Milk of the Madonna Lyrics – Deftones

Milk of the Madonna Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The storm feels violent and almost otherworldly, like blood falling from the sky and flooding everything. The thunder above seems alive, staring down like an all-seeing eye, forcing a sense of dread and urgency.

[Chorus]
The fire feels spiritual, like being consumed by something bigger than yourself, an intense rush that feels both holy and dangerous.

[Verse 2]
A powerful wind shakes homes and unsettles everything around. There’s no escape from its force, and it feels like hidden evils or distractions are being burned away.

[Chorus]
The inner fire grows stronger, a consuming blaze that feels fueled by something sacred and unstoppable.

[Post-Chorus]
Visions of fiery tongues light up the night, sparking thoughts and awakening the mind with intense, almost mystical energy.

[Verse 3]
Crashing waves break against the city, shaking foundations from below. A strange wine symbolizes surrender, slowly pulling someone out of reality and into another state.

[Chorus]
The flames rise higher, overwhelming everything, blurring the line between spiritual ecstasy and dangerous obsession.

[Post-Chorus]
The fiery spectacle lights up the dark, stirring deep thoughts, and pushing the mind into an awakened, surreal state.

[Chorus]
The fire reaches its peak here, repeated with cries for saving. It feels like someone caught between divine power and destruction, desperately burning yet still calling out for help. The chant-like “save” makes it sound like a plea mixed with surrender, as if they’re torn between finding salvation and being completely consumed by this spiritual blaze. It’s overwhelming, chaotic, and unstoppable, a mix of worship, desperation, and passion all burning together at once.