Hey vanity, this vile's empty, so are you
Hey glamorous, this vile's not God anymore, yeah

Speak, I don't get it
Should I ignore the fashion or go by the book
I don't want it
I just want your eyes fixated on me
Coming back ah
Coming back around the fur

Prostitute, climb back down from the floor
Please don't fuck around and die like this
'Cause I love her

Speak, I don't get it
Should I ignore the fashionOr go by the book
I don't want it
I just want your eyes fixated on me
Coming back ah
Coming back around the fur

Take, it takes my eyes again
The fur, the fur, around, to me make it fine
Speak, speak, you're so bad to me
I don't wanna get pissed off, but anyway
Come on, came so far
I'm innocent, drop your weapons and come on
Speak, you're a liar, you're lying
I don't care about, ah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Deftones's song "Around the Fur" portray a person who is consumed by vanity and glamour, but the singer sees through it all. The use of the word "vile's" speaks to the emptiness and lack of substance in the pursuit of these superficial things. The singer questions whether to conform to fashion trends or stick to the traditional "book" approach. However, what the singer truly wants is to be the focus of the other person's attention. The chorus "Coming back around the fur" speaks to the cyclical nature of the addiction to vanity and glamour, always returning to the empty pursuit.

The second verse touches on themes of prostitution and drug addiction. The singer pleads with the person to not continue down a destructive path and to not die. It is clear that the singer cares for this person deeply, despite the emptiness they are surrounded by. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the cyclical nature of the addiction.

Overall, the lyrics of "Around the Fur" speak to the dangers and emptiness of superficial pursuits, and the longing for genuine connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey vanity, this vile's empty, so are you
This attractive exterior is worthless, just like the person attached to it.

Hey glamorous, this vile's not God anymore, yeah
This image we've created and worshiped is no longer all-powerful.

Speak, I don't get it Should I ignore the fashion or go by the book I don't want it I just want your eyes fixated on me Coming back ah Coming back around the fur
I'm not sure whether to follow societal norms or do my own thing, but ultimately I just want your attention and desire to come back to me.

Prostitute, climb back down from the floor Please don't fuck around and die like this 'Cause I love her
Don't degrade yourself any further, I care about you and don't want you to harm yourself.

Take, it takes my eyes again The fur, the fur, around, to me make it fine Speak, speak, you're so bad to me I don't wanna get pissed off, but anyway Come on, came so far I'm innocent, drop your weapons and come on Speak, you're a liar, you're lying I don't care about ah
This attraction is overwhelming me and even though you're being hurtful, I want to reconcile and move forward without anger. I've done nothing wrong, so let's lay down our defences and talk honestly. Your excuses don't matter to me anymore.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abe Cunningham, Chi Cheng, Chino Camilo Moreno, Stephen Carpenter

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