Deftones is one of those bands that has some pretty ambiguous lyrics that you can interpret different ways depending on your perspective. I love it.

@kenny240

19 күн бұрын

I think Chino intentionally likes to write his lyrics like that to mess with people. He likes messing with people’s heads a bit. Which is fine by me. Because I believe, (not that anyone really cares what I think) that music and lyrics should be more about the person listening to them. Whether or not it matches what the writer had in mind is irrelevant. It’s an individual journey that the listener is on, which is pretty awesome.

@AlphariusDominatus

6 күн бұрын

Everybody understands the lyrical meaning lol it's low-brow poetry in a way. The music raises it up on a platform of your own and is the real meat here.

To me, this song describes the experience of watching somebody you love more than anything, change into something you cant feel anything for. Like watching an angel turn into a fly, and you cant stop it. It's about losing people.

@leozonha

19 күн бұрын

i think its about a toxic relationship actually, or atleast its more implied than losing people, "It's like you never had wings Now you feel so alive", why would you be impressed by someones freedom?

@Maxwellish

16 күн бұрын

this song doesn’t feel like watching this situation from afar to me. “I pulled off your wings, then I laughed.”

Deftones has a track with Maynard James Keenan of Tool called Passenger. It's about doing dirty things in cars. It's very cool and fun and sexy and all that good stuff.

@orbislame

22 күн бұрын

That song is great, and the two singers combine to make the song sound so much more profound then it really should be, given the lyrical content.

@Morph3usX

22 күн бұрын

except that is not what the song is about.

@orbislame

22 күн бұрын

@@Morph3usX Yeah, you know, I held onto that belief for a long time. But I can’t see any other way to interpret it. Obviously you do, so stop being cryptic and enlighten us!

@illuminahde

22 күн бұрын

@@Morph3usX copy paste the lyrics and let's talk about then

@NogrimStoneson

22 күн бұрын

the first time i heard passenger i thought addiction was the passenger.

Deftones Be Quiet And Drive

@NogrimStoneson

22 күн бұрын

best driving song ever imho

@SLAEG3R

21 күн бұрын

Passenger....Deftones and MJK, great song.

@ReeferSmoker

21 күн бұрын

beware 👌

@1979utuber

18 күн бұрын

digital bath👌

I am a grown ass man, and I am grateful enough to say that Chino's voice is more beautiful than most vocalists out there! This man is a Legend!

@chrono050

18 күн бұрын

hell yeah bro seen him live over 35 times ..

@ManhuntvMurda

16 күн бұрын

@@chrono050 only seen them once! But at least I will die satisfied knowing one time was one of the best shows I’ve seen with my own two eyes.

Digital bath is also a great song by deftones

@earthscorcher

22 күн бұрын

Great song musically, lyrics are iffy lmao

@temporaryvr

22 күн бұрын

@@earthscorchermeaning would definitely be content worthy on a therapy channel lol

@DC-op7wu

22 күн бұрын

Overrated imo

@Cykolojik1

21 күн бұрын

Chino said that's pretty much their epitome "Deftones sounding song"... Good intro to them as a band song. I'm guessing it's his fav.

@xdantex1997

17 күн бұрын

@@earthscorcher digital bath was about him having a dream of luring a girl to a basement bathroom and throwing a toaster in when shes bathing

You hit the nail on the head with the interpretation. It's about realizing how the someone can cause irreparable damage to someone else and physically see how they have changed due to the influence.

@PML78

21 күн бұрын

She was feeling it around 2:54 🤘🏽😎

Whenever I listen to Cherry Waves or Rosemary I feel exactly like that scene in Breaking Bad where Jessie tries heroin for the first time

@Boomersh0t

22 күн бұрын

Rosemary actually makes me feel like Janes death scene, and Jessie subsequently trying to revive her.

