The premise is that humans would deviate from the current state of human DNA which contains 44 autosomes and 2 sexchromosomes. The next step of evolution would likely result in human DNA being reorganized into 46 autosomes and 2 sexchromosomes, according to Melchizedek....
Bro, you're not alone in your first impression. Everyone who heard it for the first time were absolutely spellbound by the music but completely bewildered by the subject matter. That's just who is Tool is. You practically have to consult a scientific and/or medical encyclopedia just to be able to halfway piece together what they're talking about on their albums. The 46 & 2 refers to an upcoming evolution in humanity based on the human chromosome makeup. Primitive humans (cavemen) had a 42 & 2 chromosome makeup. For the past 200,000+ years humanity has had a 44 & 2 makeup. 44 & 2 is what we have today. A 46 & 2 chromosome structure would signifie that a leap in human evolution has been made, and a higher consciousness has been achieved.
This was proven wrong years ago. We currently have 23 pairs (44+2), our ape-like ancestors had 24 pairs (46+2). Two fused together and that gave rise to our human ancestors.
@@kevinbillingsley8256 he was just explaining it,not trying to sell it.Yes it was proved incorrect,that happens with theory some times.But his explanations of the theory was well said.
@@tigg9226 It wasn't worded that way. The OP is worded like Jung was correct. Also, it was never a theory, it was an hypothesis. There is a huge difference.
And again I must chuckle when tool hooks another fan. Jump in and enjoy the journey because there is a wild and intellectual ride. 71 yrs old and they are my favorite all time band. I've been to 3 concerts and I would love to make it 4 before my time is up.. You are fortunate to have discovered them at a young age.
James Newberry awesome! I share your love for TOOL they are hard to compare to any other band! So pumped for the new album! I can’t believe its really happening this year, their headlining the aftershock festival in California in October! Should be amazing! Good luck and keep on rockin🤘
Tool is kinda like marinated meat... the longer u marinate it the better it tastes... the longer u listen to Tool the more awesome they are... always more, never less. TOOL RULES.
Some of the ideas behind this song are based on the teachings of Drunvalo Melchizadek. Here's a snip of an interview with him (Leading Edge, 12/95): "There are three totally different kinds of humans on the Earth, meaning that they perceive the One reality in three different ways, interpreted differently. The first kind of human has a chromosome composition of 42+2. They comprise a unity consciousness that does not see anything outside themselves as being separate from themselves. To them, there is only one energy - one life, one beingness that moves everywhere. Anything happening anywhere is within them, as well. They are like cells in the body. They are all connected to a single consciousness that moves through all of them. These are the aboriginals in Australia. There might be a few African tribes left like this. Then, there is our level, comprising 44+2 chromosomes. We are a disharmonic level of consciousness that is used as a steppingstone from the 42+2 level to the next level, 46+2...These two additional chromosomes change everything." Rachel Wells (eileen@loop.com) has written this moderately long, excellent summary of all the relevant Jungian concepts: "Anima / Animus (pronounced On-ee-mah): In Jungian psychology, the anima refers to personality traits regarded as feminine that are often repressed into the unconscious of males while the animus refers to traits regarded as masculine that are often repressed into the unconsciousness of females. Although suppressed from conscious awareness, the anima/animus influences our behavior in powerful ways. In most individuals,it is projected onto people of the opposite sex and accounts for the experience of falling in love with someone we hardly know. As the unconscious pole of the self, the counter-ego represented by the anima/animus can also be a guide to one's own unconscious realm. It is often experienced as the guiding female (if you're male) or male (if you're female) presence in dreams. The Shadow: In Carl Jung's personality theory, the ego represents the individual's sense of personal self. The sense of personal identity is purchased, however, at the expense of certain tendencies that are rejected as 'not-self'. According to Jung, these rejected traits come together as a kind of unconscious 'counter-ego' which he termed the shadow. We may become unduly anxious or irritated when in an environment or around a person that in some way reminds us of repressed aspects of our self. If a person has rejected his or her own sex drive, for example, that person may feel irrational fear or anger around an overtly sexual individual. The shadow may appear as a person in one's dreams, usually as an individual of the same sex. Of all the archetypes, the shadow is the most powerful and potentially the most dangerous. It represents everything about ourselves that we fear and despise. The meaning of 46 + 2: According to Melchezedek, our planet is covered with geometrically constructed 'morpho genetic grids'. These grids extend from about 60 feet under the Earth's surface to about 60 miles above the Earth, arranged in geometric patterns (see 'Sacred Geometry'). Each species has its own grid, which supports life, and connects the consciousness of its particular species. Before any species can come into existance or make an evolutionary step, a new grid must be completed. When a species becomes extinct, that particular species' grid dissoves. A new grid was completed in 1989 - the 'christ-consciousness' grid. This grid will allow humans to evolve into our next version. We'll develop two additional chromosomes (which are really 'geometrical images' designed to resonate with our specific grid) for a total or 46 + 2. The main change will be a shift to the "unity consciousness". Every cell in your body has its own consciousness and memory. You, the higher being that occupies your body, make the millions of different consciousnesses in your body work together as one being. How does this relate to this grid? Think of yourself as a cell and the grid as the higher being. We will still have individual consciousness, but will be united in the form of a higher being in order to work as one entity."
The look you had on your face after listening was exactly the same look so many of us had after we heard Tool for the first time. Cheers and subscribed!
@@holdemdang With Tool, listen to the music first, and then figure out the words later... :) "forty Six and @" has to do with some mumbo-jumbo about emergent (higher-level) evolution due to 2 of our human chromosomes. Right. Anyway, sit back and enjoy the ride!
I can see why. A huge part of hip hop is the lyrics and Tool is a very, very intelligent band when it comes to lyrics (not to mention musically as well). The other big part of hip hop is the beat: from my understanding the rhythm and time measurements really. Tool are masters at creating interesting and complicated rhythms in complicated time measures. Most Tool songs are not in the standard 4 beats per measure and Tool switches up their time measures multiple times in their songs.
A lot of Hip Hop songs are simple, straightforward 4/4 beats whereas Tool are all over the place in terms of tempo and time signature. Really weird phenomenon, what you're speaking about, but it's true.
Heisenberg I listen to a lot of classic Hip Hop and while the production is complex and intricate, the actual music theory of the songs is not. It's mostly just samples of old funk/soul songs from the 60s and 70s in 4/4.
motherfirefly 123 it’s not Maynard! It’s the whole band in Tool! Smh. You must be a new fan🤦♂️ Maynard said it’s not him. It’s all four members. That’s why they split the money four ways!
@@1999lateralus not a new fan. been listening to them for about 16 years. so sorry i didnt list the whole fucking band. but i agree, it is the whole band. i love maynard tho.
Adventure Escape To expand: Humans have 46 chromosomes. 44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes. The next step in our evolution would be 46 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes.
Unfortunately chimps and other great apes have 48 total chromosomes...Jung didn't know that during his formation of this theory, so it's the thought that counts.
that's true BUT, a lot of people view downs syndrome with an extra chromasome to be the imperfect beginnings of the evolution of humans. the next step would be 46 plus 2
Tool is the greatest band ever and this song is absolutely epic. I recommend to everyone to listen to 46 & 2 by O'keeffe music school one of the best covers ever and It's done be school kids it will give a whole new feel to the song you can find it on you tube happy listening.
"It's confusing me... but in a good way. I might have to listen to this a bunch of times before I understand it." I felt that way 26 years ago when listening to Undertow for the first time. They've been my all-time favorite band ever since. Welcome to the club, fam.
"The man's is goin' crazy" .. .. .. you're f*kin' A right, my brotha! I ain't got kids, but watching young people dig old a$$ music I grew up with makes me feel SO GOOD. F*kin' awesome, homie.
pH7oslo How can you not comprehend????? If you need a dictionary, use one. The power of the lyrics makes the music exponentially transformative, if you’re up for that
For someone new to Tool, they're usually expecting it to be like any other rock band, putting all the lyrics in the first two verses then riding the chorus for the majority of the tracks. At the same time, I never understand any of their songs until I follow up with a lyric sheet and see an interview with Maynard being asked about it.
