Hearts/Wires

Deftones

About Hearts/Wires

"Hearts/Wires" is a single by American alternative metal band Deftones, released on April 4, 2016 as the third single from their eighth studio album, Gore. "Hearts/Wires" came as a free download audio file for each physical copy of Gore purchased from the band's official web store. No official music video exists for the song. However, the band approved of an unofficial music video, which they shared to their official Facebook page. Stephen Carpenter told Rolling Stone that he was initially taken aback by "Hearts/Wires" because it evoked images of murder, rape, insanity and the serial killer from The Silence of the Lambs. "That song made me think of Wild Bill the whole time – psycho killer and shit. I just didn't feel it," Carpenter said. "I had to embrace my inner psycho rapist and come up with the part and get into it." 


Year:
2016
5:20
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Nothing can save me now
It's what I believe
The slit in the sky when you left
Is all I see

Nothing to sing about
I've bared all my leaves
No vision of dreams about you
Came true for me

Cut through
This razor wire
And died on your heart
Writhe 'till the end

Stuck with illusion now
I drown in your sea
I hope that you first save yourself
And then come for me

Cut through
This razor wire
And died on your heart
Writhe to the end
Break through
Collect the wires
And writhe in your heart
Writhe 'till the end

Away, away, away
Down deep into your veins
All the way
All the way
Down deep in your heart
All the way
All the way, away

Cut through (away)
This razor wire (away)
Writhe 'till the end
Break through (away)
Collect the wire (away)
Died on your heart
Writhe 'till the end

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Deftones

Deftones is an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, founded in 1988. The band consists of Chino Moreno (lead vocals and guitar), Stephen Carpenter (guitar), Chi Cheng (bass), Frank Delgado (keyboards and turntables), and Abe Cunningham (drums and percussion). Since 2009, Sergio Vega has been standing in on bass while Cheng recovers from a car accident. They have released seven albums to date, with three Platinum (Adrenaline, Around the Fur, White Pony) and one Gold certification (for Deftones). more »

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Written by: Sergio Vega, Frank Mirelez Delgado, Stephen Carpenter, Chino Camilo Moreno, Abe Cunningham

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15 facts about this song

Album Artwork
"Hearts/Wires" is one of the songs from Deftones' eighth studio album called "Gore". The artwork for the album was crafted by contemporary Chinese-American artist Frank Maddocks.
Release Date
The track was officially released on April 8, 2016, as part of the "Gore" album.
Album Genre
The entire "Gore" album, including the song "Hearts/Wires", is characterized as alternative metal, shoegazing, and dream pop.
Song Length
The track lasts for five minutes and twenty-one seconds, making it one of the longer songs on the album.
Band Members
The band members at the time of recording were Chino Moreno (vocals and guitar), Stephen Carpenter (guitars), Sergio Vega (bass), Abe Cunningham (drums), and Frank Delgado (keyboard and turntables).
Producer
"Hearts/Wires" was produced by Matt Hyde, a well-known producer who has worked with other bands such as Slipknot, Bullet for My Valentine, and Trivium.
Slow Build-up
The song begins with a slow two minutes of soft and eerie sounds before the band members join in.
Lyrics
The lyrics for "Hearts/Wires", as for most Deftones's songs, are poetic and open to interpretation.
Reception
"Hearts/Wires" was praised by fans and critics alike, and often highlighted as one of standout tracks in the album.
Chino's Favourite
Lead singer Chino Moreno once said in an interview with BBC Radio 1 that "Hearts/Wires" was his favourite track on the album.
Preview Release
Deftones previewed "Hearts/Wires" on BBC Radio 1's Rock Show before the album was officially released.
Concept of Loss
The song, and indeed the entire "Gore" album, is thought to express themes of loss, regret, and painful longing.
Difficult Creation
The creation of the song was reportedly a difficult process. Guitarist Stephen Carpenter was initially not fond of the song and even skipped the initial recording session. However, he has since come around to appreciate the track.
Dedicated Fans
Many die-hard Deftones fans consider "Hearts/Wires" a perfect fusion of the band's past and future sound, with its mix of soft melodies and explosive, crunchy choruses.
Track Position
"Hearts/Wires" is the fifth track on the "Gore" album.

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