@ReaceHarrison-

22 күн бұрын

I fucking love Cherry Waves

@christopherornelas3525

21 күн бұрын

Bro, you cooked

@trickfinger555

14 күн бұрын

nahhh you really cooked something here

Deftones and Clutch are two killer bands that folks overlook with their DARK TONES

@SethHMG

18 күн бұрын

“So fire it up (fire it up, fire it up) Fire it up let the flesh be damned…”

@williamdrake6711

16 күн бұрын

I love CLUTCH

The Red by Chevelle, might be of interest to us

4:57 I was literally typing that I always took this as being about drugs. Put you onto the glass- mirror. Pulled off your wings- used so much that the high disappeared. I watched you change- drugs affected the used.

@xtldc

22 күн бұрын

That’s always been my interpretation as well. Feeling responsible for getting someone else addicted to drugs. Other lyrics that support this theory - ‘It’s like you never had wings’ - they liked the drugs so much and began using so heavily that either the protagonist or the other person can’t even imagine what they were like before they started using ‘Now you feel so alive’ - describing how drugs feel amazing when you first start using them ‘I look at the cross’ - the protagonist realizing what he’s done and feeling guilt ‘Then I look away’ - he can’t continue to watch them destroy themselves with drugs ‘Give you the gun, blow me away’ - if the protagonist lets the other person kill him, it would end his suffering through the guilt of ruining this person’s life Also - the pig mask in the video could be a symbol of gluttony in terms of drug consumption.

@Filterdeez

21 күн бұрын

I was thinking it was about abuse: "I took you home, Set you on the glass I pulled off your wings (as if she was an angel to him) And I laughed" "I look at the cross(remorse for the abuse) Then I look away(it kills him to know he abused) Give you the gun(putting power back into the abused hands) Blow me away(give me what I deserve)"

@rinhyugaa6565

8 күн бұрын

Yeah. I see it as someone's potential and future being changed. It's like you never had wings

Deftones changed the way i look at music when i was a young teenager with this song

Your so adorable and I love how your not afraid to show your emotions in your videos, I grow as a human watching your videos fr

People always suggest I go to therapy. I always respond with, "Listening to Deftones is cheaper and readily available."

Deftones have changed a lot over the years. If you're new to them, go back to their album Adrenaline

@tarlwood2238

22 күн бұрын

The Adrenaline album is so overlooked. It is still my favorite

i always came back to this song with i had fresh trauma or at my lowest. i was so tired of life while listening to this song a few years ago. now everytime i listen to it i remember how much one song helped me.

Minerva and Xerces are my go to "in my feels" Deftones songs

Wow, your take on this is impressive. Deftones is one of my fav bands, and I have heard this song hundreds of times, but I have never thought of it from the perspective of the fly. 🤔🙌🏼

You have to do Rosemary!

@kms1968

22 күн бұрын

Yes

This song was on the best movie soundtrack QUEEN OF THE DAMNED 2002 Wayne Static song “Not meant for me” is awesome too!!

@PML78

21 күн бұрын

Static X - Push it 🤘🏽😎

@DPRyan-vd5pp

16 күн бұрын

@@PML78 static-x Black and white!

@PML78

16 күн бұрын

@@DPRyan-vd5pp GET TO THE GONE... or ... THIS IS NOT 🤘🏽

Amazing work, please keep it up! Thank you for keeping in the part where you were struggling to find something meaningful from the song, I related so much to being at a loss or feeling like you didn't have anything impactful to say. Thank you for being so vulnerable, it really makes a difference! I've always thought of this the song being spoken from the perspective of my younger self, how in order to survive, my younger self learned to isolate, create a narrative that I was broken in order for things to hurt less, therefore "I pulled off your wings." I also think of it in the more literal sense in my experience with self harm, and pulling off my wings, literally disfiguring myself, ignoring the physical pain to find the release of emotional pain, and "I laughed" representing the smile that would manifest when I practiced self-harm. The lyrics "now you feel so alive" really outlines the sick and twisted payoff you get from self-destruction, whether that's codependency, substance use, self-mutilation, eating disorders, gambling, sex addiction. The Peace of the song "it's like you never had wings" and "now you feel so alive" speaks to the experience of never having anyone of value to trust or be vulnerable with, further justifying my own isolation. It's such a common narrative I see in my work as I watch people destroy their bodies with fentanyl and xylazine everyday and justifying it because their life never was looking upward anyway, they never had wings that would let them fly so they continued to destroy them. In the classic analogy of reaching for the apple, not being able to grab it and saying "I never wanted the Apple anyway" in this case the Apple being well-being, the sense of fleeting pleasure, peace, fulfillment and adventure no matter how self-destructive still can feel as incredibly rewarding when you tell yourself it was never in your cards to have the alternative, or that healing isn't possible for someone like me. These lies we've told ourselves a long time ago can define us for a very long time. This is just my perspective. Thank you for letting me share!

