The song 'Rx Queen' by Deftones uses metaphors like 'sting' and 'virus' to depict a toxic yet addictive relationship. The lyrics portray a sense of devotion and acceptance towards the destructive nature of the bond, emphasizing a willingness to endure pain for the sake of love.
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Themes
Devotion and acceptance
• 'Cause you're my girl and that's all right
• If you sting me, I won't mind
Struggle and survival
• Then feed off the virus
• I'll steal a carcass for you
Transformation and change
• I see a red light in June
• You turn newborn baby blue