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.
Love Is Teasin'
Isobel Campbell Lyrics
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And love's a pleasure when first it is new
But as love grows older it still grows colder
And fades away like the morning dew
Come all you fair maids, now take a warning
Don't ever heed what a young man say
He's like a star on some foggy morning
I left my father, I left my mother
I left my brothers and sisters too.
I left my home and my fond relations,
Oh my young man, for the sake of you
O love is pleasing and love is teasing
And love's a pleasure when first it is new
But as love grows older, it soon grows colder
And fades away like the morning dew
The song "O Love Is Teasin'" by Isobel Campbell is a contemplation on the nuanced nature of love. The lyrics suggest that love is both teasing and pleasing, and that it brings immense joy and pleasure during the early stages. However, as time goes on, this love grows cold and fades like the morning dew. The singer advises young women to be cautious when it comes to love and not to pay heed to everything a young man might say, as he can be distant and unfaithful like a star on a foggy morning.
Furthermore, the singer reveals that she herself has left behind everything that was dear to her - her family, home and relations - for the love of a man, only to realise that love grows colder with age. The melody is slow and melancholic, creating a reflective and introspective mood. The lyrics delve into the complexities of human emotions and the inevitable changes that come with the passage of time.
Overall, "O Love Is Teasin'" offers a poignant reflection on the transient nature of love and reminds the listener of the importance of being cautious when it comes to matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
O love is teasing and love is pleasing
Love can sometimes be difficult, but it can also be enjoyable and pleasant.
And love's a pleasure when first it is new
When a relationship is new, it is exciting and enjoyable.
But as love grows older it still grows colder
As time passes, relationships can become less interesting and less fulfilling.
And fades away like the morning dew
Eventually, the love and excitement in a relationship will disappear, like dew evaporating in the warmth of the sun.
Come all you fair maids, now take a warning
Women should be wary of men's advances, and not believe everything they say.
Don't ever heed what a young man say
Young men may make promises they cannot keep, so don't believe everything they say.
He's like a star on some foggy morning
A man's intentions can be unclear and hard to see, much like a star obscured by fog.
You think he's near he's far away
Despite thinking that a man is close and present, he may actually be distant and uncommitted.
I left my father, I left my mother
The artist made great sacrifices in order to be with her lover, including leaving her family behind.
I left my brothers and sisters too.
Not only did the artist leave her parents, but she also left behind her siblings.
I left my home and my fond relations,
In order to be with her lover, the singer had to leave behind everything she knew and loved.
Oh my young man, for the sake of you
The artist was willing to make great sacrifices for the man she loved and was devoted to him.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: CAMPBELL, TRADITIONAL
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