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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.

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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

The Last Song
Camera Obscura Lyrics

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I can't call you
My phone will be relieved
You can't call me
'Cause someone else will feel deceived
I don't understand this
How did you get hold of me?
You've got me questioning my fidelity

I'll send a package in the post
I've got love to send
Should I want you the most?
It feels like I have no defense

The tree in my garden is blossoming still
It's late this year
It's just like me, it's wavering
Going through the motions
I want to be at home
It's an effort to get on this plane at all

It was love for sure
Every cliche in the book
I loved you more and more
With every desperate look

Don't thank me for breakfast
With your naked skin
Don't lie, don't pretend
You feel anything
My heart is no longer a friend of mine
It wants to betray me most of the time

I love you my darling
I love you my friend

I love you my darling
But it feels like this is the end

Overall Meaning

The song "The Last Song" by Camera Obscura is a melancholic ballad about a relationship that is coming to an end. The first two stanzas reveal the bitter reality of the situation, the two lovers cannot communicate with each other anymore. This is a sign that their relationship has already become sour, and they are no longer in sync. The singer's partner has become suspicious of her loyalty, and she questions how he got hold of her. The singer sends a package in the post, but she wonders if she should still care about him. She feels caught in a dilemma and has no defense, leaving her vulnerable.

The chorus talks about how the singer's heart is acting against her. She loved her partner and now feels like she has no friend in her own heart. The tree in her garden is late in blossoming, just like her, wavering, going through the motions, wanting to be at home, and not wanting to embark on this journey. She recalls the cliche of loving someone more and more with every desperate look. She remembers those days, but those memories are not enough to save their relationship. She loves him, but it feels like this is the end.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't call you
I am unable to contact you

My phone will be relieved
My phone will no longer be burdened by constantly trying to connect with you

You can't call me
You are unable to contact me

'Cause someone else will feel deceived
If you try to contact me, it will harm someone else who is unaware of our relationship

I don't understand this
I am puzzled by what is going on between us

How did you get hold of me?
I am surprised that you were able to contact me

You've got me questioning my fidelity
Your actions have made me doubt my loyalty to my partner

I'll send a package in the post
I will send a parcel through the mail

I've got love to send
I have feelings of affection to express

Should I want you the most?
Is it acceptable for me to have strong feelings towards you?

It feels like I have no defense
I feel vulnerable and exposed

The tree in my garden is blossoming still
The plant in my yard continues to produce flowers

It's late this year
The tree is blooming at a later time than in previous years

It's just like me, it's wavering
The tree's behavior is similar to my own wavering emotions

Going through the motions
I am acting in a perfunctory manner, without true feeling

I want to be at home
I desire to be in the comfort of my own home

It's an effort to get on this plane at all
It is a struggle to board the aircraft

It was love for sure
Without a doubt, it was indeed love

Every cliche in the book
Our relationship contained every overused saying about love

I loved you more and more
My affection for you grew stronger over time

With every desperate look
With every look of longing or desire

Don't thank me for breakfast
Please do not express gratitude for the meal we shared

With your naked skin
Exposing your body to me

Don't lie, don't pretend
Please be honest and genuine

You feel anything
Do you have any emotions towards me?

My heart is no longer a friend of mine
My feelings are constantly changing and no longer trustworthy

It wants to betray me most of the time
My heart is not faithful and often leads me astray

I love you my darling
My romantic feelings towards you are strong

I love you my friend
My affection towards you as a friend is also true

But it feels like this is the end
Our relationship is coming to a close

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD RICHARD CAMPBELL, ROBERT NASSIF, DANIEL JAMES SANDERS, ZORAN TRIVIC

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