Deadsy was formed in 1995 by Elijah Blue Allman, the son of C… Read Full Bio ↴History---
Deadsy was formed in 1995 by Elijah Blue Allman, the son of Cher and Greg Allman. Using the stage name Philips Exeter Blue I he recorded some demos with Alec Puro and later sent a Roland Juno-106 keyboard to Renn as an invitation to join the band. Deadsy signed to Sire Records, recruiting Jay Gordon of the band Orgy, to play bass their eponymous debut album. After the album was recorded and released to the press Gordon was replaced by Craig Riker joined on bass as a full time member, and they were once again writing songs for the upcoming full length Commencement. Only a few songs were written for the new album as the band had planned to re-release most tracks from the self-titled album. A music video for "She Likes Big Words" was made at one of their early shows, also for promotion. With the album in the final stages of development, Sire parted ways with Elektra Records, and the release was pushed back to a later date. Soon after, Deadsy was dropped from the label entirely, ending the life of both the first and would-be second album, Commencement. Some promotional copies of the self-titled album are still floating around.
Elementree Records, The Release of Commencement (1999-2003)---
While in the process of finding a new label, Carlton Bost was added on z-tars and guitar. Ashburn Miller replaced Craig on bass January 2002 after Craig and Deadsy parted ways. Jonathan Davis (of the band Korn) signed Deadsy to the new record label Elementree Records, to release Commencement. Most songs came from the self-titled album, but some were newly written for the album, including "The Key To Gramercy Park", for which a video was made, directed by friend and Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, as well as being the band's second song with Jonathan Davis. Davis invited the band to join the 2001 Family Values Tour before their album had even been released. This move helped build the fan base and helped the band onto the tour soundtrack. After the album's release, the band made a second music video for their cover of Sebadoh's "Brand New Love".
The Release of Phantasmagore, Current (2003-2008)
Deadsy signed onto Immortal Records to release Phantasmagore in 2006 . During the 4-year process of writing the album, Deadsy released clips and demos on their official website. Deadsy was asked back to the Family Values Tour in the summer of 2006, which was co-headlined by the Deftones and Korn. Deadsy went on another tour with the Deftones in the fall/winter. In January 2007, Deadsy parted ways with bassist Ashburn Miller ("Creature"), and added Jens Funke to the line up.
In February 2007, a short statement from Elijah was posted on the band's message board: "I am making a solo record." Recently, Carlton has joined The Dreaming full time. On April 16, 2007, a MySpace bulletin was posted with a statement by Alec Pure whom had this to say: "As you all know we are going to be taking a short break from Deadsy so Elijah can make a solo record and I can continue scoring projects I wasn't able to do from the road."
In early 2008, "Elijah Blue and the Trapezoids" was revealed as the name of Elijah's solo project.
Musical Style and Themes
Elijah describes the band's low and dissonant style as Undercore. Elijah's low baritone singing style, down-tuned guitars, Dr. Nner's synths and Carlton's Z-tar form the overall sound of the band.
"We wanted to make something that was transcendental, really rule-defying, and very against the grain. And when people listened to it at first, it would just feel very like a sense of foreignness, almost like watching a David Lynch film." - Elijah Blue
The lyrics and imagery of the songs sometimes focus on many subjects in either sexual, religious, magical or popular culture contexts. Occasionally one notices obscure references to artifacts such as Secret Societies, The Urantia Book, Star Wars, the novel Dune by Frank Herbert, Disney's 101 Dalmatians and themes like wealth, esoterica, and pedophilia.
Visual appearance
Elijah has often called the band an "art project", or "art movement". Complete with a manifesto (available on their site), and visual iconography. Each band member represents one element or "Entity" that drives human society. Each entity is also represented by their own color and unique appearance.
