Leathers
Deftones
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This is Your chance revolt, resist! Open your chest, look down, reach in. Shedding your skin, Showing your texture. Time to let everything inside show. You're cutting all ties Now and forever, time to let Everything outside you This is Your test come forth, confess! Extend your tongue, speak out, go on Shedding your skin, Showing your texture. Time to let everything inside show. You're cutting all ties Now and forever, time to let Everything outside you Shed your casing, show your lines And shapes Wear your insides, on the outside, Show your enemy, what you look like What you look like What you look like From the inside From the inside ? Now and forever Time to die Shedding your skin, Showing your texture. Time to let everything inside show. You're cutting all ties Now and forever, time to let Everything outside you Shed your casing, show your lines And shapes Wear your insides, on the outside, Show your enemy, what you look like What you look like What you look like From the inside From the inside
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Written by: ABE CUNNINGHAM, CHINO CAMILO MORENO, FRANK MIRELEZ DELGADO, SERGIO VEGA, STEPHEN CARPENTER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album Contribution"Leathers" is a track from the Deftones' seventh studio album, "Koi No Yokan."
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Release DataThe song was officially released as the lead single from the album on September 19, 2012.
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Free Download AvailabilityTo promote the song, it was initially made available for free download on the band's official website.
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Song Style"Leathers" belongs to the alternative metal genre, but it also includes elements of shoegazing, dream pop, and heavy metal in its composition.
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Production TeamIt was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who has also worked with other notable hard rock bands such as Foo Fighters and Alice in Chains.
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Musical CompositionThe song begins with a serene intro, but quickly picks up intensity, shifting to a heavier, more aggressive sound. It has been praised for its dynamic shifts and powerful guitar riffs.
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Critical Acclaim"Leathers" received critical acclaim upon its release, with critics praising its balance of aggression and melody, as well as singer Chino Moreno's powerful vocal performance.
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Song ConceptWhile not explicitly stated by the band, the lyrics of "Leathers" suggests themes of vulnerability and confronting fear, building a soundscape of intense and emotional resonance.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not receiving mainstream radio airplay, "Leathers" peaked at number 32 on the Billboard US Rock Songs chart.
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Live Performances"Leathers" remains a staple in Deftones' live performances due to its pulsating energy and passionate delivery, often receiving positive responses from the crowd.
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Promo VideoAlthough there is no official music video for "Leathers," its promotional video featuring animated artwork received much attention for its unique and atmospheric visuals.
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