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
Suds & Soda
dEUS Lyrics
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It's suds and soda a brain decoder and can I wait for my decoder
Get off get up you son of pop the light below is bright on top
It's suds and soda a smile decoder and can I get yeah what I ordered?
And there's always something in the air, sometimes, suds & soda mix ok with beer
Can I, can I break your sentiment
You're just a monument, can't see no precedent
Just wanna shout what the fuck
It's suds and soda a brain decoder and can I skip this thing I ordered
Get off get up you son of pop the light below is bright on top
It's suds and soda a vibe decoder and can I get yeah what I ordered?
And there's always something in the air, sometimes, suds & soda mix ok with beer
Can I, can I break your sentiment
(To me) you're just a monument, can't see no precedent
Just wanna shout what the fuck
And there's always something in the air
Your face come on is dead and gone, you might as well be said so long
It's suds and soda a brain decoder and can I wait for my devoter
Get off get up you son of pop the light below is bright on top
It's suds and soda a smile decoder and can I skip yeah what I ordered?
And can I break your sentiment?
So can I break your sentiment, so can I break your sentiment
So can I break your sentiment, so can I break your sentiment
So can I break your sentiment, so can I break your sentiment
So can I break your sentiment, so can I break your sentiment
So can I break your sentiment, so can I break your sentiment Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday,
Friday, Friday, Friday
The lyrics of dEUS's song "Suds & Soda" are quite cryptic and subject to interpretation. However, they seem to touch upon themes of disillusionment and frustration, as well as the desire to break free from societal constraints and expectations. The first verse talks about a person's dead and gone head, implying that they are no longer thinking for themselves and have become numb or complacent. The use of the phrase "brain decoder" suggests a desire to break free from this state and find some sort of clarity or understanding. The next verse addresses a "son of pop," seemingly referring to someone who is constrained by societal norms and pressures. The singer wants to break their "sentiment," or the emotional attachment they have to these norms, in order to truly be free.
The chorus introduces the idea of "suds & soda," which can be interpreted in several ways. It could refer to the mixture of alcohol and soft drinks, with the implication that alcohol helps to break down one's inhibitions and free them from societal restraints. However, it could also be an analogy for the need to mix different perspectives or ideas in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the world. The repetition of the phrase "can I get what I ordered" further emphasizes the desire for clarity and understanding.
The bridge of the song appears to reference the cultural icon James Dean and his association with rebellion and nonconformity. The singer wants to shout "what the fuck" and break free from societal norms, just as Dean did. The repetition of the phrase "so can I break your sentiment" brings the song full circle and emphasizes the singer's desire to free others from societal constraints as well.
Overall, "Suds & Soda" is a complex and enigmatic song that touches upon themes of disillusionment, rebellion, and the search for clarity and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Your head come on is dead and gone it might as well be said so long
Your mindset is outdated and unimportant, it's time to move on
It's suds and soda a brain decoder and can I wait for my decoder
Alcohol and caffeine are affecting my thought process and I need clarity
Get off get up you son of pop the light below is bright on top
Stop conforming to mainstream culture and find your own authentic path
It's suds and soda a smile decoder and can I get yeah what I ordered?
Drinking is making me feel better, but I'm not sure if it's worth the consequences
And there's always something in the air, sometimes, suds & soda mix ok with beer
There's a sense of unpredictability in life, and sometimes combining drugs and alcohol can have positive effects
Can I, can I break your sentiment
Can I challenge your beliefs and opinions?
You're just a monument, can't see no precedent
You represent the past, and I don't see any value or relevance in that
Just wanna shout what the fuck
I'm frustrated and don't know how to express it
Jimmy Dean is Halloween like kerosene for dee dee scene
Pop culture icons are superficial and meaningless, like fuel for a fake image
It's suds and soda a vibe decoder and can I get yeah what I ordered?
I'm using drugs and alcohol to enhance my mood, but I'm not sure if it's working as intended
Your face come on is dead and gone, you might as well be said so long
Your outward appearance is not important or memorable, it's time to move on
It's suds and soda a brain decoder and can I wait for my devoter
Drinking is influencing my decision-making, and I need someone to guide me
And can I break your sentiment?
Can I challenge your beliefs and opinions?
So can I break your sentiment, so can I break your sentiment...
I'm consistently questioning authority and challenging the status quo
Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday
An abrupt and chaotic end to the song, emphasizing the unpredictability of life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JULIEN DE BORGHER, KLAAS JANSSENS, RUDY TROUVE, STEF KAMIL CARLENS, TOM BARMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ImpetuouslyInsane
"Is that the smoke alarm?" "Damnit, Beavis, did you burn another burrito?"
@jack-op2460
Fried Egg, Fried Egg, Fried Egg,..
@rocknrollnichole1071
That’s how I first heard this band. I ended up finding their demo at my local record shop. Bought it. Still listen!
@craigfoye6674
Man, this is funny!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@blingspark
I met Tom Barman in April 2007 in a bar in Bairro Alto, Portugal. I was with my boyfriend when Tom came in. I instantly recognized him and told my boyfriend to go talk to him... I was shy. He went, Tom was very nice, went to our table, talked a lot, payed us drinks, so cool! :) We took pictures! For a fan like us it was just like a dream!
@fredericlanglest7681
he seems to be a pretty nice boy. You are lucky.
@OdonLafontaine
in a bar, under the sea
@Suedetussy
He‘s very nice. I have a friend who met him in a bar, too. I was told later that he was very friendly and easy-going.
@aygennegya
Tom is amazing. Met him so many times and he is always attentive, gives a hug asks how you have been etc. So grateful for all the memories he let me have
@pitmatix1457
Man this makes me miss the days of MTV Europe in the mid-90's. Such a banger of a tune!