THE MOST INTELLECTUALLY SOUND BAND OF ALL TIME... The father of modern day Psychology, and one of my heros, Carl Jung explains "The Shadow", which is in ALL of us! “The shadow is a moral problem that challenges the whole ego-personality, for no one can become conscious of the shadow without considerable moral effort. To become conscious of it involves recognizing the dark aspects of the personality as present and real. This act is the essential condition for any kind of self-knowledge, & AWAKENING.”
BRO!!! I FUCKING LOVE watching how you try to understand the songs meaning and get into it! Much better than other reaction videos where people just focus on if they like it or the sound of the vocals or my favorite " i like that rift".... subscription
my favorite band since eigth grade. "46 & 2" literally refers to human beings as having 46 chromosomes. adding 2 means evolving into something else. the song isn't just about "change" but total evolution of self. maynard writes some of the most incredible lyrics and is often (especially in more recent albums) very profound and philosophical. i've connected with so many of his songs going through hard times in my life. hope you've checked out more of their stuff. :)
It literally doesn't matter how many times you listen to it, you'll never understand it. Maynard is a weird dude. Top 5 rock vocalist of all time, though.
Ah the joy of listening to ones awakening through some of the best music ever constructed.. when I was a teenager through early 20’s tool was an amazing band and was greatly appreciated in respect to sound and beat. However now I am sober and waking they have surpassed all others through the understanding of all that is spoken about in their lyrics and magnetic vibration. Most people have not read the Bible but I’m very thankful Maynard has and has found true meaning encoded within himself and bible while teaching it through beautiful music. ICINU look deep inside and find our 👁.. LET YOUR LOVE 💗 VIBRATE
Tool was a huge part of my life and will always have a special place in my soul. They are a band that never ever leave you. Even though I grew to love other musical tastes.. I always come back to them. They were truly a one of a kind piece of art and I have yet to hear anything that comes close to the feelings and sensations I experience when I listen to them. And the more I try to understand them, the more they mystify and baffle me with the sheer talent, passion, and lyrical complexity that is unparalleled.
All the members of tool are extremely talented. Maynard's trippy and thought provoking lyrics couples beautifully with Danny's insane drum beats. Adam Jones the guitarist has been rated in the top 100 guitarists of all time by rolling stone and he does their artwork and directs most of the music videos. Paul D'Amour was the bassist but left the band during this album, he said this, "Their creative process is excruciating and tedious, and I guess I never felt the desire to play a riff 500 times before I can confirm that it’s good; that’s why it takes them eight years to write an album."
I still love Paul D'Amour's work in the group. That said, Justin Chancellor is the better bassist for the band. He embraces the same creative process as the others. While that means they take years to put out albums, you know every album will be brilliant.
If you end up listening to more Tool in the future, you'll find that they talk about, and do a lot of awesome stuff with their music. Some examples being that the song "Lateralus" uses the Fibonacci sequence, or that on the album 10,000 days if you play the songs "Viginti Tres" and "Wings for Marie" back-to-back, while playing "10,000 Days" at the same time, it makes a completely different song.
Hahahaaaa so cute "man i feel disrespectful not remembering the mans name" ... Very cool.. Also " maybe he has a dark past....." Awhhhhhh Adorbs. Much respect for you young man , for the honor shown.
I'm pulling my hair out and screaming at the computer. CARL JUNG, HUMAN CHROMOSOME, GOD GENE! The most important part about TOOL is to remember to simply experience it not trying to understand it all at once.
And the most important part about being an open minded and decent humanbeing is to remember to not make fun of someone if they don't know something! Its know-it-all, condescending, arrogant pricks like you that are the reason people don't ask questions about certain things! And the reason some people don't learn about different things. For fear that people like you would make them feel like less than for asking 😠 I didn't know what the lyrics were about either, and I've heard this song a million times.
When I first started listening to TOOL in the mid 90's, trying to decode their lyrics was like a big mystery and I remember how excited I was when I discovered much of the info other posters have included before me. It was like being let in on big secret that wasn't a secret at all. Ahhh, life before google...
Tool ..is .. get a little lit and ride the whole album .. dont stop start .. touch the face of God..turn the lights off and go ... itll make more sense...
As a Tool fan that hasn’t listened to their music in a while, your reaction reminded me why I got into them in the first place. Tool is a truly unique band AND unique experience. Loved your reaction, hope you enjoy more of their far out music!
The Shadow is where you stuff all your repressed memories, and all the emotion you push down inside. When people "project" their issues, its known as shadow projection. They are actually projecting their own shortcommings onto you. In order to become a complete human being, we must deal with our shadow. we can do this an a few ways we can deny it we can project it we can understanding it or the ultimate way, we can join with our shadow and become somthing new. 46+2 is reference to chromosonal count. we are currently are 44, we will never evolve untill we as a human race. Learn to deal with our shadow
46 & 2 is about chromosomes. 46 is the number of chromosomes in a human. The 2 is the theoretical extra pair some higher level next evolution of human might have. You aren't going to understand the lyrics without knowing outside stuff. You'd have to study Carl Jung. "The Shadow" is one of his concepts, sort of like Freud's "Id". Where he talks about "Digging through my Shadow", he's talking about digging through his own animal mind, that darker, less rationally thinking, more evil part of us. But seriously, don't take my (or anyone else's) word for it. Tool intentionally never explains their songs, and leaves it to the fans to hash out what they mean.
Andy Hicks Interestingly enough, the Naruto manga/anime also deals with Jungian archetypes/concepts. The Nine-tails Fox was always meant to be representative of Naruto’s shadow self. Also most of the characters in Naruto wear both literal & figurative masks that are meant to represent their personas.
I've listened to that song more times than I can count and I still think "I've gotta listen to this a few more dozen times to understand" but in your soul you understand it completely.
*wipes his face because it was just melted by Danny's solo. "We gotta listen to that again, man...ssshhh....we gotta listen to that again!" I've listened to that solo at least 5,000 times and didn't mind you replaying it AT ALL!! We are glad to have another Tool fan, my man! Welcome aboard!
That entire album is legit. You should just find it on YT and check it out. It is a complete album which you normally don't get in the days of streaming single tracks.
There is absolutely NOWHERE to stream TOOL as single tracks because they won't give up the rights. All of their albums are done as concepts, and taking just a piece removes that piece from the whole. Not many bands with that level of integrity for their art.
It's about a journey from beast to being, from conscious to unconscious, from ego to ego loss, from sleeping to awake. Human chromosome evolution but symbolic to evolving intellectually and spiritually.
@@jadedemerald77 Thanks. That's what Tool will do to you. Also, understanding the psychedelic experience or more generally the experience of being reduced to nothing in order to come back unbreakable.
Tool Fans Exaggerate-They do some good Stuff -But some of these guys are too much -some of there stuff is too long for what they are -This is one of their Best Songs
This is a good song but they have allot that are better. My personal favorite is Lateralus. Tool is I'm a world of their own. Every member of the band has extreme talent and the depth of their music goes past the songs themselves. If you take music at face value then I guess you would say " yeah they are okay" but if you truly get lost in music Tool Is by far one box the best.
Alexander Sexton tool fans don't exaggerate, there's not another band like tool out there. It doesn't matter whether you're a fan of their band or not you can't deny their influence on the music world for the past 20 years. Their album anema is regarded as one of the top 10 albums of all time because it was so ahead of its time
Ohio im sure there is Plenty Just dont sell millions RADIOHEAD are Pretty trippy TALKING HEADS stuff before 1982 PINK FLOYD KING CRIMSON YES So Much good music
Fun video to watch! Glad to see you enjoyed it. Part of what makes tool so great is because their songs are about really interesting topics. Can’t say that i “knew” what any of their songs were really about until reading up so props for putting yourself out there and giving it a go.... Also for everyone that’s “pulling their hair out” because he’s stopping and starting...just listen to your own damn album...you obviously missed the point of the video...
