Around The Fur

Vanity and Glamour: Unraveling Deftones' Profound Message in 'Around The Fur'
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Lyrics

Hey vanity, this vile's empty, so are you

Addressing someone obsessed with their appearance and superficiality, indicating they're as empty as the container they use for their vanity.

Hey glamorous, this vile's not God anymore, yeah

Referencing the loss of significance or reverence associated with glamour and beauty, implying a rejection of its divine or supreme status.


Speak, I don't get it

Expressing confusion or a lack of comprehension.

Should I ignore the fashion or go by the book

Questioning whether to disregard current trends or follow established norms.

I don't want it

Rejecting the aforementioned dilemma or choice.

I just want your eyes fixated on me

Desiring undivided attention from the listener.

Coming back ah

An interjection indicating a return or a repetition of a situation.

Coming back around the fur

Reiterating a return to a certain state or situation, possibly relating to an animalistic or primal nature.


Prostitute, climb back down from the floor

Addressing someone in a derogatory manner, possibly indicating a perceived degradation or submission.

Please don't fuck around and die like this

Pleading for someone to avoid self-destructive behavior or actions.

'Cause I love her

Expressing love or care for someone amidst concern for their well-being.


Speak, I don't get it

Repeating confusion or a lack of understanding.

Should I ignore the fashionOr go by the book

Reiterating the dilemma of conforming to fashion trends or established norms.

I don't want it

Re-emphasizing rejection of the aforementioned choice or dilemma.

I just want your eyes fixated on me

Desiring focused attention from the listener, echoing the sentiment from earlier in the song.

Coming back ah

Repeatedly indicating a return to a certain primal or animalistic state or behavior.

Coming back around the fur

Reiterating a return to a specific situation or state, possibly associated with an animalistic or primal nature.


Take, it takes my eyes again

Expressing that something captivates or seizes attention once more.

The fur, the fur, around, to me make it fine

Referring to an indistinct aspect ('the fur') that contributes to making things acceptable or fine.

Speak, speak, you're so bad to me

Addressing someone, possibly in frustration, highlighting their negative impact or behavior.

I don't wanna get pissed off, but anyway

Expressing a desire not to become angry or irritated despite the circumstances.

Come on, came so far

Reflecting on progress made or the distance covered in a journey or situation.

I'm innocent, drop your weapons and come on

Claiming innocence and urging someone to cease hostilities or conflict.

Speak, you're a liar, you're lying

Accusing someone of dishonesty or deceit, indicating indifference towards their actions.

I don't care about, ah

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The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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