The album art for the single is titled "Bandaged Love" by Ashley Macomber.
==MUSIC VIDEO==
The music video for "Hexagram" shows excited fans entering a building to watch a live performance of the song. As such, the majority of the video focuses on this performance, with small exceptions like a shirtless, incapacitated Moreno lying on the floor during the moody bridge. Audio for the video is entirely off the studio recording until the very end which features live crowd noise. Many shots during intense screaming revolve around other band members as such intense vocal performance would be impractical in an actual live setting. "Hexagram" found significant airplay on Headbangers Ball and Uranium in late 2003.
==RECEPTION==
In reviewing Deftones, Stephen Thomas Erlewine writes that "Hexagram," the album's opener, "hits hard — harder than they ever have, revealing how mushy Staind is, or how toothless Linkin Park is."
==TRACK LISTING==
All tracks written by Deftones.
1. "Hexagram" – 4:08
2. "Bloody Cape" – 3:38
3. "Lovers" – 4:12
Hexagram
Deftones Lyrics
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Death is the standard breach for a complex prize
I think it's sweet of you and your parents are proud
But I would expect it from anyone now to protect life's indigenous sound
Worship, play, play
Worship, play, play
Worship, play, play
Worship, play
Worship, worship, play
Worship, play, play
Worship, play, play
Worship, play, play
Worship, play
Worship, worship
How the streets, they swell
While the animals make their way through the crowds
If you keep listening, you can hear it for miles
God, I trust everyone quicker with every faint smile
Worship, play, play
Worship, play
Worship, play, play
Worship, play, play
Worship, play, play
Worship, worship, play
Worship, play, play
Worship, worship, play
Worship, play, play
Worship, worship, play, play
Worship, play, play
Worship, play, play
Worship, play, play
Worship, play
Worship, worship
And the crowd goes wild
And the camera makes you seasick
God, it's so sweet of you and I know you're proud
And the car bomb hits quick, faint smile
It's the same sound
It's the same, same sound
And the crowd goes wild
And the camera makes you seasick
God, it's so sweet of you and you know I'm proud
And the car bomb tick ticks with the same sound
It's the same sound
With the same sound
The song "Hexagram" by Deftones is a commentary on war, violence, and their consequences. The opening line, "Paint the streets in white", is a reference to the bloodshed that occurs in wars. The lyric "Death is the standard breach for a complex prize" is about how people are willing to give up their lives for a perceived prize or reward. The singer then goes on to criticize society for valuing these types of sacrifices, stating "But I would expect it from anyone now to protect life's indigenous sound..." - suggesting that people should value life and peace more.
The next verse discusses the chaos of war, with the "animals" (soldiers) making their way through crowds of people. The lyric "And trust everyone quicker with every faint smile" is about how war creates a sense of paranoia and distrust. The chorus ("Worship, play, play...") seems to be a call to action, suggesting that people should prioritize worship of a higher power and play (as in music or art) over violence and war.
The final verse describes the aftermath of a violent event, likening it to the feeling of seasickness from too much camera movement. The "car bomb" is a clear reference to terrorism, and the repetition of "faint smile" throughout the song serves to highlight the contrast between the horror of the situation and the complacency of those who witness it.
Line by Line Meaning
Paint the streets in white
Darkness and death prevail here, leaving streets empty and devoid of life
Death is the standard breach for a complex prize
Death is commonplace in this world, a price paid for complex experiences and emotions
I think it's sweet of you and your parents are proud
Despite the bleakness of this world, there are still those who find positivity and cause for celebration
But I would expect it from anyone now to protect life's indigenous sound...
In the face of death and darkness, clinging to and protecting the inherent beauty and value of life is crucial
Worship, play, play (3x)
Repeating the mantra of valuing and celebrating life through worship and play
Worship, play, Worship, play///Worship-Worship///
Repetition and emphasis of the importance of worshipping and playing, and the merging of the two
How the streets they swell
Despite their emptiness, the streets still manage to overflow with darkness and death
While the animals make their way through the crowds
Amidst the death and decay, the instinct for survival remains strong in all beings
If you keep listening you can hear it for miles
The message of life and the value of its indigenous sound can be heard far and wide if one truly listens
And trust everyone quicker with every faint smile...
Even amidst the darkness, small moments of happiness and connection can build trust and unity
And the crowd goes wild
Amidst the bleakness, there are still moments of joy and excitement
And the camera makes you seasick
Despite the celebration, the chaos and confusion of this world can still have its disorienting effects
God it's so sweet of you and I know you're proud
Despite the hardships, there are still those who find joy and pride in the world they inhabit
And the car bomb hits quick click, click, click, faint smile...
Even amidst the celebration, the ever-present threat of violence looms, punctuating moments of happiness with abrupt danger
It's the same sound... it's the same, same... sound....
Despite the chaos and diversity of this world, there are still underlying themes and connections that bind it together
With the same sound... hexagram
The repeated theme of valuing and protecting life's indigenous sound culminates in the hexagram, a symbol of unity and balance
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abran Cunningham, Chino Camilo Moreno, Frank Delgado, Stephen Carpenter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@anti-ethniccleansing465
I was fortunate enough to be there that day, and was in the video ever so briefly...
I was wearing a Far band shirt that day, which the Deftones band members really appreciated, and thus approach me about it. If you are a Deftones fan, you will know why they appreciated seeing someone support their friends in the band Far.
