My father is not a Tool fan, or a metal head at all, but he loved this tune when I played it for him... I often visualise using this as his eulogy one day. Set as I am, in my ways and my arrogance....
when dad passed back in november at 45 from a heart attack we went into the hospital room to see the body. "day light dims leaving cold fluorescence.. difficult to see you in this light". those lyrics were the only thing playing in my head over and over. its hard losing a parent.
I'm so glad somebody noticed that as well a lot of people miss that part or don't correlate the guitar or Maynard's voice as crying but that's exactly what it is. It's a part of mourning, just so beautifully done.
@@em83998 It's after the second time Maynard screams "give me my wings". 19:20 timeslot on this particular video. The guitar weeps then Maynard at 19:42
"Difficult to see you in this light." I love the double meaning of that line. Difficult to physically see you in the lighting of this room, or atmosphere or what have you. But also difficult in an emotional and philosophical light. Seeing what was his mother in a new light. The new light of seeing her dead, the light of seeing her as a person no longer with him, the light of seeing her as someone relegated only now to the past. There's so much depth and meaning in just those couple lines. So rich and full of power. Some of his finest lyrical writing in that short phrase.
You're so right in the multiple meanings behind these lyrics. The guy just has a gift with making us feel so many different ways from just one line. Even before that line, "daylight dims leaving cold fluorescents." You could take that as the lights that hospitals have in having to visit her constantly seeing these low dimmed lights over and over as the daylight falls. It's just a masterpiece of writing and everything about it.
These two are probably the best song ever written IMO. Each member of the band delivered so much to this song plus the emotional background. Just quite amazing!!!
Having seen my mother in the cold fluorescent lights of the morgue, this song cuts me deep. I love it, but it can leave me weeping if I’m not prepared for it.
Maynard actually said his music is his own therapeutic process which is really cool, you can see his growth from anger and aggression to spiritual healing
It's fascinating to watch over the years how this has evolved with him. From Opiate, Eulogy, to Judith with APC, then Wings 1&2... We get to see him dealing with the stages of grief in the music.
I’ve always said that if you don’t cry while listening to this that you’re heartless lol but I could see the struggle in your eyes. This song is extremely powerful and I’m glad you experienced it 😊
You're paying so much attention to the lyrics in this song the first time that you miss the amazing bass riffs by Justin just dancing on the way up to the clouds.
I loved this song from the start, mainly 10000 days. It wasn't till today when I listened to this post and read the lyrics that it hit my on why this is my favorite Tool song. I fell into drinking and drugs after my Nan "Grandmother" Gertrude Coburn passed away. Thank you for this journey! She was my Judith Marie! Now excuse me while I cry!
Saw this live and some asshole in the crowd threw something at Maynard just before the finale and he walked off stage. Brutal. The bass in this song is masterclass level stuff.
Just the different vocal patterns and notes he goes with in this song convey such a wide range of emotions, surrounding such a significant event. It's astounding. It's like 10 songs in one. A masterpiece. I appreciate seeing you kind of take a back seat to the music and just listening. It's refreshing to see, really helps connect with the person listening, you. Appreciate your honesty.
Maynards lyrics and the bands instrumentation are a perfect fit. It’s incredible and emotionally beautiful to hear it all come together. Very powerful.
Some Tool music requires the listener to be patient, but man is that patience rewarded every, single time. You picked a fantastic band to react to, it'll attract views like mine. I like that you don't 'over-react' but instead allow the song to play without interrupting every minute. Great job.
These 2 I have to get in the right headspace for. I was lucky enough to hear them live and......words fail. I get goosebumps just thinking about that. This is probably the greatest musical tribute to a lost loved one I"ve ever heard.
Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance, Burden of proof tossed upon non believers, You were my witness, my eyes and my evidence, Judith Marie, unconditional one. Right in the feels... every fucking time.
