Lotion
Deftones · Around The Fur [1997]
But the style's crumbling, covered, canned
It was sick and no you don't even know how it comes and
Shifts then gets ruined by you fucking slobs
It's classical, anyway
I can't help it, it makes me so sick
Over and over, it sits stiff
Bound with no heart, fine 'cause this is where the separation starts arising
I can see it coming over your cloud
It's classical, anyway
How cool are you? I remember
I feel sick
Just a bad call, it's so funny
How you think I'm so serious, but that's not it
The thing is I don't give enough to give a fuck
You're just plain boring and you bore me asleep
It's classical, anyway
How cool are you? I remember
I feel sick
Feel sickened
I feel sick
And who the fuck are you anyway, you fuck?
It's making sick sense seeing how you're sticking out
hardly and hoping money please arise up off the fucking knees
and hop off the train for a second and try to find your own fucking heart
It's classical, anyway
How cool are you? I remember
I feel sick
Feel sickened
I feel sick right there
Lotion
Deftones' 'Lotion' stands as a defining track from their 1997 debut album, 'Around The Fur.' Released during the height of the alternative metal and nu-metal movements, the song exemplifies the band's signature blend of heavy distortion and melodic sensibility. Frontman Chino Moreno's ethereal vocals contrast sharply with the driving rhythm section, creating an atmospheric soundscape that became a staple of their early discography. The recording captures the raw energy and experimental edge characteristic of the late 1990s, establishing Deftones as a pivotal force in the genre. As a key component of their foundational work, 'Lotion' remains a critical listen for fans exploring the band's evolution from their early roots to their later progressive directions.