TOOL - Sober (Official Video)
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2019
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#TOOL #Sober
Lyrics:
There's a shadow just behind me
Shrouding every step I take
Making every promise empty
Pointing every finger at me
Waiting like a stalking butler
Who upon the finger rests
Murder now the path of must we
Just because the son has come
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
Something but the past and done?
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
Something but the past and done?
Why can't we not be sober?
Just want to start this over
And why can't we drink forever?
I just want to start this over
I am just a worthless liar
I am just an imbecile
I will only complicate you
Trust in me and fall as well
I will find a center in you
I will chew it up and leave
I will work to elevate you
Just enough to bring you down
Mother Mary, won't you whisper?
Something but what's past and done
Mother Mary, won't you whisper?
Something but the past and done
Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start this over
And why can't we sleep forever?
I just want to start this over
Why?
I am just a worthless liar
I am just an imbecile
I will only complicate you
Trust in me and fall as well
I will find a center in you
I will chew it up and leave
Trust me
Trust me
Trust me
Trust me
Trust me
Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start things over
And why can't we sleep forever?
I just want to start this over
Why?
I want what I want
I want what I want
I want what I want
I want what I want
My son introduced me to Tool. He was obsessed with them. I love them, too. He and his wife even took me to a Tool concert. It was mind-blowing. My son died recently at 46. I am getting a Third Eye tattoo to commemorate him. I am broken, but listening to Tool brings wonderful memories of him.
Bless you. You beautiful soul
God bless you
I'm so so so sorry for your loss.
We are all brothers and sisters in this wonderful music. Your son will forever be with you through us and music.
Sorry Diane! Much love.
I'm a recovering meth addict I injected at least a 8 ball a day for years . This song perfectly describes addiction . It reminds me why I can't go back and that there's nothing to go back to . 18 months clean and sober today . . .
Stay motivated, stay focused, stay alive....
Keep it up Chris. You're right,there's nothing to go back to...
Ты молодец!! Желаю здоровья и удачи. Ты сильный человек, если бросил🤝.
Stay strong!
Awesome, awesome, awesome. Hope you’re doing well man.
Just quit fentynal last sunday morning. Sunday night thru thrusday was a nightmare. 18 years of this shit. Waking up christmas morning completely sober and feeling better than expected.
How’s it going bud
@@Average_enjoyerrhe relapsed and od’ed, guaranteed.
@@TJ-W Sadly that "better than expected" feeling becomes boring and mundane quickly and many people go back to whatever they were doing even harder than before. I'm there now, and all the reasons I drank are glaring me in the face and I cannot escape them without drinking or using.
@@ramsesosirus
holy fuck take some responsibility dude
you’re just burying your head in the sand it’s sad
it’s an illusion with drugs and once I saw that at least I didn’t have a lie as a vice
things are still difficult for me but that doesn’t change no matter what I take
Deletion is always in the cards for myself. But in no way is a lie like drugs or alcohol going to be the reason.
Keep going! Never look back! Proud of you.
I didn’t understand this song when my dad would listen to it until i got older. It hurt knowing he battled addiction his whole life but he won in the end. He died the day after his birthday after finally being completely clean for 3 months. Tool reminds me of him, and I won’t ever stop listening to them.
Sorry for your loss
sorry for your loss but saying someone beat addiction let alone "won" after only being clean for 3 months is ridiculous
@jacencib Let em have this one.
@@jacencibwhat a tone deaf thing to say.
@@jacencibIf you don't have anything useful to say, don't say anything god damn
23 days clean from opiates. Man, am I feeling this song today. The struggle is real. One day at a time.
Congrats and a day at a time
One moment at a time 👌🏼 keep the hard work
Hang in there you got this!!!
YOU are a beautiful and strong woman, congratulations bby♡
Stay strong, because some of the worst situations of your life await you ahead. Maintain your conscious contact and build the strongest support system you can, cuz you will need them more than anything 🙏🤟
All these comments of people saying that they’ve ended their addiction or have been sober for a while. All of you amazing people keep strong and don’t give in. God bless you all.
