The track showcases the band's signature "push and pull" dynamic:

: It opens with a driving "chugging" riff from guitarist Stephen Carpenter, which Chino Moreno has specifically noted for its thrash metal influence.

Experience the official visualizer for Deftones' 'Urantia' here: Deftones – Urantia (Official Visualizer) YouTube• Sep 25, 2020

"Urantia" is the third track on Deftones' ninth studio album, , released on September 25, 2020. The song is celebrated by fans for its "perfected" Deftones sound, blending a brutally heavy thrash-metal-influenced intro with swooning, dreamy verses and a massive, anthemic chorus. Musical Composition & Style

The Official Urantia Visualizer on the Deftones YouTube channel serves as the primary aesthetic companion to the track. It typically reflects the broader visual identity of the Ohms era, which features high-contrast, often monochromatic or abstract imagery that mirrors the album's dark yet ethereal tone. For those interested in the technical side, the band also released a Stephen Carpenter Play-Through for "Urantia" that highlights the intricate guitar work. Deftones – Urantia (Official Visualizer)

: The song paints a scenario of longing and nostalgia, with specific imagery like "circling around the lake," finding makeup and shoes "underneath the sheets," and fiddling with an ashtray to find a "cigarette pinkish red".

Chino Moreno has stated that the lyrics for "Urantia" are unusually literal and descriptive compared to his typically "camouflaged" style.