This is a song that’s worth looking into the background of the lyrics for. Tool’s Wings for Marie pt1 and 10,000 Days pt2 also cover the subject (and together are my favorite song ever) if you’re interested in listening to them. The lyrics take center stage for most of it and you’ll get far, far more from them if you know more of the context. The easiest would be looking up a basic lyric explanation on Genius or some shit before listening
Holy crap I don't remember requesting this. It must have been ages ago. Lol Not complaining though. I've never heard before that people may get offended by the lyrics. Very good score & good reaction.
I think I read some interview a long time ago about how Maynard's anger when he wrote this song wasn't directed so much at his mom and her unwavering faith despite her illness, but more at her toxic religious community who didn't really support her and even implied that her disease was a punishment from god because of her failings and sins. The guy obviously did not appreciate that angle, as you can imagine.
Yep the drummer Josh Freese is one of the ultimate underrated drummers out there that's played with so many bands doing great session work. He's really a genius with feel and fills.
I thought the first lines on this track are interesting. “Your such an inspiration for the ways that I will never ever choose to be”. I wonder if he still sees his mother from that same perspective. I think MJK meant, you inspire me to never be like you. (according to those lines) I completely understand why MJK is angry. I think his mom is amazing for keeping her faith. I can’t even imagine how difficult that must have been. Physically and mentally. Great reaction DH. Thanks man.
@@FoxUnitNell If you are asking, then yes he did have a career in music videos before his first major movie which was Alien 3. He directed many famous videos of late 80s and early 90s. You can search them on his wiki page.
I liked the female bassist, in their second album they brought in Twiggy from Marilyn Manson and it completely changed their sound, still good, but very different from their first.
Maynard's anger was a combination of her faith in the face of what her God had given her, but also that her church turned its back on her, saying that she obviously had deserved what happened because she didn't really believe. After completing the album, Maynard and Billy asked Rob Halford (Judas Priest) to give it a listen... you know, as you do, no biggie. lol They wanted to use 3 libras as the opening single. Halford listened, and then listened again, then told them "if you use Judith as your opening single, you'll sell a million." They went with his advice and went multi platinum. :-) and yes, David Fincher did speed up the video a bit to match the bassist Paz, finishing her hair on beat, however, if you watch live versions, yes the guitarist will sing the opening line that Maynard then comes in on, just barely overlapping.
Maynard always has the deepest of lines. My personal favorite is this from Right In Two. The perspective is of angels trying to understand humanity: "Repugnant is the creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven, conscious of it's fleeting time here"
the call and response with Billy Howerdale was in fact him. he routinely does harmonies and screaming parts. I thought the same as you till I saw them live.
I love this song, it’s like the anti-Book-Of-Job. Also just musically NASTY. A raw, blistering work of anger and genius. And I also love that moments when she puts her hair up exactly in time. Stay cool, bruv. Love.
What's great about this song is you don't have to listen to the lyrics to appreciate it. The music alone is top notch(It's better than the lyrics IMO) and its hard to not hear the lyrics even if you are trying not to listen to them, because they too are that impactful.
APC is my favorite band of all time..these past few years i havent listened to them and enjoyed more of babymetal or feel good songs,also has been more religious since the pandemic but a few days ago my dad has been diagnosed with abdominal cancer.he is suffering,he is a good dad and good grandfather that worked hard and took care of us.he dont deserve this suffering.this song hits hard right now.
Back in the day one of my favorite songs. Love the feel of it and the subject never bothered me. His vocals are epic, a great song. I live in Ventura County so I feel you. The lyrics are what they are and may have meaning to other people but not to me. Was glad to hear this cause I hadn't heard it in a while, I own the cd but haven't listened to it in a while. Thanks for this
Nice review. One of the most talented people in or on this universe. Maynard is a talented platform from a higher power. Nothing more needs to be said.
Add me to the eventual thousands of people suggesting to complete the trilogy and listen to wings for Marie and 10,000 days. It's a must and tells the rest of the story of his progression with this.
