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
Tears For Affairs
Camera Obscura Lyrics
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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
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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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
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