This is a demo version of the song, you guys really missed out. The video you started with was the actual version. That said, there are much more intense songs from their catalog that you can get into!
The fact that you were all captivated just by the intro, shows the musical genius that the group Tool is. The song is based on addiction and all the feelings associated with it. It’s not about devil worshipping just the downward spiral that one gets drawn into. More Tool songs would be great along with other rock artists. You should listen to the group Disturbed’s song “Stricken”, I’m sure you guys will not be disappointed.
When the Tool Army shows up your subscriptions will sky rocket. This is from the album in 92. You guys haven't listened to much rock. THE POT is the gateway drug to be introduced. Then branch out. This band has 3 of the best musicians and lead singer, Maynard James Keenan. And he sings for 2 other bad ass bands, A Perfect Circle and Pusifer.
TOOL is to metal/rock what Eminem is to rap. They are a collective of musical geniuses. The lyrics are deep on nearly every track, the music is played by masters of their instruments, and their videos (when they actually make them) are trippy as hell!
tool is one of the most lyrically encrypted bands ever. complete music geniuses and loved by everyone who listens to them. they are perceived as one of the top bands who have never produced a below par album or song and only have extremely consistent high standards in their ability to create music.
this is an amazing song about alchohol/substance dependence and the self loathing from being aware of it and not doing anything to curb it. watch the live performance version of this one. it's amazing
alot of professional vocal teachers are very impressed by soberslive preformance. they also have an orgasn during the scream he does in "the grudge " lol
To me it doesn't have anything to do with chemical drugs but rather a bad relationship and staying drunk of false emotions instead of sobering up and facing the reality of the situation. But that's the great thing about Tool. It means something different to everyone.
please keep experiencing TOOL. If you listen to parabol and parabola in that order you cant be less than amazed. Lateralus is also amazing with a crazy guitar solo. The Pot is a BANGER
yeah boys you gotta persevere with Tool. i'm not saying it like it's some grand accomplishment but I've been a musician for most of my life, and like to think I know a decent amount about music. Tool are just next level. Pink Floyd veryyy close second
Danny Carey is the drummer…you guys should check out “Danny Carey live drum cam, Pneuma” the song is awesome but to see Danny Carey play the drums to the song is even more awesome!
DEFINITELY have to react to Tool-The Pot!! You will definitely add it to your workout lists! Schism is another great song, especially with the lyrics pulled up.
This is a metaphorical song, also they had a friend who was a addict who died, so he saying Why did he allow himself to get to a point where he died, and also speaking through the substance view by saying trust in me and fall as well. ... Tool is lyrically deep, and can have double entendres and meaning with the lyrics. Check out The Pot and you understand what I mean, Fire 🔥 song. You guys will love it
10000 days and Wings for Marie are two of there very best songs. Extremely emotional and dedicated to Mayrards mother after she passed. Makes me cry eveytime.
Tool is great. This, sounded awful. Please do another. I can't believe y'all haven't been asked to do the (Danny Carey) Pneuma live drum cam yet!? ... please do that one.
Hi Mapex, I already suggested to these guys a few days ago, commenting on their uploaded videos, but they haven't done it yet. Indeed, I agree on reacting Pneuma with Danny's version on the drum cams. U guys gonna love watching it. TOOL PNEUMA LIVE PLEASE :D
Totally agree, I have never heard Tool sound so bad, shame on the person who uploaded this. Unless of course Tool once recorded Sober in a toilet cubicle, with a mobile phone, and they have the only crappy copy. I will forgive them and of course pay stupid money for a toilet cubicle recordings bootleg:)
Tool is absolutely one of the most creative bands ever. We need more tool. I remember they played this album live 3 miles from my house and I could hear every word from my back yard. They were that loud they shook the entire city.
Do you remember those kids who cover that 46&2 -is was soo good-forgot about it until now. Im going to find the link for anyone who hasnt seen it. th-cam.com/video/mYKLvYGqaC0/w-d-xo.html
Tool is not just music, it's an experience. It's just stunning how deep they go. Been listening to them since the early 90s and still discovering new aspects to the songs...!
@@SparkimusPrime they have never heard the song or band before…perhaps that was the way it was supposed to sound. Can you tell me what a song is supposed to sound like without ever hearing it?
@@adammaynard5683 I know it’s not supposed to sound like that. Especially after hearing the other one before they clicked off it. I get what you’re saying, I’m not trying to be a dick about it, js they could’ve just stuck with the one they had.
