I remember hearing this for the first time when the album came out and realizing right there that this band was SPECIAL. One of the best albums of the 90s.
@@jeremyg8568 you really think that. They aren’t over rated. Been listening for 40 plus yrs. Back then didn’t understand and appreciate their style as much as I enjoyed the buzz. Now, I get it. Yeh Waters is flamboyant. But Gilmour proved they are just perfectionists at their crafts. So respectfully I totally disagree. Rush….talent no doubt great 3 piece band.
My best friend and I attended Oz Fest in Tampa several years back. It would turn out to be our last concert together as he passed from cancer a year later. We were both HUGE TOOL fans. They were the most clear precise and very much the loudest show I've ever seen. And, I have seen a lot. I have a very specific memory of this song being preformed. It was so hot all day... smoking and doing our thing... Tool came on and it clouded up and even rained some. During this song, my chest was vibrating so hard and everything just turned kind of purple and I remember soaking that moment up with my buddy Mike. Still, hands down, my favorite show and moment in any concert. Including seeing Metalica / Ride the lightning at the monsters of rock.
I was already huge into Tool from the Undertow album (got to see them on that tour!), but when this album came out it cemented their place in my mind as one of the all time great bands!!
Twice in concert Maynard said this was about L Ron Hubbard though someone probably said that already. For what its worth I would love to see you look up the lyrics AFTER LISTENING and give them a quick analysis. I think most of us would enjoy that. Keep on spiraling out
@@mikethemotormouth Yeah Maynard is a huge troll so you have to take what he says with a grain of salt. I could tell you about the phone conversation I had with him (radio show) where he answered all my questions with, "its all about the penis". 🤷♂️
I view MJK's voice as another instrument sound and it always fits in perfect for another great Tool song. I don't care about hearing every word or the meaning of every song. The total joy that a Tool song transmits at the time of hearing, that uplifts you is what matters to me. #ToolArmy
My favorite Tool song 🔧 I'm an OGT from 93 I really enjoy your reactions, it's easy to see you two are genuine, optimistic & positive people!!! Loved seeing your concert footage!!! I seen them February 27th 2022 Buffalo NY Key Bank Center
This is such a GREAT song...and isnt even one of the best 5 on the album. Other Tool fans disagree, and that is more than fine, but this album was the Golden Era of Tool for me (which ranks it very highly as some of the best music ever made).
You're right. It's probably the fifth best song on the album and yet five times better than ninety-five percent of everyone else's songs. If that makes any sense.
One of my top Tool tracks since the beginning; i was wondering if the long intro loses impatient people or could that even be why it isn't as respected a song as you might expect.
The best album they did IMO,its perfect, enough technicality but still has a slight untamed feel compared to later albums, also feels more direct than what came after
@@amydogert9965 Danny Carey labeled L. Ron Hubbard as the subject of "Eulogy". However, Maynard James Keenan has also said that his lyrics are always interpretations of the music, and it's therefore important to find your own meaning to songs. There has also been speculation that the lyrics could have referred to Bill Hicks, to whom the band had a close friendship, and also to whom much of the album is dedicated, in artwork and quotes on the song "Third Eye". Furthermore, Maynard said in an interview to Toolshed in 1997 that “…The song's about tendencies, not about a specific individual. It's about tendencies of people wanting to stand on a soap box and sacrifice themselves in some way. We don't need that process anymore. You're on your own now." I believe it’s L. Ron since Tool performed a concert at the Church of Scientology and used his interactions with them as his source material. That’s how I see it and plenty of others; if you don’t, then to each their own.
This is the first TOOL song I ever heard! I was 13-14 in like 2000 or when ever it was. Memories from my fishing trip with dad, we sat in his car cold and wet taking a break from the shitty weather, and he showed me this song. Changed my life in music, never looked back! Love this song, love this band!
@@silver04bullet1 I still have it in my truck. After the concert last Friday I dug it out and… well it’s still in the player and will only come out for another TOOL cd 🤘😎🤘
I think that is the longest Brad ever went without pausing! Love the smile on Lexi's face from go to wo :) And the way you feel those accents! Also I think that is your best analogy of a Tool song Brad :) :) This song is a masterpiece, first time I heard it was live at The Astoria, London, circa '96, hadn't even heard the album - mind ='d blown!!
I’ve been lucky enough to see them live, firstly when this album came out. A n absolute revelation. Still got the t shirt. They are amazing live the sound. Hits you.
I’m afraid a song about loving your child despite your upbringing is less deep than larger subjects like idk, enlightenment, the betterment of humankind, the greater consciousness, eternity of “being”, talking about his mothers death and how she should be let into heaven, people idolizing others because they have nothing to look for and end up killing those idols, it goes on. As stated here I can list a dozen songs off the top of my head that are deeper than a parental experience. No need to be so smug champ.
I’d love for you guys to react to Wings for Marie 1&2…it’s the end of Maynard’s moms story and a beautiful and emotional song! Love y’all’s reactions BTW
My all time favorite Tool song. Great choice guys! The lyrics may or may not have been written with a certain person in mind but basically what the meaning of the song boils down to is: beware of public figures speaking from a soapbox. They often know a lot less than they're letting on and they have their own agenda which may not include your own health and wellness. Think for yourself and don't just follow someone else blindly.
Brad knows better than to react to a Tool song without having the lyrics at the ready. It still always threw me off a bit because the album has Bill Hicks references (audio and visual) throughout, so I always kind of thought it might have been about Bill. It has Christ/Savior imagery, but it's never sounded like it's about Christ. It might not be about any one person in particular, I guess.
@@Kaddywompous Apparently they've said in a couple interviews that the song is about people like L Ron Hubbard. They also mention him by name in Aenima.
@@Kaddywompous it's not about Jesus at all. It's about martyrdom, in 0articular false martyrdom. Most specifically it's about Ron Hubbard and Scientology, but it can also apply to televangelists, cult leaders, political figures, basically a you walks around with the attitude that their death would be on par with a true martyr. "you claimed all this time that you would die for me, why then are you so surprised to hear your own eulogy?" Literally the opposite of Jesus or Joan of Arc or Tank Man, or any other real martyr who walk knowingly to death for their convictions. It's someone who wants all the reverence of a martyr but is then surprised when he's expected to die for those beliefs.
I've seen(experienced) Tool twice,this song live was mindblowing,they are a band that does not fail to deliver,I love the dynamic sound of this track,the drummer especially, plays dead set what you hear on the album with every nuance.....I put them 1st equal in my pantheon with Pink Floyd & I'll back that up all day
Since Tool seems to be one of the more popular reaction by you guys, you should really check out some of the O'Keefe Music Foundation covers of their songs. The kids at the foundation absolutely body 46 and 2 by Tool
Hey thanks for reminding me I think I'm going to go back and check that video out those kids are badass so is that what was the girl 10 years old or 11 when she sang that song
@@mattw3190 Yeah she has videos on there when she was even younger and still was a great singer. Pull me Under and Chain of Fools she also covered young.
The drumming through the part where its just drums and Maynard- "You claimed all this time you would die for me, but then why are you so surprised to hear your own Eulogy" is so sick, and broken down by many drummers on you tube because of its unique time sigs
One of the best albums in any genre of all time. I know Tool is incredibly popular but I still think they're underrated. Aenima was IMO their peak. Love all their other stuff but this album was something else. It was really a masterpiece rock album. The whole thing was good, front to back.
Not sure if this is who the song is about but that album is partially a dedication to late comedian and friend of the band, Bill Hicks. Even if the lyrics aren’t about Bill, I can’t help but see a connection, especially with lyrics like “he had a lot to say, he had a lot of nothing to say”. One of Hicks’ comedy albums was titled “Arizona Bay”, which of course is a line in the song Aenema.
song's about EGO. from bill hicks (rant in e-minor): "i’m just trying to rid the world of all these fevered egos that are tainting our collective unconscious and making us pay a higher psychic price than we can imagine."
This song is about L. Ron Hubbard. There are a few references to him and Scientology in the lyrics. From the lie detector sounds in the intro, looking to the sea, and 912 (Street address on the church) Tool was booked to play a convention and when Maynard found out it was Scientology, he just made sheep noises on stage. At the end of the song, Maynard warns of other false prophets who will follow in Ron's Footsteps
The intro, Danny making beats on a coffee cup 🤣, I swear Lex has the soul of a guitarist, always the best reactions to heavy shit lool, I always thought it was a dis about Jesus, but I've also heard its a Dis at L Ron Hubbard
I heard a story that they got booked to play a Scientology Center early in their career, and apparently Maynard "baaaaahhhed" like a sheep at them for most of the show. Don't know if that is just an internet rumor or not, but I read about it probably in the early 2000s.
Streaming and downloading music is cool and all but there's so much more value in owning an official copy of an album. All the liner notes and great artwork that's included just adds to the overall theme of the music. Especially with TooL.
I love watching him trying to figure out the words and the meaning. It's Maynard and there are always multiple interpretations. I love watching her because she's into the music. All the little sounds and nuisances going on. So many layers upon layers to Tool. 27 years later I still find new meanings and different sounds and patterns in their music. Great job guys
@@neilpatrickhairless No, it is not. He was alive when it was written, multiple members have denied that (and have said it is about L. Ron Hubbard), and the lyrics have nothing to do with Hicks.
Bill hicks died in 1994 and this album was released In 1996. I also heard and believe it is Bull Hicks eulogy. It’s meant to sound like Jesus because Hicks was a comedian and he prob would of thought it was funny
I appreciate being told the intro buildup sounds were maynard on a megaphone, and the plink plink plink sounds were played above the neck of the guitar, where the tension is super tight. It helps imagine a more organic and live stage build up instead of a stripped down and very slow intro.
In this episode of Brad & Lex, the tinkering percussions seem to foreshadow something good for Lex as she exhibits a smirk of curiosity along with a snake like sway that becomes startled by a metal bucket like snare which activates a need for Lex to introduce her "double lever pull" and "sassy bop" complete with a "hair flick", a single "ear clutch", single "ear clutch follow ups", "trumpet tips" with "focus face" and an "ooh"..Brad may not get the jist, but knows vocal placement as he pieces the pejorative puzzle together performing a periodical "sway" before he himself becomes a lost piece while Lex needs no GPS to find her rhythm, continuing with her "trumpet tip bop" till the ending.
Here we see the valiant Professor Smitty Benzo, huddled in the tall grass by the fourth wall, carefully scribbling shorthand and dance figure sketches for dispatch to the Musical Lads Lasses and Lassooms back home! Godspeed, Professor.
This is very much a diss track. Maynard is being super sarcastic. The question is: who is he dissing? There are many theories, and Maynard being Maynard, he's never confirmed nor denied who it may be, but the theory that holds the most water for me is L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of the church of scientology. The band had reason for beef with the church, having played the Scientology Center during their early career and having been subjected to attempts and coercion from the church to join the cult.
I love it! As a first time viewer of this channel, I am going to assume Brad is on the left and Lex is on the right. To me I loved watching Brad's first blush at reading the lyrics for what they are. A lot of "wait, wtf is MJK saying?". I also loved Lex's reaction that mirrored my own first half-dozen times listening to the song when I cared way more about the musicality, than the actual lyrics. Gotta say I love seeing people take a chance on something I really like and seeing their reaction. Thank you for this video!
Brad & Lex! Missed you at the concert in Tampa. Are you going to NOT react to what they played on the set list? Anyways, I wish you would do some FUN songs by Tool. Like, ticks & leeches, or Swamp song, or Lost Keys/Rosetta Stoned!
I always thought this song was about the comedian Bill Hicks, who was Maynard's friend before he died. His picture is inside the inner-sleeve of the album cover. Bill Hicks' voice starts out the last song on the album, saying that grear musicians recorded music on drugs.
Incredible track. Has slowly risen up my rankings of Tool tracks over the years. The more I hear the more details I notice and thoughts I have. This song has some wild key changes and disharmonic passages. Bass playing is incredible. I definitely feel like the song is about L Ron Hubbard. He had a 12 book volume of one story with absolutely nothing to say lol
I've been a tool fan since opiate and saw this tour at the Atlanta international ball room a smaller venue it was so sick to me this is tools best album
You guys essentially got it! It’s confusing because Tool is eulogizing someone found to be a phony asshole. I think it represents fake preachers, or anyone in a position of power. That’s my level 1 thoughts.
The song is about Bill Hicks, a comedian that Maynard loved. Hicks and Maynard shared the same philosophies in life. If you've ever heard Bill's comedy, you'll kind of understand the whole martyrdom idea expressed in the song. "It's all about growth, unity, evolution, all of that stuff is a common thread throughout his comedy , and the same thread in what we're doing. Choosing compassion over fear. It's buried under (Hicks) porno jokes and backwards mentality jokes, but what it really comes down to, is talking about all those things" MJK.
The look of Brad leaning back with "I give up" look. Priceless! Don't worry Brad, I don't think any of us really totally understand Tool we just know we're all better off because of them.
One of the best songs to play on a guitar, its so simple (if you listened to the song 1000 times like i did) and you can really not think about the chords, but focus on the groove, or vibe, however people describe it these days :D
At the end of the video it was great watching you two Brad is realizing that the song is a lot darker than he thought and Lex is just lost in the groove of the music. I’m pretty sure I have both of you living in my head at the same time, both half’s fighting for control. 😂
My fave Tool song. It represents so much that is wrong with the world, and they dont hold back. It will always be relevant, and holds such an important message, no matter which context you apply to it.
The song is about a comedian named Bill Hicks. He was very opinionated and respected but he never maintained wide success and then died in his thirties from cancer. Look him up
THIS SONG IS TO BE PLAYED AT MY FUNERAL IT'S IN MY WILL. MY FAVORITE ALL TIME TOOL SONG KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK DOUBLE CROWNS FOR YOU BOTH. BOTTOMS UP 🥃🥃👹👹 LOVE RESPECT FRIENDSHIP ❤❤🥃🥃👹👹
bill hicks is portrayed in album artwork bc he and tool fight against EGO. are tool's for correcting EGO (promoting ego death). song's about EGO (death).
This is one of my main go to songs when I'm having a bad day. I crank this at full volume driving down the road belting out the lyrics and usually by the end of the track I'm no longer at my breaking point.
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" Get off your f&*^ing cross
We need the f)(*ing space to nail the next fool martyr "
I remember hearing this for the first time when the album came out and realizing right there that this band was SPECIAL. One of the best albums of the 90s.
Yep
Oh yes I just loved this when it came out. Certainly stands the test of time
Ever!
Still one of my favorites albums. And the only album I listened for I don't know how many months straight. Drove my friends crazy.
It was Aenema, Dirt and Vulgar Display of Power for me
“He had a lot to say, he had a lot of nothing to say.”
There’s a lot of that these days.👍🤘🏻🔥
Ain't that the truth 😂 like 4 days ago
Sounds like ole biden these days, and el trumpo prior. 🤣🤣
we'll miss him.
@@carlhurley6115 35y old should be the average, not the minimum :/
AMEN brother!!!
One of my fav songs by tool. The slow build up is such a staple of tool. Not always obviously, but they are masters at the build up! Love you guys!
Well, them -but Pink Floyd got there first.
@@steveboyes3367 PF is honestly one of the most overrated bands to me. At least Rush had talent, but weren't as great as they could have been.
@@jeremyg8568 you really think that. They aren’t over rated. Been listening for 40 plus yrs. Back then didn’t understand and appreciate their style as much as I enjoyed the buzz. Now, I get it. Yeh Waters is flamboyant. But Gilmour proved they are just perfectionists at their crafts. So respectfully I totally disagree.
Rush….talent no doubt great 3 piece band.
@@jeremyg8568 Are you implying Pink Floyd is talentless? It's okay to not like something, but there is no need to say idiotic bullshit like that lol.
@@jeremyg8568 Overrated??? 😂🤣😂🤣
Look at the lyrics. Look at the lyrics. Look at the lyrics. Takes the guesswork out of it. Cool reaction.
The snark behind “not all martyrs see divinity, but at least your tried” is brilliant 🤣🤣
such a great line
what is The snark, could you describe?
I remember hearing this when it first came out and thought the line was “not about to save humanity, but at least you tried”
Right, this is not a pass at Messiah, it’s directed toward Ron L Hubbird
@@jordanmcbride9215 what’s the story behind the deal with L. Ron Hubbard?
My best friend and I attended Oz Fest in Tampa several years back. It would turn out to be our last concert together as he passed from cancer a year later. We were both HUGE TOOL fans. They were the most clear precise and very much the loudest show I've ever seen. And, I have seen a lot. I have a very specific memory of this song being preformed. It was so hot all day... smoking and doing our thing... Tool came on and it clouded up and even rained some. During this song, my chest was vibrating so hard and everything just turned kind of purple and I remember soaking that moment up with my buddy Mike. Still, hands down, my favorite show and moment in any concert. Including seeing Metalica / Ride the lightning at the monsters of rock.
I was already huge into Tool from the Undertow album (got to see them on that tour!), but when this album came out it cemented their place in my mind as one of the all time great bands!!
The build from the bottle rhythm melding into the bass, to the last goodbye, love it. Ænima front to back is brilliant.
Twice in concert Maynard said this was about L Ron Hubbard though someone probably said that already. For what its worth I would love to see you look up the lyrics AFTER LISTENING and give them a quick analysis. I think most of us would enjoy that. Keep on spiraling out
Agreed....AFTER listening.
Though that could be misdirection, as they like to do. That said, I also say that's what it's about
@@mikethemotormouth Yeah Maynard is a huge troll so you have to take what he says with a grain of salt. I could tell you about the phone conversation I had with him (radio show) where he answered all my questions with, "its all about the penis". 🤷♂️
Isn't the 10,000 days album in reference to his mom's illness?
@@dugout4530 Yes, it's the amount of time from when his mother was paralyzed until she passed away
This is the one, this track carried me for years and holds the album together for me. :)
Poor Brad, get those lyrics!
You guys are awesome!!!
I view MJK's voice as another instrument sound and it always fits in perfect for another great Tool song. I don't care about hearing every word or the meaning of every song. The total joy that a Tool song transmits at the time of hearing, that uplifts you is what matters to me.
#ToolArmy
Can’t believe you didn’t pick up on the epic “goodbye” at the end. One of the best extended yells in any song ever.
Facts!
100%. To not acknowledge it is fucked
@@martinpalomo5823 REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
That and at the end of The Pot "You must have been out your MIND!!!!!" I Love it all!!!
"Ranting and pointing his finger
At everything but his heart"
That line applies to so many holier-than-though and tyrannical people in this world.
ego.
@@soth1sol exactly. Jung is a major influence
Yeah but this song is specifically about L. Ron Hubbard
@@KlooKloo"Yeah, but" nothing. L Ron Hubbard is a metaphor. An example. It applies to everyone.
@@KlooKlooit’s about bill hicks
My favorite Tool song 🔧
I'm an OGT from 93
I really enjoy your reactions, it's easy to see you two are genuine, optimistic & positive people!!!
Loved seeing your concert footage!!! I seen them February 27th 2022 Buffalo NY Key Bank Center
I've got some advice for you little buddy..lol
I'm glad you got to see Tool for your first concert. A brilliant band.
This is such a GREAT song...and isnt even one of the best 5 on the album. Other Tool fans disagree, and that is more than fine, but this album was the Golden Era of Tool for me (which ranks it very highly as some of the best music ever made).
You're right. It's probably the fifth best song on the album and yet five times better than ninety-five percent of everyone else's songs. If that makes any sense.
My favourite is Intermission followed by Jimmy.
Aenima is their best album. Lateralus is great but a little silly. The rest are patchy.
One of my top Tool tracks since the beginning; i was wondering if the long intro loses impatient people or could that even be why it isn't as respected a song as you might expect.
The best album they did IMO,its perfect, enough technicality but still has a slight untamed feel compared to later albums, also feels more direct than what came after
Definitely a diss track towards L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology
Yep that is what I told another guy
This is clearly a diss track about Jesus… What are you even talking about?
@@amydogert9965 Danny Carey labeled L. Ron Hubbard as the subject of "Eulogy". However, Maynard James Keenan has also said that his lyrics are always interpretations of the music, and it's therefore important to find your own meaning to songs. There has also been speculation that the lyrics could have referred to Bill Hicks, to whom the band had a close friendship, and also to whom much of the album is dedicated, in artwork and quotes on the song "Third Eye". Furthermore, Maynard said in an interview to Toolshed in 1997 that “…The song's about tendencies, not about a specific individual. It's about tendencies of people wanting to stand on a soap box and sacrifice themselves in some way. We don't need that process anymore. You're on your own now." I believe it’s L. Ron since Tool performed a concert at the Church of Scientology and used his interactions with them as his source material. That’s how I see it and plenty of others; if you don’t, then to each their own.
@@amydogert9965 you have an awfully strong opinion for being so mistaken
This is the first TOOL song I ever heard! I was 13-14 in like 2000 or when ever it was. Memories from my fishing trip with dad, we sat in his car cold and wet taking a break from the shitty weather, and he showed me this song. Changed my life in music, never looked back! Love this song, love this band!
This song is awesome live and also on a stereo really loud. There is also a reference to 912 in the lyrics which refers to scientology.
When this album came out, it stayed in my home stereo for a good 4-5 months, before I was able to listen to anything else.
It stayed in my cars CD player for months. I was one of the few in my group of friends with a car and I drove them crazy.
Lol it was in my truck CD player for like 2 years
@@silver04bullet1 I still have it in my truck. After the concert last Friday I dug it out and… well it’s still in the player and will only come out for another TOOL cd 🤘😎🤘
I think that is the longest Brad ever went without pausing! Love the smile on Lexi's face from go to wo :) And the way you feel those accents!
Also I think that is your best analogy of a Tool song Brad :) :) This song is a masterpiece, first time I heard it was live at The Astoria, London, circa '96, hadn't even heard the album - mind ='d blown!!
Look on Lex's face waiting for the inevitable beat to drop.....priceless.
Was waiting for it and not disappointed.
Priceless
I’ve been lucky enough to see them live, firstly when this album came out. A n absolute revelation.
Still got the t shirt. They are amazing live the sound. Hits you.
just got to see them for the first time last week. easily the best show I’ve ever seen
Loved Maynard hiding in shadow to make sure his band stood out
This a satirical take on the death of L Ron Hubbard, former head of scientology. He makes references in aenima as well.
Truth
Pfft
@@FatalJestor p$fffffyttttt
This is the jam! I’m a very big Tool fan and this is my favorite Tool song! Well this and stinkfist! .
You guys need to do "H." Deepest Tool song ever, in my opinion.
Deepest? Come on lol.. how so?
@@flataffect You must not have a clue about what the song is about.
I’m afraid a song about loving your child despite your upbringing is less deep than larger subjects like idk, enlightenment, the betterment of humankind, the greater consciousness, eternity of “being”, talking about his mothers death and how she should be let into heaven, people idolizing others because they have nothing to look for and end up killing those idols, it goes on.
As stated here I can list a dozen songs off the top of my head that are deeper than a parental experience. No need to be so smug champ.
That song is DOPE!
@@flataffect its cool if you were never loved by your parents. But you shouldn't start calling people smug because you are hurt inside
I’d love for you guys to react to Wings for Marie 1&2…it’s the end of Maynard’s moms story and a beautiful and emotional song! Love y’all’s reactions BTW
Thiiisss!
heck yes, 2 especially
This song is about the comedian Bill Hicks who the band was friends with. He died of pancreatic cancer in in 1994
My all time favorite Tool song. Great choice guys!
The lyrics may or may not have been written with a certain person in mind but basically what the meaning of the song boils down to is: beware of public figures speaking from a soapbox. They often know a lot less than they're letting on and they have their own agenda which may not include your own health and wellness. Think for yourself and don't just follow someone else blindly.
Ah, this tune is killer. The one that made me realize this band was next level.
I've seen TooL 7 times and I'll never forget Ozfest 98. They used the "Timothy Leary Think for yourself, question authority."
So freaking awesome!
“I don’t know what this song’s about.” Said immediately after explaining exactly what the song’s about. 😂
Brad knows better than to react to a Tool song without having the lyrics at the ready. It still always threw me off a bit because the album has Bill Hicks references (audio and visual) throughout, so I always kind of thought it might have been about Bill. It has Christ/Savior imagery, but it's never sounded like it's about Christ. It might not be about any one person in particular, I guess.
@@Gekokujo76 Seems very clearly to be about Jesus to me. Perhaps it’s also about martyrdom in general.
@@Kaddywompous Apparently they've said in a couple interviews that the song is about people like L Ron Hubbard. They also mention him by name in Aenima.
@@Kaddywompous it's not about Jesus at all.
It's about martyrdom, in 0articular false martyrdom. Most specifically it's about Ron Hubbard and Scientology, but it can also apply to televangelists, cult leaders, political figures, basically a you walks around with the attitude that their death would be on par with a true martyr. "you claimed all this time that you would die for me, why then are you so surprised to hear your own eulogy?"
Literally the opposite of Jesus or Joan of Arc or Tank Man, or any other real martyr who walk knowingly to death for their convictions. It's someone who wants all the reverence of a martyr but is then surprised when he's expected to die for those beliefs.
I've seen(experienced) Tool twice,this song live was mindblowing,they are a band that does not fail to deliver,I love the dynamic sound of this track,the drummer especially, plays dead set what you hear on the album with every nuance.....I put them 1st equal in my pantheon with Pink Floyd & I'll back that up all day
Yep! Pink Floyd would be the only other concert I really ever need to see besides TOOL, again👍
1996 then 2023 for me
8 times for me. 1st was in 99' last was 22'.
Since Tool seems to be one of the more popular reaction by you guys, you should really check out some of the O'Keefe Music Foundation covers of their songs. The kids at the foundation absolutely body 46 and 2 by Tool
Hey thanks for reminding me I think I'm going to go back and check that video out those kids are badass so is that what was the girl 10 years old or 11 when she sang that song
yeah they did a great job with that
@@mattw3190 Yeah she has videos on there when she was even younger and still was a great singer. Pull me Under and Chain of Fools she also covered young.
@@mattw3190 please, a tween singin these lyrics??! Hell no it's painful to listen to
I read a few times before that this song was a eulogy for the comedian Bill Hicks who is also sampled at the beginning of Third Eye.
The drumming through the part where its just drums and Maynard- "You claimed all this time you would die for me, but then why are you so surprised to hear your own Eulogy" is so sick, and broken down by many drummers on you tube because of its unique time sigs
A great example of a poly rhythm. Very difficult to play
A buddy of mine can play this song. He has to stare at his left foot during that part otherwise he loses it.
Danny Carey is incredible, as are the other folks in TOOL
I love how much lex loves tool
And she's Hella cute
One of the best albums in any genre of all time. I know Tool is incredibly popular but I still think they're underrated. Aenima was IMO their peak. Love all their other stuff but this album was something else. It was really a masterpiece rock album. The whole thing was good, front to back.
Inspired by comedian Bill Hicks, this is a eulogy to L. Ron Hubbard (founder of Scientology).
BINGO!!!!
Bro’s expression as he slowly was gettin what was bein said was priceless lol
Still one of mt favorite Tool songs, and album for that matter.
Not sure if this is who the song is about but that album is partially a dedication to late comedian and friend of the band, Bill Hicks. Even if the lyrics aren’t about Bill, I can’t help but see a connection, especially with lyrics like “he had a lot to say, he had a lot of nothing to say”.
One of Hicks’ comedy albums was titled “Arizona Bay”, which of course is a line in the song Aenema.
song's about EGO. from bill hicks (rant in e-minor): "i’m just trying to rid the world of all these fevered egos that are tainting our collective unconscious and making us pay a higher psychic price than we can imagine."
This song is about L. Ron Hubbard. There are a few references to him and Scientology in the lyrics. From the lie detector sounds in the intro, looking to the sea, and 912 (Street address on the church) Tool was booked to play a convention and when Maynard found out it was Scientology, he just made sheep noises on stage. At the end of the song, Maynard warns of other false prophets who will follow in Ron's Footsteps
The intro, Danny making beats on a coffee cup 🤣, I swear Lex has the soul of a guitarist, always the best reactions to heavy shit lool, I always thought it was a dis about Jesus, but I've also heard its a Dis at L Ron Hubbard
I always thought Kurt Cobain as well. But L Ron Hubbard “Fuck L Ron Hubbard and fuck all his clones…”
I heard a story that they got booked to play a Scientology Center early in their career, and apparently Maynard "baaaaahhhed" like a sheep at them for most of the show. Don't know if that is just an internet rumor or not, but I read about it probably in the early 2000s.
i love how you both give the music a try but man lex really gets into it mad respect for both of you love it
This is probably my favorite song by Tool. So melodic but also angry at the end.
Brad's brain is working hard listening to this one. One thing I always enjoy in people is their intellectual curiosity
This is my all time favorite TOOL song.
favorite tool song. tough to choose one, but this is it.
Takes me back when I was a young my dad jamming to this In the car over 20 years ago
One of those statements that makes me realize just how old I am. (about to turn 47) 🤣
@@ashleydixon4613 haha.. same here... 50
@@ashleydixon4613 too funny I’ll be 47 this year and the op comment hit me like, "wow I’m getting up there.” Lol
Streaming and downloading music is cool and all but there's so much more value in owning an official copy of an album. All the liner notes and great artwork that's included just adds to the overall theme of the music. Especially with TooL.
I love watching him trying to figure out the words and the meaning. It's Maynard and there are always multiple interpretations. I love watching her because she's into the music. All the little sounds and nuisances going on. So many layers upon layers to Tool. 27 years later I still find new meanings and different sounds and patterns in their music. Great job guys
The whole album was a dedication to the late great Bill Hicks stand up comedian.
Bill Hicks, famously an atheist. This song has nothing to do with him.
@@FairsleyDifference This song is literally Bill Hicks' eulogy 😂
@@neilpatrickhairless No, it is not. He was alive when it was written, multiple members have denied that (and have said it is about L. Ron Hubbard), and the lyrics have nothing to do with Hicks.
Bill hicks died in 1994 and this album was released In 1996. I also heard and believe it is Bull Hicks eulogy. It’s meant to sound like Jesus because Hicks was a comedian and he prob would of thought it was funny
@@FairsleyDifference It is dedicated to him, not about him
Quite literally the most sarcastic "Eulogy" ever written. 😉
I appreciate being told the intro buildup sounds were maynard on a megaphone, and the plink plink plink sounds were played above the neck of the guitar, where the tension is super tight. It helps imagine a more organic and live stage build up instead of a stripped down and very slow intro.
In this episode of Brad & Lex, the tinkering percussions seem to foreshadow something good for Lex as she exhibits a smirk of curiosity along with a snake like sway that becomes startled by a metal bucket like snare which activates a need for Lex to introduce her "double lever pull" and "sassy bop" complete with a "hair flick", a single "ear clutch", single "ear clutch follow ups", "trumpet tips" with "focus face" and an "ooh"..Brad may not get the jist, but knows vocal placement as he pieces the pejorative puzzle together performing a periodical "sway" before he himself becomes a lost piece while Lex needs no GPS to find her rhythm, continuing with her "trumpet tip bop" till the ending.
Here we see the valiant Professor Smitty Benzo, huddled in the tall grass by the fourth wall, carefully scribbling shorthand and dance figure sketches for dispatch to the Musical Lads Lasses and Lassooms back home! Godspeed, Professor.
@@JoyfulOrb I shall do my best! ✌
This is very much a diss track. Maynard is being super sarcastic. The question is: who is he dissing? There are many theories, and Maynard being Maynard, he's never confirmed nor denied who it may be, but the theory that holds the most water for me is L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of the church of scientology. The band had reason for beef with the church, having played the Scientology Center during their early career and having been subjected to attempts and coercion from the church to join the cult.
The opening is like having a mouse in the wall, gnawing at your electrical wires …
Adam Jones the guitarist for tool said this song is about L. Ron Hubbard in an interview I believe.
Mayard also said the meaning of tool came from a book about the healing power of crying..
R.I.P Bill Hicks, great stand-up comedian/social commentator.
"Come down off your cross we need the f-ing space to nail the next fool up" that's what he says after the breakdown
I love it! As a first time viewer of this channel, I am going to assume Brad is on the left and Lex is on the right. To me I loved watching Brad's first blush at reading the lyrics for what they are. A lot of "wait, wtf is MJK saying?". I also loved Lex's reaction that mirrored my own first half-dozen times listening to the song when I cared way more about the musicality, than the actual lyrics. Gotta say I love seeing people take a chance on something I really like and seeing their reaction.
Thank you for this video!
It's about L. Ron Hubbard. He is also mentioned in the song AEnima...
Or it's about the guy they dedicated the album to, comedian Bill Hicks. The few people who can say for certain never will.
Brad is the MCU's Drax of reactions: Takes everything literally, completely devoid of emotion, nuance, or feeling.
Brad & Lex! Missed you at the concert in Tampa. Are you going to NOT react to what they played on the set list? Anyways, I wish you would do some FUN songs by Tool. Like, ticks & leeches, or Swamp song, or Lost Keys/Rosetta Stoned!
46 & 2 and Sober are my favs from Tool, check those as well. Edit: I see you did 46 & 2. Going to watch that next!
you guys are a fun pair to watch and with TOOL being my fav music at the moment its awesome!!! Love all your reaction viceos though...! ;>)
I always thought this song was about the comedian Bill Hicks, who was Maynard's friend before he died. His picture is inside the inner-sleeve of the album cover. Bill Hicks' voice starts out the last song on the album, saying that grear musicians recorded music on drugs.
You should do the Lateralus fan video that explains the meaning of the song (Fibonacci Sequence).
Incredible track. Has slowly risen up my rankings of Tool tracks over the years. The more I hear the more details I notice and thoughts I have. This song has some wild key changes and disharmonic passages. Bass playing is incredible. I definitely feel like the song is about L Ron Hubbard. He had a 12 book volume of one story with absolutely nothing to say lol
First time i herd that at concert was prob the dopest song to hear live for myself
I listen to a lot of music, from a lot of genres. Tool is number one on my list. Every member of the band is beyond talented.
I've been a tool fan since opiate and saw this tour at the Atlanta international ball room a smaller venue it was so sick to me this is tools best album
As a lifelong Tool fan, it’s always fun seeing people get into the band, they really are a standout in a sea of music.
Lex, your smile at the start of the song says it all.
This is the song that started it all for me, 15 years ago.
this song is about bill hicks. picture of bill hicks is in the album art as well (the doctor examining maynard). Maynard and Bill were tight
You guys essentially got it! It’s confusing because Tool is eulogizing someone found to be a phony asshole. I think it represents fake preachers, or anyone in a position of power. That’s my level 1 thoughts.
Think they said that it was specifically about L. Ron Hubbard once, but the lyrics are vague enough to fit any number of fakers
Definitely but it is pretty well known Maynard was taking a shot at L. Ron Hubbard lol
The song is about Bill Hicks, a comedian that Maynard loved. Hicks and Maynard shared the same philosophies in life. If you've ever heard Bill's comedy, you'll kind of understand the whole martyrdom idea expressed in the song.
"It's all about growth, unity, evolution, all of that stuff is a common thread throughout his comedy
, and the same thread in what we're doing. Choosing compassion over fear. It's buried under (Hicks)
porno jokes and backwards mentality jokes, but what it really comes down to, is talking about all
those things" MJK.
I can't listen to this song without screaming along "SO LOOOONG!!!!!"
The look of Brad leaning back with "I give up" look. Priceless! Don't worry Brad, I don't think any of us really totally understand Tool we just know we're all better off because of them.
My favorite tool song!!!
Same!
It’s never been confirmed but it’s speculated that this song was directed at L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology
As a follow-up to my last comment, thank you for reacting to the song because this song is everything!
Brad is every cool dude i have ever know. Lex is every awesome women who knows love you both
One of the best songs to play on a guitar, its so simple (if you listened to the song 1000 times like i did) and you can really not think about the chords, but focus on the groove, or vibe, however people describe it these days :D
Still got a few Tool songs to do. Jambi, Pushit, and basically the whole Fear Innoculum album...oh yeah, and Wings for Marie part 1 & 2
At the end of the video it was great watching you two Brad is realizing that the song is a lot darker than he thought and Lex is just lost in the groove of the music. I’m pretty sure I have both of you living in my head at the same time, both half’s fighting for control. 😂
My fave Tool song. It represents so much that is wrong with the world, and they dont hold back. It will always be relevant, and holds such an important message, no matter which context you apply to it.
Love this song! Top 5 for me and it's even better live!
The song is about a comedian named Bill Hicks. He was very opinionated and respected but he never maintained wide success and then died in his thirties from cancer. Look him up
1 of my favorite songs well can't say favorite cause I love em ALL!
THIS SONG IS TO BE PLAYED AT MY FUNERAL IT'S IN MY WILL.
MY FAVORITE ALL TIME TOOL SONG
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK
DOUBLE CROWNS FOR YOU BOTH. BOTTOMS UP 🥃🥃👹👹
LOVE RESPECT FRIENDSHIP
❤❤🥃🥃👹👹
You have to arrange for the intro to be played in mono in the front and then come in super loud in the back when it kicks in....
@@Wrangzilla THANKS FOR THE IDEA
I'LL USE IT
LOVE RESPECT FRIENDSHIP
❤❤🥃🥃👹👹
As far as I know it's a tribute to the late and great stand-up poet Bill Hicks. He's even portrayed in my cd booklet.
Not this song
This song is about L. Ron Hubbard
bill hicks is portrayed in album artwork bc he and tool fight against EGO. are tool's for correcting EGO (promoting ego death). song's about EGO (death).
Tool is just AWESOME!
This is one of my main go to songs when I'm having a bad day. I crank this at full volume driving down the road belting out the lyrics and usually by the end of the track I'm no longer at my breaking point.
Was wondering when you would run into this masterpiece
Lex gets music on a visceral level...which is awesome!
One of the best drummers around