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.
This Means War
The Deal Lyrics
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We thought you were on our side
Thought that we would fight together
but now your the thorn in our side
Double crossed by devious actions
Why don't you step up
And show your face
Why don't you respect
What we're trying to say
War Brigade...
There's two sides to our war
War Brigade...
You'll never stop what we're fighting for
Understanding and encouraging notions
Are virtues that you lack
Next time we'll be more careful
Who we trust in
Whos got our backs
Got sometihn' to say
Shut up
We will never
Shut up
This means war
The Deal's song This Means War portrays the theme of betrayal and deception by someone who was assumed to be a part of the team. The lyrics talk about how the team rushed to the heat of the battle, believing that the person in question was on their side. However, they are now a thorn in their side, showing double-crossing devious actions. The team calls for the person to step up and show their face instead of hiding behind the computer screens. The team is upset that the person is not respecting what they are trying to say, showing a lack of understanding and encouraging notions. They express their caution for the future, saying that they'll be more careful about who to trust and who's got their backs.
The song can relate to many personal experiences where one trusts a friend, who later turns out to be untrustworthy. It shows how some people fail to recognize the importance of loyalty and honesty, and instead, they prioritize their selfish motives. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of trust and respect in any relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Rushin' to the heat of battle
Quickly engaging in conflict
We thought you were on our side
Believing someone was an ally
Thought that we would fight together
Expected teamwork
but now your the thorn in our side
Now causing trouble
Double crossed by devious actions
Betrayed in a sneaky way
Why don't you step up
Why don't you face the consequences
And show your face
Reveal your identity
Hide behind computer screens
Hiding virtually
Why don't you respect
Why don't you value
What we're trying to say
Our message and purpose
War Brigade...
Our team
There's two sides to our war
The conflict has multiple perspectives
War Brigade...
Our team
You'll never stop what we're fighting for
We won't back down from our goals
Understanding and encouraging notions
Having empathy and motivational ideas
Are virtues that you lack
Qualities you don't possess
Next time we'll be more careful
We'll take precautionary measures
Who we trust in
Who we have faith in
Whos got our backs
Who supports us
Got sometihn' to say
Have an opinion to express
Shut up
Be quiet
We will never
We won't
Shut up
Be quiet
This means war
We'll escalate our conflict
Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@avengedsevenfoldlyrics1057
Lyrics:
Hide my face again, harbor in the shadows
Feel this weight of sin hammering away
Die, with the guilt of a thousand AWOL soldiers
Die, watch the scythe usher me astray
I can't go on this way
Not as I am today
The ugly side of me is strong
Take aim, a loaded gun.
Pull back on all who run.
A coward's truth inside the wrong.
This means war
This means war
This means war
Lash your tongue of bane
Carry me to nowhere
Mental holocaust
Battle never ends
Lie! Mask the pain
Of a child who's forsaken
Lie! To myself
Praise the new regime
I left me long ago
Reasons you'll never know
No one to miss me when I'm gone
With no more words to say
No argument to stay.
Another post I don't belong
This means war
This means war
This means war
This means war
This means war
No home to call my own
No finding someone new
No one to break the fall
No one to see me through
No name to carry on
No promise for today
No one to hear the call
No tattered flag to raise
Walk the razor's edge
Cut into the madness
Question all you trust
Buy into the fear
I see the man ripping at my soul now
I, I know the man
I know him all too well
There's nothing here for free
Lost who I want to be
My serpent blood can strike so cold
On any given day
I'll take it all away
Another thought I can't control
This means war
This means war
This means war
This means war
This means war
@zorn1745
You mean:
Hey I'm your life
I'm the one who takes you there
Hey I'm your life
I'm the one who cares
They, they betray
I'm your only true friend now
They they'll betray
I'm forever there
I'm your dream, make you real
I'm your eyes when you must steal
I'm your pain when you can't feel
Sad but true
I'm your dream, mind astray
I'm your eyes while you're away
I'm your pain while you repay
You know it's sad but true
Sad but true
You you're my mask
You're my cover, my shelter
You you're my mask
You're the one who's blamed
Do do my work
Do my dirty work, scapegoat
Do do my deeds
For you're the one who's shamed
I'm your dream, make you real
I'm your eyes when you must steal
I'm your pain when you can't feel
Sad but true
I'm your dream, mind astray
I'm your eyes while you're away
I'm your pain while you repay
You know it's sad but true
Sad but true
I'm your dream, I'm your eyes
I'm your pain
I'm your dream, I'm your eyes
I'm your pain
You know is sad but true
Hate I'm your hate
I'm your hate when you want love
Pay Pay the price
Pay, for nothing's fair
Hey I'm your life
I'm the one who took you here
Hey I'm your life
And I no longer care
I'm your dream, make you real
I'm your eyes when you must steal
I'm your pain when you can't feel
Sad but true
I'm your truth, telling lies
I'm your reasoned alibis
I'm inside open your eyes
I'm you
Sad but true
@jcsantos52590
This Means War by Avenged Sevwnfold
(lyrics)
Hide my face again, harbor in the shadows
Feel this weight of sin hammering away
Die, with the guilt of a thousand AWOL soldiers
Die, watch the scythe usher me astray
I can't go on this way
Not as I am today
The ugly side of me is strong
Take aim, a loaded gun.
Pull back on all who run.
A coward's truth inside the wrong.
This means war
This means war
This means war
Lash your tongue of bane
Carry me to nowhere
Mental holocaust
Battle never ends
Lie! Mask the pain
Of a child who's forsaken
Lie! To myself
Praise the new regime
I left me long ago
Reasons you'll never know
No one to miss me when I'm gone
With no more words to say
No argument to stay.
Another post I don't belong
This means war
This means war
This means war
This means war
This means war
No home to call my own
No finding someone new
No one to break the fall
No one to see me through
No name to carry on
No promise for today
No one to hear the call
No tattered flag to raise
Walk the razor's edge
Cut into the madness
Question all you trust
Buy into the fear
I see the man ripping at my soul now
I, I know the man
I know him all too well
There's nothing here for free
Lost who I want to be
My serpent blood can strike so cold
On any given day
I'll take it all away
Another thought I can't control
This means war
This means war
This means war
This means war
This means war
@Xatruch504
When you have been an old Metallica, GNR, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Aerosmith fan, and your 14 year old son introduces you to this band... priceless. To my credit i introduced him to heavy metal.
@Brennagonxavier
I got introduced to avenge sevenfold in 2012 by Chris Jericho
@rifkiakhmaljibran8077
Hell yeah dude, I was introduced to this band by my friend back in 2017
It also the first band metal/Rock band i listened to and brought me to the genre
@angeld7689
My 19 year old got me here, this is so fire 🔥🔥🔥
@stevejohnson2868
And this is a Bad ass band. These guys are true Rock N Rollers.
@babulasyan4125
I knew this band from copying my friend songs into my laptop at 2006 or 2007 if iam not wrong . Syn bending are well known today
@gilmourdimegates
Imagine being a guitarist and the crowd singing along with your riffs!
@michaelvandoran1377
🔥🔥
@athytheaudgnadou
Even along the solo!
@markbenson4560
When I attended their concert I was astonished by how much they sound like their album, it's pretty rare anymore especially with all the electronic additions people pump in now days. These guys are the real deal.