One Weak
Deftones Lyrics
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Verve, is his curse because he wanted to meet Christ alone?
Bitch, you're no good
We could be so flown
Misunderstood
We could be
You're God
There in my bones
We could be so flown
Misunderstood
Because we wanted it to be alone
But you will
No, you will never find me, breach unborn
Never come here watch me burn
Never bitch because your scars show
Never will I burn under and beneath the floor
Before, face it
'Cause you're no good
We could have been like one
Beg, don't even try
And you will never
Beg
The lyrics to Deftones's song One Weak can be interpreted in different ways. One possible interpretation revolves around the struggle between individuality and conformity. The first stanza suggests that the singer is drawing energy from someone else, possibly at a cost to that person. The use of the phrase "wanted to meet Christ alone" could suggest that the person wanted to go on their own spiritual journey, but was hindered by the singer's dependence on them. The second stanza suggests that the singer and this person could have had a deep, meaningful bond, but were prevented from doing so because of their desire to be alone. The line "you're God" could be seen as a sarcastic nod to the idea of individuality taken to the extreme.
The rest of the lyrics seem to suggest a sort of rejection or defiance of conformity. The singer insists that they will not be found, will not be controlled, and will not conform to society's expectations. The use of the word "bitch" could be seen as a way of rejecting societal expectations of how women should act. The repeated lines "we could be so flown" and "misunderstood" could be seen as a longing for freedom and a rejection of being placed in a box by others. The final line, "beg", feels like a final rejection of conformity and a resolution to remain independent.
Line by Line Meaning
Nerve, here I burned feeding on his lung
I am tormented by my own actions, taking pleasure in the pain of another
Verve, is his curse because he wanted to meet Christ alone?
Is his determination to face his own struggles without help or interference dooming him to a life of misery?
Bitch, you're no good
You are not worth my time or energy
We could be so flown
We could have been a force to be reckoned with
Misunderstood
Our true intentions are not perceived or accepted by others
We could be
There is untapped potential here, if only we could unlock it
You're God
You have an overinflated sense of your own importance and control
There in my bones
This feeling is deeply ingrained in my very being
Misunderstood
Once again, our intentions are not correctly perceived
Because we wanted it to be alone
We deliberately chose to face our problems and struggles alone, even when it is not the best option
But you will
You will suffer the consequences of your actions
No, you will never find me, breach unborn
I will never be caught or revealed, I will remain hidden and protected
Never come here watch me burn
Do not expect to witness my downfall or humiliation
Never bitch because your scars show
Do not complain about the visible marks of your scars or past struggles
Never will I burn under and beneath the floor
I will remain strong and refuse to be destroyed, even in the depths of despair
Before, face it
Confront your problems head-on before it's too late
'Cause you're no good
Your behavior and actions have consequences, and they are not positive
We could have been like one
We had the potential to be in sync and work together effectively
Beg, don't even try
Don't bother pleading or begging for forgiveness or help
And you will never
You will never succeed or achieve your goals
Beg
You will be left with nothing but your own desperation and failure
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABE CUNNINGHAM, ABRAN CUNNINGHAM, CHI CHENG, CHINO MORENO, CHINO CAMILO MORENO, STEPHEN CARPENTER
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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.