… Read Full Bio ↴There have been at least three artists sharing the name Camouflage;
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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From Ay To Bee
Camouflage Lyrics
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Has changed my world
I can't exist without your smile
You pushed me up
You filled my days
You realize the right things
Which can help me everywhere.
Visions have incensed and destroyed
My mind
Voices would only explain
I have restricted the feelings
Of shame
But we can't
Put back the time.
The lyrics to Camouflage's song "From Ay To Bee" speak to a transformational encounter with another person. The singer describes meeting this person on a "lonely day" and how it has completely changed their world. The absence of this other person's smile would make it impossible for the singer to exist. The other person has also helped to uplift the singer and guide them towards doing the right things, making their life better in every sense.
However, the singer is haunted by visions that have destroyed their mind. The voices they hear only explain and add to the shame that they feel. It seems that the singer has tried to restrict their own feelings, perhaps out of fear or shame, but this is no longer possible, and they recognize that time cannot be turned back. The song seems to speak to the transformative power of positive human connections, but also the difficulty of dealing with the complicated emotions that come along with human interactions.
Line by Line Meaning
The lonely day I've met you
Meeting you was a turning point in my life. Before I met you, I was feeling alone and lost.
Has changed my world
Your presence has had a profound impact on my life. You've brought about a significant change in me.
I can't exist without your smile
Your smile means everything to me. It's something that I can't do without.
You pushed me up
You've been a source of motivation and inspiration for me. You've pushed me to be better than I ever thought I could be.
You filled my days
Your presence and love have filled my days with joy and happiness. I feel complete when I'm with you.
You realize the right things
You have a keen understanding of what's important in life. You know what really matters and have helped me to see that as well.
Which can help me everywhere.
Your insights and guidance have helped me in all areas of my life. You've given me the tools to succeed and prosper.
Visions have incensed and destroyed
I've been plagued by conflicting thoughts and ideas that have caused me great distress and anxiety.
My mind
These thoughts have taken a toll on my mental health. They're impacting me in significant ways.
Voices would only explain
I've tried to make sense of these thoughts by listening to others, but their explanations have not been helpful.
I have restricted the feelings
I've tried to hide my emotions and feelings, which has only made things worse.
Of shame
I've been embarrassed by my thoughts and feelings, which has made it hard for me to seek help or talk to anyone about them.
But we can't
Unfortunately, there's nothing we can do to turn back the clock and change things.
Put back the time.
We can't go back in time and undo the things that have been done. We have to learn to accept the past and move forward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HEIKO MAILE, MARCUS MEYN
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