I’ve been on the planet for 50 years now & for as long as I can remember I’ve always loved music & im proud to be a part of generation that not only altered the musical landscape we owned it & I can say without fear of doubt that TOOL is the best band on the planet ....no one comes close
After a lifetime of being a Tool fan i finally was able to see them live. It was hands down the best show I have ever been to. Everyone walking out after the show seemed like they were taken to another level.
He's singing about the state of California or the L.A. area in particular. About seeing it sink into the ocean after the bug earthquake. Arizona being land locked will suddenly have a bay. MJK lives in a small town in Arizona.
I am 59 yrs old and old school rock and electric blues. Led Zepellin, ZZ Top, Black Sabbath, Muddy Waters and so forth. I heard tool on Sirrus radio but I discovered them this past week, meaning I paid attention to their lyrics, music and their lead singer, Maynard, is unreal.
I never thought of the 'learn to swim' as problems building up. Interesting. I never thought of it that way. This is why I watch these reactions, to see other interpretations and learn more!
"Learn to Swim" Through The Bullshit of LA, or anywhere that rewards plastic and fake. Learn to Swim Through the onslaught of Willful and Celebrated ignorance, .Learn to swim in this new Social construct, or Drown in the resulting Cesspool by becoming one with it..
I just saw Tool live on Friday night, they should be witnessed live AT ALL COSTS! I've seen many bands and I've never seen anything like the Tool gig. They're definately worth travelling to see too. Bucket list band y'all!
Ms DarkstaR I think he gets way to many comments to read them all. Was hoping he’d see this one. Probably didn’t. But he’s got really genuine reactions.
You get it! I really do love your uploads and seeing you experience certain songs for the first time I get jealous of you. I'll never experience that again.
I think what's grooviest about these reactions is how open people are now to listen to music not in their lane. When this came out, rap fans listened to rap, metalheads to metal, and we kind of stuck to ourselves. But now rappers are listening to Tool, pop artists are listening to hip-hop, metal artists are vibing on pop, everybody's checking out stuff from each other in ways we didn't before. It's really nifty how all the "tribes" are meeting, interacting, and appreciating each other more and more. It makes me hopeful for our future, because appreciating each other is the first step towards caring for each other and actually improving the world.
One of my faves at 61 yrs old. Amazingly honest. It's Christmas Eve here now. Today I received a bottle of CADUCEUS red table wine from a dear friend. Produced in NW Arizona by Maynard Keenan, lead singer now of course retired from Tool. Keenan is brilliant in his lyrics and music. Not many like him. Thanks much for the play
Was going to comment this before I saw so I just liked this comment and hopefully he will review that next! It's called "the golden triad" and it's an absolute masterpiece that is also just like a spiritual awakening for the soul! When it hits you it will make you realize just how genius Tool actually is it will make you realize alot of things about life and how we are all connected and how our own personal egos and our pride are meaningless and in many cases could even cause our own demise.. Tool is on another level compared to almost any other band and NO I don't have to get high to enjoy TOOL..they are like a natural high for me. The whole Lateralus album in my opinion is their best album and is something that will sound amazing generations from now in my humble opinion. Tool is definately like the new age Pink Floyd but they have their own unique style that no other band can imitate.
I love how excited you get for Tool (they've been my favorite since I was a child), like you are having a blast experiencing them. Rock on man rock on 🤟
Man I appreciate ya!! You are genuinely moved by some of my favorite music. I’m a tool nut BUT you were caught off guard by Pink Floyd shine on you crazy diamond huh? That is some amazing shit right there!!!
I want to see Jamal’s take on “Eulogy.” I’ve read what most people think it’s about as well as several different things Maynard says it’s really about.
It's about killing your ego. Apparently this album is based of the book of the dead. The first song is about letting go of sexual pleasure, eulogy about ego, and so on leading the end. Don't forget the cookie recipe they did as well lol.
Hey that's not fair, Mankind is helping with our ever increasing C02 emissions. We're going to drown CA in a couple years ... and most of our current coastlines ... and irrevocably damage our ecosystem beyond repair ...
@@goalie2998 I'm trying to remember which was which noe, because I just realized that I flipped the sleeve to the front cover when I got it new. Was the sleeve the one that made CA disappear & made AZ the coast, or what was the other side?
I’m glad you appreciate the consciousness behind the music. TOOL is the band that made me realize (when I was 16) that the world isn’t the way people try to make you believe it is. Think for yourself!
