(L)mirl

Deftones' '(L)mirl' delves into the complex emotions of detachment, loss, and self-discovery. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who has become emotionally numb, distancing themselves from a past relationship. The opening lines, 'I don't miss you / I don't care where you are now,' set the tone for the song, indicating a sense of finality and emotional closure. The reference to the other person as a 'ghost' suggests that they are no longer a tangible presence in the narrator's life, but rather a lingering memory that has lost its emotional grip.

The recurring theme of 'calming waves' serves as a metaphor for the narrator's journey towards inner peace and acceptance. The waves symbolize a cleansing process, washing away the remnants of past pain and allowing the narrator to 'rewake' in a new state of being. This idea is reinforced by the lines, 'This body is here, but I'm gone / When I rewake / I'll rewake anyway,' suggesting a transformation or rebirth. The act of slipping into the waves can be seen as a surrender to the natural flow of life, embracing change and moving forward.

The song also touches on themes of self-destruction and rebirth. The line, 'So I'll put this gun to my head / And I'll smile,' is a stark depiction of the narrator's struggle with their own willpower and the desire to escape their current state. However, the subsequent lines, 'And I will reawake again / Never found myself / I've come right out of my shell,' indicate a sense of resilience and the potential for self-discovery. The narrator acknowledges their past struggles but also expresses hope for a new beginning, emerging stronger and more self-aware.