| Animal Collective – Unsolved Mysteries Lyrics | 8 years ago |
| Is it "But where are the still unborn" or "But we'll all be still at home?" | |
| Camera Obscura – My Maudlin Career Lyrics | 14 years ago |
| I couldn't agree more. | |
| St. Vincent – The Strangers Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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Direct from the vinyl slipcover: "...but for the thrill until I'm spent" |
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| Camera Obscura – Honey in the Sun Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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Lyrics transcribed from the booklet included with the "My Maudlin Career" CD. Parts in brackets were erronesouly left out of the booklet lyrics despite obviously being a part of the song. Parts enclosed in parentheses are in the booklet lyrics despite not actually being in the recorded version. Sans the bracketed and parenthetical parts, everything else from the booklet checks out to my ears. A half full moon in Mexico city {sic} I think of you [And] when I saw the Southern Cross I wished you had too I wish my heart was as cold as the morning dew But it's warm as saxophones And honey in the sun for you I've been spending half the year In a plane going up and down [And] you've been seeing other people from a nearby town Been obsessing and getting depressed about us Excess baggage and other stupid band stuff I wish my heart was cold But it's warmer than before I wish my heart was as cold as the morning dew But it's warm as saxophones And honey in the sun for you When you said the veins in my left hand Were shaped like a tree Was that the very last time you really looked at me? I'm in training to become as cold as ice I'm determined to protect my feelings (to) disguise [And] when I said I didn't love you I told a lie [Because] there is no one above you although I try Would you laugh at the time I spent calling your name Over and over and over and over again I wish my heart was cold But it's warmer than before I wish my heart was cold But it's warmer than before I wish my heart was as cold as the morning dew But it's warm as saxophones And honey in the sun for you The trouble is I got me close to hating me [And] when I wake up in the morning it's your face I see (Where) You once made feel less afraid You've got me pouring myself (all) over this page I wish my heart was cold But it's warmer than before I wish my heart was cold But it's warmer than before I wish my heart was as cold as the morning dew But it's warm as saxophones And honey in the sun for you [I wish my heart was as cold as the morning dew But it's warm as saxophones And honey in the sun for you] |
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| Camera Obscura – Swans Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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You know, here's a complete transcription of the lyrics from the booklet, so we can get the "official" formatting of the stanzas and what not. Parts in brackets were erronesouly left out of the booklet lyrics despite obviously being a part of the song. Parts enclosed in parentheses are in the booklet lyrics despite not actually being in the recorded version. Sans the bracketed and parenthetical parts, everything else from the booklet checks out to my ears. There are flowers in my house [And] I bought them myself No surprises in my record collection You must have thought I was someone else I'm still afraid to get lost in a city I might explore But I'm not afraid to have an eloquent boy at my door At my door, at my door, at my door You want to be a writer Fantastic idea You say you've never seen America I really think you'd like it there Maybe you should travel with me Is this the best idea? Because you've never seen a Redwood And you've never touched a Deer A deer, a deer, a deer A deer, a deer, my dear Are swans deceiving us all? I for one should know I've never felt myself so graceful And I've never swam so slow So slow, [so] slow, so slow So slow, so slow, so slow [So slow, so slow, so slow] |
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| Camera Obscura – Other Towns and Cities Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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Lyrics transcribed from the booklet included with the "My Maudlin Career" CD. Parts in brackets were erronesouly left out of the booklet lyrics despite obviously being a part of the song. Parts enclosed in parentheses are in the booklet lyrics despite not actually being in the recorded version. Sans the bracketed and parenthetical parts, everything else from the booklet checks out to my ears. Drinking whisky reminds me of you You're the first in ages to have gotten through I know you mean well, I know that you do But sooner or later you're going to break me in two Were my pupils dilated? Could you tell that I liked you? We were so unlikely You flirt with an ex, put me to the test [Oh and] still I want to tell you that I love you the best We turned the radiators on and there was no way back Did you know You had The Plough star trail on your back? Your voice is quiet but I need it loud In the night you went up And [in] the morning you went down It's like you to forbid me to say goodnight I had your brown eyes and limbs On me through the night These words are weak and to your dislike [But] you'll never believe them so I guess it's alright Do you like the view I show you? I say look at the light Do you still miss the way that I hold you? In other towns and cities Who's holding you tonight? The dresses came out of the bag then the tears came Drinking has never been the same again I shared your trouble, I shared your weight I lost it with you today We don't share a birthday (but) we do share a sign [And] we shared something or was it (all) in my mind There was talk of love and how I need it back I'd be better for you than that last love of mine Do you like the view I show you? I say look at the light Do you still miss the way that I hold you? In other towns and cities Who's holding you tonight? You're in another town or city You mean nothing to me tonight. |
