Hearing TOOL H. for the first time!!!
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H. Is Maynard’s son, the snake is the inner anger he feels from his passed abuse. His fear is that this anger will arise against his son. But the more his son touches and changes him, the snake is drowned. When that part of his past dies, that’s why he says it’s alright. That the killing of that part of him was considerate.
Vin nailed this. It’s about him being afraid to change into a father figure.
I am kind of shocked how easily he picks these out on the first listen. Great Job Vin, well done.
Juice's Ghost #skepticalhippoeyes
ourworlds atwar they sometimes do but clearly they didn’t on this one
It’s about heroine you idiot
@@ddriveddrive4986 No it is not, It's about his son Devo H. Keenan. Here is what Maynard said about it. During the 1997 Lollapooloza tour Maynard said " This next song is about having children, do any of you have kids? It is amazing how much they change your life isn't it?" They then began to play H.
Possibly my favorite Tool song. Gets me every time. Beautiful.
It's hard to judge a favourite tool song as they are all epic pieces of art. But at a push I'd be inclined to agree with you.
Hard agree. Favorite Tool song. Jambi second.
This is a gem, kind of overlooked unfortunately.
thechayot Who overlooks this song?
Not by me, one of my favorites off the album
Best Tool song in my opinion. Very smart lyrics.
I get your comment. 46&2, Stinkfist, Aenema, Pushit, and Third Eye get so many mentions but this song barely gets any but is so good. I guess that’s why Tool is best listened to as an album. Songs like this are just as good as others but often overlooked.
My favorite tool song
This song completely changed for me after I became a father.
"And as the walls come down and
As I look in your eyes
My fear begins to fade
Recalling all of the times
I have died
And will die.
It's all right.
I don't mind"
Have felt this for FOUR years now, but I don't mind, I don't mind...
Fucking tears man. Tears.
Wow. Pretty damn good guess. Just looked it up. He is trying not to inflict the same abuse on his child and wife that was inflicted on him. He is dealing with the struggle to break the cycle of abuse.
What "abuse" did he suffer?
Don’t believe everything you read. Think for yourself
Ian Scottt because I’m not looking for my interpretation of the lyrics. I’m looking for MJKs
Adam Gilmore Everyone has had some form of trauma. So yes In a way it’s true but there was no abuse. This whole album is him trying to fix what’s broke.
It kinda defeats the purpose of Tool if you try to find Maynard's meaning of the songs, not saying you can't, if you want to then go ahead, but to me I'd rather not know what his meaning is and Interpret the music the way I feel/hear it.
I've heard that in 1997 while playing at Lollapalooza, Maynard referenced this song "This next song is about having children, do any of you have kids? It is amazing how much they change your life isn't it?". I'm sure there's some deeper meaning to the song about just how exactly children change your life, but at least we know from The writer's lips what the song is about!
Todd Staten Yes his son is the driving force of the change he’s going through. Very good comment. To understand the deeper meaning, start the album from the beginning try and understand that this is all going on in his head. dealing with his emotions, fears,and Traumas.
That was my first concert. Lollapalooza '97 in Charlotte, NC. Tool changed my life that day. Ive been a drummer ever since.
Its about the birth of his son Devo H. Keenan. And how it forced him to change and allow who he was in the past to die. His son is consideratly killing who he used to be...
Exactly.
Exactly what this song is about
So powerful!
No it's not.. it's about heroin
Just shows you how deep the writing is. The music is amazing and the writing is a whole different level. That’s what’s makes Tool so good and deep.
"H." is a song by the American rock band Tool. The song was released as the second single from their second album, Ænima on March 19, 1997. "H." reached number 23 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.[1]
The working title for the song was "Half Empty", and thus "H." most likely stands for that or "Half Full".[2] During several tours, the lead singer of Tool, Maynard James Keenan, has referenced his son, whose middle name is H, just before performances of this song.
However, on several occasions, specifically on November 23, 1996[3] during a show at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, Maynard James Keenan does grant some insight into another meaning of the song. Speaking to the audience he says, "So, any of you ever watched those Warner Bros. cartoons? Sometimes there's that one where that guy is having a tough time trying to make a decision. He's got an angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other. Seems pretty obvious, right? Usually it's the angel who is kind of the one trying to give him the good advice while the devil is trying to get him to do what's bad for him. It's not always that simple though. Most times they're not really angels or devils. They're just friends giving you advice, looking out for your best interest but not really understanding what's going to be best for you. So it kind of comes down to you. You have to make the decision yourself... This song is called H."
