Don't pull back on Tool because you feel they are challenging your faith. I saw it in your face. And that's OK. You were patient. And open. Tool will stand for you having your faith. Even if they don't believe it. It's just a song about perspective and the hypocrisy of those who look the other way. ✌️❤🤟
Tool is spiritual. What they have ranted most about is the man made construction and manipulation of faith. Maynard has questioned God as all have and probably settles on the belief that it's beyond human comprehension. Just my 2 cents worth. ✌️
Agree! I took the meaning as the White Man devastated the Native Americans through greed, and at the same time, they sent "God Men" a/k/a Men of God to teach the Native Americans about God, Christianity, etc. Then the White Man said, "oh, by the way, I really,, really, REALLY, like your land." The rest is the proverbial history of the settlement of the US.
@@66marbor The irony is that it order to have TRUE faith you would need to question God. That is what makes it faith, the realization that you do not understand everything but "follow" regardless. If life was perfect and we never asked "Why God?" then faith would not be required.
This song has nothing to do with the church. Maynard has come out and said that a friend of Danny's (the drummer) was given a harsh jail sentence for weed and then later the judge got arrested for also doing drugs.
This. "Kangaroo hung the guilty with the innocent" Partially a reference to a "kangaroo court", in which a mock trial is used to falsely convict someone, but also referencing the incident you're referring to, which occurred in Australia.
When someone calls out religions for being hypocritical, they aren't pointing a finger at everyone who engages with the faith. Just those that perpetuate the hypocrisy. Which nobody can deny. You guys should be happy when people call out hypocrisy and failings of religion and the humans that take advantage of faith to use and abuse others. Shouldn't be mad when attention is called to it. But I get it. You're young. Perspective takes time. God bless. Take care.
Tool is one of the most unique, creative bands out there. Everyone in this band is a technical genius at what they do. I hope you do more of their music. The lead singer likes to point out the hypocrisy of most organized religion because his father was overbearing, abusive and claimed to be a Christian yet ran out on him and his mother as a child after his mom had a bad stroke and became an invalid in a wheelchair. He really goes after Scientology even more though. You should check out Aenema with lyrics.
He also had issues because he watched his mom (who apparently was a religious lady) slowly die of cancer. He didn't understand why this loving and benevolent thing that is supposed to be God would put his mother through that. That's what 10,000 days and Wings for Marie were about.
“Vicarious” would be a great one to do off the same album. It calls out society for sitting at home feeling safe while simultaneously living through their tvs and craving stories of violence and death to both entertain them and reinforce their feelings of safety
More Tool please! Right In Two, Schism, 46 & 2, Aenima, Lateralus, The Grudge. Honestly too many to name. The whole discography is amazing and mind opening.
Add the "Pneuma Danny Carey drumm cam", that dude seemed tô be vibin with our beloved octopus drummer.. And ALWAYS CHECK THE LYRICS, there are some good food for thought out there
Fr, the Tool love here was beautiful from 4 out of 5 of them. I was a little disappointed that homie in the middle checked out after he took the song's meaning personally. He was jovial about it sure but his entire presence changed when he was initially head bopping and then just kind of dipped out mentally after finding out the meaning behind the track had something to do with religion. Tool isn't attacking anyone's personal faith, they are just shining a much needed light on all kinds of hypocrisy and if you don't see it in organized religion, that light is more for you than anyone else. That doesn't mean you have a change anything about your faith, it just gives you the information you can choose to use to manifest change from within your own religious community and call out that hypocrisy when you see it. Tool are not anti-religion, they just want to make the world a better place by informing and providing us with the knowledge necessary to achieve that collective goal.
I never heard the summary/ meaning that you read out about this song before. I always believed that it was about the hypocrisy around drug laws; how the lawyers, people in government, jurors etc all take drugs, but someone can be sent to jail just for possessing a small amount of weed or whatever. But Tool songs do tend to have multiple meanings. Great reaction :)
I’m sorry for y’all’s loss 🕊️…but no way! Tool in ur backyard? Must’ve been your son and his friends fave band. What an amazing send-off to heaven! (I hope I got the context of ur comment right) Much love❤
The Tool fandom is no joke. They dropped their last album within a week after Taylor Swift released hers and every song on that album hit #1. Swift fans were pissed because it knocked her off a little bit. It was hilarious watching videos of teenage girls being angry asking "Who the hell is Tool!?"
@@rahbeat9785 I'd rather be a Tool fan. At least what they do is good art. That's far better than being a fan of the mass produced shlock which is Swifts music.
@@rahbeat9785 At 54 years old, I’ve seen that happen with a lot of truly great bands where fans get so FANatical it goes to their heads and they start trashing everything else. In the early 80’s I was in HS and broke up a fist fight between two dudes in my class who were arguing over whether VH or AC/DC was the better band. That shit is subjective, so it comes down to the listener and what you like better, what matches yr headspace.. and that can change over the years. I wasn’t a close friend of either of those guys, but was telling em “damn, I like BOTH bands, for different reasons!”. But also let em know they were scaring these chicks nearby, and were about to draw heat on us from a teacher who was a badass Vietnam Vet. TOOL fans can be pretty aggressive and sorta “cultish” (for lack of a better word). They totally deserve the following and the strong fan base, but wouldn’t likely get along with many of their fans who are dicks to anyone else cause they love the band. Tools music is plenty strong enough to stand on its own cred without trashing other acts out there. Grateful Dead fans were a similar way back in the 80’s. A lot of people turned off from them because of the fans.
