There have been at least three artists sharing the name Camouflage;

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The name is used by a German synthpop band, a Japanese idol group based in Nagoya whose name is officially styled as "CAMOUFLAGE", and a Swedish new wave band (later named Tapirerna).

German: The German synthpop trio Camouflage was officially formed in 1984 by vocalist Marcus Meyn and keyboardists/programmers Heiko Maile and Oliver Kreyssig. The group took first place in a radio-sponsored song contest in 1986, and before long, their debut single, "The Great Commandment," was scaling the German charts. Their full-length debut, Voices and Images, was released in 1988, reflecting the group's classic new wave synth-pop influences, but most of all Depeche Mode. 1989's Methods of Silence began to broaden Camouflage's sonic palette, yet the Depeche Mode sound still remained at the forefront. Oliver Kreyssig then left the group, leaving Maile and Meyn as a duo augmented by several studio musicians. By the time of 1991's Meanwhile, Camouflage had garnered a not insignificant following on college radio; the album moved still farther away from synthpop and incorporated greater instrumentation. However, with the advent of grunge, synthpop lost a great deal of its footing on college radio; Camouflage soon found itself without an American record deal. 1993's Bodega Bohemia, available only as an import, moved back towards synth-oriented music and took a darker tone than much of their previous work. The mostly instrumental Spice Crackers followed in 1995, after which the future of the band was cast into doubt; a best-of compilation, We Stroke the Flames, was released in Germany in 1997.
They released their comeback "Sensor" in 2003; "Relocated" in 2006.

CAMOUFLAGE is a Japanese idol group from Nagoya. They debuted at an event in October of 2012. Member Takasaki Shouko plays guitar during their live performances, and she is also well-known for her gravure work. CAMOUFLAGE sold out their first solo concert in the space of two days. Their first single "KIMOCHI Choukousoku" was released on the 3rd of March 2013, which was produced in a limited edition of 300 copies. There are currently seven CAMOUFLAGE members: Tatematsu Asu, Sakura Mone, Shiina Azusa, Takasaki Shouko, Yamashita Moe, Kamiya Runa, and Sanjou Katsuki. Three other members were once part of the group, but have since graduated: Itou Erika, Yashino Sakura, and Kawai Miori.
Aside from music activity, the members of CAMOUFLAGE are involved in various local entertainment: they have appeared in TV dramas, variety shows (including their own regularly-scheduled internet show, BILLY CAM(e)), and they also regularly host radio programs.

Swedish: Camouflage was a new wave / goth band from Gothenburg, Sweden. They released three albums in the eighties. The first one was "Camouflage" which came in 1985. Their second album was "En Förtjusande Vän" in 1986. The third was called "La La La" in 1988.
After their third album they changed their name to Tapirerna because of the German band with same name.

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Dad
Camouflage Lyrics

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You're feeling older
then ever before
and apple-pie order
exists no more
But he's sending you to school
following a common rule
frightened by the implications
follow by indication

Voices whisper inside your head
no one will believe
'cause he's your dad

And at night
he came and tried
to take your light
And at night
he came and tried
to take your light
You were not even 15
Weaping lonesome
there's no one to tell
that he came
and broke the shell

Bodies land covered with lava
makes you feel
like a cadavre
wish to touch the sky
only once before you die
Voices whisper inside your head

no one will believe
'cause he's your dad

Overall Meaning

The song "Dad" by Camouflage speaks about the relationship between an abusive father and his child. The opening lines describe the father as old and the "apple-pie order" no longer exists, implying that the father is no longer the ideal father figure. The child is sent to school, following a common rule, but is scared of the implications of what their father might do. The voices in the child's head tell them that no one will believe them because the abuser is their dad.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the trauma that the child undergoes at night when their father tries to "take their light." This can be interpreted as the father trying to crush their spirit and take away their hope. The second verse describes the child's isolation and loneliness, with no one to confide in about the abuse they suffer. The imagery of "bodies land covered with lava" makes the child feel like a corpse or a dead body, wishing to touch the sky only once before they die. The singer again speaks about the voices in the child's head that tell them that no one will believe them because their abuser is their dad.

Overall, "Dad" by Camouflage is a heart-wrenching song about the abuse suffered by a child at the hands of their father. The lyrics highlight the trauma and isolation felt by the child, as well as the fear of not being believed due to the abuser's familial relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

You're feeling older
You've grown up fast, life has caught up with you

then ever before
More so than you'd ever imagined

and apple-pie order
Your perfect world has been destroyed

exists no more
Everything is out of control

But he's sending you to school
Your dad is trying to help you

following a common rule
He is doing what he thinks is best for you

frightened by the implications
He's scared of what might happen to you

follow by indication
He wants you to do what he says

Voices whisper inside your head
You're hearing things that aren't there

no one will believe
You're afraid no one will understand

'cause he's your dad
You feel trapped because he's your father