As an adult child of a severely dysfunctional childhood, this tune shoots straight to my soul. Years of therapy, still shooting for the goal of 46 & 2.
The music is how the original is, this is not just a lyric video, it's also an explanation video. Deep songs are common for Tool. One of the main reasons they are my favorite band, and have been since the early 90's.
Pretty awesome that even at the end of 2019, people are still being introduced to the intellectual Metal that is Tool. To this, let the Journey continue.
This is a fan made vid, many get distracted by all the additional info so you did well to maintain focus on the music. Love Tool, loved your reaction, can't wait to hear more. Highly recommend Right In Two, Parabol/Parabola or Wings for Marie parts 1 and 2. Welcome to the Tool rabbit hole.
Agree. I HATE this lyrics vid, everyone I’ve seen react to this gets so caught up in the ridiculous descriptions of “shadow theory” that they forget to listen to the music. Hats offJamal, you did well 👍
Yeah, we need to find a way to tag this video bad for first reactions. The unfortunate part is they really did a good job with the background info, it's just too distracting for reactors, who should just be listening.
Took me 20 years to fully digest this song. This may be in fact one of the deepest, most complex, and flawlessly executed songs ever recorded. Just listen to the timing of the band. Its incredible the way everything hits on perfect time.
Lateralus, Right in Two, Jambi, The Pot, Vicarious, Wings for Marie, the grudge, Sober, Ticks & Leeches, bro SOOOOOO MANY PHENOMENAL SONGS. PLEASE MORE
Throw in Jimmy, Ænema, H. and you might have just about all my faves in there. You also may want to mention that Wings For Marie(part 1) and 10,000 Days(Wings part 2) should be reacted to together, not separate. Do a little research into Maynard's mother and the songs mostly relating to her, The Patient, Intermission/Jimmy, Judith by A Perfect Circle(one of Maynard's other bands) and Wings 1 and 2. P.S. Hooker With a Penis is a must, the song, although absolutely filled with curse words, is not as dirty as it sounds, and is one of the most riotously funny and angry songs there ever was.
The "Shadow" is just what Carl Jung and others have called those parts of our psyche that we aren't aware of- generally "dark" aspects of ourselves that we have suppressed- desires and weaknesses we can't or won't face. Becoming aware of these shadows and integrating them into our conscious awareness is vital to becoming a whole person. That's just a quick, probably not entirely accurate, version of what the shadow signifies.
And the shadow has roots that reach to the very depths of hell. Simply put the shadow is our malevolence. Jung also believed the only way to be whole was to come to peace with your shadow and incorporate it into your life.
the "o'keefe foundation" made an amazing cover with the kids from the music program doing the instruments and vocals and they kill it. It's definitely not unknown but trying to spread the love to a badass channel
Rev. Maynard is Preaching his sermon. A Reverend of ethereal consciousness. Much Like Pink Floyd, Tools Music delves deeper into the psyche of the listener by way of the writer. There are Fans that only hear the music but not the message. This is the difference between Listening to a song and Hearing it. Tool is by far the most introspective band I patron and I listen daily. Let the rabbits wear glasses....Hallelujah. XP
"Hear me now, I have seen the light! They have a consciousness, they have a life, they have a soul! Damn you! Let the rabbits wear glasses! Save our brothers! Can I get an amen? Can I get a hallelujah? Thank you Jesus!" - Rev. Maynard
Some wander and some pay attention. Musicly Tool is on par with, Floyd and Metallica. Vocally, the Geddy Lee, Tom Petty, Ray Orbison, Bob Dillon. Because there's no mistaking that "Voice". Soul Changing Music is not just the Music. And When you listen to Tool, You feel something😎🎵🎵❣️❣️🎵🎵
I stumbled onto this channel a while back, when you started covering my favorite band of all time (Rush), and you good sir, have fell down an entirely different rabbit hole with Tool. Buckle up, enjoy the ride.
I really appreciate your humility on this one. Trying to listen to this song once and comprehend any of it, is like listening to a book on tape in another language.
I can't believe nobody has replied to this comment before. You hit the nail on the head. Tool, like fine wine, take time and maturity to appreciate fully.
One of the deepest songs about consciousness ever made. Period. You should do a reaction to the Kids from the Okeefe Music Foundation coveting this song. It’s epic!
This is a song I have listened to over and over. I still get goosebumps and swim in the ideas presented in this song. If you truly like the music and the message I suggest you revisit this old friend often
Bro you need to listen to "A Perfect Circle" same lead singer. Listen to "Judith", "3 Libras" and just about anything from them but those 2 are my favorite. Judith is about his mother who had a stroke that left partially paralysed which strengthened her faith in god. And he is asking her how can she still love a god that does that to someone he loves.
This song is the reason I got into Jungian psychology. Our persona is who we present to the world, that persona is driven by the next layer which is our ego. Underneath the ego is our Shadow. Our shadow is our darkest hurtful things we think about ourselves. All of our trauma bubbles up from our shadow into our ego and ultimately into our persona. We have to "soften up this old armor" and go deep into our shadow and work through that so our egos are not toxic and our persona isn't nasty. He talks a lot of about the shadow in this song. From what I read on the song, he is also speaking about a time when we all process our shadows and step through our dark shit. When ALL of us do it and the change that could result.
And nobody else ever picks that up!! Maynard puts Jungian psychology into SO many different TOOL songs. But the whole shadow work goes COMPLETELY OVER people’s heads! Unless-they’ve studied Carl Jung. I haven’t come across anyone else who noticed that.
The instruments are incredible because the guitar riffs are created with math and the drummer plays the drums in geometric shapes What they talk about is a very deep part of life and you can only understand it when you are ready.
Tool Playing Denver Colorado USA, Jan. 2022. Tickets cost 150$-400$ for Nosebleed seats. Gonna be a Great Show. These Musicians are Phenomenal Live. 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
My best memory of this song was , years ago I drove trucks and was coming out of Dallas Texas heading North towards Oklahoma City in the late evening. There was a huge thunderstorm way off in the distance that lit up the sky, and this song came on the radio and was just absolutely the soundtrack for that storm. The lightning was almost in sync with the music. Most awesome memory of this song.