Kudos goes out to you my brotha', for provided a honest and genuine reaction to a "eulogy' of the utmost reverence and LOVE...Truth be told; this track is usually skipped by me(most times than not..), which is somewhat sacrilegious/blasphemous, as TOOL(and MAYNARD in particular, along with his other AMAZING emotional and sonic outlets: A Perfect Circle and Puscifer)HAS BEEN/IS AND WILL FOREVER BE; my cathartic obtainment...Because if I'm not writing/recording myself, I'm pursuing personal and interpersonal development and wisdom within their unequivically expressed emotion, both through the Unmatched playing and singing/songwriting that these 4 beautiful spirits manufacture together; as I play their albums from AENEMA forward; start to finish BUT these two tracks have me emotionally arrested EVERYTIME! simply put; these amazing human beings are as close to a or 'THE' "trinity" as I've ever felt: thus; THE Quad Trinity ;-). Thanks for the perspective and I'm interested and hopeful for what the entirety of this album and my new favorite record: FEAR INOCULUM, will envoke within you, SO until I watch your next thoughtful reaction; PEACE, LOVE AND GOOD HAPPINESS STUFF Buddy ohh and furthermore, ill become a patron member soon enough as well good buddy, no worries and thanks lol
You mentioned that the instrumentals kind of are consistent with the story and tone of lyrics and i would say to keep that expectation for rosetta stoned. Cuz its a hard song to apreciate initially but the lyrics kinda help paint a picture of why the song is so chaotic.
The way maynard describes his mother going home kinda reminds of the movie lovely bones, totally different scenario but same dealing with loss and moving on
Took me about 10,000 times playing this before I realized it Sounds like wings moving @ beginning before guitar kicks in. I absolutely love this song. Hear something new every time ❤
In all my life I have never come across a band that can express such feeling and emotion in the sounds they produce along with poignant lyrics and tones this song is a true masterpiece
Break down in tears every time I listen to this. Then feel the urgent need to call my mom and dad and tell them that I love them. So glad they are both still here on this planet, but both pushing 80 they are in the late phase of life and any day it might end. One day soon they will be gone and life will have to move on even though it might seem impossible. How Maynard and the boys were able to make this piece of art so real is incredible and only possible to make by going through it yourself. That he was able to put words to it in this way is such a gift to the rest of us, completely blows my guts into 10,000 pieces.
I'm so glad you're enjoying this album, it's my favourite. Wings + 10KD are definitely a great experience, so complex, so subtle, so touching. The thing is... you've still got the best half of the album lying ahead. The Pot is groovy, intense and very unique within the Tool catalogue; Lipan Conjuring + Lost Keys + Rosetta Stoned are so atmospheric, diverse and impactful they almost become overwhelming in the best possible way; and Intension + Right in two are just an unforgettable journey. If you liked Wings + 10KD, you better buckle up, there's still so much to discover.
His mother had a stroke and was paralyzed when he was 11, the song Jimmy is about him growing up while seeing her deal with her tribulations. she lived 10,000 days or about 27 years before her before passing. Maynard would of been 38 at the time. She did not like the subjects his music approached being a very devout Christian but from my understanding she attended a lot of their early concerts. She remained a steadfast Christian despite her church’s congregation judging her. They believed God was punishing her for some sin, that’s what he was referring to the “Collective Judas” aka hypocritical believers. Maynard didn’t keep to her beliefs growing up but respected them hence the religious imagery he uses. RIP Judith Marie Keenan We thank you for your sacrifice and for all you have done to bring up Maynard. For you have touched all of our lived even through we have never met you. ❤️🕊
I've enjoyed your reactions, but haven't commented much or at all. I appreciate this reaction. I saw you gulp (swallow) a couple of times. I've listened to these two songs for many years and still cannot get through them without choking up. To me, these two songs are obviously about Maynard's Journey mourning over his beloved mother's struggle and death. But these two songs also, to me, show how connected each member of the band is as well. I mean the music is just as powerful as the lyricism. They really show how connected to each other as a band.
Super solid react video, man. Unfortunately there isn't much to talk about other than just simply how beautiful these tracks are, and how deep they dig into our beings while listening. I think you did it very, very well. Good on you
Why I get punched in the gut at that same part.. after 15 years.. Still.. Adam's brilliance in getting the tone of anguish from the lyric and dragging that moment out. Giving us the opportunity to visualise what it meant for Maynard, and what it means for the listener. Never found another song part so powerful.
Hey man, really enjoying the discovering tool series, I've been into them since aenima came out, i think i enjoy their music more now than ever before, i listened to these tracks for years, not knowing the lyrics and meaning and it's still so powerful and affecting.
The noise at the start and the beginning is the sound a hospital respirator makes. Most likely the noise that was in the background of the long time Maynard spent with his mom in the hospital.