Check out Tools drummer, Danny Carey "PNEUMA" (live in concert). The video is only of the drummer and it's possibly one of the best drum performance ever. I'd also recommend checking out "SOBER" LIVE (pro shot), one of the best vocal performances in history.
I was about to go to sleep but I saw this... This is going to be great lol. Aww man, i wish they watched the actual video with the better sound quality... Tool is amazing, their sound is amazing and their lyrics are deep... I hope you hear more, but this song is the one with the most appeal honestly. I think the version you guys landed on doesn't even have the baseline in there lol.
I’m 51 & have been a music lover for as long as I can remember …I keep a very open mind when it comes to music & I gotta say that for the past 20+ years TOOL has been the best band on this planet for real 🖤🎼🥶
DAMN! sounds amazing. They came to Oslo and I slept through the first half hour of the ticket sale and so the ti kets sold out lol. Cried when they announced their coming here but at least I saved I lot of money missing that concert lol.
@@efwhyai The Grudge was actually the first song I've heard from them. I went on listening to the whole album in one take lol But maybe it's best they ease into it before going full spiral :)
This sounded like it might have been a live cut with the lyrics over it, there was an echo and different guitar things going on. 10:02 yeah these guys are each pretty insane with their instruments, weird time signatures all over the place, they get into African-feeling polyrhythms and even composed one song based on the fibonacci sequence. For some reason I thought you guys already did the Danny Carey Drum-camera version of Tool - Pneuma live, but if not, head straight to it. Dude is an absolute master, and the drums are the star of that one.
Once again, it's a blast to see you guys give your perspective / reaction to a song I've known since it came out over 20 years ago. Y'all are 100% genuine, inciteful, and funny as hell. Thanks for doing what you do!
@@maineiacial I got this album immediately after I heard Sober on the radio. Like, within an hour. I had a symbiotic connection with it [=-=-=-> not sure if that's the right word, so let's just put a pin in that} '^-_-^' I still hear something new every time I listen to this album. :)
@@guitaroffthecuff-davids5528 music has no boundaries or time zones. I feel like me, youre one of the lucky ones that gets goosebumps when good music plays. A good song is just three chords and the truth
@@maineiacial I most certainly do. If I'm focused on a great song and "that moment" hits, I just close my eyes and soak in the music. (examples - 3:41 in Let Down by Radiohead, 3:57 in Jambi by Tool, 0:40 in Keeph Hope Alive by The Crystal Method, 3:49 in The Riddle by Steve Vai, 2:29 in Aerials, the entire song Notion by Tash Sultana, 3:23 in Release by Pearl Jam😁, and every note SRV ever played.
Maynard said the song is based on a friend who can’t write music without being loaded so it’s a synopsis of what happens to so many artist who think they need an altered state to write mind bending songs…I believe it refers to either Layne Staley of Alice In Chains or Kurt Cobain of Nirvana…
Tool is it’s own greatest thing ever. “The Pot” is a great song that you will react to as well as “Forty Six & 2”. I’m never going to tell you what to do but you will. Please just know there is a dope ass drum solo in Forty Six & 2 and let the boys know this is a time where no words should be spoken. It might be the best rock song ever made. Just my opinion.
TOOL will be an amazing journey for you guys. Like others have said, you definitely need to do "The Pot" next. Probably the best TOOL introductory song to do. I think you guys will dig it. Also, avoid the official music videos because they're super weird and distracting.
Since y'all seem to enjoy a good drummer, I strongly recommend checking out a video from one of their shows that focuses on the drummer absolutely killing it - Danny Carey | "Pneuma" by Tool (LIVE IN CONCERT)
Tool were way ahead of their time when they first came out (I have their first album on cassette). I've seen them live a couple of times and they are AMAZING! The lead singer (Maynard) also owns a vineyard and bottles wine. He was also with the band "A Perfect Circle"
Tool never fucking gets old, glad you guys hit this up. The sober conversation cracked me up. This is a song about a dude destroying all the relationships in his life, most likely because of alcohol and drugs and shitty mentality.
It could be like this "Why can't, we not be sober" as in, you can be sober if you try and "Why can't we not be sober" as in don't really need to be sober, it can go both way I believe it's called language art, I could be wrong.
