My Mind Is a Mountain

"My Mind Is a Mountain" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by the American alternative metal band Deftones, released on July 10, 2025, as the lead single from their tenth studio album, Private Music. Marking their first new material in five years, the song was promoted with teasers on social media before premiering on Apple Music. It combines heavy guitar riffs with ambient textures and has been noted for drawing from multiple eras of the band's sound, including elements of shoegaze, industrial, and alternative metal. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz, the track features dynamic shifts in tone and intensity, with vocals ranging from melodic to distorted.

"My Mind Is a Mountain" peaked at number two on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100, Deftones' closest approach to the Billboard Hot 100 to date. Internationally, it reached number 88 on the UK singles chart and number eight on the UK Rock & Metal chart. The song received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its production and familiarity, though some noted a lack of innovation. A performance-based music video accompanied the release, depicting the band in a darkened space with stark lighting and growing flashes of color.