I'm not even sure why your reaction videos are being recommended to me, but I just wanted to say here that Tool is the greatest band of all time. No other band is even close to their level of originality and intelligent writing. I wish mainstream music would turn back towards musicians who actually deserve to be respected for their musical ability and creativity.
WELL SAID MY FRIEND!! I AM WITH YOU 100%. I always see people in the comments say Tool along with Blah, Blah and Blah are the greatest bands ever....NO, TOOL IS THE GREATEST and then there is everyone else! and this guy finally had the stones to say it!! CHEERS HARRY HANBACK!!
I've heard this song a thousand times, but watching you hearing it for the first time made me really listen to it again and appreciate it. Love your videos.
After Led Zeppelin, Tool (along with A Perfect Circle) is my favorite band of all time. Is why MUSIC , is so amazing is hard to argue that with its ability to have many different affects on us, is its own living creature!?!
The reason MJK doesn't add the lyrics to his songs is he wants to the person listening to take what they are hearing and make it there own. For them to make there own interpretations about the song from the words and the rhythm they are hearing. Each one of them is extremely talented and have there own level of Genius.
The additoinal info is an attempt to explain the lyrics. 46 + 2 refers to the next evolution of man, he talks about how one might reach through the untapped "shadow" portions of the psyche. "Step into mt shadow" "46 & 2 is right ahead of me" Rewatch this video with that in mind and you'll get it a lot better.
Ok.. Let me try and break down what Carl Jung, and I’d highly recommend his books, was talking about. He was simply saying that the Shadow is the part of you that you suppress, possibly willingly, and contains the genuine, and many times darker, aspects of yourself. Jung believed that by unlocking that subconscious part your mind, you could truly evolve. But you have to be willing to face those things, and trust me, it’s very terrifying to take that trip, to say the least. But to fully transform into your higher being, which would involve physical transformation as well, hence the extra pair of chromosomes, you have to honestly face who you truly are. Only then can you be complete and enlightened being. Yeah, trippy shit huh?? But I suspect Maynard is talking about something much deeper, and more personal than that. Gotta love Tool
Doomsday Messiah1960 I’m glad you broke it down so I didn’t have to haha, I absolutely love talking about The Shadow Self. It’s a terrifying trip to make like you said, but once you make the trip and reconcile it all it’s liberating. To understand and accept who you are wholly instead of fractured is a beautiful powerful thing.
I just now found your channel and Tool is my favorite band. I loved your reaction. Very insightful, missed some stuff, but amazing all the same. Keep bringing new to new, helping educate that genres transcend color lines. Much love, sir
You must remember tool is ELITE in every aspect of their music the bassist justin is ELITE Danny on drums ELITE Adam on lead Gautier and Maynard singing this is 14 years old these guys are different they just are. And if you ever have a chance to see them live do it best live band ever.thanks man this video got you a sub great job
One of, if not, my all time favorite songs. Everything from the drumming, bass line, guitar riffs, lyrics and MEANING, to his singing is perfection. I can't stress enough how amazing this song makes me feel every time I hear it.
You gotta do Opiate, one of my fav songs from TOOL. I mean I absolutely love MANY of their songs. Soo many people have mentioned most of them. But Opiate is amazing
I started to listen to Tool when I was young and at the Time I liked it for the “angry” feel to the music. Now I am older and still enjoy there music, including the older songs, but on a completely different level. The feel is still there, but having more life experiences, the lyrics trigger more reflections and inner thoughts. Love this band!
@paula I have said that before as well. He said that he can't because he will get a copyright strike. I guess stopping the video is a loophole or something.
@@ThinkForYourself The reason for the pauses are due to dumb copyright law, so in order for reactions to "count" as fair use it has to be transformative in some way (such as commentary).
Without a doubt. Around 6:50 of this video is quite possibly the greatest piece of music ever orchestrated. It should raise your hairs and give you goose bumps, I don’t care who you are.
This song was always one of my favorite, but after a journey of self discovery around the paranoia and anxiety that struck me after both my parents died, it meant so much more.
Tool use Carl Jung in a metaphoric way. This theory of his was developed before we achieved a decent picture of what genetics was really about. No, Aborigines don't have two fewer chromosomes than the rest of us, but this is more of a "what if?" scenario.
I love your reactions man, and the reason I know that, is because you draw me in without having to react to Tool. The fact that you are now reacting to Tool, is just the incredibly awesome cherry on top!
You should 100% review The grudge and Ticks & Leeches if you haven't yet. TOOL is a gift of music genius. Although, Maynard may be literally too smart for his own good.
He should check out "the humbling river" by pucifer ( the singer for tool is the lead singer for too other bands called A Perfect Circle, and Pucifer.)
A few things about this video specifically, and a bit of a quick rundown of the concept/theme of the song, and what the band Tool is about. This is a fan made video that attempts to explain the concepts and theme of the song, by incorporating explanations of the ideas of Jung into the video. They just threw the info in between the actual lyrics, but it's not clearly separated out in a way that distinguishes the added information from the lyrics. Tool is a band that loves to play around in this kind of headspace. Looking at the world and the people in it, and dig into the inner drives of people and humanity in general. I am a big Tool fan, so what follows is not a criticism on the band, just the concepts presented in the song. I still find the ideas presented interesting, if flawed, and I often appreciate the angle and perspective that Tool puts forth in their music. They sometimes sprinkle in obscure references to religion and concepts of spirituality into their songs, which help drive forth the actual meaning of the song, even if religion or spirituality isn't the main theme. Sometimes its only small parts for effect, other times like this song, it is a central theme. While other times the concepts in their songs can actually be more grounded and pragmatic in nature, maybe just presented in an odd or indirect manner... And maybe using the references mentioned prior to go about it... I am not ashamed to admit that I have had to look up some of the meanings of various words and phrases to understand what they were trying to convey. Example, they reference "indigo" in one of their songs, as a reference to generic religion and spirituality, without directly coming out and saying such. Now onto the theme of the song. The ideas of Jung are pseudoscientific bunk... His ideas came about in the early days of psychology and genetics. The shadow is basically unconscious desires and motivations, that we may not know we have, that influence and drive our actions, and that we may project these desires on others, thinking they are the ones that really hold these thoughts. I wouldn't say the ideas of the shadow and the conflicting aspects of the human mind are complete crap, but they are very early and simple ideas that are outdated. The human mind and consciousness are much more complex than the ideas of Jung or Freud describe, but their ideas do help simplify things for the lay person a bit. They are just not very accurate on the whole, only helping understand in a rudimentary way, that isn't always useful. It's the ideas around human genetics and evolution that is pure nonsense. 46 and 2 is about chromosomes, modern humans have 46 chromosomes. The ideas presented in this song basically boil down to ideas of higher level consciousness and spiritual awaking, basically becoming psychics that can communicate with the universe kind of stuff. The idea is that the number of chromosomes determine how advanced and transcendent humans would be. Early humans were primitive and violent, so they obviously had fewer chromosomes... once humans gain 2 more chromosomes (46 and 2) they will be able to become a higher form of life. It's hippy dippy stoner spirituality dressed up in a lab coat. Born of poor understanding of early work in the science of genetics. There are worms with chromosomes that number in the hundreds... So if the ideas of Jung were true, these worms would basically be god like. All that being said, the ideas are interesting to learn about, but not to take seriously. If the concepts help kickstart people into looking more closely at themselves and their place in the world, I have no objection... Just don't go taking bunk ideas to heart in the process. And Tool is an amazing band, one of my favorite bands. Their music is pretty much always interesting on many levels.