I love this song and I love this band!!! Maynard of course is a legend and Billy really earned my respect in his work with A Perfect Circle but one of the unexpected standouts in this song is Tim Alexander the drummer. He goes hard A.F. throughout this whole song.
The album 10,000 days is a tribute to his mother ( 10,000 days is roughly the amount of time she was paralyzed). The title track ( Wings for Marie) is Maynard accepting his mother's faith and her death. Tool wrote 3 tracks on that album, which when played together at the same time creates an entirely new experience. Might be the most impressive piece they've ever written.
I’ve watched my father die for a reason not his own and yes I get it. 100 % still pissed 3 years later and will probably always be pissed. Sometimes this is my theme song!
The crazy thing was that this was a big single, didn't get any particular backlash and maybe it was because it can be hard to understand his diction, but it didn't get bleeped and there wasn't a "clean" version.
More importantly than just read the lyrics here you have to follow up by reacting to Tool's Wings For Marie AND 10,000 Days which are about the same subject and show an evolution on Maynard's thoughts.
I could care less if the lyrics offend you. On some songs though, knowing the general concept behind the lyrics adds more gravity to the music itself. And you can get that understanding without having to analyze every word in agonizing detail. Artists put a lot of passion into their music as I am sure you and your band do. Whether they are coming from a place of sadness, anger, hapiness or in this case being indignant, it is more powerful to know where that passion came from especially when it is relatable.
Well for the record, I never said the lyrics offended me at all. Quite the opposite, I was intrigued by them. I was just hoping others hearing this wouldn't get offended.
@@THEDavidHeretic Yea I just meant I wasn't one of the people hoping you would be offended, doesnt really matter to me either way. Just making the point that there are other reasons knowing the meaning behind a song can enrich listening. There may be some who were offended but hopefully they are open enough to understand everyone has different beliefs like you mentioned or respectfully agree to disagree. Either way they are the band’s beliefs not yours.
I requested a song with the music video probably over a year ago called, Below the Sun - Dawn for Nobody. You said you put it on the playlist, just wondering if you ever gave it a watch? As for this song I think the music is much more powerful than the lyrics, but the part of the lyrics that gave me resolve in this song is the lyrics "Even though he's the one who did this to you. You never thought to question why." The rest of the lyrics for me are kinda on that Aenema spectrum. A lot of reading between the lines. Mayrnard has talked about this song on a emotive album that came with a DVD of their music videos with his commentary. My favorite APC song is 'Orestes' and the live version "A Perfect Circle - Orestes - Stone and Echo Live at Red Rocks" is a great rendition.
I'm not sure I understand Maynard's anger... Would he prefer his mother have no faith in God? Would he prefer his mother just believe she was afflicted with an aneurysm by a cold indifferent universe? I'm not sure how much better that would be. I also think there are a lot of Christianity haters who enjoy bashing Christianity, but would be super offended if a different religion were insulted this way.
I think the answer is yes... rather than believe in a god that she praises for giving her the affliction she is suffering through. In a non-faith sense, imagine praising someone who chopped off your legs, or ran you over with their car. Mind you, I'm an atheist so I don't understand such things and let people live in their own way.
@@heyskipj I don't think the analogy quite holds... (Presumably you wouldn't also believe the person who ran you over with a car created the universe and will welcome you in Heaven after death). From a son's perspective, I can see being pissed at God for doing that to your mother... But whether or not I agree with her faith... I have to say I find people admirable (not contemptible) when they have every reason to be resentful, yet find a way to be optimistic. And again, I'm not sure that believing in a purposeless universe is any better (particularly for someone who has been dealt such a difficult hand in life).
@@chrisdriver7776 we could search for a perfect analogy I suppose. But faith, a’la “god is good” doesn’t allow that. And to follow your family example, it could be much worse like a child watching her mom being struck down from a grandparent? Or spousal abuse? I wasn’t able to shrug this off as “love your enemy” because it’s more like “worship your enemy”. Or giving it a free pass to inflict you with harm. It is such a heart-wrenching song to rock out to.
