my mind is a mountain – English Lyrics

• By: deftones
• Album: private music

Lyrics & Translation

Ready to dive deep into the world of Deftones? Their latest single, "my mind is a mountain," is a powerful entry point. Through its evocative lyrics and unique blend of heavy and atmospheric sounds, you can explore the band's signature 'beauty meets brutality' style while experiencing the emotional intensity that defines their music. This song offers a compelling way to engage with the nuances of their artistry and the English language they masterfully employ.

[English]

the cold escapes, my heart is drenched through, fate comes pouring down

trip out

negative space in cycles been caught on our radar

we've been waiting here patiently locked in this state clocking our time

...

the storm remains and my heart's entrenched new fate explores me now

trip out

why do we bathe in this psyche? Remain calm in our mental

we display it in our patience locked in this stage plotting our time

...

now we sail (into) the storm implodes (around) exploring your fate

now we sail, we're starting now - behold!

negative space in cycles destroying our mental

...

remains in our conscious constant

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fate /feɪt/ B1	noun - destiny; an outcome or series of events predetermined by a supernatural power.
drenched /dɹɛntʃt/ B2	adjective - completely wet; saturated.
entrenched /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/ C1	adjective - (of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult to change.
psyche /ˈsaɪki/ C1	noun - the human soul, mind, or spirit.
implodes /ɪmˈploʊdz/ B2	verb - to collapse inward violently.
behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ C1	verb - to see or observe (something or someone) of notable or impressive nature.
conscious /ˈkɒnʃəs/ B2	adjective - aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
constant /ˈkɒnstənt/ B1	adjective - occurring continuously over a period of time; unwavering.
negative /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ A2	adjective - (of a person, attitude, or situation) not positive or constructive; unhelpful or pessimistic.
space /speɪs/ A1	noun - a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied.
storm /stɔːrm/ A2	noun - a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
explores /ɪkˈsplɔːrz/ B1	verb - to travel in or through (an unfamiliar country or area) in order to learn about it; to examine or discuss (a subject or issue) in detail.
plotting /ˈplɒtɪŋ/ B2	verb - to plan or contrive (a course of action, especially an illicit or harmful one) secretly. (Present participle of 'plot')
radar /ˈreɪdɑːr/ B2	noun - a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance, and speed of objects by sending out radio waves. (Figurative: within someone's attention or awareness.)
cycles /ˈsaɪklz/ B1	noun - a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
destroying /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/ B1	verb - to put an end to the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it. (Present participle of 'destroy')
locked /lɒkt/ A2	adjective - (of a door, window, or container) fastened or secured with a lock; unable to move or be moved.
mental /ˈmɛntəl/ B1	adjective - relating to the mind.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system. (Figurative: the center of emotion or feeling.)
remains /rɪˈmeɪnz/ B1	verb - to stay in the same place or with the same person; to continue to be in a specified state or condition.

Key Grammar Structures

• my heart is drenched through

  ➔ Passive Voice (Present Simple)

  ➔ The passive voice is formed with "be" + past participle. It focuses on the action's recipient ("my heart") rather than the performer. Here, "is drenched" means something or someone else is causing the heart to be drenched.

• negative space in cycles been caught on our radar

  ➔ Reduced Present Perfect Passive

  ➔ This is a condensed form of "negative space... **has been caught**". The auxiliary verb "has" is often omitted in informal or poetic contexts, especially when the meaning is clear from the participle "been caught," which indicates an action completed in the past with relevance to the present.

• we've been waiting here patiently locked in this state clocking our time

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous + Participle Clauses

  ➔ "we've been waiting" is the present perfect continuous, indicating an action that started in the past and continues up to the present. "locked" (past participle) and "clocking" (present participle) are participle clauses describing simultaneous actions or states: "locked" describes how they are waiting (being in a locked state), and "clocking" describes what they are doing concurrently (measuring/spending time).

• Why do we bathe in this psyche?

  ➔ Interrogative Structure (Present Simple)

  ➔ This is a direct question in the present simple tense. The structure is "Why + do/does + subject + base verb...?" It asks for the reason behind an action.

• my heart's entrenched new fate explores me now

  ➔ Past Participle as Adjective / Reduced Passive (Informal)

  ➔ "entrenched" is a past participle used here as an adjective to describe "my heart." It's a common poetic device to omit "is" (e.g., "my heart **is** entrenched") for brevity and impact, implying a state of being firmly established or embedded.

• we display it in our patience plotting our time

  ➔ Present Participle Clause (Adverbial)

  ➔ "plotting" is a present participle that forms an adverbial clause, indicating an action happening concurrently with "display." It describes what "we" are doing while displaying patience.

• the storm implodes (around) exploring your fate

  ➔ Present Participle as Adverbial Phrase

  ➔ "exploring" is a present participle modifying the main clause "the storm implodes." It indicates an action that accompanies or results from the implosion of the storm, often implying a simultaneous or consequential event.

• now we sail, we're starting now

  ➔ Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

  ➔ "we sail" uses the present simple, which can describe a general truth, a habitual action, or a narrative present (used for dynamic events happening "now" in a story). "we're starting" uses the present continuous, emphasizing an action happening *right now* or beginning at this very moment. The contrast highlights the immediate initiation of the action.

• negative space in cycles destroying our mental

  ➔ Present Participle as Adjective/Reduced Relative Clause

  ➔ "destroying" is a present participle used to describe "negative space." It functions like an adjective or a reduced relative clause (e.g., "negative space *that is destroying*"). It indicates an ongoing action performed by the subject.