Diamond Eyes was originally scheduled to be released on April 27 through Warner Bros. Records/Reprise Records, but was pushed back three weeks to May 18, and later pushed forward to May 4, 2010. The latter release date change was possibly due to the album leaking onto the internet two months before the release date in March 2010. The first song released off the album, "Rocket Skates", was available for free download through the band's official website on February 23, 2010. The song had been included in Deftones live performances starting in October 2009, and will be released as a limited edition 7" vinyl single for international Record Store Day on April 17, 2010. The first radio single was the title track, "Diamond Eyes", which was released for airplay on March 30, 2010. The single was also was released as a digital download on March 23, 2010.
"I don't like listening to people's problems - I like music. Music has been smothered with that complaining since the early-'90s. It gets old. Instead of going to the opposite side of the spectrum and listening to Black Eyed Peas, which is just straight silly, I choose to listen to more instrumental music. I do very little singing about myself on this record. I love songs where I can totally take myself out of being human. I can sing about really odd things, and they don't necessarily have to pertain to me at all. It paints a picture. Those are the kind of lyrics I grew up with - like The Cure. Really visual images and no storytelling." --- Chino Moreno
Diamond Eyes
Deftones Lyrics
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Till we all get off
I will take you away with me
Once and for all
Time will see us realign
Diamonds rain across the sky
Shower me into the same realm
Calculate our embrace
Hold on (come with me now)
Right away, outer space with me
Once and for all
Time will see us realign
Diamonds rain across the sky
Shower me into the same realm
Time will see us realign
Diamonds reign across the sky
I will lead us to the same realm
When the coffin shakes
And the needle breaks
Come right away with me
Come on, you'll see
Once and for all
Time will see us realign
Diamonds rain across the sky
Shower me into the same realm
Time will lead us to the same realm
I will lead us to the same realm
In Deftones' song "Diamond Eyes," the lyrics express a desire to escape the mundane and experience something greater. The first lines, "To the edge, till we all get off," set the tone for the rest of the song, implying that the singer wants to go as far as possible and achieve some sort of transcendence. The repetition of "once and for all" drives this message home, as if the singer is determined to accomplish something significant.
The image of diamonds raining across the sky adds to the sense of grandeur and beauty. The idea of being showered into the same realm implies a sort of unity or shared experience, as if the singer wants to bring someone else along on this journey. The line "Calculate our embrace" is intriguing because it suggests a certain level of planning or intentionality in the relationship. The lyrics throughout the song express a deep longing for something more, something that will take the listener beyond the confines of the ordinary world.
In terms of musicality, "Diamond Eyes" is characterized by heavy, distorted guitar riffs and pounding drum beats. The song showcases a signature Deftones sound that is at once aggressive and melodic. The chorus is particularly catchy, with the repetition of "time will see us realign" and "diamonds rain across the sky" driving the message home. Overall, "Diamond Eyes" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the human desire to break free from the ordinary and experience something transcendent.
Line by Line Meaning
To the edge
To the brink of our limits
Till we all get off
Until we reach our goals and desires
I will take you away with me
I will be your guide through this journey
Once and for all
This will be the final time we do this
Time will see us realign
In due time, we will find our way
Diamonds rain across the sky
A symbol of beauty falling before our eyes
Shower me into the same realm
Let me become one with you
Calculate
Examine and plan our moves
Our embrace
Our bond and unity
Hold on (Come with me now)
Keep holding me tightly and let's move forward
Right away
Immediately, without delay
Outer space with me
Let's reach for the stars together
When the coffin shakes
When life throws a curveball at us
And the needle breaks
And our plans fall apart
Come right away with me
Let's regroup and keep moving forward
Come on you'll see
Believe in me and trust the process
I will lead us to the same realm
I will be your compass and guide us to our destination
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abe Cunningham, Chino Camilo Moreno, Frank Mirelez Delgado, Sergio Vega, Stephen Carpenter
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on Needles & Pins
The song "Needles and Pins" by Deftones, featured on their self titled album “Deftones," is a passionate plea for the intimacy and connection between two people in a crowded yet lonely world. The lyrics express admiration and awe for the beauty and charisma of the person the singer is addressing, likening them to a "star" with an alluring presence that outshines everything around them. The use of metaphors, such as "you're pins, I'm needles" and "Put the cross between me and you," suggests the two people are meant to complement each other, fitting together like puzzle pieces.
The repetitive use of the phrase "Here we are" throughout the song serves to almost anchor the two people to each other amidst the chaos of the outside world. The lyrics also encourage the two people to "tune out" from the surrounding noise and distractions and focus solely on each other, finding solace in their shared passion for music and the "sound" they create together. Ultimately, the message is one of defiance and strength against any external forces that might try to come between them.