1. An indie pop band from… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four artists with this name
1. An indie pop band from Scotland
2. A synthpop group from the United Kingdom
3. A hardcore punk band from the United States
4. An electronic music group from France
1. Camera Obscura is an indie pop band which formed in 1996 in Glasgow, Scotland. Currently the band consists of Tracyanne Campbell (vocals, guitar), Kenny McKeeve (guitar), Gavin Dunbar (bass) and Lee Thomson (drums). Keyboardist Carey Lander was a member of the band from 2002 until her death from bone cancer in 2015.
The band was formed in 1996 by Tracyanne Campbell, John Henderson, and Gavin Dunbar and released their debut album Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi in 2001. Camera Obscura released a second album, Underachievers Please Try Harder, the following year, and in September, 2005, the band started recording their next album, named Let's Get Out of This Country, with producer Jari Haapalainen. This album was released on June 06, 2006 and appeared high up in many critical lists of the 'best albums of 2006'.
In November 2008, the band announced that they have completed recording the follow-up to Let's Get Out of This Country, and that the new album would be released in 2009. In February 2009, it was announced that the band had signed to the label 4AD, who released their fourth album, called My Maudlin Career, on April 20, 2009.
http://www.camera-obscura.net/
2. Camera Obscura comprised Nigel James and Peter Oldroyd, and hailed from the UK. The band formed in 1982 and soldiered through record label hardships until 1987, when they went on indefinite hiatus.
‘Destitution’ and ‘Race in Athens’ became the duo’s first single on Small Wonder Records in the spring of 1983, followed by ‘Village of Stars’ b/w ‘Insect’ for the B-side, in London, at the Atmosphere studios on Wardour Street . These tracks were never released and sadly the masters have not survived.
Camera played live extensively at this time and they soldiered on into 1985 with a 4-piece line up (Gary Scargill and Rob Gospel were added) and the Quartet formed Paradise Now in ‘86. Nigel left in ‘87 and was replaced by Steve Wright from “Fiat Lux”. Sadly the band ended there. However, Camera Obscura never officially split up. In 2005, Nigel and Peter dusted off their old material and took to playing shows throughout Europe, finally releasing their lost classic Horizons of Suburbia. All recent Camera Obscura material has been released by German label Anna Louge Records.
http://www.annaloguerecords.com/releases.htm
http://clancamera.com/
3. Camera Obscura is not pulling any punches: they're out to rock you so hard you fall onto the dance floor. The band launches its aural attack using an arsenal comprised of Michelle Maskovich's squealing keyboards, Duane Pitre's mountains of guitar squiggle, William Lamb's thunderous drums, and Russell White's urgent-yet-muffled vocals. Like a dance party during a tornado watch, Camera Obscura throws caution and moderation out the window in favor of thrilling, adventurous sound combinations.
Camera Obscura formed in '98 in San Diego, incorporating members of The Shortwave Channel, The Interstate Ten, and Spanakorzo. The band self-released a seven-inch (now in its fourth pressing on Three One G Records) in October '98 and went on its first U.S. tour in January '99. More touring and recording followed, leading up to the release of their first full-length, 2000's To Change the Shape of an Envelope, on Troubleman Unlimited.
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4. 1. Project active in 1982 from Die Form founder, Philippe Fichot. He released three cassettes under the moniker: "1 - "Terrains Vagues"", "2" and "3/Final Edition". Further information can be found here: http://www.discogs.com/artist/Camera+Obscura+%283%29
A Sister's Social Agony
Camera Obscura Lyrics
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You bruise like a cherry my darling girl
Words can mean nothing to some in this world
I want you to know I thought about you last night
I cried
Play indie rock if that's what you want
Quote Mike Leigh films it will turn them all on
That's great
Don't apologise
Try your best not to disguise
To get misty eyed at times is fine
Sometimes it feels like you're the only one
A freckle appeared on your lip from the sun
Those kids that you run with, they put you down
Make no sound
The song "A Sisters Social Agony" by Camera Obscura starts with the line "You bruise like a cherry my darling girl" which immediately sets a somber and melancholic tone. The line seems to suggest that the singer of the song, possibly the singer's sister, is fragile and easily hurt by the difficulties of life. The next line, "Words can mean nothing to some in this world", seems to highlight the fact that the singer is going through some rough times and is possibly not receiving adequate support from people around her. However, the singer assures her that she thinks about her and empathizes with her pain.
The next verse "Play indie rock if that's what you want, quote Mike Leigh films it will turn them all on" suggests that the singer is possibly trying to change herself to fit in with the people around her or to impress someone specific. This is further confirmed in the next line "I heard you were going on a first date, that's great". The singer, instead of admonishing the singer or telling her that changing herself for someone else is not worth it, encourages her to be herself, to not apologize for who she is, and to not hide her true emotions.
The last two lines of the song "Sometimes it feels like you're the only one, a freckle appeared on your lip from the sun, those kids that you run with, they put you down, make no sound" highlights the loneliness of the singer and the fact that the people she surrounds herself with possibly don't treat her well. The singer encourages her to stay strong and not let anyone break her spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
A sisters social agony
The pain felt by a sister due to certain social issues and struggles.
You bruise like a cherry my darling girl
You get hurt easily, just like a cherry would get bruised, my dear.
Words can mean nothing to some in this world
There are some people in this world who don't value or understand the importance of words.
I want you to know I thought about you last night
I want you to know that I was thinking about you and your situation last night.
I cried
I shed tears when I thought about your pain and struggle.
Play indie rock if that's what you want
Do what makes you happy and comfortable, and if that's listening to indie rock music, go for it.
Quote Mike Leigh films it will turn them all on
Referencing and quoting Mike Leigh films will impress and attract people to you.
I heard you were going on a first date
I heard that you have a first date planned.
That's great
That's wonderful news and I'm happy for you.
Don't apologise
Don't feel the need to constantly apologize for yourself.
Try your best not to disguise
Try your best to be yourself and not hide behind a facade or pretend to be someone you're not.
To get misty eyed at times is fine
It's normal and okay to get emotional or teary-eyed at times.
Sometimes it feels like you're the only one
There are times when it may feel like you're alone and going through things by yourself.
A freckle appeared on your lip from the sun
You have a new freckle on your lip from being in the sun.
Those kids that you run with, they put you down
The people you hang out with sometimes say negative things about you or bring you down.
Make no sound
Don't react or respond to those negative comments and actions; don't give them power over you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNETH JOHN MCKEEVE, TRACYANNE CAMPBELL
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Sparkling in the Void
in love with these lyrics & the whole feel of this song
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You bruise like a cherry my darling girl
Words can mean nothing to some in this world
I want you to know I thought of you last night
and I cried
Play indie rock if that's what you want
Quote Mike Leigh films it will turn them all on
I heard that you’re going on a first date
well that's great
Don't apologise
Try your best not to disguise
To get misty eyed
you know that it’s fine
know that it’s fine
Don't apologise
Try your best not to disguise
To get misty eyed
you know that it’s fine
know that it’s fine
Sometimes it feels like you're the only one
A freckle appeared on your lip from the sun
Those kids that you run with, they put you down
you make no sound
No one's land
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lovetroublecat
Surfer girl vibes