Tool sings a lot about the self and human nature.imo "I been wallowing in my own chaotic insecure delusions.i want to feel the change consume me feel the outside turning in I wanna feel The metamorphosis cleansing I've endured in." People naturally don't change until they realize they have no choice, or they die.when u experience/endure an extremely stressfull/difficult situation, you feel that much more alive once it's over.
“The shadow” is a classical psychology term... we must face our darkest parts to step through and become a more evolved person (understanding, empathetic, connected, etc...)
Ssup! Well it’s true that Keenan is singing about changes in his own self but these changes are not meant to be mentally. Yes heMs had a rough past and yes he wants to leave it behind him but in this song „46 & 2“ he‘s singing ablut a physical change of his body. The human body is based on 44 & 2 chromosomes. If we could reach a stable state of living with 46 & 2 chromosomes and with that become a higher being. We could see and experience things whole differently. That’s what the song actually is about.
"I might have to listen to this a bunch a times before I understand." You and me both, kid. And I've already heard it lots of times. Like the best of art, its impact on us changes each time we experience it. Welcome to the fold.
Pure and genuine reaction. I had the same reaction to this album about 20 years ago and it's been one of my favorites ever since. Awesome video, it made my day. Thank you.
Long story short: everybody has a "Shadow" personality. Your dark side. The opposite of the face you wear in public. Clinical psychology holds that to be a truly whole person, in good mental health, you must acknowledge this part of yourself. Accept it's existence. The title of the song relates this process to evolution. Human beings have 46 chromosomes, organized as a set of 44, and a set of 2. Before that, we had 44. 42, and 2. So our next stage of evolution will be 48 chromosomes. 46, and 2. It's easy to get lost in the weeds on Tool songs though. Some are deep like this. Others, he's just talking about his dick. ...They're from LA...
11:40 You described Tool very well with the term "Next level". I'm sure it's been explained earlier in the comments but 46 & 2 refers to the number of human chromosomes and the next step in human evolution (or something like that lol). As a Tool fan of over 25 years, your reaction is absolutely great to see. (My first Tool song was Opiate - I was awe-struck and could not believe what I was hearing, it changed my view of music)
A lot of you commenters have mentioned Jung, God Gene, the Meaning of 46 and 2 etc, but what is important about tool is that their songs are very, very much about interpersonal relationships and how we relate to each other and the world around us.
Some of your shorter comments cold have been made over the music. Stopping every few seconds to say the song is getting to you is sort of frustrating. It's your channel. Do what you like, but I'd bet you're going to run a lot of people off that would stay if you paused the song just a little less.
Some people might remember where they were and what they were doing when things like the Kennedy assassination and other big moments in their lives. I remember the first time I heard a Tool song, and for me it's a wrap! If you EVER get the chance to actually see them live, you WILL NOT be disappointed! Tool ALWAYS makes it that next-level kind of thing, and I can even kind of understand how some people make a comparison of Tool with Pink Floyd.
The major underlying principles here relate to chromosomes and Jungian theory. Some of the ideas behind this song are based on the teachings of Drunvalo Melchizadek. Here's a snip of an interview with him (Leading Edge, 12/95): "There are three totally different kinds of humans on the Earth, meaning that they perceive the One reality in three different ways, interpreted differently. The first kind of human has a chromosome composition of 42+2. They comprise a unity consciousness that does not see anything outside themselves as being separate from themselves. To them, there is only one energy - one life, one beingness that moves everywhere. Anything happening anywhere is within them, as well. They are like cells in the body. They are all connected to a single consciousness that moves through all of them. These are the aboriginals in Australia. There might be a few African tribes left like this. Then, there is our level, comprising 44+2 chromosomes. We are a disharmonic level of consciousness that is used as a steppingstone from the 42+2 level to the next level, 46+2...These two additional chromosomes change everything." According to Melchezedek, our planet is covered with geometrically constructed 'morpho genetic grids'. These grids extend from about 60 feet under the Earth's surface to about 60 miles above the Earth, arranged in geometric patterns (see 'Sacred Geometry'). Each species has its own grid, which supports life, and connects the consciousness of its particular species. Before any species can come into existence or make an evolutionary step, a new grid must be completed. When a species becomes extinct, that particular species' grid dissolves. A new grid was completed in 1989 - the 'christ-consciousness' grid. This grid will allow humans to evolve into our next version. We'll develop two additional chromosomes (which are really 'geometrical images' designed to resonate with our specific grid) for a total or 46 + 2. The main change will be a shift to the "unity consciousness". Every cell in your body has its own consciousness and memory. You, the higher being that occupies your body, make the millions of different consciousnesses in your body work together as one being. How does this relate to this grid? Think of yourself as a cell and the grid as the higher being. We will still have individual consciousness, but will be united in the form of a higher being in order to work as one entity
A lot of you are briefly touching on introductory concepts relating to the song, there's a theory within the metaphysical community of achieving elevated levels of consciousness, the song, like so many other of Tool's offerings is about humanity reaching it's full potential-Forty-six&2, Forty-eight&2, Fifty&2. This is very similar to the concept of self-actualization inasmuch that very few people actually achieve this, but it sets the bar.
Dude you're killing me! I understand I'm watching a reaction video but when you're listening to TOOL you should really only stop it maybe once or twice. You stopped it right before hugely powerful transitions that make TOOL the greatest band ever!!! pause in the middle and catch your breath and start it up again! haha nice video.
Ive listened to Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer for 15 + yrs. (all have MJK as lead vocals) The songs meanings change throughout life, it's actually pretty amazing . I definitely recommend reading the lyrics along while listening, it helps perception open up!
As stated before me this absolutely is about chromosomes. In reality man did not evolve by adding more chromosomes. Also, having more chromosomes does not mean a species is more advance (many have more than humans). However, Tool does not always operate in the realm of reality (and I like it that way). The song is science fiction not science. In the song he is speaking not as himself but as mankind. The difficulties and the changes he is describing refer to the evolutions man has gone through getting to 46 chromosomes. And he says “and 2 just ahead of me” implying that it is time for the next evolutionary step. It paints a dramatic and beautiful picture which in my opinion is very artistic and enjoyable. Which is of course the point of the song.
Watching this video gave me such joy! We just watched a brand new Tool fan being born, people! But seriously, it reminded me of the first time I heard this song (how can it be over 20 years ago already?) and how much it blew my mind too. Thanks for this video, Squints. I hope you've continued to enjoy more of Tool's music, along with Maynard's other projects, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer.
Trying to figure out the lyrics on your first listen is like glancing at a great piece of art and trying to connect to the artist. Just think about how you react, and let the lyrics you hear move you to a personal interpretation. Maynard's lyrics have a lot of meaning, but they are also there to enhance the sound of the music. It's about mysticism man.
Yeah sure enough there's another song about overthinking ;) just let it move through you and take what you need from it. So many songs I've ruined by learning what they're really about, or trying to figure out parts. The secret is the gestalt, whole is greater than the sum of its parts
"Over thinking, over analyzing, separates the body from the mind Withering my intuition, missing opportunities and I must..." Just listen and feel it man.... It will come to you eventually.
You see music like this is very layered, between the feeling that comes from the building and rising of the instruments, combined with lyrics that read like poetry. It isn't meant to be one note, or to be taken as one single explanation of Maynard's message. He obviously wrote it from his own journey and experience, but for the listener it can become vast and carry its own meaning very personally. Don't try so hard to pick it apart, but rather keep an open mind and just listen, WITHOUT PAUSE! And each time you hear it again it will grow and offer more surprises. This is what makes Tool exceptional and timeless. Maynard's lyrics have always been genius even with his other bands, A Perfect Circle and Pucsifer are equally as good. Check them out sometime!
