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
Come Back Margaret
Camera Obscura Lyrics
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Come back Margaret I'd like to explore you
Can't you see the tears in my eyes?
With the love for him I disguise
I like the free days with no expectations
I like it my way with no limitation
Still you see the tears in my eyes
Darling you will always be around
Whether my mood's up or if it's down
In dreams I try to take you far away
But you never stay
No you never stay
No you never stay
Darling you will always be around
Whether my mood's up or if it's down
In dreams I try to take you far away
But you never stay
No you never stay
Darling you will always be around
Whether my mood's up or if it's down
In dreams I try to take you far away
But you never stay
No you never stay
No you never stay
The song "Come Back Margaret" by Camera Obscura is a melancholy love song that is sung from the point of view of someone who is deeply in love with someone they can't have. The repetition of the line "come back Margaret" adds a sense of desperation to the song, and the lines "he wants to adore you" and "I'd like to explore you" both show how the singer views Margaret as someone who is worth worshipping and getting to know on a deeper level.
Despite admitting that they "like it [their] way with no limitation," the singer still feels the pain of unrequited love, as evidenced by the tears in their eyes that they try to hide. It's clear that Margaret has a profound effect on the singer, as they mention her several times throughout the song, even in dreams, but she always ends up leaving.
The final repetition of "no you never stay" suggests that the singer has come to the realization that Margaret will never be theirs, but they will always hold a special place in their heart. The slow, dreamy melody of the song adds to its bittersweet quality, making it a fitting soundtrack for anyone who has ever loved someone they couldn't have.
Line by Line Meaning
Come back Margaret he wants to adore you
The singer wants Margaret to come back because someone else wants to love and adore her.
Come back Margaret I'd like to explore you
The singer is interested in exploring Margaret's personality and wants her to come back.
Can't you see the tears in my eyes?
The singer is emotional and hopes Margaret can see his feelings.
With the love for him I disguise
The singer hides his love for someone else behind his emotions for Margaret.
I like the free days with no expectations
The singer enjoys having no obligations or pressure on certain days.
I like it my way with no limitation
The singer prefers to live life on his own terms without any restrictions.
Still you see the tears in my eyes
Despite his enjoyment of freedom, the singer is still emotional and upset.
With the love for him I despise
The singer does not like his feelings for someone else and wishes they would go away.
Darling you will always be around
The singer still feels connected to Margaret despite their distance.
Whether my mood's up or if it's down
The singer's feelings for Margaret do not depend on his emotional state.
In dreams I try to take you far away
The singer daydreams about spending time with Margaret in a different place or time.
But you never stay
Margaret's presence in the singer's dreams is fleeting and temporary.
No you never stay
Margaret never stays in the singer's dreams, no matter how hard he tries to keep her there.
No you never stay
Margaret's inability to stay in the singer's dreams is emphasized through repetition.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRACYANNE CAMPBELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@garyhoutz1540
Such a beautiful album, full of gems!
@ThePeaceableKingdom
Oh, I like this. Cool retro sound. Just enough of a skeleton of meaning to hang various interpretations on the lyric... Nice.
@rosaramirezvalencia2978
Que obra de arte tan maravillosa
@visitor1982
Beautiful string arrangement.
@Fetherko
What a beautiful voice
@romshii
If I was Margaret I would have def came back after hearing this
@googlego6907
Lindo
@imbonniefox
that part.
@margaretsinger5220
I’m back. 😹
@normalandsane
LMAO