Probably one of the most beautifully written pieces of music ever. I just love how meaningful, and non-pop it is. Maynard is the best vocalist still alive. Second to none.
to me this song is about finding himself. but realizing he isnt what he thought. hes searching for the person he believes he can be, but is nowhere to be found.
i think you are spot on. if you listen to Maynard around the time of Lateralus with Tool/Mer de Noms with APC... he *has* it, he *has* at least a hold on 'humility',, The Collective, connection.... he doesn't act or talk like he feels like the 'pied piper' who is followed and adored.... and i dont know how or why it happened but somewhere along the way (not that i don't love the music) it seemed that all of that slipped away from him. he was arrogant in his interviews, he would sometimes act hypocritical, he was spreading himself too thin and yet still feeling adored so he went with it. i am not the only one who noticed this change. look through comments mostly during the Pusifer phase, watch an interview when he first starts talking about his Vineyard.... i have had long time Tool fans say to me 'what the hell happened to Maynard?' *however* i think it is very brave of him to actually admit to it and try to work it out in his music this way. the Maynard that he knows he can be and had a good strong grasp on is what he is locking his sights on because he knows he can be that and not a bloated corpse crippled by adoration or whatever it was that caused him to lose hold of himself for a while....
This song to me means he's in love with someone can can't show it "showing only bits and pieces". Maybe someone he can't have it someone that is taken already. It's hard to hold on and to hold on to how he pictures her. He's waiting around for the light to betray her allocation. Maybe waiting for the person to not be with whoever they are with. The adoration is killing him but he can't show it too much. Maybe the pied piper is the person that his crush is with. Just my take.
I once found a co worker facedown dead in our hotel room. body was roughly 11 hours old. A moment I will not forget soon. that's what I think of when I hear that lyrics.
This song is about his Mom who had been in a coma most of his life. He waits for her to wake up so he can know her. The song Judith is also about his Mom. He sings about her finding her way out, he wonders if she's there anymore. It's sad.
considering all their music is metaphorically against religion and or a corrupt system as well as many other bands you need to think outside the box a bit more. not trying to be rude just most people don't look deep enough
these are all our different points of view from where each of us is sitting... to me none of them mentioned are about his mom alone, but are more spiritual, like a river, in and out of the shadows of the head. The river of energy, seen and unseen. His picture of his mom, is a search for her spirit. His morning... until dawn. lol Bits and pieces are the bits of truth to the subtle energies of our loved ones trying to let us know they are ok, and it is only us that is morning.... idk, I could go on and on and say a bunch of confusing words to confuse, convince and push my control, LOL! but no thank you! There is too many that do that with selfish intent. Peace & God Bless ;)
+Giselle Jeanville youtube pls :\ always needing to explain things that shouldn't have to be. I prefer your personal interpretation, it's touching and very fitting.
It is NOT allocution, the correct lyric is ELOCUTION!!! Copying and pasting from Google is lazy and greatly increases the odds that you're going to get the lyrics wrong. It's very clearly audible in the song that Maynard says ELocution. Listen to it and correct your dang lyrics.
It's hard to determine which and I have found different sources saying either allocution or elocution. Both word deals with emphasizing speech or public speaking. However, allocution means authoritarian speech or making a ruling. I think allocution is more fitting because is seems to fit the tone of this song. Unless someone can post a link with the official lyrics, its a toss up.
Maynard's vocal sound in this really reminds me of "Polar Bear" from Puscifer. I also feel this is the weakest of the 3-4 new APC songs we've been treated to. I like the Doomed and Feathers better
I could listen to this over and over.
Roberta Yurkovich I did, 94 times O_O
Same here
That's exactly how I feel. This song speaks to me.
I do
ME TOO! This was my bro's and me's song as we drove out to kayak on down the riverrrR! :)
Maynard is deep his songs inspire soul and care for kindness to all
Probably one of the most beautifully written pieces of music ever. I just love how meaningful, and non-pop it is. Maynard is the best vocalist still alive. Second to none.
I like reading what people think the songs about.
Dusty Springer what's your thoughts?
I like long walks on the beach and taking shits while reading comments.
This may be the best song I've ever listened to.
A perfect circle is good at doing that
to me this song is about finding himself. but realizing he isnt what he thought. hes searching for the person he believes he can be, but is nowhere to be found.
as I look into the mirror seeing myself, and realizing I'm a stranger in my own eyes , and realizing I'm still holding demons down....
michaelc mahlum wow...thats Deep ...probably spot on too
actually i believe in my own opinion most of the lyrics are metaphorically against a corrupt system and or religion in all their music.
hes talking about a chick.. that i would put money on
i think you are spot on. if you listen to Maynard around the time of Lateralus with Tool/Mer de Noms with APC... he *has* it, he *has* at least a hold on 'humility',, The Collective, connection.... he doesn't act or talk like he feels like the 'pied piper' who is followed and adored.... and i dont know how or why it happened but somewhere along the way (not that i don't love the music) it seemed that all of that slipped away from him. he was arrogant in his interviews, he would sometimes act hypocritical, he was spreading himself too thin and yet still feeling adored so he went with it. i am not the only one who noticed this change. look through comments mostly during the Pusifer phase, watch an interview when he first starts talking about his Vineyard.... i have had long time Tool fans say to me 'what the hell happened to Maynard?'
