🎵 Tool the Pot Reaction | First Time Hearing Tool
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- Опубликовано: 24 апр 2021
- This reaction caught us off guard because it was our first time listening to Tool, but what a great band. We spent most of the reaction trying to figure out the story of "The Pot." Do you know who he's talking to and if TOOL does a lot of music like this? I have so many questions.
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Kangaroo done hung the jury is referencing a kangaroo court where the verdict is pre-determined. You nailed it with your thoughts about the song being about hypocrites. It's a reference to the drug culture in the US. Judges and lawyers sending people to prison for drugs when we all know that they are some of the worst people for taking drugs
Thats not what a kangaroo court is. A kangaroo court is just trying someone not in an official courtroom. So if you and your peers go ahead and judge someone in your own way without giving the person an actual court trial.
@@iceman10129 But when a trial looks biased, you can still refer to an official court as a kangaroo court.
@@iceman10129 1: a mock court in which the principles of law and justice are disregarded or perverted
2 : a court characterized by irresponsible, unauthorized, or irregular status or procedures
So it does not have to be outside of a official courtroom. But it doesn't follow the "set rules" of a court.
@@jonathanc8560 Laws definitely need to be put in place to expunge people with simple possession charges. I personally don't think we should be criminalizing people who use drugs. It doesn't solve anything and just leads to more crime and lost potential.
EW is a Tool. 😀 (my reaction)
The hypocrisy of the Criminal Justice system
I beg to differ; it's a diss track about Jimmy Paige stealing blues riffs and then suing people for copyright. More on this here: www.reddit.com/r/ToolBand/comments/c8pr68/the_pot_is_really_about_led_zeppelin/
AKA a 'Kangaroo Court' "Kangaroo court done hung the jury with the innocent"
No. It's about hypocrisy in general.
@@fudhater8592 Yes and No. "Ganja Please!" is a direct exclamation to the Federal govt. classification, classifying it as a schedule 1 drug same as Heroin and Cocaine. In other words, "Oh Please!"
@@GrimrDirge According to Adam Jones, it is confirmed to be about hypocrisy and is a double entendre that refers to both drug intoxication and believing oneself to be above others, deriving from the phrase "the pot calling the kettle black".
"Liar, lawyer, mirror show me what's the difference?" is one of the best lines in all of music.
That shit is so good lol
Personally, I think it also needs the next line "Kangaroo done hung the juror with the innocent". It's not just the judges and lawyers, "the juror" means no one is above being a hypocrite.
That shit goes hard!!
Foot in mouth and head up ass so what you talking bout is also good
The whole song is is full of great lines and I agree that is one of the best but so is "Now you're weeping shades of cozened indigo
Got lemon juice up in your eye, eye
Now when you pissed all over my black kettle
You must've been, HIGH, HIIIIIGH!
When she said: “what if POT is the POT”
I felt that
It is...lol
Lex already has one foot in the spiral, but she doesn't know it yet. Brad, just follow her. It is totally worth it.
Keep going
I thought the same thing: "it's deeper than that..."
Me: she gets it
Lex girl keep going. Teach your man. He doesn't know it yet, but he will thank you.
@@MurrOtter I was watching their other tool video and I said the same damn thing... She gets it. Lol
Yep, this.
Well... you discovered the greatest rock band in history.
C'mon
Agreed
100%
You are correct sir
This is a true statement, albeit it is very much subjective, but they are elite musicians with very deep lyrics that have both progressed in their career as well as each song.
You all analyzed this song beautifully. Well done. I'll add that "Weeping shades of cozen indigo" refers to the pot being called out or punished for their hypocrisy and crying fake tears (cozen means deceitful and indigo is blue). "Got lemon juice up in your eye" because the pot had to squirt lemon juice in their eye to make themselves cry. They feel no real remorse for their hypocrisy.
