My Own Summer

Deftones

About My Own Summer

"My Own Summer (Shove It)" is a single by American alternative metal band Deftones, their first to be taken from the album Around the Fur. It was released in 1997 by Maverick Records. It was Deftones' first charting single, reaching number 29 in the UK Singles Chart. The song has been described as alternative metal and nu metal.


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Hey you, big star, tell me when it's over

Hey you, big mood, guide me to shelter
Cause I'm through when the two hits the six and it's summer

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Come (shove it) [x3]
Shove (shove it) [x3]
The sun (shove it) [x3]
Aside (shove it aside)

I think god is moving it's tongue
There's no crowd in the streets
And no sun in my own summer

The shade is a tool, a device, a savior
See, i try and look up to the sky
But my eyes burn

Come (shove it) [x3]
Shove (shove it) [x3]
The sun (shove it) [x3]
Aside (shove it aside)

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Deftones

Deftones is an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, founded in 1988. The band consists of Chino Moreno (lead vocals and guitar), Stephen Carpenter (guitar), Chi Cheng (bass), Frank Delgado (keyboards and turntables), and Abe Cunningham (drums and percussion). Since 2009, Sergio Vega has been standing in on bass while Cheng recovers from a car accident. They have released seven albums to date, with three Platinum (Adrenaline, Around the Fur, White Pony) and one Gold certification (for Deftones). more »

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Written by: Abe Cunningham, Chi Cheng, Chino Camilo Moreno, Stephen Carpenter

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"My Own Summer" is the first and most successful single from Deftones's second studio album, "Around the Fur," released in 1997.
Music Genre
The song is characterized as a mix of alternative metal, nu metal, and post-hardcore; it reflects Deftones's versatile style, which blends hard rock, punk, and heavy metal.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "My Own Summer" peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, marking it one of the bands' most popular songs.
The Song's Aim
Deftones frontman Chino Moreno has said the song is about "a world that's overrun by insects, that's basically the feeling it gives."
Music Video
The music video for "My Own Summer" was directed by Dean Karr and features the band members performing on a floating platform while being circled by menacing sharks.
Remixes
"My Own Summer" has been remixed by several music artists, including Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda for Deftones's B-sides and Rarities compilation.
In Popular Culture
The song was famously featured on the soundtrack for "The Matrix" - a wildly popular science fiction movie from 1999 - and the movie’s promotional commercials.
Cover Versions
There have been numerous of covers by artists for the song "My Own Summer", including from bands like Muse, Fightstar, and Machine Head.
Band’s Perspective
Despite its success and popularity, members of the band have often mentioned that they are not particularly fond of "My Own Summer" due to its overuse in media and its association with Deftones's "nu-metal" label, which they feel misrepresents their diverse sound.
Audience Reception
"My Own Summer" is often credited with helping bring the band to mainstream attention and it remains a fan favorite today.

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