You know, usually I’m all team-Sori but i think I have to break faith a bit today.
Firstly, from my knowledge, Vin’s interpretation absolutely knocks it out of the park. In fact, it’s so spot-on I have to suspend a bit of disbelief. This was written around the time of Maynard’s first-born (his son). I don’t think the proper subject would be easy to nail down on a first listen. Most others, myself included, would have initially been more inclined to agree with Sori.
The second big break is on this point of “darkness” - it’s one of the things Tool is loved for, and it kind of shocks me that someone wouldn’t pick up on it. In fact, it’s something that sometimes turns people off of Tool - especially their older content.
I could see how dissecting Lateralus early on could throw someone off the scent though. Although it has its own moments of darkness, it’s generally far more uplifting than the rest of Tool’s discography. And while I’d say that most of Tool’s music has a generally positive/healthy message, most of the sonic paths they create to get there are completely built around confronting and moving through the darkness of the human experience.
It’s one of the reasons fans find their work so cathartic; a lot of it centers around being self-reflective and confronting the darkness that can otherwise consume your life. Even if you just reflect on the songs you’ve already heard so far, you can see it. “Jambi” does this. “Wings for Marie (10,000 Days pt. 2)” does this. “Jimmy” does this. “Pushit” does this. “The Patient” does this. “Schism” does this.
I think the biggest irony here might be that Ænima is hailed almost universally as their darkest album. So much so that many fans who enjoy them for that dark edge actually enjoy it more than Lateralus, which would otherwise generally be considered their magnum opus.
Don’t fight it Sori...succumb to the power of the dark side!!
The first time I heard it, I thought it was about drug addiction. If you listen to it with that in mind, you can defiantly see it being interpreted that way. Especially if that's something you have witnessed or been through. Of course I've known for a while what the songs true meaning is because I have been a fan for a long time but that is great thing about TOOL. They want you to interpret the songs the way you see them. The way you connect with them. Let them be that "tool" for you.
@@musicmademejester Yeah, I generally agree with that. I think, especially with Tool, although Maynard probably always writes with a particular thing in mind (in this case, having his first child), I think he purposefully affects a balance between the specific and the general. In that way, it can be specifically therapeutic for him, in the particular, when performing, but can also be therapeutic for the listeners, generally, when listening and going through whatever roughly-related issues they may be facing in their own lives.
In fact, one of the cool things I've noticed in particular about Tool's music, having been a fan for quite a long time, is that the personal meaning of songs can really move and shift with your own life over time. And it can shift without you changing your mind regarding what the song may have been specifically written about originally. For instance, I think there's very few songs off this album that I personally experience in the same way as I did in 1996-1997. Or even in 2002-2003. Or 2010-2011. It's always been just general enough to shift along with my perspective. And that's pretty cool.
@@crossofcrimson Yeah, I totally agree with all that.
There are websites where the meaning of this song is discussed. I think Vin is a smart guy, but I highly doubt he could decipher the meaning behind this song on the first listen. I'm sure he does research beforehand. He tends to get his interpretation of Tool songs a little too spot on a little too often. I could be wrong though.
STAR 420 I actually sympathize with that sentiment. Vin is a very smart guy, but there are moments in some of these interpretations (especially of Tool songs, but other songs as well) where my surprise borders on suspicion. This one triggered that feeling for sure. Another one was the “Forty-Six & 2” interpretation - specifically the chromosomal insight. Even with knowledgeable people, the immediacy of that guess would be a bit beyond reach, particularly because “Forty-Six & 2” describes the (supposed/metaphoric) evolved state (a total of 48 chromosomes), whereas actually existing humans have forty-four and 2 (sex) chromosomes. I’m not saying it’s impossible to land on the reference, especially if you have a biology background or something. But to immediately forward that guess minutes after hearing/seeing the lyrics? Well, it’s definitely a bit of a stretch.
The thing that’s been getting to me more is that I get the feeling this song-by-song breakdown was actually recorded before the live-listen, as they (oddly) seem surprised in both versions, but more genuinely surprised in the song breakdowns. It didn’t feel that way at all for Lateralus. I know they were leaving town to go to NAMM, and had pre-recorded quite a bit before to give themselves a buffer. I can’t help but feel like these were all recorded before the live-listen, and it just wasn’t said.
Now, I wouldn’t be upset if the first listen was song-by-song, and the live album-listen came second. But the thought of them being dishonest about it is a bit disturbing. Maybe I’m wrong. I like them quite a bit, so I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. But I can’t say these thoughts haven’t passed my mind.
