… 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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What For
Camouflage Lyrics
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In the name of God.
All the misunderstandings,
Of the written word.
The crusader stories,
The killing,
For the true faith,
The persecution
All the unknown pain.
What for?
A place in heaven,
In another world?
What for?
As a final solution,
In a fight against ourselves!?
The lyrics of Camouflage's song What For delve into the subject of religious conflict and violence. The first two lines of the song ask for an explanation of all that has happened in the name of God- all the misunderstandings that arise from the interpretation of the written word. This is followed by the mention of crusader stories, the violence and bloodshed that occurred in the name of true faith, and the persecution of Jews- all in the name of religion. The lyrics pose a question- what purpose does all this violence and conflict serve? Is it for a place in heaven, in another world? Or is it as a final solution in a fight against ourselves?
The lyrics of the song question the motives behind religious conflict and the acts of violence committed in the name of faith. The artists ask for an explanation for the pain and harm caused by these conflicts that seem to achieve no good. Through this song, Camouflage ask listeners to question the reasons behind religious violence, and if the justification that is provided is simply a salve for the ego or deeper seeded issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me all what happens,
Requesting to be informed about all the events that occur
In the name of God.
In reference to a deity or Creator
All the misunderstandings,
Referring to various instances of confusion and misinterpretation
Of the written word.
Regarding aspects of text or scripture
The crusader stories,
Referring to accounts of religious military expeditions
The killing,
Referring to instances of murder and death
For the true faith,
In defense or promotion of a particular religious belief system
The persecution
Referencing the mistreatment or abuse of individuals or groups
Of the jews,
Specifically targeting the Jewish population
All the unknown pain.
Referring to suffering and agony that is not widely recognized or acknowledged
What for?
Questioning the motive or purpose behind past actions
A place in heaven,
Suggesting a desire for a reward or recognition in an afterlife
In another world?
Questioning the validity or existence of an alternate realm
What for?
Repeating the question of motive
As a final solution,
Implying the use of drastic measures to solve a problem
In a fight against ourselves!?
Questioning the idea of battling one's own group or identity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HEIKO MAILE, MARCUS MEYN
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Rod Citizen
Hi! This album is one of the best of the band. This song is one of the best the album. Just I was wondering abot th lyrics of this song. I have checked many lyrics sites around the internet and I got these lyics:
Tell me all what happens
In the name of God
All the misunderstandings
Of the written word
The crusader stories
The killing
For the true faith
The persecution
Of the jews
All the unknown pain
What for?
A place in heaven
In another world?
What for?
As a final solution,
In a fight against ourselves!?
Tell me all what happens
Far away from
Good and bad
Our mental frontiers
Where sense stops to explain
Any kind of hatred
The witch is hunting
All the misunderstandings
Which happened
In a coloured
Christian world
What for?
The defense of culture
The excuse for all?
What for?
A kind of magic
In a fascinated world
But, the band only sings few verses:
Tell me all what happens
In the name of God
All the misunderstandings
Of the written word
What for?
What for?
What for?
What for?
Tell me all what happens
Far away from
Good and bad
Our mental frontiers
Where sense stops to explain
What for?
What for?
What for?
What for?
________
So, I don´t understand about the original lyrics. I had this original CD, but I lost it, so I don´t remember of the printed lyrics on the CD book. The song is very different from written to sung. Any idea? Thaks!
The Imaginary Gallery
Beautifully Haunting.
Alexandr Kh
Good!
Ana F
I like it
Ana F
Nice