I am 53 and Tool has been my favorite band since the 90's. Some people don't get them but that's because they aren't open to receive the greatness. You should ease into Tool by checking out the time signatures that are easier to follow. Try Jambi , or Vicarious next. I enjoy the channel and watching you guys discover some great music.
Perfect Circle, another band graced with Maynard's voice. The song Judith is particularly angry and heartbreaking. You don't have to agree with his lyrics but I don't judge them or him either. His voice and songs are haunting. An incredible artist.
I'd recommend that they stay away from Judith for a while. Get to know the bands better. That being said , not only is that one of my favorite Tool/APC songs, the music video is absolutely perfect.
The five of you individually and as a group are such a gift. I don’t just watch you every day I look forward to watching you. You expand my horizons, exposing me to new musical and cultural experiences I otherwise would never have, and causing me to hear music I have been listening to for years in new ways as it is filtered through your responses. Mad respect from this 76-year old white lady. God Bless you.
Tool is a genre of its own. The pot is interpreted in many ways by different people and that’s the whole meaning of Tool, to get you to think for yourself. To be it’s basically about all hypocrisy. It’s filled with double and triple idioms. For example “the pot calling the kettle black” but there is another old idiom of “not having a pot to piss in” hence, when you pissed on my black kettle. And there are sooooo many more. And to throw in it’s a Kangaroo Court, meaning when Kangaroo done hung the jury with the innocent. The whole song is one big idiom.
Tool - Tempest. It won a GRAMMY. Beyond banger ! Guys learning what Tool is and what they represent is deep, meaningful, powerful, spiritual, and recovery based as well. Singer James Maynard Keenan recovered from alcohol and drugs. Metallica is awesome no doubt! But there never has been a band like Tool. And only 3 man. Extremely unique. 46 & 2, lateralus, are great songs. There are so many great songs ! It's a journey learning about them. So deep.
You need to listen to this individually with headphones, you miss so much of their poly rhythms and how the music goes from one side to another and it's just a whole different experience.
Tool's songs are pretty deep & they're an amazing band! Normally, it's not my type of music, but I LOVE Tool. The way they do it is just different 🔥 46 & 2 is another really deep one & it's a jam! 🎵🎶❤️❤️
Some background for you guys- "10,000 Days" was the album this song was on, and I'd also the number of days that frontman Maynard's mom upheld her battle against cancer. Over the course of that process, the church community that she dedicated her life to essentially casted her out rather than supporting her. The community and family she dedicated her life to shunned her. Many emotions and themes can be found in this album that pertain to that.
Happy you're back at it with Tool! They have so many bangers. I would recommend Vicarious, Right in Two or Lateralus (you really need to read about Lateralus song before reacting to it to understand how it's one of the most complex and impressive songs ever written, and it's positive message is just a big bonus).
One of the other meanings floating around about the song is the hypocrisy in the court system and how they will hand out harsh sentences for minor drug charges like possession of pot while most judges, lawyers and other members of the justice system are guilty of way worse shit. Great reaction! I recommend checking out the song Lateralus or the Grudge. Both are great songs
I love your guys energy! Seeing you all getting into Tool puts a smile on my face. I would just offer that following any one interpretation of these songs is a slippery slope. Much love
I really believe that some people who don't really listen to a lot of rock and Tool, might not really get them, or might not appreciate them as much. You really need to hear more of there songs. I love watching your reaction videos. I am a new member
First of all you guys are awesome.. all of you.. you’re going to hit 500k easily! Secondly TOOL is a group of amazing musicians.. you experience them.. 46&2… 7empest.. amazing. Saw Slipknot the other day.. youHAVE to watch their official video of “ Before I forget”… you’ll love it .. promise.. and they have their masks off.. song is a banger.. I look forward to you guys everyday.. you all have great chemistry..
I do think Before I Forget is my favorite slipknot song. As for Tool. Songs that absolutely rock: Sober, 46 and 2, and Pneuma I mean there are a lot of other great songs, but in regards to picking the absolute bangers, those are them.
I think the meaning they're referencing about the meaning of this song isn't the only interpretation. Yes the pot calling the kettle black and hypocrisy is the main theme. But it's also about drug use. How some will go out and make marijuana (the pot) illegal but at the same time get so high off other drugs like prescription or use alcohol. It's hypocritical condemn marijuana use and advocate for imprisonment of those who use it while being totally fine with alcohol being legal and there being a more dangerous prescription drug problem in this country.
The dude with the blue eyes got it, he's feeling it, the rhythm and most importantly, the vibe.. Cuz the vibe is what Tool is all about.. Just feeling it fully, as it should be... Not that the rest of family's missing anything, but that dude he's the real deal, first to react, last to strike, emotional intelligence over the scale.. The one that calls the shots, but doesn't mind giving it all for something he and his ppl/family believes deeply... But, non of you guys missed anything.. That's what's most important...All of you reacted admirably, and that's a big thing, especially when listening/feeling/experiencing, what Tools offering... One of best reactions out there... Respect from Croatia, Europe(from all countries)...
You don't have to be a victim to recognize an injustice and be angered by it. I don't know if any members of tool are Native American but as I have stated, they don't have to be Native American to know what was done was wrong and feel anger about it, and in this case it has another layer of wrong in the fact that the U.S. government deems itself morally righteous enough to decide what is right and wrong and deemed itself worthy to pass judgment upon us even with all blood on the hands of the politicians running the government.
