1) UK traditional Engl… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four bands called Faustus.
1) UK traditional English folk band. They are Paul Sartin - Bellowhead Belshazzar's Feast gypsy fiddle, oboe and ex-Dr Faustus; Saul Rose - melodeon and ex player with Norma Waterson and Martin Carthy; and Benji Kirkpatrick - guitar, bouzouki and Bellowhead who has worked on Seth Lakeman's albums, the Oysterband Big Session and Dr Faustus, Benji continues to play in his father's ceilidh band Mr Gubbins Bicycle.
Their collaborative album, Faustus, was released 12 May 2008.
The have just been nominated for Best Band in the BBC Folk Awards 2009.
2) Swedish Black Metal band from Falun with members from Svarti Loghin, Kafziel and Dark Requiem. Faustus was formed in 2003 as a solo-effort by S.L. and the demo from 2004 was entirely his effort. The band recorded a demo in 2006 with a full line-up, called "The Return of the Ancients".
For the moment Faustus is in contact with some underground labels about a contract for a full-length album.
3) A Seattle thrash metal band formed in the early 90's. Blending elements of traditional metal with thrash, and death metal, the band describes themselves as sounding like a cross between Iron Maiden and Judas Priest with dashes of Carcass and Anthrax. With "...And Still We Suffer" released in '92, Faustus is now currently working on their second major release after a 15 year hiatus. After all that time, their debut album still manages to generate interest. While some might term their style of thrash obsolete, Faustus continues to impress with their musical precision and talent.
4) Post-Hardcore band based on Bangkok, Thailand. Mo - Guitar Van - Bass Ginn - Drums
5) Technical death metal band from Bollnäs, Sweden
Deal for Yourself
Faustus Lyrics
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A light that dreams coming true
Looking back I see the bad times fading
Years and years that burn so blue
Pack my bags and I'm n' Arizona
Crazy woman took a part of my soul
But picking up the pieces won't be easy
She could not feel it so I had to go
I hope that you will have begun
To deal for yourself
Deal for yourself
It's not a lost cause
And that feeling inside
You've got to
Deal for yourself
Deal for yourself
Don't take new cause
For the ones that you've got
Are enough for the win
Met a friend down in Marianna
She made me king
Gave me her sweet love
I shook the blues
Dealing with a new day
I'm feeling good
So I'll be on my way
Looking up I see a new light coming
A light that means coming true
Your revolution could be my salvation
A piece of bong will make me stay
And now that all is said and done
I hope that you will have begun
To deal for yourself
Deal for yourself
It's not a lost cause
And that feeling inside
You've got to deal for yourself
Deal for yourself
Don't take new cause
For the ones that you got
Are enough for the win
And now that all is said and done
I hope that you will have begun
You've got to deal for yourself
Deal for yourself
Ohh deal for yourself
Deal for yourself
Ohh deal for yourself
Steal for yourself
Ohh seal for yourself
Deal for yourself
You've got to deal for yourself
Deal for yourself
You've got to deal for yourself
Steal for yourself
You got to deal for yourself
Deal for yourself
Deal for yourself
Deal for yourself
Deal for yourself
You got to deal
You got to deal
You got to steal
You got to deal
Faustus's song "Deal for Yourself" is about taking control of one's own life and making choices that benefit oneself. The song begins with the singer looking at the new light coming, which represents hope and the possibility of dreams coming true. The singer reflects on the bad times they have experienced and how they are fading away. They talk about leaving Arizona because a crazy woman took a part of their soul, and picking up the pieces won't be easy. The singer is hoping that the listener will start taking control of their own lives.
The chorus of the song is the message the singer wants to get across: "Deal for yourself." They stress that it's not a lost cause and the feeling inside the listener is something they need to pay attention to. The singer met a friend in Marianna who made them feel good and helped them shake off their blues. They are now looking forward to a new day and feeling hopeful.
The last verse talks about the listener's revolution being the singer's salvation, and they encourage the listener to deal for themselves and not look for a new cause. The ending of the song is the repetition of the message: deal for yourself, steal for yourself, and deal for yourself.
Overall, the song is about taking charge of one's own life and making choices that benefit oneself. It's about not relying on others to define one's path or purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking up I see a new light coming
Faustus sees a new opportunity or a positive change coming in his life
A light that dreams coming true
This new opportunity could bring him to the realization of his dreams
Looking back I see the bad times fading
Faustus reflects on his difficult past and sees it slowly fading away into the past
Years and years that burn so blue
His negative past experiences remain painful, but he sees them as the blue flames of a distant memory.
Pack my bags and I'm n' Arizona
Faustus travels away from his current location in search of something better
Crazy woman took a part of my soul
Faustus reflects on a past relationship or friendship that negatively impacted his life
But picking up the pieces won't be easy
Faustus acknowledges that moving on after a negative experience is difficult
She could not feel it so I had to go
He leaves the relationship because his partner did not care about his feelings or perspective
And now that all is said and done
As a result of these experiences, Faustus has moved on and is ready for something new
I hope that you will have begun
He hopes others will take inspiration from his journey and begin their own.
To deal for yourself
Faustus encourages others to take control of their own lives
It's not a lost cause
He is confident that there is hope for others, even if things seem dire
And that feeling inside
Faustus believes each person has a special feeling or intuition they should trust
You've got to deal for yourself
He reiterates the importance of taking control of one's life.
Don't take new cause
Faustus advises against getting caught up in new causes or distractions before mastering the ones you already have.
For the ones that you've got
You have enough resources, abilities or opportunities within your reach to find success.
Are enough for the win
You just have to use what you have to achieve your goals, no more and no less.
Met a friend down in Marianna
Faustus meets someone new who becomes an important person in his life
She made me king
Faustus feels empowered and respected by this new friend
Gave me her sweet love
Faustus experiences new and positive emotions with this friend
I shook the blues
Faustus feels more positive and upbeat as a result of this new friendship and experience
Dealing with a new day
He is dealing with a new set of experiences that are different from his past but just as important.
Your revolution could be my salvation
Faustus sees the possibility of a new lifestyle, movement, or change leading to positive benefits for himself
A piece of bong will make me stay
Faustus is considering whether or not to remain in this new place, perhaps because of the new opportunities or the physical effects of a calming substance.
Steal for yourself
The repetition of this line reinforces the importance of taking control of one's life by any means necessary.
Ohh seal for yourself
This line could mean to protect oneself or to make deals that benefit oneself.
You got to deal for yourself
He restates the importance of self-determination, perhaps for emphasis or as a reminder.
Deal for yourself
The repetition of this line throughout the song underscores its essential message
Lyrics © WHIRLED MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ALBERTO ANTONIO DE ALMAR, THOMAS SALVATORE MANNING, JAMES L RIVAS, MARK LESTER SCOLA
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