The Band, whose songs are primarily sung in English, performed their first concert on November 20th, 1989. The band displayed a bewildering array of influences, including Can, Captain Beefheart, Mingus-styled jazz, J.J. Cale, Leonard Cohen and Velvet Underground. Consequently, they incorporate a wide variety of styles into their work. dEUS have become one of the most successful (and influential) Belgian rock bands.
Many musicians became well-known after having been members of dEUS: Stef-Kamil Carlens (Moondog Jr., Zita Swoon), Rudy Trouvé (Kiss My Jazz), Danny Mommens (Vive La Fête), Craig Ward (The Love Substitutes), Jules de Borgher and Tim Vanhamel (Millionaire, solo). The current line-up (as from the album Pocket Revolution) includes Mauro Pawlowski (who became famous as solo artist and before with the band Evil Superstars) on guitars and vocals, Alan Gevaert on bass and Stephane Misseghers on drums.
Erik Drew Feldman and David Bottrill have acted as producers.
dEUS has made 8 studio albums up to now:
Worst Case Scenario (1994),
In A Bar, Under The Sea (1996),
The Ideal Crash (1999)
Pocket Revolution (2005)
Vantage Point (April 21st 2008)
Keep You Close (September 20st 2011)
Following Sea (June 1st 2012)
How To Replace It(February 17th 2023)
Other releases include:
My Sister = My Clock (1995) and
No More Loud Music - The Singles (2001), a best-of compilation.
Before Pocket Revolution (2005), dEUS took a "sabbatical" for over 6 years. In these years, Barman was busy with his second passion: film. He wrote and directed Anyway The Wind Blows, a movie received well by critics in Belgium. The key-song of the soundtrack for the film was Summer's Here by Magnus, a project by Tom Barman together with CJ Bolland.
More info can be found on their official website, www.deus.be
Bad Timing
dEUS Lyrics
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There, in a pool of light
I would have sworn that she had died
I'm telling you
In all that I will say
In every move I'll make
You'll see that I don't fake, even if I wanted to
She passed it on to me
She passed it on to me
She passed it on to me
She walked into my life
The ridiculous and sublime
Beneath the lowered sky
She fell in love
And passed it on to me
And passed it on to me
And passed it on to me
I threw it all away
Like a record that you don't play
And all the hurt I saved
Well, time had come
I passed it on to her
I passed it on to her
I passed it on to her
Do you realize
Do you realize
To look into her eyes
And to let her go
To pass it on to him
To pass it on to him
To pass it on to him
Now everything was quiet
I would have sworn that she had died
And I didn't even try
Now all you want to hear
Is everything you fear
So don't you come too near
And everything you need
Everything you need
Everything you need
You'll get from her
everything you need
Everything you need
Everything you need
You'll get from her
The song "Bad Timing" by dEUS is a melancholic, reflective piece about the passing of time and the ways in which we leave our mark on each other's lives. The opening lines describe a scene of quiet contemplation, as the singer appears to be reflecting on the loss of someone close to them. The repeated line "she passed it on to me" suggests that the relationship between the singer and the person who has died was one in which there was a profound emotional connection. This connection is described as something that has been passed down from one person to another, suggesting an enduring legacy that transcends death.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the idea of passing on emotional pain and hurt to others. The line "I threw it all away" implies that the singer has deliberately chosen to let go of something that was causing them pain, but the repetition of the phrase "I passed it on to her" suggests that this pain has been transferred to someone else. The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "do you realize," serves as a kind of refrain, bringing the song's themes of loss, regret, and emotional connection full circle.
Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that while we may seek comfort and solace in other people, we must also be aware of the ways in which our actions and emotions can have an impact on others. In this way, "Bad Timing" is a powerful and thought-provoking meditation on the complex interplay of emotions that make up our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything is quiet
The surroundings are silent and peaceful.
There, in a pool of light
She is standing in a spot filled with light, noticeable from afar.
I would have sworn that she had died
She seemed so still and lifeless that it appeared as if she was no longer living.
I'm telling you
I want to share my thoughts.
In all that I will say
Through everything I'll articulate.
In every move I'll make
In every gesture and action I'll perform.
You'll see that I don't fake, even if I wanted to
I'm being totally honest, and not pretending to be someone I'm not.
She passed it on to me
She gave me her love and affection.
She walked into my life
She became a part of my world.
The ridiculous and sublime
Both the silly and the heavenly aspects of life.
Beneath the lowered sky
Underneath an overcast and oppressive sky.
She fell in love
She developed strong romantic feelings for someone.
And passed it on to me
She shared her feelings of love with me.
I threw it all away
I discarded everything that had been given to me.
Like a record that you don't play
Similar to a musical album that's never listened to.
And all the hurt I saved
All the emotional pain I had held onto.
Well, time had come
It was finally time for me to let it all go.
I passed it on to her
I transferred my emotional baggage to her.
Do you realize
Are you aware of the truth?
To look into her eyes
To gaze into her eyes.
And to let her go
To allow her to leave and move on.
To pass it on to him
To transfer my baggage to someone else.
Now all you want to hear
You only want to listen to things that appeal to you.
Is everything you fear
The things that scare you the most.
So don't you come too near
Stay away from me if you don't want to confront your fears.
And everything you need
Everything that's essential.
You'll get from her
You'll obtain it from her.
Everything you need
Everything that's necessary.
Everything you need
Everything that's required.
You'll get from her
You'll receive it all from her.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOM BARMAN, ALAN GEVAERT, KLAAS JANZOONS, STEFAAN MISSEGHERS
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@johanlefevre9225
I'm 71 and this knocks me off my feet. Awesome!
@miltonjones9165
That guitar gets me everytime, the build up is just incredible... What a beautiful song...
@TijsHam
This song is a masterclass in building musical tension...
@Potatopie9
agreed
@shalamanagabad
One of the greatest songs of all time
@vancouverexplorer3993
What a beautiful song. Never gets old.
@melaniedewagemaeker4802
Too good to be famous...
@porsche911s9
this became a classic, i became old.
@grimmh8234
this hit me like a train. i feel reliefed now. stumbled upon the album in a vinyl shop today, it was a lucky pick.
@tommekkeuhh
that build up is beyond this world