What Happened To You?
Deftones (Koi No Yokan 2012) Lyrics
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I’ve sailed with you
From the shore to the gates
We sway
We’re alive somewhere else
Far ahead of our time
We perform the ornate escape
We’re alive somewhere else
Still asleep someplace new
We’re ahead of our time
Floating through
The sky is falling down
This night belongs to you
Forty years in the winds
I’ve played with you.
For the rest of our days
I’ll remain
The sky is falling down
The night is calling you
A star is burning out
The sky belongs to you
We’re alive somewhere else
Still asleep someplace new
Far ahead of our time now
Floating through
The lyrics in Deftones' "What Happened To You?" explore the idea of two people being connected and disconnected at the same time. The first verse describes the singer sailing with someone in the winds of their cape, symbolizing the journey they're taking together. They're alive somewhere else, far ahead of their time, suggesting that their connection exists outside of the present moment. However, in the second verse, they break in two and perform an ornate escape. The connection is temporary, and they eventually go their separate ways.
Despite their separation, the chorus comes back to the idea that they're still alive somewhere else, still asleep someplace new, and floating through time. The bond they created was so strong that it exists outside the physical world. The end of the song brings the circle back to the beginning, emphasizing the longevity of their connection. They've played together for forty years, and the singer will remain connected to the other person for the rest of their days.
Overall, "What Happened To You?" is a contemplation of what it means to be connected to someone. The lyrics suggest that the bond can exist in various ways, whether it's just for a moment or spans decades. Regardless of the outcome, the connection remains a part of who we are.
Line by Line Meaning
In the winds of your cape
I have been with you through tumultuous times
I’ve sailed with you
I have journeyed with you through life
From the shore to the gates
Through various stages of our lives, we have been together
We sway
We move together effortlessly and naturally
We’re alive somewhere else
We are transcendent and exist on another level
Far ahead of our time
We are ahead of the current state of things
In a game of display we break in two
We have had to navigate through difficult situations and relationships and have come out the other side transformed
We perform the ornate escape
Our journey has been intricate, complex, and beautiful
Still asleep someplace new
We are continuously evolving and will experience new awakenings
The sky is falling down
We are going through hardship and change, but we will overcome it
This night belongs to you
You are in control of your fate
Forty years in the winds
We have had a long history together
For the rest of our days
Our connection will last a lifetime
The night is calling you
Your destiny awaits
A star is burning out
The end of one chapter is occurring, but a new one is beginning
The sky belongs to you
You have the power to shape your future
Floating through
We are moving forward without hesitation
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABE CUNNINGHAM, CHINO CAMILO MORENO, FRANK MIRELEZ DELGADO, SERGIO VEGA, STEPHEN CARPENTER
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@tomas_horn
In the winds of your cape
I've sailed with you
From the shore to the gates
We sway...
We're alive somewhere else
Far ahead of our time...
In a game of display we break in two
We perform the ornate escape...
We're alive somewhere else
Still asleep someplace new
We're ahead of our time
Floating through...
The sky is falling down
This night belongs to you
Forty years in the winds
I've played with you
For the rest of our days I'll remain...
The sky is falling down
The night is calling you
A star is burning out
The sky belongs to you
We're alive somewhere else
Still asleep someplace new
Far ahead of our time
Now floating through
@Randomstlhero
I just drove 4 hours through Missouri’s rolling hills listening to this song on repeat. I swear depression sucks, but I will keep fighting. Much love to anyone feeling down.
@leevancleef4124
love to you my brother ❤️
as Deftones fans we’re all a big family, I also came out of long time of struggle with myself. Finally found a girl and maybe it’s going be something serious. time will see… peace from germany 🇩🇪❤️
@ZippiestArc2206
It will get better. Deftones is a lifesaver and I’m glad your able to keep pushing forward! We all are together in support of one another, so I hope you continue this journey with an open-mind. Σ'αγαπώ για πάντα (Love You Forever) from Greece ❤ 🇬🇷 2:25
@DB-xo6xh
❤ from Cali
@arowland420
How you doing now, roughly 11 months later? hope things have gotten better man.
@Randomstlhero
I appreciate the helpful comments everyone!
@Luca-sx7tb
His voice is one of the most beautiful voices in the history of music in my opinion
@pierregarnier6451
Luca Ω only in studio recordings...
@blueskythinking4745
Lol that's bullshit his just as good live and don't show me one show where his vocals were off because if you expect a perfect performance every night you're an idiot
@blueskythinking4745
And that's not realistic