The kangaroo (liar), the lawyer, and the pot (mirror), were all just as guilty (stoned) as the kettle they were judging the whole time, but they were getting away with it by working together to hide their wrongdoings. They had a system to rob the grave (dig up the past) and burn the evidence in order to snow the cradle (fool the future); but they've done it so many times now that they're deep up to their eyes in dirt, so deep that they could practically raise the dead. Their weaknesses are starting to show and the one being harshly and unfairly judged (the kettle that got pissed on) sees this, so the kettle decides to fight back, calling them all out on their bullshit and exposing the fact that they're all just as guilty, if not more, and were rigging their own trials while sentencing innocent people to harsh punishment (hanging the juror with the innocent). The kettle is telling us that the whole group is fraudulent; they operate within a rigged system (their soapbox house of cards and glass) that's set up to protect them while they judge and punish (throw their stones at) everyone else for the same thing they're guilty of.
That's probably the most in depth analysis of the plot of The Pot.
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@@shotgunscott,I came in here to say that exact thing!!! Brilliantly done, my friend!!!!
Indigo is also a Chakra color pertaining to the indigo Chakra of the human person
Tool is the type of band where you need to listen to the lyrics like they’re an instrument. The beauty of tool is that there is no lead instrument. Their music is so well composed you can listen to any track as a whole and hear a different song each time.
Tool to me is modern day Pink Floyd. Breaking the bounds of what is rock music to trip your mind into understanding the bigger picture.
I so agree. I say this All the time.
No better way to put it.
YES
I say Tool is like Metallica and Pink Floyd had a baby.
Tool is great except that new album shit is shit it was just a meandering experience being played with worn out tools. Pun intended.
Every single line in this song is a double entendre. Maynard doesnt slack on writing his lyrics
Nailed it bro, Maynard puts his all into TOOL songs, feels good having to think about what you're listening too.
Even the title. Lol make me laugh, thinking of out of touch old times saying “damn kids smoking the pot!!?!”
He's a metaphorical genius 🎶🎵🎶
His lyrics are F'n amazing, on so many levels. Damnit.... I'm gonna end up going through all my Tool albums again today. Well, I guess I can work Monday, right?
That's why it takes 10+ years between alblums
finally, you have discovered the most polished, precise band in all of modern times...absolute mastery of their craft. Maynard the Genius and Danny is one the greatest drummers of all time
All four of them are the top of their respective games. There are few bassists who rival Chancellor and Jones is one of the top ten living guitarists.
Couldn’t agree more
@@christofyre lol love jones but no hes not
"the most polished, precise band in all of modern times" music is subjective and yes Tool is an amazing band but the most polished of all time, I cant agree with you on that one.
This bass line is everything
This song was directed at a district attorney who prosecuted many marijuana offenses and was found in possession himself at some point. I believe it was in the state of Arizona.
I live in Phoenix and you're right. Grant Woods was caught at the airport with an insane amount of cash in the early 90's but they couldn't connect the money to anything specific. Woods went after the casual drug user to try and put himself back in the good graces of the public.
Exactly
I never knew that
Boom.....THANK YOU.
Tool is another great rabbit hole to travel down.
Absolutely
💯
their live performance of Sober is a nice intro to TooL I think. Really displays their metaphors and the angles they come at their music
You need to Def get into TOOL, but watch the official videos or official Live videos when you can...then you'll get the full picture of TOOL🤘🏻
Yes what they said.
All rabbit holes lead to Tool!
Lex always comes up with these crazy ideas of a deeper meaning behind some lyrics or videos. At first I'm always like, "huh? What??" Then after like ten seconds of her explaining her thought process I'm always like, "OH DAMN! SHE MIGHT BE RIGHT!"
At times yes. She usually wrong though and there nothing wrong with that. That's to be expected for most when hearing a song for the first times
I never get tired of watching new people experience the magic of Tool for the first time. These guys are pure perfection in the world of Prog Rock. Nice reaction video Brad & Lex. You have a new fan/sub from all the way over here in Ireland.
❤Same. It's the same giddy feeling i get showing someone who's a fan of LotRs, the extended versions for the 1st time...
“RIGHT IN TWO” by tool
You guys won’t regret it! Do it!
Yes!
YES!
