It invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences of isolation and longing, making it a poignant addition to the band's discography. In a 2025 interview with the guardian, chino moreno said he couldn't recall the exact process of writing the lyrics for sextape. he explained that much of the band's writing leans into abstraction, aiming to paint a picture of a feeling rather than tell a literal story. I'm pretty sure this song, like most deftones songs, isn't meant to be taken literally There are many metaphors, even contained within one song The line in sextape the sound of the waves collide, could also mean sound waves colliding, like two people having orgasms. There are several references to a literal sex tape being made or replayed (recorded media of sexual or romantic exploits) by the album’s protagonist in you’ve seen the butcher and beauty school.
“sextape” by deftones, off their sixth studio album “diamond eyes,” stands as a testament to the band’s ability to fuse the ethereal with the visceral The song dives into themes of escapism, intimacy, and the liberating power of connecting deeply with someone else.
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