Really good reaction. Been waiting for this one for a while. Just throwing it out there as a sugestion. Aesop Rock's album "Spirit World Feild Guide" is amazing.
Ok so besides from tool and radiohead i think you should react to a band called "godspeed you black emperor" whould reccomend to start with a song called " dead flag blues" its just 👌👌
Great reaction. This album is amazing. Adam is a beast in this track as well as the rest of the band but I just love how Adam rides the wave in this one.
"Fetch me the Spirit the Son and the Father"...From that point on for the next minute or so, and including the buildup before it...has there been a more powerful segment ever performed? I don't know.
Tool has been a huge part of my listening throughout the years and it never disappoints. If you get a chance you should react to Nightwish - Ghost love score - live (official) Wacken 2013 concert. Now that will open up another rabbit hole you won´t want to get out of.
Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended, it's time now, my time now, give me my, give me my WIIIIINGS. As a non-religious person, this line gives me goosebumps. It'd be cool if heaven turns out to be real, but I have to see for myself before I live my life by a religion
as a non-religious person also - the "you were my witness, my eyes, my evidence" is so unbelievably accepting of someone else's choices. Saying how he still isn't religious, but seeing *how* his mother kept her faith all throughout/despite her paralysis was evidence enough, even to an atheist, that religion can help others get through life, even in the most unimaginably awful circumstances. He went from writing "Judith" to that line in just over 5 years which shows so much growth, and willingness to look beyond even your most entrenched beliefs in favour of something greater. Religion is most useful on a personal level, and Judith Marie Keenan was a shining example of that. His most philosophically understanding lyric, for me. ❤✌
My opinion is that since she suffered for so long, and kept faithful throughout, she comes to the gates with fists clenched, and almost pissed off that she was given such a raw deal. Through Maynards lyrics (and his state of a nonbeliever) has him writing this as if she is demanding she be given her wings. No one deserves it more, and the fact that Maynard doesn't believe in the same stuff, has him writing this from a different mood as to how you would address your God. I see her at the gates, demanding a reception that brings the Son, Father, and Spirit down to receive her and gift her her wings right upon entry. And to look God right in the eyes and demand nothing less. This is definitely a tribute to his mother, but also as a nonbeliever, you can totally feel how Maynard is basically telling God he better fucking receive his mom and give her everything she deserves because her faith never faltered even though God was such an asshole to her. This is Maynard telling his mom to walk right up to the gates and demand that God pay up.
Just please do me a favor when you’re done with tool you have to check out Maynard other bands APC and Puscifer , he’s the greatest songwriter/ front man of his time
I know every every transcription of the lyrics online says "This little light of mine a gift you passed onto me," but if you listen closely, I'm SURE he's saying "glitch." I don't see Maynard as thinking Christian faith is a gift. But it totally makes sense for him to consider the tiny inkling of faith he still holds from what his mother taught him as a mental glitch of sorts that he's using here one last time, letting that light shine a final time for the sake of his mother, hoping for her sake that what she believed was true and she's getting everything she deserved wherever she is now.
All of this is open to interpretation but this is how I've conceived it, it is also important to point out that a lot of folks believe these two songs are actually part 3 and 4 of the "Maynards Mom saga" with Jimmy from the Aenima album being Part 1 and "Judith: from A perfect Circle being part 2, in the Judith song he is literally screaming at his mother for worshiping God/Christ...the actual lyric - "Fuck your God , your Lord and your Christ, He did this to you", hence the religious over tones you're picking up on, in these two songs, separated intentionally he deals with two things, in Part 1 she is actually passing, it is open for interpretation again but the "difficult to see you in this light" the cold fluorescence is after she has passed and he's looking at her, could be the hospital room, could be the morgue, but she is definitely gone, and I believe that is signified by Danny's huge Boom at the end , perhaps the closing of a door, or even worse maybe a coffin, but she's gone, in Part 2, he is now telling her and hoping that this God that he has doubted is there for his mother, he tells her to go to the gates and demand her wings, he tells her to look her maker in the eyes and declare whom she is.......he has matured and accepted his mothers beliefs and labeled her a "pillar of faith", he is at peace with it, and believes she is in a better place, even if he has his fingers crossed....the man is a lyrical genius, and this band is next level....thanks for sharing this with us, as always these songs brought out strong emotions from me, thanks
This song makes me cry every time. Especially him saying he'll use his, "little light of mine, that you gave me, to guide you on your way home," "fetch me the spirit, the son, and the father," and "give me my wings!" Also, the very end. But the whole thing is so complex -- I hate the church that said you were wrong with God when you got paralyzed, but you have nothing but faith, even when you should abandon your Christ like he did you. Those assholes don't hold a candle to you and they'll be lost without you. And even though I have been nasty about your religion, you definitely passed your faith on to me and you have saved me (an awful unbeliever) and deserve to be sainted, and I'm here to advocate for you and send you on your way--meeting you, finally, where you need me to.
