Subliminal
Deftones Lyrics


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Flashing pictures on my screen
Shown too quickly too be seen
Does not register in my conscious mind
Propaganda of another kind

They're fucking with me subliminally! (2x)

Danger - Nightmare - Doomsday - Nightmare - Murder
Nightmare - Nightmare - Nightmare
Danger - Nightmare - Doomsday - Nightmare - Murder (2x)

They're fucking with me subliminally (4x)

Watching T.V. I start to cry
For no reason, I don't know why
Could it be from messages on my T.V.
Which I'm getting subliminally...

They're fucking with me subliminally (4x)

Danger - Nightmare - Doomsday - Nightmare - Murder




Nightmare - Nightmare - Nightmare
Danger - Nightmare - Doomsday - Nightmare - Murder (2x)

Overall Meaning

The Deftones' song Subliminal tackles the theme of perceived government control and manipulation of the masses through subliminal messaging present in mass media, such as television. The song describes flashing pictures on TV screens that are shown too quickly to be seen, which do not register in conscious minds and are propaganda of another kind. The singer of the song declares that he is being f*cked with subliminally in this way, and the chorus reinforces that message with a mixture of danger, nightmare, doomsday, and murder. They all play out like a scary dream in a cycle of repetition, leaving the listener to question if it's real.


The second verse takes the same structure as the first, with the singer watching TV and suddenly starting to cry for no apparent reason. The song then insinuates that the reason for these random tears might be subliminal messages received through the TV. The character is adamant that he is being manipulated without his knowledge, culminating in the chorus again.


Despite being a relatively unknown track from the Deftones' Adrenaline album, many fans of the band treasure this song for its unique subject matter and frenetic energy. It's not the only track by the Deftones with political messages, but it's one of their earliest expressions that delve into how the government and media can influence the public's beliefs through their messages. Leading up to the 2000 release of White Pony, which achieved mainstream success and a Grammynod, Subliminalonly saw fruition as an album in Australia and New Zealand.


Line by Line Meaning

Flashing pictures on my screen
Images displayed too quickly to consciously process


Shown too quickly too be seen
Images that are presented too quickly for a person to consciously perceive


Does not register in my conscious mind
The mind does not immediately comprehend the image


Propaganda of another kind
A hidden message or agenda that is being communicated


They're fucking with me subliminally! (2x)
The secret messaging is interfering with my thoughts and perception


Danger - Nightmare - Doomsday - Nightmare - Murder
A series of negative, alarming, or frightening words


Nightmare - Nightmare - Nightmare
A repetition of negative imagery or messages


Watching T.V. I start to cry
Television causing a negative emotional response


For no reason, I don't know why
Unable to understand the source of the negative emotion


Could it be from messages on my T.V.
Could the negative emotion be related to subconscious messages on television?


Which I'm getting subliminally...
Messages that are not consciously perceived


They're fucking with me subliminally (4x)
The secret messaging is having a profound, negative effect


Danger - Nightmare - Doomsday - Nightmare - Murder
Repetition of negative words or concepts


Nightmare - Nightmare - Nightmare
Repeating negative imagery or messages


Danger - Nightmare - Doomsday - Nightmare - Murder (2x)
Repetition of negative, alarming or frightening words




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