Tool- Forty Six & 2 (REACTION!!!)
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“I like it, I’m just trying to process it.”
Every person listening to TOOL for the first time.
DeadEndKing Relatable.
Lol right
DeadEndKing A more truer statement has never been said.
Truth.
Fuck yes Lateralus.
Head scratching followed by head bobbing, thats Tool.
PC LOAD LETTER
True that.
This song is related to Jungian philosophy where it talks about the shadow self.
But 46&2 relates to chromosomes and the next step in our evolution as a species.
Exactly. I researched it before I'd gotten halfway through the first time I'd heard the song...years ago.
Your comment should've been pinned.
"...These are the cries of the carrots..." *points up...
@John Burton - mind you, I'm just being an ass...
@coleaddison You being sarcastic?
@John Burton and touched on by Tool in Descending
Returned to this reaction in 2019 after the "Pneuma" reaction video.
It was fun to re-watch your 1st reaction to Tool.
Oleksandr Milkovskyi same.
Im here to watch the same haha
Same here.. 😂
same!! So great to see them progressively become TOOL fans
Same
Let's be honest, they understood this a lot more then any of us when we first heard it
Than* and not any of us. lol
Well I was like 13 when it came out
True dat.
To be fare. When we first heard it when it first came out. We didnt have the lyrics like they do. So we played and repeated it 100s of times to catch every meaning.
When this came out I was well read on Kafka, Jung, and understood DNA ref, but I was a teenage nerd...but I got it immediately... Maynerd became a kindrid spirit, because I was like holy hell he reads what I read!
"I don't know what it was but I liked it!" That's probably the most accurate summation of a first Tool listen.
"I don't know what it was but I liked it" - That's what she said! ~Michael Scott
"I don't know what it was but I liked it!" Every young man's/boy's reaction to seeing a naked girl for the first time.
haha... this wins youtube.
It’s about cocaine.
I am a 52 yr old male, white/ Hispanic. "Man", too see two young brothers with such a understanding / appreciation of all forms of music, while being true - insightful - and intertaining is awesome. Really enyoy your stuff. Keep it up gentleman!
Hell yea well said man
100%
Well said sir. Spot on.
@Kirk S.
Manmade ules are made to be broken...Gods rule stands supreme...if hes white and hispanic....hes white and hispanic..
@Kirk S.
Sure buddy...but ill settle for recognizing a man for his character...rather than superficial characteristics...
That is gods rule...
I used to listen to this song on repeat when my kids were little. Once of them asked, "What is a shadowah?"
Hahaha...awesome.
Ha! I love it. My son who's a jr. We call him John-john. And with Parabola, he though it went: ".....all this pain is an illu-john-john" He loved it he called it the "my name song"
evilnaturedrobots I heard my six year old son one day singing at the top of his lungs “my shadowah” 😂. Your comment made me laugh hard.
my little brother, at the time, asked me the same question?😂
Do you evah playah them sum Metallica?
That's Tool.
songs like this are why fans patiently wait 8 years between albums.
Aurthur Fuddyduddy or 12 years lol! That's if the new record comes out next year... which it had better! Being a Tool fan is glorious, but difficult at times; it requires patience.
Yep sums it up.
Yep
Wait.. Have you heard a Tool album that i haven't? 😋😋
Aurthur Fuddyduddy Hell yeah we wait
Danny Carey is one of the greatest rock drummers of all time in my opinion.
BoilerBloodline second only to Neal Pert
Correction-Danny Carey is the greatest drummer of all time.
BoilerBloodline top 5 deffently
Rush sucks, so nah
I agree with OP! Definitely my favourite of all time.
Tools an experience. Headphones and a dark room in silence. Welcome to the rabbit hole
Perfect description
A rabbit hole full of fibonacci sequences, junk dna & harmonic melodic r-evolutions. Drink & Eat Alice. You're in Tool's Wonderland now. The fact that the drummer can even play the insane fibonacci rythmns (& create the vocals on top of that!) is so next level it's mind-boggling. There a great RUclips video that dissects the song in comparison to the Fibonacci sequence & only then did their mastery over all of their instruments become so apparently. You literally hear their genius growing, expanding, pulsing + throbbing, sweating + bleeding all the way thru thier song Lateralus - from beginning to end.
It's 6minutes of symphonic harmony 🤩 The previous commentor said it best; "you don't analyze Tool. Tool analyzes you!"👍
Add a little psilocybe and you're off to the races.
Absofuckinglutely
You have them confused with Pink Floyd.
From this to now. Who else is stoked to see these guys develop into Tool fans
Yes
Absolutely
Everyone is a tool fan, they just don't know it yet. What it takes to step through...
They helped guide me on my Tool journey. I will forever love them both for that.
You could see the metamorphosis change their opinion. Pun intended.
Oh how i love when people are introduced to tool!
I don't get to see it happen often enough with open ears
Drea Marie Bermea Garner I love how my 57 year old brother shakes his head at the music I still listen to at 47. I put The Pot on and he suddenly likes Tool. So much for his theory that I need to "grow up".
It took me 2 years to convince my older brother to listen to Tool. One listen to The Grudge and he was hooked. Now he feels stupid about not giving them a go earlier. We all find things in our own time, I guess.
