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
Roses
dEUS Lyrics
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Sprawiedliwego wylejcie chmury
O wstrzymaj wstrzymaj Twoje zagniewanie
I grzechów naszych zapomnij już Panie
Niebiosa rosę spuśćcie nam z góry
Sprawiedliwego wylejcie chmury
Grzech nas oszpecił i w nędznej postaci
Niebiosa rosę spuśćcie nam z góry
Sprawiedliwego wylejcie chmury
O spojrzyj spojrzyj na lud Twój nękany
I ześlij Tego co ma być zesłany
Niebiosa rosę spuśćcie nam z góry
Sprawiedliwego wylejcie chmury
Pociesz się ludu pociesz w twej niedoli
Już się przybliża kres twojej niewoli
Niebiosa rosę spuśćcie nam z góry
Sprawiedliwego wylejcie chmury
Otwórz się ziemio i z łona twojego
Wydaj nam wydaj już Zbawcę naszego
The lyrics to dEUS's song "Roses" seem to be about a tumultuous and intense relationship between the singer and a woman named Rose. Throughout the song, we see the push and pull between the two, with Rose taking charge and dictating the nature of their interactions. The repeated reference to painting on the singer's back seems to be a metaphor for the way Rose is leaving a permanent mark or impression on him, both physically and emotionally. The line "she treats me she treats me she treats me like her local god" suggests a power dynamic at play, with Rose in control and the singer somewhat helpless or submissive.
The chorus, where Rose thanks the singer for the roses, adds another layer to the song. It's unclear whether these roses are something the singer has actually given her or simply a symbol of their relationship. It could be interpreted as a sarcastic or bitter thank you, as if Rose is expressing gratitude while still holding all the power in the relationship. The line "she's scratching on my back 'if this boy believes me'" adds to the ambiguity and complexity, implying that Rose might be manipulating or deceiving the singer in some way.
Overall, "Roses" is a powerful and evocative song that captures the intensity and confusion of a difficult relationship. The lyrics use vivid imagery and repetition to create a sense of desperation and longing, while also hinting at the underlying power dynamics at play.
Line by Line Meaning
Rose said quote it's time to make a mess
Rose suggests making a mess or causing chaos
Time won't be soon mine in time I guess
The concept of time is uncontrollable and unpredictable
She's painting on my back a beautiful flowerpot
Rose is painting a beautiful flowerpot on the singer's back
And she treats me she treats me she treats me like her local god
Rose treats the artist like a deity or god-like figure
This one's yours and yours is self obsessed
The artist is self-involved and caught up in their own thoughts and desires
She's painting on my back a green tom, the Beefheart one
Rose is painting a green tom on the singer's back, resembling Captain Beefheart
And she cuddles and she coos and she cuts the bullshit I confessed
Rose comforts the singer and dismisses their confessions
She said: "Don't look my way
Rose warns the artist not to look at her
What can I possibly say
Rose questions what she could say to the artist
I've never seen you before today
Rose has never met the artist before today
I'm just the one that makes you think of the one
Rose reminds the singer of someone else
That makes you feel like you're the one."
Rose makes the artist feel special
But thank you for the roses for the roses
Rose thanks the singer for the roses
Remind me what it is that I do best
Rose asks the singer to remind her of what she excels at
She's painting on my back some beautiful something sweet
Rose is painting something sweet and beautiful on the singer's back
And she treats me, she treats me, she beats me
Rose treats the artist well but also dominates or controls them
Rose said quote my time has come at last
Rose believes her time has come to an end
Ugly things through my mind they have passed
Rose has had negative or disturbing thoughts
She's scratching on my back 'if this boy believes me'
Rose questions whether the singer believes her
She leaves me, deceives me and takes those flowers just to please me
Rose lies and deceives the artist but brings them flowers to make them happy
Rose don't mind where she been
Rose is not concerned with where she has been
She been blind
Rose has been unaware or blind to something
She been mine
Rose has belonged to someone else
All this time
For an extended period of time
She been kind
Rose has been kind or gentle
Just to thank you for the roses for the roses
Rose thanks the singer again for the roses
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@lupodelupis3672
dEUS are really one of the best european groups...this album and Worst Case Scenario are masterpieces. Greetings from Italy.
@wandererkyamani9829
They don’t exist anymore I’m from same town I even know the singer as the guitarist we grew up together…before he got he was a streetartist what he’s doing now no idea …guitarist is making art now and started acting in Belgium produced series …best track they ever made ..worst case scenario best album
@ra2laperla
@@wandererkyamani9829 you mean, the original line up doesn't exist anymore. Deus as a band (including Tom Barman) is still on
@MrAnthdrum
I'm listening this song for 23 years and it's always so good, the clip is just awesome and incredible..
@katiajacquet4181
I've bought the album "In a bar,under the sea".I was 16years old.I adore dEUS 🖤💛❤
@SarGan_NL
I love it how the songs starts quiet and then ends in chaos. Beautiful!
@martinsgraca
One of the greatests songs ever! HUG from Portugal straight to Belgium!
@vitordavid6086
José Graca Same here
@filipeh8
também cá cheguei meus amigos!
@frederikmarchand4630
Hug right back at ya!