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
Careless Love
Camera Obscura Lyrics
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To think of you and I being friends.
I blow hot and cold, yeah I'm like a yo-yo
So I don't think I should see you again.
Careless love, I didn't ask for
It wasn't my style, I had enough
And honey, oh I've been really struggling
To think of you and I an old miss.
You're after modern soul, the love you gave ebb and flows
So I don't think I should see you again.
Careless love, I didn't ask for
It wasn't my style, I had enough
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.
But I'll try again
Oh the love I feel
For you is real.
Oh the love I feel
For you is real.
Honey, I've been really struggling
To see this thing through to the end.
Careless love, I didn't ask for
It wasn't my style, I had enough
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.
But I'll try again...
In Camera Obscura's song "Careless Love," the singer struggles with the idea of continuing a relationship with someone they love, but who has been causing them pain. The lyrics reveal that the singer oscillates between feelings of love and frustration, and ultimately decides that it's best they don't see each other again. The use of the phrase "careless love" highlights the idea that the love they shared was not enough to sustain them, and that moving on is the best course of action.
The singer acknowledges that the other person they're involved with has a modern view of love, but they are not compatible in that sense. It's clear that the singer sees the relationship as a struggle and that their love for the other person is "real" but not enough to overlook the problems in the relationship. The repeated phrase "I'll try again" at the end suggests that the singer is willing to leave things open-ended and revisit the idea of being together in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey, I've been really struggling
I have been finding it extremely difficult lately
To think of you and I being friends.
To consider having a friendly relationship with you
I blow hot and cold, yeah I'm like a yo-yo
I am inconsistent in my behavior, like a yo-yo going up and down
So I don't think I should see you again.
As such, I don't believe it's a good idea for us to meet each other again
Careless love, I didn't ask for
I did not want or ask for this kind of reckless love
It wasn't my style, I had enough
It was not the way I preferred to love and I have had my fill of it
I don't think that we can really be friends.
I do not think it's possible for us to have a genuine friendship
And honey, oh I've been really struggling
In fact, I have been really grappling with it
To think of you and I an old miss.
To picture us as a couple from a bygone era
You're after modern soul, the love you gave ebb and flows
You are interested in contemporary values and your love tends to fluctuate
So I don't think I should see you again.
That is why I don't think continuing to see each other is wise
But I'll try again
However, I am willing to give it another shot
Oh the love I feel
The affection I have for you
For you is real.
Is definitely sincere.
Honey, I've been really struggling
I have been wrestling with this problem a lot lately
To see this thing through to the end.
To keep going until the end of this situation.
But I'll try again...
But nevertheless, I will make an attempt once more.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRACYANNE CAMPBELL
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@dontiavang558
I’m lost for words, it’s a really great song. Sounds like something from the 60s, but that’s what makes it so good. The words the music, it just puts u in the mood. I’m sure I will find myself back again…❤
@MJC1891
My god this song is beautiful
@roberthuttle
What a comfortable song
@gangsarkurniawan1691
waiting for the live version, really really really loove this song, just so beautiful ❤️
@jeffersonviana8216
The best 🇧🇷
@Google_Does_Evil_Now
Honey, I've been really struggling
To think of you and I being friends.
I blow hot and cold, yeah I'm like a yo-yo
So I don't think I should see you again.
Careless love, I didn't ask for
It wasn't my style, I had enough
I don't think that we can really be friends.
And honey, oh I've been really struggling
To think of you and I an old miss.
You're after modern soul, the love you gave ebb and flows
So I don't think I should see you again.
Careless love, I didn't ask for
It wasn't my style, I had enough
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.
But I'll try again
Oh the love I feel
For you is real.
Oh the love I feel
For you is real.
Honey, I've been really struggling
To see this thing through to the end.
Careless love, I didn't ask for
It wasn't my style, I had enough
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.
But I'll try again...
@Daniel-hz7tk
Honey, I've been really struggling
To think of you and I being friends.
I blow hot and cold, yeah I'm like a yo-yo
So I don't think I should see you again.
Careless love, acting tough
oh, it wasn't my style, I've had enough
I don't think that we can really be friends.
And honey, oh I've been really struggling
To think of you and I and all the mess
You're after modern soul, the love you gave ebb and flows
So I don't think I should see you again.
Careless love, acting tough
It wasn't my style, I had enough
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.
But I'll try again
Oh the love I feel
For you is real.
Oh the love I feel
For you is real.
Honey, I've been really struggling
To see this thing through to the end.
Careless love, acting tough
Oh, it wasn't my style, I had enough
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.
But I'll try again...