Discover the story of the song > Engine No 9 – Deftones

The lyrics talk about the protagonist who is involved in something dangerous but not a stick-up. He talks about living on the curb and how he is making fools go down while also calling someone a bad name. He repeats that it's his time to wipe away the lyrical. In simpler terms, the lyrics discuss the protagonist's experiences and power struggles with others, with a focus on wiping away the lyrics.