I love your authentic reactions. It's easy to see, that when you show that you're really digging a song, that it's not forced. Keep 'em coming, my man!
I'm so glad you're listening to tool! Maynard James Kennan is amazing! A perfect circle is another one of his bands and they are amazing as well. Pet is one of my favorites
This song is based off ideas presented by my favorite comedian Bill Hicks R.I.P... Maynard said Bill Hicks and tool were trying to get the same message across.. Bill Hicks changed my life.. He said he hoped California fell off the map leaving Arizona Bay.. This album was dedicated to Bill, i love the drawing of Maynard and Bill on the album artwork
Very true!! I was 22 when this came out was backstage for all the shows in wi and Chicago.too much fun!! Just think people can’t even see a concert today!!
@@johnpowell8188 I live in Tennessee. We only stopped having concerts for a few months back in 2020. It’s been pretty normal down here, I was at a show last night
I was in Nashville back in February I live in Milwaukee name 1 show with an audience of more than 5000 people. The virus aka plandemic. Idiots are still wearing masks there just like here.
@@johnpowell8188 I’m in Chattanooga and we’ve already had music festivals. Jason Aldean is playing this week. I’m sure that will be more than 5,000 people. I don’t listen to country though.. I don’t remember who all have been through town recently. I know there were some big acts that played but nothing I’d see. Bonnaroo is coming up soon also. That’ll be 70,000 people.
I love this song. Takes me back to Bayridge Brooklyn days. I lived many ending. WTC 911, later mom past and last my beloved cat. Done with NY headed to Florida into Hurricane after hurricane but the night clubs, beaches, warm air and parties balanced it all out. I am still standing.
Love it brother. Ive been a die hard Tool fan since 92! I was 13 then 41 now. Wow. Only band i personally have ever truly loved. Thank you for breaking the meaning down for those mentally less fortunate. I agree whole heartedly with this track. Flush it down
Jamal - Thanks for entertaining us. You speak the truth!! I'm 56 years old and avid music fan with no real genre on my back. If it sounds good, it is good. I was introduced to them by listening to some bootleg basement, live shows in LA. When Opiate came out I was beyond hooked. Seeing them live for the first time, Aenima tour in '96 at the E-Center in SLC - After that show, I promptly drove to Nampa, ID and saw them again two nights later. Unforgettable. A recommendation from me to you would be Tool's Parabol as well as Reflection. Both from the Lateralus Album. Thanks again!!
A mix of that and the California New Age scene of the time as embodied in the book "Nothing In This Book Is True..." which got into the 46+2 idea, the 3rd eye idea, the merkobah idea they got into on Salival, and a bunch of other ideas that were all around for a long time anyway but were pushed into the scene by that book.
There were themes throughout the album that were Hicks' concepts on which they expanded. Third Eye is an example of this, hence the addition of the snippet from Bill's bit about the war on drugs. I would say that the writing process for the album was heavily influenced by the pass8ng of their friend.
I only just noticed you are at 137K subscribers, that's awesome dude, I've been watching since you were still in the low 5 digits and love your enthusiasm for new music.
My favorite TOOL song. I loved it the first time I heard it and still love it to this day. It explains everything to a T. Even after all these years its still Socially Relevant.
A perfect circle? 3 libras or Judith Have you heard any of those songs, with the same lead singer. Same with the band Pucifer. Undertaker is one of the songs I think
The first concert I took my younger brother and little sister to was Tool at the International Ballroom in Atlanta on the Aenima tour. I'll never forget it.
Omg, i loved watching you become a RATM fan, but reliving Tool with you is AWESOME!! Only concert I've ever attended was Tool, this album tour. Freaked me out, but i love Maynard!! He came out NUDE and cops made him clothe himself, he chose a flesh colered speedo. Crazy, insane and beautiful. Genius, gorgeous voice, unparalleled band. Thank you for this!!!!
great video man its awesome seeing you react to these songs ive been listening to all my life and you understand alot of it, keep up the good work and videos
Which if you look at L.A. right now and California as a whole you'll see Maynard was way ahead if the curve when he recognized what a toxic cesspool it is! 😂😂😂😂
I think he means the whole world but is concentrating on LA as the pinnacle of what is wrong... Learn to swim is in reference to the belief that a massive earthquake is gonna put California under water... The lyrics are just magnificent!