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| Camera Obscura – Forest and Sands Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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Lyrics transcribed from the booklet included with the "My Maudlin Career" CD. Parts in brackets were erronesouly left out of the booklet lyrics despite obviously being a part of the song. Parts enclosed in parentheses are in the booklet lyrics despite not actually being in the recorded version. Sans the bracketed and parenthetical parts, everything else from the booklet checks out to my ears. I'm in a van and you're holding my hand You are traveling with me through forests and sands I've been innocently learning your language [And] you've been taking full advantage haven't you? Don't say it's true I lost a friend I'm the saddest again [And] we kissed once [hey] but that was in lust I know you need more than given moments [And] sentimental sorrys and words only spoken seem lame [And] I won't win (a) [your] heart that way It feels like none of this is real I'll pretend that my heart and my head are well But if the blood Pumping through my veins could freeze Like the river in Toronto [then] I'd be pleased You said I made you feel warm (You) Said I made you feel warm inside [It feels like none of this is real I'll pretend that my heart and my head are well But if the blood Pumping through my veins could freeze Like the river in Toronto then I'd be pleased You said I made you feel warm Said I made you feel warm inside It feels like none of this is real I'll pretend that my heart and my head are well But if the blood Pumping through my veins could freeze Like the river in Toronto then I'd be pleased You said I made you feel warm Said I made you feel warm inside] (If the blood could freeze I'd be pleased I'd be pleased) |
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| Camera Obscura – My Maudlin Career Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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Lyrics transcribed from the booklet included with the "My Maudlin Career" CD. Parts in brackets were erronesouly left out of the booklet lyrics despite obviously being a part of the song. Parts enclosed in parentheses are in the booklet lyrics despite not actually being in the recorded version. Sans the bracketed and parenthetical parts, everything else from the booklet checks out to my ears. You kissed me on the forehead (in Spain) Now these kisses give me concussion We were love at first sight Now this crush is crushing I retraced your steps through the city of romance lazily I took to the desert with your harshest words And they saved me I'll bail you out again I've got the readies I'm not a child I know we're not going steady Your pain's gigantic But [it's] not as big as your ego I promise not to abandon you Please let me go I harbored worried feelings Like they were worth protecting You say I'm too kind and sentimental Like you could catch affection In your eyes there's a sadness enough To kill the both of us Are those eyes overrated? They make me want to give up on love I'll brace myself for the loneliness Say hello to feeling[s] that I (despise) [detest] This maudlin career must come to an end I don't want to be sad again This maudlin career must come to an end I don't want to be sad again [This maudlin career must come to an end I don't want to be sad again This maudlin career must come to an end I don't want to be sad again This maudlin career must come to an end I don't want to be sad again] |
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| Camera Obscura – Careless Love Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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Lyrics transcribed from the booklet included with the "My Maudlin Career" CD. Parts in brackets were erronesouly left out of the booklet lyrics despite obviously being a part of the song. Parts enclosed in parentheses are in the booklet lyrics despite not actually being in the recorded version. Sans the bracketed and parenthetical parts, everything else from the booklet checks out to my ears. Honey I've been really struggling to think of you And I being friends I blow hot and cold, [yeah,] I'm like a yo-yo So I don't think I should see you again Careless love and acting tough It wasn't my style I had enough I don't think [that] we can really be friends [And] honey, I've been really struggling to think of you And I and all the mess You're often bought and sold The love you give ebb and flows So I don't think I should see you again Careless love and acting tough It wasn't my style, I had enough I don't think that we can really be friends But I'll try again The love I feel for you is real The love I feel for you is real Honey I've been really struggling To see this thing through to the end Careless love and acting tough It wasn't my style I had enough I don't think [that] we can really be friends But I'll try again... |