@@heyskipj I think it's a mischaracterizion of Christianity to say that it instructs you to "shrug it off" when someone mistreats your mother. I wouldn't even call myself a Christian, but I'm just trying to be fair.
@@chrisdriver7776 I’m only being concise. But isn’t your point that someone, who is/has been mistreated by their god (not an anonymous "someone") in such a merciless manner, who can "shrug" it off and continue worshipping makes her stronger? Like a beaten dog returning to its master? If a parent did that to their child, that child would be removed from that home, the parent would be locked away, and there’d be very few objections. And should I stop with the analogies? 🙃 For the record, I’m not speaking to Christianity specifically. All faiths for the most part don't hold their god accountable. It's simply a foundation of beliefs or "faith" that escapes me.
Part of Maynard's anger is directed at the church her mom went to. When his mom got paralyzed, the church condemned her too, like saying that the paralysis was a punishment because she was sinful. Who wouldn't be spiteful towards that. sheesh. And yes, that's the guitarist's voice. Yeah, it did sound like Maynard sang it, but it is not. great voices. Love this song so much.
It wasn’t just that she was still devout. I think if that was it he wouldn’t have been as enraged. But his mother’s church actually told HER that SHE wasn’t a good enough Christian and THATS why she had the aneurysm. Basically victim blaming and rather than saying “these things just happen” or even the old “god works in mysterious ways” they just said “if you were a better Christian this wouldn’t have happened. Which in turn made her even more devout somehow.
The line about "It's not like you stuck a spite spear into his side" refers to the Roman soldier who stabbed his spear into Jesus's side while he was still on the cross while he was still alive according to legend.
I totally disagree. You can discuss everything. And this is art. Maynard wrote this song about his mother, so it is very personal. You can write songs about everything that goes through your mind - sometimes just to get them out.
lyrics never offened me because they are not my thoughts. i can respect someone elses opinion. there are some people out there that are just looking for a reason to be offended
Hiya, David 👋 You need to listen and react to TOOL ~ Wings for Marie1 and 2 10,000 Days. This is another one you need to listen to with lyrics. EDIT: Skip lyrics. Very deep. Very emotional. Very real.
I think something that is a bit missed, is while his mother's experience and him reacting to it inspired the song, the band mates express their own pain in this. Not to touch the top 4, but it can apply. I don't think the bassist throwing her hair in a bun was a "oh look it's a cool drop moment" but, once that happens, she's shown to join in the back up vocals. It's a group of people expressing themselves. Incredibly cathartic, imo. But hell I'm prolly reading too much into it
I'm the same way about lyrics, which kinda sucks given all the people in my life that are all but pleading with me to get out from behind the drums and be a Lead Singer. 🤷♂️
Yes I’m not a big religious person .. I believe in God but I don’t believe in Religion I guess .. I think it’s good to have a positive energy to help you through horrible things in life .. having said that .. I’d rather think and pray to God to help me through bad experiences in life rather than blame God for these tests of faith.. a lot of times people are the ones who create these horrible situations.. not every time but a lot of times we do … if God is bad and the Devil is evil .. humans are pretty horrible a lot of times man 🤷🏻♂️
Great song. I pretty much take it as a song about frustration, as much as a religious statement. He's just expressing his frustration at the hopelessness of the situation, including the religious belief element as part of that frustration.
I get way more from your musical knowledge--and vocals as an instrument. Now let's check lyric review off your (or their) Bucket list. I prefer your regular ol' reactions. And was using that slide thingy on the guitar lead tasteful? I thought so. Surprised more guitarists don't use it. Maybe it's considered amateurish? I don't know. Appreciate you!