J....I don’t subscribe to much of anything but after the third or fourth video of yours, I had no choice. Your little comments crack me up man. Tool and Sevendust have been my favorite bands for 20+ years and you do an amazing job reacting to them. Keep up it my good man!.....MOTHER NATURE HAHA!!!
To be more specific...this song is about Maynard James Keenans (vocalist) dislike and distaste for the city of Los Angeles. At the time ‘this song was written he and his band mates lived there for several years, Maynard hated it and is the only band member who doesn’t live there now. He moved to AZ like 25 years ago. So when he sings flush it all away he’s talking about LA
He said that when I was a kid I’ve seen hundreds of shows backstage everything from operas to ozzy. That’s why I looked up this song today cause it’s going too be miserable going forward for everyone. Partying with some of these artists and bands was awesome.
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Living in LA, this song haunts me to my bones. He's right about everything he's saying...
it's ok, just learn to swim
@@FelixDaFreak Many did already when they came to L.A. and California from across the border. 😎 I'm not lying or hating it's just the truth lol!
Swimming in L.A. amongst the bullshit
Ricky Gervais pretty much echoed this song last night.
Keep in mind this was written in the mid 90's. Brilliant song.
The entire TOOL discography is FIRE. Lyrically and musically they remain unchallenged. Many have tried to imitate, but there is only ONE TOOL.
The older albums, which include this one, are better than the more recent IMO though.
Maynard hates tool !!! But opiate thru aenima r killr
I agree. No one does it like TOOL. Emotionally charged creativity. Though I do prefer early TOOL.
Tool is like Rush on Mushrooms...
@Shawnaldo75 😂😂😂😂😂
This is such a prophetic song. This is society today and this song is almost 25 years old
It gets truer every damn day.
This song came out in 96. It fit great back then and it's all rung truer as time has went on.
Word
I’ve been on the planet for 50 years now & for as long as I can remember I’ve always loved music & im proud to be a part of generation that not only altered the musical landscape we owned it & I can say without fear of doubt that TOOL is the best band on the planet ....no one comes close
It's so cool to see someone hear Tool for the first time. Wish I could go back and listen to Aenima, the entire album, again
*for the first time.
Jamal, you really hit the nail on the head with this one! As a former Hollywood soundman, Maynard knows what he's talking about too.
Arizona Bay is a comedy album by Bill Hicks. Hicks is a hero of many, and especially MJK.
Bill Hicks was a genius!
Thank you for beating me to it
Bill Hicks is Alex jones
The Aenima album was dedicated to Bill Hicks, if you've seen the CD liner, Bill's imagery is all over it.
@@normie2716 Yeah, it says "Another Dead Hero" next to Bill Hicks picture.
I always get chills when he goes "I certainly hope we will".
Down the hole he goes,down the hole he goes. I love it , keep them coming Jamel.
After a lifetime of being a Tool fan i finally was able to see them live. It was hands down the best show I have ever been to. Everyone walking out after the show seemed like they were taken to another level.
I saw them at ozzfest , and megadeth in 98 or 99?
Fricken unreal the show .
You dont appreciate the music until you can feel it move your cells! Lol
3x timer here
Same, saw them first in November 2019 before the coof started.
Saw them in Pensacola FL in 2007. By far the best concert I've ever been to. Tool is a masterpiece creating itself. It's a beautiful thing to watch.
I can't wait.
Jamel... you would be a kickass dude to chill with
I agree. Turn on some 70s old rock classics with Jamal by the pool with a beer and hot wings! That would be a great day!!!
I'm telling you a good dude to drink a beer and bullshit about the state of society and the universe. BTW how you doin Crowley 😉😙
I totally agree. You seem so fun and open to hearing different types of music. Love it man
Hell yeah dude
Maybe we should hand out I’d for Shure bring weed
If this doesn't give you chills when you listen to it, you have no soul.
There is only one word to describe Tool’s music & lyrics: intense.
He's singing about the state of California or the L.A. area in particular. About seeing it sink into the ocean after the bug earthquake.
Arizona being land locked will suddenly have a bay. MJK lives in a small town in Arizona.
And this was put out 25 years ago.
also a reference to a bill hicks skit
Even though this was a couple decades ago, the song writer saw what was happening & where it would end up...cue 2020 & the upheaval occuring!
