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
Eternal Woman
dEUS Lyrics
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Like a cop that needs a clue
I want to infiltrate in you
These are the words that have done
A bit of a shut-eye in my mind
It wouldn't hurt to want to
Speak 'em out some time
Those days were full of smoke
From the minute I awoke
Oh, it felt like I would choke
Maybe I'm too romantic
These expectations I should quell
But I would rather drown with you
Than watch the surf with someone else
E-T-E-R-N-A-L
Eternal woman, are you listening well
E-T-E-R-N-A-L
Eternal woman, are you breaking this spell
Oh, and blessed are the meek
Yeah, the ones that you don't see
I bet they never lose their keys
And maybe I'm made for roaming
Or floating around in shackled dreams
It's not about where you're going
But where you feel you already should have been
E-T-E-R-N-A-L
Eternal woman, are you listening well
E-T-E-R-N-A-L
Eternal woman, are you breaking this spell
E-T-E-R-N-A-L
Eternal woman, are you listening well
E-T-E-R-N-A-L
Eternal woman, are you breaking this spell
Eternal wonder is all I want
All in all
Aim for the star, if it's waning, you go it alone
E-T-E-R-N-A-L
E-T-E-R-N-A-L
E-T-E-R-N-A-L
Eternal woman, are you listening well
E-T-E-R-N-A-L
Eternal woman, are you breaking this spell
Eternal wonder is all I want
All in all
Aim for the star, if it's waning, you go it alone
The song "Eternal Woman" by dEUS is a poetic ode to a special person or relationship. The first verse suggests a desire to create a cult of two or a close bond that exists only between two people. The use of the metaphor of a cop needing a clue to describe this desire highlights the need for direction and guidance in a relationship. The second verse is reflective, describing a period of time full of smoke which could be interpreted as confusion or uncertainty. The singer acknowledges that perhaps they hold too many romantic expectations, but deep down, they would rather be with this person than anyone else.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Eternal woman," and spells out the word "eternal" emphasizing that the singer desires a lifelong love. The phrase "are you listening well" suggests a call to action for this woman or relationship to live up to the desired expectations. The final verse continues with the reflective tone and suggests that the singer may be made for roaming or dreaming. Yet, the chorus repeats the desire for the eternal woman, emphasizing that a lifelong love is still the ultimate goal.
Overall, "Eternal Woman" is a complex song about longing for a deep and meaningful relationship. The lyrics use metaphors and poetic language to evoke the feelings of closeness, uncertainty, and desire for something long-lasting.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's build a cult of two
Let's create our own world where it's just the two of us and nobody else
Like a cop that needs a clue
I feel lost and need guidance
I want to infiltrate in you
I want to become a part of you so that we can be one
These are the words that have done
These thoughts have been in my head for a while
A bit of a shut-eye in my mind
I've been keeping them to myself for too long
It wouldn't hurt to want to
It's okay to desire something that you don't have
Speak 'em out some time
Expressing your true feelings can be liberating
Those days were full of smoke
The past was hazy and unclear
From the minute I awoke
It was a constant struggle from the moment I woke up
Oh, it felt like I would choke
The weight of the world felt suffocating
Maybe I'm too romantic
Perhaps I have unrealistic expectations
These expectations I should quell
I need to manage my expectations
But I would rather drown with you
I'd rather face the hardships of life with you than without you
Than watch the surf with someone else
Spending time with others is not as fulfilling as being with you
E-T-E-R-N-A-L
Eternal, forever
Eternal woman, are you listening well
My love for you is eternal, are you aware of it?
Eternal woman, are you breaking this spell
Can you break the spell of loneliness and be with me forever?
Oh, and blessed are the meek
Those who are humble will be rewarded
Yeah, the ones that you don't see
People who go unnoticed are often the most deserving
I bet they never lose their keys
They are responsible and organized, unlike me
And maybe I'm made for roaming
Perhaps I am meant to wander and explore
Or floating around in shackled dreams
I may be stuck in my own thoughts and not able to act on them
It's not about where you're going
Life is not always about reaching a destination
But where you feel you already should have been
It's about finding a place where you belong
Eternal wonder is all I want
I desire a love that lasts forever
All in all
Considering everything
Aim for the star, if it's waning, you go it alone
If your dreams don't come true, you have to continue on your own
Contributed by Nolan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@leeeeuwtje
This song is beautiful. Everytime I hear that line "I'd rather drown with you than watch the surf with someone else" it makes me smile like a lunatic.
@PhilippeAGRJanssens
The best belgian band ever!!!!!!!
@FTownBear
thanx to deus put belgium back on the map great band great song
@liamdave87
purtroppo certi gruppi meritano piu attenzione di quanta ne hanno..ovviamente i deus sono sempre stati sottovalutati fin dagli anni 90,ma chi di musica ne capisce sicuramente apprezzera le capacita di questo gruppo e il suono che li contraddistinguono,profondo e pulito..eternal woman e' una delle migliori tratte da vantage point secondo io mio punto di vista
@FTownBear
Thanx for dEUS Belgium is back on the map
@dep1001
Great video and amazing song! Looking forward to the gig in Copenhagen!!!
@prozacpeople
Love dEUS.Love Belgium!
@Hooikt2500
Da liedje word is echt mooi...vooral wanneer je e.t.e.r.n.a.l hoort gespelt worden is mooi
@undersquirl
they are pretty good... the video is awesome also.
@stonemartens
thanks for the answer dEUSbe, really. what i wanted to say was just refered to italian words sound...it's funny, difficult doing examples! the video, the story, the photography are really beautiful, and the song is simply perfect. hope to see deus live in Holland soon, i just need an airplane ticket..:-) bye