Greetings! One of "those" Tool fans here. Great reaction! I appreciate the analysis. Tool gives you a lot if you like taking deep dives. They can by VERY cryptic as to the meaning of their songs, usually what you get is layered meaning upon meaning and it's different for everyone. Listening to them is a subjective experience. A few really good songs to check out are Lateralus, Descending, Pushit, The Grudge, and Reflection.
Most Tool lyrics have multiple layers of meanings, this song is a good example, though probably easier decoded than many others. Often Tool gets pretty esoteric. You always want to look into the lyrics after the song for this band. Sometimes different people see different meanings, like the one you read. I think the generally accepted meaning is hypocrisy, and it having to do with marijuana laws in the early 20th century and the use of kangaroo courts by lobbying interests like the timber industry to create them. IMO, this is the greatest current rock band.
Also, a possible dis toward Jimmy Page, as he had stated that Tool was regurgitating Zeppelin… so Maynard spit back about being eyeballs deep in “Muddy Waters” and getting “lemon juice” in your eye. This references the hypocrisy of Zep showing their influence of the Blues, and Page pointing fingers at Tool for showing their Zep influences.
@@ronaldsmith8966 Haha, that’s great! I hadn’t thought of that connection. Led Zep and Tool are both in my Top 3 all time, but it’s true. The first LedZep album is all covers or medleys, and many other songs on subsequent albums.
@@brettg274 Not my theory. Heard it or read it somewhere. “Shades of cozened indigo”… The Blues. Overall, I believe the song is about hypocrisy, with digs at governments, the judicial system, pot smokers (they’re hypocritical, too!), Jimmy Page, people as a whole.
Yes!!! Tool is one of the most intelligent bands I've ever heard. I gotta couple fun reactions for you: 46 & 2 is a popular Tool song, the underlying meaning is fascinating and a little research beforehand is recommended before you delve. THEN watch some kids do it justice from the O'Keefe Music Foundation, 'Kids Cover 46 & 2 by Tool'. It's so good, I still watch it now and then. Fun reaction guys! 😁
A lot of us, myself included, are a percentage Native American. I myself am 25%. My grandma was 100% Cherokee, my dad 50%, me 25%, while my mother is black. So I'm this rare 75% black 25% Native American mix.
Great reaction. There's another interpretation of the song, that they're criticizing the government, police, and lawyers for their hypocritical stance on "pot" use.
Tool transcends all genres. I hope you guys appreciate the complexities of how the music is written (I’m sure you do) but with the polyrhythms and meter changes shows their pure talent. Thanks for doing Tool and please do more.
Forty six & 2 is a banger! Laterals follows the mathematical Fibonacci Sequence (golden ratio). These guys are amazing and deep. Seen them live twice and was blown away. The lead singer owns a vineyard too.
Love your reactions guys, keep it going. FYI, find lyric videos for TOOL songs. It helps. More good stuff from them Forty Six & Two Eulogy Aenima Parabol/Parabola Right in two Part of me
I really love that y’all listen to different music with an open mind & even look up the information about the songs & your reactions & opinions are really interesting & fun ❤ I’m a huge TOOL fan & so happy y’all tried it out ❤
gawl dern you already got 5k views in one hour thats crazy! "You guys will love Right in Two" as a fellow christian youll definitely go hmmm with this one! Its basically a song about the history of mankind from our beginning to now from the perspective of an Angel who has been sitting up there in Heaven watching us the whole time! He trying to figure us out why we do the things we do and why does god love us more then him! He trying to understand why father gave us free will and not him! ITS DEEP lol My personal favorite from this album 10,000 days!
Omg yesssss! I love that y'all listened to The Pot. The lyrics are soo good...one day y'all need to watch the video for this song with the giant snails lol it's epic...if ya want more Tool songs listen to Schism, Pneuma, Stinkfist, Lateralus, The Grudge....i can go on and on lol also Maynard is in another band called A Perfect Circle and one of their best songs is Judith.
@@Thesilvercrayon yea i thought about that after i suggested it. Hopefully they do give it a listen and learn the backstory so that they can maybe understand why he wrote it.
Tool is probably the smartest and most artistically talented band of the last 30 years. Their whole catalog of songs are worth a listen here. You can listen to their songs a thousand times and for decades and still find new aspects and avenues of their music and lyrics to get into and discover. I recommend listening to Aenima, Intolerance, and The Grudge on this channel.
Thank you for listening guys. Appreciate your open minded and learning about the many different genres of music that exist. I would also listen to puscifer and a perfect circle. Peace
Hey guys. I was just watching some videos and thought Foo Fighters, The Pretender live at Wembley Stadium would be a great video. You guys did the official music video of the song before. Live at Wembley is awesome. Loving the reactions. Keep it up.
Loving all these reactions guys! You should check out the band sabaton! They're a super popular swedish band most of their songs are in English they sing about famous heroes battles and events that really happened in history and it sounds amazing. I guess the genre would be power metal. Anyways love the channel guys!
Can’t compare Metallica to Tool… even though one is seen as a the face of metal music, Tool are just on their own platform when it comes to this type of music.
If you guys wanna experience some classic prog metal I'd recommend Dream Theatre as a great starting point. 'Pull Me Under' is prolly their most accessible song!