YES x3
YES. The song is from the perspective of Angels looking at God's comparative treatment of his other creation, Humans. Wonderful Song, but I have to say 10,000 Days (the song about Maynard James Keenan's mothers life and death) is a faaar better song to do. atleast to do beforehand of Right in Two.
TOOL is unmatched, progressive, melodic, deep, timeless, esoteric, soft yet aggressive, thought provoking... TOOL is not a band, it's mind state. PLEASE do more and you're going to have to DIG deep to find meanings. Fan for 25 years and I am still finding meanings. Cheers Fam! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
You're dead right man... I first got introduced to Tool back in '94 and they just get better and better... Danny Carey is a legend.
The 'off time'-timing in this song is incredible. And the fact that they are all perfectly in sync on it is even more incredible. And the bass player for this band writes such cool bass lines. I've covered a couple of them now. I might take a stab at this one next.
Brad, you were nailing it with your understanding of the song's meaning! Great intuition!
This is my first intentional encounter with Tool. I'll keep listening with you guys!
they are phenomenal, this track is one of their most simple and accessible, but their tracks are epic, complex but catchy at the same time
Blaine you will have only 2 regrets after listen to Tool
1....you can never hear Tool again for the first time
2.... no band will reach the heights of Tool and all other music won’t sound as good anymore....lol
But spiral out brother....cheers
First thing you need to know about Tool is that the fans can be overzealous at times…like almost all the time. The next thing is that their music is fun and interesting. Should you wish to, and most fans will say you should, you can dive deep into their lyrics and musicianship and find new and crazy things. The lyrics have multiple meanings in some cases (not unlike other artists) and what the instruments often do in the song are amazing. The biggest thing you need to know about Tool is that you need to be ready for it. I’m a fan and have been since they came out with their first album and it was the talk of the school that somebody that graduated from here became a big celebrity. However, even I had to listen to their songs a few times before I could say I liked them.
Tool will blow your minds. Any song you pick you won't regret. Musically you won't find better musicians. Phenomenal
I've seen a few of your reactions. Every time I see a similar pattern. Brad keeps stopping the song to think about the lyrics, because he's really focused on the meanings. He's got the soul of a poet. And each time he does that, Lex was usually just grooving to the bass line or getting swept up in the drum solo or whatever. Like she's got the soul of a musician.
It is a critique to te system being moral about pot. This is one of my favorite songs because of the sound of Justin Chancellor's bass. But YOU JUST DISCOVERED THE GREATEST BAND IN HISTORY. Although it may take some time to savor to the sound.
Its about hypocrisy, pot calling the kettle black. You must be high. Thats is why it is called THE Pot, not just Pot. "The pot that called the kettle black" is the full phrase.
Not about weed at all.
Tool is one of the few groups that can actually claim the title of "Artist" Their music intentionally breaks all the rules and the bars are heavy.
haha seeing you put that 'pot calling the kettle black' reference together.. that youtube gold.
They really nailed a lot on the first listen. Did you catch her saying “maybe I am over analyzing “????
Plus the "high" reference has more than ome meaning. High, as in stoned, and high, as in high and mighty (hypocrisy).
@@carlosportillo2781 Yeah. She better be careful, soon she'll be severing the body from the mind.
This is Brads best review. You nailed this one dude. Right on.
Pretty close, although he loses a couple of points for not picking up on the kangaroo court reference. 😉
40 plus year rock drummer here and i have to say i just love Tool, such a unique style and sound and these guys take it to a A Whole Nother Level ! Welcome to the world of Tool , Great reaction and best of luck .
The girl got it. The beats there, you know it’s there but because everything is different time signatures you can’t count it. Another reviewer summed it up well. Tool is the last boss of the rock video game.
Maynard could have been a mathematician if he wanted to
@@captaincaveman8532 Danny Carey. with the drums more like it. Maynard doesn't start putting the lyrics together until the tracks are done.
Meshuggah would like to have a word
@@Rberg1105 Meshuggah isn't rock.
@@OperationDeton8 one could argue that tool isn’t rock either. In terms of song structure they’re certainly closer to progressive metal. But of course metal is essentially a sub genre of rock anyway.