Wow a reaction for Tool. Your channel is going to ignite like wildfire if you react to Tool. The Tool Army is strong. Please do a reaction to the song the POT from TOOL 🔧 you guys have to bring your headphones for that 🎵 song. Your channel will get 100,000 plus in a a few months. No joke.
I'm glad you guys finally reacted to tool, unfortunately the audio and song choice wasn't the best one to start with, but I'm glad you could already pick up how good the instruments are. If you do appreciate talent you wouldn't be disappointed with them. This was from their first full album and like many great artists their music got better, should check out songs from later releases. Also I found it funny how thinking some of the lyrics are about a woman/relationship, when he's singing about substance abuse to put it simply. I guess this is why some say women are like drugs lol.
Y'all, Tool and A Perfect Circle are amazing. Maynard's voice is collectively agreed to be one if the best in Rock music. Their lyrical content is always worth viewing.
The song is about dealing with a band member that was addicted to drugs. The song was written from the predictive of the those around the addict dealing with the addiction and how the drug effects the addict. It goes back and forth.
Tool are musical geniuses with composition, "The Pot" is absolute fire!!! You need to go down the Tool rabbit hole...... I'm glad I did. Danny Carey is an amazing drummer, he uses odd time signatures.
Tool Army Soldier here.. you have officially made me a fan and subscriber.. you fellas need to do more Tool songs.. Stinkfist, H, Pnuema, Lateralus, The Grudge, There are so many incredible songs.. greatest band ever!
He’s fighting with addiction between hope or satisfaction…catch the live version making the rounds and see how he gives a true performance about the power of addiction and you can see the audience and Tool become one in this intense but great live version…
Sober is about addiction and is from 92'. Their material get deeper and more complex as you move through the years. Headphones are a must!! Pipe some good quality audio and welcome to the rabbit hole!! Start with the POT, Lateralus, Right in Two, and Invicible. Pneuma live is a must if you like drums.
THIS TOOL SONG ROCKED loved it back in the day and was in the movie escape from LA Kurt Russel was in good movie also another banger good rocking song from 90s hard rocking bands like tool Korn limps biz kit and others and many others you guys would love like the oz fest concerts named after Ozzy ozbourne and he played with his band. concerts so many awesome rock bands playing all there greatest hits
Check out Sleep Token - Hypnosis, In Flames - Come Clarity, Deftones - My Own Summer, Fire From the Gods - End Transmission, Twelve Foot Ninja - Mother Sky, King 810 - Vendettas, Loathe - Two Way Mirror, Killswitch Engage - The Arms of Sorrow... You won't be disappointed.
It's about the outcome drugs/alcohol had on a friend. A lot of Metal music deals with serious subjects. Releasing anger and frustration through the music instead of with external outbursts, or turning it back on oneself and internalizing it.
I love TOOL!! I feel bad you didnt seem to have the best experience with this sont, but let me recommended "The Pot". The sound alone to this song made me fall back in love with rock when I was living in NYC.
Young Brothers ✊🏿 As an official Funk and Roll Souljah, I highly recommend you check ALL of these out: Rage Against The Machine: -Fistfull Of Steel -People Of The Sun -Bulls On Parade -Down Rodeo -Guerrilla Radio Deftones: -Digital Bath -Shut Up And Drive -Risk -Kimdracula -The Spell Of Mathematics Living Colour -Love Rears Up It's Ugly Head -Memories Can't Wait -Elvis Is Dead -Postman I think you've already reacted to "Cult Of Personality", but if not check that one FIRST
This song saved my life. After going through alcohol treatment I hit a rough patch and fell back into the bottle . listening to this over ans over gave me the strength to climb back out of the bottle. Maynard is the TRUTH!!!
im in no way a die hard Tool head or anything and wont pretend ive heard all their songs but "Lateralus" is legendary... they used the Fibonacci sequence to create an audibly pleasing song.
The song is about wanting to be sober , but not being able too because humans are weak. I believe he is blaming God for his decisions instead of asking for forgiveness and help from our creator. Always trust in the Lord!
Most of Tool’s songs are about drugs, toxic relationships and self-discovery. They are dark for sure, but often they are really about fighting through darkness to something better. Eg the song “The Grudge” is about needing to *let go* of a grudge. At least that’s how I interpret their songs.
Tool is one of the darkest rock bands based on their lyrics. I love The Nurse Who Loved Me though by A Perfect Circle, who has the lead singer for too.
