Engine No.9
Deftones · B-Sides & Rarities [2005]
This ain't no motherfuckin' stick up, pick the stick up
And watch it roll real close, rolling out of my hand 'til
It cracks to that fucking dome, living off the curb
That peels you from the curb, A lick rest off, Do you dig
Many in '93 Been making them fools go 'bout
round bumping around me, you'll want to run from underground
At the best walk the line from the verb
On the beats I won't see your fuckin' head
Peers I flow, and mother she
Won't drain herself, And won't be caught in
And live in a big world - began just because
My life's unrise-WIPE
Lyrical-DID
Because my life's unrise-WIPE
Lyrical-DID
I get more shit out
Bringin' in because
My life's unrise-WIPE
Lyrical-DID
Because my life's unrise-WIPE
Lyrical-DID
Get straight quickly
Making fools go down, bumping around me
You'll want to see from underground
To that side five blocks from the verb
Now 'cause he can't see you fuckin' head
Peers I flow, and mother she
Won't drain herself, And won't be caught in this big
She did what, She did what, She did what, She did...
Because my life's unrise-WIPE
Lyrical-DID
Because my life's unrise-WIPE
Lyrical-DID
I get into shit
Bringin' in because
My life's unrise-WIPE
Lyrical-DID
Let me to
Lyrical-DID
Bringin' to the
Wipe Did, Wipe Did
Love mother...in
Cut it in!
That's why(why?) lyrical (2x)
Bringin' in because
My life's unrise-WIPE
Lyrical-DID
Motherfucker-WIPE
Lyrical-DID
Make it to the
Wipe Did, Wipe Did (2x)
No More!
Engine No.9
Deftones' "Engine No.9" stands as a pivotal track on their 2005 compilation, "B-Sides & Rarities," showcasing the band's signature blend of alternative metal and alternative rock. Recorded during a period of intense experimentation, the song features the distinctive vocal style of Chino Moreno, who delivered a haunting, ethereal performance that became a hallmark of his solo work with Deftones. The track exemplifies the group's ability to merge heavy, distorted guitars with atmospheric textures and melodic sensibilities, creating a soundscape that resonated deeply with fans of the genre. Its inclusion in this collection highlights the band's dedication to exploring diverse musical territories beyond their mainstream hits, cementing their legacy as innovators in the nu-metal and alternative rock scenes of the late 1990s and early 2000s.