I'm a Christian and I'm not offended by the lyrics at all. (Helps that the music is awesome) I disagree with it strongly on theological grounds, of course, but the song itself deals in a very human sort of emotion that MJK is going through in his life and in these lyrics (not to mention all over the 10,000 Days record). We can all relate to that exasperation on some level. This song expresses a sort of mirror image to Job's story in the old testament. Faced with pain and suffering, the question of "why would a benevolent God allow this?" is asked and the conclusion is "He wouldn't, so He doesn't exist". And I don't care how much I disagree with the conclusion on a theological level (lots I could say there, but won't get into). That's the sort of pain and suffering that any good person (regardless of faith, although I also believe it's a major tenet of what we're supposed to learn through Christ) should be able to empathize with and be willing to offer comfort and support to. The conclusion MJK is coming to doesn't matter to me, nor should it. What matters is that we all have a chance to see his pain and empathize with him. What he went through sucks, quite horribly. And from what I've read, the reaction his family received through their faith community sucks, too. People shouldn't have to bear that kind of burden.
aw man. see. i dig you talking about philosophy. i wish youd do lyrics more. even if a lot of it is you explaining why you dont want to talk about it and finding a way to sensitively discuss the topic. you get lyrics more than you let you on and you certainly have things to say when addressing them.
Everything can be discussed if you’re willing to have an open mind. Judge not least ye be judged. That includes everything. I also even as a Christian understand everyone has a right to believe what they want. I’m also very much a problem child. I’ve called God out in my life and said what the hell? If you don’t want me to question then give me more answers. Otherwise we have much to discuss on the other side. I’m a damaged Christian I don’t care. Even Christ on the cross asked God why he had forsaken him so don’t tell me I’m going to hell for asking questions. His own son questioned him.
I'd love to be able to hear your unfiltered thoughts on everything. It's unfortunate that people get offended so easily & you have to censor yourself 🙄
This song was directed to the hypocrisy of the people at her church whom he over heard talking about his mother having dome something wrong to deserve her affliction.
When Paz puts up her hair, grabs her pick out of her teeth, and comes crashing back in...I get all tingly in my giblets.
It's the best part of the video for me
its amazing, also the sight of her maynard and the guitarist all screaming together at the end gives me goosebumps.
Maynard's mom, Judith, had an aneurysm that lead to paralysis when he was 11 (Jimmy) and he needed to express his anger.
The production of this album is flawless
When Maynard is concerned, lyrics are always a necessity!
This is a song that’s worth looking into the background of the lyrics for. Tool’s Wings for Marie pt1 and 10,000 Days pt2 also cover the subject (and together are my favorite song ever) if you’re interested in listening to them. The lyrics take center stage for most of it and you’ll get far, far more from them if you know more of the context. The easiest would be looking up a basic lyric explanation on Genius or some shit before listening
Holy crap I don't remember requesting this. It must have been ages ago. Lol
Not complaining though.
I've never heard before that people may get offended by the lyrics.
Very good score & good reaction.
Love the video editor for giving us Paz putting her hair up and coming down on the 1. It's an edit. But It's the most metal thing ever.
Coolest stunt in a music video :P
I think I read some interview a long time ago about how Maynard's anger when he wrote this song wasn't directed so much at his mom and her unwavering faith despite her illness, but more at her toxic religious community who didn't really support her and even implied that her disease was a punishment from god because of her failings and sins. The guy obviously did not appreciate that angle, as you can imagine.
Yep the drummer Josh Freese is one of the ultimate underrated drummers out there that's played with so many bands doing great session work. He's really a genius with feel and fills.
I thought the first lines on this track are interesting. “Your such an inspiration for the ways that I will never ever choose to be”. I wonder if he still sees his mother from that same perspective. I think MJK meant, you inspire me to never be like you. (according to those lines) I completely understand why MJK is angry. I think his mom is amazing for keeping her faith. I can’t even imagine how difficult that must have been. Physically and mentally. Great reaction DH. Thanks man.
Its amazing to keep your faith in fairytales as you’re dying? Lol yeah really amazing.
Nah this viewpoint got retconned in 10,000 days.
Great song. FYI, the video was directed by David Fincher (Fight club, Se7en, Zodiac).
He directed videos before his film career maybe?