Jerome last I knew
@@fknalexman6668 Something worth reacting to too. :)
Man! I love yer reaction to Tool! It's like watching The Awakening I experienced when I first understood them!
You seemed to thoroughly enjoy this one 😊 another great song by TOOL. Thanks for the upload and now onto Lateralus lol
He just did it my man.
@@joelarms2171 I know, that's what I meant.
Yeah, my bad. Took it wrong in context.👍
I am 59 yrs old and old school rock and electric blues. Led Zepellin, ZZ Top, Black Sabbath, Muddy Waters and so forth. I heard tool on Sirrus radio but I discovered them this past week, meaning I paid attention to their lyrics, music and their lead singer, Maynard, is unreal.
It's surprising, the number of people who didn't immediately get that mom was mother nature. Depressing.
Dude watching you makes me feel how felt when I listened to this song when I was middle school, love Tool!
I never thought of the 'learn to swim' as problems building up. Interesting. I never thought of it that way. This is why I watch these reactions, to see other interpretations and learn more!
"Learn to Swim" Through The Bullshit of LA, or anywhere that rewards plastic and fake. Learn to Swim Through the onslaught of Willful and Celebrated ignorance, .Learn to swim in this new Social construct, or Drown in the resulting Cesspool by becoming one with it..
I always saw it as "prepare for the impending apocalypse"
I took it as Maynard telling them to die..but yea that makes more since. Maybe.....I just need to be committed..
@@redneckhippiefreak people that say shit like "social construct" need to be flushed.
I just saw Tool live on Friday night, they should be witnessed live AT ALL COSTS! I've seen many bands and I've never seen anything like the Tool gig. They're definately worth travelling to see too. Bucket list band y'all!
Deftones “Passenger” feat. Maynard from Tool. You will love.
This.
Wait it’s Maynard?? Holy shit
Thank you. That’s what I asked him to react to..
Ms DarkstaR I think he gets way to many comments to read them all. Was hoping he’d see this one. Probably didn’t. But he’s got really genuine reactions.
Kev j Chino and Maynard alternate lines. Then Maynard owns the chorus.
You get it! I really do love your uploads and seeing you experience certain songs for the first time I get jealous of you. I'll never experience that again.
Easily my favorite Tool song. "Followed by millions of dumbfounded dipshits." Love it.
Pretty cool how he predicted Twitter, huh?
@fred head the best Tool song is the one you're currently listening to.
RandomJane Eulogy.
Best line in anything ever
here we are
I think what's grooviest about these reactions is how open people are now to listen to music not in their lane. When this came out, rap fans listened to rap, metalheads to metal, and we kind of stuck to ourselves. But now rappers are listening to Tool, pop artists are listening to hip-hop, metal artists are vibing on pop, everybody's checking out stuff from each other in ways we didn't before. It's really nifty how all the "tribes" are meeting, interacting, and appreciating each other more and more. It makes me hopeful for our future, because appreciating each other is the first step towards caring for each other and actually improving the world.
It's funny how he's complaining about Cali in '96, it's even worse now.
California will never get better, only worse! Shit only gets worse there.
@Not Sure
No, I'm good.
@@aryansigrid any parts of california that is good?
Hi, April 1st here. You have no idea.
Chris Aspen North East and East?
Just found your channel and instantly one of my favorites, hands down!!!!!!!!!!!
Must be a Tool Thursday. Lovin' it!!
One of my faves at 61 yrs old. Amazingly honest. It's Christmas Eve here now.
Today I received a bottle of CADUCEUS red table wine from a dear friend.
Produced in NW Arizona by Maynard Keenan, lead singer now of course retired from Tool. Keenan is brilliant in his lyrics and music. Not many like him.
Thanks much for the play
Tool: disposition, reflection, triad.
It’s 3 songs in 1 check it out asap
Was going to comment this before I saw so I just liked this comment and hopefully he will review that next! It's called "the golden triad" and it's an absolute masterpiece that is also just like a spiritual awakening for the soul! When it hits you it will make you realize just how genius Tool actually is it will make you realize alot of things about life and how we are all connected and how our own personal egos and our pride are meaningless and in many cases could even cause our own demise.. Tool is on another level compared to almost any other band and NO I don't have to get high to enjoy TOOL..they are like a natural high for me. The whole Lateralus album in my opinion is their best album and is something that will sound amazing generations from now in my humble opinion. Tool is definately like the new age Pink Floyd but they have their own unique style that no other band can imitate.