I’ve always thought about it like “is this what we are going to do with the gift of life we’ve been given?” Jesus blow the whistle and bring us all back to the start to try and play the game again but play it right this time. Care for each other this time!
My bros, my dudes -- don't watch the music videos, the lyrics and Instrumentation are what's important now. "Hey is it January?" "No it's August, man." Y'all should do a reaction to the movie Half Baked. Edit: I see that you have the lyrics now. Awesome. What kinds of music do you guys listen to other than from this channel?
Double negative is in fact correct though its represented from an addict obviously talking to himself (or a "higher power") struggles you don't understand and power to you.. you would never want to understand and i personally hope you never will. keep the positivity even when things feel dark. I appreciate your videos of positivity
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This is a demo version of the song, you guys really missed out. The video you started with was the actual version. That said, there are much more intense songs from their catalog that you can get into!
yep
The fact that you were all captivated just by the intro, shows the musical genius that the group Tool is. The song is based on addiction and all the feelings associated with it. It’s not about devil worshipping just the downward spiral that one gets drawn into. More Tool songs would be great along with other rock artists. You should listen to the group Disturbed’s song “Stricken”, I’m sure you guys will not be disappointed.
When the Tool Army shows up your subscriptions will sky rocket. This is from the album in 92. You guys haven't listened to much rock. THE POT is the gateway drug to be introduced. Then branch out. This band has 3 of the best musicians and lead singer, Maynard James Keenan. And he sings for 2 other bad ass bands, A Perfect Circle and Pusifer.
don't forget about his collaborations with Rage Against the Machine and Deftones!
I just mentioned the Pot and read your comment after. Our Army is strong and always building.
And get four headsets! Lol
Tool fans? Lol
Schism is the starting off point, boss.
TOOL is to metal/rock what Eminem is to rap. They are a collective of musical geniuses. The lyrics are deep on nearly every track, the music is played by masters of their instruments, and their videos (when they actually make them) are trippy as hell!
looll, you chose quite possible the worst version of this song to listen to.
Lol, no kidding.!!
I was about to slag you for being a typical Tool fan and then I saw them seemingly incapable of sticking with a single frickin video. You called it. 😂
I dig you, Cartier fam, but take a deep breath, focus, pick a lane, and then enjoy the ride.
Yeah this version is not right
I liked the first video. Also the popular live version of it is good too.
tool is one of the most lyrically encrypted bands ever. complete music geniuses and loved by everyone who listens to them. they are perceived as one of the top bands who have never produced a below par album or song and only have extremely consistent high standards in their ability to create music.
this is an amazing song about alchohol/substance dependence and the self loathing from being aware of it and not doing anything to curb it. watch the live performance version of this one. it's amazing
yes! watch the live performance please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
🤘🏽🤘🤘🏻👊🏿👊🏽🙏🏽🤟🏼
alot of professional vocal teachers are very impressed by soberslive preformance. they also have an orgasn during the scream he does in "the grudge " lol
To me it doesn't have anything to do with chemical drugs but rather a bad relationship and staying drunk of false emotions instead of sobering up and facing the reality of the situation. But that's the great thing about Tool. It means something different to everyone.
Is he questioning his belief in god? Are we all drinking the kool aid?
The pot by tool is a guaranteed banger. There's not one person who don't love it. Brandon will appreciate the bars and double meanings.
The Pot is lowkey overrated
please keep experiencing TOOL. If you listen to parabol and parabola in that order you cant be less than amazed. Lateralus is also amazing with a crazy guitar solo. The Pot is a BANGER
yeah boys you gotta persevere with Tool. i'm not saying it like it's some grand accomplishment but I've been a musician for most of my life, and like to think I know a decent amount about music. Tool are just next level. Pink Floyd veryyy close second
İ don't think they will appreciate such art (only the white hoodie dude might enjoy it) , i don't think Tool ia their cup of tea tbh
Ænima was always where I started people
My anthem(s)
Danny Carey is the drummer…you guys should check out “Danny Carey live drum cam, Pneuma” the song is awesome but to see Danny Carey play the drums to the song is even more awesome!
DEFINITELY have to react to Tool-The Pot!! You will definitely add it to your workout lists! Schism is another great song, especially with the lyrics pulled up.
Tool is one of the greatest bands ever. Yall seriously seriously missing out.