@@FoxUnitNell If you are asking, then yes he did have a career in music videos before his first major movie which was Alien 3. He directed many famous videos of late 80s and early 90s. You can search them on his wiki page.
@@rbnh9827 I knew spike Jones did but only could guess if fincher was.
thank somebody for these people coming up they rock
I liked the female bassist, in their second album they brought in Twiggy from Marilyn Manson and it completely changed their sound, still good, but very different from their first.
the other singer is Billy howerdel and he does sing
and he is also the main (maybe only) songwriter and true founder of the band
Right, he's the one who sang, "Fuck your God." "He did This." "Judith why."
Howerdel is a great singer. Even better live. He and Maynard make beautiful melodies.
The drummer Josh Freese is now Foo Fighters new drummer he's an absolute monster drummer 💯🔥🚒🥁
Love his drum cam video from NIN show
Maynard's anger was a combination of her faith in the face of what her God had given her, but also that her church turned its back on her, saying that she obviously had deserved what happened because she didn't really believe.
After completing the album, Maynard and Billy asked Rob Halford (Judas Priest) to give it a listen... you know, as you do, no biggie. lol
They wanted to use 3 libras as the opening single.
Halford listened, and then listened again, then told them "if you use Judith as your opening single, you'll sell a million." They went with his advice and went multi platinum. :-)
and yes, David Fincher did speed up the video a bit to match the bassist Paz, finishing her hair on beat, however, if you watch live versions, yes the guitarist will sing the opening line that Maynard then comes in on, just barely overlapping.
Maynard always has the deepest of lines.
My personal favorite is this from Right In Two. The perspective is of angels trying to understand humanity:
"Repugnant is the creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven, conscious of it's fleeting time here"
I LOVE this song!
I'm with you on the lyrics. I don't start paying attention to them until at least the third listen or so
the call and response with Billy Howerdale was in fact him. he routinely does harmonies and screaming parts. I thought the same as you till I saw them live.
I love this song, it’s like the anti-Book-Of-Job. Also just musically NASTY. A raw, blistering work of anger and genius.
And I also love that moments when she puts her hair up exactly in time. Stay cool, bruv. Love.
What's great about this song is you don't have to listen to the lyrics to appreciate it. The music alone is top notch(It's better than the lyrics IMO) and its hard to not hear the lyrics even if you are trying not to listen to them, because they too are that impactful.
APC is my favorite band of all time..these past few years i havent listened to them and enjoyed more of babymetal or feel good songs,also has been more religious since the pandemic but a few days ago my dad has been diagnosed with abdominal cancer.he is suffering,he is a good dad and good grandfather that worked hard and took care of us.he dont deserve this suffering.this song hits hard right now.
Back in the day one of my favorite songs. Love the feel of it and the subject never bothered me. His vocals are epic, a great song. I live in Ventura County so I feel you. The lyrics are what they are and may have meaning to other people but not to me. Was glad to hear this cause I hadn't heard it in a while, I own the cd but haven't listened to it in a while. Thanks for this
Billy the guitar player does sing backing vocals and has a few songs where he sings lead vocals
Peace love and understanding comes to mind!
Nice review. One of the most talented people in or on this universe. Maynard is a talented platform from a higher power. Nothing more needs to be said.
I can remember hearing this song for the first time too! Still fucking awesome ;)
Add me to the eventual thousands of people suggesting to complete the trilogy and listen to wings for Marie and 10,000 days. It's a must and tells the rest of the story of his progression with this.
she's badass sweet little paz badass on that bass in heals
if it helps you can read the lyrics before or after your listen to the music! to save yourself the headache
This song (to me) is the banner of late 90s hard rock. Before we slowly watched it die.
Great song
I love this song and I love this band!!! Maynard of course is a legend and Billy really earned my respect in his work with A Perfect Circle but one of the unexpected standouts in this song is Tim Alexander the drummer. He goes hard A.F. throughout this whole song.
The album 10,000 days is a tribute to his mother ( 10,000 days is roughly the amount of time she was paralyzed). The title track ( Wings for Marie) is Maynard accepting his mother's faith and her death.
