… 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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Where Has The Childhood Gone
Camouflage Lyrics
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Which have gone by
Years before now,
When I was a child.
We ran through the town,and held our hands.
We did all the things
Which we had planned.
Where has it gone
Where has it gone
Where has the childhood gone?
For thousand of times
We played down in the street
We had fun while we played
Hide and seek.
We ran though the town
Like we'll never do anymore.
We did all the things we should ignore.
Where has it gone...?
In Camouflage's song "Where Has The Childhood Gone," the lyrics express nostalgia for childhood and the simple joys of youth that have been left behind. The singer recalls a time when they were young and carefree, playing games with friends and enjoying the freedom to explore their town. The imagery of holding hands and running through the streets creates a sense of unity and innocent happiness that has been lost with the passing of time.
The lyrics suggest that the speed at which time passes has caused them to lose touch with the joys of their childhood. It's as if the singer is asking where that time has gone and why it had to disappear so quickly. The saying "time flies when you're having fun" rings true here, as the singer looks back on the joyous moments of their youth and how quickly it faded away.
Overall,"Where Has The Childhood Gone" is a bittersweet reflection of the fleeting nature of childhood and the longing to recapture those moments of carefree innocence. It's a reminder to appreciate the moments we have and cherish the memories we create.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember all the days
I have vivid memories of my childhood, every single day of it.
Which have gone by
Those days are now in the past, they have gone by, they're gone forever.
Years before now,
It's been years since those days, many years before now.
When I was a child.
Those memories are from a time when I was a child.
We ran through the town, and held our hands.
I had a sense of freedom and companionship when we ran through the town with my friends, holding their hands.
We did all the things
We took part in every activity we planned and hoped to do.
Which we had planned.
The activities we did, we had planned them earlier with a sense of excitement and anticipation.
Where has it gone
I am wondering where all the happy times in my childhood have gone, as time passes quickly.
Where has the childhood gone?
I am concerned about the loss of childhood joy and its fleetingness.
For a thousand of times
We have played those games thousands of times from morning until night.
We played down in the street
Playing in the streets was enjoyable, and we would immerse ourselves in childhood games for hours.
We had fun while we played
Playing games gave us a sense of joy and happiness; we had fun every time we played.
Hide and seek.
Hide-and-seek is just one example of the many games we enjoyed playing.
We ran though the town
We used to run along the streets in our town, in a pure act of spontaneity and youthfulness.
Like we'll never do anymore.
We ran in a way that is unlikely to be repeated, as we grow up and become more self-conscious.
We did all the things we should ignore.
We engaged in activities we should have avoided for our well-being, such as staying out late or teasing each other.
Where has it gone...?
I am wondering in a plaintive way where all the happy memories of my childhood have gone, realizing they're almost impossible to retrieve.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HEIKO MAILE, MARCUS MEYN
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MrsMcAvoy
I remember all the days gone by,
Years before now,
When I was a child.
We ran through the town, and holding our hands.
We did all the things
Which we had planned.
Where has it gone...?
Where has the childhood gone?
Where has it gone...?
Where has the childhood gone?
A thousand times
We played down in the street,
We had fun while we played
'Hide and Seek'.
We ran through the town
Like we'll never do anymore.
We did all the things we should ignore.
Where has it gone...?
Where has the childhood gone?
Where has it gone...?
Where has the childhood gone?
thedatepro
Loved it back in the 80s and still loving this in 2020. 👍
Edie
Children singing along with the chorus, a brilliant touch. Love this song.
Alex Feltch a.k.a. Sonic AL
It reminds me so much of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In The Wall Part 2" (1979) when we hear the Children sing their Chorus parts. :D ;)
King Henry
And those happy children in the end... :)
Erik Drescher
If one Song from Camouflage is a masterpiece, here is it. What a great song.
blaZe_
This song is incredible. No dislikes for a reason.
Mohammad Noor Iman
Yeah
MrsMcAvoy
I remember all the days gone by,
Years before now,
When I was a child.
We ran through the town, and holding our hands.
We did all the things
Which we had planned.
Where has it gone...?
Where has the childhood gone?
Where has it gone...?
Where has the childhood gone?
A thousand times
We played down in the street,
We had fun while we played
'Hide and Seek'.
We ran through the town
Like we'll never do anymore.
We did all the things we should ignore.
Where has it gone...?
Where has the childhood gone?
Where has it gone...?
Where has the childhood gone?
Kirsten Preus
Thank you for uploading this! Takes me back!
themode00
Stay a child in your heart and you'll always see things they way they should be.