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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.

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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

Suspended From Class
Camera Obscura Lyrics

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You're such a beautiful writer
That's not all you are
I'm sorry about making a pass
It was subtle but I think that you guess
The meaning intended

I can be a friend to you
I won't pretend

I'm not interested in breaking your heart
It's not love no it's nothing like that
I'll leave that to .. like him
Oh, he's such a delicate thing
Now it's such a fragile thing that we have

I should be suspended from class
I don't know my elbow from my arse
I should be suspended from class

We could go out dancing
But, in truth it is the last thing that I have on my mind
Just say if I'm way out of line
I won't need telling twice

Now he wants to kiss
He says he can't resist
You're going to have to keep it hidden inside
I have feeling that pigs might fly, might fly

I should be suspended from class
I don't know my elbow from my arse
I should be suspended from class
I don't know my elbow from my arse

You're such a beautiful writer
That's not all you are
I'm sorry about making a pass
It was subtle but I think that you guess
The meaning intended

I should be suspended from class
I don't know my elbow from my arse

I should be suspended from class
I don't know my elbow from my arse

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Camera Obscura's song Suspended From Class are about a person who has a crush on a beautiful writer and tried to make a subtle pass but regrets it now. He wants to be friends with her and promises not to break her heart. He mentions another guy who is interested in her and refers to him as delicate. He admits that he doesn't know his elbow from his arse and should be suspended from class. The singer also mentions that they could go out dancing, but it's the last thing on his mind. He also tells the writer to let him know if he's out of line, and he won't need to be told twice. In the end, the singer repeats that he should be suspended from class, emphasizing his lack of knowledge about relationships.

The song's backstory is about a guitar riff that the band created, adding the chords and melody later. Singer Tracyanne Campbell wrote the song's lyrics about a friend of hers who was always getting into complicated relationships. The lyrics are meant to convey the idea of wanting to be close to someone but trying to keep things casual. Suspended From Class is one of Camera Obscura's most popular songs, and it has been featured on several TV shows and films, including Grey's Anatomy, One Tree Hill, and The Devil Wears Prada.

Line by Line Meaning

You're such a beautiful writer
Your writing is incredibly moving and inspiring.

That's not all you are
I see value in you beyond just your writing.

I'm sorry about making a pass
I regret flirting with you in a suggestive or romantic manner.

It was subtle but I think that you guess
I tried to make a move on you in a subtle way, but I suspect you could tell what I was doing.

The meaning intended
I wanted to express my attraction to you, but I didn't want to make things awkward between us.

I can be a friend to you
I am willing to offer friendship to you, even if you don't feel the same way about me.

I won't pretend
I won't act like I don't have feelings for you, but I also won't act on them if it would hurt you.

It's not love no it's nothing like that
What I feel for you is not real love, but it's more than just liking you as a person.

I'll leave that to .. like him
I won't try to win your heart, because that is someone else's job.

Oh, he's such a delicate thing
The person who should win your heart is someone who is gentle and sensitive.

Now it's such a fragile thing that we have
Our relationship is now delicate and vulnerable, because I expressed my attraction to you.

I should be suspended from class
I should be punished or reprimanded for my inappropriate behavior towards you.

I don't know my elbow from my arse
I am confused or disoriented, and don't know which way is up.

We could go out dancing
We could do something fun together, but I'm not actively pursuing a romantic relationship with you.

But, in truth it is the last thing that I have on my mind
I am preoccupied with my feelings for you, but I am trying to push them aside.

Just say if I'm way out of line
If I am acting inappropriately or making you uncomfortable, please tell me.

I won't need telling twice
If you ask me to back off or change my behavior, I will respect your wishes and won't need to be told again.

Now he wants to kiss
The other person who likes you is now making a move on you.

He says he can't resist
This person is unable to control his feelings for you.

You're going to have to keep it hidden inside
If this other person confesses his feelings to you, you may need to keep it a secret from me to avoid making things awkward between us.

I have feeling that pigs might fly, might fly
I doubt this other person's chances of winning your heart are very high.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRACYANNE CAMPBELL

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