Tool wrote 3 tracks on that album, which when played together at the same time creates an entirely new experience. Might be the most impressive piece they've ever written.
believing that you should listen to 3 songs at the same time is laughable at best - oh the theories tool's fans come up with!
@@alltheserobotsshallfall well considering it's not a theory and rather common knowledge, but love the ignorance people show themselves to have.
The full live show at Red Rocks is good
This is such a great song. Glad you read the lyrics too.
Nice job MR Heretic!
The look is from David Fincher the director.
PAZ
David MAYNARD wouldn't be in a band with a bunch of hacks. APC's discography is AMAZING. ✌
I’ve watched my father die for a reason not his own and yes I get it. 100 % still pissed 3 years later and will probably always be pissed. Sometimes this is my theme song!
The crazy thing was that this was a big single, didn't get any particular backlash and maybe it was because it can be hard to understand his diction, but it didn't get bleeped and there wasn't a "clean" version.
Paz tying her hair up is one of the best visions in rock history.
More importantly than just read the lyrics here you have to follow up by reacting to Tool's Wings For Marie AND 10,000 Days which are about the same subject and show an evolution on Maynard's thoughts.
oh well lots of suggestions on this already, so there you have it... XD
Nope...the guitar player, Billy Howerdel did the other vocals full on. Paz, the bass player did vocals too. She plays with the Pixies now.
6:40 is exactly the reason why, Everyone says to listen w lyrics.
it's the whole song
I could care less if the lyrics offend you. On some songs though, knowing the general concept behind the lyrics adds more gravity to the music itself. And you can get that understanding without having to analyze every word in agonizing detail. Artists put a lot of passion into their music as I am sure you and your band do. Whether they are coming from a place of sadness, anger, hapiness or in this case being indignant, it is more powerful to know where that passion came from especially when it is relatable.
Well for the record, I never said the lyrics offended me at all. Quite the opposite, I was intrigued by them. I was just hoping others hearing this wouldn't get offended.
@@THEDavidHeretic Yea I just meant I wasn't one of the people hoping you would be offended, doesnt really matter to me either way. Just making the point that there are other reasons knowing the meaning behind a song can enrich listening. There may be some who were offended but hopefully they are open enough to understand everyone has different beliefs like you mentioned or respectfully agree to disagree. Either way they are the band’s beliefs not yours.
@@chrisl6735 Very true
these words are me
I requested a song with the music video probably over a year ago called, Below the Sun - Dawn for Nobody. You said you put it on the playlist, just wondering if you ever gave it a watch?
As for this song I think the music is much more powerful than the lyrics, but the part of the lyrics that gave me resolve in this song is the lyrics "Even though he's the one who did this to you. You never thought to question why." The rest of the lyrics for me are kinda on that Aenema spectrum. A lot of reading between the lines. Mayrnard has talked about this song on a emotive album that came with a DVD of their music videos with his commentary.
My favorite APC song is 'Orestes' and the live version "A Perfect Circle - Orestes - Stone and Echo Live at Red Rocks" is a great rendition.
Just a heads up, your request is still in the que sitting at #134.
Very good
I’ve always liked this song but i never knew the context, makes it hit harder for sure.
Hey buddy it's Cu/Ben/sis it's the scientific name for the psilocybin cubensis mushroom that grows out of cow patties horse patties magic mushrooms 😁
I *know* a way to offend you, just not by lyrics, make you listen to a very long and bad song. Muwahahaha
Ohhhhhhh how dare you....
I'm not sure I understand Maynard's anger... Would he prefer his mother have no faith in God? Would he prefer his mother just believe she was afflicted with an aneurysm by a cold indifferent universe? I'm not sure how much better that would be.
I also think there are a lot of Christianity haters who enjoy bashing Christianity, but would be super offended if a different religion were insulted this way.
I think the answer is yes... rather than believe in a god that she praises for giving her the affliction she is suffering through.
