If you want to understand the lyrics to this song, you have to understand the structure of the entire record: The album was originally supposed to be titled “Lovers,” but they decided to change it after they thought it was too obvious of a title. Now, whether it was intentional or not, I’m not sure... but the Album cover of the skull surrounded by red and blue flowers represents the Death of a relationship. This record starts and ends with a relationship. Needles and Pins is the song in which two people meet and begin an intense relationship. “Make a pact to each other/Tune our everyone in the crowd/I’m here if that’s what you want.” These are all lyrics of a man who’s engulfed in desire towards a woman The whale’s moan to me is a metaphor of how an emotion can be channeled at a long distance, such as desire. Despite not having to verbally communicate the desire, the emotion itself can be felt in the air the same way a whale’a moan can travel long distances in the ocean. And as you figured it out, he was NOT sarcastic at all. When he says “How neat, I’m impressed, how did you come to be so blessed?” I imagine Chino staring at the beautiful naked body of the woman he’s about to have sex with. Since Chino is being VERY personal in this record, the lyrics will continue to be VERY metaphorical and cryptic. He was enduring the pain of his divorce during the creation of this record. In fact, there is a song that was taken out of this record, named “Lovers.” If you listen carefully to this song, it will make everything clear. I think BECAUSE it makes everything clear is the reason why they omitted... they did not want to make thing blatantly obvious. This album got me through my divorce as well. I gave this record to my ex wife before we divorced, and after we separated, I payed attention to the lyrics and realized the utter irony of the whole situation. Looking forward to see you react to more Deftones. You should see them live this year.
Great song. You can hear Chi(original bassist) he passed on due to a car accident. His backing vocals are awesome especially live. Try some damone, birthmark, fireal, teething live at pinkpop. Keep up the good work.
Either Risk or Around the Fur (song) would hit the spot. Out of curiosity, what Deftones' songs do you have recorded already that we have to look forward to, Jersh?
Such a great tune! I've been sitting trying to remember this tune that is amazing but I couldn't remember the name... UNTIL NOW... Deftones - Beware (The Water). It's amazing you won't be disappointed if you react to it.
I think it's about his relationship with fred durst of limp bizkit that turned into hatred because of stealing some chords of their song like engine no.9 to rolling.
I think he's saying by whale's moan that the admirer will be at the idol's beckon call if they ask/moan for it or when they just perform musically. Seems like in this song he's referring to a relationship from the fan(s) POV toward them. Minerva would be similar, off the same record, only from his POV toward band(s) he was the fan of. Use the moan terminology in that too.
2 persons that don't always get along or see eye to eye. This is his last attempt to make it work. The whales moan comment, to me, is he is saying it loudly. Whale sounds are some of the loudest, furthest traveling sounds on the planet.
Of you want to hear something quiiiite heavy and out of the ordinairy then try out Vildhjarta - Den helige anden. That sh*t will blow you away. And if you do wings for Marie and part 2 after eachother. They belong together.
This is music sir, not that misandry shi you reacted to last night (swift). That woman is only pushing an agenda and not really giving what's necessary for a human to move on through life, unlike TOOL, that is always saying something meaningful to EVERYONE.
If you want to understand the lyrics to this song, you have to understand the structure of the entire record:
The album was originally supposed to be titled “Lovers,” but they decided to change it after they thought it was too obvious of a title.
Now, whether it was intentional or not, I’m not sure... but the Album cover of the skull surrounded by red and blue flowers represents the Death of a relationship. This record starts and ends with a relationship.
Needles and Pins is the song in which two people meet and begin an intense relationship. “Make a pact to each other/Tune our everyone in the crowd/I’m here if that’s what you want.” These are all lyrics of a man who’s engulfed in desire towards a woman
The whale’s moan to me is a metaphor of how an emotion can be channeled at a long distance, such as desire. Despite not having to verbally communicate the desire, the emotion itself can be felt in the air the same way a whale’a moan can travel long distances in the ocean.
And as you figured it out, he was NOT sarcastic at all. When he says “How neat, I’m impressed, how did you come to be so blessed?” I imagine Chino staring at the beautiful naked body of the woman he’s about to have sex with.