This is a metaphorical song, also they had a friend who was a addict who died, so he saying Why did he allow himself to get to a point where he died, and also speaking through the substance view by saying trust in me and fall as well. ... Tool is lyrically deep, and can have double entendres and meaning with the lyrics. Check out The Pot and you understand what I mean, Fire 🔥 song. You guys will love it
Oh wow, System of A Down has a story like that as well with Chop SUEY
they'll never understand that haha. these dudes are 1st grade in lyric understanding
10000 days and Wings for Marie are two of there very best songs. Extremely emotional and dedicated to Mayrards mother after she passed. Makes me cry eveytime.
Tool is great. This, sounded awful. Please do another. I can't believe y'all haven't been asked to do the (Danny Carey) Pneuma live drum cam yet!?
... please do that one.
IKR??
Hi Mapex, I already suggested to these guys a few days ago, commenting on their uploaded videos, but they haven't done it yet.
Indeed, I agree on reacting Pneuma with Danny's version on the drum cams. U guys gonna love watching it.
TOOL PNEUMA LIVE PLEASE :D
I suggested it as well. So we are now at at least 4 people saying they should.
Totally agree, I have never heard Tool sound so bad, shame on the person who uploaded this. Unless of course Tool once recorded Sober in a toilet cubicle, with a mobile phone, and they have the only crappy copy. I will forgive them and of course pay stupid money for a toilet cubicle recordings bootleg:)
@@iisotter8944
I was thinking utility sink in a broom closet.
...but yeah, the cubicle and toilet definitely make more sense.
Tool is absolutely one of the most creative bands ever. We need more tool. I remember they played this album live 3 miles from my house and I could hear every word from my back yard. They were that loud they shook the entire city.
Tool 46 & 2 is a good listen, there's a lyric video you can play w/out sound over the audio track..play at same time doesn't have to be perfectly time
46&2 is probably my favorite Tool Song.....
Best song they've ever done
Do you remember those kids who cover that 46&2 -is was soo good-forgot about it until now. Im going to find the link for anyone who hasnt seen it. th-cam.com/video/mYKLvYGqaC0/w-d-xo.html
Tool is not just music, it's an experience. It's just stunning how deep they go. Been listening to them since the early 90s and still discovering new aspects to the songs...!
Please choose good versions to react to, TooL is the most talented band of this generation, and deserve proper listens
Calm down
How are they supposed to know what video is a “good” video?
@@adammaynard5683 How could you not know that sounded like shit?
@@SparkimusPrime they have never heard the song or band before…perhaps that was the way it was supposed to sound. Can you tell me what a song is supposed to sound like without ever hearing it?
@@adammaynard5683 I know it’s not supposed to sound like that. Especially after hearing the other one before they clicked off it. I get what you’re saying, I’m not trying to be a dick about it, js they could’ve just stuck with the one they had.
Check out Tools drummer, Danny Carey "PNEUMA" (live in concert). The video is only of the drummer and it's possibly one of the best drum performance ever. I'd also recommend checking out "SOBER" LIVE (pro shot), one of the best vocal performances in history.
I was about to go to sleep but I saw this... This is going to be great lol.
Aww man, i wish they watched the actual video with the better sound quality... Tool is amazing, their sound is amazing and their lyrics are deep... I hope you hear more, but this song is the one with the most appeal honestly. I think the version you guys landed on doesn't even have the baseline in there lol.
I’m 51 & have been a music lover for as long as I can remember …I keep a very open mind when it comes to music & I gotta say that for the past 20+ years TOOL has been the best band on this planet for real 🖤🎼🥶
Oh YES, brilliant!!! One of the greatest songs in rock! Another great song by Tool: The Pot
You guys get the lyrics quick, really like the conjecture! Another awesome reaction logged! Sorry for being 5 months late...
Nothing beats seeing TOOL in concert, its a cerebral experience.
Three times at Red Rocks. Best shows I've ever been to.
So amazing live, it feels like taking drugs without taking drugs, lol
DAMN! sounds amazing. They came to Oslo and I slept through the first half hour of the ticket sale and so the ti kets sold out lol. Cried when they announced their coming here but at least I saved I lot of money missing that concert lol.
And that is scientific fact
"Forty Six & 2" and "The Pot" are your next best choice ;)
The grudge, tho. That scream
@@efwhyai The Grudge was actually the first song I've heard from them. I went on listening to the whole album in one take lol
But maybe it's best they ease into it before going full spiral :)
Simply the best band. No one like them.
