One escalation is enough to start a global war. Probably with Russia and the country’s that support them. If we lose. We are gonna be the doomed. This song is so ahead of its time and predicts almost the future. We humans probably gonna destroy ourselves. 🤔
The whole album is a commentary on life. The first 8 songs are what, in 2018, had already occurred. The final 3 songs are his prediction for the future. 2 of the 3 have already transpired, in order. The last will likely occur shortly.
This is so dark and honest. I don't know why people think saying stupid generic things about happiness will help you when you're in a shitty place. Sometimes what you need is just honesty. For someone to acknowledge how absolutely fucked up life is.
Exactly and that you cannot expect others to fill the void of unhappiness in your soul. You cannot demand that of others. I see this very phenomena happening in society far too often.
Maynard's eyes are just as piercing as 20 (or more) years ago... if not even more... This man is aging so beautifully. Incredible creature. I love the video. It's just enough.
I’ve been coming back to this song more recently, as it’s become a haunting 2020 anthem for me during this crazy pandemic. We are in a lot of ways on our own. Take care of each other.
Something special about this song. Not sure what it is - but its like finding that box in your basement that has that stuff you remember. Then you just sit there, in the living room floor, opening the box, holding the things, so full of emotion. Then you look up and time has past, the world has changed. You feel different.
You have to keep in mind this is not Tool. This is APC. So the feeling is different. When Mer De Noms (or whatever it was called) came out it felt familiar but distant. The key thing was it wasn't horrible so you stuck with it......then it grew on you........then you couldn't live without it. This song will get there with you, it just needs the rest of the album to accompany it.
You're spot on there. Mer De Noms was almost there, but felt unfamiliar at the same time. Every APC album just got further away for me. I think my association for Tool was so strong, at such a young age, that I'm just connected to it in a way I can't connect to anything else...but it's Maynard, so that's what I want. I dunno. It's confusing to explain. Tool hit me so hard and so fast in a way I had never experienced music. At the time I was probably 12 or 13. I just connected to it immediately in such an intense way. The videos, the album art, the culture. It felt like it was tailor made for me. I crave that feeling something serious, and always hope for it with APC.
Agree, a special song but similar feel and message to the old stuff. It's been a decade or so since I listened to Tool or APC in heavy rotation, so this new song (and video) is both jarring & haunting, like Tool was in the beginning. This song drags with it an eerie authenticity, like Maynard has returned from the afterlife with this song as his bleak and honest revelation.
Just like when the song was uploaded on here, had to stop everything and run to come watch this 🙌 also this is the most eye contact I've ever made in my life
Behold a new christ Behold the same old horde Gather at the altering New beginning, new word And the word was death And the word was without light The new beatitude Good luck, you're on your own Blessed are the fornicates May we bend down to be their whore Blessed are the rich May we labour, deliver them more Blessed are the envious Bless the slothful, the wrathful, the vain Blessed are the gluttonous May they feast us to famine and war What of the pious, the pure of heart, the peaceful? What of the meek, the mourning, and the merciful? All doomed All doomed Behold a new christ Behold the same old horde Gather at the altering New beginning, new word And the word was death And the word was without light The new beatitude Good luck What of the pious, the pure of heart, the peaceful? What of the meek, the mourning, and the merciful? What of the righteous? What of the charitable? What of the truthful, the dutiful, the decent? Doomed are the poor Doomed are the peaceful Doomed are the meek Doomed are the merciful For the word is now death And the word is now without life The new beatitude Fuck the doomed, you're on your own
I think it's "and the world was without light" and "and the world is now without life". At least that makes more sense to me, and sounds better than "word" twice in a row.
@@SaHaRaSquad Its word... The song is bible verses backwards basicly and its mocking people who call themselves Christians but go against the word of god
@@mrsam9206 Then the question is, what are you(anyone) doing? Have you repented, believed on Christ, been changed, living a holy life? John 14:6 1 Peter 1:15-16
This album is more punk in it's message than most punk albums! I love Maynard and Billy's visceral approach to the state of human life and society! Maynard gets it, he just does; that's why I'm a huge fan of everything he works on. This song hits right in the jugular and makes no apologies for it! Love from Ireland.
MrAmc1291 Maynard barely ever showed his face when he was in Tool but APC he is more commonly seen but even to this day in APC you haven't seen his face like this. Therefore, this song and video has so much meaning in it and alot of people will not understand that.
So the video is just the band members looking at the camera. At first it might seem like a cheap sort of minimalist video... Then you realize they're staring at us, the people watching... Because the song is about us.
It is about us. And it is effective. Because each individual has this expression that says it all. Some turn cheek. Some look right at you. Some change into different moods. But then it's just them in unison, altogether. The video is using minimal effort to extract our own perceptions of said video as well as trying to conveys certain ideals. James iha has the probably most profound expression. His eyes criticize and Maynard is just like whatever. I told you so kinda. Billy seems exhausted. Etc.
You're entitled to your opinion but I think you are trying too hard to prove this is an inspired, meaningful video when I think it is just lazy and doesn't fit the song at all.
Blessed is MJK and the Perfect Circle for providing my life with a reasonable desire to still maintain the belief that there is still some humanism on this planet.
@taxation is theft memes news & more Yeah but not through exploitation of others. If anything their record labels are exploiting their talents, and keeping a huge percentage.
@taxation is theft memes news & more He works extremely hard and employs others. And only rich in the neoliberal sense. The actual rich have basically no use for money, other than to keep score. They are more interested in owning things like natural resources, you know like oil, land and politicians.
this song shows just how i see society these days. we praise those with power, rich and fame while we overlook the caring, the helping and the loving ones.
@@MediaSubliminal that saying never had any truth to it. The germans were not indifferent. They were mad and poor. They had been taken advantage of by the banks. They were fooled into thinking salvation and revenge would came in the form of socialism/restrictions of rights and speech/censorship/book burning.
This song is Genius. He inverts biblical scripture to the Dark reality of this paradigm. Brilliance. If you don't know the Bible this song doesn't resonate as deeply.
I think it has more to do with the so-called "Christian [political] right" than with actual Christians, but yeah. There's a ton of hypocrisy in Western "Christianity."
It does not matter! Whether it’s TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE, or PUCIFER yes in that order! Cause that is how MAYNARD has made the great CULT! The most underrated artist, truly a master and genius of his CRAFT!
