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Musically, "Beware" is a masterclass in dynamic contrast, moving through three distinct phases:

Lyrically, "Beware" serves as a stark warning. Lead singer Chino Moreno has described the track as a cautionary tale against the very vices that nearly tore the band apart during the album's creation: . deftones - Beware

The central metaphor—"Beware the water"—paints these temptations as a vast, deceptive ocean. It asks the haunting question, "Do you like the way the water tastes?" suggesting that while the "rush" of addiction feels good initially (like "fire"), it is ultimately unsafe and destructive. The Sonic Journey Musically, "Beware" is a masterclass in dynamic contrast,