There’s a theory that since have 42 chromosomes, if we were to add 2, we would be god like beings.... he’s talking about becoming more than human he has been.
I was hoping for more of an acknowledgment of how catchy the hook was and how incredible the drummer is. This has got to be one of the most perfect and tasteful drum solos ever. But the fact they you recognized that the lyrics were talking about “next level shit” is actually pretty cool because you are onto something there. I’ve listened to this song for years and just found out was 46 and 2 meant. So I like your intuition. It’s more than just a song about a life change, it’s about human evolution and transformation into a more powerful entity. Good stuff man.
The focus of the song being the shadow is about the works of the psychologist/philosopher Carl Jung and the shadow self being the inversion of the ego (the darker impulses of the pure self) and how to raise it to the level of incorporated self realization (listen to Jordan Peterson). The title '46 and 2' is about the number of chromosomes in a human with us currently having 44 universal chromosomes and 2 sex chromosomes (female XX and male XY) where as in the past when we were a less individualistic pack animal and an anticipation that we return to a sense of unity and individual enlightenment in tow to arrive at 46 and 2 when we understand our shadow self and free it from the underworld of "sin" and condemnation where tribalism is no longer a weapon against actualization.
Tool is a hard band to figure out when you get into their later albums in later years it’s hard to figure out what Tools songs are about. I never really paid attention to what 46 and 2 is about it’s a good song I listened to it hundreds of times since I’ve been in Alaska. On a side note its awesome to see an African American do a review on this song it makes me happy to see black people listen to different types of music other then just listening to Hip Hop/Rap. Good job on deciphering the song you did an excellent job keep up the good work.
Ross Arty Dude! I took my son to the show in North Carolina and didn’t get to see them at all! Tool kicks so much ass!!!! I saw some video of that show! Totally sick🤘
Fun fact: Tool doesn’t have music on streaming services because their albums are meant to be listened to in whole because each song is connected to the previous and next and together they complete the thoughts and feelings that they want you to experience.
Late to the party here, buuuuuut....... Glad you discovered this band my man. Mind blown is a perfect way to summarize most of what Tool does. They definitely walk on their own path in this world. All the musicians are all next next next level. Masterful. The singer is incredible. He can do basically anything with his voice. And his lyrics have him in a category all by himself. I hope that you have continued to tell listen to this band. They are truly truly amazing. I also hope you had researched and found out what 46 and 2 is all about.
I'm sure someone has said it already but 46 and 2 is a theory put forth by Carl Jung, if I'm not mistaken. It basically states that throughout man kinds evolution there are different and distinct states of existence along the way. He figures that the those before us had 22 chromosomes, we have 23, and the next form of human evolution has 24. They come in pairs of 2 meaning we have 23 pairs for a total of 46 distinct pieces of information and the 2 is representative of the next phase.
"I might have to listen to this a bunch of times before I understand it."
a TOOL fan is born
welcome to the family
Lol yup
Maybe. If he listened to the song without pausing it.
Face it your definitely a tool fan now! One of the best dame rock bands oit there!
"a youtube reactor that pretends a mindblown reaction to get views continues to exist" fixed it
You...First time you listen: "we got to listen to that again, man"
Me...15 years later: "we got to listen to that again, man"
Been a tool fan my entire life listened to everything they have thousands of times. Still won't pass up an opportunity to listen
Hahahaaaaa YES! 🙌
The premise is that humans would deviate from the current state of human DNA which contains 44 autosomes and 2 sexchromosomes. The next step of evolution would likely result in human DNA being reorganized into 46 autosomes and 2 sexchromosomes, according to Melchizedek....
Oops.....lol.....hello fellow TOOL fan
Same
Welcome to the best band in the world.
literally. yes.
@@manwithtwoeyes6911 latterallyus 🤣 (spelling, please forgive)
@otownrvr right?, thats a mother fucking BOLD statement. There cannot be a best...
True ❤️
Gotta be more consistent
Tool is not a normal rock band, they are a different genre all together. Lateralus is a master piece
Lateralus is the GOAT!!🤘🤘🙌🙌
Right In Two I'd say is their best and most relevant song
Psychedelic rockk
Wings for Marie/10000 Days is also a masterpiece. Many of their songs are masterpieces, honestly.
God, the fucking Grudge as an intro is the best shit I've ever heard.
Bro, you're not alone in your first impression. Everyone who heard it for the first time were absolutely spellbound by the music but completely bewildered by the subject matter. That's just who is Tool is. You practically have to consult a scientific and/or medical encyclopedia just to be able to halfway piece together what they're talking about on their albums.
The 46 & 2 refers to an upcoming evolution in humanity based on the human chromosome makeup. Primitive humans (cavemen) had a 42 & 2 chromosome makeup. For the past 200,000+ years humanity has had a 44 & 2 makeup. 44 & 2 is what we have today. A 46 & 2 chromosome structure would signifie that a leap in human evolution has been made, and a higher consciousness has been achieved.
well put.
@@994ron you actually got that completely correct,well put synopsis of Carl Jungs theory
This was proven wrong years ago. We currently have 23 pairs (44+2), our ape-like ancestors had 24 pairs (46+2). Two fused together and that gave rise to our human ancestors.
@@kevinbillingsley8256 he was just explaining it,not trying to sell it.Yes it was proved incorrect,that happens with theory some times.But his explanations of the theory was well said.
@@tigg9226 It wasn't worded that way. The OP is worded like Jung was correct. Also, it was never a theory, it was an hypothesis. There is a huge difference.
My two cents, Tools music is meant to be felt and not heard. It will echo through every cell if you let it. Spiral Out. Keep going!
It’s made to be heard. It’s music.
i agree, im not going to listen to it
And again I must chuckle when tool hooks another fan. Jump in and enjoy the journey because there is a wild and intellectual ride. 71 yrs old and they are my favorite all time band. I've been to 3 concerts and I would love to make it 4 before my time is up.. You are fortunate to have discovered them at a young age.
I just saw them tonight in St. Louis. They’re unbelievably rhythmically tight.
@@rossarty3253 oh... Tonight? I envy you!
They are my eargasm....💯👌
James Newberry I’m 65 and I’ve gotta say they’re right up there on my list.
James Newberry
awesome!
I share your love for TOOL they are hard to compare to any other band!
So pumped for the new album! I can’t believe its really happening this year, their headlining the aftershock festival in California in October! Should be amazing!
Good luck and keep on rockin🤘
Tool is kinda like marinated meat... the longer u marinate it the better it tastes... the longer u listen to Tool the more awesome they are... always more, never less. TOOL RULES.
Best metaphor ever
amen!
Some of the ideas behind this song are based on the teachings of Drunvalo Melchizadek. Here's a snip of an interview with him (Leading Edge, 12/95):
"There are three totally different kinds of humans on the Earth, meaning that they perceive the One reality in three different ways, interpreted differently. The first kind of human has a chromosome composition of 42+2. They comprise a unity consciousness that does not see anything outside themselves as being separate from themselves. To them, there is only one energy - one life, one beingness that moves everywhere. Anything happening anywhere is within them, as well. They are like cells in the body. They are all connected to a single consciousness that moves through all of them. These are the aboriginals in Australia. There might be a few African tribes left like this. Then, there is our level, comprising 44+2 chromosomes. We are a disharmonic level of consciousness that is used as a steppingstone from the 42+2 level to the next level, 46+2...These two additional chromosomes change everything."
Rachel Wells (eileen@loop.com) has written this moderately long, excellent summary of all the relevant Jungian concepts:
"Anima / Animus (pronounced On-ee-mah):
In Jungian psychology, the anima refers to personality traits regarded as feminine that are often repressed into the unconscious of males while the animus refers to traits regarded as masculine that are often repressed into the unconsciousness of females.