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| Camera Obscura – Swans Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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"a deer, a deer, dear" Correct version: "A deer, a deer, a deer" |
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| Camera Obscura – Swans Lyrics | 14 years ago |
| The first letter of them I mean. | |
| Camera Obscura – Swans Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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From the booklet with the CD: "No surprises in my record collection" Also, redwood and deer (just the first usgae of deer) should be capitalized. |
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| Camera Obscura – James Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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Lyrics transcribed from the booklet included with the "My Maudlin Career" CD. Parts in brackets were erronesouly left out of the booklet lyrics despite obviously being a part of the song. Parts enclosed in parentheses are in the booklet lyrics despite not actually being in the recorded version. Sans the bracketed and parenthetical parts, everything else from the booklet checks out to my ears. James he came to my place He said he had to see my face He hopes that we can still be friends In his own way he'll love me until the end [And] James he came to the door Wanting to know for sure Why love gets up and goes I'm sorry but it had no place to grow Oh James my love for you is stronger don't you know? I'd like to celebrate you dear All in all it's been a pretty good year I looked deep (inside) [within] my self I got scared by just how hard I fell Oh James you broke me I thought I knew you well You and me Honey and Bee Sun and the Moon I'll be fine by June I could tell that you worried well Oh James you broke me I thought I knew you well Oh James you broke me I thought I knew you well Can't you see you belong with me I could tell [that] you weren't well Oh James you broke me I thought I knew you well Oh James you broke me I thought I knew you well |
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| Camera Obscura – Away with Murder Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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Lyrics transcribed from the booklet included with the "My Maudlin Career" CD. Parts in brackets were erronesouly left out of the booklet lyrics despite obviously being a part of the song. Parts enclosed in parentheses are in the booklet lyrics despite not actually being in the recorded version. Sans the bracketed and parenthetical parts, everything else from the booklet checks out to my ears. How many times have you told me you want to die? How many times have you told me Now that you've tried? [And] how many times will I let you get away with murder? [And] how many times will you make me feel more alive? [Hey] I've got a feeling there is something going wrong I'll put my thoughts in a letter; (I'll) Send it when I'm feeling strong Ain't it time you became the girl That you wanted to be? I told you all along there was no point [in] looking to me It's been hard to be strong with all of this going on (Oh) [Yeah] it's [been] hard to be strong with all of this going on I have been lonely too like you I'm just like you I'm just like you People have been traveling miles just to hear us sing It's a February night [and] I don't want to feel anything To get away maybe I could sell kisses In Portland I tried my pretty hand at fishing It's been hard to be strong with all of this going on (Oh and) [Yeah] it's [been] hard to be strong with all of this going on I have been lonely too like you I'm just like you I'm just like you [I'm just like you] Am I just like you? [Hey I've got a feeling there is something going wrong I'll put my thoughts in a letter; Send it when I'm feeling strong] |
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| Camera Obscura – You Told a Lie Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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A corrected version of the last two verses, which are excluded from the booklet. [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 them When they're stuck on you I'm stuck with them And they're stuck on you] |
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| Camera Obscura – You Told a Lie Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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Lyrics transcribed from the booklet included with the "My Maudlin Career" CD. Parts in brackets were erronesouly left out of the booklet lyrics despite obviously being a part of the song. Parts enclosed in parentheses are in the booklet lyrics despite not actually being in the recorded version. Sans the bracketed and parenthetical parts, everything else from the booklet checks out to my ears. If you were a season you would be in bloom I wish I had good reason to see you soon (There's) No need to convince me that you're a catch I bought my ticket I'm sold at last Who was it that said that love conquers all? He was a fool 'cause it doesn't at all 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 a quiet little nothing Who never challenged anyone? [Or] was I a lazy lazy snake? Do you want me to be a gentle diplomat? [Or] you can beg and you can plead Are my eyes the coldest blue? You said once this was true [And] 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 And if it is I don't know what I'll do 'Cause I'm stuck with them And they're stuck on you 'Cause I'm stuck with them And they're stuck on you I'm stuck with them When they're stuck on you I'm stuck with them And they're stuck on you] |