This sounded like it might have been a live cut with the lyrics over it, there was an echo and different guitar things going on.
10:02 yeah these guys are each pretty insane with their instruments, weird time signatures all over the place, they get into African-feeling polyrhythms and even composed one song based on the fibonacci sequence. For some reason I thought you guys already did the Danny Carey Drum-camera version of Tool - Pneuma live, but if not, head straight to it. Dude is an absolute master, and the drums are the star of that one.
defintely seemslike a live track. The band isn't mixed very clearly and prominently, which is such a defining part of their sound.
I think the poster modified the sound to get away from the TH-cam bots for copyright infringement.
@@stephenhansen6252 nah listen back to the guitar in the second half, there's alterations from the studio cut.
Close... but no. It's the demo version actually
Once again, it's a blast to see you guys give your perspective / reaction to a song I've known since it came out over 20 years ago. Y'all are 100% genuine, inciteful, and funny as hell. Thanks for doing what you do!
My roommate brought this CD home day one. Cranked it up to 11 and blew his system before he could move.
@@maineiacial I got this album immediately after I heard Sober on the radio. Like, within an hour. I had a symbiotic connection with it [=-=-=-> not sure if that's the right word, so let's just put a pin in that} '^-_-^' I still hear something new every time I listen to this album. :)
@@guitaroffthecuff-davids5528 music has no boundaries or time zones. I feel like me, youre one of the lucky ones that gets goosebumps when good music plays.
A good song is just three chords and the truth
@@maineiacial I most certainly do. If I'm focused on a great song and "that moment" hits, I just close my eyes and soak in the music. (examples - 3:41 in Let Down by Radiohead, 3:57 in Jambi by Tool, 0:40 in Keeph Hope Alive by The Crystal Method, 3:49 in The Riddle by Steve Vai, 2:29 in Aerials, the entire song Notion by Tash Sultana, 3:23 in Release by Pearl Jam😁, and every note SRV ever played.
If depression is what you think all of rock is about then you’re not paying attention. I love you guys but that happens a lot. 🖤
Two starter songs for tool: "the pot" and "Aenema"
Maynard said the song is based on a friend who can’t write music without being loaded so it’s a synopsis of what happens to so many artist who think they need an altered state to write mind bending songs…I believe it refers to either Layne Staley of Alice In Chains or Kurt Cobain of Nirvana…
Tool is DOPE! Glad you guys gave it a listen 👍👍👍
Tool is it’s own greatest thing ever. “The Pot” is a great song that you will react to as well as “Forty Six & 2”. I’m never going to tell you what to do but you will. Please just know there is a dope ass drum solo in Forty Six & 2 and let the boys know this is a time where no words should be spoken. It might be the best rock song ever made. Just my opinion.
Maynard James Keenan is a musical genius
TOOL will be an amazing journey for you guys. Like others have said, you definitely need to do "The Pot" next. Probably the best TOOL introductory song to do. I think you guys will dig it. Also, avoid the official music videos because they're super weird and distracting.
Since y'all seem to enjoy a good drummer, I strongly recommend checking out a video from one of their shows that focuses on the drummer absolutely killing it - Danny Carey | "Pneuma" by Tool (LIVE IN CONCERT)
Tool were way ahead of their time when they first came out (I have their first album on cassette). I've seen them live a couple of times and they are AMAZING! The lead singer (Maynard) also owns a vineyard and bottles wine. He was also with the band "A Perfect Circle"
Tool. The Pot is a must react. 🔥🎸
SKYNARD LYNARD!!!!!!!!! Y'ALL ARE CRACKIN' ME UP!!!!!!!! I LOVE Y'ALL HILARIOUS DUDES!!!!!!!!!
Try the live version of this & you will really freak out watching Maynard's body language.
Watch the live version. Maynard kills it.
Tool never fucking gets old, glad you guys hit this up. The sober conversation cracked me up. This is a song about a dude destroying all the relationships in his life, most likely because of alcohol and drugs and shitty mentality.
It could be like this "Why can't, we not be sober" as in, you can be sober if you try and "Why can't we not be sober" as in don't really need to be sober, it can go both way I believe it's called language art, I could be wrong.
Tool is an amazing band...also the lead singer (Maynard) is the lead in the group A Perfect Circle. All the albums are from Tool and APC
Oh yea you are stepping into the best musical Journey you will go into. Tool is truly one of a kind and well worth diving into.
