… 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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Perfect
Camouflage Lyrics
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Neonlight's telling,
Short cuts of night,
Asphalt sucked in the sun,
Now we're breathing as one.
Waves in your smile,
Raves when you watch me,
To take a lift off and fly,
To crash back into your eyes.
[Chorus]
You make it real,
The way I feel,
Let's take a ride,
Through the night,
You make it real,
The way I feel,
I'm take a ride,
Through the night,
So perfect.
Clean like a knife,
Whispered and broken,
Words that I said,
Makes me feel so abused,
Left me beeing the accused.
Waves in your smile,
Clears My Horizon,
Your hand in mine,
Equalizing the sad,
Echoing in my head.
[Chorus]
In "Perfect" by Camouflage, the lyrics describe a night where things seem to fall into place perfectly. The song starts with a scene-setting verse that depicts a calm atmosphere in the midst of the bustling Babylon. The neon lights signal the night, and the asphalt is warmed by the sun. In this scene, the singer is unified with their surroundings, and they feel as if they are all breathing as one.
The second verse is directed towards a person, who brings light into the singer's life. The waves in their smile are like raves, perhaps indicating that the person's smile is joyous and full of life. The singer wishes to fly and crash back into the person's eyes, meaning they wish to be close to them, perhaps romantically. The chorus reinforces the idea that this person makes everything real and perfect for the singer, and they want to experience this together.
The third verses focus on the hurt that the singer has experienced in their past relationships when their words were used against them. The waves in their smile clear the horizon, which could indicate that the person's happiness dispels the singer's darkness. The person holds the singer's hand, and it's a comforting gesture that helps the singer feel less sad. The song ends emphasizing the hope that they will take a ride together and that it will be perfect, just like their connection with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Babylon's quiet,
The hectic city of Babylon is normally noisy and chaotic, but it is now calm and quiet.
Neonlight's telling,
The bright neon lights reveal the city's secrets and hidden desires.
Short cuts of night,
The darkness of night creates shortcuts and back alleys that are not visible during the day.
Asphalt sucked in the sun,
The hot sun has absorbed the essence of the asphalt, bringing it to life.
Now we're breathing as one.
Despite being from different walks of life, we are now united and breathing in sync.
Waves in your smile,
Your smile is so powerful that it creates waves of emotion in me.
Raves when you watch me,
I feel an overwhelming sense of joy when you look at me.
I look aside,
I momentarily avert my gaze.
To take a lift off and fly,
I want to escape and feel free like a bird taking flight.
To crash back into your eyes.
I want to come back to reality and be captivated by your beautiful eyes once again.
You make it real,
Your presence and love make my life feel tangible and meaningful.
The way I feel,
The emotions I have for you are indescribable and intense.
Let's take a ride,
Let's embark on a journey together.
Through the night,
Let's spend the night together, exploring and experiencing life.
I'm take a ride,
I want to be with you and experience life together.
So perfect.
Our love and connection is flawless and beautiful in every way.
Clean like a knife,
Our love is sharp and precise, without any impurities or flaws.
Whispered and broken,
Our secrets and vulnerabilities are shared in hushed whispers, but also with moments of pain and heartbreak.
Words that I said,
The things I've said have caused hurt and damage to our relationship.
Makes me feel so abused,
I feel regret and guilt for my actions, and blame myself for the pain caused.
Left me being the accused.
I am responsible for the hurt in our relationship and feel guilty for it.
Waves in your smile,
Your smile still has the power to create waves of emotions in me.
Clears My Horizon,
Your presence brings clarity and hope to my future.
Your hand in mine,
The connection between us is strengthened with the physical touch of our hands.
Equalizing the sad,
Our love and connection helps to balance out the sadness in our lives.
Echoing in my head.
The memories and emotions tied to our love story continue to resonate in my mind.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HEIKO MAILE, MARCUS MEYN, OLIVER KREYSSIG
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