Join them not too late
Lee Edmonds I haven’t been addicted to anything. Never drank alcohol, done drugs, or smoke. But I will remember to do that if things change for me.
@@crippledcrusader1321 I'm just here for the comments... never did opiates or other hard drugs....I just wanted to know what was in the box 🤷♂️
I have a long way to go..
lena spaid keep going on that path to recovery. I hope you keep going and break your addiction.
"I will work to elevate you, just enough to bring you down."
Solid truth.
?? Who said that
@@selinagroves7074 The lyrics
I could remember several years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms
Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.
Can you help me with the reliable source. I'm 64 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Greece. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
YES very sure of Dr.raymycology. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
YES very sure of Dr.raymycology. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
YES.. he’s Dr.raymycology. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
There's a humanity to stop motion that CGI can never emulate. This is a classic example
wow....soooo true......what a great comment....brilliantly put....here friend,take this,ua-cam.com/video/bCnocG3ZzoQ/v-deo.html
Last 39 se
Final Riff equal to any ever
I think that part of it comes from stop motion (and other practical effects) being real. Even if they aren't totally convincing they are still real things that physically exist in reality which lends them a certain emotional weight that CGI very often lacks. This clip is disgustingly beautiful, and I love it.
Another example would be the creatures in the Evil Dead movies. They aren't totally believable, but they do physically exist, which makes them somewhat "scarier" than most CGI monsters.
That's no CGI, It's clay
Stop motion is way more entertaining.
I am five months sober and hearing this song now described me exactly how I was. Being a slave to the bottle. But now today I'm free one day at a time.
Congratulations to you. Be proud of yourself and stay strong
I never get addicted to anything but I have to say congratulations
Congratulations! Stay that way I belive in you💯
Congratulations...keep going 3 years 4 months here💪odaat
Congrats. I am right behind ya. Couple more weeks and I hit 5 months.
To all of you on your sobriety journey, stay strong. You are worth it.
Memories of a long lost time when MTV was still actually good.
I miss waking up and throwing on mtv to listen to the music and watch videos now it's all crap with no music
@@AROY413 Headbangers Ball late at night. Ricky Rackman or Rob Zombie?
beavis and butthead was the best and i do miss music videos when they meant something
audio and video is so guey, yeh
I know right?!!
My boss introduced me to this song. I should give him a raise
I think you need to get sober
Lol
Check out Prison Sex and 46 and 2, also by Tool. Great songs.
The narc battle begins stand my soul
Ur boss is awesome
59 y/o, sober 32 years and I can still relate to this song......
When I saw this video in 1993...I stopped drinking.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Funny, I started drinking more 🫠
@@jeffreymelillo7671 LOL...forgot to mention...I started drinking again the next morning.
One of my closest friends died today of an 0verdose and he loved Tool more than any band. This is my first time listening to them and now I feel like he's with me thru this listening experience. Thank you tool.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers will be for you and all his friends and family.
The spirits always talk through music
your friend didn't know that tool was a listening experience instead of a drug addict;)
@@blacknoob6666 you don't know what that man experienced? Don't judge "drug addicts". It could happen to anyone. Even you. They are having their own journey. Sad one.
Dude im sorry for your loss
Can’t believe we’re getting a new TOOL Album, TOOL on streaming services and there videos on UA-cam. What a time man...
I'm cuming
What a time to ride the spiral!!
My heart cant take much more lol
They finally caught on to the digital age
to be alive and breathing
"i will only complicate you... trust in me and fall as well" is too real
🔥🤘🏼🎵
“I will find the center in you..I will chew it up and leave.”
Trust me, trust me, trust me, TrUst Me, TRUST MEE, WHYYYY can't we not be so ber?