The expressions and the choice of colors say it all. Great video, guys! It very well complements the message of the song. This song has grown on me ever since I played it for the first time last month. For me, it is right up there with all your previous hits like 'The Outsider', '3 Libras', 'Gravity', etc., and I listen to it almost on a daily basis. I'm really happy with the direction the band is heading toward with this album. Eagerly waiting to hear the full set of songs next year. A Perfect Circle rocks hard! Cheers.
This entire album got me through a really rough time. I worked at a brokerage firm and lived in a area that was full of uninformed and ignorant people. I have since moved and I can listen to this song without tearing up now. I will miss driving the Blue Ridge Pkwy to work listening to this album, but nothing else about that horrible experience. It is just nice to know that other people feel the same way you do...that you are not alone.
First time I didn't understood the meaning of this song, because english is not my main language. It's easier for me with lyrics, so I read them. This song brought me in tears... Such powerful lyrics.... And the most important thing... Talks about the real world and what's happening right in this moment.
SicraN he is describing the coming reign of the antiChrist, and it’s closer than we realized, it’s here, good luck your on your own ? Many may be but as for those with faith in the Gospel of Christ we are not, the Spirit of the one true God dwells with us. Now is truly the time to repent and believe the Gospel of Christ
Robert yee that is true and that is consistent with the behavior and actions of lost souls. But even the lost can spout truth in moments and not even understand what they are doing. Art is something that means different things to those who behold it. The lyrics do describe the culture of antichrist. It’s okay if you disagree with me but when you stand before your creator you will realize I am correct
Nicholas Anderson yeah why don’t atheists have an equal dislike for other religions like Islam, they will say they do but their behavior tells a different story, but if I’m not mistaken I think Maynard believes in a higher power but the new age universal salvation apart from Christ
that's because it's not the best song . That decision can only be made by a mystical council of druids specialized in music. The video itself is also pretty piss poor consisting of bust shots that are desaturated and contrasted against the background , a visual technique that would crumble if there was a black guy in the group. Not to mention that embarrassing mess of a hair display on that one guy. As for the eyes... It's called a ring light, get over it. friggin porn uses ring lights, it's not a special thing. And it's not that people ignore "powerful messages". It's that they are bombarded with distractions on all sides. The song itself is perfectly fine =-=
@@justafish9618 lol I wish that was the case. Why don't you try it? Make up a draft for a song, find people to perform for you, practice the coordination, perform for the final result. Get a manager , have him offer you a spot, accept the revisions that are being demanded of you. Apply for a video shoot. Supply or pay for recording and lighting equipment. Perform on a green screen , have someone skilled in visual media tell "you" how to act and how to look for the video. Revise everything and publish to the public. Somewhere in all this summarized mess is the innocent view of "songs are messages" that gets diluted and lost. I'm not telling you to not like what you like, but...better pop that bubble sooner than later. Times have changed and the industry needs numbers, not emotions. Most artists use that disappointment and frustration as fuel to push forward. Music has changed in more ways than one : / The middleman has poisoned the waters.
Such a great song in its brutal honesty. I have so much to be grateful for but I have enough empathy to see the suffering of others all around me. The sad fact is that there is no omnipotent God intervening in the suffering of the righteous, innocent and helpless. Their is no omnipotent God intervening while love ones die young of disease, while children are raped and murdered. Love and cherish your family and friends. Their existence is invaluable and life is brutal, beautiful and short. “The new be attitude, good luck your on your own.” But I do believe our consciousness may continue after this physical body dies or at least we can hope for as much.
Im having one of the most difficult times in my life, emotionally. When this album released i felt it's powerful hug and slap. APC is truly one of the best bands ever. Providing thought through raw feeling.
Doug super me too my friend. I trust that you are now doing better as this was posted a year ago. Cheers. I’m entering the shit now and I find myself playing this song on repeat.
Interesting lyrics. Pretty spot on in our current state of affairs. They highlight some of the issues facing us today. Though we've faced many of these issues before & in some cases we continue to face them; IMHO not necessarily to the degree that they are now occurring. There's a war against the poor. The meek & well mannered. The merciful & the kind. Chronic pain patients. Those with the audacity to think for themselves; to question authority. There's plenty more of course but I digress from those mentioned in the lyrics. My apologies. Now as for those mentioned in the lyrics I agree with MJK. It's a sorry state of affairs. The weakest & the poorest are suffering disproportionately at this point in time. That would be why I'm taking the time to comment. I do so; that others may be encouraged to contemplate what is mentioned in the song as well as my comments in response to it. Hopefully this will help draw attention to said issues & generate some response to them. Even if I only manage to reach a single person it becomes worthwhile. As the issues are to important to wait on acting upon as for some it'd be to late if it isn't already. So please take the time to look at these issues or better yet act upon them! Thanks to all who take the time to read this & my personal gratitude to those who take action on the issues. Even if it's just posting about them elsewhere, discussing them with people, or spreading the word on social media. Every little bit helps. Even better would be to contact your Congress person or other members of government & let them know your opinions on these important issues. Encourage them to act! Act now before the opportunity to do so passes us by & we don't have the chance to change things. If we act now perhaps we can avoid becoming "The Doomed."
My sister and I saw Tool twice at the beginning of the year, in Atlanta in the stands, and local in Pensacola on the Floor. She died September 29th of a Heroin overdose, it was the last concert we saw together. I'm sad she missed this.
This song has one of the best intros to hook someone who's never heard of this band. I had this one repeat for like 20 times the first time I heard it. Instantly made me a fan.
I've watched/listened to this song at least 20 times since I've found it. Thank you for speaking the truth Maynard. Society is worshiping false idols, and we're doomed unless our collective anger boils over. #optout
I used to listen to this song when my Mum would visit. She was my only family. Mum died of Lung Cancer October 2019, it was sudden and quick. This song was eerily foreshadowing now I look back. Love you Mum, I've got this.
Hey. I'm still listening a year later. Just noticed this comment. Step Dads got one foot in the grave now. Soon I will be on my own. I'm a fighter though, if you think I'm doomed then I feel sorry for what's about to happen.
Thomas Jefferson Not sure how much you know about the singer, Maynard, but he has been critical of Trump in the past "comparing the 2016 election to the film Idiocracy and joking Trump is probably late comedian Andy Kaufman in disguise." Maynards lyrics are often political. So, if Maynard did a song about Trump, it wouldn't surprise me, especially since Trump is the president now. I would like another song like "Counting bodies like sheep to the rhythm of the war drums".
There are no words that can truly speak to my love for this group of musicians. A Perfect Circle has changed my life in many ways. I can associate some of the best and worst times in my life with their music. I traveled 1400 miles to see them in Sacramento, CA and I will see them in Seattle tonight. "We're all fucked."