Deftones - Hole in the Earth is another one to really dig into.

This is signature Deftones sound, thank you Chino for vocals with so much emotion but completely outside of the norm for early 2000s. Fun fact, while there were plenty of punk-influenced metal bands in the 70s who used pig paraphernalia, it was the combination of Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails and Tori Amos obsession with pigs that it became a more accepted aesthetic among alternative styles of music and subculture in the 80s and 90s. It is also symbolic of feeling like a slab of meat, or someone who goes with the crowd just to be lead to the slaughter... when not being used to insult police like Otep and GWAR do. For me, this song was what pulled me out of the funk when I was being overly dramatic about my life. It was just cathartic to sing along and emote as much as he does. It had me instantly feeling better. Can i recommend "Gave Up" by Nine Inch Nails.???

@jacobm2625

22 күн бұрын

Pigs could also be symbolic for mindless selfish consumption as well

@JMulvy

22 күн бұрын

​@@jacobm2625 Very true, and to that point Tool comes to mind.

@jacobm2625

22 күн бұрын

@@JMulvy absolutely. One of my favorite bands as well. 🫡

I love your way of describing to make something good out of the lyrics or whatever ... and yet again spot on almost about the feeling someone may have had

I’m absolutely loving your vids, Deftones is and forever be the band closest to my heart.

Thanks for your vision of the lyrics song. ❤ Greetings from Colombia

lets goo been asking for deftones for a minute!

Deftones is incredible and they've evolved a ton over the years. They've always kept that sexy ambient vibe in most things, but you can hear the growth. I love their song Rosemary - it's a good show of their range imo.

Deftones... One of the greatest bands I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. They've got a song for every mood. I have so many memories attached to their music, and every time I hear one of their songs, those memories flood back to the front of my mind and all I can do is smile, even if the memories aren't always good ones. I can only smile because, of course, I cannot change my past; but also because it never ceases to impress me how well their songs fit with those memories, and how vividly they replay before my mind's eye. I love Deftones.

We love you too!! ❤❤😊

Deftones. Nuff said. Love it, keep up the good work with everything. Edit: Ok I have more to say lol.... I think you will find Chino interesting and love Deftones. Chino loves trolling people about his lyrics. He has not always been nice bout it... lmao. Seeing you trying to figure it out is amazing, I can Not wait for you to go deeper with them. :)

First one here! Super excited for you to react to Deftones! You should react to their song Beauty School next!

Thank you❤️

Deftones - Rosemary

Such a euphoric song

Deftones Hole in the Earth! Amazing song!

Ah I haven't listened to Deftones in forever, this was an awesome analysis! Now I'm gonna be listening to Deftones for the next month nonstop lol

Chino and Maynard my 2 favorite vocalists .. All their side projects are amazing.. This album came out in 01 and it "Changed" the game.. Passenger off this album White Pony actually has Maynard on it from tool

great job

Deftones is not just music but an experience. Feels like a full on journey with every album and an insane emotional rollercoaster to boot

This reaction had a lot riding on it. Congrats, you passed. I will be tuning in again.

I've been a deftones fan since I was a15 year old. (1995) My interpretation of their lyrics had transformed over the years. but I keep listening and my viewpoint has changed multiple times. This video really vibes with the way I currently view this song.

i will always love Deftones all the albums

One of my favorite bands of all time. Chino and company have always remained consistent in delivering heavy, chuggy guitar riffs mixed with Chino’s insane vocals. Lyrically they can really trip you up as majority of it can be ambiguous but makes it fun. Please continue this rabbit hole!

for me this song is like watching your ex js go to the bottom after leaving you and you seeing they ain’t nun with out you

I’ve watched almost all of your videos and I know your looking for more songs so I’d love to see your take on flaw -“the best that I am” it got me through a lot of my childhood with a dad the abuser and me the son who now has daughters and will never be that man.

you are awesooome!