*however* i think it is very brave of him to actually admit to it and try to work it out in his music this way. the Maynard that he knows he can be and had a good strong grasp on is what he is locking his sights on because he knows he can be that and not a bloated corpse crippled by adoration or whatever it was that caused him to lose hold of himself for a while....
Masterpiece!!!! ❤
Awsome song! I could put this on repeat and be happy!
Same
One of my very favorite songs in this world. 🥀
I love this song.
WTF NEVER HEARD THIS SONG BEFORE!
OMG CAPS LOCK.
Upvoting for the amazement of the glorious CAPS.
This is just pure bliss
"Showing only bits and pieces till the light betrays you and your empty allocution"
elocution
Everyone has to seek their own investigation of the truth, but I believe that he is speaking to all of us
at the part where he says "searching your eyes" ect it reminded me of a diffrernt song but i don't remember it
Seether - words are weapons
moving in and out of the shadow its no easy mission. holding on to holding on to how i piture... dammit i can relate my life in this lyrics
It's about trying to forgive someone who has to die for there past but hasn't changed and never will
Ahh....what?
This is awesome
breakdown from 3:33 to 4:05 when the hi-hat started hitting, I did some out of this world shit lol good stuff
wicked song
This song to me means he's in love with someone can can't show it "showing only bits and pieces". Maybe someone he can't have it someone that is taken already. It's hard to hold on and to hold on to how he pictures her. He's waiting around for the light to betray her allocation. Maybe waiting for the person to not be with whoever they are with. The adoration is killing him but he can't show it too much. Maybe the pied piper is the person that his crush is with. Just my take.
NOPE
New album 2018
I always thought he said "bloated carcess crippled me"
I once found a co worker facedown dead in our hotel room. body was roughly 11 hours old. A moment I will not forget soon. that's what I think of when I hear that lyrics.
He does say these lyrics. I was close enough live to hear it. 🖤
He's accused of doing wrong because the other party has done wrong by him. They're defending themselves by blaming him for thier actions.
14jsyn you like Synyster Fuckin Gates right?
Why do I always hear " searching your eyes for a hint of nutrition "?
I only like the begging to this song
This song is about his Mom who had been in a coma most of his life. He waits for her to wake up so he can know her. The song Judith is also about his Mom. He sings about her finding her way out, he wonders if she's there anymore. It's sad.
Wings for Marie as well. The lyrics speak for itself with that one
Great song I totally agree
considering all their music is metaphorically against religion and or a corrupt system as well as many other bands you need to think outside the box a bit more. not trying to be rude just most people don't look deep enough
Couldn't agree more girl. Like the other person mentioned , Wings For Marie Part 1&2 as well.
these are all our different points of view from where each of us is sitting... to me none of them mentioned are about his mom alone, but are more spiritual, like a river, in and out of the shadows of the head. The river of energy, seen and unseen. His picture of his mom, is a search for her spirit. His morning... until dawn. lol Bits and pieces are the bits of truth to the subtle energies of our loved ones trying to let us know they are ok, and it is only us that is morning.... idk, I could go on and on and say a bunch of confusing words to confuse, convince and push my control, LOL! but no thank you! There is too many that do that with selfish intent. Peace & God Bless ;)
So if someone could show me a song that's like these opening vocals all the way through that'd be great.
there's a number of Puscifer songs you would very much enjoy, same vocalist if you weren't aware
and TOOL, A Perfect Circle......^^^^^ James Maynard K. is BADASS
Generator, It would be great if you could list some...
agostina
the rapture
I fuckin love this song
Paige Saunders watch your mouth young lady
Still prefer this version...
It is elocution not allocution.
+Giselle Jeanville there are 5 rules or mode's to public speaking elocution is one part of the 5
+Giselle Jeanville youtube pls :\ always needing to explain things that shouldn't have to be. I prefer your personal interpretation, it's touching and very fitting.
nope allocation
+Maritza Piccarillo he was just expanding on the point you made, calm down.
ALLOCUTION does NOT properly fit the song. ELOCUTION is the correct lyric.
DEXTER ...APKFW2GARYIN..KAOT
ego death
It is NOT allocution, the correct lyric is ELOCUTION!!! Copying and pasting from Google is lazy and greatly increases the odds that you're going to get the lyrics wrong. It's very clearly audible in the song that Maynard says ELocution. Listen to it and correct your dang lyrics.
im not too sure... does he say al as ow.... or is it el like you say...wheres your source..
It's hard to determine which and I have found different sources saying either allocution or elocution. Both word deals with emphasizing speech or public speaking. However, allocution means authoritarian speech or making a ruling. I think allocution is more fitting because is seems to fit the tone of this song. Unless someone can post a link with the official lyrics, its a toss up.
Maynard's vocal sound in this really reminds me of "Polar Bear" from Puscifer. I also feel this is the weakest of the 3-4 new APC songs we've been treated to. I like the Doomed and Feathers better
For me this song is about outrage culture and virtue signalling. Your public positions betrays your real life and hypocrisy.