Just an amazing song. I've listened to this album at least 100 times and it brings emotions out every time. Excited to see you go through the rest of this album and then on to Fear Innoculum. Rosetta Stoned is probably my favorite Tool song. Any thoughts of maybe trying to jump into Rush when you are done with Tool? Not only the greatest drummer of all time but one of the best lyricists in Neil Peart. I'm 100% sure you would enjoy it.
"GIVE ME MY, GIVE ME MY WIIINNNGGGS!"
Man, what an emotional gut punch that line is. So powerful.
I can’t listen to this song without shedding a tear after losing my mom. Kicks me in the guts hard.
My father is not a Tool fan, or a metal head at all, but he loved this tune when I played it for him... I often visualise using this as his eulogy one day. Set as I am, in my ways and my arrogance....
I try to avoid thinking about my mom's final days. So listening to this song reminds of painful memories that are really hard to bear.
@@absolutezero6423 I'm so sorry. She'll never know pain again.
when dad passed back in november at 45 from a heart attack we went into the hospital room to see the body. "day light dims leaving cold fluorescence.. difficult to see you in this light". those lyrics were the only thing playing in my head over and over. its hard losing a parent.
I hear you. Lost my dad a couple of years ago.
"10,000 days in the fire" part always break me
For sure. I always try to sing along when I listen, but inevitably my voice always cracks on that line.
This will make you want to call your mom and tell her you love them if you’re able.
A tip : you can watch movies on KaldroStream. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies these days.
@Vincent Ari Yea, been using kaldroStream for months myself =)
The guitar is weeping and when Maynard comes in with the crying it’s pure Magic
I'm so glad somebody noticed that as well a lot of people miss that part or don't correlate the guitar or Maynard's voice as crying but that's exactly what it is. It's a part of mourning, just so beautifully done.
@@em83998 It's after the second time Maynard screams "give me my wings". 19:20 timeslot on this particular video. The guitar weeps then Maynard at 19:42
"Difficult to see you in this light." I love the double meaning of that line. Difficult to physically see you in the lighting of this room, or atmosphere or what have you. But also difficult in an emotional and philosophical light. Seeing what was his mother in a new light. The new light of seeing her dead, the light of seeing her as a person no longer with him, the light of seeing her as someone relegated only now to the past. There's so much depth and meaning in just those couple lines. So rich and full of power. Some of his finest lyrical writing in that short phrase.
Also the light of seeing her as a truly good person rather than a dupe.
@@cormyat07 Yes! Thank you!
You're so right in the multiple meanings behind these lyrics. The guy just has a gift with making us feel so many different ways from just one line. Even before that line, "daylight dims leaving cold fluorescents." You could take that as the lights that hospitals have in having to visit her constantly seeing these low dimmed lights over and over as the daylight falls. It's just a masterpiece of writing and everything about it.
A hug for anyone that needs it.
🤗
Tell your loved ones how valued they are while you can.
These two are probably the best song ever written IMO. Each member of the band delivered so much to this song plus the emotional background. Just quite amazing!!!
The sound at the end is the fluttering of her wings.
Wow..i never thought of that.
That’s correct!
And the slamming shut of the coffin lid at the end of wings for marie part 1
@@chrisdmackey 😂
Justin revolutionized the bass guitar on this album.
Agreed!!!
This two songs he plays with his fingers, which gives a pretty cool vibe than the standard agressive picking.
Yea Justin went off
Yup, again
Now listen to this 5-6 more times... feeling the lyrics each time... and don't shed a tear.
I dare you.
You are asking the impossible!
a million x thumbs up!!!