I was a little worried Maynard may not of had a unique voice anymore because he’s older. But hearing him on this track makes me excited for ANY new content from ANY band.
Barry Macokiner I saw APC a few months ago, and Maynard's voice was like velvet. He still sounds as good as he ever did. That show was freaking phenomenal.
Uhm.. Am I the only one freaking out over getting to finally gaze intimately into Maynard's drooping eyes for a prolonged period of time after nearly 30 years of never seeing more than his gyrating back in music videos?
I know nothing ever lasts forever but this glimpse of the art that Maynard puts forth will transcend time for other generations just like devinci or Michelangelo he will forever be remembered as one of the greatest artist ever to bless earth I'm just so glad it's during my time that I have gotten to watch him perform so many times in my life and I lean on his music whenever I'm in a bad time tool and apc forever my favorites thank you Maynard for always being able to bring me back to center no matter the situations in my life
I agree man. Totally changed my life. I've been huge fan and finally saw tool and perfect circle this year . The music is absolutely amazing and he puts out such a great message. This song in particular took a couple listens to actually understand and enjoy it. Then I smoked a lil weed and watched the video. Very powerful stuff.
Yeah, possibly. Except that the majority of people around don't know who Maynard Keenan is, they just don't. He's not like Bono or Bowie or Geldof et al. Go to the opera or a classical concert and do an in house survey, bet they won't know who the flip you're talking about. Polite society simply have never been exposed to his artistic endeavors. Not yet anyway. Imagine rocking up there and unleashing a grab of The Grudge, or Third Eye to such sensitive ears!!, hehe. What fun. I'm guessing when he's done with musical expression, he'll shift formats that will give him greater exposure amongst the conservative majority out there. He's already done some of that with blogs and wine writings. Though I can't see Tool or APC ever getting bona fide mainstream airing. Because remember: Tool is the biggest band in the world nobody has ever heard of. Test it out.
I loved APC since mer de noms and heard this song and was like ...meh its ok...and the more i listen to this album the more I realize this is one of their most talented and therapeutic and poetic albums I've ever listened to..I cant get enough of it regardless of any emotion I'm going through
In my opinion, APC has always had a darker tone than MJK's other work. Tool seems darker to the ear but is more spiritually themed. Puscifer is just a fun outlet. APC is so internally reflected.
mrlolster Not at all. As a disciple of mjk since 93 I understand the magnitude of the lyrics. Yes Opiate and Undertow are amazing and dark but APC gives a glimpse of the soul rarely seen in music today.
This song may just be my favorite on the album. This song is filled with and brings so many raw and deep emotion for the current state of many things going on. This one hit my hard in my heart and I can’t stop listening to it.
I lost my best friend last September and we always connected with APC. I get so sad that he'll never hear this album...do me a favor; hug your loved ones. Tell them how much they mean to you.
This came on my Puscifer-based Pandora station, didn't know who it was exactly but loved it and said if this isn't Maynard, he's trying hard to sound like him. When I looked it up I was happy to see a new APC track. Replaying this a lot and loving it.
I really wish right at the end, after it says, "You're on your own!" it cuts to a shot of a new Apple computer, juxtaposed on both the black and white screens, while highlighting all the new features, and on sale for only $1500! Excited for the new album
Some people really hated this album, but I stood firmly on my belief that this album was relevant then and now. This album will always hold great merit 💖
I love the music but the concept of duality in the video amazes me. The perfect ilumination, the contrasted faces and the expressions of the group.... It is a masterpiece
Karyna Kaminski Lol he said something like "being on tour, its hard to get a work out in. Why not multitask?" And he whipped them out and went to town on them 😂
What of the pious, the pure of heart, the peaceful? What of the meek, the mourning, and the merciful? What of the righteous? What of the charitable? What of the truthful, the dutiful, the decent? All not doomed 🌹🌹🌹🌹😌
Indeed... With Biden " In charge " you lot are doomed,the worlds enemies are dancing free knowing sleepy joe has no ability to defend the states and it's allies... Sad times.
I love bands that have eloquent thought provoking haunting lyrics that not only make u feel their empathy but make u long for a place u feel uve been even though it's never really existed
Bro, tell me I’m wrong… this is a gospel song. In the world we live in nobody cares about the pious, peaceful and merciful. These days the word is death and without light. Pay attention, Maynard is an absolute genius. This guy continues to blow my mind.
@ Eric Kerstetter....you're right...but the fact that you're right should scare the hell out of you. This isnt a song. This is a declaration of war against God's creation. Remember, MJK sold out a long time ("I sold my soul to make a record, and. you. bought. one!) Behold a new Christ....ushering in the AntiChrist... He is a tool for Lucifier's agenda...dont be fooled.
This song is sung through three different perspectives, or actually by three characters. All of the verses with his rougher voice accompanied by the distorted guitar and "war drums" are the tyrant. All of the cleaner vocals that abandon guitar and drums for bells and piano are those of the oppressed. The couple of lines with a clean voice harmonizing with the distorted voice ("And the word was death") is the omnipotent, so to speak. The tyrant and the oppressed exchange alternately during the "Blessed are the fornicates!" "May we bend down to be their whores?", et cetera. This works in whatever context you choose to apply it, but personally, I think it's obvious who the tyrant is.
With "the Tyrant" being the hero of the top commenter crying about how Maynard took the wrong colored pill... Interesting how those types don't have much creative thought and just find a person or idea that makes them feel good about themselves, without having to do the pesky thinking part. All you need is the anger instead. I bet there is a saying about angry mobs and how intelligent they are that fits here.. Of course the real war killing us all is the class war, but we just elected somone president for being a rich asshole and having no other qualifications.. So I guess the war on Christmas and those 17 coal jobs is still more important.. Sigh.
Thank you for this album. The whole thing is a piece of poetic brilliance, brutal, beautiful and balanced. Long live APC, see you live and in the flesh soon 😀
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A Perfect Circle always comes around when the world needs them most.
Kittie Peters you are absolutely correct!
Like Superman xd
All time Favorite Band!! 😎😎😎
Kittie Peters agreed 👌🥂🎧
amen!
This album becomes more and more relevant as time passes
Not a good thing
May I ask why you said that? It was rhetorical. Yes it unfortunately is!
One escalation is enough to start a global war. Probably with Russia and the country’s that support them. If we lose. We are gonna be the doomed. This song is so ahead of its time and predicts almost the future. We humans probably gonna destroy ourselves. 🤔
its ageless
and so warhammer
Chaos
or literally Croms theme lol
"youre on your own"
yes this is true
Listening in 2022,and this song is more relevant now than when I heard it 4 years ago.
and it's going to be more relevant next year, decade....and on.
holy shit, it's already 4 years...
The whole album is a commentary on life. The first 8 songs are what, in 2018, had already occurred. The final 3 songs are his prediction for the future. 2 of the 3 have already transpired, in order. The last will likely occur shortly.
Listen to the past albums again and you'll feel the same, timeless works of art.
Me too😊
The first song I discovered from APC. Which made me discover TOOL, and then Puscifer... And now my life is not the same anymore.
You are about to cross the tool line
Your journey....................
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.............hasJUSTBEGUN
Welcome among us whose life changed decades ago.
This is so dark and honest. I don't know why people think saying stupid generic things about happiness will help you when you're in a shitty place. Sometimes what you need is just honesty. For someone to acknowledge how absolutely fucked up life is.
Maybe you should listen to read revolution radio and watch the tippingpoint.com. it may explain all you see happening.. Its truth. I'm 56.
While your at it on RUclips. The plan to save the world. Great video. Prayers greatly appreciated for whomever.
@@lorileemace8721 tippingpoint.com just takes me to some weird different website..
The problem is, people can’t handle the real truth, the reality of their own lives.
Exactly and that you cannot expect others to fill the void of unhappiness in your soul. You cannot demand that of others. I see this very phenomena happening in society far too often.
So truthful in 2024... This song is an incredible piece of art!
Yeah, the word is now death.
Maynard's eyes are just as piercing as 20 (or more) years ago... if not even more... This man is aging so beautifully. Incredible creature. I love the video. It's just enough.
It's the wine.
Billy on the other hand...
doesn't age
Should work on more Ashes Divide
I’ve been coming back to this song more recently, as it’s become a haunting 2020 anthem for me during this crazy pandemic. We are in a lot of ways on our own. Take care of each other.
Each other? No.
Good luck.
You're on your own.
It rings more true every day.
Thank you tool, a perfect circle, puscifer. Thank you for everything you've done for me mentally. thank you!
derek gerken love you man
Rupin SR neet I love you too whomever
Your pic look exactly like my vinyl
derek gerken me too man it’s insane how much these bands have helped me
duuuuuude...just really..exactly same here...just thank u tool,apc,ouscifer for everything...for everything
Something special about this song. Not sure what it is - but its like finding that box in your basement that has that stuff you remember. Then you just sit there, in the living room floor, opening the box, holding the things, so full of emotion. Then you look up and time has past, the world has changed. You feel different.
The feel you're describing, I got the 1st time I listened to Undertow, Aenima, Lateralus, and 10,000days.
Sadly, I didn't feel that here.
You have to keep in mind this is not Tool. This is APC. So the feeling is different. When Mer De Noms (or whatever it was called) came out it felt familiar but distant. The key thing was it wasn't horrible so you stuck with it......then it grew on you........then you couldn't live without it. This song will get there with you, it just needs the rest of the album to accompany it.
You're spot on there. Mer De Noms was almost there, but felt unfamiliar at the same time. Every APC album just got further away for me. I think my association for Tool was so strong, at such a young age, that I'm just connected to it in a way I can't connect to anything else...but it's Maynard, so that's what I want. I dunno. It's confusing to explain. Tool hit me so hard and so fast in a way I had never experienced music. At the time I was probably 12 or 13. I just connected to it immediately in such an intense way. The videos, the album art, the culture. It felt like it was tailor made for me. I crave that feeling something serious, and always hope for it with APC.
Agree, a special song but similar feel and message to the old stuff. It's been a decade or so since I listened to Tool or APC in heavy rotation, so this new song (and video) is both jarring & haunting, like Tool was in the beginning. This song drags with it an eerie authenticity, like Maynard has returned from the afterlife with this song as his bleak and honest revelation.
I love both but, APC > Tool
Just like when the song was uploaded on here, had to stop everything and run to come watch this 🙌
also this is the most eye contact I've ever made in my life
_and I've watched this 5 times already_ 👀
Totally agree. I'll let Maynard stare into my doomed soul anyday.
Literally same. I've never been good with eye contact.
Same lol
Dobra melodija
Behold a new christ
Behold the same old horde
Gather at the altering
New beginning, new word
And the word was death
And the word was without light
The new beatitude
Good luck, you're on your own
Blessed are the fornicates
May we bend down to be their whore
Blessed are the rich
May we labour, deliver them more
Blessed are the envious
Bless the slothful, the wrathful, the vain
Blessed are the gluttonous
May they feast us to famine and war
What of the pious, the pure of heart, the peaceful?
What of the meek, the mourning, and the merciful?
All doomed
All doomed
Behold a new christ
Behold the same old horde
Gather at the altering
New beginning, new word
And the word was death
And the word was without light
The new beatitude
Good luck
What of the pious, the pure of heart, the peaceful?
What of the meek, the mourning, and the merciful?
What of the righteous?
What of the charitable?
What of the truthful, the dutiful, the decent?
Doomed are the poor
Doomed are the peaceful
Doomed are the meek
Doomed are the merciful
For the word is now death
And the word is now without life
The new beatitude
Fuck the doomed, you're on your own
Whoa did you write that
You’ve gotta write that scream in there just before the ending line. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!
I think it's "and the world was without light" and "and the world is now without life". At least that makes more sense to me, and sounds better than "word" twice in a row.
@@SaHaRaSquad
Its word...
The song is bible verses backwards basicly and its mocking people who call themselves Christians but go against the word of god
@@mrsam9206 Then the question is, what are you(anyone) doing? Have you repented, believed on Christ, been changed, living a holy life? John 14:6 1 Peter 1:15-16
This album is more punk in it's message than most punk albums! I love Maynard and Billy's visceral approach to the state of human life and society! Maynard gets it, he just does; that's why I'm a huge fan of everything he works on. This song hits right in the jugular and makes no apologies for it! Love from Ireland.
Took the words out of my mouth... :) and yes VERY VERY late reply LOL
Maynard in full view in a music video? That's a rarity!
With APC is very common
You seem to be confusing Tool and APC.
MrAmc1291 Maynard barely ever showed his face when he was in Tool but APC he is more commonly seen but even to this day in APC you haven't seen his face like this. Therefore, this song and video has so much meaning in it and alot of people will not understand that.
Havent seen many APC or Puscifer vids then
+Evan L Just go reupload a version on your channel and do it.
So the video is just the band members looking at the camera. At first it might seem like a cheap sort of minimalist video... Then you realize they're staring at us, the people watching... Because the song is about us.
Jamie Miller exactly but that concept appears to be flying over the heads of many
duuuuude. :O nice
4 no It's effective though because most people are bothered lol
It is about us. And it is effective. Because each individual has this expression that says it all. Some turn cheek. Some look right at you. Some change into different moods. But then it's just them in unison, altogether. The video is using minimal effort to extract our own perceptions of said video as well as trying to conveys certain ideals. James iha has the probably most profound expression. His eyes criticize and Maynard is just like whatever. I told you so kinda. Billy seems exhausted. Etc.
You're entitled to your opinion but I think you are trying too hard to prove this is an inspired, meaningful video when I think it is just lazy and doesn't fit the song at all.
Blessed is MJK and the Perfect Circle for providing my life with a reasonable desire to still maintain the belief that there is still some humanism on this planet.
Wow, what an excellent comment. Fully agreed. Without music, I don't think I could go on :)
I dont wont to relate this music to my ideology and my religion, but this atmosphere reunite us as a human..
We're out there yo.
Blessed are the rich,
May we labor, deliver them more.
Ouch.
@taxation is theft memes news & more Yeah but not through exploitation of others. If anything their record labels are exploiting their talents, and keeping a huge percentage.
@taxation is theft memes news & more He works extremely hard and employs others. And only rich in the neoliberal sense. The actual rich have basically no use for money, other than to keep score. They are more interested in owning things like natural resources, you know like oil, land and politicians.
lol mind you they are part of the whole "1%" but dont think about that.....
@@Twitch380 If you live in a first world country you're part of the 1%... But don't think about that
Wow.... brutally true
*When a notification makes you walk out of work so you can listen properly.*
I fucking did the same thing!
Connor Phebus I can totally understand I just hope I meet some people who can understand too
Haha great post!
Then you need new work! Haha
I liked this comment so fucking hard
That soft section at 1:50 that leads into that bass guitar hits me REALLY different.
That was musical mastery.
Thank you Maynard for your sick ability to connect us all.😢
Can't believe it's been 5 years when I was introduced to this masterpiece of a song
this song shows just how i see society these days.
we praise those with power, rich and fame while we overlook the caring, the helping and the loving ones.
Yeah you get it.
Yes...,😢
Maynard has warned the masses for decades... Apathy and fear have serious consequences
Apocalyptical is a good one too
we are about to see very soon, how true the saying is
"the road to Auschwitz was paved with indifference."
And seems like nobody's listening.
Yuri Bezmenov IDEOLOGICAL SUBVERSION is what happened here =*(
@@MediaSubliminal that saying never had any truth to it. The germans were not indifferent. They were mad and poor. They had been taken advantage of by the banks. They were fooled into thinking salvation and revenge would came in the form of socialism/restrictions of rights and speech/censorship/book burning.
the sarcasm delivers well during the heavy parts as the soft parts deliver an earnest plead
Nailed it
Yep
Wow so true. Thanks for this comment
Almost a conv between the peaceful and the warmongers
the most accurate description in my opinion, very nice!
Maynard and the bald guy look like they're default main characters from Skyrim
dude, get over it. It's been 10 years.
@@outragedamerican1149 never
@@outragedamerican1149 😁
If you're calling him "the bald guy", you shouldn't be watching these videos.
@@maynardgrey5237 ohu nohu! Am I not worthy?? :'(
This song is Genius. He inverts biblical scripture to the Dark reality of this paradigm. Brilliance. If you don't know the Bible this song doesn't resonate as deeply.
I think it has more to do with the so-called "Christian [political] right" than with actual Christians, but yeah. There's a ton of hypocrisy in Western "Christianity."
Advent Nebula it's not though... it's a song about society as a whole. The things he talks about in this song are not exclusive to religion.
Not to mention if you don't know the Bible, then you don't recognize how misguided this song is.
Esoteric Empyre 😎
Esoteric Empyre Maynard hasnt inverted anything.. he's telling you the bible has been inverted.
One of the greatest songs of 2017. If not the greatest.
Nie da się ukryć
Z Dvpy this song sucks my balls
Z Dvpy Warga ty tutaj xd niespodziewałem się xD
Abso-F$*@ing-lutely !! it's awesome!
Z Dvpy już niedługo na 30 ton lista lista.
It does not matter! Whether it’s TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE, or PUCIFER yes in that order! Cause that is how MAYNARD has made the great CULT! The most underrated artist, truly a master and genius of his CRAFT!
I'm so proud that I saw tool..
The most underrated rock band in the last 30-years.
Seriously. And imagine how insanely underrated this band world be if Maynard didn't carry some of Tool's fame over.
For sure
Nothing MJK does is underrated. He receives acclaim for basically everything he does. Undervalued maybe?
@ODIN Force already been done - James in an ice cream van, wearing a dress.
@@MrAgmoore I could see him do that
The expressions and the choice of colors say it all.
Great video, guys! It very well complements the message of the song. This song has grown on me ever since I played it for the first time last month. For me, it is right up there with all your previous hits like 'The Outsider', '3 Libras', 'Gravity', etc., and I listen to it almost on a daily basis. I'm really happy with the direction the band is heading toward with this album. Eagerly waiting to hear the full set of songs next year. A Perfect Circle rocks hard! Cheers.
Jayansh Singh 🏴
"I'm really happy with the direction the band is heading toward with this album" lmao
Jayansh Singh eaasas
Jayansh Singh I believe this song is heavily politicized. It plays into the collapse of a once great empire..The United States of America.
I am downright obsessed with this song.
I cant stop playing it. I think i have a problem.
I am too. Been a long time since a song owned me.
We should start a group of the obsessed.
Same!
Guess you can say we're.. (heh).. Doomed
Maynards hair raising vocals coupled with the sheer brilliance of the other members. Clearly one of the best alternative bands out there.
This entire album got me through a really rough time. I worked at a brokerage firm and lived in a area that was full of uninformed and ignorant people. I have since moved and I can listen to this song without tearing up now. I will miss driving the Blue Ridge Pkwy to work listening to this album, but nothing else about that horrible experience. It is just nice to know that other people feel the same way you do...that you are not alone.
First time I didn't understood the meaning of this song, because english is not my main language. It's easier for me with lyrics, so I read them. This song brought me in tears... Such powerful lyrics.... And the most important thing... Talks about the real world and what's happening right in this moment.
SicraN but still the lyrics are universal and timeless
SicraN he is describing the coming reign of the antiChrist, and it’s closer than we realized, it’s here, good luck your on your own ? Many may be but as for those with faith in the Gospel of Christ we are not, the Spirit of the one true God dwells with us. Now is truly the time to repent and believe the Gospel of Christ
FNX League no Meynard is pretty antichristian. Only a Christian would listen to A Perfect Circle and think it's about their Religion.
Robert yee that is true and that is consistent with the behavior and actions of lost souls. But even the lost can spout truth in moments and not even understand what they are doing. Art is something that means different things to those who behold it. The lyrics do describe the culture of antichrist. It’s okay if you disagree with me but when you stand before your creator you will realize I am correct
Nicholas Anderson yeah why don’t atheists have an equal dislike for other religions like Islam, they will say they do but their behavior tells a different story, but if I’m not mistaken I think Maynard believes in a higher power but the new age universal salvation apart from Christ
I can't wait for the new album.
That's what I've been saying since 06
Me two, stoked to the point I'm shaking
Rings a lot truer than the last time i listened to this.
Cornél Botha
It rang truer than you realize.
Maynard knows what's up..
@@lilalienangel #OccultistsDoItBetter
it's almost as if maynard is cia at this point
tru that
I'm noticing a ton of Maynard's lyrics from this album and also Fear Inoculum applying perfectly to events lately. Man is a wizard or something.
This is one of the truest songs of all time
Heard this on the radio a couple of weeks ago on the way home from work and was instantly hooked! Awesome tune
Kyle Sandell was it on 99.9?
Same here, I heard this on octane Sirius radio. I was like wtf? I recognized Maynard' s voice right away
harold caicedo haha I actually had no idea it was A Perfect Circle at first but was instantly hooked
I love the meaning of this song. it's so clear and to the point that it's beautiful in portraying what we experience in the world today
This was truly the best song of 2017. It has such a powerful message. Too bad a lot of people ignored it.
that's because it's not the best song .
That decision can only be made by a mystical council of druids specialized in music.
The video itself is also pretty piss poor consisting of bust shots that are desaturated and contrasted against the background , a visual technique that would crumble if there was a black guy in the group. Not to mention that embarrassing mess of a hair display on that one guy.
As for the eyes... It's called a ring light, get over it. friggin porn uses ring lights, it's not a special thing.
And it's not that people ignore "powerful messages". It's that they are bombarded with distractions on all sides.
The song itself is perfectly fine =-=
@@MasterYoda389 so you completely proved his point ngl
@@justafish9618 I just have my eyes behind the camera at all times.
You have to understand these things are "productions" first and foremost.
@@MasterYoda389 well... Songs are messages before anything else
@@justafish9618 lol I wish that was the case.
Why don't you try it? Make up a draft for a song, find people to perform for you, practice the coordination, perform for the final result. Get a manager , have him offer you a spot, accept the revisions that are being demanded of you. Apply for a video shoot. Supply or pay for recording and lighting equipment. Perform on a green screen , have someone skilled in visual media tell "you" how to act and how to look for the video. Revise everything and publish to the public.
Somewhere in all this summarized mess is the innocent view of "songs are messages" that gets diluted and lost. I'm not telling you to not like what you like, but...better pop that bubble sooner than later. Times have changed and the industry needs numbers, not emotions. Most artists use that disappointment and frustration as fuel to push forward.
Music has changed in more ways than one : /
The middleman has poisoned the waters.
Such a great song in its brutal honesty. I have so much to be grateful for but I have enough empathy to see the suffering of others all around me. The sad fact is that there is no omnipotent God intervening in the suffering of the righteous, innocent and helpless. Their is no omnipotent God intervening while love ones die young of disease, while children are raped and murdered. Love and cherish your family and friends. Their existence is invaluable and life is brutal, beautiful and short. “The new be attitude, good luck your on your own.” But I do believe our consciousness may continue after this physical body dies or at least we can hope for as much.
Im having one of the most difficult times in my life, emotionally. When this album released i felt it's powerful hug and slap. APC is truly one of the best bands ever. Providing thought through raw feeling.
Doug super me too my friend. I trust that you are now doing better as this was posted a year ago. Cheers. I’m entering the shit now and I find myself playing this song on repeat.
Interesting lyrics. Pretty spot on in our current state of affairs. They highlight some of the issues facing us today. Though we've faced many of these issues before & in some cases we continue to face them; IMHO not necessarily to the degree that they are now occurring.
There's a war against the poor.
The meek & well mannered.
The merciful & the kind.
Chronic pain patients.
Those with the audacity to think for themselves; to question authority.
There's plenty more of course but I digress from those mentioned in the lyrics. My apologies. Now as for those mentioned in the lyrics I agree with MJK. It's a sorry state of affairs. The weakest & the poorest are suffering disproportionately at this point in time.
That would be why I'm taking the time to comment. I do so; that others may be encouraged to contemplate what is mentioned in the song as well as my comments in response to it. Hopefully this will help draw attention to said issues & generate some response to them.
Even if I only manage to reach a single person it becomes worthwhile. As the issues are to important to wait on acting upon as for some it'd be to late if it isn't already. So please take the time to look at these issues or better yet act upon them!
Thanks to all who take the time to read this & my personal gratitude to those who take action on the issues. Even if it's just posting about them elsewhere, discussing them with people, or spreading the word on social media. Every little bit helps.
Even better would be to contact your Congress person or other members of government & let them know your opinions on these important issues.
Encourage them to act! Act now before the opportunity to do so passes us by & we don't have the chance to change things.
If we act now perhaps we can avoid becoming "The Doomed."
My sister and I saw Tool twice at the beginning of the year, in Atlanta in the stands, and local in Pensacola on the Floor.
She died September 29th of a Heroin overdose, it was the last concert we saw together.
I'm sad she missed this.
Viper0hr Shit, that's rough. Sorry for your loss man.
I'm sorry for your loss
Should have told her that drugs are bad.
Prayers and Blessings for you and yours. I'm so very very sorry
One of my alltime favorites. Such a great piece of music in so many ways.
masterpiece of modern music
Your picture made me throw up a little bit
Jimmy Page same lol
The two above me are pussies
the one above me is a neckbeard
Can we just appreciate how diverse theses people are. Shows how apc really brings people together.