My favorite. He should react to it.....
“Before we pine awaaaaaay.........”
Don't you mean 3 in 1?
I love how excited you get for Tool (they've been my favorite since I was a child), like you are having a blast experiencing them. Rock on man rock on 🤟
Man I appreciate ya!! You are genuinely moved by some of my favorite music. I’m a tool nut BUT you were caught off guard by Pink Floyd shine on you crazy diamond huh? That is some amazing shit right there!!!
A timeless masterwork, nothing cleanses filth greater than the spirit of fire, preaching to the blind regarding our momma 's coming high colonic.
Does my heart good to see you do these reviews for these songs I’ve loved for so long. Do some Living Colour, Fishbone and 24-7 Spyz
Same shit here man! lol
Isn’t a trip to see a new group discover something we have loved for so many years ?????
Jeff DIxon It's awesome man, takes me back to when I heard it for the firs time. Every fucking time.
Jeff DIxon yes. It does. Shows you how some good music can stand the test of time
Hell yeah! I'll second some 24-7 Spyz!
This is such a great song. Loved you were singing along with it...which is the perfect response to it.
I want to see Jamal’s take on “Eulogy.” I’ve read what most people think it’s about as well as several different things Maynard says it’s really about.
L Ron Hubbard
Jesus.
"Would you die for me? Don't you fucking lie?"
You won't. Jesus did.
@@SouthValleyKnifeCo
Lol 🤣🤣🤣, you sweet summer child
It's about killing your ego. Apparently this album is based of the book of the dead. The first song is about letting go of sexual pleasure, eulogy about ego, and so on leading the end. Don't forget the cookie recipe they did as well lol.
Yes please!
Great reaction love you're facial expressions. One of Tool's best songs.
Mother is trying, look at California burning, all the rich neighborhoods burning and mudslides, she's trying, trying real hard... and succeeding 👍
KoRn nuTT thAt shits always happened. Difference is some idiot built in these zones. And bigger idiots moved there
Then Maynard's vineyard should go since he profits from degeneracy a lot more
Hey that's not fair, Mankind is helping with our ever increasing C02 emissions. We're going to drown CA in a couple years ... and most of our current coastlines ... and irrevocably damage our ecosystem beyond repair ...
@@names_are_useless some days id take it to wipe out the shitshow we need a cull from all sides.
One of my all time favs! ❤
I love watching you react to Tool lyrics. The BEST! 🔧❤
This CD cover was quite possibly the best one ever! Fit PERFECTLY with Aenima!!
Showing CA in the ocean & AZ as oceanfront property. UberCool!
The CD sleeve was pretty unique.
@@goalie2998 I'm trying to remember which was which noe, because I just realized that I flipped the sleeve to the front cover when I got it new. Was the sleeve the one that made CA disappear & made AZ the coast, or what was the other side?
Liked, and subscribed. Bless this reaction 🙌🏼
Tool is one of the greatest bands of all time. You should see them live.
I’m glad you appreciate the consciousness behind the music. TOOL is the band that made me realize (when I was 16) that the world isn’t the way people try to make you believe it is. Think for yourself!
Great comment.
I had the privilege of seeing Tool live in Boston. Played all my favorite songs, including Aenima. Loved every second of it.
Always appreciated Danny's cymbal work during "I'm praying for rain" part
This is my fav Tool song and its awesome watching you enjoy it for the first time..
I love your authentic reactions. It's easy to see, that when you show that you're really digging a song, that it's not forced. Keep 'em coming, my man!
I'm so glad you're listening to tool! Maynard James Kennan is amazing! A perfect circle is another one of his bands and they are amazing as well. Pet is one of my favorites
This song is based off ideas presented by my favorite comedian Bill Hicks R.I.P... Maynard said Bill Hicks and tool were trying to get the same message across.. Bill Hicks changed my life.. He said he hoped California fell off the map leaving Arizona Bay.. This album was dedicated to Bill, i love the drawing of Maynard and Bill on the album artwork
Very true!! I was 22 when this came out was backstage for all the shows in wi and Chicago.too much fun!! Just think people can’t even see a concert today!!
@@johnpowell8188 I live in Tennessee. We only stopped having concerts for a few months back in 2020. It’s been pretty normal down here, I was at a show last night
I was in Nashville back in February I live in Milwaukee name 1 show with an audience of more than 5000 people. The virus aka plandemic. Idiots are still wearing masks there just like here.
