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
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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
You Told a Lie
Camera Obscura Lyrics
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I wish I had good reason to see you soon
No need to convince me that you were a catch
I bought my ticket and so at last
Who was it that said that love conquers all?
Oh he was a fool cause it doesn't add up
Should I believe you told a lie?
Are my eyes the coldest blue?
You said once this was true
If it is I don't know what I'll do
Cause I'm stuck with them
And they're stuck on you
Was I quite bad that nothing could never challenged anyone
Or was I a lazy lazy snake
Do you want me to be a gentle diplomat
Oh you can beg and you can plead
Are my eyes the coldest blue?
You said once this was true
If it is I don't know what I'll do
Cause I'm stuck with them
And they're stuck on you
Are my eyes the coldest blue?
You said once this was true
If it is I don't know what I'll do
Cause I'm stuck with them
And you're stuck on you
Cause I'm stuck with them
And they're stuck on you
I'm stuck with him
And they're stuck on you
I'm stuck with them
And they're stuck on you
The song "You Told a Lie" by Camera Obscura is about the confusion and doubt that come after a failed relationship. The singer is still enamored with the other person, wishing they were together, but questions arise regarding whether the love that they thought was true was actually false, thus leaving the singer with a sense of insecurity and betrayal. She asks whether her eyes are "the coldest blue," a question that could be interpreted as either a negative or a positive, as blue eyes often symbolize both loyalty and detachment. Furthermore, the singer reflects on herself, questioning whether she was too small for the relationship, and whether she could have done better. Throughout the song, the singer is stuck in confusion and indecisiveness, unsure about the path forward in her relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
If you were a season, you would be in bloom
If you were a time of year, you would represent growth and beauty.
I wish I had good reason to see you soon
I want a legitimate excuse to visit you, but I can't find one.
No need to convince me that you were a catch
I already believe that you are a great person to be with.
I bought my ticket and so at last
Finally, I have taken action and purchased a ticket to come see you.
Who was it that said that love conquers all?
Someone once said that love overcomes any obstacle, but I doubt that's true.
Oh he was a fool cause it doesn't add up
That person was foolish to believe that love can always solve problems, because it doesn't always work that way.
Should I believe you told a lie?
I'm questioning whether or not you've been dishonest with me.
On the way to my heart and on the way back
You may have misled me when it comes to your feelings towards me.
Are my eyes the coldest blue?
Are my eyes really as cold and unfeeling as you once claimed?
You said once this was true
You previously commented that my eyes were a cold blue color.
If it is I don't know what I'll do
If my eyes really are this way, I don't know how to deal with it.
Cause I'm stuck with them
I'm unable to change the color of my eyes.
And they're stuck on you
I'm still drawn to you and have feelings for you.
Was I quite bad that nothing could never challenged anyone
Was I so unremarkable that I never posed any threat or competition?
Or was I a lazy lazy snake
Maybe I was just a lazy person who didn't try hard enough.
Do you want me to be a gentle diplomat
Do you want me to be kind and diplomatic in our interactions?
Oh you can beg and you can plead
You can ask me to act a certain way, but it won't necessarily work.
I'm stuck with him
I'm still in love with you and can't move on.
And they're stuck on you
My feelings are still drawn to you.
Cause I'm stuck with them
I can't change my feelings for you.
And you're stuck on you
You're too preoccupied with yourself to think about anyone else.
I'm stuck with them
My feelings are still drawn to you.
And they're stuck on you
I can't help but be attracted to you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRACYANNE CAMPBELL
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N A
What a beautiful album.
Marjanne Van den Berg-Dansen
I completely agree.
Never heard of Camera Obscura until some days ago (OK, 65 years old, lost in 70s music, and Dutch) but I am completely in love with this band.
Thank you for the lyrics.
Blue Bubbly
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N A
If you were a season, you would be in bloom
I wish I had good reason to see you soon
No need to convince me that you were a catch
I bought my ticket and so at last
Who was it that said that love conquers all?
Oh he was a fool cause it doesn't add up
Should I believe you told a lie?
On the way to my heart and on the way back
Are my eyes the coldest blue?
You said once this was true
If it is I don't know what I'll do
Cause I'm stuck with them
And they're stuck on you
Was I quite bad that nothing could never challenged anyone
Or was I a lazy lazy snake
Do you want me to be a gentle diplomat
Oh you can beg and you can plead
Are my eyes the coldest blue?
You said once this was true
If it is I don't know what I'll do
Cause I'm stuck with them
And they're stuck on you
Are my eyes the coldest blue?
You said once this was true
If it is I don't know what I'll do
Cause I'm stuck with them
And you're stuck on you
Cause I'm stuck with them
And they're stuck on you
I'm stuck with him
And they're stuck on you
I'm stuck with them
And they're stuck on you