… 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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Time Is Over
Camouflage Lyrics
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I was free and no one knew,
Just where or how to find me.
But this time has passed,
Now there is someone,
Who can reach me here, there, and everywhere.
Did you think we wouldn't get you;
Don't you know this was wrong?
I'll present you the first prize,
You're the chosen one,
Whose game is up!
When my time has come,
I'll rise up to the sky,
Watch the sunshine,
Shine for me all the time.
All the angels sing,
Followed by the Holy hand,
To bring me a message:
Did you think we wouldn't get you,
Don't you know this was wrong?
I'll present you the first prize,
You're the chosen one,
Whose game is up!
Cause time is over
(we were waiting for so long)
Time is over.
(declarations made quite wrong)
Time is over.
(We insist on what you own)
Time is over.
The lyrics of Camouflage's song Time Is Over depict a narrator who was once free and untraceable but has now been caught and confronted by someone who has the power to reach them anywhere. The chorus reveals a sense of finality as the singer declares that time is over and addresses their captor directly, letting them know that they were wrong to assume they could not be caught. The song continues with a message from angels, telling the singer that they have been chosen and that their time is up. Despite this, the singer remains defiant, proclaiming that they will rise up to the sky and watch the sunshine shine for them all the time.
The lyrics of this song can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the listener's perspective. It could be seen as a cautionary tale about the consequences of wrongdoing, or as a reflection on the inevitability of facing consequences for one's actions. The imagery of angels and the sky may also suggest a spiritual or existential dimension to the message, hinting at themes of redemption and transcendence.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time,
There was a time in the past when I was free and no one knew how or where to find me.
Just where or how to find me.
No one knew my whereabouts or how to locate me.
But this time has passed,
That phase is over and things have changed.
Now there is someone,
There is now a person who can find me wherever I am.
Who can reach me here, there, and everywhere.
This person has the capability to track me down at any place.
Did you think we wouldn't get you;
They are asking if I thought they could not find me.
Don't you know this was wrong?
It is being pointed out that I made an error in judgement.
I'll present you the first prize,
They are sarcastically announcing that I have won an award.
You're the chosen one,
They are alluding to the fact that I have been apprehended by them.
Whose game is up!
The game I was playing has ended and I have been caught.
When my time has come,
When the time has arrived for me to face the consequences of my actions.
I'll rise up to the sky,
My soul will depart from my earthly body after my demise.
Watch the sunshine,
This is a reference to the light of the afterlife that I will see.
Shine for me all the time.
The light of the afterlife will always be present for me.
All the angels sing,
The angels are singing.
Followed by the Holy hand,
This is referring to divine intervention.
To bring me a message:
The angels have a message for me.
Cause time is over
This is a warning that there is no more time left.
(we were waiting for so long)
They have been waiting for a long time.
Time is over.
There is no more time left after this point.
(declarations made quite wrong)
My actions have been revealed to be incorrect or unjustified.
Time is over.
This is a repetition of earlier lyrics that time has run out.
(We insist on what you own)
They are demanding that I take responsibility for my actions and face the consequences.
Time is over.
This is a final warning that the time to correct my actions has ended.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARCUS MEYN
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