They noticed that you're wa… Read Full Bio ↴Soon as you came in, all the beast went away
They noticed that you're warm, wait till you leave then come back for more...
The ropes hang to keep us all awake and I should have known
As soon as you came in, the agony went away
I noticed what you wore to everything we spoke and more...
And the ropes hang to keep us all awake and I should have known
It only takes one break of your pose to get off
To save our place... home with you... still the same song...
As soon as you came in is when I believe we both crashed course
And the ropes hang to keep us all awake and I should have known
It only takes one break of your pose to get off
And to save our place home with you all
That's all it takes
Well I should have known it's still the same song
Deathblow
Deftones Lyrics
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All the beasts went away
They noticed that you're warm
Wait until you leave
Then come back for more
The ropes hang to keep us all awake
And I should have known
As soon as you came in
The agony, it went away
I noticed what you wore
To everything
We spoke and more
The ropes hang to keep us all awake
And I should have known
It only takes one break of your pose to get off
To save our place, home with you
Still the same song
As soon as you came in
Is when I believe we both crashed course
The ropes hang to keep us all awake
And I should have known
It only takes one break of a pose to get off
And to save our place home with you all
That's all it takes
Well, I should have known
It's still the same song
It's still the same song
The lyrics of Deftones's "Deathblow" convey a sense of relief and comfort that comes with the arrival of a loved one, who seems to have the power to alleviate pain and suffering. The first verse talks about how, upon the arrival of this person, all the "beasts" (evil or negative feelings) seem to disappear. The persona notices that this person is warm and reassuring, and their presence has a calming effect. However, there is also a hint of sadness, as they must leave and the negative feelings will return.
The second verse talks about how the ropes are hanging, likely a metaphor for the struggles of life or the weight of the persona's problems, but this person's arrival has kept everyone awake and presumably given them hope. The persona realizes that they should have known that this person had the power to help them all along. The chorus talks about how a small change or break in this person's demeanor can bring them off their high and back to reality, but the persona is willing to follow them home to find solace. The repetition of "It's still the same song" implies that although the struggles may continue, this person's arrival has brought some temporary relief.
Line by Line Meaning
Soon as you came in, all the beast went away.
When you entered, our troubles disappeared because of your comforting presence.
They noticed that you're warm wait till you leave then come back for more
Others realize your warmth and will await your return to bask in it once more.
The ropes hang to keep us all awake
The ropes are suspended to prevent us from falling into the dreary unconsciousness of sleep.
And I should have known
I ought to have been aware of the impending danger.
As soon as you came in, the agony it went away
When you arrived, the pain dissipated, and relief took its place.
I noticed what you wore, to everything we spoke and more
I observed your attire and every word you uttered, among other things.
It only takes one break of your pose to get off
You need to abandon your composure just once to free yourself from captivity.
To save our place, home with you, still the same song
It is in your home with you that we can preserve a sense of stability and continue to experience the same song, the same harmonization.
As soon as you came in, is when I believe we both crashed course
We collided, figuratively speaking, the moment you arrived.
It only takes one break of a pose to get off
You merely have to change your posture once to undo the shackles.
And to save our place home with you all
We must remain unified with you in order to secure our vicinity.
That's all it takes?
That's the only requirement?
Well I should have known
I should have been aware of the potential outcome.
It's still the same song
The situation hasn't changed; it's still the familiar melody.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Frank Delgado, Abe Cunningham, Chi Cheng, Stephen Carpenter, Chino Camilo Moreno
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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.