Although suppressed from conscious awareness, the anima/animus influences our behavior in powerful ways. In most individuals,it is projected onto people of the opposite sex and accounts for the experience of falling in love with someone we hardly know. As the unconscious pole of the self, the counter-ego represented by the anima/animus can also be a guide to one's own unconscious realm. It is often experienced as the guiding female (if you're male) or male (if you're female) presence in dreams.
The Shadow:
In Carl Jung's personality theory, the ego represents the individual's sense of personal self. The sense of personal identity is purchased, however, at the expense of certain tendencies that are rejected as 'not-self'. According to Jung, these rejected traits come together as a kind of unconscious 'counter-ego' which he termed the shadow.
We may become unduly anxious or irritated when in an environment or around a person that in some way reminds us of repressed aspects of our self. If a person has rejected his or her own sex drive, for example, that person may feel irrational fear or anger around an overtly sexual individual. The shadow may appear as a person in one's dreams, usually as an individual of the same sex.
Of all the archetypes, the shadow is the most powerful and potentially the most dangerous. It represents everything about ourselves that we fear and despise.
The meaning of 46 + 2:
According to Melchezedek, our planet is covered with geometrically constructed 'morpho genetic grids'. These grids extend from about 60 feet under the Earth's surface to about 60 miles above the Earth, arranged in geometric patterns (see 'Sacred Geometry'). Each species has its own grid, which supports life, and connects the consciousness of its particular species. Before any species can come into existance or make an evolutionary step, a new grid must be completed. When a species becomes extinct, that particular species' grid dissoves.
A new grid was completed in 1989 - the 'christ-consciousness' grid. This grid will allow humans to evolve into our next version. We'll develop two additional chromosomes (which are really 'geometrical images' designed to resonate with our specific grid) for a total or 46 + 2.
The main change will be a shift to the "unity consciousness". Every cell in your body has its own consciousness and memory. You, the higher being that occupies your body, make the millions of different consciousnesses in your body work together as one being. How does this relate to this grid? Think of yourself as a cell and the grid as the higher being. We will still have individual consciousness, but will be united in the form of a higher being in order to work as one entity."
southbayspike you've been reading the FAQ lol
Dan J. Boyd You know it!!!!
Yay someone else who understood that it's based on psyche and inner self. The interview explained it perfectly.
Where did you copy this from?
JokersVsZombies toolshed.down.net
The FAQ
The look you had on your face after listening was exactly the same look so many of us had after we heard Tool for the first time. Cheers and subscribed!
Exatly.
@@holdemdang With Tool, listen to the music first, and then figure out the words later... :) "forty Six and @" has to do with some mumbo-jumbo about emergent (higher-level) evolution due to 2 of our human chromosomes. Right. Anyway, sit back and enjoy the ride!
David Tangman yup, well said
Or 46 and 2, ( just a memory....) maybe Maynard’s age. 48? Thinking about mortality? Allegories
Every hip hop guy who reacts to Tool seems to fall in love with them
Brandon Hinrichs that's the power of tool. It can reach the hearts of anyone and everyone. My all time favorite band hands down ❤
I can see why. A huge part of hip hop is the lyrics and Tool is a very, very intelligent band when it comes to lyrics (not to mention musically as well).
The other big part of hip hop is the beat: from my understanding the rhythm and time measurements really. Tool are masters at creating interesting and complicated rhythms in complicated time measures. Most Tool songs are not in the standard 4 beats per measure and Tool switches up their time measures multiple times in their songs.
Yeah maybe because of the rhythm
And lyricism but I hate hip hop though. Nothing personal to each it’s
Own
A lot of Hip Hop songs are simple, straightforward 4/4 beats whereas Tool are all over the place in terms of tempo and time signature. Really weird phenomenon, what you're speaking about, but it's true.
Heisenberg I listen to a lot of classic Hip Hop and while the production is complex and intricate, the actual music theory of the songs is not. It's mostly just samples of old funk/soul songs from the 60s and 70s in 4/4.
Welcome to the beautiful madness of Maynard. ✌️💜👽
You said it perfectly.
Danny Carrey is the one who deserves credit
motherfirefly 123 it’s not Maynard! It’s the whole band in Tool! Smh. You must be a new fan🤦♂️ Maynard said it’s not him. It’s all four members. That’s why they split the money four ways!
That’s why Maynard writes lyrics after the music is finished. Therefore clarifying it’s not just MJK!!
@@1999lateralus not a new fan. been listening to them for about 16 years. so sorry i didnt list the whole fucking band. but i agree, it is the whole band. i love maynard tho.
46 and 2 is the theory of evolution in the human chromosomes.
Adventure Escape To expand:
Humans have 46 chromosomes. 44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes. The next step in our evolution would be 46 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes.
Unfortunately chimps and other great apes have 48 total chromosomes...Jung didn't know that during his formation of this theory, so it's the thought that counts.
that's true BUT, a lot of people view downs syndrome with an extra chromasome to be the imperfect beginnings of the evolution of humans. the next step would be 46 plus 2
+Droogie128 It's not the next step of evolution. It's just an outdated theory.
No it's not. It's a pseudo-scientific misunderstanding that garnered a cult following, sort of like alchemy. But it's a metaphor.
Tool is the greatest band ever and this song is absolutely epic. I recommend to everyone to listen to 46 & 2 by O'keeffe music school one of the best covers ever and It's done be school kids it will give a whole new feel to the song you can find it on you tube happy listening.
I like the O'keeffe music school kids because they do justice to everything they play
hear hear epic cover
Omfg!!!! Yes!!!! And their version on Sober, also! Dont forget that one also!!!!! 🤘💎🤘
@@glendaartifex8897 Yes. The intent on the little girls face while she is pushing the pedal up and down on the piano is priceless.
Yes those kids kill it ive seen tool twice! Seen APC once
"It's confusing me... but in a good way. I might have to listen to this a bunch of times before I understand it."
I felt that way 26 years ago when listening to Undertow for the first time. They've been my all-time favorite band ever since.
Welcome to the club, fam.
“Im confused, but I like it”
Welcome to the TOOL club.
*Forty Six And Two drum solo plays*
"...we gotta listen to that again"
Still rewind it every time lol
The man is a brother fo sho
Over thinking over analyzing separates the body from the mind. Interpretation is in the ear of the beholder.
As an old jaded fan, it was fun to watch this kid's mind get blown wide open by this song. Great song, great reaction; subscribed.
Jaded?
@@josemojica9609 Perhaps, waiting 13 years for a new album can turn people sour?
@@nadson8021 Not when you know it will be a masterpiece. Like the ketchup commercial used to say, "the best things come to those who wait".
@@JDOTVegas It's hardly a masterpiece.
@@nadson8021 To some
"The man's is goin' crazy" .. .. .. you're f*kin' A right, my brotha!
I ain't got kids, but watching young people dig old a$$ music I grew up with makes me feel SO GOOD.
F*kin' awesome, homie.
I'm old enough to remember seeing Sober and Prison Sex videos first playing on MTV. My reaction was "WTF?!" in a good way.
Valen Sinclair I still remember the stuff flowing through the pipes....
Loved there old videos..masterpieces
I was 20 when i saw the video on MTV for Stinkfist, I'm still confused about Tool to this day.
I know, right! I remember those, too! Earth shattering in a good way!
Absolutely!
I'm a simple man; when it comes to Tool I don't even try to understand, I just experience..
The title track of one of their albums seems to suggest you do exactly that: Lateralus :)
No better way to enjoy it
sounds like you understand then
Go see them live! Do whatever you can to see em in concert - but don’t take too many phone pictures, their not that kind of band. Haha
pH7oslo How can you not comprehend????? If you need a dictionary, use one. The power of the lyrics makes the music exponentially transformative, if you’re up for that
This guy is killing me, stopping every few seconds and trying to figure out the lyrics. Just listen to the whole song first!
