Christmas
Deftones Lyrics


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ah caca, scale skin, left alone
revise me longing
my sister she's my waiting owl
don't stop believing

i'm just the last to kick the cup
you think you know me oh, just shut the fuck up
i keep my word cuz i'm bound to get it right
standin up tall, and i'm jack, i'm jackin, im bustin balls
to get back, and up again, i know my mind is set
why is you still talkin and the world just got to me today
oh, what we say, love and adore yea

my child your child, let him go
leave her believe her my sister she's a waiting owl
ya cant stop believing

i'm just the last to kick the cup
oh you dont know me oh, just shut the fuck up
I keep my word, cuz i'm around to get it right
standin up tall, and i'm jack, i'm jackin, i'm bustin balls
to get back, and up again, i know my mind is set
why is you still talkin and the world just got to me today




oh, what we say, love and adore
what's stolen, oh, when it's over

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Deftones's song "Christmas" are quite abstract, making it difficult to pinpoint a specific meaning. The song begins with the words "ah caca, scale skin, left alone," which does not necessarily form coherent sentence structures. The following lines "revise me longing, my sister she's my waiting owl, don't stop believing" could be interpreted as a call for self-reflection and reliance on family support. The phrase "my sister she's my waiting owl" could imply that the singer's sister is a patient listener who waits for their brother to open up about his thoughts and feelings. The line "don't stop believing" could refer to having hope and faith in oneself and others in difficult times.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm just the last to kick the cup" which could be interpreted as a metaphor for survival or persistence despite obstacles. The following line "you think you know me oh, just shut the fuck up" could indicate frustration and a desire to be understood without judgment. The verse "standin up tall, and i'm jack, i'm jackin, i'm bustin balls" portrays determination and grit to push through challenging situations. The final line "what's stolen, oh, when it's over" could imply a sense of loss or longing for what has passed.


Overall, the lyrics to "Christmas" convey a sense of defiance and resilience in the face of adversity. The song could be interpreted as a message to keep striving and believing in oneself despite the challenges that life may bring.


Line by Line Meaning

ah caca, scale skin, left alone
Feeling isolated and anxious, struggling with personal demons


revise me longing
Hoping for change and redemption, looking to the future


my sister she's my waiting owl
Turning to family for support as a source of strength and comfort


don't stop believing
Encouraging perseverance and faith in oneself and the future


i'm just the last to kick the cup
Struggling with addiction and feeling like the last one to overcome it


you think you know me oh, just shut the fuck up
Pushing back against judgment and assumptions by others


i keep my word cuz i'm bound to get it right
Determined to follow through and succeed despite obstacles


standin up tall, and i'm jack, i'm jackin, im bustin balls
Asserting oneself and taking control of one's situation


to get back, and up again, i know my mind is set
Refusing to give up and staying committed to a goal


why is you still talkin and the world just got to me today
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges and looking for peace and quiet


oh, what we say, love and adore yea
Reflecting on the importance of love, connection, and mutual support


my child your child, let him go
Acknowledging the passage of time and the need to let go of the past


leave her believe her my sister she's a waiting owl
Trusting in the wisdom and guidance of family members


ya cant stop believing
Urging persistence and hopefulness in the face of adversity


what's stolen, oh, when it's over
Reflecting on the fleeting nature of life and the enduring legacy of love and connection




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Samurai

Ah caca, scale skin, left alone
Revise me longing
My sister, she's my waiting owl
Don't stop believing

I'm just the last to kick the cup
You think you know me oh, just shut the fuck up
I keep my word 'cause I'm bound to get it right
Standin' up tall, and I'm jack, I'm jackin', I'm bustin' balls
To get back, and up again, I know my mind is set
Why is you still talkin' and the world just got to me today
Oh, what we say, love and adore yeah

My child your child, let him go
Leave her believe her my sister she's a waiting owl
Ya can't stop believing

I'm just the last to kick the cup
Oh you don't know me oh, just shut the fuck up
I keep my word, 'cause I'm bound to get it right
Standin' up tall, and I'm jack, I'm jackin', I'm bustin' balls
To get back, and up again, I know my mind is set
Why is you still talkin' and the world just got to me today
Oh, what we say, love and adore
What's stolen, oh, when it's over



All comments from YouTube:

kusa

i am quite literally listening to this on christmas

indigosbiggestfan

me too

StreetCarp976

same lol

ren

akechi goro listening to deftones?

kusa

@ren yes, because i am based

Aidante

Deftones and persona fan

J3T SKR3VM

they have so much hidden stuff

Samurai

Ah caca, scale skin, left alone
Revise me longing
My sister, she's my waiting owl
Don't stop believing

I'm just the last to kick the cup
You think you know me oh, just shut the fuck up
I keep my word 'cause I'm bound to get it right
Standin' up tall, and I'm jack, I'm jackin', I'm bustin' balls
To get back, and up again, I know my mind is set
Why is you still talkin' and the world just got to me today
Oh, what we say, love and adore yeah

My child your child, let him go
Leave her believe her my sister she's a waiting owl
Ya can't stop believing

I'm just the last to kick the cup
Oh you don't know me oh, just shut the fuck up
I keep my word, 'cause I'm bound to get it right
Standin' up tall, and I'm jack, I'm jackin', I'm bustin' balls
To get back, and up again, I know my mind is set
Why is you still talkin' and the world just got to me today
Oh, what we say, love and adore
What's stolen, oh, when it's over

william smith

Just watched the 92 live interview and set for the first time. Killer !!!

Agustín C.

So good

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