Great discussion my friends. Much love from New Orleans!!!
Yes! I've watched a ton of yalls videos over the years. Good stuff! Nice to see my favorite Tool song!
Wow Vin, you nailed that interpretation. Also this song grew on me so first time listen I would give it max 8/10 too but now it is my second favorite tool song.
Awesome reaction to an awesome song! First time watching you guys react. Will be watching more. Great tool shirt btw! I have the exact same one
You guys should check out the Opiate ep by Tool. How can you see their growth if you don’t listen to their early stuff?
Jay Money I agree, all his songs are in order.
I love your channel a lot. You're very great.
Been waiting for this one
You’re a genius vin. You almost always nail the lyrics
Cool you would review this song today i’ve been listening to it and vibing off it today
Beautiful mind Vin👌👍got that spot on
U guys r so great
Wow, Vin, you sure interpret songs so very very well!
Your pretty on it dude! I love you dude..your tuned into this!
Thanks for all the Tool reactions. Watching you crazy kids react. Sori just rocks! She wants you to feel this song. Peace. Stephen
Vin, I am impressed by your whits. If you really have never heard about the meaning of this song that is. Well done!!‘ love ya guys.
Im too glad watching this ♡
Hugs from argentina
Its hard for me to not question Vin's amazing ability to decipher not only tools lyrics but 95 % of the artists they react to lyrics correctly practically every time. That's a true and rare gift and hosting a reaction channel on utube wouldn't be his career path. I'm positive a talent like that would be highly sought after and would demand a generous salary. He does his homework, guaranteed
This song... 🔥🔥🔥
Love these 2 what an awesome couple Vin was spot on on this
mesmerizing reaction wow.. it gets you dont u.. i would love for u to do Godsmack Touche live in Vegas..
Love how you guys head bobbed the entire song!
Vin hit the nail on the head!
Complete my TH-cam existence, Vin and Sori
Portal - Curtain
!!!!!!
GOD WILLS IT.
Nice shirts!
Vin, you got it!
Thank you for making me revisit this song. The first time I heard it I was a teenager and English is not my native language, so I didn't fully understand Tool songs, but now that I am adult and with your knowledge, I can totally enjoy Tool.
Good for you
Wow with this and many Tool songs I actually start shedding tears at some point into the song. Maynard hits me so hard.
Nailed it
God this song is just TOO FRIGGIN GOOD. Tool is just... The best I swear.
They aren't a band that just speaks out loud "this is a song about drugs!" It's all so beautifully wrapped in the lyrics, and the music is just powerful and punches you repeatedly. Fuck, this is the first time listening while reading the lyrics and now that I know it's about his son, I'm almost in tears writing this.
Call me weak, but god damn tool are masters. I grew up with them, they are my favorite band, and I'm just so friggin pumped for the next album
I always took the "my blood" line as being a reference to self injury. A reminder that love and openness is the path to healing from the kind of pain that makes that kind of outlet necessary.
Can’t help but always having a Toolgasm when listening to that intro, Tool makes me take extra long trips to the store.
Crowded House, Dont Dream Its Over!! You need to do it . Very important song that musicians like Mic Fleetwood and Dave Mustaine have spoke about and love. Crowded House Dont Dream Its Over!!
This song is amazing and highly underrated as far as TOOL songs are concerned. Vin was spot on Maynard wrote this song about his sons birth and the changes he will have to make in his own life for his son. Again brilliant song and obviously the lyrical content. 👍
This is probably my favorite song off of this album! It’s so good and a bit overlooked By people I feel like
Nice reaction V&S...Over coming addiction for his son/Loved one... Well thats what I thought anyways. First reaction woohoo
Novembers Doom - Autumn Reflection
6 full months over 365!
This song is sooo underrated. I was hypnotized first time I heard it!
Love watching you both try to nail this down..This is exactly what MJK wanted,
I think..anyway..the guy is truly an enigma, yet an open book.
Vin is damn clever, instantly picked up on the theme of the song!
I used to warm up for practice with this song when I first started learning bass guitar. And then seeing Tool for the first time at Lollapalooza 97. So many great memories.
The great thing about music as you can make your own interpretation and make it personal to yourself. There are no "right" answers.
These are the reasons I love lunch break. I was like damn though yesterday with eulogy I had to wait till after work.
That was a great video! Especially the look on both of their faces and body reactions to the part that said 'Come down, get of that fucking cross...etc.