In a non-faith sense, imagine praising someone who chopped off your legs, or ran you over with their car. Mind you, I'm an atheist so I don't understand such things and let people live in their own way.
@@heyskipj
I don't think the analogy quite holds... (Presumably you wouldn't also believe the person who ran you over with a car created the universe and will welcome you in Heaven after death). From a son's perspective, I can see being pissed at God for doing that to your mother... But whether or not I agree with her faith... I have to say I find people admirable (not contemptible) when they have every reason to be resentful, yet find a way to be optimistic.
And again, I'm not sure that believing in a purposeless universe is any better (particularly for someone who has been dealt such a difficult hand in life).
@@chrisdriver7776 we could search for a perfect analogy I suppose. But faith, a’la “god is good” doesn’t allow that. And to follow your family example, it could be much worse like a child watching her mom being struck down from a grandparent? Or spousal abuse? I wasn’t able to shrug this off as “love your enemy” because it’s more like “worship your enemy”. Or giving it a free pass to inflict you with harm. It is such a heart-wrenching song to rock out to.
@@heyskipj I think it's a mischaracterizion of Christianity to say that it instructs you to "shrug it off" when someone mistreats your mother.
I wouldn't even call myself a Christian, but I'm just trying to be fair.
@@chrisdriver7776 I’m only being concise. But isn’t your point that someone, who is/has been mistreated by their god (not an anonymous "someone") in such a merciless manner, who can "shrug" it off and continue worshipping makes her stronger? Like a beaten dog returning to its master? If a parent did that to their child, that child would be removed from that home, the parent would be locked away, and there’d be very few objections.
And should I stop with the analogies? 🙃
For the record, I’m not speaking to Christianity specifically. All faiths for the most part don't hold their god accountable. It's simply a foundation of beliefs or "faith" that escapes me.
Oh boy, watch out, it's Judith....
Part of Maynard's anger is directed at the church her mom went to. When his mom got paralyzed, the church condemned her too, like saying that the paralysis was a punishment because she was sinful. Who wouldn't be spiteful towards that. sheesh.
And yes, that's the guitarist's voice. Yeah, it did sound like Maynard sang it, but it is not. great voices. Love this song so much.
Plzz, react to Paradise Lost - Embers Life and True Belief, is a 90s Gothicdoom band, the creator of Gothicdoom metal...
a spiteful spear into his side like jesus on the cross and the roman soldiers spear 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Oh yes, Billy was most definitely singing; he's the lead singer of Ashes Divide.
If this surprised you, check out Opiate by Tool.
It wasn’t just that she was still devout. I think if that was it he wouldn’t have been as enraged. But his mother’s church actually told HER that SHE wasn’t a good enough Christian and THATS why she had the aneurysm. Basically victim blaming and rather than saying “these things just happen” or even the old “god works in mysterious ways” they just said “if you were a better Christian this wouldn’t have happened. Which in turn made her even more devout somehow.
Gotta do Wings For Marie & 10,000 Days now. Maynard is quite the storyteller
The line about "It's not like you stuck a spite spear into his side" refers to the Roman soldier who stabbed his spear into Jesus's side while he was still on the cross while he was still alive according to legend.
I totally disagree. You can discuss everything. And this is art. Maynard wrote this song about his mother, so it is very personal. You can write songs about everything that goes through your mind - sometimes just to get them out.
Oh hello, it appears you may be dipping your toe into MJK and the greater Tool universe.
Well so long, we wish you well.
Enjoy the journey....
lyrics never offened me because they are not my thoughts. i can respect someone elses opinion. there are some people out there that are just looking for a reason to be offended
Hiya, David 👋
You need to listen and react to TOOL ~ Wings for Marie1 and 2 10,000 Days. This is another one you need to listen to with lyrics. EDIT: Skip lyrics. Very deep. Very emotional. Very real.