Right there with you man
We can listen together :(
Human has 46 chromosomes with 2 of them beeing gender specific. So 44 and 2.
He is singing about a next level of human beeing 46 and 2.
46 and 2 ahead of me...
joolat bingo. Alot of it comes from Carl Jung psychology. Jung was a student of Frued but he took a very different approach.
yes sir!
Plants have 46 chromosomes
Got em!!!!
joolat I never knew that!!!! Thanks for the info my husband and I our huge fans of tool!!!!
Im so impressed at how George was able to break the lyrics down the way he did
Takes a brilliant mind to catch the meaning even after ten plus listens. I've been listeny to this since it was released and only within the last few years have discovered Jungian Psychology
He was still wrong though .
@jeff5411
Yea but he has understanding. We all have to go through this mental breakdown to understand tool. It's deep my dude no doubt.
Danny Carey is widely considered one of the best drummers ever
ara03aml - I have to say that Friedl in PC is definitely amazingly well. The kid has a security about him. Live show was amazing recently, he just pierced right through me. Healed.
His kit and how damn good he is with it proves that.
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Have you heard the drummer from winery dogs he's actually getting together with Geddy Lee and Alex from Rush after they break up or so they say honestly that sounds f****** fantastic I'm a big Neil Peart fan he's also considered one of the best drummers out there but I think that the drummer from winery dogs is slightly better I know I'm going to get flak from every Rush fan out there but keep in mind I noted Neil is one of the best I thought he was the top dog before I saw the drummer for winery dogs but yeah Danny is pretty damn good and one of my favorites
@@buddybluegaming3222 The drummer from Winery Dogs is Mike Portnoy (ex Dream Theater)
That guy is one of the best drummers of all time...
"I'm at the edge of my seat waiting."
welcome to being a Tool fan buddy
Haha! Perfect!
Love this song!!!
Carl Jung. The Lyricist was interested in Jungian psychology at the time. The shadow represents the unconscious parts of ones personality that people bury because they are associated with darker negative emotions. Those negative emotions unconsciously hold us back and lead us to hurt ourselves and those we love. The purpose of the 'transformation' is to purge ourselves of those feelings and become better people. It's a repeated theme on the album as a whole. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, totaling 46, 23 from the mother and 23 from the father. So with that genetic component the idea could be to evolve past our propensity to engage in war and believe in hate.
Loved the video, great analysis, you got a new fan :)
Yes, they basically discovered themselves what Shadow in Jung's thought is
Perfect answer!
yeah and 46 and 1 extra chromosome results in downs syndrome...maybe half a step towards human mental evolution n so causing a condition that we "normal" people see as a deficiency or a disorder by birth...tho downs syndrome kids have shown amazing qualitys but they are slow n percieve the world diferently than us which we dont understand n so their slow progress in the world us 46 chromosomes have built n regulated is seen as retardation...so maybe he thinks 46 and 2 could be the next full step to mental evolution...
Probably the best explanation here.
agree 100% with this comment.
It's funny he was expecting that "dunt dunt" at the beginning and it did come, just later.
Haha same thought
Haha! I had the same thought, when he said that. "Just wait Ryan". lol
It's actually alot the start of Eulogy
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Dunt dunt, dunt dunt he had a lot to say...
Matt ADorno i was even thinking the intro to sober. dun dun. dun dun.
Yeah, that was a dead ringer for the intro to Sober!
15 years later and I'm still making that same facial expression when Danny Carey drops that drum solo (breakdown).
If you don't air drum to Danny Carey's solo are you even listening correctly?
No. You are not.
I swear. If you don’t make the same face George was making, every time, go see a doctor.
Stank face!
I love how he called the sweet fills right before the breakdown "the breakdown" 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 just give him a sec George!! He's just warming up!
Tool is honestly one of the greatest rock bands of the past 20 years, you need to react to them more boys, they're sick
Not of the past 20 years, EVER!
Tool is a band that you need to just binge listen to. If you listen to all their records on a good system, it will literally download into your brain. The vampire scenario was hilarious 😂 you guys are awesome!
I’d say with bands like Tool and Kyuss it’s best to just listen to the music and just pick up the bits of the lyrics that sound badass... then again I really like the way these guys breakdown the lyrics. But bands like this (Tool and Kyuss) which are musicians music I might suggest just focusing on the instrumentation.
Also you gotta pay attention to the tiny details, that really makes a difference
Yeah, I think it makes a BIG difference listening with a good headset or audio system, will pick up more little beats and tones, almost sounds like a different song sometimes
what are you talking about?The lyrics in Tool are some of the greatest ever and have multiple levels of meanings,not many bands can do that.A band is about the whole,not just parts,maybe some instrumental post rock is more your thing.
TooL can't really be picked into 'songs' ÆNIMA is a whole, it's meant to be heard from Stinkfist to Third Eye, non stop. LOUD The album does the work, you want it to never end. Lateralus even more so, I think. Great artists and their gear layin down awesome sound. Ballpark? Summer? 2019? WWWWHHHEEEEENNNNN??????? ha
Tool has been trying to awaken us for almost 30 years now.