For someone new to Tool, they're usually expecting it to be like any other rock band, putting all the lyrics in the first two verses then riding the chorus for the majority of the tracks. At the same time, I never understand any of their songs until I follow up with a lyric sheet and see an interview with Maynard being asked about it.
I agree geeze. First time I heard it, I was like I want this WHOLE song.
The pausing helps them not get hit from the copyright bots.
THE MOST INTELLECTUALLY SOUND BAND OF ALL TIME...
The father of modern day Psychology, and one of my heros, Carl Jung explains "The Shadow", which is in ALL of us!
“The shadow is a moral problem that challenges the whole ego-personality, for no one can become conscious of the shadow without considerable moral effort. To become conscious of it involves recognizing the dark aspects of the personality as present and real. This act is the essential condition for any kind of self-knowledge, & AWAKENING.”
BRO!!! I FUCKING LOVE watching how you try to understand the songs meaning and get into it! Much better than other reaction videos where people just focus on if they like it or the sound of the vocals or my favorite " i like that rift".... subscription
my favorite band since eigth grade. "46 & 2" literally refers to human beings as having 46 chromosomes. adding 2 means evolving into something else. the song isn't just about "change" but total evolution of self. maynard writes some of the most incredible lyrics and is often (especially in more recent albums) very profound and philosophical. i've connected with so many of his songs going through hard times in my life. hope you've checked out more of their stuff. :)
It literally doesn't matter how many times you listen to it, you'll never understand it. Maynard is a weird dude. Top 5 rock vocalist of all time, though.
Ah the joy of listening to ones awakening through some of the best music ever constructed.. when I was a teenager through early 20’s tool was an amazing band and was greatly appreciated in respect to sound and beat. However now I am sober and waking they have surpassed all others through the understanding of all that is spoken about in their lyrics and magnetic vibration. Most people have not read the Bible but I’m very thankful Maynard has and has found true meaning encoded within himself and bible while teaching it through beautiful music. ICINU look deep inside and find our 👁.. LET YOUR LOVE 💗 VIBRATE
I'm so happy that some of these older bands are getting discovered by younger generations.
Dude made more sense of a Tool song on first listen through than I ever have.
If you like this style, I think you would really like "Schism" by Tool.
Chaos Thierry Nah fam, hit him up with some simple shit first. Stinkfist, Sober, H. Start with these.
H is good
They're all good
My all time favorite !
Tool was a huge part of my life and will always have a special place in my soul. They are a band that never ever leave you. Even though I grew to love other musical tastes.. I always come back to them. They were truly a one of a kind piece of art and I have yet to hear anything that comes close to the feelings and sensations I experience when I listen to them. And the more I try to understand them, the more they mystify and baffle me with the sheer talent, passion, and lyrical complexity that is unparalleled.
All the members of tool are extremely talented. Maynard's trippy and thought provoking lyrics couples beautifully with Danny's insane drum beats. Adam Jones the guitarist has been rated in the top 100 guitarists of all time by rolling stone and he does their artwork and directs most of the music videos. Paul D'Amour was the bassist but left the band during this album, he said this, "Their creative process is excruciating and tedious, and I guess I never felt the desire to play a riff 500 times before I can confirm that it’s good; that’s why it takes them eight years to write an album."
I still love Paul D'Amour's work in the group. That said, Justin Chancellor is the better bassist for the band. He embraces the same creative process as the others. While that means they take years to put out albums, you know every album will be brilliant.
500 times (at least) seems reasonable for quality control. Paul must have been shooting for Dollar Store Tool.
@@blidrob So he was going for Chevelle?
@@wingracer1614 omg accurate.
Their artwork comes from Alex grey. Should look into him and you will see why Maynard and alex come together :-)
Hey man, great authentic video and reaction. Seem like an open minded person. Welcome to tool!!
If you end up listening to more Tool in the future, you'll find that they talk about, and do a lot of awesome stuff with their music. Some examples being that the song "Lateralus" uses the Fibonacci sequence, or that on the album 10,000 days if you play the songs "Viginti Tres" and "Wings for Marie" back-to-back, while playing "10,000 Days" at the same time, it makes a completely different song.
Hahahaaaa so cute "man i feel disrespectful not remembering the mans name" ... Very cool..
Also " maybe he has a dark past....." Awhhhhhh
Adorbs.
Much respect for you young man , for the honor shown.
I'm pulling my hair out and screaming at the computer. CARL JUNG, HUMAN CHROMOSOME, GOD GENE!
The most important part about TOOL is to remember to simply experience it not trying to understand it all at once.
Well said. Maynard even talks about over analyzing in one of his songs (it's 4 am i can't recall which song) just gota feel the music.
@@paeden5431 lateralus?
And the most important part about being an open minded and decent humanbeing is to remember to not make fun of someone if they don't know something! Its know-it-all, condescending, arrogant pricks like you that are the reason people don't ask questions about certain things! And the reason some people don't learn about different things. For fear that people like you would make them feel like less than for asking 😠 I didn't know what the lyrics were about either, and I've heard this song a million times.
When I first started listening to TOOL in the mid 90's, trying to decode their lyrics was like a big mystery and I remember how excited I was when I discovered much of the info other posters have included before me. It was like being let in on big secret that wasn't a secret at all.
Ahhh, life before google...
I subbed bc your reaction to Tool, but u gotta stop pausing so often! Let it play, u miss so many feelings by stopping it so often.
Agreed. You just kind of have to let Tool songs flow.
has to pause for copyright infringement
IGottaBasketballJones He will. It’s a reaction video.
Tool ..is .. get a little lit and ride the whole album .. dont stop start .. touch the face of God..turn the lights off and go ... itll make more sense...
That's the most beautiful thing I've read in a long time.
As a Tool fan that hasn’t listened to their music in a while, your reaction reminded me why I got into them in the first place. Tool is a truly unique band AND unique experience. Loved your reaction, hope you enjoy more of their far out music!
The Shadow is where you stuff all your repressed memories, and all the emotion you push down inside. When people "project" their issues, its known as shadow projection. They are actually projecting their own shortcommings onto you.
In order to become a complete human being, we must deal with our shadow.
we can do this an a few ways
we can deny it
we can project it
we can understanding it
or the ultimate way, we can join with our shadow and become somthing new.
46+2 is reference to chromosonal count. we are currently are 44, we will never evolve untill we as a human race. Learn to deal with our shadow
Ze Mole
Beautiful!
46 & 2 is about chromosomes. 46 is the number of chromosomes in a human. The 2 is the theoretical extra pair some higher level next evolution of human might have. You aren't going to understand the lyrics without knowing outside stuff. You'd have to study Carl Jung. "The Shadow" is one of his concepts, sort of like Freud's "Id". Where he talks about "Digging through my Shadow", he's talking about digging through his own animal mind, that darker, less rationally thinking, more evil part of us.
But seriously, don't take my (or anyone else's) word for it. Tool intentionally never explains their songs, and leaves it to the fans to hash out what they mean.
renegade4dio yes and one of jungs concepts was that you have reconcile with your shadow self, your evil and your shame, to grow or evolve
Andy Hicks Interestingly enough, the Naruto manga/anime also deals with Jungian archetypes/concepts. The Nine-tails Fox was always meant to be representative of Naruto’s shadow self. Also most of the characters in Naruto wear both literal & figurative masks that are meant to represent their personas.
@@WraithX959 that's not interesting at all
I've listened to that song more times than I can count and I still think "I've gotta listen to this a few more dozen times to understand" but in your soul you understand it completely.
Subscribed. More Tool reactions please. Highly recommend Lateralus.
He'll probably rate it 1/1/2/3/5/8/13/21/34.
@@bigbogmangoman2658 ❤
*wipes his face because it was just melted by Danny's solo. "We gotta listen to that again, man...ssshhh....we gotta listen to that again!" I've listened to that solo at least 5,000 times and didn't mind you replaying it AT ALL!! We are glad to have another Tool fan, my man! Welcome aboard!