This song is a complex work that explores themes of transformation and loss of innocence. The lyrics use the metamorphosis of a person into a fly as a powerful metaphor for change, possibly towards something darker and less human.

It means whatever you want it to mean ❤

Deftones 🖤🖤🖤🖤

Minerva is my favorite Deftones song. Great music video as well.

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. I'm interested in your perspective because people that talk about this song never have the same one that I do. I always felt like it was about two people that loved each other very much but grew apart. Possibly drugs and the other one changed while the other one watched

@lordraiden1

22 күн бұрын

The house of flies being a drug den and she turned into a fly so he pulls off her wings then laughs. Also how he uses the cadence at the end give you the gun....blow me away... Accepting defeat and even the cross is symbolic for the fact that he needs help on a spiritual level

Story goes the song is about the lead singer sitting in a group with family confronting a family member over a drinking problem

We like the way you express with your own unique choreography in listening to the song and articulating each metal song lyric, by the way you look like a film actress from Indonesia Wulan Guritno

I don't really listen to this song so much for its lyrics, which are haunting and ambigous (which is great) - I listen to it for the emotional states it surfaces in myself.

As a veteran, I'd be honored to see you react to the music video of 'Wrong Side of Heaven' by Five Finger Death Punch. It's one of the most thought provoking videos I've seen in a long time.

@NogrimStoneson

22 күн бұрын

ffdp have some great songs that would work well with the channel, and theres a good chance Ivan would love the channel too.

That hoodie is awesome where did u get it?

The Deftones to me are 1 of the most original bands out there….before them nobody sounded like that & they consistently reinvent their sound with often really cool results 🖤

Your facial expressions through this entire song is hilarious 😂. Best representation of what its like listening to this song for the first time

You should take a look at Minerva from them such a great song

Have listen to Ceremony from Deftones. I think you'll enjoy it and find the meaning quickly.

Deftones is my ish.. been seeing them live since 1998! To me they are the NuMetal Goat

For me when Ive listened to the song I've always felt that it's not a song about a relationship between two people, but my relationship with myself. As a past drug abuser, I saw myself many times being someone I couldn't even recognize. I lost loved ones, friends, things in my life, I mine as well have been a fly feeding of the rot that I created. It always felt like the song was expressing that feeling of constantly wanting to run from yourself. "I looked away, you were on fire" I couldnt stand to see how I was burning myself to the ground. The glass verse to me is just bringing home cocaine, once again taking off my own wings (good elements of myself), and only being able to laugh/cry that I'm here once again. "Look at the cross, then I look away" looking for anyway to get out, any sign of light to point the way, and still ultimately choosing to look away from it, and in turn handing myself the gun by continuing a lifestyle that has no happy ending. It screams a fuck you to yourself for allowing yourself to become this piece of shit, or shit-eater in the case of a fly. I think Chino just sings in such a sultry voice that sometimes people dont notice an element of self-loathing in his lyrics. But then again, that's just my thoughts. Loved your reaction and critique.

Song called choke by the band bury tomorrow…… my life and anthem

One thing that is obvious and is awesome to see is that youre a slave to the beat.. and a damn good groove😁

Knife Prty, Cherry Waves, and Hole in the Earth are must listen

Deftones 4 ever ❤

without more deftones you're missing out on some incredible songs with vibes that don't exist otherwise.

from a person to a fly on the flowered wallpaper yes it's a song about shmack - i was so confused when you were trying to find something to talk about because somehow i thought it was a vocal coach reacts and i clicked for the facial expression lol

Lost it at "sounds like this person watched the other person change" LMFAO 😂😭

@isaiahrice190

21 күн бұрын

I've had this convo before. The thing is the level of implication is any amount of deep. Oceans have shallows and depths, too ...with riptides. This song is about those riptides. Maggots are already maggots. Then, they become flies, and go for the decay. That decay looms over entire generations. That party of doom ...it's something that many struggle with more than God, more than death, because it's more unavoidable to them. I also interpret the glass not as a window at all, but a microscope slide. tl;dr "LA vibes"

This song gets inside you and opens a nest of vipers, what you do with those vipers and how you view them is the journey and the answer.

