… 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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In Your Ivory Tower
Camouflage Lyrics
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A teardrop from your weary eyes.
The world we've come to know is changing fast,
And you believe the crying's over,
It ain't over.
Now you may run
And you may hide,
The breath of life,
The friend you left behind,
Died to young,
And you believe the dying's over,
It ain't over,
And you believe the dying's over,
In your ivory tower.
Now every day you hear about,
The ocean's rising,
Days of drought,
(In your ivory tower)
You watch the forests fall
The stars collide.
And you believe the fighting's over,
It ain't over,
You believe the fighting's over,
It ain't over,
In your ivory tower.
It ain't over,
In your ivory tower.
It ain't over
And you believe the crying's over,
It ain't over.
And you believe the dying's over,
In your ivory tower.
And you believe the fighting's over,
In your ivory tower.
The lyrics of Camouflage's "In Your Ivory Tower" are hauntingly beautiful and speak of the disillusionment of those who live in ivory towers, shielded from the harsher realities of the world. The opening line, "I swear I saw your face change, a teardrop from your weary eyes," suggests that the listener has had a moment of realization and empathy. They have witnessed the difficulties that others face and feel overcome with emotion.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the listener lives a privileged life, isolated from the problems of the world. They believe that the fighting and crying are over, but as the song reminds them, "it ain't over." The final line suggests that the listener is not alone in their privileged view of the world, and that many others live in ivory towers, protected from the harsh realities of the world.
Overall, "In Your Ivory Tower" calls on listeners to recognize their privilege and become more aware of the struggles that others face. It is a reminder that we cannot simply ignore the problems of the world, no matter how comfortable our own lives may be.
Line by Line Meaning
I swear I saw your face change,
I noticed a change in your expression, suggesting that something has affected you.
A teardrop from your weary eyes.
You shed a tear, which indicates that you are either tired, sad or both.
The world we've come to know is changing fast,
Our environment is evolving at a rapid pace, and it is difficult to keep up.
And you believe the crying's over,
You assume that the worst is over and there is no need to cry anymore.
It ain't over.
Unfortunately, it is not yet finished, and there may be more hardships to come.
Now you may run
And you may hide,
When night enfolds,
The breath of life,
The friend you left behind,
Died too young,
You have the freedom to run and hide when darkness falls, but your youth friend did not get the same privilege and unfortunately died too soon.
And you believe the dying's over,
You assume that death is behind us and there is no need to worry anymore.
In your ivory tower.
You believe that you are safe in your privileged and sheltered life, free from the world's troubles.
Now every day you hear about,
The ocean's rising,
Days of drought,
You daily hear about how the sealevel is increasing and how climate change is bringing dry days.
(In your ivory tower)
You watch the forests fall
The stars collide.
You witness the forests being destroyed and the universe collapsing, but you think you are immune to those changes.
You believe the fighting's over,
You think that there is no need for conflict anymore, and everything will be all right.
It ain't over,
Unfortunately, there might still be more disputes to come, and things may not be resolved yet.
It ain't over.
We cannot rest assured that everything is finished, and things are still evolving and changing.
And you believe the crying's over,
You assume that things have improved and there is no reason to cry anymore.
And you believe the dying's over,
In your ivory tower.
You assume that death is over, and you are safe in your sheltered and distanced area from the world's problems.
And you believe the fighting's over,
In your ivory tower.
You assume that disagreements are over, and life will soon return to normalcy because you are sheltered in your safe space.
It ain't over,
In your ivory tower.
Unfortunately, things are not over, and new challenges may arise in your sheltered life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HEIKO MAILE, INGO ITO
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