Diamond Eyes
Deftones Lyrics
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Till we all get off
I will take you away with me
Once and for all
Time will see us realign
Diamonds rain across the sky
Shower me into the same realm
Calculate our embrace
Hold on (come with me now)
Right away, outer space with me
Once and for all
Time will see us realign
Diamonds rain across the sky
Shower me into the same realm
Time will see us realign
Diamonds reign across the sky
I will lead us to the same realm
When the coffin shakes
And the needle breaks
Come right away with me
Come on, you'll see
Once and for all
Time will see us realign
Diamonds rain across the sky
Shower me into the same realm
Time will lead us to the same realm
I will lead us to the same realm
In Deftones' song "Diamond Eyes," the lyrics express a desire to escape the mundane and experience something greater. The first lines, "To the edge, till we all get off," set the tone for the rest of the song, implying that the singer wants to go as far as possible and achieve some sort of transcendence. The repetition of "once and for all" drives this message home, as if the singer is determined to accomplish something significant.
The image of diamonds raining across the sky adds to the sense of grandeur and beauty. The idea of being showered into the same realm implies a sort of unity or shared experience, as if the singer wants to bring someone else along on this journey. The line "Calculate our embrace" is intriguing because it suggests a certain level of planning or intentionality in the relationship. The lyrics throughout the song express a deep longing for something more, something that will take the listener beyond the confines of the ordinary world.
In terms of musicality, "Diamond Eyes" is characterized by heavy, distorted guitar riffs and pounding drum beats. The song showcases a signature Deftones sound that is at once aggressive and melodic. The chorus is particularly catchy, with the repetition of "time will see us realign" and "diamonds rain across the sky" driving the message home. Overall, "Diamond Eyes" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the human desire to break free from the ordinary and experience something transcendent.
Line by Line Meaning
To the edge
To the brink of our limits
Till we all get off
Until we reach our goals and desires
I will take you away with me
I will be your guide through this journey
Once and for all
This will be the final time we do this
Time will see us realign
In due time, we will find our way
Diamonds rain across the sky
A symbol of beauty falling before our eyes
Shower me into the same realm
Let me become one with you
Calculate
Examine and plan our moves
Our embrace
Our bond and unity
Hold on (Come with me now)
Keep holding me tightly and let's move forward
Right away
Immediately, without delay
Outer space with me
Let's reach for the stars together
When the coffin shakes
When life throws a curveball at us
And the needle breaks
And our plans fall apart
Come right away with me
Let's regroup and keep moving forward
Come on you'll see
Believe in me and trust the process
I will lead us to the same realm
I will be your compass and guide us to our destination
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abe Cunningham, Chino Camilo Moreno, Frank Mirelez Delgado, Sergio Vega, Stephen Carpenter
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Do yourself a favor and watch this amv : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY9NtuGarrI the audio is just a cover but the visuals are probably the closest representations of what I feel when listening to this kind of music
@fernandowong8838
"Diamond Eyes"
To the edge
Til we all get off
I will take you away with me
Once and for all
Time will see us realign
Diamonds rain across the sky
Shower me into the same realm
Calculate I'll embrace
Hold on, come with me now
Run away outer space with me
Once and for all
Time will see us realign
Diamonds rain across the sky
Shower me into the same realm
Time will see us realign
Diamonds rain across the sky
I will lead us to the same realm
Get Set!
When the coffin shakes
And the needle breaks
Come run away with me
Come on you'll see
Once and for all
Time will see us realign
Diamonds rain across the sky
Shower me into the same realm
Time will lead us to the same realm
I will lead us to the same realm
@descendng
That owl is fucking gorgeous
@gryminicrickets6400
+Coma yes
@OneMoreMileAnHour
Barn owl envy
@lal2235
I imagined an owl writing that in a computer
@Xeasar
Wow, you're so smart :O :O :O
@BoringSupreez
IGNORE OWL POSTERS
HIDE OWL POSTERS
DO NOT REPLY TO OWL POSTERS
@pankace3296
The chorus hitting is one of the most majestic sounds I've ever heard. This song is absolutely incredible.
@nicholasshade1366
I love this song. 🎧 I love Deftones.🌠 I love music.🤎
@DanS1
I agree. Amazing song. Legendary chorus. Sounds great through my sound system
@johnb382s
This and Rosemary are two of the most amazing songs Deftones ever wrote, they just hit different and have a deep soul touching feel.