Jamel "Tool" Kills it across all fronts, music, singing, songs, visuals, lyrics, live.....................wine..........other bands...............etc... They make even the best feel inferior, welcome to the club, sit back relax and enjoy the brilliance of their Art, it will make you better at what you do, and i would think that is a small part of why they create such powerful Art. It is nice to see your reaction to something I've loved for so long, welcome to the "Tool experience" from one music lover to another, I'm sure you will find more songs from this band that you will fully enjoy.
I'm a rabid fan of Tool for about 20 years now and I this is one of my all time favorites...and I can barely begin to describe wtf it's about. One of the best things about this band is their lyrics don't spell it out. They will never, ever spoon feed you the point. They'll never even confirm if you got it right in your analysis. It's open to interpretation, like literature.
Jamal the song is about the next evolution of man. One in which we share a universal conscientiousness and to do such would require 2 additional chromosomes to fully activate what is referred to the Third Eye..
Jo Hickey yeah no. If you just drink distilled water you’ll die after a while from lack of electrolytes. You can get away with it for a bit but you’ll get sick if you do it long enough
This video is great if you're already familiar with the song and want to explore its themes on a deeper level, otherwise a bit distracting with the psychoanalysis slides. Enjoy your reactions, tho! Tool are wonderful.
Those parts in the song where his voice is very quiet is on purpose. The other stuff in the vid besides the song lyrics are info into an aspect of the 46+2/Christ Consciousness
LOVE your channel!!!! A lot of bands and artists are best to listen to before seeing a video (soooo many that make no sense or take away from the music) Keep on opening your musical horizons!!!!!
I thought those obsessed with Tool in my high school were so crazy. Then I discovered Tool when I was in the Army and I took back everything I had ever said and they are now one of my favorite bands.
He was a west point grad so that has a little to do with the lyrics. I'm not sure what cubbyhole he was in when he came up with that but I'm thinking it was a pretty deep one! Love this song and my favorite, Hands Down, is Ainema if I spelled that correctly. The transitions and the lyrics are solid gold! If you haven't already this needs to be the next one you hear! And Eulogy!
@@XxStonedImmaculatexX I'm not 100 percent sure but I think I'm 90 percent sure that Maynard graduated west point or he dropped out of it at some point when he realized that wasn't the direction he wanted to go. I hope I'm not wrong. Sorry if I am
I am having a jamalathon at the beach on my vacation in a tropical depression. This is helping so much. Smiles and good music. Prayers and love to all dealing with Storm Sally in the gulf. I'm in myrtle Beach and can feel the energy of it here. 🙏🙏🙏
BLACK BACKGROUND is LYRiCS PURPLE BACKGOUND is MEANINGS its back and forth from lyrics and meanings of what he is saying in the lyrics ... its not ALL lyrics in this video ...
@@thoughtlesskills regardless of who did it or what it was ... what i said is simply answering what the guy was wondering ... i simply explained its NOT ALL LYRICS IN THE VIDEO ... so what was it you were correcting ? ...
@@thoughtlesskills .... your comment was off topic from why i typed my comment originally .... the youtuber couldnt understand while watching the video if the random words were LYRICS or RANDOM STUFF TYPED ... so i explained to him simply what the diff coloured screens meant in general .. i didnt say the stuff was FACTS or NOT FACTS .. i simply answered the youtubers question about the writing on the screen ... so he knew what was the SONG and what was NOT ..... you can stand by what you said all you like .. but i still ask ... what was it you were correcting? .... lol
Oh my.... Tool opening up my mind for 15 years now. the music is hypnotysing for me.Its the music it pulls out of me a feeling i don't get from anything else. And Maynard's voice is perfect for all of it. You should watch the live version it's trippy
Everyone is wrong on their “perception” of Tool, the songs, lyrics, etc. The only people that will ever know will be Tool. The meanings of their lyrics are blanketed through other meanings wrapped with other meanings. Throw perceptions of other dumb founded dips*its you get what being read now. It’s all about the trip, the spiral. If the lyrics do find a similarity or strike some kind of experience that coincides with a part of your life or it “speaks to you” than the artist did their job.
There are three totally different kinds of humans on the Earth, meaning that they perceive the One reality in three different ways, interpreted differently. The first kind of human has a chromosome composition of 42+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 within them, as well. They are like cells in the body. They are all connected to a single consciousness that moves through all of them. These are the aboriginals in Australia. There might be a few African tribes left like this. Then, there is our level, comprising 44+2 chromosomes. We are a disharmonic level of consciousness that is used as a steppingstone from the 42+2 level to the next level, 46+2...These two additional chromosomes change everything. In Jungian psychology, the anima refers to personality traits regarded as feminine that are often repressed into the unconscious of males while the animus refers to traits regarded as masculine that are often repressed into the unconsciousness of females. Although suppressed from conscious awareness, the anima/animus influences our behavior in powerful ways. In most individuals,it is projected onto people of the opposite sex and accounts for the experience of falling in love with someone we hardly know. As the unconscious pole of the self, the counter-ego represented by the anima/animus can also be a guide to one's own unconscious realm. It is often experienced as the guiding female (if you're male) or male (if you're female) presence in dreams. The Shadow: In Carl Jung's personality theory, the ego represents the individual's sense of personal self. The sense of personal identity is purchased, however, at the expense of certain tendencies that are rejected as 'not-self'. According to Jung, these rejected traits come together as a kind of unconscious 'counter-ego' which he termed the shadow. We may become unduly anxious or irritated when in an environment or around a person that in some way reminds us of repressed aspects of our self. If a person has rejected his or her own sex drive, for example, that person may feel irrational fear or anger around an overtly sexual individual. The shadow may appear as a person in one's dreams, usually as an individual of the same sex. Of all the archetypes, the shadow is the most powerful and potentially the most dangerous. It represents everything about ourselves that we fear and despise. The meaning of 46 + 2: According to Melchezedek, our planet is covered with geometrically constructed 'morpho genetic grids'. These grids extend from about 60 feet under the Earth's surface to about 60 miles above the Earth, arranged in geometric patterns “Sacred Geometry”. Each species has its own grid, which supports life, and connects the consciousness of its particular species. Before any species can come into existance or make an evolutionary step, a new grid must be completed. When a species becomes extinct, that particular species' grid dissoves. A new grid was completed in 1989 - the 'christ-consciousness' grid. This grid will allow humans to evolve into our next version. We'll develop two additional chromosomes (which are really 'geometrical images' designed to resonate with our specific grid) for a total of 46 + 2. The main change will be a shift to the "unity consciousness". Every cell in your body has its own consciousness and memory. You, the higher being that occupies your body, make the millions of different consciousnesses in your body work together as one being. How does this relate to this grid? Think of yourself as a cell and the grid as the higher being. We will still have individual consciousness, but will be united in the form of a higher being in order to work as one entity.
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Tool is not a one night stand, its a life time worth of discoveries.
Iwish I had some LSD !!
@kswhodat agree... it’s a journey not a destination!!
Fact Sir
Well said. Peace.
So is a wifey material
You're listening to one of the best drummers ever.
One of? C'mon give Danny more credit than that ;-)
@@taxman4072 Don't be too egotistical.
Jimbo Jones it’s only egotistical if he’s wrong
Was gonna say the same about the bassist. Unreal the talent in this band.
Dana is good but no bonzo or Neil peart
Danny's drum solo during this song is still one of the most impressive things anyone has ever done with an instrument.
As an adult child of a severely dysfunctional childhood, this tune shoots straight to my soul.
Years of therapy, still shooting for the goal of 46 & 2.
We have much in common.
Same.. All these years later I understand.
amen, sister.
The music is how the original is, this is not just a lyric video, it's also an explanation video. Deep songs are common for Tool. One of the main reasons they are my favorite band, and have been since the early 90's.
Only one of the sickest bass lines ever.
All tool's song lol
Maynard is just on a different level of genius. One of the greatest bands ever imo!
Tool is something else for sure!
Pretty awesome that even at the end of 2019, people are still being introduced to the intellectual Metal that is Tool. To this, let the Journey continue.
The cover of this song by O’Keefe music fountain is one of the best videos on RUclips.
Their cover of The Pot is amazing too.
Yep
Yes!
Also their cover of Devil in I by Slipknot with the older girl singing
Yeah, he gotta do both covers by the O'Keefe kids now that he did both tool songs
This is a fan made vid, many get distracted by all the additional info so you did well to maintain focus on the music.
Love Tool, loved your reaction, can't wait to hear more. Highly recommend Right In Two, Parabol/Parabola or Wings for Marie parts 1 and 2.
Welcome to the Tool rabbit hole.
I was gonna say all that but you beat me to it. Spiral out ;)
Agree. I HATE this lyrics vid, everyone I’ve seen react to this gets so caught up in the ridiculous descriptions of “shadow theory” that they forget to listen to the music. Hats offJamal, you did well 👍
Yeah, we need to find a way to tag this video bad for first reactions. The unfortunate part is they really did a good job with the background info, it's just too distracting for reactors, who should just be listening.
I like the video in its attempt to lightly convey the philosophical shitt it alludes to. Except IDK any the stuff at the end I have no idea
Yes sir!
Not the "wrong" video, just one that interjects Jungian philosophy during the instrumental sections.
Yet it's "wrong" as unofficial, fan-made video.
I think Karl would be proud.
😬 Meant Carl not Karl.
All good bro
The official video for you Jamel.~APRIL LIPKE
ruclips.net/video/0mRQo6EufvI/видео.html
Took me 20 years to fully digest this song. This may be in fact one of the deepest, most complex, and flawlessly executed songs ever recorded. Just listen to the timing of the band. Its incredible the way everything hits on perfect time.
Lateralus, Right in Two, Jambi, The Pot, Vicarious, Wings for Marie, the grudge, Sober, Ticks & Leeches, bro SOOOOOO MANY PHENOMENAL SONGS. PLEASE MORE
Yes to all
Throw in Jimmy, Ænema, H. and you might have just about all my faves in there. You also may want to mention that Wings For Marie(part 1) and 10,000 Days(Wings part 2) should be reacted to together, not separate. Do a little research into Maynard's mother and the songs mostly relating to her, The Patient, Intermission/Jimmy, Judith by A Perfect Circle(one of Maynard's other bands) and Wings 1 and 2.
P.S. Hooker With a Penis is a must, the song, although absolutely filled with curse words, is not as dirty as it sounds, and is one of the most riotously funny and angry songs there ever was.
Third Eye also!!
Can I add Prison Sex and Rosetta Stoned to the list too?!
Don't forget Parabol/Parabola and Stinkfist.
The "Shadow" is just what Carl Jung and others have called those parts of our psyche that we aren't aware of- generally "dark" aspects of ourselves that we have suppressed- desires and weaknesses we can't or won't face. Becoming aware of these shadows and integrating them into our conscious awareness is vital to becoming a whole person. That's just a quick, probably not entirely accurate, version of what the shadow signifies.
paxonearth who gives a fuck with riffs like that
@@halfalligator6518 pretty fascinating imo
Jung is the greatest of all time ask Jordan
And the shadow has roots that reach to the very depths of hell. Simply put the shadow is our malevolence. Jung also believed the only way to be whole was to come to peace with your shadow and incorporate it into your life.
the "o'keefe foundation" made an amazing cover with the kids from the music program doing the instruments and vocals and they kill it. It's definitely not unknown but trying to spread the love to a badass channel
ruclips.net/video/mYKLvYGqaC0/видео.html
8:17
"Wow, that was incredible!" That was my first thought of Tool as well.
Danny Cary is one of the best drummers period along with Bonzo
Top 2!?
And Neil Peart from RUSH
All after Keith Moon ofcourse
David Larue Billy Cobham and Tony Williams are giants also. Danny seen Williams live and said “ that dude is better than me!” 😂
Neil Peart just sayin
Rev. Maynard is Preaching his sermon. A Reverend of ethereal consciousness. Much Like Pink Floyd, Tools Music delves deeper into the psyche of the listener by way of the writer. There are Fans that only hear the music but not the message. This is the difference between Listening to a song and Hearing it. Tool is by far the most introspective band I patron and I listen daily. Let the rabbits wear glasses....Hallelujah. XP
"Hear me now, I have seen the light!
They have a consciousness, they have a life, they have a soul!
Damn you! Let the rabbits wear glasses! Save our brothers!
Can I get an amen? Can I get a hallelujah? Thank you Jesus!"
- Rev. Maynard
@@srbaran Hallelujah!
Some wander and some pay attention. Musicly Tool is on par with, Floyd and Metallica.
Vocally, the Geddy Lee, Tom Petty, Ray Orbison, Bob Dillon. Because there's no mistaking that "Voice".
Soul Changing Music is not just the Music. And When you listen to Tool, You feel something😎🎵🎵❣️❣️🎵🎵
Amen!!!
@@thetruegrue6183 Metallica doesn't hold a candle to TOOL or Pink Floyd. Metallica is just generic metal.
I learned more from listening to this band than I ever did in school.
HA! I am a high school teacher and i might just have to agree with you on this. 😞
Weird and scary but I agree
Your school must of sucked.
@Johnny Dong to blindly subscribe to a flawed theory
I just learned I'm not as smart as my masters makes me feel lol
I stumbled onto this channel a while back, when you started covering my favorite band of all time (Rush), and you good sir, have fell down an entirely different rabbit hole with Tool. Buckle up, enjoy the ride.
mkeklpse1 Right on, man. Between Rush and Tool, I don’t ever need to listen to another band. Period.
Welcome to the Tool rabbit hole.
It begins.
Adam and the gang nab another one ❤
One of us, one of us
@@greg4620 Gooble Gobble Gooble Gobble. Like your style.
You need to see the kids from the O'Keefe Music Foundation playing this, it's pretty amazing.
I really appreciate your humility on this one. Trying to listen to this song once and comprehend any of it, is like listening to a book on tape in another language.
I can't believe nobody has replied to this comment before. You hit the nail on the head. Tool, like fine wine, take time and maturity to appreciate fully.
One of the deepest songs about consciousness ever made. Period.
You should do a reaction to the Kids from the Okeefe Music Foundation coveting this song. It’s epic!
nynetynyne not sure but I think so
Coveting?
Covering my apologies for mistyping
This is a song I have listened to over and over. I still get goosebumps and swim in the ideas presented in this song. If you truly like the music and the message I suggest you revisit this old friend often
Bro you need to listen to "A Perfect Circle" same lead singer. Listen to "Judith", "3 Libras" and just about anything from them but those 2 are my favorite.
Judith is about his mother who had a stroke that left partially paralysed which strengthened her faith in god. And he is asking her how can she still love a god that does that to someone he loves.
Blue too that shit ripa
Fave Tool song. Love that you are diving deep into the abyss with us, the fans.
This song is the reason I got into Jungian psychology. Our persona is who we present to the world, that persona is driven by the next layer which is our ego. Underneath the ego is our Shadow. Our shadow is our darkest hurtful things we think about ourselves. All of our trauma bubbles up from our shadow into our ego and ultimately into our persona. We have to "soften up this old armor" and go deep into our shadow and work through that so our egos are not toxic and our persona isn't nasty.
He talks a lot of about the shadow in this song. From what I read on the song, he is also speaking about a time when we all process our shadows and step through our dark shit. When ALL of us do it and the change that could result.
And nobody else ever picks that up!! Maynard puts Jungian psychology into SO many different TOOL songs. But the whole shadow work goes COMPLETELY OVER people’s heads! Unless-they’ve studied Carl Jung. I haven’t come across anyone else who noticed that.
@@user-gl4qb2qk8d It goes over their head because of the 46&2 part, which is there to lose you.
The instruments are incredible because the guitar riffs are created with math and the drummer plays the drums in geometric shapes
What they talk about is a very deep part of life and you can only understand it when you are ready.
oh yea dude more Tool !! Right in two, Lateralus, Vicarious so many options !!
Tool Playing Denver Colorado USA, Jan. 2022. Tickets cost 150$-400$ for Nosebleed seats. Gonna be a Great Show. These Musicians are Phenomenal Live. 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
My best memory of this song was , years ago I drove trucks and was coming out of Dallas Texas heading North towards Oklahoma City in the late evening. There was a huge thunderstorm way off in the distance that lit up the sky, and this song came on the radio and was just absolutely the soundtrack for that storm. The lightning was almost in sync with the music. Most awesome memory of this song.
And they all are talented in other areas as well. Lead singer has a vineyard in Arizona 😉✌🏼
An incredible song and an amazing band . Good reaction
I'm not even sure why your reaction videos are being recommended to me, but I just wanted to say here that Tool is the greatest band of all time. No other band is even close to their level of originality and intelligent writing. I wish mainstream music would turn back towards musicians who actually deserve to be respected for their musical ability and creativity.
Pink Floyd though...
WELL SAID MY FRIEND!! I AM WITH YOU 100%. I always see people in the comments say Tool along with Blah, Blah and Blah are the greatest bands ever....NO, TOOL IS THE GREATEST and then there is everyone else! and this guy finally had the stones to say it!! CHEERS HARRY HANBACK!!
I've heard this song a thousand times, but watching you hearing it for the first time made me really listen to it again and appreciate it. Love your videos.
After Led Zeppelin, Tool (along with A Perfect Circle) is my favorite band of all time. Is why MUSIC , is so amazing is hard to argue that with its ability to have many different affects on us, is its own living creature!?!
The reason MJK doesn't add the lyrics to his songs is he wants to the person listening to take what they are hearing and make it there own. For them to make there own interpretations about the song from the words and the rhythm they are hearing.
Each one of them is extremely talented and have there own level of Genius.
The additoinal info is an attempt to explain the lyrics.
46 + 2 refers to the next evolution of man, he talks about how one might reach through the untapped "shadow" portions of the psyche.
"Step into mt shadow" "46 & 2 is right ahead of me"
Rewatch this video with that in mind and you'll get it a lot better.
Kind of feels like they are promoting that evolved pale humanoid from "the Time Machine" film.
But he's wrong we had 48 like monkeys do and lost 2, so he's got it backwards
Ok.. Let me try and break down what Carl Jung, and I’d highly recommend his books, was talking about. He was simply saying that the Shadow is the part of you that you suppress, possibly willingly, and contains the genuine, and many times darker, aspects of yourself. Jung believed that by unlocking that subconscious part your mind, you could truly evolve. But you have to be willing to face those things, and trust me, it’s very terrifying to take that trip, to say the least. But to fully transform into your higher being, which would involve physical transformation as well, hence the extra pair of chromosomes, you have to honestly face who you truly are. Only then can you be complete and enlightened being. Yeah, trippy shit huh?? But I suspect Maynard is talking about something much deeper, and more personal than that. Gotta love Tool
Doomsday Messiah1960 I’m glad you broke it down so I didn’t have to haha, I absolutely love talking about The Shadow Self. It’s a terrifying trip to make like you said, but once you make the trip and reconcile it all it’s liberating. To understand and accept who you are wholly instead of fractured is a beautiful powerful thing.
dualists will never find that final piece.
We should hang out.
I simply like the idea that Tool's work encouraged some to seek out the writings of Jung.
I have been listening to this song for all these years, and it STILL gives me goosebumps
I just now found your channel and Tool is my favorite band. I loved your reaction. Very insightful, missed some stuff, but amazing all the same. Keep bringing new to new, helping educate that genres transcend color lines. Much love, sir
You must remember tool is ELITE in every aspect of their music the bassist justin is ELITE Danny on drums ELITE Adam on lead Gautier and Maynard singing this is 14 years old these guys are different they just are. And if you ever have a chance to see them live do it best live band ever.thanks man this video got you a sub great job
Ænema
Learn to swim
Learn to swim
Learn to swim
Learn to swim...
Best Tool song for sure...
My absolute favorite by tool. I've seen them live a few times and they're freaking awesome!!
See ya down in Arizona Bay.
That is my ultimate Favorite Tool song EVER!! Maynard is so brilliant!! Thank you for playing this!!
One of, if not, my all time favorite songs. Everything from the drumming, bass line, guitar riffs, lyrics and MEANING, to his singing is perfection. I can't stress enough how amazing this song makes me feel every time I hear it.
I think he is ready for Rollins Band - “Liar”
Yes!!!
He should just watch interviews of Henry Rollins!
You gotta do Opiate, one of my fav songs from TOOL. I mean I absolutely love MANY of their songs. Soo many people have mentioned most of them. But Opiate is amazing
I really love how we all can like a song. Gives me goosebumps watching your reactions at times.
I started to listen to Tool when I was young and at the Time I liked it for the “angry” feel to the music. Now I am older and still enjoy there music, including the older songs, but on a completely different level. The feel is still there, but having more life experiences, the lyrics trigger more reflections and inner thoughts. Love this band!
It moves with you through life right.
Most of the reactors who do this video are always too busy reading the fan made crap and miss one of the greatest drum breaks.
Danny is fucking awesome.
@paula I have said that before as well. He said that he can't because he will get a copyright strike. I guess stopping the video is a loophole or something.
@@ThinkForYourself
The reason for the pauses are due to dumb copyright law, so in order for reactions to "count" as fair use it has to be transformative in some way (such as commentary).
Without a doubt. Around 6:50 of this video is quite possibly the greatest piece of music ever orchestrated. It should raise your hairs and give you goose bumps, I don’t care who you are.
Definitely his best work
YES! Do ALL the Tool
God. I love Tool so much! So glad you did this video, it was great seeing someone react to such an epic ballad.
This song was always one of my favorite, but after a journey of self discovery around the paranoia and anxiety that struck me after both my parents died, it meant so much more.
Stay strong, Bro.
I took acid for a month 20 years ago and listened to tool on repeat
That's the song of my people.
How's it working for ya nowadays?
✌🏽🤘🏽
Damn a month?, 30yrs ago I ate 17 hits in one wknd, but damn a whole month 😱. Protip... Slayer is NOT a good tripping band.
Moral of comment encapsulated in one line: “would you like fries with that.” Keep on truckin Jerry berry
Must have been a ruff fuckin ride
Go F Urself interesting take, myself I perform major overhauls on turbines
Hehe, “His voice... wow man...”
Well said. 👍🏼
Mind blowing when philosophy, science and music come together to open your mind to new thoughts and possibilities. Under appreciated band by so many.
46 &2 has always been my absolute favorite tool song, very well put together!
Tool use Carl Jung in a metaphoric way. This theory of his was developed before we achieved a decent picture of what genetics was really about.
No, Aborigines don't have two fewer chromosomes than the rest of us, but this is more of a "what if?" scenario.
Consciousness dictates DNA that’s the connection.
A guiding force
It is inevitable
I love these reaction videos dude! Always a treat watching someone truly appreciate good music 🤘
I love your reactions man, and the reason I know that, is because you draw me in without having to react to Tool. The fact that you are now reacting to Tool, is just the incredibly awesome cherry on top!
You should 100% review The grudge and Ticks & Leeches if you haven't yet.
TOOL is a gift of music genius. Although, Maynard may be literally too smart for his own good.
He should check out "the humbling river" by pucifer ( the singer for tool is the lead singer for too other bands called A Perfect Circle, and Pucifer.)
A few things about this video specifically, and a bit of a quick rundown of the concept/theme of the song, and what the band Tool is about.
This is a fan made video that attempts to explain the concepts and theme of the song, by incorporating explanations of the ideas of Jung into the video. They just threw the info in between the actual lyrics, but it's not clearly separated out in a way that distinguishes the added information from the lyrics.