Having seen my mother in the cold fluorescent lights of the morgue, this song cuts me deep. I love it, but it can leave me weeping if I’m not prepared for it.
Maynard actually said his music is his own therapeutic process which is really cool, you can see his growth from anger and aggression to spiritual healing
It's fascinating to watch over the years how this has evolved with him. From Opiate, Eulogy, to Judith with APC, then Wings 1&2... We get to see him dealing with the stages of grief in the music.
@@CybrSlydr Jimmy and The Patient too
I’ve always said that if you don’t cry while listening to this that you’re heartless lol but I could see the struggle in your eyes. This song is extremely powerful and I’m glad you experienced it 😊
The bass is driving this song Gives me chills.
Danny, in the background, on Wings for Marie (Pt 1), has to be one of the most underrated performances in Tool’s catalog.
Great reaction...These were heavy songs for sure ... FYI Lipan Conjuring, lost keys and Rosetta Stoned. ALL go together
The BASS
I imagine the whole song is what's going on while he was at her death bed.
Man i cannot wait for you to do fear inoculum album holy smokes...
Agreed. So good. Invincible is my favorite Tool track.
He's gonna lose his mind with Pneuma and 7empest
Culling voices I love. Don't you dare.
You're paying so much attention to the lyrics in this song the first time that you miss the amazing bass riffs by Justin just dancing on the way up to the clouds.
Definitely keep the lyrics up for the next songs. They're AMAZING. Especially for Rosetta Stoned. It will sound like a wall of noise without them lol.
Haha yeah very true
Can't do Rosetta with out lyrics..it is madness..lo
Something something dmt, something something birkenstocks, lol
“Fetch me the spirit, the son, and the father.” He wants her to be strong again
His vocals on “high is the way but our eyes are upon the ground”... Beyond stunning. Actually I think Adam is harmonizing with vocals as well
I don't listen to these two tracks very often but it's a visceral experience every time. I feel it all the way down into my bones.
I loved this song from the start, mainly 10000 days. It wasn't till today when I listened to this post and read the lyrics that it hit my on why this is my favorite Tool song. I fell into drinking and drugs after my Nan "Grandmother" Gertrude Coburn passed away. Thank you for this journey! She was my Judith Marie! Now excuse me while I cry!
Saw this live and some asshole in the crowd threw something at Maynard just before the finale and he walked off stage. Brutal. The bass in this song is masterclass level stuff.
... come on .............. (fucking hell !)
And I agree ! The bass is sick !!!
Wtf! Why I otta! Where is that dude, so I can go strangle em!
I image he got manhandled after that idiot move.
@@MaynardsSpaceship probably, but it’s sucked man...they came back on and played lateralus but it was a short set.
The joy to all this is not only the discovery of great music. But you get to take it forward with you,
Let the tears flow. It means the music touched your soul
This is such a wonderful and powerful song(s). Part 2 is one of the best songs ever written IMO. Its so beautifully written, musically and lyrically.
Just the different vocal patterns and notes he goes with in this song convey such a wide range of emotions, surrounding such a significant event. It's astounding. It's like 10 songs in one. A masterpiece. I appreciate seeing you kind of take a back seat to the music and just listening. It's refreshing to see, really helps connect with the person listening, you. Appreciate your honesty.
It's songs like these that make you feel grateful we have music to help us process existence
Maynards lyrics and the bands instrumentation are a perfect fit. It’s incredible and emotionally beautiful to hear it all come together. Very powerful.
Some Tool music requires the listener to be patient, but man is that patience rewarded every, single time. You picked a fantastic band to react to, it'll attract views like mine. I like that you don't 'over-react' but instead allow the song to play without interrupting every minute. Great job.
These 2 I have to get in the right headspace for. I was lucky enough to hear them live and......words fail. I get goosebumps just thinking about that. This is probably the greatest musical tribute to a lost loved one I"ve ever heard.
Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance,
Burden of proof tossed upon non believers,
You were my witness, my eyes and my evidence,
Judith Marie, unconditional one.
Right in the feels... every fucking time.
Such an emotional song and great reaction video man. It makes me nearly tear up as well and I'm only imagining the situation portrayed.
