“Rosemary” stands as a captivating track by Deftones, featured in their sixth album, Koi No Yokan. Emerging on March 15, 2010, as the album’s third single, it envelops listeners in its atmospheric, slow-burning essence. Chino Moreno’s celestial vocals interplay with Stephen Carpenter’s elevating guitar melodies, resulting in a piece praised for its emotional depth, intricacy, and allure.
The composition commences with a repetitive guitar riff in drop C tuning, setting a contemplative tone. Gradually, drums and bass join, deepening the brooding ambiance. Moreno’s vocals gracefully enter, akin to a lullaby. The track intensifies incrementally—the guitars gain distortion, drums heighten their rhythm. Climaxing with Carpenter’s soaring guitar solo, the song leaves a lasting sense of serenity as it gently fades.
ROSEMARY Lyrics
[Verse 1]
There’s no sound
But the engines drone
Our minds set free
To roam
[Pre-Chorus]
Time (Shift)
We discover the entry
To other planes
[Verse 2]
Our minds bend
And our fingers fold
Entwined, we dream
Unknown
[Pre-Chorus]
Time (Shift)
We discover the entry
To other planes
[Chorus]
Stay with me
As we cross the empty skies
Come sail with me
[Verse 3]
We slow down
As the engines stall
Our eyes catch sync
Explode
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Time (Shift)
We discover the entry
To other planes
Time (Shift)
As we collide with the energy
In other ways
[Chorus]
Stay with me
As we cross the empty skies
Come sail with me
[Outro]
We play in dreams
As we cross through space and time
Just stay with me