Since Chino is being VERY personal in this record, the lyrics will continue to be VERY metaphorical and cryptic. He was enduring the pain of his divorce during the creation of this record. In fact, there is a song that was taken out of this record, named “Lovers.” If you listen carefully to this song, it will make everything clear. I think BECAUSE it makes everything clear is the reason why they omitted... they did not want to make thing blatantly obvious.
This album got me through my divorce as well. I gave this record to my ex wife before we divorced, and after we separated, I payed attention to the lyrics and realized the utter irony of the whole situation.
Looking forward to see you react to more Deftones. You should see them live this year.
Fkn Dope man 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
ridiculous over analysis
you can just take the lyrics at face value and come to the same conclusion
Thank you for your comment. I can make sense of it now, every lyric, thanks to your explanation
great choice. my favorite album. Battle Axe next
This is my favorite album as well. i don't know why more people don't like it.
This is also my favorite album, just love every single song on this album. Shame it always on the bottom of people’s list.
Its also my favorite deftones album, so dark and perfect 💥
Same here. My first Deftones album I got my ears on
Deathblow from this record is a must!
Love this song!
A few suggestions: Beware, Battle Ax (from the same album), Evil 976, Diamond Eyes.
Battle Axe is great song
Type O Negative: Black No 1
Great song. You can hear Chi(original bassist) he passed on due to a car accident. His backing vocals are awesome especially live. Try some damone, birthmark, fireal, teething live at pinkpop. Keep up the good work.
His screams make this song. RBI.
9-7-6 EVIL.....very underrated deftones song! One of my favs.
Fun fact... Seph the lead guitarist uses a bass guitar to play this song. Just some FYI for you.
I'm a huge fan of them....and I didn't know that. Thanks!
Better yet, the song has 2 basses
Deftones - Risk, Diamond Eyes, Sextape, Beauty School, 976 - EVIL or Rocket Skates.
sextape is recorded and will be out in the near future :)
Either Risk or Around the Fur (song) would hit the spot. Out of curiosity, what Deftones' songs do you have recorded already that we have to look forward to, Jersh?
Such a great tune! I've been sitting trying to remember this tune that is amazing but I couldn't remember the name... UNTIL NOW... Deftones - Beware (The Water). It's amazing you won't be disappointed if you react to it.
Kimbra - Two Way Street
Nice one, Jersh!
he is saying like u can count on a whale to moan everytime like you can count on him being there everytime IF THATS WHAT YOU WANT!!!!!
I think it's about his relationship with fred durst of limp bizkit that turned into hatred because of stealing some chords of their song like engine no.9 to rolling.
Eths - Crucifere
I think he's saying by whale's moan that the admirer will be at the idol's beckon call if they ask/moan for it or when they just perform musically. Seems like in this song he's referring to a relationship from the fan(s) POV toward them. Minerva would be similar, off the same record, only from his POV toward band(s) he was the fan of. Use the moan terminology in that too.
Geometric Headdress by Deftones is a really good one off the latest album ;)
I'MMM HERE IF THAT'S WHAT YOU WANTTTTTT
good reaction homie
2 bass song 😍
Gotta do rage against the machine
I'll fail if that's what you want
React to killswitch engage
it's possible i've only heard a couple songs of theirs, thanks for the suggestion :)
No Guitars on this song, two basses.
Danny G I know. It’s so sick
ya ok bra
lol people never heard of 8 string guitars? 2 basses lol
@@radardadgaming hahaha. Watch any live performance of the song Steph has a bass. He wasn’t even on 8 string during this era. This came out in 2003
Where’s Mikey
2 persons that don't always get along or see eye to eye. This is his last attempt to make it work. The whales moan comment, to me, is he is saying it loudly. Whale sounds are some of the loudest, furthest traveling sounds on the planet.
Of you want to hear something quiiiite heavy and out of the ordinairy then try out Vildhjarta - Den helige anden. That sh*t will blow you away. And if you do wings for Marie and part 2 after eachother. They belong together.
This is music sir, not that misandry shi you reacted to last night (swift). That woman is only pushing an agenda and not really giving what's necessary for a human to move on through life, unlike TOOL, that is always saying something meaningful to EVERYONE.