Kudos goes out to you my brotha', for provided a honest and genuine reaction to a "eulogy' of the utmost reverence and LOVE...Truth be told; this track is usually skipped by me(most times than not..), which is somewhat sacrilegious/blasphemous, as TOOL(and MAYNARD in particular, along with his other AMAZING emotional and sonic outlets: A Perfect Circle and Puscifer)HAS BEEN/IS AND WILL FOREVER BE; my cathartic obtainment...Because if I'm not writing/recording myself, I'm pursuing personal and interpersonal development and wisdom within their unequivically expressed emotion, both through the Unmatched playing and singing/songwriting that these 4 beautiful spirits manufacture together; as I play their albums from AENEMA forward; start to finish BUT these two tracks have me emotionally arrested EVERYTIME! simply put; these amazing human beings are as close to a or 'THE' "trinity" as I've ever felt: thus; THE Quad Trinity ;-). Thanks for the perspective and I'm interested and hopeful for what the entirety of this album and my new favorite record: FEAR INOCULUM, will envoke within you, SO until I watch your next thoughtful reaction; PEACE, LOVE AND GOOD HAPPINESS STUFF Buddy
ohh and furthermore, ill become a patron member soon enough as well good buddy, no worries and thanks lol
You mentioned that the instrumentals kind of are consistent with the story and tone of lyrics and i would say to keep that expectation for rosetta stoned. Cuz its a hard song to apreciate initially but the lyrics kinda help paint a picture of why the song is so chaotic.
Wings 2 is for me the best tool song. It has the irreproducible quality. Something like this will never come again.
The way maynard describes his mother going home kinda reminds of the movie lovely bones, totally different scenario but same dealing with loss and moving on
One of the most beautiful songs they’ve ever made!
Tears everytime. Everytime.
The tears always flow with this one.....
You did great here, PT2 is my fav song ever
Took me about 10,000 times playing this before I realized it Sounds like wings moving @ beginning before guitar kicks in. I absolutely love this song. Hear something new every time ❤
Man, I cried to this song. The message, it's so powerful. Thinking about my loved ones, and I must hold onto them dearly.
Aaahhh...you made it!! Awesome. I shall save this and enjoy later. I already know you love this one (two). Insanely good!
In all my life I have never come across a band that can express such feeling and emotion in the sounds they produce along with poignant lyrics and tones this song is a true masterpiece
This is why 10,000 Days is my favorite album. So much personal emotions poured into this record. Great reaction
The wooshing at the end is Judith getting her wings
Break down in tears every time I listen to this. Then feel the urgent need to call my mom and dad and tell them that I love them. So glad they are both still here on this planet, but both pushing 80 they are in the late phase of life and any day it might end. One day soon they will be gone and life will have to move on even though it might seem impossible. How Maynard and the boys were able to make this piece of art so real is incredible and only possible to make by going through it yourself. That he was able to put words to it in this way is such a gift to the rest of us, completely blows my guts into 10,000 pieces.
I'm so glad you're enjoying this album, it's my favourite. Wings + 10KD are definitely a great experience, so complex, so subtle, so touching. The thing is... you've still got the best half of the album lying ahead. The Pot is groovy, intense and very unique within the Tool catalogue; Lipan Conjuring + Lost Keys + Rosetta Stoned are so atmospheric, diverse and impactful they almost become overwhelming in the best possible way; and Intension + Right in two are just an unforgettable journey. If you liked Wings + 10KD, you better buckle up, there's still so much to discover.
His mother had a stroke and was paralyzed when he was 11, the song Jimmy is about him growing up while seeing her deal with her tribulations. she lived 10,000 days or about 27 years before her before passing. Maynard would of been 38 at the time. She did not like the subjects his music approached being a very devout Christian but from my understanding she attended a lot of their early concerts. She remained a steadfast Christian despite her church’s congregation judging her. They believed God was punishing her for some sin, that’s what he was referring to the “Collective Judas” aka hypocritical believers. Maynard didn’t keep to her beliefs growing up but respected them hence the religious imagery he uses.
RIP Judith Marie Keenan
We thank you for your sacrifice and for all you have done to bring up Maynard. For you have touched all of our lived even through we have never met you. ❤️🕊
I've enjoyed your reactions, but haven't commented much or at all. I appreciate this reaction. I saw you gulp (swallow) a couple of times. I've listened to these two songs for many years and still cannot get through them without choking up. To me, these two songs are obviously about Maynard's Journey mourning over his beloved mother's struggle and death. But these two songs also, to me, show how connected each member of the band is as well. I mean the music is just as powerful as the lyricism. They really show how connected to each other as a band.