Irony: The "woke" folks most likely hate this band.
@@Silence_Duder_Gooder
cultural appropriation comes to mind
oh SHIT! I just realized - the long instrumental towards the end - it evolves! It *performs continous metamorphosis* ! I was always too busy just digging the music to realize it!
the whole song does that, no? I think the base of the riff stays the same, but speed and tone evolve into a harder rhythm. I thought I read that it was the same throughout.
Welcome to the rabbit hole, my friend. A song about evolving that evolves -- (head explodes)!!
The part that really drives home the metamorphosis for me is (and I’m unsure of how to describe it right now), is when Adam Jones’ guitar effect just sonically swells open approaching that crescendo. I always key in to that when I listen to this tune. It’s wonderfull
This is hands down the best TOOL reaction video I've seen. I love your insight into the lyrics and the music. And even though the users here told you what 46&2 represent, what matters most is what the lyrics represent to you. Your breakdown of the lyrics is how I have always interpreted them.
This channel is truly about free thinking.
Jeffery Tucker Well said, I feel most people seem to forget that, yes there will always be themes and interpretations that will be the true ones, but there is going to always more things that can be interpreted differently based on how you personally view it
The Shadow is a term used by Jung who was an early pioneer in psychiatry. It means all the things(thought, feelings, urges) in our subconcious mind that we are unwilling to face up to conciously.
What's great is this is their first experience listening to tool. Now, when you see their reaction of Fear Inoculum - they are full-fledged t00l fans.
Love your videos guys.
I was in high school when this album was released. Blew me away then, still blows me away today.
eliteaviator I was at my first command in the Navy, and when I first bought it I didn’t like it and set it away. Then one evening I was painting miniatures for warhammer 40k and put it on. Next thing I know I was listening to it to fall asleep to while on deployment. The emotional rollercoaster of the entire album would smash me to sleep
Every single time I hear it I get chills and the music develops more.
Same, got me running through their older music. Remember being scared of the video for Sober as a little kid, so this album was my first intentional exposure to Tool.
I’m jealous, I would love to go back and hear this for the first time
Jonathan Walker I couldn't agree more. Most Tool songs as a matter of fact.
Absolutely. 🖤
Jonathan Walker honestly i wish i could hear sober and schism and this for t he first time
Jonathan Walker yes mind blown all over again
amandaaa you are fiiiiiiine
Welcome to the world of trying to figure out exactly what the fuck Maynard James Keenan is talking about.
Ron Balch they should do a full series of analyzing 1 whole Tool album
Ron Balch Lateralus might melt their brain
Definitely a lot going on in that album, pretty sure they would love it start to finish.
Mostly the Jungian shadow in this one.
Ron Balch that's what's great about Maynard because the way he words things could be taken in different ways like different observer interpretations, it means different things to different people like this song 46 and 2 is talking about chromosomes but if you were 46 and 2 you would have down syndrome but they are the most awesome people! I saw a race where people with down syndrome were running and one of them fell but the other people in the race stopped and picked him up and they all crossed the finish line together, they all win! Imagine if everyone thought that way! We would live in a lovely peaceful world for sure. Picking his scabs is talking about remembering things he might have done bad in his life or ways he was treated that made him sad or feel bad and he's feeling upset about it. The shadow is kind of like the ego that's making him remember things that upset him and he's stepping through it, he's releasing those feelings so he can move forward in his own personal evolution. He's shedding skin like a reptilian and becoming new. He's digging through his muscles for a clue of what he needs to release in order to move forward in his evolution, you have to release what's bad in order to make room for more good. Crawling on his belly feeling emotionally upset and clearing out old thoughts and regrets of what could have happened or what could have been. He's been wallowing in his own confused and insecure delusions to find something that would help him remember things he may have forgotten or hiding to help guide or cross him through the shadow. He wants to feel the goodness coming in when he releases everything from his shadow aspect. Change is coming through his shadow because he's doing the work to release it. The shadow is a unconscious complex that is defined as repressed and surpressed aspects of the conscious self. There are constructive and destuctive types of the shadow. Carl jung said it is important to be aware of shadow material and incorporating it into conscious awareness, lest one project these attributes onto others. humans deal with the reality of the shadow aspect in 4 ways: denial, projection, integration and or transmutation. There are 3 diffent kinds of humans, meaning they perceive the one reality in 3 different ways interpreted differently, 1st kind has a composition of 42 and 2, they comprise a unity consciousness that does not see anything outside themselves as being separate from themselves, to them there is only one energy one life one beingness that moves everywhere anything happening anywhere is also within them like cells in a body, they are connected to a single consciousness that moves through everything, these are the aborigines is Australia and might be a few African tribes as well, the second is 44 and 2 chromosomes and it is in disharmony and is used as a stepping stone from the 42 and 2 to get to the next level of 46 and 2 and the 2 additional chromosomes changes everything. He's saying join in my child the child aspect in him, something must have happened to him when he was a child now his shadow is moving close to meaning, he's remembering that something happened to him in his childhood. Change is coming through now and now it is his time to listen to his muscle memory and contimplate what he has been holding on to, like is this worth keeping in my experience or not. He chooses to live and grow to take and give, experiencing life lessons ect... what ever it takes just to step through it all. See his shadow changing stretching up and over him, he's getting rid of it. Soften the old armor, he's letting his defences get a little softer and vulnerable. He hopes he can clear everything out and everything will be better by stepping through his shadow because even though it was tramatic things to release, there is still a false sense of security to hold on to them.
I love coming back to this video. The guys are skeptical as hell at first, not sure what to make of it, calling it vampire music. By the end, George is calling it sick. Now they're some Tool heads. Love it.
just went back to this review after watching the latest Sober reaction - that's some Back to the Future shit ;)
One of the top ten rock songs in all of history. Tool killed it with 46 and 2.
Normally dislike reactors pausing a lot but you guys do this due justice and actually spend time in true analysis rather than dumb commentary. Awesome job. Respect.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T
Yeah they put thought into this stuff.
Agreed.
I agree. These dudes are great.
grizzlednutz But I’m a vampire... in the club 😂🧛🏻♂️
You don’t analyze Tool, Tool analyzes you.
Jason Shimmell THIS
This isn't Soviet Russia
Or is it? No absolute truths man.
Lmao
I need multiple likes on this comment!!
“I don’t know what I just heard, but I like it”
Me when I first discovered tool and me still every time I listen to tool.
If you get the chance, go see this band live! Life-changing 🤘🏻
Samuel Campbell Literally commenting this while I’m at their concert (during the intermission). So good
They're very by the book and formal these days. Wish I could've seen them in the early years instead of later.
Agreed.. One of the best shows I've ever seen, (twice)... A Perfect Circle's show was another one of the best I've attended...
4 TIMES/ three states
The first time I saw them OSSEOUS LABRINTH WAS CONTORTING GIRAFFE WALK, Gordion knot, just incredible! The second time was with opener Fantomas( Mike Patton). OMG ! What a show The third was a 4 1/2 hr drive alone to Boston wher Isis opened up PUMPED the whole way home. The forth time I went to Neark and was almost killed long story but turned out ok
46 & 2 ahead of me means he's gonna evolve because we are 44 & 2 (chromosomes wise) and before that we were 42 & 2 (before the evolving), which means he's aiming to evolve into a new race advanced from us the 46 & 2
This is accurate. Evolving into our better selves. He's talking about progressing into better humans. Shed our insecurities and delusions, look at reality more objectively and honestly.
The shadow is referencing his own ego
And cue the dual vision lenses through the one eye song art. :D
No we are currently 46. 23 from each parent. 2 is the future to a total of 48.
This evolution is based off of his journey through his shadow (the side of your conscious self, existing in your subconscious that you don't want to accept) according to Jungian psychology. There are 4 stages of interaction with one's Shadow. I could go deeper into it but wikipedia has a great entry on all of it. These two guys got it from the lyrics though, it definitely creates an interest to learn the specifics of the lyrics more for me. Very interesting.
46 and 2 is the next step in evolution. Your fears, insecurities, and bad character traits exist in your "shadow". In order to achieve 46 and 2 you need to shed your shadow.
Just adding to comment above. The shadow self is your ego, the part of yourself that isn't you but is a piece of armor made by us in order to survive in society. In order for us to have not only a physical evolution but also a spiritual one you have to accept and love even the parts of yourself that you hate (picking his scabs). 46&2 is also referring to chromosomes in the human body. Much more that could be added but you get the idea. Subbed btw
You said it, Huge Maynard lover here! I researched this a long time ago and it's nice to see I wasn't the only one to know this :)
Humans have 44, and 2 chromosomes.
Derek Faughn correct sir. Evolution from 44and 2 to 46 and 2. Ur dna
Tool fans are on point here :)
"did we get the right version?" I lost it
Lmao saaaaame!! Just wait guys!
LE TONGUE
One of my favourite bands in the 90s/00s. Saw them 3 times, mesmerising every time. I haven't heard them in a long time, thanks for the reminiscing!
"I don't know what it was but I liked it." That's how I felt when I first heard Tool in the early 90's
Dave Barnum my feelings exactly
Dave Barnum me too lol
It's so crazy to think about the music that was coming out during that time and then there is Tool....waaaay ahead of their time and timeless at that.
That was me in the early 80's listening to Metallica
BadBeattie Nirvana, AIC, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden..then Tool. The first time I heard Sober was like the first time I heard Smells Like Teen Spirit..I literally pulled off to the side of the road because I was blown away by what I was hearing. It's been a long time since I've heard a new song that impacted me like that.
I really love the fact that you are reading the lyrics and stop to actually think about what you are listening to. I love that you are breaking down the piece of music rather than just listening to it till the end and saying. "Yeah, that was really good! I liked it!" Great reaction video, guys!
This!
Harold Penismen holy shit it's Harold penisman!
To break down one tool song on the entire album,, ha! They got a Grammy for their packaging for 10,000 days. Because it is a whole package! Sell yourself short, break down one song on lateralus, jokes on u! Haha
Its such a joy to live vicariously thru and see somebody enjoy for the first time something you have loved for years. Thank you Lost In Vegas for your precious gifts of new eyes and thoughtful insight. I'm happily subbing to your channel
Isn't wonderful🥰
I can't wait to vicariously enjoy them listening to Vicarious.
@@sv8945 Fck! How did I miss that!🤣
I love these videos, you guys are broadening your horizons and bringing everyone along. The internet needs more of this, because I've probably been missing out on a lot of good stuff I'm not giving a chance yet. Thank you!
Welcome to TOOL - you guys nailed it. It's cerebral, it means whatever it means to you. Maynard never discusses the meaning of the lyrics and treats the vocals as a 4th instrument. He actually stands at the back of the stage. There is a ton to unpack and you can listen to TOOL for 20 years and still find something new in there each time. For many it's an acquired taste, for some they H8 on it because they don't get it, for musicians we're mesmerized. Tool songs mean different things to me at different points in life, but the music sets a mood and is always there to explore in it's intricacies. In some ways, the best way to listen to TOOL is to zoom OUT, and just let the feel of the whole thing hit you.
Was looking forward to this one. Thanks for the honest and open-minded review.
Based on interviews with MJK it is absolutely true. That is not to say I'm not aware of and don't agree with the generally accepted meaning of the song. A lyricist is always coming from a place, but MJK has made it clear on multiple occasions that he aspires for and intends the etherial.
@ Stark Jamie- "He actually stands at the back of the stage." Unfortunately yes, he does that now. Back in the early shows he was one of the most charismatic and amazing live performers. Had never seen anything like it. Like he was possessed and did things with his body that looked inhuman. Brought the music to new levels. Now he just stands in the back. Personally don't see why anyone would see them live now. A nice light show?
it's the danny carey show. i'm completely bias as a drummer. and they've evolved quite a bit. Opiate and Undertow would have made no sense with him in the back. Trust me, I remember the days of painted up and wearing bras! it's also interesting that as he's gone to the back in Tool and APC - even to some degree in Puscifer - he has the most public persona he's ever had with respect to interviews about music and wine. He's a conundrum for sure.
Yea, that's for sure. I never really followed APC or Puscifer. Didn't do anything for me.
Stark Jamie- I agree 100%
Tool is at the deep end of the pool guys - This song and whole album definitely require more than one listen to fully appreciate (as if anyone ever could fully appreciate it) - every time you hear it it it gets deeper and more "evolved" - you hear things you where unable to hear before - understand things you couldn't fathom before. It is over 20 years old now and It is still as fresh today as it was when it came out - Fits well with the meaning in the song - - Evolving into the next iteration of Human kind - evolving spiritually and physically - opening the 3rd eye completely and becoming the Godhead- think of your DNA and Chromosomes - and the music ..... It is perfection /Drums, Bass, and guitar playing off of each other seamlessly all while the vocals convey cryptic meaning as well as melodic instrumentation as well - that whole album is a masterpiece.
David Fawcett amen ! Tool is my "church"
This song really did change my way of looking at life after listening to the lyrics.
David Fawcett Bro, well said!
First time I heard Tool was 10 years after they started. I was like "What the F***K have I been missing all this time?"
Imagine me frustrated with myself after discovering them only THIS YEAR
I love you guys so much. I experienced so much joy watching that! I’ve seen TOOL live 14x and you should too. XOXO Jess from Nashville
I like the interpretation, forty six and 2 is about the next step in evolution we currently have 46 chromosomes in two sex chromosomes. Primitive people only had 44 chromosomes and two sex chromosomes so it's basically talking about the next step in human evolution. The shadow is a part of Jungian theory. The shadow is the unconscious part of the human mind. I just stumbled across this channel because I saw tool and plan on binge watching the rest of your videos I like the reaction video and can appreciate the lyric breakdown good stuff guys
Also, I saw a lot of other good comments better explaining the shadow
Great explanation there mate!
Adam Smith
In the Old Testament part of the Bible. 46:2 is the tearing away of the crust (scales and scabs) of the earth to dig into the core and create anew. Think about this, perhaps God Created Evolution. The Bible says he did... or could have.
Aaron A. Foster
The bible says all kinds of dumb shit we know isn't true.
Love that you guys are listening to and appreciating Tool and all the music you guys cover... been a Tool fan for over 3 decades and their music is so powerful and amazingly creative it still blows me away all these years later.
I love watching people listen to Tool for the first time. I was 12 years old when I first discovered them & have loved them ever since.
Lateralus is their best song by far. The time signatures of the chorus switch from 9/8 to 8/8 to 7/8 (the song was originally titled 987) which happens to be the 16th number of the Fibonacci sequence.
The syllables from which Maynard sings the chorus are also corresponding to the Fibonacci sequence;
black (1)
then (1)
white are (2)
all I see (3)
in my infancy (5)
red and yellow then came to be (8)
reaching out to me, (5)
let's me see (3)
One of the greatest pieces of music composed in our modern era :) Loudwire lists it as the number 1 best metal song of the 21st century. You guys really have to check it out!
wow, I never thought of it this way...
reaching out to me (5)
let's me see (3)
Dennis Lopez true good correction will fix now 🙂
circle VIII Maynard was on the Joe Rogan podcast (excellent btw) and talks about this song in detail along w/ the Fibonacci sequence, really good stuff.
46&2 is my fav, Lateralus is great when i first heard about that fibonacci sequence thing my mind was blown and listened to nothing other than that song for 2 weeks
I am absolutely blown that you picked up on the HELLA vague and convoluted psychology concept of the song in the first go.
757reaper I thought the EXACT same thing. I didn’t have lyrics or the internet when this song first came out but they at least had lyrics and NAILED the single fundamental message....evolution
It isn't vague at all, though? If you listen to the lyrics and know anything about the DNA of humans, it is easy to conclude that two and two is four.
CyanideGirl94 well it's better to assume that the things you know arent common knowledge. I've learned alot about these songs from the comments on here. I just knew I liked the songs. But they had a deeper understanding on their first listen through than me on my probably 400th listen. Just because they stopped to analyze.
Chase Rankin Yeah, I get where you're coming from. I just assumed it would be common knowledge, as you said, but if it isn't it really should be. I mean, we as humans, commit to memory some of the dumbest things. Like who Kim K fucked in that video forever ago, or who Brad Pitt is married to, but we tend to lose the knowledge that can actually mean the most. Not to be insensitive or anything, because I also know several utterly useless facts, but i just wish as a whole humans cared about more important things. And now im done getting deep on ya, lol.
757reaper I was impressed too.
OMFG, the vampire conveyor belt analogy was awesome guys. ROFL! Love you review!
Damn that’s a good interpretation for a first listen
Don't feel bad I have been trying to figure out Tool lyrics for 30 years now.
30 years????? they have not been around for 30 years.
Ok should have said 25.
Google mang! Its all there for you!
No need to figure anything out.
Whats it mean to you tho?
No one can change that.
Lol
I can't tell you guys how much I enjoyed this video. Tool is my favorite band and watching your enjoyment listening to this iconic song took me back to the first time I heard it. Just happened to stumble across your channel and I'll be subscribing.
Also just happen to came across this, recommended by a friend and fellow Tool fan. I had the same feeling being taken back to the first time I heard this song. Big smiles :D
Wow. That was a great watch guys. Reliving vicariously through you the first time I heard this gem was a joy. The interpretation of the lyrics was spot on - it's about evolution and stepping into a new way of thinking and being.. If you research into the number of chromosomes in the human dna you can interpret the reasoning behing the title. Brilliant work
I just came across this......So glad you guys did this! This band is absolutely fantastic and since I am replying in 2020 you have had more listens to their music. They have their sound and every single one of these guys are highly musically talented.
I had this CD in my car for a year straight when this came out. It really changed my life. This album is a spiritual experience every time. I don't know how many times this album has brought me to tears.
You're right about the theme of evolution. 46 and 2 refers to the Drunvalo Melchizedek theory of physical evolution, in which the body would have two more than the normal 46 total chromosomes. I think Tool are geniuses for structuring a song based on this principal.
we know now that we technically have 48 chromosomes. 2 sets are fused. the connecting telomeres are deactivated as is the extra centromere region
The fused chromesones also prove evolution is true not intelligent design it was a great discovery.
Kodanikage yeah, for real
I am curious to know their reaction to the meaning behind 46 &2 as well as their reaction to discovering how complicated their music is.
The shadow self is also a very strong Jungian notion, and the incorporation of the shadowself into the dominate consciousness is a very big part of his work. When one incorporates the shadow, one becomes a whole person, and not before.
Man I love subbing to this channel. You guys nailed this reaction! Like others said, 46 & 2 refers to our chromosome count--in our current evolution, humans have 44 & 2 chromosomes (the & 2 refers to the X and Y chromosomes). It was amazing watching you guys figure out what a song as complex and esoteric as Tool is about.
Now for my requests, I wanna see some Ronnie James Dio reaction. Maybe Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell, or Dio - Egypt [The Chains Are On].
It's about cocaine!
Stargazer by Rainbow is also something that needs to happen.
Humans have 23 pairs, we're already at 46. The next step is to 48. I'm just trying to clarify, it seems there are many folks who have 0 clue what's going on with this song, album, artist, or the idea itself. I'm glad they picked up the evolution bit on a 1st listen. I love they're open minded approach to other genres of music.
Josh Lydon 44 + 2 = 46, or 23 pairs.
Solid initial analysis, and impressively in line with the actual meaning. They hit all the key elements.
"It got us talking and it's cryptic... If it gives us information to dig a little bit deeper into the song..." Exactly what Maynard wants you to do when you hear his lyrics
TOOL is one of the Greatest bands ever to exist.
Your fucking stoned!! This is the worse band ever!!!
Tool is amazing
They are the best band but because people like these morons putting it down don't realize the deep meaning behind the truthof the songs 46&2 is about the difference of the human chromosome and how we need to evolve our minds as a species.
john natter
Floyd level.
Agreed
Strange seeing a song like this being listened to for the first time by 2 people. I forget people haven't listened. Fuck this goes deep to me
DevilsAdvocate For sure. What I would give to have my musical memory erased and rediscover this amazing band again
feel the samw lol, such a nice feeling
I wish I had never heard it so that I could go back and hear it for the first time again.
Same.