@@johnpowell8188 I’m in Chattanooga and we’ve already had music festivals. Jason Aldean is playing this week. I’m sure that will be more than 5,000 people. I don’t listen to country though.. I don’t remember who all have been through town recently. I know there were some big acts that played but nothing I’d see. Bonnaroo is coming up soon also. That’ll be 70,000 people.
@@HBC423 I’ve always wanted to go to bonneroo will you need a vac card to go? Too dam funny people fell for the plandemic.
This song brings tears to my eyes to...everytime!
I love this song. Takes me back to Bayridge Brooklyn days. I lived many ending. WTC 911, later mom past and last my beloved cat. Done with NY headed to Florida into Hurricane after hurricane but the night clubs, beaches, warm air and parties balanced it all out. I am still standing.
Bro you did the best reaction I've ever seen you tottaly got the song and see things so open. You hit it on the head!!! #knowledge
A Perfect Circle - "Judith"
Thanks so much for this Jamel you covered my favorite team since the 80s and my favorite band since the early 2000s
This is a tribute to bill hicks. Arizona bay references a bit he did.
@@navy_flyer2331 the "bit" came first.. Bill was a stand up comedian. The album was a tribute to him AFTER he died.
@@ethanpayne9162 Navy_flyer is refering to the Bill Hicks album by the name Arizona Bay, not Aenima
@@navy_flyer2331 yes, and this song refers specifically to the "bit" on the album about la being wiped out by an earthquake.
Love your insight. You hit the nail square on the head.
Keep going. Love you friend.
Love it brother. Ive been a die hard Tool fan since 92! I was 13 then 41 now. Wow. Only band i personally have ever truly loved. Thank you for breaking the meaning down for those mentally less fortunate. I agree whole heartedly with this track. Flush it down
Brother I loved every second of you're reaction,,, I love it brother from Winnipeg,,, thx man!!!
And then he moved to Jerome AZ and started a winery.
Yep, got himself some future beachfront property...
and he is selling knickers on his website
Beautiful area. Cannot wait to ride the switchbacks up there.
Visited there a couple of years ago, went to the Ghost Mine for awhile until my wife slapped a donkey. Good times.
@@limitinfinity I have... so many questions.
Jamal - Thanks for entertaining us. You speak the truth!! I'm 56 years old and avid music fan with no real genre on my back. If it sounds good, it is good. I was introduced to them by listening to some bootleg basement, live shows in LA. When Opiate came out I was beyond hooked.
Seeing them live for the first time, Aenima tour in '96 at the E-Center in SLC - After that show, I promptly drove to Nampa, ID and saw them again two nights later. Unforgettable.
A recommendation from me to you would be Tool's Parabol as well as Reflection. Both from the Lateralus Album. Thanks again!!
Maynard always has a message.
This is really a great song. It captures a lot of what Tool is about for their sound and lyrical content.
Damn! You're going to be a Tool freak over listening to everything.
A couple of Tool songs under your belt, now you see why they are one of the best.
This song was basically taken from a comedy routine by Bill Hicks. The whole album for that matter.
A mix of that and the California New Age scene of the time as embodied in the book "Nothing In This Book Is True..." which got into the 46+2 idea, the 3rd eye idea, the merkobah idea they got into on Salival, and a bunch of other ideas that were all around for a long time anyway but were pushed into the scene by that book.
Not the whole album. They were friends with Hicks and the album is dedicated to him, but it’s not taken from him and it’s not about him.
There were themes throughout the album that were Hicks' concepts on which they expanded. Third Eye is an example of this, hence the addition of the snippet from Bill's bit about the war on drugs. I would say that the writing process for the album was heavily influenced by the pass8ng of their friend.
Yes, he was in the liner notes. Yes they mention him in Third Eye, but the whole album was not taken from his ideas.
There is a drawing of Hicks on the album.
Such a great song. I'm really happy to see it. I was one of the hundreds that recommended it on your earlier tool reviews
Oh, man...I can’t wait til you get a load of ‘The Grudge.’
I only just noticed you are at 137K subscribers, that's awesome dude, I've been watching since you were still in the low 5 digits and love your enthusiasm for new music.
People get it backwards. The Earth doesn't belong to us, we belong to the Earth.
