… 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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Neigh Bours
Camouflage Lyrics
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White policemen shot them dead
The survivors were sent to prison
Based on laws which no one understands
White man yawning, in his armchair
Smiled while watching white TV.
Hundreds of people dead or injured
What can we do? What can we say?
Can it be law to kill your neighbor?
What can we do? What can we say?
Can it be wrong to end it all?
Snipers sitting in police cars
Cautiously stroking machine guns
Never thought of black suppression,
They were paid for every hit they have.
What can we do? What can we say?...
The lyrics to Camouflage's song "Neigh Bours" provide a commentary on the systemic racism and violence that has plagued American society for centuries. The opening lines speak to the assassinations of prominent Black leaders and activists, such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., at the hands of white police officers. The lyrics suggest that these killings were not only unjustified but also based on laws that are incomprehensible to most people.
The subsequent lines paint a picture of the apathy and ignorance exhibited by many white Americans in the face of this violence. The image of a white man sitting in his comfortable armchair, watching TV, while not comprehending the scale of the violence and injustice around him is particularly poignant. The song then moves on to the use of snipers by the police force to suppress Black communities. This speaks to an ongoing pattern of police brutality against Black Americans.
Overall, the song speaks to the need for awareness, empathy, and action in the face of systemic racism and violence. It suggests that we cannot afford to turn a blind eye to such issues and that we must work together to dismantle the systems that perpetuate them.
Line by Line Meaning
Black men leaders cried for freedom
African American leaders vocalized their desire for equal rights and freedom
White policemen shot them dead
However, the white police force responded with violence and killed them
The survivors were sent to prison
Those who survived were incarcerated
Based on laws which no one understands
Due to ambiguous laws that are difficult to comprehend
White man yawning, in his armchair
Meanwhile, a white man lazily lounges in his armchair
Smiled while watching white TV.
While watching television shows predominantly starring white individuals
Hundreds of people dead or injured
Despite the widespread casualties that have occurred
He never understands this hysteria.
This man seems unable to grasp the gravity of the situation
What can we do? What can we say?
What actions can be taken or words can be spoken
Can it be law to kill your neighbor?
Legally able to take the life of someone who lives nearby
What can we do? What can we say?
What can be done or communicated
Can it be wrong to end it all?
Is it morally incorrect to end one's life to escape these atrocities?
Snipers sitting in police cars
Individuals equipped with guns stationed in police vehicles
Cautiously stroking machine guns
Cautionary motions manipulating military-style firearms
Never thought of black suppression,
Unsuspecting of perpetuating systemic oppression towards black individuals
They were paid for every hit they have.
These individuals received monetary compensation for their actions
What can we do? What can we say?...
Once again, the questions arise about what can be done or spoken in response to these injustices
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARCUS MEYN
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