This song has one of the best intros to hook someone who's never heard of this band. I had this one repeat for like 20 times the first time I heard it. Instantly made me a fan.
So basically James Iha doesn't age?
And still not once in his life shown an ounce of emotion.
I dunno man, he told a joke on stage this year when I saw them....although I can't remember if he laughed or smiled......
TIDALWAVE ......he uses Calgon
It's an oriental trait! At times, I still get carded for alcohol and I'm 41!
TIDALWAVE he's Asian. When he hits menopause it's all over.
I've watched/listened to this song at least 20 times since I've found it. Thank you for speaking the truth Maynard. Society is worshiping false idols, and we're doomed unless our collective anger boils over. #optout
Don't you mean "collective love boils over" though? 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏿♂️✌🏼
This is the best way to say good morning
Never thought I’d see a video just watching faces... especially Maynard’s.
Mercyful Media Michael Jackson- it's black it's white, hehehe!
I used to listen to this song when my Mum would visit. She was my only family. Mum died of Lung Cancer October 2019, it was sudden and quick. This song was eerily foreshadowing now I look back. Love you Mum, I've got this.
Hey. I'm still listening a year later. Just noticed this comment. Step Dads got one foot in the grave now. Soon I will be on my own. I'm a fighter though, if you think I'm doomed then I feel sorry for what's about to happen.
I fell in love with Perfect Circle since the Resident Evil soundtrack. They never disappoint.
So you were very late to the party. Better late than never.
The outsider 🤘
I just read an article asking where today's protest songs are; I count this as one.
Thomas Jefferson Not sure how much you know about the singer, Maynard, but he has been critical of Trump in the past "comparing the 2016 election to the film Idiocracy and joking Trump is probably late comedian Andy Kaufman in disguise." Maynards lyrics are often political. So, if Maynard did a song about Trump, it wouldn't surprise me, especially since Trump is the president now. I would like another song like "Counting bodies like sheep to the rhythm of the war drums".
This counts, as does Hostage Stamps by At The Drive In ruclips.net/video/JoNJ6AQhmFY/видео.html
Rise Against's "Welcome to the Breakdown" is pretty awesome too.
Right, eMotive had nothing to do with politics. /s
it's mainly protesting the state of mind that allowed Trump to come to power.
There are no words that can truly speak to my love for this group of musicians. A Perfect Circle has changed my life in many ways. I can associate some of the best and worst times in my life with their music. I traveled 1400 miles to see them in Sacramento, CA and I will see them in Seattle tonight. "We're all fucked."
enjoy it man :)
+NickPlayMusic I live in Europe and I would do the same
Millions of younger generation still learning what we already learned 20 years ago. They still aren’t ready to hear the truth.
I was a little worried Maynard may not of had a unique voice anymore because he’s older. But hearing him on this track makes me excited for ANY new content from ANY band.
Barry Macokiner I saw APC a few months ago, and Maynard's voice was like velvet. He still sounds as good as he ever did. That show was freaking phenomenal.
Unetheral.? The voice speaks for itself . Literally . Lol check out David Cross about ' Literally '
Check out Puscifer if you want more of him, too. A little mellower and weirder than APC, but still a fine listen.
Barry Macokiner Check out the new release, Disillusioned.
I absolutely love Puscifer. A LOT of Tool fans hate them, but I find them almost as good as Tool & APC, IMO
Uhm.. Am I the only one freaking out over getting to finally gaze intimately into Maynard's drooping eyes for a prolonged period of time after nearly 30 years of never seeing more than his gyrating back in music videos?
Tanner Kline Seen his documentary Blood into Wine?
Tanner Kline missed the point.
Tanner Kline oh I’m right there with you... intense!
Mia Gaudet/ Me too 😨
hypnotic, eh?
And if thou gaze long into A Perfect Circle, A Perfect Circle will also gaze into thee. Beautiful.
BLESSED ARE ALL.
GOOD LUCK, YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN.
Learn from these experiences. May you become something worth living.
Waiting for Maynard's single tear to fall, like the indian from the commercial back in the day...
That "indian" was about as indian as fettuccine alfredo...
Michael Greenwalt Z a😄😅😇😇😊😉😌😌😊😂🙂😚😔🇻🇳
I mean no disrespect . Any direction.
What of you...
Or Sinead O’Connor lol
Maynar, you f***ing genius.
Maynard
Maynar sounds like a sauce
or a brazilian soccer player. lol
Yeah him and Trent Reznord
Ingrid Freeland and Kurd combain!
I know nothing ever lasts forever but this glimpse of the art that Maynard puts forth will transcend time for other generations just like devinci or Michelangelo he will forever be remembered as one of the greatest artist ever to bless earth I'm just so glad it's during my time that I have gotten to watch him perform so many times in my life and I lean on his music whenever I'm in a bad time tool and apc forever my favorites thank you Maynard for always being able to bring me back to center no matter the situations in my life
I agree man. Totally changed my life. I've been huge fan and finally saw tool and perfect circle this year . The music is absolutely amazing and he puts out such a great message. This song in particular took a couple listens to actually understand and enjoy it. Then I smoked a lil weed and watched the video. Very powerful stuff.
Yeah, possibly. Except that the majority of people around don't know who Maynard Keenan is, they just don't. He's not like Bono or Bowie or Geldof et al. Go to the opera or a classical concert and do an in house survey, bet they won't know who the flip you're talking about. Polite society simply have never been exposed to his artistic endeavors. Not yet anyway. Imagine rocking up there and unleashing a grab of The Grudge, or Third Eye to such sensitive ears!!, hehe. What fun. I'm guessing when he's done with musical expression, he'll shift formats that will give him greater exposure amongst the conservative majority out there. He's already done some of that with blogs and wine writings. Though I can't see Tool or APC ever getting bona fide mainstream airing. Because remember: Tool is the biggest band in the world nobody has ever heard of. Test it out.
I loved APC since mer de noms and heard this song and was like ...meh its ok...and the more i listen to this album the more I realize this is one of their most talented and therapeutic and poetic albums I've ever listened to..I cant get enough of it regardless of any emotion I'm going through
In my opinion, APC has always had a darker tone than MJK's other work. Tool seems darker to the ear but is more spiritually themed. Puscifer is just a fun outlet. APC is so internally reflected.
Yes, you're right but APC is not only Maynard's thinking, Howerdel's input is in there for sure.
Tool is definitely darker
did you forget about songs like prisonsex?
mrlolster
Not at all. As a disciple of mjk since 93 I understand the magnitude of the lyrics. Yes Opiate and Undertow are amazing and dark but APC gives a glimpse of the soul rarely seen in music today.
I agree.
Patrick Williams Tool is darker. But only just. There are parallels, especially due to the writing of Keenan. The music is another story.
This song may just be my favorite on the album. This song is filled with and brings so many raw and deep emotion for the current state of many things going on. This one hit my hard in my heart and I can’t stop listening to it.
I love when the good quality bass drum comes in. Chills my spine
Same
Crazy how hard this hits right now
I love the message this whole album has in each song!
In their 50s and they still have more sack than most 20 year olds and not because of gravity.
John Summers preach
Cuz they have something worth saying. Said with word. Said with riff. Something worth saying.
None the less.
Maynards voice is a god gift
honest truth
Guessing that's because they have more sack than most everybody in general.
I lost my best friend last September and we always connected with APC. I get so sad that he'll never hear this album...do me a favor; hug your loved ones. Tell them how much they mean to you.
1 year too late. But I am sorry for your loss
TheSporehacker thank you my dude!
Virtue, passion, care, authenticity, action is LOVE
This came on my Puscifer-based Pandora station, didn't know who it was exactly but loved it and said if this isn't Maynard, he's trying hard to sound like him. When I looked it up I was happy to see a new APC track. Replaying this a lot and loving it.
donkeytoucher you must be joking, how could you not recognize the genuine article immediately?? No other vocalist sounds remotely like Keenan.
I really wish right at the end, after it says, "You're on your own!" it cuts to a shot of a new Apple computer, juxtaposed on both the black and white screens, while highlighting all the new features, and on sale for only $1500! Excited for the new album
Some people really hated this album, but I stood firmly on my belief that this album was relevant then and now. This album will always hold great merit 💖
This man is the most talented and amazing musician we will ever see in anyone’s lifetime!!
I love the music but the concept of duality in the video amazes me. The perfect ilumination, the contrasted faces and the expressions of the group.... It is a masterpiece
Prophetic.
Last night at the APC concert maynard was playing with shake-weights during Thinking of You, my life is now complete
Glenn Scott tell me more lmao
Karyna Kaminski Lol he said something like "being on tour, its hard to get a work out in. Why not multitask?" And he whipped them out and went to town on them 😂
Glenn Scott what a damn G 😆 can't wait to see them next week
When I saw them back around 2000, he was just playing with himself. He had one hand down his pants for the entire song.
aderi31415 I really wouldn't put anything past him
This song is amazing. I keep coming back to it. Sonically it is so powerful! Every member of the band just kills it!
I love old APC albums, but this one is the most meaningful with an extremely powerful message
It is a modern masterpiece. It makes my heart happy.
100%
This video reminds me of the old school Mortal Kombat screen where you pick your character. I choose you, Maynard.
The overlaid faces of Maynard and Billy @2:19 make for one trippy image
What of the pious, the pure of heart, the peaceful?
What of the meek, the mourning, and the merciful?
What of the righteous?
What of the charitable?
What of the truthful, the dutiful, the decent?
All not doomed 🌹🌹🌹🌹😌
Nothing like waking up to some APC. Love it!
In 2020 Maynard's prophecy became a reality. Good luck, YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN!
Maynard predicted COVID-19
Yep 💯%
😂😂😂😂😂
This song needs to be blasted from a loud speaker on every street in every city in America 🇺🇸.
Indeed... With Biden " In charge " you lot are doomed,the worlds enemies are dancing free knowing sleepy joe has no ability to defend the states and it's allies... Sad times.
I love bands that have eloquent thought provoking haunting lyrics that not only make u feel their empathy but make u long for a place u feel uve been even though it's never really existed
HOLY MOTHER OF OVERLY SIMPLISTIC YET THOROUGHLY INTRIGUING HIGH DEFINITION VIEW OF THE BAND MEMBERS IN AN ODD MUSIC VIDEO, BATMAN!
Perfection. Of the circle variety.
Bro, tell me I’m wrong… this is a gospel song. In the world we live in nobody cares about the pious, peaceful and merciful. These days the word is death and without light. Pay attention, Maynard is an absolute genius. This guy continues to blow my mind.
@ Eric Kerstetter....you're right...but the fact that you're right should scare the hell out of you. This isnt a song. This is a declaration of war against God's creation. Remember, MJK sold out a long time ("I sold my soul to make a record, and. you. bought. one!) Behold a new Christ....ushering in the AntiChrist... He is a tool for Lucifier's agenda...dont be fooled.
@@BeepBoop2221 Yes! You go!
何て最高なんだ！2020年のいま聴いても全く色褪せない。
Maynard's Music is started to reach that Pink Floyd level. I love it! The new album is very powerful.
Been waiting so many years for this! .... was worth the wait ( for me )
Profound and prophetic music.
A perfect circle = truth, beauty and brilliance
This song is sung through three different perspectives, or actually by three characters. All of the verses with his rougher voice accompanied by the distorted guitar and "war drums" are the tyrant. All of the cleaner vocals that abandon guitar and drums for bells and piano are those of the oppressed. The couple of lines with a clean voice harmonizing with the distorted voice ("And the word was death") is the omnipotent, so to speak. The tyrant and the oppressed exchange alternately during the "Blessed are the fornicates!" "May we bend down to be their whores?", et cetera.
This works in whatever context you choose to apply it, but personally, I think it's obvious who the tyrant is.
With "the Tyrant" being the hero of the top commenter crying about how Maynard took the wrong colored pill... Interesting how those types don't have much creative thought and just find a person or idea that makes them feel good about themselves, without having to do the pesky thinking part. All you need is the anger instead. I bet there is a saying about angry mobs and how intelligent they are that fits here..
Of course the real war killing us all is the class war, but we just elected somone president for being a rich asshole and having no other qualifications.. So I guess the war on Christmas and those 17 coal jobs is still more important.. Sigh.
Geeze, somebody actually paused to think about what was being sent to them via this song. Keep doing that. :)
Here's what I've missed with APC/Tool songs. The song interpretation/s we could think of..
The tyrant is definitely not one person, but a whole group.
Thank you for this album. The whole thing is a piece of poetic brilliance, brutal, beautiful and balanced. Long live APC, see you live and in the flesh soon 😀
peaceful
such a simple ..and yet so powerful video.
Expressing without expressing these guys are giants in the rock music industry Maynard you are the best I have ever knowed
I’m always excited to see what Maynard produces,I don’t care if it’s with tool,A perfect circle or Puscifer! I love it!!! ❤️