Tool will absolutely blow your mind if you go through their discography, so creative and technically brilliant. Maynard is an amazing singer, Danny is an absolute alien on the drums, Adam is up there with the best on lead and Justin plays the hell out of that bass. PLEASE go down that rabbit hole, you definitely won’t regret it!
All are outstanding musicians. But the bass is what defines Tool in my mind
Lex is a very intelligent person. Not at all saying Brad isn't smart or anything like that but she is like special.
One does not stop tool constantly!!!
Now you're weepin' shades of cozened indigo
Got lemon juice up in your eye
cozened = to deceive
Now you're weepin' shades of cozened indigo - Now you're crying shades of fake tears
Got lemon juice up in your eye: you would drop lemon juice in your eye to induce tears
Indigo is blue 😉. He's saying you're crying a fake and manufactured blue streak.
Welp... You're wrong.
@@PlagueKing_LordFalix Elaborate
Indigo is also the colour associated with compassion and empathy in new age spirituality, so "tears of cozened indigo" could thus be translated to "tears of fake compassion".
@@Grobut81 yep, basically alligator tears
Maynard is super smart. They have a song called 46 and 2 about human evolution. Very deep lyrics and videos.
Favorite TOOL song!
For sure a good next song to help them down the rabbit hole
46 and 2 isn't just about human evolution it's basically a summation of Jungian Psychology/Philosophy
That song is actually about "shadow work"/jungian philosophy or monitoring your subconcious thoughts in order to root out things that are causing you pain or holding you back.
"Weeping shades of indigo, shed without a reason." Damn, MJK is so smooth!
I think you guys did pretty well going in blind. Tool is a very cerebral band when it comes to lyrics, it took some of us years to understand some songs. The most important thing for you out the gate is to appreciate the musicianship, these guys are masters of their craft and no one sounds like them. In the musical breaks sit back, close your eyes, and let the song take you where it wants to take you. Tool isn't a band, it is an experience. Welcome aboard.
Maynard has 3 songs about his mother one w/ the group, A Perfect Circle called "Judith" and two w/ Tool, "10,000 Days" and "Wings for Marie". He takes you on his grieving process. They trully are on another level.
They are not ready yet. They should listen to some of the other more accessible songs first.
“Jimmy” is to an extent as well.
And the album title “10,000 Days” is a reference to the amount of time the lead singer’s mom lived in a disabled state after she had a stroke.
Don't forget Puscifer "Momma Sed"
Orestes live at stone+echo
A Perfect Circle, also a song about his struggle with Judith's life.
@@alpo6668 one of my favorites
I just learned that the kangaroo in the song refers to kangaroo court which means
an unofficial court held by a group of people in order to try someone regarded, especially without good evidence, as guilty of a crime or misdemeanor.
I have been listening to this song since I was in highscool. At least since 2008 and never knew that.
It’s one of those terms I assumed everyone knew (a rigged, sham court that isn’t going to reach a fair conclusion, just going through the motions for PR purposes), but then… I’m old and the term seems to have fallen out of use, so most younger people may have never heard it.
It's a fake court pretty much
I love how she feels the crazy timing of this song. How it sounds chaotic but still holding rhythm pattern. This song starts out in 4/4 timing but in the 1st post chorus or 3rd chorus the time changes to 3/4, just before the bass solo 9/8, bass solo it self back to 3/4, then the climax 4/4, then repeat and replace the climax with the outro. The End
These guys are far beyond musically talented. Maynard makes it about THE MUSICIANS and not about himself. Notice live videos he always hanging out in the background. To put it simply, they are a team which makes them way above your typical 2 chord rock band. Takes special ears to appreTOOL
Just like Pink Floyd shows. All about the music and not the artists!
Kangaroo is a reference to Kangaroo Courts aka crooked courts. The finger wave is towards the governments hypocrisy on weed laws. You were spot on about the kettle reference too. Try doing a reaction to their song Sober. The official vid was made by a band member. Yes it's DEEP!!!
Thats not what kangaroo courts are or mean.