How would I donate for a reaction? There's two I'd really love to see her cover (both Travis Miller) - Stoop Lights as Bedwetter and Collapse and Appear as Lil Ugly Mane. I see there's a donation page but I didn't see any options for donor recommendations.

Still slaps , Great band and Terry Date is a great engineer.

This song is from one of the best albums ever recorded. Passenger is also an amazing track.

Deftones, my own summer.... 😈

You should analyze Digital Bath. Amazing sounds and interesting lyrics.

The way that Deftones is positive for your mental health is you just put them on, Be Quiet and Drive. I've been listening to them since the 90s. They're my all time favorite band and any time I'm having a bad day or things have just gone to shit, I just put on my headphones, put all their albums on shuffle and just get lost in the music.

Architects did an amazing cover of this song.

This track was a feature for the Queen of the Damned soundtrack. Could get vampirey vibes from this if you look at it from that angle.

Just remember when a fly lands on solid food it throws up on it...

I love chino voice

I would love to hear your reaction to Stabbing Westward’s latest album “Chasing Ghost” !! It hits so hard and really dives deep into the struggles of hurt in relationships.

Deftones 🫶🏻 my favorite band ever 👍

I always took Chino saying I watched you change. About himself. Taylor it is okay to be Swift on reactions.

Please do You've Seen the Butcher! Its my favorite Deftones song! But all the other commented suggestions are great too of course!

I wished someone would react to Days of the New. Travis Meeks was seventeen when he wrote that album. Three hits off one album.

I'd love to see you're take on Hot Mulligan's "And I smoke"

Could you please do Placebo - A million little pieces? I've listened to this song a lot lately and helps me out of my dark periods. I would love to hear your view on this @heartsupport

I suspect the singer (Chino) read Kafka's "Metamorphosis". "Set you on the glass". Seems indicative... I think it's about introducing a partner to drugs and a decadent kind of callousness - because those were probably some fun times - in a decadent sense ;) Chino's (singer) been pretty open about his habits around this time frame. It's a song and the beauty is - especially with the vagueness of the lyrics, that you can hang your own meaning on it easily. With the added bonus of this being a great album to do the nasty to.

I'm a fan of your channel and like how you break things down in your perspective. I also noticed you haven't done any falling in reverse videos. If you do you should start with the trilogy in this order.... Losing my mind 1st, losing my life 2nd and drugs 3rd.... I really think you're going to enjoy breaking this band down, they have no genre, they're very unique, you can thank me later!!!!

Please do ANY song from The Plot in You! I love All That I Can Give! Love these reactions 🫶

You need to listen to more Deftones songs. Chino can write a song about sex without mentioning sex. They have so many albums. Combat is a cool song, Royal is a cool, Ceremony is awesome. Listen to more songs not just one. You will get hooked. They came in 1998 and I have all their albums and rock some cool ass Merch that people always comment on. I have had a Deftones sticker on every vehicle I have had. I am 45yro. Best therapy ever! Gotta get a daily dose :)

7 words is a really good song of theirs and it fucking rocks

Check out Deftones "Passenger" with James Maynard from Tool in it with Chino.

I think someone wrote that song about drugs and I know he had a drug addiction but I don't know when he got clean, a member of Deftones got arrested in Chicago and I'm not naming the drug or who.

You're exactly correct. This is about a narcissist who is trying to control a leader. And the leader pulls their wings off.

Check out Passenger. Maynard James Keenan collaborated on that one.

Would love to see your breakdown on Hell Yeah: Moth or Hush.

Passenger by Deftones with Maynard from tool. Digital Bath too! And also Potions by Puscifer

Would love to see your reaction to Poison and Wine by The Civil Wars.