Anyways, Chi was in fact in a great mood that day! He was so happy and friendly and chill. I’m glad I got to meet him, and he is sorely missed!
We are all so grateful that the band carried on indeed, for what a staggering amount of amazing music they have continued to create since Chi’s passing.
To be honest with you… I think that this is only possible to happen when it isn’t a front man vocalist that dies in a band.
If you think about it, what would Nirvana be without Kurt Cobain? And even though I’m not that big of a Lincoln Park fan, what would their band be without Chester? Stone Temple Pilots without Scott Weiland? Mother Love Bone without Andy? Alice in Chains without Layne??
I could go on… The bands that tried to continue without the original lead singer simply weren’t given a fuck about anymore, because when a singer is so mind blowingly good and was such a huge part in creating the very sound/character of a band, it always seems to go terribly when they are replaced.
The replacements NEVER remotely hold a candle to the original, and they will always constantly be compared and contrast did and not respected because they aren’t original sounding – they are trying to copy what someone else sounded like.
As much as I love the musicians so much and Deftones, I honestly don’t think that they would have been able to continue with such a successful following if it was Chino that died instead.
Many musicians can copy what other musicians wrote in a band as far as instruments (or be good enough to create music for new albums), but there is just no replacing vocalists without completely destroying the sound of the band or watering it down to an extreme extent.
@ErrorhMakro
Yeah, that guitar riff sets the feeling for this song.
" While the Animals make their way through the CROWWWWD ! "
" And the camera makes you SEE SIIIICK ! "
" God it's so sweet of you, and I know you're proud ! "
Damn near shed a tear everytime.
Too much feeling behind those lyrics.
@bram.gestalt
Lyrics:
Paint the streets in white
Death is the standard breach for a complex prize
I think it's sweet of you and your parents are proud
But I would expect it from anyone now to protect life's indigenous sound...
Worship, play, play (3x)
Worship, play, Worship, play///Worship-Worship///
Play and worship, Play, Play (3x)
Play and worship, Play///Worship-Worship///
How the streets they swell
While the animals make their way through the crowds
If you keep listening you can hear it for miles
And trust everyone quicker with every faint smile....
Worship, play, play
Worship, play, Worship, play
Play and worship, Play, Play
Play and worship, Play, Play///Worship-Worship///(3x)
Play and worship, Play, Play (3x)
Play and worship, Play///Worship-Worship///
And the crowd goes wild
And the camera makes you seasick
God it's so sweet of you and I know you're proud
And the car bomb hits quick click, click, click, faint smile...
It's the same sound... it's the same, same... sound....
And the crowd goes wild
And the camera makes you seasick
God it's so sweet of you and you know I'm proud
And the car bomb tick ticks with the same sounds
It's the same sound
With the same sound... hexagram
@matthewgarnier7701
Paint the streets in white
Death is the standard breach for a complex prize
I think it's sweet of you and your parents are proud
But I would expect it from anyone now to protect life's indigenous sound...
Worship, play, play (3x)
Worship, play, Worship, play///Worship-Worship///
Play and worship, Play, Play (3x)
Play and worship, Play///Worship-Worship///
How the streets they swell
While the animals make their way through the crowds
If you keep listening you can hear it for miles
And trust everyone quicker with every faint smile....
Worship, play, play
Worship, play, Worship, play
Play and worship, Play, Play
Play and worship, Play, Play///Worship-Worship///(3x)
Play and worship, Play, Play (3x)
Play and worship, Play///Worship-Worship///
And the crowd goes wild
And the camera makes you seasick
God it's so sweet of you and I know you're proud
And the car bomb hits quick click, click, click, faint smile...
It's the same sound... it's the same, same... sound....
And the crowd goes wild
And the camera makes you seasick
God it's so sweet of you and you know I'm proud
And the car bomb tick ticks with the same sounds
It's the same sound
With the same sound... hexagram
@elemileTLDR
Deftones are a tribute to the harmony and poetry of noise.
Insanely beautiful and refined while at the edge.
@snortingtidepods3636
this song is about serving in iraq
@Forestgravy90
snorting tide pods it's about Palestinians
@michaelotis223
@@snortingtidepods3636 Explain
@Ovie_1
Well said. Great comment.
@Swift2810
Most perfect comment on deftones
@EdRickerVlogs
This song (and album) is the soundtrack to my junior year in high school. It was 2005 and I was 16. I had just started working at a grocery store. I remember being blown away by the intensity and the balls-to-the wall vocals and performance of this video. Somehow extremely emotional and soaringly beautiful, and almost too much for me to handle on my first listen. My intrigue brought me back, and the album became one of the first purchases I made with my own money.
One day I came home to my mom reorganizing my closet. My extremely conservative parents ended up finding my CD collection while it was still in its infancy (maybe 8 or 9 albums max), combed through the lyric sheets, and threw away everything except an instrumental Joe Satriani album. The only other album that survived was this one, Deftones Self-titled, because it was in my CD player in the car. The case and lyric sheet was thrown away with the rest.
Even though at this point it's scratched up and barely plays, I regard this album as a trophy from my teenage years...a win for creativity and expression in a very sheltered upbringing.
@Justpassingby204
Loved this story, thank you!
@kevindorman8385
Cool story
@tfwnoyandere
wow