The track showcases the band's signature "push and pull" dynamic:
: The song paints a scenario of longing and nostalgia, with specific imagery like "circling around the lake," finding makeup and shoes "underneath the sheets," and fiddling with an ashtray to find a "cigarette pinkish red".
: Moreno delivers a "haunting, beguiling" performance that shifts from literal, descriptive storytelling in the verses to an emotionally charged, high-energy chorus.
"Urantia" is the third track on Deftones' ninth studio album, , released on September 25, 2020. The song is celebrated by fans for its "perfected" Deftones sound, blending a brutally heavy thrash-metal-influenced intro with swooning, dreamy verses and a massive, anthemic chorus. Musical Composition & Style
Experience the official visualizer for Deftones' 'Urantia' here: Deftones – Urantia (Official Visualizer) YouTube• Sep 25, 2020
: While the lyrics often depict a breakup or the remnants of a past relationship, the overall feeling is described by fans as "uplifting" and nostalgic rather than purely depressing. The Official Visualizer