me from the rain
[Chorus]
To the ending
I can't get close enough ah ahhh
I can't get close enough to the sun
I can't get close enough
[Chorus]
It seems
like the singer of the song is considering leaving or running away from something. She needs help packing her bags and requests for someone's time before she goes, hinting that this is a significant decision for her. She admits to being a liar and a "frequent flyer," possibly implying that she has a history of making impulsive decisions and leaving things behind. She also mentions having photographs of the person she's speaking to, seemingly indicating that they have a close relationship but she still feels lost and directionless. The chorus emphasizes this, with the repeated line "I can't get close enough" appearing like a cry for help or a desperate plea for human connection. The singer longs for the comfort of her man, a friend and someone to protect her, as she feels exposed and vulnerable.
Overall, the song seems to be grappling with feelings of disconnect and disorientation. The singer is struggling to find her place in the world and connect with those around her, despite her desires to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you help me pack my bags? I might be leaving
Asking for help in preparation for departure
I need some sweet assistance while I'm stealing
Desiring help while taking something without permission
Some of your time
Request for a bit of time and attention
I hope that's fine
Expressing hope that the request is acceptable
I got photographs of all you, all I'm needing
Having images of everyone and not needing anything else
Forgiveness if I left you all believing
Asking for pardon if leaving caused false impressions
That I'm the one
Clarifying that one is not the chosen one
Because I feel like none
Explaining how one feels like a nobody
And I need something to direct me to it
Seeking direction towards a solution
Because I'm a frequent flyer, notorious liar
Admitting to being a habitual liar and traveler
But I can't get close enough
Unable to obtain desired closeness, whether physical or emotional
I never get close
Consistently failing to reach closeness
I can't get close enough
Still unable to reach desired proximity
I would love to tell my story from the ending
Expressing desire to narrate a story starting from the conclusion
But the story is getting thin from heavy spending
The tale is losing substance from excessive use
And I need my man
Requiring the presence of a partner
And I need a friend
Needing the support of a friend
And I need someone to protect me from the rain
Wanting someone to safeguard from the downpour
To the ending
Towards the conclusion
I can't get close enough ah ahhh
Still unable to reach desired closeness
I can't get close enough to the sun
Metaphorically unable to reach an unreachable goal
It seems
Ending phrase, implying contemplation or thoughtfulness
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kobination2
Why this album is not on Spotify\ Apple Music?!?!?
Rafael Santos
Linda música ❤️
odema Olma
I love her and this song resonates
babalu soares
Diva indie
Larry Weisman
Produced by the great Mark Linkous, aka Sparklehorse.
kims_tube 10
a camp = kingqueen of music
julian afanador
Great!!
akun game
still love her fakin voice
Helle Ø
Fakin?