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| Camera Obscura – The Sweetest Thing Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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Lyrics transcribed from the booklet included with the "My Maudlin Career" CD. Parts in brackets were erronesouly left out of the booklet lyrics despite obviously being a part of the song. Sans the bracketed parts, everything else checks out to my ears. I'm going on a date tonight To try to fall out of love with you I know, I know this is a crime But I don't know what else to do My love you're in a magazine My love you're doing fine you're on TV You wore my heart out then you ran away From Chicago to Cleveland you made me pay You made me pay When you're lucid you're the sweetest thing I would trade my mother to hear you sing When you're lucid you're the sweetest thing I would trade my mother On the bus radio 50 ways to leave your lover oh no I laughed at the irony But like the stupid the irony got lost on me Got lost on me When you're lucid you're the sweetest thing I would trade my mother to hear you sing When you're lucid you're the sweetest thing I would trade my mother You challenged me to write a love song Here it is I think I got it wrong I focused on the negative The pain was too much of an incentive Always my incentive When you're lucid you're the sweetest thing I would trade my mother to hear you sing When you're lucid you're the sweetest thing I would trade my mother [to hear you sing] When you're lucid you're the sweetest thing I would trade my mother to hear you sing When you're lucid you're the sweetest thing I would trade my mother Oh but she don't know just how far I'd go Would I walk for a hundred miles For a glimpse of your northern smile? |
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| Camera Obscura – French Navy Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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And he/she also left off the final two verses listed in the booklet as well as one additional verse excised from the booklet (probably because it's just a repeat of the previous verse): Relationships were something I used to do Convine me they are better for me and you We met by a trick of fate French navy my sailor I wanted to control it But love I couldn't hold it I wanted to control it But love I couldn't hold it I wanted to control it But love I couldn't hold it I wanted to control it But love I couldn't hold it |
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| Camera Obscura – French Navy Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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photojess101 did make one error. "I'll be criticized for lending my art" Correct version (from booklet) "I'll be criticized for lending out my art" |
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| Camera Obscura – French Navy Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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Also, "[w]ith the things that you do you do you ." There's one more "do" at the end. I have the booklet as well, and photojess101 correctly transcribed it. I'm guessing the final do just got left off accidentally in the booklet. |
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| Camera Obscura – French Navy Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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photojess101 did correctly post the lyrics from the booklet. However, I disagree with the booklet's listing of "We met by the moon at the silvery lake." I'm pretty sure Campbell does not say "at," at least not in the recorded version. "The" might be incorrect too. "Of a silvery lake" sounds the most accurate to me, though this is just by ear. |
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| Camera Obscura – You Told a Lie Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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"I bought my ticket and soul at last?" "...song at last?" I'm at least pretty sure it isn't merely "so." |
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| The Essex Green – Snakes in the Grass Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| Anyone else think that "one, oh, one" could be "101" as in "fiction 101" ala a college class. | |
| Camera Obscura – French Navy Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| Nice one browsacookiemonsta! I knew that I was close but not quite right with my interpretation. Thanks for completing it. | |
| Camera Obscura – French Navy Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| "Why would I stand for disappoint unless..." ?? | |
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