Tears For Affairs
Camera Obscura Lyrics


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Shedding tears for affairs
I'm a funny little thing
I can tell you this for nothing
Affairs don't win

Can you handle one more dirty secret one more dirty night
Is it true what they say
Will it make us go blind

You had to drive
Look me in the eye
Whisper don't cry

I'll take an interest in Illustration
It should be a laugh
Your words are with me still
They whisper in the grass

Shedding tears for affairs
I'm a stupid little thing
I can tell you this for nothing
You won't win

You had to drive
(I didn't want to)
Look me in the eye
(I found it hard to)
Whisper don't cry




(I had to whisper don't cry)
So I cried

Overall Meaning

The song "Tears For Affairs" by Camera Obscura is a soulful and emotional ballad that centers around the themes of love, betrayal, and heartbreak. The lyrics shine a light on the pain that comes with affairs and infidelity and the difficult decisions one has to make when trying to navigate through such experiences. The opening lines of the song, "Shedding tears for affairs, I'm a funny little thing. I can tell you this for nothing, affairs don't win" sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is a reflection of the aftermath of an affair.


As the song progresses, the singer questions the consequences of the affair and wonders if the rumors surrounding it are true. The lines "Can you handle one more dirty secret, one more dirty night? Is it true what they say? Will it make us go blind?" showcase the confusion and turmoil that the singer is experiencing. The chorus of the song reiterates the fact that affairs don't lead to happiness, and there is a sense of resignation about the situation.


The final lines of the song depict a scene where the singer is being dropped off by the person they had an affair with. The lines "You had to drive, look me in the eye, whisper don't cry, so I cried" convey the sadness and heartache that the singer is feeling. The song ends on a poignant note that leaves the listener feeling melancholic and empathetic towards the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

Shedding tears for affairs
Crying over insignificant romantic involvements


I'm a funny little thing
I am peculiar and quirky


I can tell you this for nothing
I can tell you this for free, without expecting anything in return


Affairs don't win
Casual flings are not successful, meaningful relationships


Can you handle one more dirty secret one more dirty night
Can you handle more deceit and lies for another night?


Is it true what they say
Can the rumors and gossip possibly be true?


Will it make us go blind
Will we be blinded by the truth?


You had to drive
You were the one who had to take control


Look me in the eye
Make direct eye contact with me


Whisper don't cry
Speak softly to me, don't cry


I'll take an interest in Illustration
I will start to explore and enjoy the art of illustration


It should be a laugh
It should be fun and amusing


Your words are with me still
I still remember the things you said


They whisper in the grass
Those words still linger and haunt me


I'm a stupid little thing
I am foolish and unwise


You won't win
You will not come out on top


So I cried
I gave in to my emotions and started crying




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRACYANNE CAMPBELL

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Carlos Blake

Always in my mind. Thanks Camera Oscura

Shedding tears for affairs
I'm a funny little thing
I can tell you this for nothing
Affairs don't win
Can you handle one more dirty secret one more dirty night
Is it true what they say
Will it make us go blind
You had to drive
Look me in the eye
Whisper don't cry
I'll take an interest in Illustration
It should be a laugh
Your words are with me still
They whisper in the grass
Shedding tears for affairs
I'm a stupid little thing
I can tell you this for nothing
You won't win
You had to drive
(I didn't want to)
Look me in the eye
(I found it hard to)
Whisper don't cry
(I had to whisper don't cry)
So I cried



All comments from YouTube:

Dave S

Can't get sick of this song... been listening to it for 10 years straight! 💙

Mr. MOON

My friend showed me Camera obscure some 7 years ago. He always gave me the right medicine when I needed it most. He died just before Christmas, 2019 at the age of 26, of a heroine overdose, one of the most talented mother fuckers I knew, he inspired the shit out of me. Now all this music has taken on some deeply painful meaning for me, the more pain, the more beauty. It hurts so fucking much. eat your heart out Bowie.
R.i.p. Devin Alvarez.
Miss you man. 🖤

Rowan Millar

강병주

Sorry for your loss

Carlos Blake

My heart and my thoughts are with you, sorry for your loss.

Russell

Every time I hear this I could SWEAR that it must've been a hit on the country charts back in the late 60's, the instruments, the little riffs and bits of percussion that just nail it!!! From the video I'm assuming that was what they were aiming for, but it says a lot about this bands knowledge of musical influences and styles, they are true students of musical history.

Buddy Lembeck

I've seen them live thrice, and this is probably my favorite song to hear live. I think it's that trumpet coming in.

Márcio Bodo

Essa banda é fantástica!!!

Carlos Blake

Always in my mind. Thanks Camera Oscura

Shedding tears for affairs
I'm a funny little thing
I can tell you this for nothing
Affairs don't win
Can you handle one more dirty secret one more dirty night
Is it true what they say
Will it make us go blind
You had to drive
Look me in the eye
Whisper don't cry
I'll take an interest in Illustration
It should be a laugh
Your words are with me still
They whisper in the grass
Shedding tears for affairs
I'm a stupid little thing
I can tell you this for nothing
You won't win
You had to drive
(I didn't want to)
Look me in the eye
(I found it hard to)
Whisper don't cry
(I had to whisper don't cry)
So I cried

Matthew Brew

yeah, just a perfect song. I put it on repeat and STILL don't want it to end. Good to be with you all this morning, if only to say, you know, chin up and all that. We'll get through this nonsense, and CO will be a part of that, for me a least. Anyway, thanks for stopping by / stay classy, planet Earth. Love you all so much sometimes it hurts

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