1) (current) … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands that have used this name:
1) (current) The Deal are a Chino, CA based street punk band with rock-n-roll & hardcore tendencies and a spirit-filled message. The band formed at the end of 1998 with a vision to be a first of its kind, as they saw a lack of solid hard-hitting punk bands with moral conviction. Now four years on, the Deal has gone through some major line-up changes but continues to be a uncompromising hardcore punk band.
The Deal have done some extensive touring in the past three years with bands such as Headnoise, Point of Recognition, No Innocent Victim, xDisciplex AD, One 21, Hanover Saints, and Comeback Kid. They also shared the stage with several classic bands like Agnostic Front, the Adicts, DI, TSOL, and UK Subs, as well as newer scene giants such as the Casualties, A Global Threat, Pressure Point, and Death Threat. Keep a eye out for new material from the Deal and expect a rejuvenated sound.
2013 Update: The Deal are about to release their next full length album "Cry Wolf". A follow up to their two singles released in 2011 "She Is The Cage, I Am The Lion" and "Nancy, Don't Fall Asleep"
They are active on Facebook, Instagram and at www.thedealfanpage.com.
Original founding members, Tom Clark (bass), Collin Cuevas (vocals), Derek Wilson (guitar / vocals), are joined with new drummer Dave Edmunds to bring music with high energy, rockin riffs and melodies that get stuck in your head for the rest of the week. Reunited in 2009, after a short US Tour, they quickly entered the studio to create an album packed with songs from their hearts.
Look for them to play shows in your area in 2014.
2) (Past) PowerPop band from Charlottesville Virgina. Formed in 1979 around the trio Haines Fullerton, Mark Roebuck, and Eric Schwartz. The group was heavily inspired by pop icons Big Star. What separates The Deal from other PowerPop bands of the era was their terrible luck. They had high level supporters - Ramones manager Linda Stein, who helped get them signed to Bearsville records. As the EP was being launched Bearsville went under due to a split with parent company Warner Bros.
The Deal went back into the studio. Albert Grossman - head of Bearsville was so impressed with the result, he planned to use The Deal as a large part of his plan to get Bearsville going again - Amazingly, Grossman dies in route flying to see financial backers.
With no record deal and simply playing live for a few years, the band decided to break up. Before they can, they're contacted by Jody Stephens from Memphis' Ardent Studios in another effort to create a record. 'Brave New World' is finished in 1987 - 8 years after the band formed. Few labels were interested in the record even with The Deal being listed in Musician Magazine as one of the top 20 unsigned bands
The Deal briefly tried to sell the record themselves, but limited funds and building disgust with the music industry lead The Deal to complete their plans to disband in 1988. Rumor has it that drummer Mike Clarke just left - leaving his drums in the studio and never came back for them.
24 years after they formed, Not Lame Records releases the compilation 'Goodbye September' finally getting The Deal songs to the public
3) The Deal was also one of the better Belgian hardcore bands. They have split up. Vocalist Bjorn now sings fulltime in the former sideproject Rise And Fall. The Deal played their final show at The Frontline, Ghent.
Hey
The Deal Lyrics
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Bullfrog, doing it again
Some kind of happiness is
Measured out in miles
What makes you think you're
Something special when you smile
Childlike no one understands
Some kind of innocence is
Measured out in years
You don't know what it's like
To listen to your fears
You can talk to me
You can talk to me
You can talk to me
If you're lonely, you can talk to me
Big man (yeah) walking in the park
Wigwam frightened of the dark
Some kind of solitude is
Measured out in you
You think you know me, but you haven't got a clue
You can talk to me
You can talk to me
You can talk to me
If you're lonely, you can talk to me
Hey Hey
Roar
Hey, Bulldog (Hey Bulldog)
Woof
Hey, Bulldog
Hey, Bulldog
Hey, Bulldog
Hey man
Whats up brother?
Roof
What do ya say
I say, "roof"
You know any more?
Ah ah (You got it, that's it, you had it!)
That's it man, wo ho, That's it, you got it!
Whoa
Look at me man, I only had ten children
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ha ha ha ha
Quiet! Quiet! (OK)
Quiet!
Hey, Bulldog, Hey Bulldog
The lyrics in The Deal’s song Hey communicate the message that everyone has their own struggles regardless of how they present themselves to the world. The use of animal imagery with the sheepdog and bullfrog portrays the idea that people are often seen as animals, without regard for their individuality. The lyrics also touch on the theme of loneliness and the need for human connection. The repetition of “You can talk to me” serves as an invitation for people to be open and share their experiences with others. The dialogue between two men towards the end of the song adds a layer of humor to the song and serves as a reminder that even in difficult times, it’s important to find joy and humor.
Line by Line Meaning
Sheepdog, standing in the rain
The Sheepdog is standing in the rain.
Bullfrog, doing it again
The Bullfrog is repeating the same behavior.
Some kind of happiness is Measured out in miles
Happiness is sometimes measured by how far someone has come.
What makes you think you're Something special when you smile
The question posed in this line challenges the listener to reflect on their self-importance.
Childlike no one understands
The artist feels misunderstood, much like a child.
Jackknife in your sweaty hands
The image of a jackknife in someone's sweaty hands is meant to evoke danger and instability.
Some kind of innocence is Measured out in years
Innocence is sometimes measured by someone's age.
You don't know what it's like To listen to your fears
The artist assumes that the listener has not given enough consideration to their own fears and anxieties.
You can talk to me You can talk to me You can talk to me If you're lonely, you can talk to me
The artist offers themselves as a source of comfort and support for the listener.
Big man (yeah) walking in the park
The artist sees a seemingly confident man walking in the park.
Wigwam frightened of the dark
The wigwam (perhaps representing a person or group of people) is scared of the dark (metaphorically representing fear or danger).
Some kind of solitude is Measured out in you
Solitude is something that is a part of you or intrinsic to your being.
You think you know me, but you haven't got a clue
The singer challenges the listener's assumption that they understand them completely.
Hey Hey
Roar
Hey, Bulldog (Hey Bulldog)
Woof
Hey, Bulldog
Hey, Bulldog
Hey, Bulldog
Hey man
Whats up brother?
Roof
What do ya say
I say, "roof"
You know any more?
Ah ah (You got it, that's it, you had it!)
That's it man, wo ho, That's it, you got it!
Whoa
Look at me man, I only had ten children
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ha ha ha ha
Quiet! Quiet! (OK)
Quiet!
Hey, Bulldog, Hey Bulldog
These lines represent a series of seemingly random and disjointed sounds and words that may not have deeper meanings or associations.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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