The song is about an addict crying out for help. Asking God why can’t he just make it go away. Really powerful song!
Wow a reaction for Tool. Your channel is going to ignite like wildfire if you react to Tool. The Tool Army is strong. Please do a reaction to the song the POT from TOOL 🔧 you guys have to bring your headphones for that 🎵 song. Your channel will get 100,000 plus in a a few months. No joke.
I'm glad you guys finally reacted to tool, unfortunately the audio and song choice wasn't the best one to start with, but I'm glad you could already pick up how good the instruments are. If you do appreciate talent you wouldn't be disappointed with them. This was from their first full album and like many great artists their music got better, should check out songs from later releases.
Also I found it funny how thinking some of the lyrics are about a woman/relationship, when he's singing about substance abuse to put it simply. I guess this is why some say women are like drugs lol.
Guys, you have to watch the live version from 1993. The amount of emotion he conveys on stage is insane.
Y'all, Tool and A Perfect Circle are amazing. Maynard's voice is collectively agreed to be one if the best in Rock music. Their lyrical content is always worth viewing.
U should of reacted to the live version of this. That one is really good
Pretty sure they ended up on a live recording, or at least something other than the studio version they started on
@@ianwallace5646 the live performance at the reading festival in 93
Seriously? Where Maynard is wearing the pink onesie? ugghh
@@sunshynff u don’t like that performance? Or u just don’t like the pink onesie? Lol
@@sunshynff He sounds absolutely amazing in that video and you’re going to police his fit?
Lmao y'all are so bad at this 🤣 it cracks me up every time and I'm always here for it
The song is about dealing with a band member that was addicted to drugs. The song was written from the predictive of the those around the addict dealing with the addiction and how the drug effects the addict. It goes back and forth.
Oh boy you are about to go down a whole new rabbit hole! Welcome to the world of Tool guys!!
Tool are musical geniuses with composition, "The Pot" is absolute fire!!! You need to go down the Tool rabbit hole...... I'm glad I did. Danny Carey is an amazing drummer, he uses odd time signatures.
First of all..... You need to see the LIVE VERSION. PLEASE. Tool is absolutely FIRE.
Love you guys! You're listening to one of the best drummers in the world
Bro I'm down on my knees and begging for more Tool reactions🖤
You definitely should experience "schism" and "right in two"
Tool Army Soldier here.. you have officially made me a fan and subscriber.. you fellas need to do more Tool songs.. Stinkfist, H,
Pnuema, Lateralus, The Grudge,
There are so many incredible songs.. greatest band ever!
Most talented group of guys ever.
He’s fighting with addiction between hope or satisfaction…catch the live version making the rounds and see how he gives a true performance about the power of addiction and you can see the audience and Tool become one in this intense but great live version…
Sober is about addiction and is from 92'. Their material get deeper and more complex as you move through the years. Headphones are a must!! Pipe some good quality audio and welcome to the rabbit hole!! Start with the POT, Lateralus, Right in Two, and Invicible. Pneuma live is a must if you like drums.
Damn yall gotta start watching official,original cuts on these songs! This doesn't even sound like Tool. Glad yall are finally checking them out tho!
THIS TOOL SONG ROCKED loved it back in the day and was in the movie escape from LA Kurt Russel was in good movie also another banger good rocking song from 90s hard rocking bands like tool Korn limps biz kit and others and many others you guys would love like the oz fest concerts named after Ozzy ozbourne and he played with his band. concerts so many awesome rock bands playing all there greatest hits
Check out Sleep Token - Hypnosis, In Flames - Come Clarity, Deftones - My Own Summer, Fire From the Gods - End Transmission, Twelve Foot Ninja - Mother Sky, King 810 - Vendettas, Loathe - Two Way Mirror, Killswitch Engage - The Arms of Sorrow... You won't be disappointed.
I love Tool. Grew up listening to them in the 90's.
TOOL has got to be ONE OF THE BEST BANDS EVER....PERIOD!!!!!!!!!
Brothers been listening to Tool since 92 its a great experience if y'all into that kinda music. It took them 10 years to drop a new album.
