Cameo Lover

Kimbra

About Cameo Lover

"Cameo Lover" is a song by New Zealand singer-songwriter and guitarist Kimbra from her debut studio album, Vows. The song was released in New Zealand and Australia as the album's second single on 29 March 2011. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2011 Kimbra won 'Best Female Artist' for the single, and it was nominated for 'Best Video'. The song, written by Kimbra, was nominated for 'Song of the Year' at the 2012 APRA Music Awards. On 15 July 2011, the song won the 2011 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition. Earlier that year, Gotye had first noticed Kimbra when both were short-listed as finalists for the competition. Gotye subsequently invited Kimbra to feature as the lead female vocalist on his recording of "Somebody That I Used to Know". The song was free on iTunes for the week of 22 May 2012. 


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2011
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This is nonstop baby
You've got me going crazy
You're heavier than I knew
But I don't want no other
You're my cameo love
Only here for a moment or two
You stay inside that bubble
With all of your trouble
In your black hole
You turn from the skies
You dance with your demise
I'll be here when you come home

We've all gotta break down
Let me come and break down, there with you

'Cause everyday's like talking in your sleep
Love is like a silhouette in dreams
Open up your heart, open up your heart
Open up your heart and let me pull you out
Everyday's like talking in your sleep
Love is like a silhouette in dreams
Open up your heart, open up your heart
Open up your heart and let me pull you out of here

I've got high hopes baby
But all you do is take me down to depths that I never knew
You've got two arms baby
They're all tangled in ladies of the black skies posing blue
Let go of your mother
And turn to your brother
Not a long gone lover's noose
Sometimes baby the hardest part of breaking
Is leaving pieces behind you

Oh we've all gotta get by
Let me come and hold you high, with you

'Cause everyday's like talking in your sleep
Love is like a silhouette in dreams
Open up your heart, open up your heart
Open up your heart and let me pull you out
Everyday's like talking in your sleep
Love is like a silhouette in dreams
Open up your heart, open up your heart
Open up your heart and let me pull you out of here

Open up your heart to me
The sun won't shine if you're not looking
Baby love is all that you need

When everyday's like talking in your sleep
Love is like a silhouette in dreams
Open up your heart, open, open, open

Everyday's like talking in your sleep
Love is like a silhouette in dreams
Open up your heart, open up your heart
Open up your heart and let me pull you out

Open up your heart, open up your heart
Open up your heart, open up your heart
Open up your heart, open up your heart

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Kimbra

Kimbra Lee Johnson (born 27 March 1990), known mononymously as Kimbra, is a New Zealand singer-songwriter/guitarist. On 29 August 2011, she released a debut album Vows which reached the top 5 in New Zealand and Australia. On 22 May 2012, the album was released in North America, debuting at number 14 on the Billboard charts. Kimbra featured in the multi-platinum single "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye. more »

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Written by: DANIEL NIGRO, KIMBRA JOHNSON

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Cameo Lover" was released as the second single from her debut album "Vows" in April 2011. The song received positive reviews and was praised for its catchy and fun nature.
Song Theme
The song is about seeing the bright side of life and encouraging someone who’s always seeing things negatively to open up their heart and mind, thus, being more positive.
Award Recognition
Initially not a commercial success, the song later won the 2011 Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) award for Best Female Artist.
Music video Acknowledgement
The colorful and eccentric official music video for "Cameo Lover" also won the Grand Prize in the Pop category at the 2012 International Songwriting Competition.
Genre Classification
Although Kimbra's overall style is categorized as Indie Pop, "Cameo Lover" incorporates elements of pop, soul, and doo-wop.
Influence
Kimbra has stated that "Cameo Lover" was inspired by the classic 1960s Motown sound.
Song Popularity
As a single, "Cameo Lover" had moderate success, peaking within the top 40 in Australia and New Zealand.
Live Performances
"Cameo Lover" was performed by Kimbra at the 2011 ARIA Music Awards as part of a larger medley. She has also performed the song on various television shows and during her live tour performances.
Album Success
"Vows", the album featuring "Cameo Lover", reached the top 5 in Australia and New Zealand and the top 20 in the United States, elevating Kimbra's international prominence.
Co-Writing Effort
"Cameo Lover" was co-written by Kimbra along with François Tétaz, known for also working with other popular artists such as Gotye.
Remixes
Several remixes of "Cameo Lover" have been released, including versions by Mumbai Science, Shook, and Electric Empire.
Recognition in America
Kimbra’s music, including "Cameo Lover", gained significant attention in the USA when she featured on Gotye's single "Somebody That I Used to Know", which became a global hit in 2012.

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