1) A Japanese band
2) A band from … Read Full Bio ↴Deadman refers to six artists:
1) A Japanese band
2) A band from Texas
3) Another one from Northern Ireland
4) A black metal band from Italy
5) An indie-rock power trio from Madrid, Spain
6) Hardcore techno DJ who is part of Core-tex Labs. He is also known as Zip le Robot.
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1) deadman formed in Nagoya at the end of 2000 out of remnants of Lamiel and kein, two closely-knit bands at the forefront of the Nagoya visual kei scene. Mako (vocals), aie (guitar), and yukino (bass), all formerly of kein teamed with Toki (ex.Lamiel) for the original lineup.
Soon after their first CD release, yukino left to start his own band, and soon after Takamasa joined as their new bass player. not until 2005 did the lineup change again, when Takamasa left and Kazuya joined, completing the final incarnation of the band.
Their music is influenced by various sources, blending Japanese and western styles. They have often been compared to MERRY GO ROUND (well-known in the mid-90's Nagoya scene) and generally to the western grunge style of the early 90's deadman ended their activities as a band in mid-2006. It is unknown whether or not they will work together as deadman again.
2) Steven and Sherilyn Collins, the Texas pair otherwise known as Deadman formed in 2001. www.myspace.com/deadman
3) A duo from Northern Ireland. They use traditional rock band instruments and modern technology to make their music.
5) Although based in Spain, Deadman is an expat band, comprising 2 Englishmen and a powerful Peruvian drummer. Influences are many and diverse - ranging from the darkness of Bauhaus to Ash's ingenuity and the dirty punk of the Pixies. A contagious rhythm section, hypnotic guitar solos and deeply personal lyrics. Deadman write and perform somber, powerful songs, full of barely contained rage. They create a pathway to an abyss full of melancholy and intensity. Deadman is a journey to unknown shores - that at the same time seem very familiar. Deadman can be found at http://www.deadman.es
Absalom! Absalom!
Deadman Lyrics
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Are you running out of fear, out of hate?
Ashamed to move toward a precious reward
Afraid that you're lacking in faith?
That's okay, boy, no one's counting
And no one is keeping score
You're burning down houses because it arouses
And your heart opens wide
The demons you fight
They still haunt you
Someone told me of revolution
With a cause that is worth fighting for
And when I arrived on the terrible fight
The revolution was no more
And so many had paid the price
So many didn't even know why
I can't even see how it ever came to this
I can't even remember why we tried
And the heart opens wide
The demons you fight
They still haunt you
So much more you've seen it
So much more between us between us
There is peace peace that flows like a river
And just like rivers flow to the sea
We move on we forgive one another
Absalom! Absalom! golden boy
Don't bring me no terrible news
It took us so long to sing the victory song
Even though we've got the blues
And the heart opens wide
The demons have died
And kingdom come
Your work here is done
Not in vain
Not in vain
Not in vain
The song "Absalom! Absalom!" by Deadman is a contemplative and spiritual piece, calling out to a lost individual who may be running away out of fear or shame. The song asks the titular Absalom where he has gone, expressing the idea that no one is counting or keeping score of his actions. The lyrics suggest that Absalom may be burning down houses as a way of expressing his love, but the demons he fights still continue to haunt him. The song also touches on the idea of revolution and fighting for a cause, but ultimately recognizing that the cost of such a fight may be too great, and that forgiveness and peace are the ultimate goals.
The song's prominent theme is the struggle with inner demons and how they affect an individual's quest for spiritual enlightenment. The lyrics suggest that no matter how far one may run or how intense the fight may be, forgiveness and acceptance are the keys to finding inner peace. The song also touches on the idea of love and how it can motivate people to do both great and terrible things.
Line by Line Meaning
Absalom! Absalom! where have you gone?
Where are you now, Absalom, and what are you doing?
Are you running out of fear, out of hate?
Are you fleeing out of fear or hatred?
Ashamed to move toward a precious reward
Feeling embarrassed to approach a valuable prize
Afraid that you're lacking in faith?
Feeling scared that your faith is not strong enough
That's okay, boy, no one's counting
It's fine, youngster; nobody's keeping track
And no one is keeping score
And there is no record keeping going on
You're burning down houses because it arouses
You're setting homes ablaze since it inspires
The depth of love from the core
The purest expression of love from within
And your heart opens wide
And your heart becomes free and receptive
The demons you fight
The inner struggles you battle
They still haunt you
They still linger on in your mind
Someone told me of revolution
I heard about a revolution from someone
With a cause that is worth fighting for
One that is worth waging a war over
And when I arrived on the terrible fight
And when I joined the dreadful conflict
The revolution was no more
The movement had already come to an end
And so many had paid the price
A great many had suffered the consequences
So many didn't even know why
Most didn't understand the motive behind it all
I can't even see how it ever came to this
I cannot comprehend how it ever escalated to this extent
I can't even remember why we tried
I cannot even recall why we made an effort in the first place
So much more you've seen it
You've witnessed so much more than this
So much more between us between us
So much more exists between us
There is peace peace that flows like a river
There is a peacefulness that flows abundantly
And just like rivers flow to the sea
And, like rivers flowing to the sea
We move on we forgive one another
We move forward and pardon each other
Absalom! Absalom! golden boy
Absalom! Absalom! Dear boy
Don't bring me no terrible news
Please don't deliver any dreadful tidings to me
It took us so long to sing the victory song
We spent such a long time before we could celebrate our triumph
Even though we've got the blues
Despite feeling down and dejected
The demons have died
The inner demons have ceased to exist
And kingdom come
Now that the kingdom has come
Your work here is done
Your work here is now finished
Not in vain
It was worth doing
Not in vain
Not for nothing
Contributed by Xavier R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.