The perfect response to hearing your first Tool song is "I don't know what I just heard but I like it" great video guys
I saw Tool in concert (in Vegas) years ago and somehow I'd never heard this song before the concert. I'll never forget hearing this for the first time live at their show. The energy was amazing and unforgettable.
that was fun man...thanks :) ...the talent is strong in this song...one of the greatest of all time for sure!!
Tool fan here. Being a Tool fan must have caused this video to be recommend by RUclips for me. I've never seen you guys before but this was fun. I'm going to subscribe and check out more.
Meanwhile, here's what Wikipedia says about the title
”Popular belief dictates that the song title references an idea first conceived by Carl Jung and later expounded upon by Drunvalo Melchizedekconcerning the possibility of reaching a state of evolution at which the body would have two more than the normal 46 total chromosomes and leave a currently disharmonious state.[2][3] The premise is that humans would deviate from the current state of human DNA which contains 44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes. The next step of evolution would likely result in human DNA being reorganized into 46 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes, according to Melchizedek.
Furthermore, it is believed the song references a wish to experience change through the "shadow"; an idea which represents the parts of one's identity that one hates, fears, and represses, this exists as a recurring theme in the work of Carl Jung.”
You'll dig their other clips, especially Megadeth Holy Wars and Metallica Master of Puppets!
Thanks for listening to all us Tool fans. You have only scratched the surface, can't wait for the next Tool song.
the pot maybe...
"My Shadow" refers to Carl Jung's "Shadow" layer of conscience, in case anyone was wondering.
Just found you guys today. Holy crap, your videos are entertaining! Funny AND smart... You guys are the whole package! ;-) Thanks for what you're doing. Love the show!
We are born with 23 pairs of Chromosomes (23 from mom and 23 from dad = 46). Other primates have 24 pairs. The idea is that if humans are to evolve to the next level we have to go to 24 pairs, or 48 (23 pairs + 2 = 48, or 46 and 2!). Or at least that is the popular theory about the song. Based on writings by Carl Jung, and the future human development.
James T yeah, I thought it was kinda a jab at the thin layer between human and animals
James T humans are more evolved than other primates so maybe we will lose chromosomes
A potato has more chromosomes than us sooo...
Take that up with Carl Jung. It's was his theory not mine.
Carl Jung's theory not mine. And evolution doesn't state things are more or less evolved, there is no end goal. Its just a way of accounting for variation in life forms.
46 and 2 refers to the Jungian theory of humans evolving to get an new pair of chromosomes in addition to the 46 chromosomes we have now :)
Homeless Jedi also the mentioning of the Shadow, and the chaotic snake that "crawls on its belly"
The potatoes are what we strive to become.
Asher McKay Why do we want to be potatoes??
Thanks so much for the explanation bcu I never had any idea. Cocaine sounded like a good answer to me lol!!
I can't wait for them to get into a deep dive on how much of this song is about the complex works of Carl Jung, only to re-listen to the song and get blown away by the composition of the music itself when they stop focusing on the lyrics. Welcome to Tool, boys!
It was so fun to watch you guys figure that song out without prior description. Very cool. Consciousness. Transmutation. Tool is very deep....you guys did so great!
I've been sub'd to your channel for years, and it's great to see your musical taste evolution. Keep it up guys this is great to revisit!
Tool is the only band that can make the simplest riffs into captivating orchestration of pure musicianship. If you’re digging the bass and drums on that song listen to all their songs. You’ll be equally blown away. Especially their older albums
drkangel1134 all of their albums are older albums
But some are indeed newer.
That really had to be explained?
46 and 2 means we have 23 pairs of chromosomes (23 times 2) with 2 sex chromosomes, hence 46 and 2, but he is also waiting to evolve into the next step of evolution.
Actually, we have 44 and 2. Carl Jung defends that in the mext step of our evolution, we'll have 46 and 2. That's one of the main themes of the song. The whole song is about Jungian Philosophy.
Correct.
Yasss! Thank you for explaining! This band is PERFECT PERFORMING LIVE..better live than listening on cd, iPod, etc. their light show is amazing....
Amy,FYI u are right....
I'm not sure about u guys that chimed in with the correction but I have 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs...and 2 of those are sex ...
46&2!!
The next step of evolution is merging with machines.
46 & 2 = the number of chromosomes Maynard actually has.
finally someone comments that knows what 46&2 represent.
😂😂😂😂
Best comment on the internet
You guys are the best, I love this song and never bothered to look at the lyrics. Just so happens this song relates to me in such a personal way and I would have never known. Thank you guys 🙏
Danny Carey is one of the best drummers you will ever come across. His off time rhythm is mind blowing.
Tool is a band you have to listen to more than once for sure. Thanks fellas for the great commentary!
Tim Lunceford been listening to them for over 2 yrs, seems I still find and here new things to this day!!
Yeah, I've been a Tool fan for many many years and their musical abilities are just outstanding. However, it IS an acquired taste. It isn't for everyone, BUT that is what makes music great. There is always something for everybody.
Tim Lunceford I meant 20 yrs lol not 2. Still remember the day back in 92 or 93 that my friend fb popped in tool cassette into my chevelle!! Mind was instantly blown
Ahh Lateralus... LOVE that album! Yeah, I was a freshman in college in 92-93 and that was the first time I heard Tool. I was instantly hooked!
Tim Lunceford yeah, I had primus frizzle fry playing, so he took that tape and I took his opiate.
He got hooked on primus and me on tool.
Great memory
fun fact, tool has their instrumentals made with no input from the singer, he receives the music, and makes lyrics to it.
I love to hear your thoughts and interpretation of the lyrics of the songs you guys review, very well thought out and I almost always agree!!
Keep it up bros.
I wish I could hear Tool for the first time again. Hard to find other bands I like as much!
Try Karnivool
Karnivool is the shit
46&2 is the next evolution of our DNA structure.
nEdra gUnn yeah this is actually really deep and complex meaning, I love Maynard's lyrics always!
46+2 Chromosomes
Carl. your boy
EXACTLY Aaron, Sax, Flavio & Esteban, EXACTLY! Such a good read, I really believe that we can evolve mentally and the physical will follow if we stay true to ourselves mentally.
Can't really say that's the "next" step in our evolution since an extra pair of chromosomes wouldn't make us "more" evolved. Chimpanzees have 46+2...heck, by that logic, dogs are more evolved because they have 76+2. :P
You guys have come a long way!
Just subscribed. Huge tool fan and hip hop fan. Love this channel.
You have my respect. Love your attitudes and intellect.
The News Man
My thoughts exactly man
46 & 2 refers to chromosomes. A regular human has 46. Someone who has 46 & 2 reaches the Christ Consciousness. Essentially it is a sort of enlighten state. It allows a human to evolve to the next leveling being.
The song is basically about trying to reach this state. Most of the lines refer to this struggle.
The term Muscle Memory refers to genes and genetic history. The shadow is part of your self image. It based on a Carl Jung theory. The old armor is his body. So the chorus is basically him saying I am looking into myself for the path and will help me leave this body/state of being
I love watching you guys groove so hard to tool. They are such an underappreciated band and im glad you guys enjoy it so much.
I love you guys!!
I’m an endless diehard Tool fan and it’s beautiful to watch you lovely lads experience Tool for the first time 🥰
Man, I love you guys. Your fresh take on these songs some of us have cherished for years is awesome. Keep on keeping on.
I have now watched about 6 or 7 of their videos and I really appreciate how they dig into the lyrics even on the songs that they don't enjoy. Several of their comments are insightful.
Tool is a thinking man's band. The lyrics are always very in depth and the music is very progressive and intricate.
radbarij They’re not pretentious, although the way this guy phrased it did almost make it condescending, but the actual methods, time, and emotion that goes into each song is insane. I used to not like tool, but each time I hear them I can hear how intricate their music is, and this song in particular has some of the craziest time in music. Something about the way they make everything contradict is mesmerizing, his voice is both soft and hard, the music melodic yet chaotic, it’s everywhere and I only wish I had heard them sooner, not to mention the respect that they’ve earned among other bands and in the music industry in general due to their attitude of not giving a shit of what anyone thinks, part of the reason they refuse to put their music on streaming services too
@@isoul7484 - the math involved in most TOOL songs is amazing.
tool isnt only music... tool is a religion...
As a metal fan, someone who has listened to tool my whole life, I appreciate ya'll approaching this with an open mind and really approaching it with curiosity and a willingness to learn. Ya'll addressed the riffs, the baselines, the drums, and the lyrics. Very cool.
I love these guys and their reactions....I feel like a kid again imagining hearing these songs for the first time
Tool - Ticks and Leeches. Ryan and George : I'm gonna send you a more in-depth PM on this topic. One of the greatest Prog-metal tracks in history. Tool has one of the most devout followings music has ever seen. This particular song is known for Danny Carey's otherworldly drums, on top of the progressions / transitions that you guys love. Like a Hollywood epic, they have an amazing and progressively building prelude; followed by a mellow interlude between 3:30 - 6:00. This song is legendary for its progressive nature and Danny Carey's virtuoso drum performance. I truly hope you guys give this one a chance. Love what you're doing!!
YarbTheLegend Agree. George will lose his mind with the drumming.
Absolutely! I want George to hear why Danny Carey is so loved. I think Ryan will be blown away at the end also.
As a drummer I fucking love how into metal drumming George is. Pick up the sticks, kid! Answer the call!
yes!! perfect song to not only display tool vocally but musically as well
YarbTheLegend If you want to see just how badass Danny Carey really is, all one needs to do is listen to Rosetta Stoned off of 10000 days. Talk about total limb autonomy. It's like two drummers at once. Go deeper.
“Lateralus” will blow your mind!
Amen brother! I hope they put out a reaction vid for Lateralus. Epic!!
Thier minds will fuckin melt
Dude 271db they jus posted their review
You guys are awesome! I enjoy your breakdown on tunage! Tool is one of my favorite bands. Rhythmic, but sometimes dark. I also enjoy the time changes in their songs. I play bass guitar, so I dig their groove.
Love your channel
wow.. that was actually pretty cool, watching someone listen to it for the first time.
Wow it was fun watching you two enjoy and appreciate this beast of a song! Thanks for something new and clever, love your site you guys are awesome ;)