Geometric Headdress
Deftones Lyrics
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Show us your geometry, see if I stare
Pink cigarette, white see-through dress
And a black and gold veil
Ornate headdress, my temptress
Wield your stuff and your veil
Vows, secrets, wake me when
It's my turn to walk through
Caught deep in your every curve
Primed and ready for battle
Lift your veil now formulate
With the sound by yourself
As her words draw you in
Our faith reconnects
And our hearts, they collapse
At the words
Now come to me in your glitz and your glam
Place your heart, down step back
And watch this
Blank featured, vile creatures
Collapse at your ankles
Fire breather, snake eater
Relax as we hail her
Vows, secrets, wake me when
It's my turn to walk through
Don't turn around, look back to see it
Just hang on and formulate
And believe it by yourself
As her words draw you in
Our faith reconnects
And our hearts, they collapse
From the words we intake
And now relate like I relate
'Til your faith reconnects
Now relate like I relate
To the words
We are enlightened
We stare and behold
We commit to your being
We belong, we belong
Deep in your circle
Trapped in your grace
Wrapped in your prism walls
We will stay
The Deftones song "Geometric Headdress" is a mysterious and sensual piece that showcases the band's ability to create an alluring atmosphere with their music. The lyrics seem to be addressed to a woman, who is referred to as a princess throughout the song. The opening lines invite her to reveal herself and her "geometry" to the singer, indicating that he is fascinated by her physical appearance. The princess is described as wearing a white see-through dress and an ornate headdress, suggesting that she is a figure of great beauty and status. The singer is drawn to her allure and is waiting for his turn to engage with her.
The next lines suggest that the song is describing some kind of ritual or ceremony. The princess is described as "primed and ready for battle," and the singer seems to be urging her to "formulate" some kind of plan or strategy. As the ceremony unfolds, the singer becomes caught up in the princess's "every curve" and is "drawn in" by her words. The ceremony seems to involve some kind of spiritual or mystical experience, as the singer's "faith reconnects" with something beyond himself.
The final lines of the song suggest that the ceremony has had a profound impact on everyone involved. The singer describes himself and the other participants as being "enlightened" by the experience and feeling a sense of belonging in the presence of the princess. The final lines, "Deep in your circle, trapped in your grace, wrapped in your prism walls, we will stay," suggest that the singer is willing to be trapped in this mystical space forever, enveloped by the princess's power and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey princess, lay back in your chair
Addressing a person of importance to relax and take a break from their busy life
Show us your geometry, see if I stare
Display your beauty and your unique style and watch me admire it
Pink cigarette, white see-through dress
Describing the color, texture, and style of the person's outfit
And a black and gold veil
Mentioning an accessory worn by the person
Ornate headdress, my temptress
Describing the person as alluring and attractive with a specially decorated accessory on their head
Wield your stuff and your veil
Be ready to show your beauty and impress others with your unique style
Vows, secrets, wake me when
Referring to an important event that requires attention
It's my turn to walk through
Waiting for the right moment to participate in the event
Caught deep in your every curve
Enamored by the person's physical appearance
Primed and ready for battle
Mentally preparing oneself for a challenge
Lift your veil now formulate
Removing a barrier and revealing oneself in order to strategize and plan
With the sound by yourself
Concentrating and working alone without interference
As her words draw you in
Being impacted by someone's words and becoming involved in their cause
Our faith reconnects
Having shared beliefs and values with the person speaking
And our hearts, they collapse
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions
At the words
Being affected by what someone else has said
Now come to me in your glitz and your glam
Asking someone to present themselves in all their best qualities
Place your heart, down step back
Open up and surrender oneself
And watch this
Observe and be amazed by what is about to happen
Blank featured, vile creatures
Describing those who are unable to appreciate beauty or goodness
Collapse at your ankles
Failing to properly respect the person and their greatness
Fire breather, snake eater
Describing someone who can handle difficult or dangerous situations with ease
Relax as we hail her
Encouraging others to calm down and appreciate the person being celebrated
Don't turn around, look back to see it
Advising others to stay focused and not let distractions interfere with their mission
Just hang on and formulate
Stay patient and plan carefully
And believe it by yourself
Have confidence in oneself and one's abilities
We are enlightened
Believing that one has gained deeper knowledge or understanding
We stare and behold
Looking upon something with wonder and amazement
We commit to your being
Dedicating oneself to someone or something
We belong, we belong
Feeling a sense of belonging or connection to someone or something
Deep in your circle
Being part of an exclusive group or community
Trapped in your grace
Feeling trapped but grateful to be in someone's good graces
Wrapped in your prism walls
Being surrounded by a beautiful or magical environment
We will stay
Committing to remain in a particular place or state
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK MIRELEZ DELGADO, SERGIO VEGA, ABE CUNNINGHAM, CHINO CAMILO MORENO, STEPHEN CARPENTER
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on Needles & Pins
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