@@iceman10129 I think I was pretty close with my condensed description. Kangaroo Court-an unofficial court held by a group of people in order to try someone regarded, especially without good evidence, as guilty of a crime or misdemeanor.
"they conducted a kangaroo court there and then"
@@iceman10129 yes it is you clown
"The Pot" is an excellent entrance into Tool. I'd love to see you guys explore more of their music.
Knowing your both right and seeing you realize it together, total friendship goals 🥰💥💜
TooL army here....
Just thanking you for taking a dive into the spiraling rabbit hole. Us diehard fans have been here all along and if you need some enlightenment and context to aid in your discovery of the light, don't be afraid to make mistakes or ask for help. This journey is more about opening your mind and discovering truth than being correct and following the herd. TooLs lyrics can be interpreted many ways which is why they stand the test of time... universal truth.
"The cover art looks like DMT art."
*subbed*
More Tool please. You will not be disappointed. Great reactions.
Tool - Lateralus
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OMG I love listening to you guys try and collaborate and debate each other on how you interpreted the song.
I honestly think you are both on the right track and really appreciate hearing you two process the song.
Also just noticed this was first put out on my birthday. Cool present! Thanks! 🙂
Weeping shades of coened indigo, got lemon juice up in your eye = crying fake tears. Lyrical genius in my open.
Brad nailed the lyrics, and Lex was all over the rhythms and guitar. Love to see that happen. ❤️
Good for him on this one then because every other video he reads the lyrics and just goes, "ok what?"
Lost in Vegas will see you right
Brad: The cover looks like DMT art.
Lex: It does.
Brad: It does.
Me: It is.
I love watching y’all trying to figure this out. Good stuff.
Keep going.
"I think it's much simpler than that" with Tool nothing is simple. They are definitely advanced listening lol. Great video guys!
Favorite band of all time 🖤🖤🖤Please do anything by them lol it’s all good. 🖤🤘🏻
And they we’re definitely lyrical geniuses.
Also, Danny Carey is one of the best drummers of all time. Period. 🐙
I always imagine Maynard saying Ganja, please was his way of saying n. please lol
Kangaroo court is “an unofficial court held by a group of people in order to try someone regarded, especially without good evidence, as guilty of a crime or misdemeanor.”
Welcome to the TOOL ARMY....Were glad to have you🔥💯🥂
She caught their odd timing but couldn’t wrap your head around it. Me too me too and I Love it. TooL!!
"The cover art looks like DMT art" .. How right you are...
Yep, nailed it right off the bat.
Literally.
Now you entered my world :D this band are a journey in of themselves, there is no one else like them out there, truly unique, and master musicians and songwriters, been my favourite band for over 20 years. Best live sound I have ever seen was this band on their Lateralus album tour, they sound pretty much like their albums live
Adamj Jones is, quite simply, one of the greatest guitarists of all times. His skill is peerless, and he's also a mathematician so he's able to bring an incredible precision to his guitarwork that very few can match.
The pot has been my favorite tool song since I was about 13..listening to your discussions and reaction having heard the song for the first time I wanted so badly just to be there with you flowing with the intelligence that was going around the room as you worked out the meaning of the lyrics and digging deeper to understand the meaning of the song! I love it you guys are awesome.im subscribed !
Trust me, they are killing it. There is no band like them. They are the G.O.A.T.
Oh please
@@rimskykorsakov2892 give me your pick
@@luisamoa2500 I don't need to but one thing is for sure Tool would not be on there.
I don't need to but one thing is for sure Tool would not be on there.
Lex will probably change her mind about complicated guitars and simple drums after watching the drum cam live of "Pneuma" from Tool... enjoy, friends ! ^^
They really should do that one. Beyond epic!
Shoutout to bro finding the lyric video and mashing it up at the same time. What? Brad you’re a legend.
Probably one of the most authentic reaction videos I’ve seen
Welcome to the Tool family. Enjoy the rabbit hole! Goated! This band is a goat! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
I think you would like Tool - Right In Two, The video is not officially from the band but represents the lyrics well
Yes. Please do this. One of my favorites. Great song!!!
