2) A… Read Full Bio ↴1) A Swedish stoner act that can be found at http://www.deville.nu.
2) An electronic/industrial project released one track with Christian Olde Wolbers (Fear Factory) on Mischief Invasion Soundtrack.
3) A crunk/dirty south-styled rapper.
4) A Canadian punk band described here:
The story dates back to the high school years of Rich (vocals), and brothers Rob (drums) and Sean (guitar). The three friends spent all their spare time playing their favorite metal cover songs together in their parent’s basements. Inevitably though, that would only last for a short time. With the high point of the band being a stellar three-song performance at an annual school dance, the three musicians called it quits and spent the next few years pursuing other interests as music was put to the side. Then in 1998 Rich introduced Dave to Rob and Sean. Rich and Dave had already co-written some material together and it inspired both Rob and Sean, and rejuvenated everyone’s interest in playing music again. They all joined forces and engaged in the process of devising their own signature style and sound as a group. As time went on, the foursome had created a few of their own songs and started to progress very rapidly, but they still needed a bass player. Rich filled in for a while, but he constantly expressed his true desire to concentrate his energy on his lyrics and vocals.
In the summer of 1999, Deville was officially formed and they started to play shows around their hometown. After playing a few shows and recording a couple demos, the band started to earn some recognition around their local scene. They caught the eye of a local independent record label and soon after signed a one-record deal. In July of 2000 Deville headed west to Vancouver, Canada and recorded their first full-length album, “Pleasure to Burn”, with renowned producer / engineer, Blair Calibaba. As the CD was completed, they got themselves a van and were introduced to the world of touring. On the road is where they’ve spent the majority of their time since. They have done 6 major tours, including one supporting punk-rock legends, Good Riddance. Plans for heavy touring to support “A Step from Forever” are in the works as well. During the course of their tours Deville has earned the respect of many, including everyone at their American label, Jumpstart Records. (www.jumpstartrecords.com ). Jumpstart is now licensing “Pleasure to Burn” in the U.S.
February of 2003 marks the release of the bands sophomore effort entitled “A Step from Forever”. The album contains ten catchy yet technical tunes, which has proven to be the some of the bands best work. The album is recorded and released entirely independently with no label support at all.
Though fairly new to the music scene, Deville has proven they can hold their own with the more established bands. Also, aside from a great amount of support from their fans, friends, and families, Deville has done everything on their own and still managed to stay focused and keep their creative edge.
More: http://www.devillepunk.com/
Bastard Son
Deville Lyrics
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Gonna change your ways mask in mind you'll always
Find that the way it is, is the way it stays
Who you are is up to you don't believe them when
They tell you you're not alone because you are
Alone and you've got nothing left to do
They don't matter yeah, yeah, yeah dare to ride
Against the grain you can't deny
And i can't believe you say just what you think of
Me and did you ever stop to think that i've always
Been this way
Behind your eyes do you know who's there can you
See or are you just too scared take a look now deep
Inside you'll find that there's no one there
The lyrics of Deville's song Bastard Son touch upon themes of identity, individuality and conformity. The opening lines, "Fascination is just a phase killing time? you're/Gonna change your ways mask in mind you'll always/Find that the way it is, is the way it stays" seem to speak of the pressure to conform and the struggle to maintain one's individuality. The idea of fascination being just a phase that kills time could be interpreted as a reference to succumbing to peer pressure and following the crowd, rather than exploring one's own interests and passions. The lyrics go on to suggest that, even if one does succumb to this pressure, they will always retain a mask in their mind, hiding their true self.
The chorus, "Who you are is up to you don't believe them when/They tell you you're not alone because you are/Alone and you've got nothing left to do" reinforces this idea of individuality, urging the listener to reject the idea that they need to conform to fit in, and instead embrace their uniqueness. The repeated "yeah, yeah, yeah" and "dare to ride against the grain you can't deny" further encourage the listener to forge their own path, even if it goes against what society expects.
The final lines, "Behind your eyes do you know who's there can you/See or are you just too scared take a look now deep/Inside you'll find that there's no one there" suggest that the pressure to conform can be so intense that a person can lose sight of who they truly are. The act of looking within oneself and finding no one there could signify the loss of identity that can come from conforming to societal expectations.
Overall, the lyrics of Bastard Son are a call to reject conformity and embrace one's individuality. By doing so, the listener will be able to find their true self and live a more fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
Fascination is just a phase killing time? you're
Is your interest just a temporary distraction? You will eventually realize that you have to change your ways.
Gonna change your ways mask in mind you'll always
You'll try to hide your true feelings but you know that you need to change.
Find that the way it is, is the way it stays
You'll come to accept that things are the way they are and won't change.
Who you are is up to you don't believe them when
You have the power to define who you are. Don't let others tell you otherwise.
They tell you you're not alone because you are
You may feel alone, but don't listen to those who say you're not.
Alone and you've got nothing left to do
Feeling alone can leave you feeling helpless.
Yeah, yeah, yeah you say these things to me but
You may try to convince me of your beliefs, but they don't hold value to me.
They don't matter yeah, yeah, yeah dare to ride
Your opinions don't hold me back from challenging the norm.
Against the grain you can't deny
Going against the norm is undeniable.
And i can't believe you say just what you think of
I can't believe you're being honest with me about your thoughts of me.
Me and did you ever stop to think that i've always
Have you considered that I've always been this way?
Been this way
I am who I am, and it's not going to change.
Behind your eyes do you know who's there can you
Do you truly know yourself? Can you see your true self?
See or are you just too scared take a look now deep
Are you afraid to face yourself? Take a deep look inside.
Inside you'll find that there's no one there
You may discover that there's no one there, and that realization can be terrifying.
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.