Beware
Deftones · Saturday Night Wrist [2006]
(By now)
That this could end, really
You should know I could never make it work
Wake up, let's pretend, really, babe
(Really)
Do you like the way the water tastes?
Like God's fire
For you but you could never say
Then come forth 'cause it's coming 'round
(Do you like the way the water tastes?)
'Round the water
Beware, the water
You should know, babe
At least pretend you did know why
It's not like you watch
So go on, take a drink, really, babe
You like the way the water tastes
Like gunfire
You knew but it was never safe
Take one more 'cause it's coming 'round
(Do you like the way the water tastes?)
'Round the water
Beware, the water
Beware, the water
(Beware)
Teeth are dry
The wind blows
If you come drinking
There you go
Beware, the water
Beware, the water
(Beware)
Beware, the water
(Beware)
Do you like the way the water tastes?
Do you like the way the water tastes?
Beware - Deftones
Released on the 2006 compilation album Saturday Night Wrist, "Beware" stands as a quintessential example of Deftones' signature blend of alternative metal and nu-metal. The track features the band's characteristic interplay between heavy, distorted guitars and the distinctive vocal delivery of Chino Moreno, who often shifts between melodic singing and aggressive shouting. As part of the group's discography from the mid-2000s, the song captures the raw energy and atmospheric depth that defined their work during this era. It reflects the band's ability to merge technical proficiency with emotional intensity, creating a sound that has influenced countless artists in the post-grunge and modern metal genres. The recording serves as a testament to their evolution beyond their earlier hardcore roots, showcasing a more polished yet equally aggressive approach to heavy music.