Beauty School
Deftones · Diamond Eyes [2010]
When you take off your face
Put away all your teeth
And take us way underneath
Cause you could die if you take it alone
I watch you taste
And I see your face
And I know I'm alive
You're shooting stars
From the barrel of your eyes
It drives me crazy
Just drives me wild
I kinda like you when
When you make up them real
Take the phone in your room
Stop the tape I'll resume
Well you could try if you think it will load
I watch you taste
And I see your face
And I know I'm alive
You're shooting stars
From the barrel of your eyes
It drives me crazy
Just drives me wild
While it's a beautiful ride
While it's a beautiful ride
Ride
I watch you taste
And I see your face
And I know I'm alive
You're shooting stars
From the barrel of your eyes
It drives me crazy
Just drives me wild
Beauty School
Deftones' "Beauty School" stands as a defining track from their 2010 album *Diamond Eyes*, showcasing the band's signature blend of heavy riffs and melodic sensibilities. Released during a period where the group continued to evolve their sound beyond their earlier nu-metal roots, the song features frontman Chino Moreno's distinctive vocal delivery, ranging from soft whispers to soaring screams, layered over a driving, distorted guitar foundation. The recording captures the emotional intensity characteristic of Deftones' work in the late 2000s, reflecting themes of transformation and inner turmoil often explored in their discography. As a staple of their catalog, the track exemplifies the band's ability to merge alternative metal with atmospheric textures, cementing their status as influential artists in the modern rock landscape.