TOOL is more of an experience..... they definitely get you thinking and open your mind to a deeper conversation about life and things... they really are an amazing band! You guys should do more...
Let's fucking go🔥 Vicarious, Rosetta stoned, the Grudge, Reflection, 46&2, Jimmy, Stinkfist. I'll be waiting for all your new reactions to this incredible band. I'll see ya guys. From Italy, Davide. 🎧
Watching the video of Dany Carey playing Pneuma is absolutely amazing; if you want to be blown away by just one aspect of Tool's artistry, go watch it.
Highly disagree with the interpretation you read. It’s all subjective but I’m pretty sure it’s at least in part about the hypocrisy of the legal system and drug laws.
I’m going to keep saying it. Y’all need to react to more Rage Against The Machine. With lyrics. Their music is incredible and the message is even better
You guys reacted to Danny from this band playing the drums , the band is just super bad ass in general. I hope you all enjoy the band as much as me and millions of others !😊
"Right in two" is one of their greatest songs
One of my all time favorites for sure!
@@bryanjenkins8830 one of my most favourite songs across any genre
Preach it
Swapnil speaks the truth.
@@swapnilj1452 same!
Don't pull back on Tool because you feel they are challenging your faith. I saw it in your face. And that's OK. You were patient. And open. Tool will stand for you having your faith. Even if they don't believe it.
It's just a song about perspective and the hypocrisy of those who look the other way.
✌️❤🤟
Tool is spiritual. What they have ranted most about is the man made construction and manipulation of faith. Maynard has questioned God as all have and probably settles on the belief that it's beyond human comprehension. Just my 2 cents worth. ✌️
Agree! I took the meaning as the White Man devastated the Native Americans through greed, and at the same time, they sent "God Men" a/k/a Men of God to teach the Native Americans about God, Christianity, etc. Then the White Man said, "oh, by the way, I really,, really, REALLY, like your land." The rest is the proverbial history of the settlement of the US.
@@66marbor The irony is that it order to have TRUE faith you would need to question God. That is what makes it faith, the realization that you do not understand everything but "follow" regardless. If life was perfect and we never asked "Why God?" then faith would not be required.
Religion is a cancer.
@@Mubiki Israel means the one who wrestles with God
Awesome tune!
"LIAR - LAWYER- MIRROR What's the difference?"
Amazing lyrics
The rhythm with which he sings it.... Just, chefs kiss
This song has nothing to do with the church. Maynard has come out and said that a friend of Danny's (the drummer) was given a harsh jail sentence for weed and then later the judge got arrested for also doing drugs.
This. "Kangaroo hung the guilty with the innocent"
Partially a reference to a "kangaroo court", in which a mock trial is used to falsely convict someone, but also referencing the incident you're referring to, which occurred in Australia.
When someone calls out religions for being hypocritical, they aren't pointing a finger at everyone who engages with the faith. Just those that perpetuate the hypocrisy. Which nobody can deny. You guys should be happy when people call out hypocrisy and failings of religion and the humans that take advantage of faith to use and abuse others. Shouldn't be mad when attention is called to it. But I get it. You're young. Perspective takes time. God bless. Take care.
exactly, unless you are personally engaging in this hypocrisy then you shouldn't feel called out
Well put my friend
Tell us all how you feel about ethics in game journalism next.
@@waytospergtherebro why?
Very well put.
Tool is one of the most unique, creative bands out there. Everyone in this band is a technical genius at what they do. I hope you do more of their music. The lead singer likes to point out the hypocrisy of most organized religion because his father was overbearing, abusive and claimed to be a Christian yet ran out on him and his mother as a child after his mom had a bad stroke and became an invalid in a wheelchair. He really goes after Scientology even more though. You should check out Aenema with lyrics.
Facts
He also had issues because he watched his mom (who apparently was a religious lady) slowly die of cancer. He didn't understand why this loving and benevolent thing that is supposed to be God would put his mother through that. That's what 10,000 days and Wings for Marie were about.
@@zacharyhumphries1707 Yup and the song Judith is about her as well.
Preach on #MaynardforPres
Ænema is their best album...in my opinion.
“Vicarious” would be a great one to do off the same album. It calls out society for sitting at home feeling safe while simultaneously living through their tvs and craving stories of violence and death to both entertain them and reinforce their feelings of safety
Vicarious my favorite
Yeah, I agree that's a great follow-up to The Pot. Same album and similar energy level. One of my favorites as well.
Jambi is slept on and by far my favorite Tool song also from the 10,000 Days album.
Jambi goes hard af :)
Love me some Jambi
Jambi is a serious JAMM!!
One of their greatest
First Tool song I ever heard
More Tool please! Right In Two, Schism, 46 & 2, Aenima, Lateralus, The Grudge. Honestly too many to name. The whole discography is amazing and mind opening.
I love 46 & 2.
@@andreagriffin347 same, schism is also really solid
Parabola and 7empest
Add the "Pneuma Danny Carey drumm cam", that dude seemed tô be vibin with our beloved octopus drummer..
And ALWAYS CHECK THE LYRICS, there are some good food for thought out there
@Daniel Mororó they actually already did a vid on that not that long ago.
I love how much Taj loves guitars. It’s so clear he’s vibing on a whole other level.
Fr, the Tool love here was beautiful from 4 out of 5 of them. I was a little disappointed that homie in the middle checked out after he took the song's meaning personally. He was jovial about it sure but his entire presence changed when he was initially head bopping and then just kind of dipped out mentally after finding out the meaning behind the track had something to do with religion. Tool isn't attacking anyone's personal faith, they are just shining a much needed light on all kinds of hypocrisy and if you don't see it in organized religion, that light is more for you than anyone else. That doesn't mean you have a change anything about your faith, it just gives you the information you can choose to use to manifest change from within your own religious community and call out that hypocrisy when you see it. Tool are not anti-religion, they just want to make the world a better place by informing and providing us with the knowledge necessary to achieve that collective goal.
I never heard the summary/ meaning that you read out about this song before. I always believed that it was about the hypocrisy around drug laws; how the lawyers, people in government, jurors etc all take drugs, but someone can be sent to jail just for possessing a small amount of weed or whatever. But Tool songs do tend to have multiple meanings. Great reaction :)
Yea I’ve always understood this song to be about the American court system , kangaroo courts etc
That's what I always thought.
That's literally what it is.. Whoever wrote the "meaning" of this song on Google, must've been high 😂
yeah your interpretation was the same as mine. I looked it up. the guitarist confirmed we are correct.
@@TurntBucket Of course we are 😊😊
Maynard is a trip my God son's best friend passed away 2 months later tool showed up in their backyard and played 2 hours for them!
I’m sorry for y’all’s loss 🕊️…but no way! Tool in ur backyard? Must’ve been your son and his friends fave band. What an amazing send-off to heaven! (I hope I got the context of ur comment right) Much love❤
@@TeddyLovesAxl his father had done some work a couple years before for them. At that time he met the band when they heard they just showed up!
@@cosmicdebris5260 when was this?
@@cosmicdebris5260 What an incredible story! Thank you for sharing it. 🙏 🕊️❤️
@@viking_nor I'd have to ask my godson but I'm thinking about 6 years ago
Tool is an experience! Amazing band! 🤘
The two part “parabol/parabola” is an absolute masterpiece
Stellar!
I love seeing people discovering Tool for the first time. My favorite band followed closely by A Perfect Circle.
Same singer go figure lol
I'd think Aenima or 46 and 2 should be next. Those are both essentials.
yeh this is the next one to try for sure
For sure 46 and 2 next
Aenima is my favorite TOOL song...46 and 2 is up there at the top as well. ❤️
Fs
Great call😊
Now that you’ve done Tool, your channel is going to blow up on another level!!🤘👏
The Tool fandom is no joke. They dropped their last album within a week after Taylor Swift released hers and every song on that album hit #1. Swift fans were pissed because it knocked her off a little bit. It was hilarious watching videos of teenage girls being angry asking "Who the hell is Tool!?"
@@zacharyhumphries1707 tbf Tool fans are obnoxious and cringe. i'd rather be a Taylor swift fan
@@rahbeat9785 I'd rather be a Tool fan. At least what they do is good art. That's far better than being a fan of the mass produced shlock which is Swifts music.
@@zacharyhumphries1707 yes i mean there is no doubt it's the better music out of the two.
All i'm saying is that Tool superfans are obnoxious :)
@@rahbeat9785 At 54 years old, I’ve seen that happen with a lot of truly great bands where fans get so FANatical it goes to their heads and they start trashing everything else.
In the early 80’s I was in HS and broke up a fist fight between two dudes in my class who were arguing over whether VH or AC/DC was the better band.
That shit is subjective, so it comes down to the listener and what you like better, what matches yr headspace.. and that can change over the years.
I wasn’t a close friend of either of those guys, but was telling em “damn, I like BOTH bands, for different reasons!”. But also let em know they were scaring these chicks nearby, and were about to draw heat on us from a teacher who was a badass Vietnam Vet.
TOOL fans can be pretty aggressive and sorta “cultish” (for lack of a better word). They totally deserve the following and the strong fan base, but wouldn’t likely get along with many of their fans who are dicks to anyone else cause they love the band. Tools music is plenty strong enough to stand on its own cred without trashing other acts out there.
Grateful Dead fans were a similar way back in the 80’s. A lot of people turned off from them because of the fans.
I am 53 and Tool has been my favorite band since the 90's. Some people don't get them but that's because they aren't open to receive the greatness. You should ease into Tool by checking out the time signatures that are easier to follow. Try Jambi , or Vicarious next. I enjoy the channel and watching you guys discover some great music.
Perfect Circle, another band graced with Maynard's voice. The song Judith is particularly angry and heartbreaking. You don't have to agree with his lyrics but I don't judge them or him either. His voice and songs are haunting. An incredible artist.
I'd recommend that they stay away from Judith for a while. Get to know the bands better. That being said , not only is that one of my favorite Tool/APC songs, the music video is absolutely perfect.
The five of you individually and as a group are such a gift. I don’t just watch you every day I look forward to watching you. You expand my horizons, exposing me to new musical and cultural experiences I otherwise would never have, and causing me to hear music I have been listening to for years in new ways as it is filtered through your responses. Mad respect from this 76-year old white
lady. God Bless you.
"I am butt hurt!" You got me to laugh out loud, which is an achievement.
he was actually butt hurt though which makes it funnier.
@@juicesghost8501 Agreed, you could tell he's actually upset but I bet if he listens to more Tool, he will actually enjoy it.
Tool is a genre of its own. The pot is interpreted in many ways by different people and that’s the whole meaning of Tool, to get you to think for yourself. To be it’s basically about all hypocrisy. It’s filled with double and triple idioms. For example “the pot calling the kettle black” but there is another old idiom of “not having a pot to piss in” hence, when you pissed on my black kettle. And there are sooooo many more. And to throw in it’s a Kangaroo Court, meaning when Kangaroo done hung the jury with the innocent. The whole song is one big idiom.
SO may references in this song, Throwing stones while living in glass houses, house of cards reference, eyeballs deep in muddy waters, etc.
Tool - Tempest. It won a GRAMMY. Beyond banger ! Guys learning what Tool is and what they represent is deep, meaningful, powerful, spiritual, and recovery based as well. Singer James Maynard Keenan recovered from alcohol and drugs. Metallica is awesome no doubt! But there never has been a band like Tool. And only 3 man. Extremely unique. 46 & 2, lateralus, are great songs. There are so many great songs ! It's a journey learning about them. So deep.
4 MAN!..Maynard is an instrument as well.
A GRAMMY?!?!?!
Also 98% of the lyrics reference: Anal Sex, Government Intervention, Something Deeper. Mostly, just a collection of words that sound cool.
Metallica sucks😂
Good morning!!! Great tune to wake up to!! Good blessings and good listening to you all!! Keep rockin’
🤘🏽😎🤘🏽
You need to listen to this individually with headphones, you miss so much of their poly rhythms and how the music goes from one side to another and it's just a whole different experience.
THIS!
Tool's songs are pretty deep & they're an amazing band! Normally, it's not my type of music, but I LOVE Tool. The way they do it is just different 🔥 46 & 2 is another really deep one & it's a jam! 🎵🎶❤️❤️
Some background for you guys-
"10,000 Days" was the album this song was on, and I'd also the number of days that frontman Maynard's mom upheld her battle against cancer.
Over the course of that process, the church community that she dedicated her life to essentially casted her out rather than supporting her. The community and family she dedicated her life to shunned her.
Many emotions and themes can be found in this album that pertain to that.
I was going to say all this, thank you for beating me to it 🤘🏻
Also, A Perfect Circle’s “Judith”.
It is the number of days that she lost use of her legs - referenced on several songs.
How do we know they actually cast her out though?
Same with the album opiate
The drummer is definitely in the top 10 rock drummers of all time IMO.
Top 5
@@Gideonite yeah. I agree. I always pad my numbers.
You mean taaaap faaaav
Danny Carey can do what others do but who can do what he does?
@@rustywaters5337 I remember watching an interview where Danny whips out a King Crimson album and directly cites it as his greatest inspiration.
Best song for first time TOOL listeners. Once a TOOL fan, ALWAYS A TOOL FAN 🤘😎🤘
(831st like, and my birthday 💥)
Happy you're back at it with Tool! They have so many bangers. I would recommend Vicarious, Right in Two or Lateralus (you really need to read about Lateralus song before reacting to it to understand how it's one of the most complex and impressive songs ever written, and it's positive message is just a big bonus).
One of the other meanings floating around about the song is the hypocrisy in the court system and how they will hand out harsh sentences for minor drug charges like possession of pot while most judges, lawyers and other members of the justice system are guilty of way worse shit. Great reaction! I recommend checking out the song Lateralus or the Grudge. Both are great songs
It's not floating around. That is the exact meaning of this song.
@@BM-is5ei No it isn’t.
The song is about Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin ripping off other people’s songs.
Yep, insert current political agenda into 20 year old song. Lmao
@@matthewjaredcox9753 you should insert a brain into your skull. A corrupt justice system is not something new.
@@matthewjaredcox9753 you think his comment wasn't relevant 20 yrs ago?...It was.
All Tool songs are BANGERS
My Dad said this band back in the day had to craziest following. They have a full German song about a chocolate cake recipe. But it sounds so crazy
die eier von satan/Eggs of Satan.
The Tool Army is just as big as ever
The way he said “and no eggs” was like the reaper in a bad mood
UND KEINE EIER!!!!
It's not a cake recipe but rather one for hash brownies.
I love your guys energy! Seeing you all getting into Tool puts a smile on my face. I would just offer that following any one interpretation of these songs is a slippery slope. Much love
I really believe that some people who don't really listen to a lot of rock and Tool, might not really get them, or might not appreciate them as much. You really need to hear more of there songs. I love watching your reaction videos. I am a new member
All tool songs are bangers. You opened a rabbit hole of 🔥
Do Aenema by Tool with the lyrics, that will blow your minds
First of all you guys are awesome.. all of you.. you’re going to hit 500k easily! Secondly TOOL is a group of amazing musicians.. you experience them.. 46&2… 7empest.. amazing. Saw Slipknot the other day.. youHAVE to watch their official video of “ Before I forget”… you’ll love it .. promise.. and they have their masks off.. song is a banger.. I look forward to you guys everyday.. you all have great chemistry..
I do think Before I Forget is my favorite slipknot song.
As for Tool.
Songs that absolutely rock:
Sober, 46 and 2, and Pneuma
I mean there are a lot of other great songs, but in regards to picking the absolute bangers, those are them.
My favorite band! So different and creative and they have the greatest drummer (Danny Carey) of all time!
I think the meaning they're referencing about the meaning of this song isn't the only interpretation. Yes the pot calling the kettle black and hypocrisy is the main theme. But it's also about drug use. How some will go out and make marijuana (the pot) illegal but at the same time get so high off other drugs like prescription or use alcohol. It's hypocritical condemn marijuana use and advocate for imprisonment of those who use it while being totally fine with alcohol being legal and there being a more dangerous prescription drug problem in this country.
Whoever wrote the interpretation of the lyrical meaning musta been high
I wouldn't put too much stock in that interpretation guys. ✌️
You can never go wrong with Tool! Keep riding this train!
The dude with the blue eyes got it, he's feeling it, the rhythm and most importantly, the vibe.. Cuz the vibe is what Tool is all about..
Just feeling it fully, as it should be...
Not that the rest of family's missing anything, but that dude he's the real deal, first to react, last to strike, emotional intelligence over the scale.. The one that calls the shots, but doesn't mind giving it all for something he and his ppl/family believes deeply...
But, non of you guys missed anything.. That's what's most important...All of you reacted admirably, and that's a big thing, especially when listening/feeling/experiencing, what Tools offering...
One of best reactions out there...
Respect from Croatia, Europe(from all countries)...
You don't have to be a victim to recognize an injustice and be angered by it. I don't know if any members of tool are Native American but as I have stated, they don't have to be Native American to know what was done was wrong and feel anger about it, and in this case it has another layer of wrong in the fact that the U.S. government deems itself morally righteous enough to decide what is right and wrong and deemed itself worthy to pass judgment upon us even with all blood on the hands of the politicians running the government.
I was wondering when you guys were gonna get to The Pot. It's a great song and the bass player takes front stage in this song, it's downright funky!
Tool is my favorite band. I wish everyone would listen to a few of their songs. Experience more, open your mind.
Greetings! One of "those" Tool fans here. Great reaction! I appreciate the analysis. Tool gives you a lot if you like taking deep dives. They can by VERY cryptic as to the meaning of their songs, usually what you get is layered meaning upon meaning and it's different for everyone. Listening to them is a subjective experience. A few really good songs to check out are Lateralus, Descending, Pushit, The Grudge, and Reflection.
Most Tool lyrics have multiple layers of meanings, this song is a good example, though probably easier decoded than many others. Often Tool gets pretty esoteric. You always want to look into the lyrics after the song for this band. Sometimes different people see different meanings, like the one you read. I think the generally accepted meaning is hypocrisy, and it having to do with marijuana laws in the early 20th century and the use of kangaroo courts by lobbying interests like the timber industry to create them.
IMO, this is the greatest current rock band.
Came here to say something similar.
Also, a possible dis toward Jimmy Page, as he had stated that Tool was regurgitating Zeppelin… so Maynard spit back about being eyeballs deep in “Muddy Waters” and getting “lemon juice” in your eye. This references the hypocrisy of Zep showing their influence of the Blues, and Page pointing fingers at Tool for showing their Zep influences.
@@ronaldsmith8966 Haha, that’s great! I hadn’t thought of that connection. Led Zep and Tool are both in my Top 3 all time, but it’s true. The first LedZep album is all covers or medleys, and many other songs on subsequent albums.
@@brettg274 Not my theory. Heard it or read it somewhere. “Shades of cozened indigo”… The Blues. Overall, I believe the song is about hypocrisy, with digs at governments, the judicial system, pot smokers (they’re hypocritical, too!), Jimmy Page, people as a whole.
Yes!!! Tool is one of the most intelligent bands I've ever heard. I gotta couple fun reactions for you: 46 & 2 is a popular Tool song, the underlying meaning is fascinating and a little research beforehand is recommended before you delve. THEN watch some kids do it justice from the O'Keefe Music Foundation, 'Kids Cover 46 & 2 by Tool'. It's so good, I still watch it now and then. Fun reaction guys! 😁
I like the O'Keefe cover better than the original. So Epic.
42 and 2 is deep.... very interesting
I just love 😍 watching these boy's. They are honestly precious and comical.
Vicarious and Aenema are both fantastic Tool songs
A lot of us, myself included, are a percentage Native American. I myself am 25%. My grandma was 100% Cherokee, my dad 50%, me 25%, while my mother is black. So I'm this rare 75% black 25% Native American mix.
Great reaction. There's another interpretation of the song, that they're criticizing the government, police, and lawyers for their hypocritical stance on "pot" use.
Tool transcends all genres. I hope you guys appreciate the complexities of how the music is written (I’m sure you do) but with the polyrhythms and meter changes shows their pure talent. Thanks for doing Tool and please do more.
Guys!!! You need listen Tool - Vicarious !!! Best option to continue with this amazing band 🙌🏼
You guys need to do Pneuma by them (if you haven't already) - LIVE, and do the drummer cam - Danny Carey rocks the hell out!
Yep
Already did that
they did it like a week ago ruclips.net/video/fsipEx12P68/видео.html
Cool, I'll look it up (very limited data keeps me from doing alot of exploring). Sorry Guys. PAX!
Forty six & 2 is a banger! Laterals follows the mathematical Fibonacci Sequence (golden ratio). These guys are amazing and deep. Seen them live twice and was blown away. The lead singer owns a vineyard too.
Watching this with lyrics is a must.
Tool is the greatest band in history, shit gets real deep
The Grudge is a wonderful song by Tool too.
I want to see their reaction to the scream 😂
Love your reactions guys, keep it going.
