Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)

Deftones

About Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)

"Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" is the second single released from the American alternative metal band Deftones' second album, Around the Fur. It was their first single to chart on the US charts, peaking at number 29 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and within the top 50 in the UK Singles Chart. Although it was a more modest hit than the follow-up, "Change (In the House of Flies)", it was included in the game Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX, released in 2000. An acoustic version appeared on the soundtrack to the film Little Nicky. This version, which featured Adam Sandler, the star of the movie, as well as Jonah Matranga of Far, was also included on the Deftones' B-Sides & Rarities album. A music video was filmed to accompany the single's release, directed by Frank W. Ockenfels III. Stylistically, the song was described as alternative metal, nu metal and shoegaze. 


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This town don't feel mine
I'm fast to get away, far

I dressed you in her clothes
Now drive me far away, away, away

It feels good to know you're mine
Now drive me far away, away, away
Far away I don't care where
Just far away I don't care where
Just far away I don't care where, just far away
And I don't care

Far away and I don't care where
Just far away and I don't care where
Just far away and I don't care where
Just far away I don't care
Far away and I don't care where
Just far away and I don't care where
Just far away I don't care
Just far away 
Just far away, I don't care where
Just far away and I don't care where
Just far away and I don't care where
Just far away, away
Said, far away I don't care where, far away
I don't care just where, just far away
I don't care just where, far away

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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: CHINO CAMILO MORENO, CHI CHENG, STEPHEN CARPENTER, ABE CUNNINGHAM

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" is a single from Deftones’ second studio album, "Around the Fur", which was released in 1997.
Chart performance
Despite not breaching the Billboard Hot 100, it managed to reach number 29 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Genre
Deftones are known for their genre-bending approach to music, with "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" pushing the boundaries of alternative metal, nu metal, and shoegazing.
Music Video
The music video, shot in black-and-white style, was filmed on location in San Francisco and was directed by Frank Sacramento.
Remix Variation
A famous acoustic reworking of "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" exists, remixed by DJ and record producer Adam Freeland, demonstrating the song's musical flexibility.
Lyrics
The song, written by Chino Moreno, gives a melancholic and emotional take on the concept of escape, interpreted by listeners as a variety of personal themes, ranging from quitting a job to ending a relationship.
Live performances
"Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" often features in the setlist of Deftones’ live concerts, continuing to be a fan favorite over two decades after its release.
Reception
Despite its modest chart success, the song has received critical acclaim for its melodic and atmospheric style, steering the band away from their hardcore punk roots in favor of a more nu metal, post-hardcore sound.
Influence
Retrospectively, many critics have credited Deftones, particularly with songs like "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)", for pioneering the blending of alternative metal with elements of other genres like dream pop and shoegaze.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song was featured in the video games Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2 and Saints Row for its aggressive musical style and adrenaline-inducing atmosphere.

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