Engine Number 9
Deftones Lyrics


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This ain't no motherfuckin' stick up
Just pick the stick up and watch it roll real close
Rolling out my hand till it cracks to that fucking dome
Living of the curb that peels you from the curb

I lick the rest off do you dig, many in 93
Been making fools bout round, bumping around me
You'll want to run straight from underground
At the best walk the live from the verb
On the beats I won't see your fuckin' head
(Whore)

Peers I flow and mother she
Won't drain herself and won't be caught to live
All live in a big world inside just because
My life is unrise wipe, the lyrical did, did

Get straight quickly
Been making fools bout 'round, bumping 'round me
You'll want to see from underground
When no one else walks the live from the verb
Now come in and see your fuckin' head
(Whore)

Peers I flow and mother she
Won't drain herself and won't be caught to live
She did what, she did what, she did what
Just because my life is unrise wipe
The lyrical did, did, wipe, did, wipe, did

Last one wipe, lyrical did
Last one wipe, lyrical did

Begin in me because
My psycho wipe What lyrical did
Stop the fuckin' wipe the lyrical did




Big into the wipe, did, wipe, did
Wipe, did, wipe, did, no more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Engine Number 9" by Deftones are complex and cryptic. The song appears to be about the harsh realities of living on the streets, with lyrics referencing drug use, violence, and poverty. The opening lines, "This ain't no motherfuckin' stick up / Just pick the stick up and watch it roll real close" suggest a willingness to engage in a dangerous situation without backing down. The use of harsh language and explicit descriptions of violence may be seen as a reflection of the frustration and anger felt by those living in poverty and struggling to survive in difficult circumstances.


The song shifts between rap-like verses and heavy, distorted guitar riffs, giving it a disjointed and chaotic feel. The repeated phrase "my life is un-rise-wipe" may be interpreted as a commentary on the transitory nature of life and the struggle to maintain a sense of stability in a constantly changing world. The use of distorted vocals and electronic effects further adds to the sense of disorientation and chaos.


Line by Line Meaning

This ain't no motherfuckin' stick up
This is not a robbery.


Just pick the stick up and watch it roll real close
Just pick up the stick and see it closely.


Rolling out my hand till it cracks to that fucking dome
I keep rolling the stick until it cracks against my head.


Living of the curb that peels you from the curb
Living on the streets can make you feel isolated.


I lick the rest off do you dig, many in 93
In 1993, a lot of people were into the same things as me.


Been making fools bout round, bumping around me
People around me are being foolish and reckless.


You'll want to run straight from underground
You'll want to leave the underground and escape.


At the best walk the live from the verb
The best way to live is to take action.


On the beats I won't see your fuckin' head
I won't pay attention to your distractions.


(Whore)
This is a derogatory term used to insult or degrade women.


Peers I flow and mother she
My peers can relate to my life experiences, and my mother understands me.


Won't drain herself and won't be caught to live
She won't let herself be drained or burdened.


All live in a big world inside just because
We all have our own big worlds inside of us, for our own reasons.


My life is unrise wipe, the lyrical did, did
My life is like a blank slate, and my lyrics fill it in.


Get straight quickly
Get focused and on track quickly.


Now come in and see your fuckin' head
I dare you to come closer and try messing with me.


She did what, she did what, she did what
This line is unclear.


Last one wipe, lyrical did
This line is unclear.


Begin in me because
Everything starts with me.


My psycho wipe What lyrical did
My lyrics express my inner thoughts and emotions.


Stop the fuckin' wipe the lyrical did
Stop trying to erase or silence my lyrics.


Big into the wipe, did, wipe, did
This line is unclear.


Wipe, did, wipe, did, no more
This line is unclear.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABE CUNNINGHAM, ABRAN CUNNINGHAM, CHI CHENG, CHINO MORENO, CHINO CAMILO MORENO, STEPHEN CARPENTER

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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.

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