The enhanced CD physical release showcases an edited rehearsal of the song as well as a full-length rehearsal which can be viewed after completing “Joystick”, a game portion of the enhanced material. The game plays similarly to Pac-Man, with the player controlling the white pony on the cover artwork and avoiding the heads of the Deftones members while collecting music notes to a MIDI of the "My Own Summer"verse riff. The full-length clip is shown after beating the sixth level.
It also provided the band with their only Grammy Award up to this point, winning for Best Metal Performance at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2001.
Elite
Deftones Lyrics
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You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
You like attention
It proves to you you're alive
Stop parading your angles
Confused? You'll know when you're ripe
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
You're pregnant
With all this space
Thick with honey
But I lost my taste
You're into depression
'Cause it matches your eyes
Stop the faux to be famous
Confused? You'll know when you're ripe
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
You're pregnant
With all this space
Thick with Honey
But I've lost my taste
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
You're pregnant
With all this space
Thick with Honey
But I've lost my taste
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
The lyrics of Deftones's song Elite can be interpreted as a commentary on the obsession with fame and attention in our society. The repeated line "When you're ripe, you'll bleed out of control" suggests that there comes a point when one has had enough attention or fame, and it becomes overwhelming and destructive. The lines "You like attention/ It proves to you you're alive" and "You're into depression/ 'Cause it matches your eyes" highlight the idea that seeking attention and being famous can be a double-edged sword, leading to both validation and a sense of emptiness or despair.
The line "You're pregnant/ With all this space/ Thick with honey/ But I've lost my taste" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the excess and abundance that come with fame, but ultimately leave one feeling unsatisfied or empty. The image of being pregnant with space suggests that there is a void that needs to be filled, but even the sweetness of the honey is no longer appealing.
Overall, Elite is a critique of the culture of celebrity and the dangers of seeking fame and attention at any cost. The repeated refrain of bleeding out of control suggests that this pursuit can lead to destruction and chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you have reached a certain level of maturity and emotional vulnerability, you will experience intense emotions and feel like you are losing control.
You like attention
It proves to you you're alive
Stop, parading your angles
Confused? You'll know when you're ripe
You enjoy receiving attention from others because it reaffirms your existence and identity. However, this obsession with attention-seeking can lead to confusion and chaos, which you will eventually realize when you mature and become more self-aware.
You're pregnant
With all this space
Thick with honey
But I've lost my taste
You feel like you are full of potential and creativity, yet you are not fulfilling that potential, causing a feeling of stagnation and dissatisfaction in yourself and others around you.
You're into depression
'Cause it matches your eyes
Stop, the faux to be famous
Confused? you know when you're ripe
You find yourself drawn to darkness and despair, perhaps as a way to identify with others or to feel a sense of belonging. However, you will eventually realize that this is not a sustainable or healthy way to live, and that true fulfillment comes from being authentic and honest with oneself.
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you reach a certain level of emotional maturity, you will experience intense and overwhelming emotions that you will struggle to control.
You're pregnant
With all this space
Thick with Honey
But I've lost my taste
You feel like you are full of unfulfilled potential, yet the excess of this potential makes it hard for anyone, including yourself, to appreciate it.
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
As you mature and experience the world, you will be overwhelmed with intense and uncontrollable emotions that will push you to the limits of what you are capable of handling.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chino Camilo Moreno, Chi Cheng, Abe Cunningham, Stephen Carpenter
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LYRICS:
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
You like attention
It proves to you you're alive
Stop, parading your angles
Confused? You'll know when you're ripe
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
You're pregnant
With all this space
Thick with honey
But I've lost my taste
You're into depression
'Cause it matches your eyes
Stop, the faux to be famous
Confused? you know when you're ripe
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
You're pregnant
With all this space
Thick with Honey
But I've lost my taste
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
You're pregnant
With all this space
Thick with Honey
But I've lost my taste
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
Boltzmann Brain
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
You like attention
It proves to you you're alive
Stop, parading your angles
Confused? You'll know when you're ripe
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
You're pregnant
With all this space
Thick with honey
But I've lost my taste
You're into depression
'Cause it matches your eyes
Stop, the faux to be famous
Confused? You'll know when you're ripe
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
You're pregnant
With all this space
Thick with Honey
But I've lost my taste
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
You're pregnant
With all this space
Thick with Honey
But I've lost my taste
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
You'll bleed out of control
When you're ripe
You'll bleed out of control
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T V
"Your into depression because it matches your eyes" best line ever
Mikey Johnson
I agree 100%
Mick aka MusicMagicTM
Absolutely !!! ...and I’m super glad that Deftones are currently back with Ohms, a fresh album, beyond compare!
Venus
@Mick aka MusicMagicTM i fuckin love Deftones ❤️ ❤️🔥
Eric Morrison
"you enter depression"
En3mySpott3d
You're*
Aaryaman Nambiar
Absolutely deserved the Grammy... What's shocking is that this is the only Grammy nomination they've ever gotten, and they won!
Rick Clark
Im the 100th like
Perseus
they're getting another one this year for ohms i believe unless this one last year was for ohms as well
Perseus
never mind this grammy was in 2001