#truerwordsneverspoken
My favorite TOOL song. I loved it the first time I heard it and still love it to this day. It explains everything to a T. Even after all these years its still Socially Relevant.
A perfect circle? 3 libras or Judith Have you heard any of those songs, with the same lead singer. Same with the band Pucifer. Undertaker is one of the songs I think
My mind exploded the first time I heard Judith.
The Noose, Blue, and Passive by APC
I have a half sleeve and in big Bold letters 'Learn to Swim' :) My favorite Tool song... I'm just Praying for the Second Coming!
Try A Perfect Circle "Judith", lead singer from Tool
Your Tool reaction videos have been my favorite thing about UA-cam the past few days.
This song is the most fascinating cynism ever
Thanks for Big dose of tool. I needed that. I always enjoy your reactions
Not an insight, but just a fun little tidbit- Maynard owns a winery called Arizona Bay.
Subscribed. Thanks for the video. I appreciate you letting us hear and read the lyrics to the whole song with brief interpretations. On point.
Oh this is SPECIFICALLY about just LA lol.
I absolutely LOVE that you dig that song. It's one of my faves. 🤘
I feel like it's important that you know he's specifically singing about la. Lol
First time hearing this with the words Appreciate your tears ... was right there with ya
Great reaction if you haven't reacted to 46 and 2 or sober by tool you should
I have👍🏾
The first concert I took my younger brother and little sister to was Tool at the International Ballroom in Atlanta on the Aenima tour. I'll never forget it.
This song won a Grammy, cause it rules
Omg, i loved watching you become a RATM fan, but reliving Tool with you is AWESOME!! Only concert I've ever attended was Tool, this album tour. Freaked me out, but i love Maynard!! He came out NUDE and cops made him clothe himself, he chose a flesh colered speedo. Crazy, insane and beautiful. Genius, gorgeous voice, unparalleled band. Thank you for this!!!!
THIRD EYE....THIRD EYE!....PRYING OPEN MY THIRD EYE. Do it next!
That is a cool song. One of their best ever.🤘🖖✌️🎸🥁🎤
I can't wait till my house in Phoenix is a beachfront! Lol JK Cali
great video man its awesome seeing you react to these songs ive been listening to all my life and you understand alot of it, keep up the good work and videos
Gotta do "Passenger" Deftones and Maynard from Tool
One of my favourite songs ever. Chino and Maynard, bliss.
Literally just listened to that about 15 minutes ago on my drive into work.
Yes! Second this. Jamal gotta see this.
Yes..I’ve asked him to react to this one a few times now.
Best song in the world to me. They're my favorite, Tool 💙they know. Relevant these days. Don't you think?
Not the whole world. He's referencing just Los Angeles.
Which if you look at L.A. right now and California as a whole you'll see Maynard was way ahead if the curve when he recognized what a toxic cesspool it is! 😂😂😂😂
25 years later, The Whole wide wonderfully wasted world
Might as well be the world...
The whole World is bullshit
I think he means the whole world but is concentrating on LA as the pinnacle of what is wrong... Learn to swim is in reference to the belief that a massive earthquake is gonna put California under water... The lyrics are just magnificent!
This song means even more now than it did then.
How about maynard saying la needed flushing 23 years ago. Now its covered in actual humam doo doo.
It was covered in doo doo then too!!😂
This is probably my 2nd favourite Tool song. Complete environment song. With some great breakouts.
You should give "H" a try, little slower, but amazing song
"H" is a song?? 😉😉
Never ridden that horse, but close enough. I'm good. Will check out the song though!👍
J....I don’t subscribe to much of anything but after the third or fourth video of yours, I had no choice. Your little comments crack me up man. Tool and Sevendust have been my favorite bands for 20+ years and you do an amazing job reacting to them. Keep up it my good man!.....MOTHER NATURE HAHA!!!
To be more specific...this song is about Maynard James Keenans (vocalist) dislike and distaste for the city of Los Angeles. At the time ‘this song was written he and his band mates lived there for several years, Maynard hated it and is the only band member who doesn’t live there now. He moved to AZ like 25 years ago. So when he sings flush it all away he’s talking about LA
He said that when I was a kid I’ve seen hundreds of shows backstage everything from operas to ozzy. That’s why I looked up this song today cause it’s going too be miserable going forward for everyone. Partying with some of these artists and bands was awesome.