I am ten months clean and sober today after my brother and dad both died in addiction i am no longer homeless and helping others. Believe it or not im actually a U.K Hip Hop rapper too lol and just found this band ! Great music ❤️ Whoever needs to read this , you are not alone, it WILL pass , take csre of yourselves
Congrats on 10 months!🎉
@benzahiphop Big up yourself. 10 months is something to be proud of and doesn't come easy.
thank you so much Paul 🙂 one day at a time mate
@@carlinj6152 thank you so much
Me too. Lost my father to it. Used to drink and do heroin with him. Been off the smack for 8 years, full time at least with a slip here and there, but am 7 and 1/2 months off methadone and alcohol.
The breakdown
"I am just a worthless liar, I am just an imbecile, I will only complicate you, trust in me and fall as well. I will find a center in you, I will chew it up and leave... Trust me"
ALWAYS sends chills down my spine. I personally have never struggled with addiction but this song and band is truly amazing.
@@ahhwe-any7434 😮
@@dinoshdeen2507 I made that late. I had jabs. It was a fail. U never saw me
@Hunter Vonnegut going there now will let you know what I thought
This is the definition of my last relationship.
S.w.f.s.l.
I genuinely love that they never let the bass sit in the background
To be honest the guitar spends more time sitting in the background. And other (tool) songs almost seem to put a limit or a purge on snare hits.
Seeing them live, nothing dominates, everything is a piece of the puzzle. It’s cool.
CANNOT HAVE IT LOUD ENOUGH!
¹
Bass player messege approved.
TOOL. These boys keep me sane. 🎶
Still gives me chills when he screams, "Whyyyyy can't we not be sober!"
Love this band.
I read your comment exactly at that line! Twice the chills ~~
@@jacobduncan7548 So reaply works like 2^2
SAME BRO
Same here, a stripper once hollered out loud that part givin me a lap dance, twas both exhilarating and disturbing
feel this song deeply! chills as well!
I remember seeing this video for the first time on MTV, so unsettling, but unable to look away.
Yeah remember Music Videos lol, now it's pregnant teens and other assorted hot 🔥 garbage
I remember it too that was a long ass time ago now the world is insane at least to me
Me too
Me tool
Are you still on that path
15 minutes clean from devils dandruff and this song describes how I feel so much. Shi do get better I hope *praying emoji*
One of the hardest vocal chorus of all time. So powerful. I love introducing this song to friends and watch their reaction 😅 gives me satisfaction and they get chills
I wish I could hear tool again for the first time
gay
So cringe
thanks! @@ricky_bobby1333
Own it! @@swi616
This song is in the heart of alcoholics and drug addicts.
Move_I_Got_This yep - not an Addict by ks choice is also hits you
Sure kiddo . They have amazing taste
Whatever left of it
aLcoHoL ActUAllY Is A dRug !
Whoop!@
Wait a minute, this isn't "Tool - Sober [hq - full screen]"?
Oh the times
Indeed good man
Aaaah
I prefeer that video...
@@AaronTheSilver ikr, can they not work out interlaced video filters ffs.
Not really comfortable talking about my sobriety with anyone yet. For some reason i felt compelled to here. 5 months, 3 days, 2 hrs & 14 mins is when i last touched it. Thank u for this.
2 years 347 days. We got this and will not go back. I don't talk about it much either.
RIP my girl Chastity. At 46 gone too soon. Addiction n depression plagued you but you didnt deserve to leave us. Love n miss you every fucking day.
Been sober for 9 years! 6/19/2011. I quit for my kids, especially for my son. I don't remember celebrating his 1st birthday. Quit a week after his 1st birthday cold turkey.
❤❤❤
Keep going!!
Respect
I wish my dad would stop using for me I’m his only kid but he don’t care he only cares about drugs and his girlfriend he’s been 21 days clean because he is in jail
That's great!!! 💙💙
You have giant balls 💯
"I want what I want." Even before heroin & alcohol addiction these lyrics tapped a vein & hit a nerve that went beyond rock bottom. No other song so accurately & profoundly depicts the gnawing emptiness & diseased shadow aspect of spiraling addiction & depression. It hurts just as much clean as it did during my dependence which is the hardest part of living with these conditions.