Thank you guys for every video you do and showing new stuff ..not many channels do that ..thankful are even playing tool at all .so thanks
Homeboy went through 2 minutes of Crazy Train while everyone else was in a conversation 🤣 the dude in orange is becoming a metalhead. 🤘
It's about the outcome drugs/alcohol had on a friend. A lot of Metal music deals with serious subjects. Releasing anger and frustration through the music instead of with external outbursts, or turning it back on oneself and internalizing it.
as someone who grew up around TOOL, im at the beginning of the vid and cant wait for the reaction
I love TOOL!! I feel bad you didnt seem to have the best experience with this sont, but let me recommended "The Pot". The sound alone to this song made me fall back in love with rock when I was living in NYC.
Dude in the orange shirt had it spot on. He was saying he doesn't want to be sober. Nice catch of the word play.
Young Brothers ✊🏿
As an official Funk and Roll Souljah,
I highly recommend you check ALL of these out:
Rage Against The Machine:
-Fistfull Of Steel
-People Of The Sun
-Bulls On Parade
-Down Rodeo
-Guerrilla Radio
Deftones:
-Digital Bath
-Shut Up And Drive
-Risk
-Kimdracula
-The Spell Of Mathematics
Living Colour
-Love Rears Up It's Ugly Head -Memories Can't Wait
-Elvis Is Dead
-Postman
I think you've already reacted to "Cult Of Personality", but if not check that one FIRST
This song saved my life. After going through alcohol treatment I hit a rough patch and fell back into the bottle . listening to this over ans over gave me the strength to climb back out of the bottle. Maynard is the TRUTH!!!
I've been wanting to request Tool forever to you guys. Keep it going with studio tracks and lyrics pulled up on the side
Acually, you guys have the other best option. Love you guys
Rock is the world of metaphors and quotes lol literal whole songs about 3 words but they are great songs in most cases
THE POT! Better for your time hearing Tool. 😂they send everyone into a discussion of epic proportions
Another great band. The lead singer also in A Perfect Circle. Solid stuff
Great friend to recommend Tool, enjoy the experience, one of the greatest bands of all time
The Tool Army is here lets go more Tool
You mentioned Shinedown “Simple Man”. That’s a definite reaction. It’s awesome.
you really need to see the live video of this..............its hectic!!!!! love the reactions guys keep it up
Tool-46&2 I's also really good. They are a very cerebral band when it comes to their musical composition and lyrics.
omg!! more Tool! Opiate with lyrics plus pneuma with the camera focused on Danny Carey live is a must
He is saying both! wanting and not wanting to be sober like an ebb and flow (or at least this is how I interpret it)
Thank you guys! :)
im in no way a die hard Tool head or anything and wont pretend ive heard all their songs but "Lateralus" is legendary... they used the Fibonacci sequence to create an audibly pleasing song.
The song is about wanting to be sober , but not being able too because humans are weak. I believe he is blaming God for his decisions instead of asking for forgiveness and help from our creator. Always trust in the Lord!
If you want to be absolutely BLOWN AWAY, watch the live version of this
Most of Tool’s songs are about drugs, toxic relationships and self-discovery. They are dark for sure, but often they are really about fighting through darkness to something better. Eg the song “The Grudge” is about needing to *let go* of a grudge. At least that’s how I interpret their songs.
Once you start down the rabbit hole that is Tool, you will not be able to stop, keep going, Spiral out!
Tool is one of the darkest rock bands based on their lyrics.
I love The Nurse Who Loved Me though by A Perfect Circle, who has the lead singer for too.
Tool
Tool is one of the best bands of all time. They’re singer & drummer are looked at as Gods in the rock world!! Listen to “the pot”
I’ve always thought about it like “is this what we are going to do with the gift of life we’ve been given?” Jesus blow the whistle and bring us all back to the start to try and play the game again but play it right this time. Care for each other this time!
My bros, my dudes -- don't watch the music videos, the lyrics and Instrumentation are what's important now.
"Hey is it January?"
"No it's August, man."
Y'all should do a reaction to the movie Half Baked.
Edit: I see that you have the lyrics now. Awesome. What kinds of music do you guys listen to other than from this channel?
Double negative is in fact correct though its represented from an addict obviously talking to himself (or a "higher power") struggles you don't understand and power to you.. you would never want to understand and i personally hope you never will. keep the positivity even when things feel dark. I appreciate your videos of positivity
The ambiguity is part of the genius. "Why cant we not be sober" can be taken in multiple ways. That is intentional. It makes you think and discuss.
The more you react to TOOL. The TOOL Army will come out and support.
You guys are very smart… keep listening to Tool. They are next level. Not the easiest but next level.