It amazes me that if you send an instrumental track to someone & this is what that person feels shares & voices.
Still my favorite Tool album.
Granted, I was 14 it hit me at the right time...but it's a GREAT album!!!!!
This is the song that made me fall in love with tool. Maynards versatility in full display.
Iron Maiden - Phantom of the Opera (or something off of their first two albums with their original lead singer - Di'Anno)
great T Shirt
This is the album that got me hooked 🧘
What do you mean hearing for the first time? Didnt you guys listen to the whole album a few days ago?
Favorite tool song without a doubt. The kid makes him Half empty because he has to give up some things yet Half full because it makes him open up his Heart again.
Still just chillin waiting for “Say Hello to Heaven”
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Been a subscriber for a while now and never done a request but could you kindly do Pantera “yesterday don’t mean shit!” ? Thank you. 👍
Vin, it's Chris Beckerle one of your OG Tool subscribers, if you got the meaning of this song with no research, damn man, salute, you are even better at this then I thought.
Def one of my fav ones. That and judith
This whole album changed my life.
Great to see other Reaction Channels doing Tool 2018 Tool Army member here
Sori's reactions are XD... Vin has them spot on
the bridge that starts at 4:16 is my favorite moment on the entire AEnima album
You guys really should read his book. I think it would give you some insight to his way of thinking. It's a good read.
The first two Tool albums are awesome! This band has some talent. When I heard this for the first time over 20 years ago, I thought to myself, "Wow...we have a band that has created a unique sound that will last for decades"....I guess that worked!
Listening to the discussion regarding Maynard's childhood, all i could think was read his biography, it's a great read. "A Perfect Union of Contrary Things"
When you guys make these videos is it the first time your hearing the songs?
Still my favourite Tool-Album. Memories, oh sweet memories.
My favorite tool song
This song reminds me to be loving, even if it's just toward a friend or family member. Every person in our lives is an opportunity to "die" again and be reborn as a kinder being. I guess it's a bigbigbigbig deal when you have a child, but I am not at that stage of my life yet.
guys your interpretations are the best ever.. You have a great view on this.. ''H.'' I use as a part of my name, in honor of this song.
Its definitely about his kid, I couldn't find an article but he has stated that before
5:39 Sori's reaction and body posture is spot on!!!
Dammit Vin your phone keeps going off and always think it's mine.
subscribed for tool only.
So I’m guessing they pre recorded these prior to the live listen. I understand that. I wish it would’ve been like the last two album reviews but life happens.
This HADOKEN was the most hilarious thing I saw today! I'm had to laugh.._xDD
Wow, this whole time I thought this was about heroin. Maynard's take on his contemporaries falling to its grasp time and time again. Looking at the lyrics through that lens, it very strongly reminds me of the struggles of an addict. I can get more in depth if anyone is curious.
Stone Sour Wicked Game or witness trees, PLEASE. Love your videos
I'm always so impressed with how Vin can pick up on these themes so quickly.
The power of having several Personal Computers in the room, to Google Search info on the fly...
Prior planning
@@sfjarhead4062 Are you & Defensive Wounds insinuating that Vin is disingenuous? lol
Defensive Wounds they don’t research
SFjarhead they don’t research
The nice thing about tool songs is that it means whatever you need it to mean.
Helloween ☆ Keeper of the seven keys 🎃
I watch alot of y'alls videos and this one I like because y'all discuss(argue) for like 20 min ablut the song meaning which means you are ascending as tool fans. Now just take some mushrooms and watch the videos. After the child of course lol
It is about his kid. Good call bruh!
My take on the song is its about his son and his son's mother, and his life as a rock star, always on the road and the temptations. The abuse angle works too though. H and 46 & 2 are my favorite songs on this album.
3 more days til TOOL and my brothers birthday celebration. It will be our 11th time seeing TOOL, only 3rd time together. We’re headed to see them after his small family wedding party. 🎈 🎉❤ Good Christian family.
My favorite Tool song.
the start of this track gives me an acid flashback, every single time.
So much hope that one day I see you're listening to Lord Of The Lost 🙏
Try their songs "Haythor" or "Naxxar"...they are really great!
So these reaction videos from the Aenima album were recorded "before" the live listening video you uploaded 5 days ago..????..
Yea, they are out of town at NAAM, so these were recorded awhile ago.
There is no wrong in this album! So good!
The song is about choices and people who mean good by helping you with these choices, but end up being poison for you. so you have to sometimes only listen to yourself.