Great reaction. Knew it would be cuz of how real you are. Song is an incredible tribute to his mom. Thanks for sharing your experience with it ✌🏼
OK, I finally caught up to you. Anxiously awaiting the next song, man. MunkeeOut
It's a doosy but Lipan Conjuring/Lost Keys/Rosetta Stones are all part of a connected story and should be listened to together.
Always assumed that was the beginning of the trip... could be wrong.
Yeah, kinda feels like a ritual
@@theterriblepuddle1830 it is the ritual that made the dude tripping balls
@@Qliphirot maybe that's where he left his pen?
Super solid react video, man. Unfortunately there isn't much to talk about other than just simply how beautiful these tracks are, and how deep they dig into our beings while listening. I think you did it very, very well. Good on you
Why I get punched in the gut at that same part.. after 15 years.. Still.. Adam's brilliance in getting the tone of anguish from the lyric and dragging that moment out. Giving us the opportunity to visualise what it meant for Maynard, and what it means for the listener.
Never found another song part so powerful.
i can't NOT cry hearing this song
Hey man, really enjoying the discovering tool series, I've been into them since aenima came out, i think i enjoy their music more now than ever before, i listened to these tracks for years, not knowing the lyrics and meaning and it's still so powerful and affecting.
The noise at the start and the beginning is the sound a hospital respirator makes. Most likely the noise that was in the background of the long time Maynard spent with his mom in the hospital.
Been looking forward to this one. It's gonna be special!
Culling voices reminds me of the intro to part 2. The slow/fast tempo oscillation
Such a cathartic letter of sorts to his passed mother. 🙏
Spot on with your reaction.
Right in two it will be one of the best songs that you can react
I cry everytime ❤
This wasn't initially my "favourite" TooL song. Over time and repeated listening it has grown to become what I think is their best work.
I love the echoes of "give me my..."
Really good reaction. Been waiting for this one for a while.
Just throwing it out there as a sugestion. Aesop Rock's album "Spirit World Feild Guide" is amazing.
The echo is used like an instrument itself
"Alright, now it's time for us to let you go".....
Haven't heard these in awhile. I must say,... WOW!!! Still not better than Pneuma, tho. Excited for you to get to it
Ok so besides from tool and radiohead i think you should react to a band called "godspeed you black emperor" whould reccomend to start with a song called " dead flag blues" its just 👌👌
Great reaction. This album is amazing. Adam is a beast in this track as well as the rest of the band but I just love how Adam rides the wave in this one.
😭 gets me every time!
"Fetch me the Spirit the Son and the Father"...From that point on for the next minute or so, and including the buildup before it...has there been a more powerful segment ever performed? I don't know.
It's always amusing to see people try to bob their head to the beat on the first listen of a tool song.
Tool has been a huge part of my listening throughout the years and it never disappoints. If you get a chance you should react to Nightwish - Ghost love score - live (official) Wacken 2013 concert. Now that will open up another rabbit hole you won´t want to get out of.
" this little light that you passed onto me"
Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended, it's time now, my time now, give me my, give me my WIIIIINGS.
As a non-religious person, this line gives me goosebumps. It'd be cool if heaven turns out to be real, but I have to see for myself before I live my life by a religion
as a non-religious person also - the "you were my witness, my eyes, my evidence" is so unbelievably accepting of someone else's choices. Saying how he still isn't religious, but seeing *how* his mother kept her faith all throughout/despite her paralysis was evidence enough, even to an atheist, that religion can help others get through life, even in the most unimaginably awful circumstances. He went from writing "Judith" to that line in just over 5 years which shows so much growth, and willingness to look beyond even your most entrenched beliefs in favour of something greater. Religion is most useful on a personal level, and Judith Marie Keenan was a shining example of that.
His most philosophically understanding lyric, for me. ❤✌
My opinion is that since she suffered for so long, and kept faithful throughout, she comes to the gates with fists clenched, and almost pissed off that she was given such a raw deal. Through Maynards lyrics (and his state of a nonbeliever) has him writing this as if she is demanding she be given her wings. No one deserves it more, and the fact that Maynard doesn't believe in the same stuff, has him writing this from a different mood as to how you would address your God.