YES YES YES!!!
That is what TOOL is best for, allowing multiple different viewpoints and everybody is both wrong and right.
These kind of discussions are what make TOOL Songs fun to listen too. 😁
YES! I never clicked a video so fast. Don’t forget Forty-Six & 2 by Tool to explore their song about the shadow.
Finally Tool! I listen to so much music since over 30 years but no band is so close to perfection than this band! You started a really deep rabbit hole of art!
"I thought it was going to be rock.." 😆😎🤣🤘
2023 had to give it another look.
Love you guys
I predict a boost in SUBS! Hang on for the ride ! TOOL they are their own genre!
They have their own style, but they aren't their own genre. They are very much alternative metal or progressive. Primus is much more of a group that are a better example of their own genre.
TOOL army incoming.
"Let's pull up a lyric video" SUBBED
Same!
Lex explaining her love for electric guitar solo progressions by referencing Prince and Queen made me smile in a way I wasn’t expecting in a Tool react video. You both talked them lyrics through for a first listen. Glad I found your react channel!
Tools on a level that you’ll never understand unless you understand I’m glad you guys are taking the time to try to understand
Awesome reaction! I love watching people experience Tool for the first time! Please do more!
Yeah, Tool always has the most bizarre and intricate lyrics you can possibly think of
This is probably one of their most straight forward songs with hardly any introspective aspects.
@@iceman10129 and yet some people still think it's just about cannabis....
I am OLD enough to remember a time when we did not have any avenue to look up the lyrics ..we had to rewind and replay to get the full picture...
Great video. You guys are adorable and fun to watch! Welcome to the Tool fam & keep up the great videos :)
Well done guys! It's great to see u both absorbing the lyrics. You two are awesome!
“I’ve never heard a song like this before”. Oh buddy. You’re in for a ride if you keep listening to Tool. Give The song Jambi a listen.
Love that you got into Tool, once you start dissecting their lyrics and understanding how they write their music your mind will be blown. They even wrote a song based on the Fibonacci sequence.
Danny Carey's drums on this track never fail to mesmerize me. The beat is constantly changing and flowing into something new. Your brain never gets a chance to settle into complacence.
Best drummer alive imo🤘🔥💯
The old saying "The pot calling the kettle black"
The line below i love. Cozen means deceptive, indigo is blue fake tears
Now you're weepin' shades of cozened indigo
Got lemon juice up in your eye
She vibing for sure. More please! Lateralus, the grudge, sober, etc
The idea of him talking To the pot itself is genius IMO
Hahaa
Awesome video! I get why these are popular. Interesting totally fresh takes on things I've been into for a long time. She was feeling music at the end. great song.
I love your guys’ videos. You guys are entertaining!
There are only four guys in the band. And just about every song they have they can play live, so no special effects from the studio. By far the best band to see and hear live!
They are painters of sound.
Prince was an AMAZING guitar player!Absolutely. Great reaction guys! Tool
Is very metaphorical and deep. They have some great music. Glad to see you take this on. If you listen enough to different Genres you will eventually find an appreciation for bands within them. There’s is a ton of amazing artists out there.
Such a good interpretation, sick video!
I'm so glad that Tool found you. Welcome to the family 🙏
Once you really love and appreciate music as a whole, you understand how much skill went into making this song. The instruments are over the top. This drummer is one of the best. There's no basic pattern. Raw true skills
You guys should start at the first album Opiate and listen to how they grow as a band over the next 30 years.
Yoooooooo NEVER stop a solo in the middle. ALWAYS wait till it's over. Reaction rule #1.
You're the only channel that i have watched to realise the real meaning in "the pot calling the kettle black", nice!
Maynard just may be the most interesting man in the world, The most relaxing hard music in the universe
As with Jinjer, Lex is way ahead of you, Brad. Don’t know if she’s a musician, but great ear.
I just loved the “pot” exchange.
It reminded me of trying to have intellectual thought when baked out of my mind.
I think he actually said "Who are you to wave your filthy finger at me", lol.
But I'm pretty impressed that they got the meaning that quickly by themselves in the end.