That entire album is legit. You should just find it on YT and check it out. It is a complete album which you normally don't get in the days of streaming single tracks.
There is absolutely NOWHERE to stream TOOL as single tracks because they won't give up the rights. All of their albums are done as concepts, and taking just a piece removes that piece from the whole. Not many bands with that level of integrity for their art.
They just released all of their catalog to streaming services and released a new song.
It's about a journey from beast to being, from conscious to unconscious, from ego to ego loss, from sleeping to awake. Human chromosome evolution but symbolic to evolving intellectually and spiritually.
Brandon Miles
BOOM!
I bet you wrote that whole paragraph without breaking stride for a second lol
Spot on and eloquently put!
@@jadedemerald77 Thanks. That's what Tool will do to you. Also, understanding the psychedelic experience or more generally the experience of being reduced to nothing in order to come back unbreakable.
23 chromosomes inherited from each parent. Should we evolve and pick up one extra set from each parent we would have 46 + 2
*deadpan stare into the camera* This is ridiculous.
yes, yes it is. ridiculously good. hope you listen to more of them.
Tool is absolutely legendary. Listen to some of their other content, literally every song of theirs is a 12/10 so just take your pic!
Tool Fans Exaggerate-They do some good Stuff -But some of these guys are too much -some of there stuff is too long for what they are -This is one of their Best Songs
This is a good song but they have allot that are better. My personal favorite is Lateralus. Tool is I'm a world of their own. Every member of the band has extreme talent and the depth of their music goes past the songs themselves. If you take music at face value then I guess you would say " yeah they are okay" but if you truly get lost in music Tool Is by far one box the best.
Alexander Sexton tool fans don't exaggerate, there's not another band like tool out there. It doesn't matter whether you're a fan of their band or not you can't deny their influence on the music world for the past 20 years. Their album anema is regarded as one of the top 10 albums of all time because it was so ahead of its time
Ohio im sure there is Plenty Just dont sell millions RADIOHEAD are Pretty trippy TALKING HEADS stuff before 1982 PINK FLOYD KING CRIMSON YES So Much good music
Alexander Sexton Radiohead? Radiohead is influential? They have some decent music, yes, but influential?
Fun video to watch! Glad to see you enjoyed it. Part of what makes tool so great is because their songs are about really interesting topics. Can’t say that i “knew” what any of their songs were really about until reading up so props for putting yourself out there and giving it a go....
Also for everyone that’s “pulling their hair out” because he’s stopping and starting...just listen to your own damn album...you obviously missed the point of the video...
They can't do that.
Its illegal to play the song thru
I like the way this dude mixes in the line audio of the song as opposed to letting the mics pick it up, this sounds fresh. 👌🏻
Good job man!
How every video should be, right?
Tool sings a lot about the self and human nature.imo "I been wallowing in my own chaotic insecure delusions.i want to feel the change consume me feel the outside turning in I wanna feel The metamorphosis cleansing I've endured in." People naturally don't change until they realize they have no choice, or they die.when u experience/endure an extremely stressfull/difficult situation, you feel that much more alive once it's over.
“The shadow” is a classical psychology term... we must face our darkest parts to step through and become a more evolved person (understanding, empathetic, connected, etc...)
Ssup! Well it’s true that Keenan is singing about changes in his own self but these changes are not meant to be mentally. Yes heMs had a rough past and yes he wants to leave it behind him but in this song „46 & 2“ he‘s singing ablut a physical change of his body. The human body is based on 44 & 2 chromosomes. If we could reach a stable state of living with 46 & 2 chromosomes and with that become a higher being. We could see and experience things whole differently.
That’s what the song actually is about.
"I might have to listen to this a bunch a times before I understand."
You and me both, kid. And I've already heard it lots of times. Like the best of art, its impact on us changes each time we experience it. Welcome to the fold.
Pure and genuine reaction. I had the same reaction to this album about 20 years ago and it's been one of my favorites ever since. Awesome video, it made my day. Thank you.
Long story short: everybody has a "Shadow" personality. Your dark side. The opposite of the face you wear in public. Clinical psychology holds that to be a truly whole person, in good mental health, you must acknowledge this part of yourself. Accept it's existence. The title of the song relates this process to evolution. Human beings have 46 chromosomes, organized as a set of 44, and a set of 2. Before that, we had 44. 42, and 2. So our next stage of evolution will be 48 chromosomes. 46, and 2.
It's easy to get lost in the weeds on Tool songs though. Some are deep like this. Others, he's just talking about his dick. ...They're from LA...
David Smith lmao, awesome
11:40 You described Tool very well with the term "Next level". I'm sure it's been explained earlier in the comments but 46 & 2 refers to the number of human chromosomes and the next step in human evolution (or something like that lol). As a Tool fan of over 25 years, your reaction is absolutely great to see. (My first Tool song was Opiate - I was awe-struck and could not believe what I was hearing, it changed my view of music)
If you liked this, you will like most Tool songs. I think the following album, Lateralus, is the best.
The overall theme in 90% of Tool's music, is transcendence. Moving past who you were, to become who you are meant to be, to put it simply.
I would be surprised if anyone could figure out the meaning of a Tool song on the their first listen, especially without much background info
A lot of you commenters have mentioned Jung, God Gene, the Meaning of 46 and 2 etc, but what is important about tool is that their songs are very, very much about interpersonal relationships and how we relate to each other and the world around us.
Some of your shorter comments cold have been made over the music. Stopping every few seconds to say the song is getting to you is sort of frustrating. It's your channel. Do what you like, but I'd bet you're going to run a lot of people off that would stay if you paused the song just a little less.
Some people might remember where they were and what they were doing when things like the Kennedy assassination and other big moments in their lives. I remember the first time I heard a Tool song, and for me it's a wrap! If you EVER get the chance to actually see them live, you WILL NOT be disappointed! Tool ALWAYS makes it that next-level kind of thing, and I can even kind of understand how some people make a comparison of Tool with Pink Floyd.
The major underlying principles here relate to chromosomes and Jungian theory. Some of the ideas behind this song are based on the teachings of Drunvalo Melchizadek. Here's a snip of an interview with him (Leading Edge, 12/95):
"There are three totally different kinds of humans on the Earth, meaning that they perceive the One reality in three different ways, interpreted differently. The first kind of human has a chromosome composition of 42+2. They comprise a unity consciousness that does not see anything outside themselves as being separate from themselves. To them, there is only one energy - one life, one beingness that moves everywhere. Anything happening anywhere is within them, as well. They are like cells in the body. They are all connected to a single consciousness that moves through all of them. These are the aboriginals in Australia. There might be a few African tribes left like this. Then, there is our level, comprising 44+2 chromosomes. We are a disharmonic level of consciousness that is used as a steppingstone from the 42+2 level to the next level, 46+2...These two additional chromosomes change everything."
According to Melchezedek, our planet is covered with geometrically constructed 'morpho genetic grids'. These grids extend from about 60 feet under the Earth's surface to about 60 miles above the Earth, arranged in geometric patterns (see 'Sacred Geometry'). Each species has its own grid, which supports life, and connects the consciousness of its particular species. Before any species can come into existence or make an evolutionary step, a new grid must be completed. When a species becomes extinct, that particular species' grid dissolves.
A new grid was completed in 1989 - the 'christ-consciousness' grid. This grid will allow humans to evolve into our next version. We'll develop two additional chromosomes (which are really 'geometrical images' designed to resonate with our specific grid) for a total or 46 + 2.
The main change will be a shift to the "unity consciousness". Every cell in your body has its own consciousness and memory. You, the higher being that occupies your body, make the millions of different consciousnesses in your body work together as one being. How does this relate to this grid? Think of yourself as a cell and the grid as the higher being. We will still have individual consciousness, but will be united in the form of a higher being in order to work as one entity
46 & 2 is the greatest song on planet earth.
kelpbeds can’t agree more! I used to say, if I would be stuck on an island with one song to listen to, it would be 46 & 2!🤘🙂
Chromosomes (46 and 2) is more than what we have... 46&2 would be evolution into the next level of consciousness.
