Moana
Deftones Lyrics


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Somehow calm as she walks on stage
Her entire empire becomes your taste
Your taste
Show me

Come on
Let me know what you're like
Let me know what you're like
What's your taste?

I bet she carves your heart when she walks onstage
Her empire slowly becomes your place
Your place
Show me

Come on
Let me know what you're like
Let me know what you're like
In your place
Your place (place)

Somehow calm as she walks offstage
An entire empire
Recall your face
Your face
Show me

Come on
Let me know what you're like




Let me know what you're like
Your face, your face

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Deftones's song "Moana" seem to be about the captivating presence of a woman who takes the stage. The song describes how she has the power to seduce and capture the admiration of the audience. The artist uses vivid imagery to depict the woman's effect on the crowd. When she walks on stage, her "entire empire becomes your taste." She carves into the audience members' hearts with her performance, and her "empire slowly becomes your place." The lyrics also suggest a sense of longing or desire for this woman as the artist pleads, "Let me know what you're like," and asks to be shown by saying, "Show me, come."


The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Let me know what you're like" and adds the line "In your place" at the end. The repetition of this line adds to the sense of obsession with the woman's presence and power over the crowd. The bridge of the song returns to the imagery of the woman and her impact on the audience. As she walks offstage, her "entire empire recall your face," causing her to leave a lasting impression on the viewer. The song concludes with the repetition of "Let me know what you're like" and the phrase "Your face, your face," emphasizing the power and allure of the woman.


Line by Line Meaning

Somehow calm as she walks on stage
The girl is able to maintain a peaceful demeanor as she steps onto the stage


Her entire empire becomes your taste
The performer's presence and artistry captivate and consume the audience


Your taste
The singer is inviting listeners to share their own preferences and desires


Show me
The artist requests a demonstration or display of something interesting or captivating


Come
The artist wants the other person to approach or join them


Let me know what you're like
The singer wants to understand the other person's personality and character


What's your taste?
The artist is asking the listener about their own preferred style or genre of music


I bet she carves your heart when she walks onstage
The performer's charm and skill are capable of eliciting strong emotions and feelings in the audience


Her empire slowly becomes your place
The performer's influence and power are transferred to the listener


Your place
The singer is emphasizing the connection and ownership felt by the listener towards their surroundings


In your place, your place
The singer is repeating this to emphasize the importance of the listener's feelings of belonging and comfort


Somehow calm as she walks offstage
The performer is able to maintain their composure even when leaving the stage after such a captivating performance


An entire empire recall your face
The performer's influence and impact are remembered and felt by the audience long after they have left


Your face
The singer is emphasizing the importance of the listener's unique identity and individuality




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.

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