… 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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On Islands
Camouflage Lyrics
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Onto islands in the sun
And the sun too, is an island
With islands all around
We're all islands in the sea
And the islands want to reach
Other islands passing by
On islands everywhere
All the islands ever there
All waiting on an island
That island stands alone
On islands
On islands
On islands
On islands
(child speaks in foreign language)
The song "On Islands" by Camouflage is a thought-provoking and reflective piece on the concept of isolation and interconnectedness. The song begins by calling attention to the idea that we all feel isolated on our own personal "islands," but we are drawn to gather together on islands under the sun. The sun itself is an "island" in space, surrounded by other "islands" of stars and planets.
The lyrics then move to the notion that we are all islands in the vast sea of life but also part of a greater whole. We yearn to connect with others, just as islands drift toward one another in the ocean. The song also refers to an "island in the sky," perhaps a metaphor for a dream or goal that we aspire to but cannot reach.
The final lines of the song allude to a child speaking in a foreign language, reminding us that language and culture can create barriers that block us from understanding one another. The song ultimately suggests that while we may live on separate islands, we are all connected by the shared experience of life and the desire for human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
On islands we all run
People seek refuge on remote, isolated islands
Onto islands in the sun
Away from their troubles, people escape to sunny, idyllic islands
And the sun too, is an island
The sun is a solitary orb in a vast sky
With islands all around
Planets orbiting around the sun are like islands in space
We're all islands in the sea
Like islands, we are individuals adrift in the vast, interconnected sea of humanity
And the islands want to reach
Islands strive to connect and communicate with each other
Other islands passing by
Adjacent islands symbolize fleeting or missed opportunities for connection
An island in the sky
A metaphor for unattainable, ethereal ideals or aspirations
On islands everywhere
Isolated islands exist all throughout the world's oceans
All the islands ever there
Every past and present island contributes to the collective narrative of human experience
All waiting on an island
Every moment in time and every place of existence is imbued with possibility and potential
That island stands alone
Ultimately, though, every individual and every experience is unique and singular, much like an isolated island
On islands
On islands
On islands
On islands
(child speaks in foreign language)
Indistinct speech that may represent a form of primitive language or alternative perspective
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