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Chino Moreno has stated that the lyrics for "Urantia" are unusually literal and descriptive compared to his typically "camouflaged" style.
: While the lyrics often depict a breakup or the remnants of a past relationship, the overall feeling is described by fans as "uplifting" and nostalgic rather than purely depressing. The Official Visualizer Deftones Urantia (Visualizer)
: The song paints a scenario of longing and nostalgia, with specific imagery like "circling around the lake," finding makeup and shoes "underneath the sheets," and fiddling with an ashtray to find a "cigarette pinkish red". Chino Moreno has stated that the lyrics for
: It opens with a driving "chugging" riff from guitarist Stephen Carpenter, which Chino Moreno has specifically noted for its thrash metal influence. : It opens with a driving "chugging" riff
Experience the official visualizer for Deftones' 'Urantia' here: Deftones – Urantia (Official Visualizer) YouTube• Sep 25, 2020
: Moreno delivers a "haunting, beguiling" performance that shifts from literal, descriptive storytelling in the verses to an emotionally charged, high-energy chorus.
The track showcases the band's signature "push and pull" dynamic: