Whoa, this was my suggestion from the poll that I thought was ignored. Thanks for doing this, gents! And yes, I'd hoped you guys would be interested in the "over-analyzing" message in contrast to the lyrical analysis you do. Not a dig in the least but, just something to ponder!
Tool Army!!! Whoa starting with Lateralus is big but this song is the ultimate expression of what Tool is. Crazy musicianship with deep lyrics making u think.
Present. Interpretations of Tool lyrics can be deeply personal. Not saying there aren’t central themes, but you two are doing great. Keep going, spiral out.
The fact you are finding your own way through this, I think, is exactly what the band wants. Forge your own path, there’s something here for everyone that cares to listen. Tool Army may assist, but g-damn, this is quickly becoming one of my favorite Tool reactions. More. Please.
Tool Shed gang stand up, hilarious! And what a perfect time to use the word 'befuddled'. "A common reaction to experiencing a TOOL song for the first time". Subbed! 😆
Has something to do with the double helix as well, secrets locked in human DNA and enlightenment. Many of his lyrics also speak to the synergy that we are all connected to and the power that that holds if understood and minded. Def not lyrics for the light minded. lol
@@UncleTrebor oh, Tio, I've been a Tool fan for aaaaages 😌 I was just waiting for you to get around to it like I knew you would. Don't do their music videos, they'll just confuse and distract you. Do lyrics for sure, like you always do. Remember that some shit just won't make sense, but all will be thinkers. The Pot, The Grudge, Right in Two, Vicarious, Parabol + Parabola, Aenima - there's so many y'all have to do. Also doesn't hurt that the Tool Army shows out for good reactions, so enjoy the views 😂
Tool army rise up!! Im a OG Tool fan from 92, I remember experiencing Tool for the first time, I love watching reactions to people experiencing Tool for the first time
Welcome to Tool. As many people already stated, you started in "advanced Tool". There's no right or wrong way to approach things from here. If you're up for it, start at the Opiate EP, then Undertow, Ænema, Lateralus, 10,000 Days, then Fear Innoculum. The whole album in one sitting. Many of the songs are intended to run together. The further you get into their discography, the longer the songs get, lol. Get ready for 15 minute songs. Oh, and their drummer is an absolute all time great. Danny Carey. Watch his drum cam video of "Pneuma" after you listen to the studio version.
Don't start with Opiate in my opinion. 10,000 Days has most of the tracks that hit on youtube. Although I would like to hear the reaction to Opiate, given the religious undertones I'm getting from these two.
Right into the deep end of the Tool pool! 😊 You guys should do a lot more Tool - they are the perfect mix of outstanding musical talent and some deep thoughts. 46 and 2, Right in Two, the Grudge, and Descending are some of my faves. Jambi and The Pot are 🔥 jams. (Skip their official videos and just pull up lyrics) Tool Army here for it!
I was definitely one of those annoying “TOOL shed” fans nudging you two to this point. I’ve been unreasonably excited for this match, and now I feel totally vindicated because you both get it. Tool fans are a weird bunch, but one thing we agree on is that first-time reactions like these itch a scratch. It’s such a vicarious pleasure to see people fall down this rabbit hole. (Vicarious is a must-listen, btw) I second another commenter on the next Tool recommendation: 46 & Two is a hypnotic mindf^ck and falls right in line with your insights here. You’ll read this from others, but some background on the song: It’s based on a naturally-occurring mathematical phenomenon we call the fibonacci sequence, also called Phi and the golden ratio (indicated by a ratio of 1.68) This is the spiral we see in ferns, seashells, hurricanes, and galaxies. It’s the ratio of all human features like limb length and facial proportions. Lots of math, biology, philosophy, and spirituality references throughout not just this song - but their entire discography. I can’t wait to watch the journey. Enjoy, gentlemen. 🌀
"With my feet upon the ground...." sequence is talking about vibration. 🌀 Excellent reaction, boys. Thanks so much and just do more Tool! Pneuma album version would be a great next step before going back catalogue. Spiral out 🌀🙂
TOOL ARMY UNITE!! been a tool listener since i was 14 in ‘94! I’m so excited for you to continue the Tool journey & the Army will be here to help lead the way! spiral out ❤️🌀
You guys out the gate had the best understanding of this song I've ever known anyone to have on their first go. the lyrics help but bravo really!! enjoyed this
Oh man first it was the Sleep Token rabbit hole now its an even deeper rabbit hole with Tool. On to true polyrhythms and deep impactful lyrics. ALWAYS HAVE THE LYRICS PULLED UP FOR TOOL Tool always has Maynard's voice at the same level as the other instruments because he believes his voice is not more important than anyone else's ''voice''. Just like with Sleep Token everything Tool does comes from the Carl Jung and Jungian philosophy. Spiral out boys because Tool is gonna melt your brains.
I haven't gotten into the deeper meaning in the lyrics but the math behind the song is pretty cool. The syllables of the opening lyrics of the song follow the structure of the first six numbers of the Fibonacci Sequence. If you don't know what that is, it's a sequence of numbers where the next number is found by adding up the two previous numbers. It goes 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21, and so on. So with the lyrics, "Black, and, white are, all I see, in my infancy, red and yellow then came to me" 1 1 2 3 5 8. There's also a point where the time signature switches from 9/8 to 8/8 and then 7/8 (I forget exactly where in the song) and the 16th number in the Fibonacci Sequence is 987. There's other math involved that I've forgotten over the years, but graphically, the Fibonacci Sequence forms a spiral, which is a major part of this song. I know there's probably more to it, hopefully other people in the comments can shed light on everything awesome behind this great song. Glad you guys enjoyed!
@@aarinmiles990 Yeah. The spiral is the basic building-block of God. It's everywhere in nature. This song is going from infancy (the heart beat sounds remind me of an ultra-sound) through spiritual awakening and embracing this divine spiral ride, with all its ups and downs.
This song is so emotional it has always spoken to the deepest parts of my being you’ve both encapsulated the essence of the song; which shows that music speaks every language Welcome to the Tool Army, friends 🌀
Love this reaction! Subscribed. And I haven’t listened to any of your Sleep Token reactions yet! Hope you guys go deep on Tool. The Grudge, 46 and 2, Descending, Invincible and Pneuma.. just to get started. 😂
i love the fact that Tool uses THIS SONG, the song with all the fibinacci sequencing in the lyrical composition and time signatures,etc. to push the message of 'less analyzing, more going with the flow.' It's equal parts funny, insightful and trollish.
Starting at the deep end, huh? LOL! Great reaction, though. Most Tool newbies start with The Pot so maybe you should visit that one next time. It's a bit more conventional in terms of song structure, but still has a bit of everything else that makes Tool such a special band. I'm sure you'll love it!
In an interview with Aggro Active (May 2001), Maynard offered this answer: "Lateralus itself is actually a muscle and although the title does have something to do with the muscle, it's more about lateral thinking and how the only way to really evolve as an artist -- or as a human, I think -- is to start trying to think outside of the lines and push your boundaries. Kind of take yourself where you haven't been and put yourself in different shoes; all of those cliches." It is almost Latin for "to the side." To what muscle specifically he is referring is not yet known, though there are apparently two leg muscles whose names include the word.
The Song ignited my Toolexperience 18 years ago. They’ve only gotten better since, so have fun with lots of beautiful Art to discover in Music and Lyrics!
Tool's music isn't written to be dissected one line at a time, each composition is it's own experience. There's a lot to unpack in their music so just chill and listen to it, the lyrics and what it means to you will come out in due time! 👍
I suggest Right In Two. It has big messages that people are trying to dissect and apply to what’s happening in the world today. And the musicianship is phenomenal.
We just two stanzas in and I can already TELL I am going to love this channel. Goes without saying, I liked, subbed and rang the bell! Hell yeah! Let's continue.
I find it interesting the way people are first introduced to Tool. As a drummer, my reaction when I first heard them in 1992 was instant HOLY SHIT (Listen to Undertow album). I heard the complexities of Rush's rhythms, with the aggressiveness of the angst/Grunge guitar of the 90s. Adam Jones (guitar) is amazing, Justin was an upgrade on bass, Danny is the MAN on drums, and Maynard is an alien from outer space. His vocals are spot on yet I concentrated more so on the instruments when I first heard them. Now, 30+ years later, I am now enjoying his lyrics more so. Peace.
Tool Army checking in, spiral out boys 🌀🤘 16:15 I've always thought that lyric is reffering to taking a deep breath. Suck in some air, and of course air is moving all accross your skin 👍
When I listen to this song on a good stereo or through quality headphones, I always experience frisson from the way the instruments swell as he sings that line.
So many songs from them that will take you on a journey but I'd recommend going to Pneuma with Danny Carey live. You'll see just how insanely gifted he is as a drummer. Spiral out!
I feel like this really speaks to a shared intersectional experience people have who have been *othered* by society, or by their families, and just anyone else who from a young age had to perform behavior to keep anyone and everyone around them comfortable by means of minimizing themselves. They never get that chance to build a sense of self that could pick it’s own path forward with self knowledge of who you are, because you’ve had to focus at all times on what other people wanted or expected or needed you to be, living life from the outside in and never fully dropping out of that haze until one day you realize you’ve been on autopilot trying to meet some imagined outline of a normative life
Tiny Toolhead here... As infants we can only see so much then as we grow, we are taught certain things and learn certain ways in our environments. But as we grow, we gain new and more tools to analyze life around us. But with this analysis, overanalyzing ends up resulting. The message conveyed here is: overanalyzing leads to a loss of control. When we lose control, we are not living in the moment. In loss of control we also lose the randomness in life which is (in my opinion) the genius BEAUTIFUL connection in this song: Fibonacci sequence within nature (Golden Ratio). The mathematical Fibonacci sequence: a sequence with each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. IE- 1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21,34,... Take the first number "1." 1+0 (or nothing) is 1. Therefore the second number is 1. Then 1+1=2 (2 being the 3rd number in the sequence). 2+1=3, etc. This sequence if drawn out makes a spiral. Hence "Spiral out." So the connection is suggesting to be like nature and follow this spiral. Not necessarily spiraling down, but "out." The genius of Tool in this song cannot be understated. Because the lyrics, if you follow the syllables, follows the Fibonnacci sequence!! Count it ;) Then there are so many other layers to the sequence in the song like the introductions starts at 01:12 seconds in which are the first 4 numbers in the sequence; vocals start at 97 (equaling 1.618 which is the Golden Ratio); and the time signature is 987...ANOTHER number with the sequence...!!!! Musically, lyrically, rockingly...this song goes hard!
Lol Tool fans here know very well that this song, (with many others) can be interpreted in many ways. "Swing on the spiral Of our divinity And still be a human" For me, I see this as humanity has embraced change and evolved separately. The more we step outside the normality, the more we discover for our future.
Subbing for Tool!! ❤ Enjoyed your Key & Peele references 😂😊 Addendum: You got it!! You understand the lyrics. Don't know your names yet but guy on left has the brain for Tool lyrics. Maynard is a genius. Important to know that the musicians write the music and hand it off to Maynard who writes his part around the lyrics, not to them. Enjoy this ride. SPIRAL OUT. KEEP GOING 🌀
Woah woah woah. Starting with Lateralus?! Let’s gooooooo. Ps: There’s a video that breaks this song down and its connections to the Fibonacci sequence. It’s fascinating. It’ll blow your minds. SPIRAL OUT! KEEP GOING!
In response to the first line: Infancy = Seeing things as they are (black & white). The moment we turned our heads in response to our given name is the moment "Red & Yellow" then came to be. Words & definitions give the illusion of separation. This caused Humanity to exchange true reality for a false one. The absolute, which is the original face of everything at any given "time", can't be defined by words. "There is no spoon"
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Whoa, this was my suggestion from the poll that I thought was ignored. Thanks for doing this, gents! And yes, I'd hoped you guys would be interested in the "over-analyzing" message in contrast to the lyrical analysis you do. Not a dig in the least but, just something to ponder!
We really appreciate your suggestion and being with us here! We listening!!
Hope you did it
Grudge. Make it happen.
Tool Army!!! Whoa starting with Lateralus is big but this song is the ultimate expression of what Tool is. Crazy musicianship with deep lyrics making u think.
Present. Interpretations of Tool lyrics can be deeply personal. Not saying there aren’t central themes, but you two are doing great. Keep going, spiral out.
We appreciate it!!
The fact you are finding your own way through this, I think, is exactly what the band wants. Forge your own path, there’s something here for everyone that cares to listen. Tool Army may assist, but g-damn, this is quickly becoming one of my favorite Tool reactions. More. Please.
Maynard army front and center!
"It's a bold strategy Cotton, let's see if it pays off." Yeah seems so.
Lol, “Quantum Bars.” Hell yeah! I love that. This song resonates with y’all for sure.
Bruh!! Instant fan!!
Ego death is a exactly right, man this catalog is gonna blow yall away, Maynard is one of a kind with his lyrics!! So introspective
I'm here for all of it!! Let's see where it takes us!
Tool Shed gang stand up, hilarious! And what a perfect time to use the word 'befuddled'. "A common reaction to experiencing a TOOL song for the first time". Subbed! 😆
This song was written on the fibbonacci sequence(look it up)and thags where the term spiral out associages with TOOL
Has something to do with the double helix as well, secrets locked in human DNA and enlightenment. Many of his lyrics also speak to the synergy that we are all connected to and the power that that holds if understood and minded. Def not lyrics for the light minded. lol
Holy crap this was a good one to start with how deeply y'all look at lyrics. Soooo stoked to see you guys get into Tool.
Oh you're on this ride??? You're upfront with me! 🤣
@@UncleTrebor oh, Tio, I've been a Tool fan for aaaaages 😌 I was just waiting for you to get around to it like I knew you would.
Don't do their music videos, they'll just confuse and distract you. Do lyrics for sure, like you always do. Remember that some shit just won't make sense, but all will be thinkers.
The Pot, The Grudge, Right in Two, Vicarious, Parabol + Parabola, Aenima - there's so many y'all have to do. Also doesn't hurt that the Tool Army shows out for good reactions, so enjoy the views 😂
Let’s ride then!!
TOOL is the greatest band ever! Not a single bad song.
whole hardheartedly agree
Facts
I'm kinda starting to think everyone agrees LOL
Starting Tool with Lateralus? You guys are nuts. Enjoyed the video.
That's like not smokin or trippin once in your life and starting with DMT
They are brave, brave soldiers
Tool army rise up!! Im a OG Tool fan from 92, I remember experiencing Tool for the first time, I love watching reactions to people experiencing Tool for the first time
Beastie T, nipple rings, new tattoos?
Between sips of Coke.
You wear vans 501s eh? 😝
H.W.A.P. cant wait till they get to this.
You rang.. Seattle live 1992 with Henry Rollins!
Tool is exactly that. A tool for spiritual growth and evolution and not denying our own inevitably.
Thats why I love tool so much, they transcend music, even art, it really gives you a spiritual awakening
The Tool Army has two new recruits.
We locked and loaded!
Welcome to Tool. As many people already stated, you started in "advanced Tool". There's no right or wrong way to approach things from here. If you're up for it, start at the Opiate EP, then Undertow, Ænema, Lateralus, 10,000 Days, then Fear Innoculum. The whole album in one sitting. Many of the songs are intended to run together. The further you get into their discography, the longer the songs get, lol. Get ready for 15 minute songs.
Oh, and their drummer is an absolute all time great. Danny Carey. Watch his drum cam video of "Pneuma" after you listen to the studio version.
Yeah this feels like the deep end of the pool! LOL
Don't start with Opiate in my opinion. 10,000 Days has most of the tracks that hit on youtube. Although I would like to hear the reaction to Opiate, given the religious undertones I'm getting from these two.
It was a true pleasure watching you both react to one of the greatest songs by the greatest band. Thank you for featuring Tool - subbed for more!
I feel it move across my skin… Goosebumps
Fathers and sons who enjoy each other‘s company that’s awesome .
AHHHHH damn! Goosebumps, of course!
It's been great!! We're glad you enjoy it as well!
Oh how it pains me to see headphones only half on.. ;)
Still, keep going, spiral out! :D
Love your chat about the lyrics and song overall!
Keep it rolling with Tool they have a ton of great lyrics to talk about and that’s such a rewarding conversation to have between father and son.
Right into the deep end of the Tool pool!
😊
You guys should do a lot more Tool - they are the perfect mix of outstanding musical talent and some deep thoughts. 46 and 2, Right in Two, the Grudge, and Descending are some of my faves. Jambi and The Pot are 🔥 jams.
(Skip their official videos and just pull up lyrics)
Tool Army here for it!
Is there any other way to do it??? NOPE!
It's nice when someone is intelligent enough to understand Tool's lyrics and can relate them to life. Great reaction guys
I was definitely one of those annoying “TOOL shed” fans nudging you two to this point. I’ve been unreasonably excited for this match, and now I feel totally vindicated because you both get it.
Tool fans are a weird bunch, but one thing we agree on is that first-time reactions like these itch a scratch. It’s such a vicarious pleasure to see people fall down this rabbit hole.
(Vicarious is a must-listen, btw)
I second another commenter on the next Tool recommendation: 46 & Two is a hypnotic mindf^ck and falls right in line with your insights here.
You’ll read this from others, but some background on the song:
It’s based on a naturally-occurring mathematical phenomenon we call the fibonacci sequence, also called Phi and the golden ratio (indicated by a ratio of 1.68) This is the spiral we see in ferns, seashells, hurricanes, and galaxies. It’s the ratio of all human features like limb length and facial proportions.
Lots of math, biology, philosophy, and spirituality references throughout not just this song - but their entire discography.
I can’t wait to watch the journey. Enjoy, gentlemen. 🌀
Ok we here for all of that! See you on the next one!
wow what an impressive father and son duo. so much knowledge between you both! love the vid. Tool Army!
when u close ur eyes and look at the light red and yellow are what u see! Great reaction guys love the content!
Damn thats true!!! 🤯
"With my feet upon the ground...." sequence is talking about vibration. 🌀 Excellent reaction, boys. Thanks so much and just do more Tool! Pneuma album version would be a great next step before going back catalogue. Spiral out 🌀🙂
Nah. Go back to Undertow and move forward…then you really feel the evolution.
Enjoy the genius that is Tool
Love to see how Tool hits people and watch how they connect to the music and the lyrics through their own lens. Hope you continue to enjoy the ride!
Tool? Then here i am, always immaculate always 🔥🔥🔥❤❤
Y'all dissecting this, thanks! Support family!
TOOL ARMY UNITE!!
been a tool listener since i was 14 in ‘94!
I’m so excited for you to continue the Tool journey & the Army will be here to help lead the way!
spiral out ❤️🌀
Yes!! TOOL ArmyForever !❤🌀
You guys out the gate had the best understanding of this song I've ever known anyone to have on their first go. the lyrics help but bravo really!! enjoyed this
You guys went deep from the jump…glad you enjoyed and understand the meaning behind the lyrics…I suggest The Pot and Jambi next
Thanks for watching!! We're gonna put it on the list!!
"The tools in the toolshed". Loved it. Awesome reaction. Anytime there's a dad and son reacting to a piece of music together is very cool. Loved this.
Poetry with cool music.
Pastor of the quantum realm is one of the best things of heard in a while. Laughed out loud at that one. Wonderful reaction.
Maynard's new moniker!
wholesome as
Probably one of the best reaction / observation and listening of this song I seen on YT. You guys were dialed in.
I love watching the TOOL rabbit hole open up. Welcome fellas.
Tool is an experience you won’t regret
Love the random Key and Peele references before you started. 😂
Every album speaks to the growth of a human - he goes thru anger and blame and grudges and then he takes psychedelics and then the letting go happens…
Oh man first it was the Sleep Token rabbit hole now its an even deeper rabbit hole with Tool. On to true polyrhythms and deep impactful lyrics.
ALWAYS HAVE THE LYRICS PULLED UP FOR TOOL
Tool always has Maynard's voice at the same level as the other instruments because he believes his voice is not more important than anyone else's ''voice''.
Just like with Sleep Token everything Tool does comes from the Carl Jung and Jungian philosophy. Spiral out boys because Tool is gonna melt your brains.
I haven't gotten into the deeper meaning in the lyrics but the math behind the song is pretty cool. The syllables of the opening lyrics of the song follow the structure of the first six numbers of the Fibonacci Sequence. If you don't know what that is, it's a sequence of numbers where the next number is found by adding up the two previous numbers. It goes 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21, and so on. So with the lyrics, "Black, and, white are, all I see, in my infancy, red and yellow then came to me" 1 1 2 3 5 8. There's also a point where the time signature switches from 9/8 to 8/8 and then 7/8 (I forget exactly where in the song) and the 16th number in the Fibonacci Sequence is 987. There's other math involved that I've forgotten over the years, but graphically, the Fibonacci Sequence forms a spiral, which is a major part of this song. I know there's probably more to it, hopefully other people in the comments can shed light on everything awesome behind this great song. Glad you guys enjoyed!
The "Spiral" is also a reference to the Golden Ratio which the Fibonacci Sequence helps to define. Check it out this runs deep.
@@aarinmiles990 Yeah. The spiral is the basic building-block of God. It's everywhere in nature. This song is going from infancy (the heart beat sounds remind me of an ultra-sound) through spiritual awakening and embracing this divine spiral ride, with all its ups and downs.
@@robertbrenton6833 A mythical God didn't make a basic building block of anything. Maynard himself would tell you this.
I love the commentary at the end, between the lyrics and the music Tool always makes me feel like I just went a few rounds.
This song is so emotional
it has always spoken to the deepest parts of my being
you’ve both encapsulated the essence of the song; which shows that music speaks every language
Welcome to the Tool Army, friends 🌀
Just saw this reaction. One of the best. You are so damn close. Go down the rabbit hole and I'll watch every single one
Love this reaction! Subscribed. And I haven’t listened to any of your Sleep Token reactions yet! Hope you guys go deep on Tool. The Grudge, 46 and 2, Descending, Invincible and Pneuma.. just to get started. 😂
Yall are wholesome as hell. I love it!
i love the fact that Tool uses THIS SONG, the song with all the fibinacci sequencing in the lyrical composition and time signatures,etc. to push the message of 'less analyzing, more going with the flow.' It's equal parts funny, insightful and trollish.
Latter Alice, you got it! Great reaction thanks for this 💯 gotta check out their entire catalog they have no bad songs
So glad you guys can enjoy music together! TOOL is my favorite! Enjoy exploring!
We got a long road!!
Awesome to see perspectives from two men of different generations. Dig it dudes have fun experiencing more tool
Starting at the deep end, huh? LOL! Great reaction, though. Most Tool newbies start with The Pot so maybe you should visit that one next time. It's a bit more conventional in terms of song structure, but still has a bit of everything else that makes Tool such a special band. I'm sure you'll love it!
Thanks for the tip! We're on it!!
Sub earned, will be here for ANY Tool song, and more…, nice
Wait til u find out how this shit was written based on the Fibonacci sequence, look at how the lyrics are spoken🤯
This song is about embracing the moment. Like if you're walking on a nice day you feel the wind on your skin as the sun warms it.
OK. This is the first of your reactions I've seen and I love you guys already. Awesome! ✨️💜✨️
Tool is awesome.
Dive. Dive so damn deep. It's better than you can imagine ❤❤
In an interview with Aggro Active (May 2001), Maynard offered this answer: "Lateralus itself is actually a muscle and although the title does have something to do with the muscle, it's more about lateral thinking and how the only way to really evolve as an artist -- or as a human, I think -- is to start trying to think outside of the lines and push your boundaries. Kind of take yourself where you haven't been and put yourself in different shoes; all of those cliches." It is almost Latin for "to the side." To what muscle specifically he is referring is not yet known, though there are apparently two leg muscles whose names include the word.
Oh and Alex Grey is the artist for the album cover
Vastus Lateralis. The largest muscle of the quadriceps. Contributes greatly to movement, strength and stability.
On the original cd release, the song Lateralus was written as Lateralis until the 'error' was corrected on further printings.
You guys better run through their whole discography!!👌🏼you will NOT be disappointed
The Song ignited my Toolexperience 18 years ago. They’ve only gotten better since, so have fun with lots of beautiful Art to discover in Music and Lyrics!
Tool's music isn't written to be dissected one line at a time, each composition is it's own experience. There's a lot to unpack in their music so just chill and listen to it, the lyrics and what it means to you will come out in due time! 👍
Subscribed brothers! Welcome to the Tool Army, keep in digging. They cover every human emotion, conveying beautifully through music.
I suggest Right In Two. It has big messages that people are trying to dissect and apply to what’s happening in the world today. And the musicianship is phenomenal.
We just two stanzas in and I can already TELL I am going to love this channel. Goes without saying, I liked, subbed and rang the bell! Hell yeah! Let's continue.
My first time on your channel and I’d have to say , looks like your raising a fine young man. Bravo, the reaction was good too.
Thank you!! I really appreciate that!
Tool army bump these guys. Genuine
So the chorus riff is in bars of 9 then 8 then 7 987 is also a number of the fibonacci sequence
Totally here for this Tool journey. You guys are awesome and you will fall in love
Good job on the reaction. This is the way to react to tool. You have to have the lyrics pulled up! Looking forward to the next one....
Yooooo pops needs MORE TOOL.
No doubt!!!
Gotta do 46&2 next. Its a must.
Marking it down!!
Tool army here. Will sub for Tool. Best band ever; they create masterpieces!
I find it interesting the way people are first introduced to Tool.
As a drummer, my reaction when I first heard them in 1992 was instant HOLY SHIT (Listen to Undertow album). I heard the complexities of Rush's rhythms, with the aggressiveness of the angst/Grunge guitar of the 90s. Adam Jones (guitar) is amazing, Justin was an upgrade on bass, Danny is the MAN on drums, and Maynard is an alien from outer space. His vocals are spot on yet I concentrated more so on the instruments when I first heard them. Now, 30+ years later, I am now enjoying his lyrics more so.
Peace.
Maynard has bars
Intension/Right In Two TOOL
Oooo what a killer song to start with welcome to the TOOL ARMY lol enjoy the journey can’t wait to see more
Tool Army checking in, spiral out boys 🌀🤘
16:15 I've always thought that lyric is reffering to taking a deep breath. Suck in some air, and of course air is moving all accross your skin 👍
When I listen to this song on a good stereo or through quality headphones, I always experience frisson from the way the instruments swell as he sings that line.
take a deep breath if you read this
I always feel that line as feeling the music physically. Like if you do shrooms, you can actually physically FEEL the rhythms.
Yeah I can see that!!
Ok yeah thats big facts!
In the early 2000s there was a website forum for Tool fans called The Tool Shed 😂
Boom! Got it! LOL
Popping the tool cherry on spiraling out! Smh. Y’all just jumping head first with out even looking. Good for y’all! 😄
So many songs from them that will take you on a journey but I'd recommend going to Pneuma with Danny Carey live. You'll see just how insanely gifted he is as a drummer. Spiral out!
Very excited to see you found Tool!
Can't wait!
HOLY talk about jumping right in the deep end! only thing left to do is spiral out! keep going!
I feel like this really speaks to a shared intersectional experience people have who have been *othered* by society, or by their families, and just anyone else who from a young age had to perform behavior to keep anyone and everyone around them comfortable by means of minimizing themselves. They never get that chance to build a sense of self that could pick it’s own path forward with self knowledge of who you are, because you’ve had to focus at all times on what other people wanted or expected or needed you to be, living life from the outside in and never fully dropping out of that haze until one day you realize you’ve been on autopilot trying to meet some imagined outline of a normative life
Tiny Toolhead here...
As infants we can only see so much then as we grow, we are taught certain things and learn certain ways in our environments. But as we grow, we gain new and more tools to analyze life around us. But with this analysis, overanalyzing ends up resulting. The message conveyed here is: overanalyzing leads to a loss of control. When we lose control, we are not living in the moment. In loss of control we also lose the randomness in life which is (in my opinion) the genius BEAUTIFUL connection in this song: Fibonacci sequence within nature (Golden Ratio).
The mathematical Fibonacci sequence: a sequence with each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. IE- 1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21,34,...
Take the first number "1." 1+0 (or nothing) is 1. Therefore the second number is 1. Then 1+1=2 (2 being the 3rd number in the sequence). 2+1=3, etc. This sequence if drawn out makes a spiral. Hence "Spiral out." So the connection is suggesting to be like nature and follow this spiral. Not necessarily spiraling down, but "out."
The genius of Tool in this song cannot be understated. Because the lyrics, if you follow the syllables, follows the Fibonnacci sequence!! Count it ;) Then there are so many other layers to the sequence in the song like the introductions starts at 01:12 seconds in which are the first 4 numbers in the sequence; vocals start at 97 (equaling 1.618 which is the Golden Ratio); and the time signature is 987...ANOTHER number with the sequence...!!!! Musically, lyrically, rockingly...this song goes hard!
Lol Tool fans here know very well that this song, (with many others) can be interpreted in many ways.
"Swing on the spiral
Of our divinity
And still be a human"
For me, I see this as humanity has embraced change and evolved separately. The more we step outside the normality, the more we discover for our future.
It takes balls to begin your journey on the spiral with Lateralus itself. Welcome to the fray, fellas.
Subbing for Tool!! ❤ Enjoyed your Key & Peele references 😂😊
Addendum: You got it!! You understand the lyrics. Don't know your names yet but guy on left has the brain for Tool lyrics. Maynard is a genius. Important to know that the musicians write the music and hand it off to Maynard who writes his part around the lyrics, not to them. Enjoy this ride. SPIRAL OUT. KEEP GOING 🌀
Honestly, it's one of the better breakdowns of the lyrics. Love it boyssss
Your first experience with Tool and you dove in this deep! Damn! LET'S GO!
TOOL ARMY
Great reaction!! Next TOOL song has tobe 46&2
Woah woah woah. Starting with Lateralus?! Let’s gooooooo.
Ps: There’s a video that breaks this song down and its connections to the Fibonacci sequence. It’s fascinating. It’ll blow your minds.
SPIRAL OUT! KEEP GOING!
Welcome to the best song ever made!
In response to the first line: Infancy = Seeing things as they are (black & white). The moment we turned our heads in response to our given name is the moment "Red & Yellow" then came to be. Words & definitions give the illusion of separation. This caused Humanity to exchange true reality for a false one. The absolute, which is the original face of everything at any given "time", can't be defined by words.
"There is no spoon"
Disposition, Reflection, Triad from this same album go together and are definitely about ego death.this was a great reaction. I hope to see some more.
Dude said QUANTUM BARS. That literally spun my head around. Facts.
You're in for an awakening and a wicked ride boys 🤘🏼👁🌀🌀🌀
All of it I need!!
Subbed for Tool, great reaction. Enjoy the journey. I wish I could go back and start over.
Quality family time here, thank you guys for sharing 🤘
This was a deeper one of theirs - they have a whole growth progression from earlier to later albums