Beware
Deftones / Saturday Night Wrist 2006 Lyrics
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That this could end, really
You should know I could never make it work
Wake up
Let's pretend, really
Really
Babe
Like gunfire
And you knew but you could never say
Then come forth 'cause it's coming round
Round the water
Beware the water
You should know
Babe
At least pretend you did know why
It's not like you watch so go on take a drink
Really
Babe
Do you like the way the water tastes
Like gunfire
You knew but it was never safe
Take one more 'cause it's coming round
Round the water
Beware the water
Beware the water
Teeth are dry
From wind blows
If you come drinking
There you go
Beware the water
Beware the water
Beware the water
Do you like the way the water tastes
Do you like the way the water tastes?
In Deftones' song Beware, the lyrics depict a dangerous and alluring scenario where the water is equated to gunfire, which signifies the risks involved in drinking it. The singer warns the listener to be cautious of the water and to beware of it, as taking a sip could result in something disastrous. The first verse emphasizes how the relationship between the singer and the listener could end and how the singer could never make it work. The chorus stresses the importance of the listener's knowledge about the water's taste and how it will come back to haunt them. The second verse repeats the warning of taking one more drink while the bridge of the song describes the physical impact of drinking the water.
Overall, the song's lyrics create an ominous and foreboding atmosphere, warning the listener of the impending danger they might face. Still, the lyrics' ambiguity also leaves room for interpretation, with possible allusions to addiction, toxic relationships, or even environmental issues.
Line by Line Meaning
You should know (by now) really
I am giving you a fair warning, you should know better by now.
That this could end, really
Our relationship is in danger of ending soon, and you should take that seriously.
You should know I could never make it work
I am incapable of keeping this relationship together, and you need to accept that.
Wake up
I am trying to get your attention and make you aware of our situation.
Let's pretend, really
We can try to ignore the issues we have, but that approach is not going to work for long.
Really
I am emphasizing the seriousness of what I am saying.
Babe
I am addressing you with affection.
Do you like the way the water tastes
Are you willing to ignore the warning signs and drink the water that is tainted with danger?
Like gunfire
The taste of the water is reminiscent of violence and conflict.
And you knew but you could never say
You are aware of the dangerous nature of the water, but you have been unwilling to acknowledge it out loud.
Then come forth 'cause it's coming round
The consequences of ignoring the warning signs are inevitably going to catch up with us.
Round the water
The danger is surrounding us, and we need to be cautious.
Beware the water
I am repeating the warning to emphasize the importance of heeding it.
You should know
I am repeating that you need to be aware of the danger we are facing.
At least pretend you did know why
Even if you were unaware of the danger before, you need to acknowledge it now and take it seriously.
It's not like you watch so go on take a drink
You have not been paying attention to the warning signs, so I am urging you to drink the water and face the consequences of your heedlessness.
Teeth are dry
We are experiencing the physical effects of dehydration from avoiding the tainted water.
From wind blows
The wind is exacerbating our dehydration and making it difficult to ignore the temptation of the water.
If you come drinking
If you choose to drink the water despite the warnings, you are putting yourself in danger.
There you go
I am acknowledging that you have made the choice to drink the water despite the warnings.
Beware the water
The warning stands strong, and it is imperative that we take it seriously.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABE CUNNINGHAM, ABRAN CUNNINGHAM, CHI CHENG, CHINO MORENO, CHINO CAMILO MORENO, FRANK DELGADO, STEPHEN CARPENTER
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