A lot of you are briefly touching on introductory concepts relating to the song, there's a theory within the metaphysical community of achieving elevated levels of consciousness, the song, like so many other of Tool's offerings is about humanity reaching it's full potential-Forty-six&2, Forty-eight&2, Fifty&2. This is very similar to the concept of self-actualization inasmuch that very few people actually achieve this, but it sets the bar.
Im loving these first time TOOL reactions
Keep em comming
TOOL IS METAL AF
Tool isn’t metal
"they are killing me" "it's confusing me"
Haha, welcome to the world of Tool! Enjoy the goose bumps!
Every.Single.Time. even listening now. I heard a term in a Tool group. You get Toolbumps. Not goosebumps.
Dude you're killing me! I understand I'm watching a reaction video but when you're listening to TOOL you should really only stop it maybe once or twice. You stopped it right before hugely powerful transitions that make TOOL the greatest band ever!!! pause in the middle and catch your breath and start it up again! haha nice video.
Ive listened to Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer for 15 + yrs. (all have MJK as lead vocals)
The songs meanings change throughout life, it's actually pretty amazing . I definitely recommend reading the lyrics along while listening, it helps perception open up!
46 and 2, just ahead of me.. they are the humans of the future. On another note... the best drummer in the world.
Agree. Danny is the best.
As stated before me this absolutely is about chromosomes. In reality man did not evolve by adding more chromosomes. Also, having more chromosomes does not mean a species is more advance (many have more than humans). However, Tool does not always operate in the realm of reality (and I like it that way). The song is science fiction not science. In the song he is speaking not as himself but as mankind. The difficulties and the changes he is describing refer to the evolutions man has gone through getting to 46 chromosomes. And he says “and 2 just ahead of me” implying that it is time for the next evolutionary step. It paints a dramatic and beautiful picture which in my opinion is very artistic and enjoyable. Which is of course the point of the song.
Big Gulp, eh? Welp see ya later!!!
JUST GIMME THE GODDAMN NUMBER
@@vonbeaver99 play, if you're gonna get pushy just forget it
Watching this video gave me such joy! We just watched a brand new Tool fan being born, people! But seriously, it reminded me of the first time I heard this song (how can it be over 20 years ago already?) and how much it blew my mind too. Thanks for this video, Squints. I hope you've continued to enjoy more of Tool's music, along with Maynard's other projects, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer.
Trying to figure out the lyrics on your first listen is like glancing at a great piece of art and trying to connect to the artist. Just think about how you react, and let the lyrics you hear move you to a personal interpretation. Maynard's lyrics have a lot of meaning, but they are also there to enhance the sound of the music. It's about mysticism man.
Yeah sure enough there's another song about overthinking ;) just let it move through you and take what you need from it. So many songs I've ruined by learning what they're really about, or trying to figure out parts. The secret is the gestalt, whole is greater than the sum of its parts
"Over thinking, over analyzing, separates the body from the mind
Withering my intuition, missing opportunities and I must..."
Just listen and feel it man.... It will come to you eventually.
Check out the rest of the Aenema album. It's a classic and the band at the top of their form.
Listening to TOOL is like watching your favorite movie. You pick up little things each time you listen. Gotta love them!
Anima is described in Carl Jung's school of analytical psychology. I'm sure I'm not the first to say it.
You see music like this is very layered, between the feeling that comes from the building and rising of the instruments, combined with lyrics that read like poetry. It isn't meant to be one note, or to be taken as one single explanation of Maynard's message. He obviously wrote it from his own journey and experience, but for the listener it can become vast and carry its own meaning very personally. Don't try so hard to pick it apart, but rather keep an open mind and just listen, WITHOUT PAUSE! And each time you hear it again it will grow and offer more surprises. This is what makes Tool exceptional and timeless. Maynard's lyrics have always been genius even with his other bands, A Perfect Circle and Pucsifer are equally as good. Check them out sometime!
There’s a theory that since have 42 chromosomes, if we were to add 2, we would be god like beings.... he’s talking about becoming more than human he has been.
I was hoping for more of an acknowledgment of how catchy the hook was and how incredible the drummer is. This has got to be one of the most perfect and tasteful drum solos ever.
But the fact they you recognized that the lyrics were talking about “next level shit” is actually pretty cool because you are onto something there. I’ve listened to this song for years and just found out was 46 and 2 meant. So I like your intuition. It’s more than just a song about a life change, it’s about human evolution and transformation into a more powerful entity. Good stuff man.
Welcome to the club brother, we’re all confused trying to make sense of Tool lyrics 👍
In some cases age is meaningless. Age and time are just mental constructs to help us measure. This song is timeless, every chord every rift.
Listen to "Judith" by "A Perfect Circle" that's one of his other bands.
Judith is my absolute favorite ❤️❤️
YO IT PISSED ME OFF every time he paused it I’m sitting here like “JUST LISTEN TO ITTTT!!!!”
Been listing to tool for 20+ yrs and still get the same reaction everyone I hear one of their songs
The focus of the song being the shadow is about the works of the psychologist/philosopher Carl Jung and the shadow self being the inversion of the ego (the darker impulses of the pure self) and how to raise it to the level of incorporated self realization (listen to Jordan Peterson). The title '46 and 2' is about the number of chromosomes in a human with us currently having 44 universal chromosomes and 2 sex chromosomes (female XX and male XY) where as in the past when we were a less individualistic pack animal and an anticipation that we return to a sense of unity and individual enlightenment in tow to arrive at 46 and 2 when we understand our shadow self and free it from the underworld of "sin" and condemnation where tribalism is no longer a weapon against actualization.
I would hate to see his confusion if he ever did a reaction to Lateralus from TOOL
Rick Parker lol... it would take him a week to get through it
Tool is a hard band to figure out when you get into their later albums in later years it’s hard to figure out what Tools songs are about. I never really paid attention to what 46 and 2 is about it’s a good song I listened to it hundreds of times since I’ve been in Alaska. On a side note its awesome to see an African American do a review on this song it makes me happy to see black people listen to different types of music other then just listening to Hip Hop/Rap. Good job on deciphering the song you did an excellent job keep up the good work.
I just saw them tonight in St. Louis. 100% on point. They are so rhythmically tight.
Lucky! I didn't get tickets in time for it. Super cool you got to go and see it!
DarkMatterImages yea, my buddy was online right at the time they started selling and got them. It was an amazing experience.
Ross Arty
Dude!
I took my son to the show in North Carolina and didn’t get to see them at all!
Tool kicks so much ass!!!!
I saw some video of that show! Totally sick🤘
Matt Schreiber yea they let everyone record stinkfist
Fun fact: Tool doesn’t have music on streaming services because their albums are meant to be listened to in whole because each song is connected to the previous and next and together they complete the thoughts and feelings that they want you to experience.
Don't worry. I didn't get it the premise the first time either but I liked it anyway.
Late to the party here, buuuuuut....... Glad you discovered this band my man. Mind blown is a perfect way to summarize most of what Tool does. They definitely walk on their own path in this world. All the musicians are all next next next level. Masterful. The singer is incredible. He can do basically anything with his voice. And his lyrics have him in a category all by himself. I hope that you have continued to tell listen to this band. They are truly truly amazing. I also hope you had researched and found out what 46 and 2 is all about.
Seen Tool live at Ozzfest 98 been my favorite band since .
I'm sure someone has said it already but 46 and 2 is a theory put forth by Carl Jung, if I'm not mistaken. It basically states that throughout man kinds evolution there are different and distinct states of existence along the way. He figures that the those before us had 22 chromosomes, we have 23, and the next form of human evolution has 24. They come in pairs of 2 meaning we have 23 pairs for a total of 46 distinct pieces of information and the 2 is representative of the next phase.