I think something that is a bit missed, is while his mother's experience and him reacting to it inspired the song, the band mates express their own pain in this. Not to touch the top 4, but it can apply. I don't think the bassist throwing her hair in a bun was a "oh look it's a cool drop moment" but, once that happens, she's shown to join in the back up vocals. It's a group of people expressing themselves. Incredibly cathartic, imo. But hell I'm prolly reading too much into it
I'm the same way about lyrics, which kinda sucks given all the people in my life that are all but pleading with me to get out from behind the drums and be a Lead Singer. 🤷♂️
Say what you want about this song to me it feels like it could’ve been released last year Maynard just produces timeless music
The lyrics in this song are about as subtle as a sledgehammer
Yes I’m not a big religious person .. I believe in God but I don’t believe in Religion I guess .. I think it’s good to have a positive energy to help you through horrible things in life .. having said that .. I’d rather think and pray to God to help me through bad experiences in life rather than blame God for these tests of faith.. a lot of times people are the ones who create these horrible situations.. not every time but a lot of times we do … if God is bad and the Devil is evil .. humans are pretty horrible a lot of times man 🤷🏻♂️
Great song. I pretty much take it as a song about frustration, as much as a religious statement. He's just expressing his frustration at the hopelessness of the situation, including the religious belief element as part of that frustration.
I get way more from your musical knowledge--and vocals as an instrument. Now let's check lyric review off your (or their) Bucket list. I prefer your regular ol' reactions. And was using that slide thingy on the guitar lead tasteful? I thought so. Surprised more guitarists don't use it. Maybe it's considered amateurish? I don't know. Appreciate you!
I'm a Christian and I'm not offended by the lyrics at all. (Helps that the music is awesome) I disagree with it strongly on theological grounds, of course, but the song itself deals in a very human sort of emotion that MJK is going through in his life and in these lyrics (not to mention all over the 10,000 Days record). We can all relate to that exasperation on some level.
This song expresses a sort of mirror image to Job's story in the old testament. Faced with pain and suffering, the question of "why would a benevolent God allow this?" is asked and the conclusion is "He wouldn't, so He doesn't exist". And I don't care how much I disagree with the conclusion on a theological level (lots I could say there, but won't get into). That's the sort of pain and suffering that any good person (regardless of faith, although I also believe it's a major tenet of what we're supposed to learn through Christ) should be able to empathize with and be willing to offer comfort and support to.
The conclusion MJK is coming to doesn't matter to me, nor should it. What matters is that we all have a chance to see his pain and empathize with him. What he went through sucks, quite horribly. And from what I've read, the reaction his family received through their faith community sucks, too. People shouldn't have to bear that kind of burden.
aw man. see. i dig you talking about philosophy. i wish youd do lyrics more. even if a lot of it is you explaining why you dont want to talk about it and finding a way to sensitively discuss the topic. you get lyrics more than you let you on and you certainly have things to say when addressing them.
I've looking through ur latest videos and I got a challenge for you. React to Jessie Reyez Do You Love Her. Most underrated artist right now
I love this song but have no idea what the lyrics say
🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟👍
Everything can be discussed if you’re willing to have an open mind. Judge not least ye be judged. That includes everything. I also even as a Christian understand everyone has a right to believe what they want. I’m also very much a problem child. I’ve called God out in my life and said what the hell? If you don’t want me to question then give me more answers. Otherwise we have much to discuss on the other side. I’m a damaged Christian I don’t care. Even Christ on the cross asked God why he had forsaken him so don’t tell me I’m going to hell for asking questions. His own son questioned him.
Fior the people bashing God's "role", he's not a lamp genious to grant your wishes neither the cause of your misfortunes. So wake up.
I want to know what you consider a 10
ruclips.net/video/O-89K0Y6YiE/видео.html
I'd love to be able to hear your unfiltered thoughts on everything. It's unfortunate that people get offended so easily & you have to censor yourself 🙄
This song was directed to the hypocrisy of the people at her church whom he over heard talking about his mother having dome something wrong to deserve her affliction.
Stockholm syndrome.
Snap out of it we're literally at war and you're reviewing videos from 20 years ago
Sorry didn't mean to be so poopy, enjoy life