I see her at the gates, demanding a reception that brings the Son, Father, and Spirit down to receive her and gift her her wings right upon entry. And to look God right in the eyes and demand nothing less.
This is definitely a tribute to his mother, but also as a nonbeliever, you can totally feel how Maynard is basically telling God he better fucking receive his mom and give her everything she deserves because her faith never faltered even though God was such an asshole to her.
This is Maynard telling his mom to walk right up to the gates and demand that God pay up.
Just please do me a favor when you’re done with tool you have to check out Maynard other bands APC and Puscifer , he’s the greatest songwriter/ front man of his time
Love this song but can’t wait for you to hear Rosetta stoned , something completely on its own wavelength
I know every every transcription of the lyrics online says "This little light of mine a gift you passed onto me," but if you listen closely, I'm SURE he's saying "glitch." I don't see Maynard as thinking Christian faith is a gift. But it totally makes sense for him to consider the tiny inkling of faith he still holds from what his mother taught him as a mental glitch of sorts that he's using here one last time, letting that light shine a final time for the sake of his mother, hoping for her sake that what she believed was true and she's getting everything she deserved wherever she is now.
He’s more of a believer since his mother passed away, you can read it clearly on his puscifer and APC lyrics too.
All of this is open to interpretation but this is how I've conceived it, it is also important to point out that a lot of folks believe these two songs are actually part 3 and 4 of the "Maynards Mom saga" with Jimmy from the Aenima album being Part 1 and "Judith: from A perfect Circle being part 2, in the Judith song he is literally screaming at his mother for worshiping God/Christ...the actual lyric - "Fuck your God
, your Lord and your Christ, He did this to you", hence the religious over tones you're picking up on, in these two songs, separated intentionally he deals with two things, in Part 1 she is actually passing, it is open for interpretation again but the "difficult to see you in this light" the cold fluorescence is after she has passed and he's looking at her, could be the hospital room, could be the morgue, but she is definitely gone, and I believe that is signified by Danny's huge Boom at the end , perhaps the closing of a door, or even worse maybe a coffin, but she's gone, in Part 2, he is now telling her and hoping that this God that he has doubted is there for his mother, he tells her to go to the gates and demand her wings, he tells her to look her maker in the eyes and declare whom she is.......he has matured and accepted his mothers beliefs and labeled her a "pillar of faith", he is at peace with it, and believes she is in a better place, even if he has his fingers crossed....the man is a lyrical genius, and this band is next level....thanks for sharing this with us, as always these songs brought out strong emotions from me, thanks
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This song makes me cry every time. Especially him saying he'll use his, "little light of mine, that you gave me, to guide you on your way home," "fetch me the spirit, the son, and the father," and "give me my wings!" Also, the very end. But the whole thing is so complex -- I hate the church that said you were wrong with God when you got paralyzed, but you have nothing but faith, even when you should abandon your Christ like he did you. Those assholes don't hold a candle to you and they'll be lost without you. And even though I have been nasty about your religion, you definitely passed your faith on to me and you have saved me (an awful unbeliever) and deserve to be sainted, and I'm here to advocate for you and send you on your way--meeting you, finally, where you need me to.
And the instrumentals are just AMAZINGLY accurate at giving us a whole environment to experience this within
You gotta do Judith by Perfect Circle if you haven't already.
are you ever going to do music videos?
Close your eyes. See the songs
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All he has to say is “Judith Marie” & my heart is in my throat. This is an utter masterpiece.
Just an amazing song. I've listened to this album at least 100 times and it brings emotions out every time. Excited to see you go through the rest of this album and then on to Fear Innoculum. Rosetta Stoned is probably my favorite Tool song. Any thoughts of maybe trying to jump into Rush when you are done with Tool? Not only the greatest drummer of all time but one of the best lyricists in Neil Peart. I'm 100% sure you would enjoy it.
This is one song that you have to read the lyrics as he sings. Not to do that is to do a huge disservice to the song.
My God! I'd love to know your Meyers Briggs personality type indicator! I'm a thankful INFJ,,
TOOL is a drawn of spirituality. Dive in the true meaning of the lírics help me every time. It's a kind of a Path...
React to Cupid-Yxng Kaz please.