Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)
Deftones
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This town don't feel mine I'm fast to get away, far I dressed you in her clothes Now drive me far away, away, away It feels good to know you're mine Now drive me far away, away, away Far away I don't care where Just far away I don't care where Just far away I don't care where, just far away And I don't care Far away and I don't care where Just far away and I don't care where Just far away and I don't care where Just far away I don't care Far away and I don't care where Just far away and I don't care where Just far away I don't care Just far away Just far away, I don't care where Just far away and I don't care where Just far away and I don't care where Just far away, away Said, far away I don't care where, far away I don't care just where, just far away I don't care just where, far away
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Written by: CHINO CAMILO MORENO, CHI CHENG, STEPHEN CARPENTER, ABE CUNNINGHAM
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" is a single from Deftones’ second studio album, "Around the Fur", which was released in 1997.
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Chart performanceDespite not breaching the Billboard Hot 100, it managed to reach number 29 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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GenreDeftones are known for their genre-bending approach to music, with "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" pushing the boundaries of alternative metal, nu metal, and shoegazing.
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Music VideoThe music video, shot in black-and-white style, was filmed on location in San Francisco and was directed by Frank Sacramento.
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Remix VariationA famous acoustic reworking of "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" exists, remixed by DJ and record producer Adam Freeland, demonstrating the song's musical flexibility.
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LyricsThe song, written by Chino Moreno, gives a melancholic and emotional take on the concept of escape, interpreted by listeners as a variety of personal themes, ranging from quitting a job to ending a relationship.
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Live performances"Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" often features in the setlist of Deftones’ live concerts, continuing to be a fan favorite over two decades after its release.
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ReceptionDespite its modest chart success, the song has received critical acclaim for its melodic and atmospheric style, steering the band away from their hardcore punk roots in favor of a more nu metal, post-hardcore sound.
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InfluenceRetrospectively, many critics have credited Deftones, particularly with songs like "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)", for pioneering the blending of alternative metal with elements of other genres like dream pop and shoegaze.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song was featured in the video games Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2 and Saints Row for its aggressive musical style and adrenaline-inducing atmosphere.
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