International Klein Blue - Academia (Elijah Blue Allman aka P. Exeter Blue the 1st)
Yellow - Science / Medicine (Renn Hawkey aka Dr. Nner)
Green - Leisure (Alec Puro aka Alec Püre)
Grey - War (Carlton Bost aka Carlton Megalodon)
Red - Horror (Jens "Creature" Funke) (Ashburn "Creature" Miller) (Craig "The Beast" Riker **archetypus**)
Anti-pop
Deadsy Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You've got a lot to learn
You believe everything you hear
You guys believe everything you hear
I try to tell you something new
But you don't want to listen to it
Do anything I gotta do
Everytime I see that little face
I know that you're going no place
And now you want to learn why
You hear the lies between the groove
Now we want to show you something new
But we don't waste our time either
Just give it just a listen to
Wake up your mind
You want to be someone
Right here in the USA
Went out and bought a gun
And blow the world away
You've got the situation
You don't know what to do
You want to start again
But who do you listen to
If you want to be someone
Right here in the USA
Went out and bought a gun
Blow the world away
You want to see the things
Believe your mind says
It's our right to die
With nothing in the way
The lyrics to Deadsy's song Anti-pop speak to the need to challenge one's own beliefs and not blindly accept what is commonly accepted as the truth. The lines "You believe everything you hear, You guys believe everything you hear" are a warning against the dangers of blindly following the crowd and not thinking for oneself. The singer then attempts to offer new ideas, but is met with resistance as the listener doesn't want to hear what they have to say. The reference to a "little face" suggests that the singer is addressing young people who are susceptible to being influenced by the opinions of others. The chorus encourages the listener to wake up and think for themselves rather than following blindly.
The second half of the song takes a darker turn, addressing the issue of gun violence in America. The lines "You want to be someone, Right here in the USA, Went out and bought a gun, And blow the world away" speak to the desire to seek glory or attention through violent acts. The chorus is repeated, but with a different emphasis. This time, the lines "You want to see the things, Believe your mind says, It's our right to die, With nothing in the way" suggest that the listener is willing to die for their beliefs, no matter the cost. The song ultimately serves as a warning against groupthink and the dangers of extremism.
Line by Line Meaning
I reach between the mind and burn
I penetrate deep into the mind and challenge the preconceived notions that cause mental suffering
You've got a lot to learn
You lack knowledge and understanding on important issues
You believe everything you hear
You easily fall for false information and rumors without verifying the truth
You guys believe everything you hear
You and your peers are susceptible to hearsay and secondhand knowledge without critical thinking
I try to tell you something new
I attempt to introduce novel ideas and concepts that challenge the status quo
But you don't want to listen to it
You refuse to consider or acknowledge the possibility of alternative perspectives or opinions
Do anything I gotta do
I am willing to take unconventional actions to get my point across
You're not just the way to be
Your current mindset and way of life are not the only viable options
Everytime I see that little face
Whenever I encounter individuals with naive or ignorant attitudes
I know that you're going no place
I realize that your current mindset and actions will not lead to personal growth or success
And now you want to learn why
You suddenly express a desire to understand the reasons behind my unconventional opinions or beliefs
You hear the lies between the groove
You recognize that ubiquitous popular culture and its messages are often deceitful and misleading
Now we want to show you something new
We strive to present innovative and challenging ideas that disrupt the mainstream narrative
But we don't waste our time either
We do not expend unnecessary effort or resources in trying to convince others of our beliefs
Just give it just a listen to
We simply request that others open their minds to our perspectives and consider them without bias
Wake up your mind
We encourage people to critically analyze the world around them and break free from the confines of societal norms
You want to be someone
You desire to attain self-worth and recognition
Right here in the USA
Within the American context
Went out and bought a gun
You sought to obtain power and control through violent means
And blow the world away
You seek to destroy the existing global order and remake it according to your own vision
You've got the situation
You are currently facing a difficult, complex problem
You don't know what to do
You are lost and unsure of how to proceed
You want to start again
You hope to initiate a fresh approach to the problem at hand
But who do you listen to
You are uncertain who to trust or follow for guidance
You want to see the things
You seek new experiences and new perspectives
Believe your mind says
You prioritize intuition and personal motivation over external social constructs and expectations
It's our right to die
We reserve the autonomy to decide how and when we will end our existence
With nothing in the way
We desire to die without any obstacles or hindrances that prevent us from fulfilling our decision
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW GOOD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind