While he does say "ganja, please" you are absolutely correct it's one of the usual Tool misdirects. I think "high" is more a reference to "on your high horse", to go with "house of cards"/"glass houses and throwing stones"/"pot calling the kettle black"/"kangaroo courts" and just plain being ill-informed while accusing others of being wrong. The mirror bit is about introspection and making sure you're not the liar trying to lawyer your way out of things with logic fallacies and bad information. Most people that are angry at another for being a certain way actually are afraid of being that themselves or have their own issues internally that they can't stand to see in the world. Try to control the outside because they feel helpless to control themselves. Which is a form of being high on your own supply. And then lemon juice was used by actors to effect tears in scenes where they needed to appear to cry, and "shades of cozened indigo" are deceptive levels of acting sad (blue) for another, false empathy, virtue signalling. All of which usually comes with those that are up on their high horse acting better than those they are emotionally bullying.
I believe "mirror show me, what's the difference" is an allusion to the magic mirror in Snow White where the queen would always ask the magic mirror questions and it had to answer truthfully.
The Pot… “pot calling the kettle black”. It’s an old saying. Don’t point your finger at me without looking at yourself. You pissed on my kettle while you’re a pot. Both items are the same thing by different names. The hypocrisy theme you mentioned.
The basic premise of hypocrisy is pretty clear, and is a good message in itself. I like to overanalyze, though, so I'm going to do that here. I've seen people say that it is about the hypocrisy of the legal system in regard to nonviolent drug crimes. Some people have suggested it was directed at Led Zeppelin, seemingly because TOOL covered No Quarter, and this song says "Eyeballs deep in Muddy Waters...". I also know that Willie Dixon sued Led Zeppelin for using lyrics from Muddy Waters' "You Need Love" for "Whole Lotta Love", as he was the writer of the original. Interestingly, the only time I can find that TOOL was accused of plagiarism was when Kurt Cobain called TOOL's Sober video "a shameless rip-off" of the Quay Brothers. Though, it feels more like an inspiration, akin to the songs that Nirvana drew from for some of their riffs or drumming. ====Lyrical Interpretation==== "Eyehole deep in muddy waters", "Eyeballs deep in muddy waters, Your balls deep in muddy waters" seems like an obvious connection to the earlier mentioned Willie Dixon v Led Zeppelin, but also that one is in deep trouble but can't even see it. "You practically raised the dead" comes right after the first Muddy Waters line, I don't have much for this one other than possibly the accusation makes the accused role their eyes to the point where they look like a zombie. "Rob the grave to snow the cradle" Snow has an informal definition of "mislead or charm (someone) with elaborate and insincere words" that makes this seem to mean take (something) from the past and convince those too young to know better that it was yours. "Steal, borrow, refer, save your shady inference" could be saying not to throw accusations without understanding the process used by the accused. "Kangaroo done hung the juror with the innocent" and "Kangaroo done hung the guilty with the innocent" - A rigged, or otherwise unjust court case declaring something a crime at the harm of both the accused and the average citizen. Cozen means to "trick or deceive" or "to obtain by deception." Indigo has been associated with "Profound thought, wisdom, devotion, trust, and justice," as well as "leadership and sacred significance." depending on the source. That would mean that "weeping shades of cozened indigo" could be interpreted as pretending to be harmed to gain a sense of legal or moral correctness on one's stance. "Got lemon juice up in your eye" reinforces the false injustice narrative, while also adding a bit of 'you did it to yourself' to it. "Liar, lawyer; mirror show me, what's the difference?" Continues both the legal theme and deception for gain. I believe that all the references to cannabis are primarily to sell that the accuser is not acting in a sober state of being, i.e. lacking clarity of mind. I like what you said about a "moral intoxication" though. ====SPECULATION BEYOND THIS POINT==== I just did some reading and timeline comparison and I think it might be directed toward TOOL's former artist Cam De Leon. The Pot was released in 2006. Cam De Leon filed a lawsuit against TOOL in 2005, along with Hot Topic and Sony BMG Entertainment. I don't know the full details, but from what I can gather in a short amount of time is that TOOL was approached by Hot Topic to release exclusive merchandise, somewhere along the way it came up that the art may not have been TOOL's to use in that manner without offering more compensation to Cam De Leon. I imagine it was likely a wording issue in whatever contract the band signed with Cam De Leon, as "An insurance company that Tool thought would defend it against lawsuits turned around and sued the band over technicalities regarding the case." - Rolling Stones, 2014. All that said, TOOL eventually won in March 2015. I have seen very few details about the case that did not come from members of the band, but the timing is the main reason I think this is the 'personal' meaning behind the song. I could be entirely wrong though and encourage anyone who knows more to chime in.
As the story goes, this is a song about Maynard's friend that the judge threw the book at on possession of Marijuana knowing dang well it wasn't even his. And to top it off, that judge was later disbarred in a host of reasons including possession of many things including Marijuana.
I always got the impression that Judges and juries put people in jail for weed, then they go home and use themselves. Not so much now because it’s legal in most states.
I find with Tool all 4 members can go off on their own timing You need to pick 1 and rock that one groove the fun part is switching members Having just turned 60 i grew up and worship the rock gods Rush Sabbath Zep Floyd ect.Tool took bits from all them and stepped it up to this organic machine that will blow your mind but never over do it They own you while you listen to them And i take a ride every time i hear them
PSA- Just keep in mind a person is only a hypocrite when they apply a standard to someone else, that they don’t to themselves. Request: HelloHihey- Lifesavas
Rhythm, Doc? They've got "polyrhythm". Also, taking "moral blindness" with me (not that you need any help proving your point.) Thanks for seeing me, Doc.
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While he does say "ganja, please" you are absolutely correct it's one of the usual Tool misdirects. I think "high" is more a reference to "on your high horse", to go with "house of cards"/"glass houses and throwing stones"/"pot calling the kettle black"/"kangaroo courts" and just plain being ill-informed while accusing others of being wrong. The mirror bit is about introspection and making sure you're not the liar trying to lawyer your way out of things with logic fallacies and bad information. Most people that are angry at another for being a certain way actually are afraid of being that themselves or have their own issues internally that they can't stand to see in the world. Try to control the outside because they feel helpless to control themselves. Which is a form of being high on your own supply.
And then lemon juice was used by actors to effect tears in scenes where they needed to appear to cry, and "shades of cozened indigo" are deceptive levels of acting sad (blue) for another, false empathy, virtue signalling. All of which usually comes with those that are up on their high horse acting better than those they are emotionally bullying.
Great analysis! Thanks for sharing
Thank you. I'm so tired of hearing "it's about weed" 🤦♂️
@@LanceThompsonKssooneror it’s about the judicial system, because the lawyer and kangaroo court references
I love your channel. Thank you❤
Being high on their high horse.
Great reaction!
I believe "mirror show me, what's the difference" is an allusion to the magic mirror in Snow White where the queen would always ask the magic mirror questions and it had to answer truthfully.
Please do Invincible. Your reactions are the best❤
One of my favorites from that album.
it was great again
The Pot… “pot calling the kettle black”. It’s an old saying. Don’t point your finger at me without looking at yourself. You pissed on my kettle while you’re a pot. Both items are the same thing by different names. The hypocrisy theme you mentioned.
The basic premise of hypocrisy is pretty clear, and is a good message in itself.
I like to overanalyze, though, so I'm going to do that here.
I've seen people say that it is about the hypocrisy of the legal system in regard to nonviolent drug crimes.
Some people have suggested it was directed at Led Zeppelin, seemingly because TOOL covered No Quarter, and this song says "Eyeballs deep in Muddy Waters...". I also know that Willie Dixon sued Led Zeppelin for using lyrics from Muddy Waters' "You Need Love" for "Whole Lotta Love", as he was the writer of the original.
Interestingly, the only time I can find that TOOL was accused of plagiarism was when Kurt Cobain called TOOL's Sober video "a shameless rip-off" of the Quay Brothers. Though, it feels more like an inspiration, akin to the songs that Nirvana drew from for some of their riffs or drumming.
====Lyrical Interpretation====
"Eyehole deep in muddy waters", "Eyeballs deep in muddy waters, Your balls deep in muddy waters" seems like an obvious connection to the earlier mentioned Willie Dixon v Led Zeppelin, but also that one is in deep trouble but can't even see it.
"You practically raised the dead" comes right after the first Muddy Waters line, I don't have much for this one other than possibly the accusation makes the accused role their eyes to the point where they look like a zombie.
"Rob the grave to snow the cradle" Snow has an informal definition of "mislead or charm (someone) with elaborate and insincere words" that makes this seem to mean take (something) from the past and convince those too young to know better that it was yours.
"Steal, borrow, refer, save your shady inference" could be saying not to throw accusations without understanding the process used by the accused.
"Kangaroo done hung the juror with the innocent" and "Kangaroo done hung the guilty with the innocent" - A rigged, or otherwise unjust court case declaring something a crime at the harm of both the accused and the average citizen.
Cozen means to "trick or deceive" or "to obtain by deception." Indigo has been associated with "Profound thought, wisdom, devotion, trust, and justice," as well as "leadership and sacred significance." depending on the source. That would mean that "weeping shades of cozened indigo" could be interpreted as pretending to be harmed to gain a sense of legal or moral correctness on one's stance.
"Got lemon juice up in your eye" reinforces the false injustice narrative, while also adding a bit of 'you did it to yourself' to it. "Liar, lawyer; mirror show me, what's the difference?" Continues both the legal theme and deception for gain.
I believe that all the references to cannabis are primarily to sell that the accuser is not acting in a sober state of being, i.e. lacking clarity of mind. I like what you said about a "moral intoxication" though.
====SPECULATION BEYOND THIS POINT====
I just did some reading and timeline comparison and I think it might be directed toward TOOL's former artist Cam De Leon.
The Pot was released in 2006. Cam De Leon filed a lawsuit against TOOL in 2005, along with Hot Topic and Sony BMG Entertainment.
I don't know the full details, but from what I can gather in a short amount of time is that TOOL was approached by Hot Topic to release exclusive merchandise, somewhere along the way it came up that the art may not have been TOOL's to use in that manner without offering more compensation to Cam De Leon. I imagine it was likely a wording issue in whatever contract the band signed with Cam De Leon, as "An insurance company that Tool thought would defend it against lawsuits turned around and sued the band over technicalities regarding the case." - Rolling Stones, 2014. All that said, TOOL eventually won in March 2015.
I have seen very few details about the case that did not come from members of the band, but the timing is the main reason I think this is the 'personal' meaning behind the song.
I could be entirely wrong though and encourage anyone who knows more to chime in.
Another great Tool reaction and spot on assessment in my opinion!
As the story goes, this is a song about Maynard's friend that the judge threw the book at on possession of Marijuana knowing dang well it wasn't even his. And to top it off, that judge was later disbarred in a host of reasons including possession of many things including Marijuana.
I always got the impression that Judges and juries put people in jail for weed, then they go home and use themselves. Not so much now because it’s legal in most states.
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I find with Tool all 4 members can go off on their own timing You need to pick 1 and rock that one groove the fun part is switching members Having just turned 60 i grew up and worship the rock gods Rush Sabbath Zep Floyd ect.Tool took bits from all them and stepped it up to this organic machine that will blow your mind but never over do it They own you while you listen to them And i take a ride every time i hear them
Justin's bass solos are so satisfyingly weird.
PSA- Just keep in mind a person is only a hypocrite when they apply a standard to someone else, that they don’t to themselves.
Request: HelloHihey- Lifesavas
Rhythm, Doc? They've got "polyrhythm". Also, taking "moral blindness" with me (not that you need any help proving your point.) Thanks for seeing me, Doc.
would love to see you do sleep token! (any of them)
You like the covers he does
Do you like the way Will Ramos's covers of sleep token 🤘🇺🇲🇺🇲🤘
@@ElkSlayer8172 Yep they're all good
Will Ramos's cover of Rain and Chokehold 🤘🇺🇲🇺🇲🤘
Please do Devin Townsend's Spirits Will Collide
as soon i saw this cliked on it
High horse
You should analyze maybe man by AJR!!
Hypocrisy exposed…
Do you still take clients? My Ex keeps telling me I need therapy. ;-p