In 2006 Isobel released a collaborative LP (Ballad of the Broken Seas) with former Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age singer Mark Lanegan, a mixture of folk and more rock-orientated music. October 2006 also saw the release of her latest album, Milkwhite Sheets, a more acoustic folk album, consisting of a mixture of traditional songs alonside Isobel's own compositions.
Isobel's band The Gentle Waves released its first album on Jeepster Records, titled The Green Fields of Foreverland, in 1999. The second Gentle Waves record, Swansong For You came out one year later. In 2002, she collaborated with Scottish jazz musician Bill Wells on a collection of Billie Holliday songs, released by Creeping Bent.
In 2003 Campbell released Amorino, the first solo album under her own name, to very good reviews. Bill Wells was featured here again, along with other jazz musicians.
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan form a unique combination of gruff vocals and dulcet voices. They have released three albums so far: Ballad of the Broken Seas, which received a nomination in the 2006 Mercury Awards, Sunday at Devil Dirt, which was released in May 2008. The album received US release in Fall 2008. And finally their third album Hawk was released in August 2010.
Black Mountain
Isobel Campbell Lyrics
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Flew into the sun, our bodies on fire
Betrothed to a mate, pray it is not so
Invoke father time, then he let her go
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
I know a dog much blacker than night
Who lives in a house where nothing is right
All sorrow and loving riches at bay
All watching a few to the
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Some dream of coins or some beauty's find
But I want the truth while I serve my time
Most complex and pain, I'd share it with you
The moon looks bright, so come say I'll do
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
The lyrics of "Black Mountain" by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan are quite ambiguous and open to interpretation. The song starts with the singer meeting a man whom they will never doubt, but then they "flew into the sun, our bodies on fire." This could be interpreted as a metaphor for a passionate and intense relationship that ultimately ends in destruction. The next line, "betrothed to a mate, pray it is not so," adds to the sense of uncertainty and anxiety about the future. The singer seems to be questioning the commitment of their partner and hoping that they won't be tied down.
The chorus of the song, which consists of the repeated phrase "lie true" and "lie true, lie true," is equally cryptic. The repeated phrase could be interpreted as a mantra of sorts, a reminder to stay truthful and honest in the face of adversity. It could also be a commentary on the pervasiveness of lying and deception in society, urging listeners to stay vigilant and not let themselves be misled.
The second verse of the song paints a darker picture, with a vivid description of a black dog who lives in a house where "nothing is right." The imagery here is haunting and unsettling, and it's not entirely clear what the dog or the house represents. It could be interpreted as a metaphor for depression or mental illness, or perhaps a symbol of the darker aspects of human nature.
The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer expressing a desire for truth and authenticity over material wealth or superficial beauty. The line "the most complex and pain, I'd share it with you" suggests a willingness to engage with the difficulties and complexities of life, even if it means facing pain and hardship.
Overall, "Black Mountain" is a haunting and mysterious song that invites multiple interpretations. Whether you see it as a love song, a commentary on deception and truthfulness, or something else entirely, there's no denying the power and beauty of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I met a man whom I'll never doubt
I encountered a man who I trust unconditionally
Flew into the sun, our bodies on fire
We embraced a destructive passion that eventually consumed us both
Betrothed to a mate, pray it is not so
Engaged to someone, hoping it is not a mistake
Invoke father time, then he let her go
Appealed to the passage of time, but still lost her
Lie true lie true lie true lie true
Repetition of the phrase indicating a cycle of falsehood and truth in life
I know a dog much blacker than night
I am familiar with a creature darker than the darkness itself
Who lives in a house where nothing is right
That creature resides in a place where nothing seems to be in order
All sorrow and loving riches at bay
Despite the pain and wealth of love being present, it is all unused and neglected
All watching a few to the
Everyone observed only a handful of things happening
Some dream of coins or some beauty's find
Certain individuals dream of riches or an attractive partner
But I want the truth while I serve my time
I want to discover the truth while I live out my life
Most complex and pain, I'd share it with you
The most intricate and difficult emotions, I would open up and share them with you
The moon looks bright, so come say I'll do
The moonlight appears bright and inviting, let's agree to something under it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CAMPBELL
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