Goon Squad is the 10th track on Koi No Yokan
Starting with the similar calm style as Rosemary, although it is a lot heavier.
We could interpret that the song is about Deftones as a band maturing after being together since 1988.
Throughout all those years the band has been through a lot of problems...
[Verse 1]
I carve my name
Across your towns when I'm set
I cut inside before
The trends begin
I spend my time perfecting
Waves of contrast
Cutting out all
The same shit I've outgrown
[Chorus 1]
I'm bringing it in style myself
You know it is with ease, no sweat
[Verse 2]
I see the crowns
And I forget the couture
Two at a time
I watch the kingdoms fold
[Chorus 2]
I'm bringing it in style myself
You know it is with ease, no sweat
I'm breaking in with all my friends
So, are you in?
[Post-Chorus]
Designed for you...
Designed by me...
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
Before we get down
You should prepare your heartstrings
To cut all the ties
And watch the trends begin
[Chorus 3]
I'm bringing it in style myself
You know it is with ease, no sweat
I'm breaking in with all my friends
So, are you in?
[Post-Chorus]
Designed special for you by me
Designed special for you by me
Designed special for you by me
[Interlude]
[Verse 4]
One last thing:
You should beware the content
I cut inside
And let the trend begin
[Chorus 4]
I'm bringing it in style myself
You know it is with ease, no sweat
I'm breaking in with all my friends
So, are you in? Are you in?
Are you in? Are you in?
Are you in?
[Outro]
Designed special for you by me
Designed special for you by me
Designed special for you by me
Designed special for you by me
Goon Squad was written by Sergio Vega (Bassist) & Frank Delgado & Abe Cunningham & Stephen Carpenter & Chino Moreno.
Goon Squad was produced by Nick Raskulinecz.
Deftones released Goon Squad on Mon Nov 12 2012.