FYI, find lyric videos for TOOL songs. It helps.
More good stuff from them
Forty Six & Two
Eulogy
Aenima
Parabol/Parabola
Right in two
Part of me
I really love that y’all listen to different music with an open mind & even look up the information about the songs & your reactions & opinions are really interesting & fun ❤ I’m a huge TOOL fan & so happy y’all tried it out ❤
gawl dern you already got 5k views in one hour thats crazy! "You guys will love Right in Two" as a fellow christian youll definitely go hmmm with this one! Its basically a song about the history of mankind from our beginning to now from the perspective of an Angel who has been sitting up there in Heaven watching us the whole time! He trying to figure us out why we do the things we do and why does god love us more then him! He trying to understand why father gave us free will and not him! ITS DEEP lol My personal favorite from this album 10,000 days!
The guy in the middle would love Opiate with lyrics
LOL
Or Judith.
Omg yesssss! I love that y'all listened to The Pot. The lyrics are soo good...one day y'all need to watch the video for this song with the giant snails lol it's epic...if ya want more Tool songs listen to Schism, Pneuma, Stinkfist, Lateralus, The Grudge....i can go on and on lol also Maynard is in another band called A Perfect Circle and one of their best songs is Judith.
I'm a Christian, and I love the song Judith, but I know the meaning behind it. Not sure these guys will give it a chance.
@@Thesilvercrayon yea i thought about that after i suggested it. Hopefully they do give it a listen and learn the backstory so that they can maybe understand why he wrote it.
Schism! Is the Jam. Tool is deep and their music goes hard
Tool is my favorite band they're so good yall should do vicarious next or 46&2
46 & 2 is probably the deepest song ever. Need to do it. Or Ænema
Tool is probably the smartest and most artistically talented band of the last 30 years. Their whole catalog of songs are worth a listen here. You can listen to their songs a thousand times and for decades and still find new aspects and avenues of their music and lyrics to get into and discover. I recommend listening to Aenima, Intolerance, and The Grudge on this channel.
Thank you for listening guys. Appreciate your open minded and learning about the many different genres of music that exist. I would also listen to puscifer and a perfect circle. Peace
Hey guys. I was just watching some videos and thought Foo Fighters, The Pretender live at Wembley Stadium would be a great video. You guys did the official music video of the song before. Live at Wembley is awesome. Loving the reactions. Keep it up.
Loving all these reactions guys! You should check out the band sabaton! They're a super popular swedish band most of their songs are in English they sing about famous heroes battles and events that really happened in history and it sounds amazing. I guess the genre would be power metal. Anyways love the channel guys!
You don't have to be part of a specific group to hate the injustices they have faced. We all walk this earth. It'd help if we could learn to share it.
Yes! Tool is amazing! The lead singer has another band called “A perfect Circle” and a good song from them is “The Noose”
Tool - right in 2
Rosetta Stoned is a must, but definitely have the lyrics on the screen during the song. It's a story like song and it's a freaking trip!
Can’t compare Metallica to Tool… even though one is seen as a the face of metal music, Tool are just on their own platform when it comes to this type of music.
if you want to see something really crazy watch Daney Carey play Pneuma Live, its amazing!
If you guys wanna experience some classic prog metal I'd recommend Dream Theatre as a great starting point. 'Pull Me Under' is prolly their most accessible song!
My favorite Tool song! Great choice! Check out "Third Eye" it's a great example of the "progressive" side of the band.
TOOL is more of an experience..... they definitely get you thinking and open your mind to a deeper conversation about life and things... they really are an amazing band! You guys should do more...
Let's fucking go🔥 Vicarious, Rosetta stoned, the Grudge, Reflection, 46&2, Jimmy, Stinkfist. I'll be waiting for all your new reactions to this incredible band. I'll see ya guys. From Italy, Davide. 🎧
I'd say start with the more main stream stuff then slowly get into their deeper catalogue.. awesome band.
Forty Six & Two next i'd say
these lyrics are fantastic
The bassline on this one is funky, love it
YES!! More Tool reactions, please!! I suggest 46 & 2, The Grudge, Descending, and Aenema. Loving this channel!
Very talented band.
Tool is very different and you can't miss. Pick a song and let your mind go.
Tool Army here ! do more tool . You guys do a wonderful job. Tool are all master musicians. This is the ride that will open you guys mind.
Watching the video of Dany Carey playing Pneuma is absolutely amazing; if you want to be blown away by just one aspect of Tool's artistry, go watch it.
Tool - vicarious ( lyrics)
Highly disagree with the interpretation you read. It’s all subjective but I’m pretty sure it’s at least in part about the hypocrisy of the legal system and drug laws.
Once you experience TOOL for the first time, there's no turning back 🤘🏽
More TOOL pls! I recommend listening to “Lateralus.” It’s one of my favorites. Great reaction!😄
When I have introduced Tool to anyone , I always whip out their Undertow album. Straight 🔥 🤘
I’m going to keep saying it. Y’all need to react to more Rage Against The Machine. With lyrics. Their music is incredible and the message is even better
Tool. I never miss the show when they are in town. The art, lasers, visuals, and the music. Worth every penny.
You guys reacted to Danny from this band playing the drums , the band is just super bad ass in general. I hope you all enjoy the band as much as me and millions of others !😊
like the video before i even watched it. Probably my favorite tool song ever!