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
Swans
Camera Obscura Lyrics
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And I bought them myself
No surprises in the record collection
You must have thought I was someone else
I'm still afraid to get lost
In a city I might explore
But I'm not afraid to have
At my door
At my door
At my door
Oh you want to be a writer
Fantastic idea
You say you've never seen Alaska ()
I really think you'll like it there
Maybe you should travel with me
Is this the best idea
Because you've never seen a red wood
And you've never dodged a deer
A deer
A deer
A dear
A deer
A deer
My dear
One swan is deceiving us all
Oh I for one should know
I never felt myself so graceful
And I never swam so slow
So slow
So slow
So slow
The lyrics to Camera Obscura's song Swans may appear simple at first glance, but upon closer examination, reveal a deeper meaning about the singer's self-discovery and the potential for new experiences. The mention of flowers in the beginning suggests a desire for beauty and newness in everyday life, as the singer bought them herself. This contrasts with the lack of surprises in the record collection, indicating a sense of routine and predictability. However, the next line "You must have thought I was someone else" implies that the singer may have changed or evolved from a previous version of themselves, perhaps in a positive way.
The second verse introduces the idea of traveling and experiencing new places, which is presented as both exciting yet intimidating for the singer. The mention of the "eloquent boy" at the door suggests the potential for new relationships and connections. The title of the song, Swans, is mentioned towards the end, with the line "One swan is deceiving us all." This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the idea that something may appear graceful and serene on the surface, but in reality, it may be more complicated or difficult than it seems.
Overall, Swans conveys a sense of longing for change and new experiences, while acknowledging the potential for fear and uncertainty that comes with it. The song emphasizes the importance of taking risks and embracing the unknown, as it may lead to personal growth and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
There's flowers in my house
I have bought flowers to decorate my house.
And I bought them myself
I bought the flowers myself, without any help from others.
No surprises in the record collection
The type of music I like is predictable and there is nothing new in my music collection.
You must have thought I was someone else
You must have thought I was different based on my music tastes.
I'm still afraid to get lost
I am afraid to get lost in a new city.
In a city I might explore
I am unsure of whether or not I should explore a new city.
But I'm not afraid to have
I am not afraid of having or meeting an intelligent and eloquent boy.
An eloquent boy at my door
I am not afraid of having or meeting an intelligent and eloquent boy at my door.
Oh you want to be a writer
You want to pursue a career as a writer.
Fantastic idea
I am in support of your career aspirations.
You say you've never seen Alaska ()
You have not yet visited Alaska.
I really think you'll like it there
I believe you would enjoy visiting Alaska.
Maybe you should travel with me
Perhaps we should travel together.
Is this the best idea
I am questioning whether or not us travelling together is actually a good idea.
Because you've never seen a red wood
You have never witnessed a red wood tree in person.
And you've never dodged a deer
You have never had to avoid hitting a deer while driving.
One swan is deceiving us all
One swan is tricking or misleading all of us.
Oh I for one should know
I specifically should know about the deceitful behavior of swans.
I never felt myself so graceful
I have never felt as graceful as I do now.
And I never swam so slow
However, despite being graceful, I am still swimming more slowly than usual.
So slow
I am still swimming at a very slow pace.
My dear
An expression of affection or endearment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRACYANNE CAMPBELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Nice song
@uniqueorn8487
Happy to meet this song🫶
I wanna listen to it on sundays
@hakulives2613
OH MY GOD. I heard this song exactly ONCE in a restaurant YEARS AGO and I've been looking for it ever since: I can't believe I found it again by ACCIDENT!
@estebanwalker7517
i love this masterpiece
@Youtuber-yc4uo
Wow. Fkn Brilliant. What a beautiful song and voice. Thank you.
@Foy_T321
A classic sound Magnificent!
@MrTransmettre
Quel swing !
@Valentina.Lavina
There's flowers in my house
And I bought them myself
No surprises in the record collection
You must have thought I was someone else
I'm still afraid to get lost
In a city I might explore
But I'm not afraid to have
An eloquent boy at my door
At my door, at my door, at my door
Oh, you want to be a writer
Fantastic idea
You say you've never seen America
I really think you'll like it there
Maybe you should travel with me
Is this the best idea
Because you've never seen a Redwood
And you've never touched a deer
A deer, a deer, a deer
A deer, a deer, my dear
Are swans deceiving us all?
Oh I for one should know
I never felt myself so graceful
And I never swam so slow
So slow, so slow, so slow
So slow, so slow, so slow
So slow, so slow, so slow
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