Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)

"Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)"
Single by Deftones
from the album Around the Fur
Released1998
StudioStudio Litho (Seattle)
Genre
Length5:08
LabelMaverick
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Terry Date
Deftones singles chronology
"My Own Summer (Shove It)"
(1997) 		"Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)"
(1998) 		"Change (In the House of Flies)"
(2000)
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"Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" is the second single released from the American alternative metal band Deftones' second album, Around the Fur. It was their first single to chart on the US charts, peaking at number 29 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart,[1] and within the top 50 in the UK Singles Chart.[2]

A music video was filmed to accompany the single's release, directed by Frank W. Ockenfels III.[3]

Composition

"Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" has been described as alternative metal[4] and nu metal, though some writers have noted that its style diverges from the heavier sound often associated with those genres.[5][6][7] Brendan Appleton of Kerrang! Radio remarked that "Some would question if it is truly nu metal," adding that the song leans toward a dreamy alternative rock feel and was reportedly influenced by Depeche Mode's "Never Let Me Down Again".[5] Wall of Sound's Bob Gulla likened the track to elements of the shoegaze movement rather than the "hyper metallurgy" found elsewhere on Around the Fur (1997).[6] Similarly, Jeff Terich in Treble described it as embracing pop sensibilities and a shoegaze-like atmosphere, comparing its sound to Siamese Dream-era Smashing Pumpkins more than to traditional heavy metal.[7] Punknews.org staff writer Johnathon1069 highlighted the track as the clearest example of Deftones' growth from their debut studio album Adrenaline (1995), noting that by Around the Fur their music had become more textured, the performances tighter, and the band more confident overall.[8]

"Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" opens with a guitar line reminiscent of Deftones' nu metal contemporaries, but develops into a more melancholic and textured composition.[9] Sam Law of Kerrang! noted that the frontman Chino Moreno's vocal delivery, marked by what he called a purposeful androgyny, contrasted with the more aggressive style common in the scene.[9] Loudwire's Amy Sciarretto similarly described the track as both "maudlin but pretty", and highlighted it as one of the earliest examples of Moreno's androgynous singing style, as well as a clear instance of the band's use of quiet-loud dynamics.[10] Dan Bogosian writing for Consequence emphasized the sense of emotional release, writing that the track conveys the theme of escape most strongly when the band shifts into heavier passages and Moreno sings at full volume.[11]

Track listing

All tracks written by Deftones.

UK CD1

  1. "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" – 5:08
  2. "Engine No. 9" (live) – 3:49
  3. "Teething" (live) – 3:34

UK CD2

  1. "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" – 5:10
  2. "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) (remix)" [acoustic] – 4:33
  3. "Birthmark (live)" – 3:58
  • All live tracks recorded live at the Melkweg, Amsterdam on October 13, 1997.

Personnel

Credits from the liner notes of Around the Fur.[12]

Charts

Chart performance for "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)"
Chart (1998) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[13] 54
UK Singles (OCC)[14] 50
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[15] 29

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[16] Gold 15,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[17] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[18] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Billboard.com - Artist Chart History — Deftones: Singles". Billboard.com. Retrieved December 23, 2007.
  2. ^ "UK Singles Top 75 - Music Charts". Navigate to appropriate week. acharts.us. Archived from the original on December 25, 2007. Retrieved December 23, 2007.
  3. ^ B-Sides & Rarities liner notes.
  4. ^ Enis, Eli (February 12, 2024). "Hear HEALTH's sexy new-wave cover of DEFTONES' "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)"". Revolver. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Appleton, Brendan (December 14, 2023). "The Greatest Nu Metal Songs of All Time". Kerrang! Radio. Archived from the original on June 1, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Gulla, Bob. "Wall of Sound Review: Around the Fur". Wall of Sound. Archived from the original on April 15, 2001. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  7. ^ a b Terich, Jeff (June 15, 2020). "The Deftones : White Pony at 20". Treble. Archived from the original on March 19, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  8. ^ Johnathon1069. "Deftones: Around the Fur (1997)". Punknews.org. Archived from the original on August 19, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ a b Law, Sam (June 26, 2020). "The 20 Greatest Deftones Songs – Ranked". Kerrang!. Archived from the original on March 15, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  10. ^ Sciarretto, Amy (September 4, 2012). "10 Best Deftones Songs". Loudwire. Archived from the original on April 20, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  11. ^ Bogosian, Dan; Hadusek, Jon (April 6, 2016). "Deftones' Top 20 Songs". Consequence. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  12. ^ Around the Fur (media notes). Deftones. Maverick Records. 1997. CDW 46810.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  13. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  14. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  15. ^ "Deftones Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  16. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Deftones – Be Quiet And Drive (Far Away)". Radioscope. Retrieved January 7, 2025. Type Be Quiet And Drive (Far Away) in the "Search:" field.
  17. ^ "British single certifications – Deftones – Be Quiet And Drive (Far Away)". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  18. ^ "American single certifications – Deftones – Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
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