Tool is a band that loves to play around in this kind of headspace. Looking at the world and the people in it, and dig into the inner drives of people and humanity in general. I am a big Tool fan, so what follows is not a criticism on the band, just the concepts presented in the song. I still find the ideas presented interesting, if flawed, and I often appreciate the angle and perspective that Tool puts forth in their music. They sometimes sprinkle in obscure references to religion and concepts of spirituality into their songs, which help drive forth the actual meaning of the song, even if religion or spirituality isn't the main theme. Sometimes its only small parts for effect, other times like this song, it is a central theme. While other times the concepts in their songs can actually be more grounded and pragmatic in nature, maybe just presented in an odd or indirect manner... And maybe using the references mentioned prior to go about it... I am not ashamed to admit that I have had to look up some of the meanings of various words and phrases to understand what they were trying to convey. Example, they reference "indigo" in one of their songs, as a reference to generic religion and spirituality, without directly coming out and saying such.
Now onto the theme of the song.
The ideas of Jung are pseudoscientific bunk... His ideas came about in the early days of psychology and genetics.
The shadow is basically unconscious desires and motivations, that we may not know we have, that influence and drive our actions, and that we may project these desires on others, thinking they are the ones that really hold these thoughts.
I wouldn't say the ideas of the shadow and the conflicting aspects of the human mind are complete crap, but they are very early and simple ideas that are outdated. The human mind and consciousness are much more complex than the ideas of Jung or Freud describe, but their ideas do help simplify things for the lay person a bit. They are just not very accurate on the whole, only helping understand in a rudimentary way, that isn't always useful. It's the ideas around human genetics and evolution that is pure nonsense.
46 and 2 is about chromosomes, modern humans have 46 chromosomes. The ideas presented in this song basically boil down to ideas of higher level consciousness and spiritual awaking, basically becoming psychics that can communicate with the universe kind of stuff. The idea is that the number of chromosomes determine how advanced and transcendent humans would be. Early humans were primitive and violent, so they obviously had fewer chromosomes... once humans gain 2 more chromosomes (46 and 2) they will be able to become a higher form of life.
It's hippy dippy stoner spirituality dressed up in a lab coat. Born of poor understanding of early work in the science of genetics. There are worms with chromosomes that number in the hundreds... So if the ideas of Jung were true, these worms would basically be god like.
All that being said, the ideas are interesting to learn about, but not to take seriously. If the concepts help kickstart people into looking more closely at themselves and their place in the world, I have no objection... Just don't go taking bunk ideas to heart in the process.
And Tool is an amazing band, one of my favorite bands. Their music is pretty much always interesting on many levels.
Jamel "Tool" Kills it across all fronts, music, singing, songs, visuals, lyrics, live.....................wine..........other bands...............etc... They make even the best feel inferior, welcome to the club, sit back relax and enjoy the brilliance of their Art, it will make you better at what you do, and i would think that is a small part of why they create such powerful Art.
It is nice to see your reaction to something I've loved for so long, welcome to the "Tool experience" from one music lover to another, I'm sure you will find more songs from this band that you will fully enjoy.
TOOL: TICKS AND LEECHES..
This is a must for perfect ear abuse 👊🏽
Maynard is very blessed vocally and spiritually! Super smart guy. And an awesome winemaker
I'm a rabid fan of Tool for about 20 years now and I this is one of my all time favorites...and I can barely begin to describe wtf it's about. One of the best things about this band is their lyrics don't spell it out. They will never, ever spoon feed you the point. They'll never even confirm if you got it right in your analysis. It's open to interpretation, like literature.
You pick great music. One of my personal favorites. Keep up the great work, love your content!
Definitely have a listen to Tool - “Sober” !! You’d love it !
he did that one before, a live version anyways
Blah Uhm ah ok, that’s unfortunate
So glad you enjoyed my fav song of all time!
ah, I remember the first time I heard Tool. I wish I could have that moment back to enjoy it again.
Tool is just one of those groups. They always take you on a deep, technical musical journey. Love it!
Please react to the O’Keefe kids doing this song. Amazing rendition.
Steve Hill just discovered that recently and lost my god damn mind!!!
Van Halen,,,,, Atomic Punk
I've heard this song many times. It still slams me. It resonates on an insanely profound level.
The journey of Tool is a long one. Beautiful! Haunting. Lovely.
Please more tool, pleeeease
Jamal the song is about the next evolution of man. One in which we share a universal conscientiousness and to do such would require 2 additional chromosomes to fully activate what is referred to the Third Eye..
de calcify 3 rd eye by drinking distilled water :)
Based on nonsense. Chromosomes have nothing to do with complexity. A potato has 48 chromosomes.
Jo Hickey yeah no. If you just drink distilled water you’ll die after a while from lack of electrolytes. You can get away with it for a bit but you’ll get sick if you do it long enough
@@RyanAcidhedzMurphy this isn't about your family and personally your inability or unwillingness to understand the topic.
Utter bullshit.
You can’t say 2 additional chromosomes would bring about universal consciousness.
I love this guy! I watched the Touch of Grey one, and this one. Two of my favorite bands ever...GD and Tool.
This video is great if you're already familiar with the song and want to explore its themes on a deeper level, otherwise a bit distracting with the psychoanalysis slides. Enjoy your reactions, tho! Tool are wonderful.
Those parts in the song where his voice is very quiet is on purpose. The other stuff in the vid besides the song lyrics are info into an aspect of the 46+2/Christ Consciousness
LOVE your channel!!!!
A lot of bands and artists are best to listen to before seeing a video
(soooo many that make no sense or take away from the music)
Keep on opening your musical horizons!!!!!
I thought those obsessed with Tool in my high school were so crazy. Then I discovered Tool when I was in the Army and I took back everything I had ever said and they are now one of my favorite bands.
He was a west point grad so that has a little to do with the lyrics. I'm not sure what cubbyhole he was in when he came up with that but I'm thinking it was a pretty deep one! Love this song and my favorite, Hands Down, is Ainema if I spelled that correctly. The transitions and the lyrics are solid gold! If you haven't already this needs to be the next one you hear! And Eulogy!
Bruce Borneman who went to West Point? Maynard? I know he was in the Army but didn’t know he went to West Point.
@@XxStonedImmaculatexX I'm not 100 percent sure but I think I'm 90 percent sure that Maynard graduated west point or he dropped out of it at some point when he realized that wasn't the direction he wanted to go. I hope I'm not wrong. Sorry if I am
Bruce Borneman wikipedia says he was offered a slot but declined it.
@@XxStonedImmaculatexX well that makes me feel like an ass! Sorry about that
well turning it down was the best move he ever made
I would be wary of the "explanations" in the vid. Really just interpretations, and iffy ones at that.
It brings me real pleasure to see people discover Tool. Well done sir.
I am having a jamalathon at the beach on my vacation in a tropical depression. This is helping so much. Smiles and good music. Prayers and love to all dealing with Storm Sally in the gulf. I'm in myrtle Beach and can feel the energy of it here. 🙏🙏🙏
BLACK BACKGROUND is LYRiCS
PURPLE BACKGOUND is MEANINGS
its back and forth from lyrics and meanings of what he is saying in the lyrics ... its not ALL lyrics in this video ...
Lemme correct that, Purple Background is One Rando's INTERPRETATION
@@thoughtlesskills regardless of who did it or what it was ... what i said is simply answering what the guy was wondering ... i simply explained its NOT ALL LYRICS IN THE VIDEO ... so what was it you were correcting ? ...
@@UggNINE don't understand the difference between explanation and interpretation?
Been a while since I read your comment, I see you said meaning not explanation, but I stand by my comment otherwise.
@@thoughtlesskills .... your comment was off topic from why i typed my comment originally .... the youtuber couldnt understand while watching the video if the random words were LYRICS or RANDOM STUFF TYPED ... so i explained to him simply what the diff coloured screens meant in general .. i didnt say the stuff was FACTS or NOT FACTS .. i simply answered the youtubers question about the writing on the screen ... so he knew what was the SONG and what was NOT ..... you can stand by what you said all you like .. but i still ask ... what was it you were correcting? .... lol
Fibonacci
Wrong song
Oh my.... Tool opening up my mind for 15 years now. the music is hypnotysing for me.Its the music it pulls out of me a feeling i don't get from anything else. And Maynard's voice is perfect for all of it. You should watch the live version it's trippy
Love watching your respect for music and taking deep dives into other genres. We’re all one people. Love for all!
FAITH NO MORE!! Midlife Crisis please Jamel...….
Shane Farris yes yes yes
There's like a lecture in between lyrics. The guy who made the video is a nerd.
Thanks Jamel. I'm glad you connected with this song. I've been listening to these guys for 28 years.
I saw them play this song during the Lateralus tour - it was my 2nd concert ever. I will never ever forget that experience.
Everyone is wrong on their “perception” of Tool, the songs, lyrics, etc. The only people that will ever know will be Tool. The meanings of their lyrics are blanketed through other meanings wrapped with other meanings. Throw perceptions of other dumb founded dips*its you get what being read now. It’s all about the trip, the spiral. If the lyrics do find a similarity or strike some kind of experience that coincides with a part of your life or it “speaks to you” than the artist did their job.
There are three totally different kinds of humans on the Earth, meaning that they perceive the One reality in three different ways, interpreted differently. The first kind of human has a chromosome composition of 42+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 within them, as well. They are like cells in the body. They are all connected to a single consciousness that moves through all of them. These are the aboriginals in Australia. There might be a few African tribes left like this. Then, there is our level, comprising 44+2 chromosomes. We are a disharmonic level of consciousness that is used as a steppingstone from the 42+2 level to the next level, 46+2...These two additional chromosomes change everything.
In Jungian psychology, the anima refers to personality traits regarded as feminine that are often repressed into the unconscious of males while the animus refers to traits regarded as masculine that are often repressed into the unconsciousness of females.
Although suppressed from conscious awareness, the anima/animus influences our behavior in powerful ways. In most individuals,it is projected onto people of the opposite sex and accounts for the experience of falling in love with someone we hardly know. As the unconscious pole of the self, the counter-ego represented by the anima/animus can also be a guide to one's own unconscious realm. It is often experienced as the guiding female (if you're male) or male (if you're female) presence in dreams.
The Shadow:
In Carl Jung's personality theory, the ego represents the individual's sense of personal self. The sense of personal identity is purchased, however, at the expense of certain tendencies that are rejected as 'not-self'. According to Jung, these rejected traits come together as a kind of unconscious 'counter-ego' which he termed the shadow.
We may become unduly anxious or irritated when in an environment or around a person that in some way reminds us of repressed aspects of our self. If a person has rejected his or her own sex drive, for example, that person may feel irrational fear or anger around an overtly sexual individual. The shadow may appear as a person in one's dreams, usually as an individual of the same sex.
Of all the archetypes, the shadow is the most powerful and potentially the most dangerous. It represents everything about ourselves that we fear and despise.
The meaning of 46 + 2:
According to Melchezedek, our planet is covered with geometrically constructed 'morpho genetic grids'. These grids extend from about 60 feet under the Earth's surface to about 60 miles above the Earth, arranged in geometric patterns “Sacred Geometry”. Each species has its own grid, which supports life, and connects the consciousness of its particular species. Before any species can come into existance or make an evolutionary step, a new grid must be completed. When a species becomes extinct, that particular species' grid dissoves.
A new grid was completed in 1989 - the 'christ-consciousness' grid. This grid will allow humans to evolve into our next version. We'll develop two additional chromosomes (which are really 'geometrical images' designed to resonate with our specific grid) for a total of 46 + 2.
The main change will be a shift to the "unity consciousness". Every cell in your body has its own consciousness and memory. You, the higher being that occupies your body, make the millions of different consciousnesses in your body work together as one being. How does this relate to this grid? Think of yourself as a cell and the grid as the higher being. We will still have individual consciousness, but will be united in the form of a higher being in order to work as one entity.
Saw this live on January 31 in Memphis, Tennessee. First time seeing Tool. Wooooo!!!!
This might be my favorite reaction channel, simply because of the outstanding sound quality of the music.
When it comes to Tool, I always just try to focus on the musicianship rather than get all twisted on the bizarre lyrics.
You might be missing out then!
@@taxman4072 I don't think so. I tried to decode one too many Rush songs in the past. I'll leave all the deep Tool analysis to you.