Well said. Im 143 days sober today.
Edit: 7 months tomorrow
@@1badombre82 .
@@1badombre82 hell ya proud 👏 of u
Never had an addiction problem. I loved someone who had / has ...wish I could understand it more. I loved him. He may have loved me, but possibly not bc of his problem. I ll never know
It will get better if you stick with recovery to go back is a guaranteed painful death… be strong!
To the guy who discovered Tool at 51, I'm 63 and just heard Sober on the radio and loved it. Looked into the band and BAM!! I haven't stopped listening to Tool since. I still jam to the others but always finish the night with plenty of Tool. Their addicting with such great songs
one of the best bands we have had as humanity. The raw emotion thats put into these songs is unlike any other music i have found. Seen them live on the 25th and they sound like studio quality still.
Just tonight 11/15/2023, someone recommended that I listen to Schism and Sober, never having listened to Tool before. Wow...I have a lot of listening to do. This year has been all things 80's/90's/Seattle grunge (I love Alice in Chains from the Layne era). Tool seems to be fitting in with the sound I never knew I loved. All this at age 68.
lol old people are so cringe
What’s cringe is that you live in a shit world with nothing to look forward to, and you think you’re cool and can get on the internet and say hurp durr oLd pPl arE CriNge. Enjoy your shit life douchebag, your face is cringe
believe it or not but when i was 14 i used to go to austin access channel and listen to raw time and visit with dave the guy running it and he used to promote good bands as much as possible and he had a basket of cds he would let you choose from and that was the first time i heard tool opiate. i got the cd demo and haven't stopped listening since! amazing band and beginning album.
They're great. You both have great taste. They flew by too fast. It's wonderful you shared that together. So sorry for your loss, man.
Scariest things on Earth:
Tool videos
Courage the Cowardly Dog
In a more perfect world than this, the two would've crossed paths at some point.
Еще мамка с собрания, и ЕГЭ. И doomguy.
@@user-lk8mp7xx7d интересно получилось
Throw in 'Are You Afraid of the Dark' intro and you have my greatest childhood fears summed up well.
The answer to 1984 is 1776
“Why can’t we be sober?”
*Because you own a vineyard, Maynard.*
Sober from religion.
👀
* drunk hiccups *
Underrated comment
"I will find a center in you, I will tear it up and leave." This line has always spoken to me about finding that religious core and shattering it with logic to free someone from that trap religion is. It's a very painful process for those "who keep jesus in their hearts." But I've never heard of a true born again christian who used to be an atheist, only liars.
Being sober ain't easy
I've done it 41 years. On my own, no help. Only legal green maybe. 😅
@@Mark-qv4bn that's incredible. Well done. I am almost two years sober.
@@Mark-qv4bnyou're not sober then lmao
Struggling just to stay alive... love you all
"If I could move my hand like that, I'd never leave the house."
~ Butt-Head
Hu hu hu
🌚
Best comment on the whole thing... Beavis n Butthead is what got me into a lot of bands!
“I like it when guys jerk me off. I’m not gay, just lazy.” - Group Sex movie
@@jt1929 ever heard of the Dutch rudder? It’s totally not gay. :
Jay and Silent Bob.
18 years sober this year in 2022,... one day at a time.
Prayers to those who are still out there, sick and suffering in darkness, with the disease of alcoholism and/or drugs. I hope you find the light, and some peace, one day soon. 🙏
Stay strong and hang in there.
Congrats. I hit 18 years this year, California sober, but alot better then I was
just starting my journey at 2 months sober, best wishes to both of you
I'm 13 months sober working on 14 one day at a time hell one minute at a time on some days
thanks man, haven't had a drink for 6 years now but still struggling with addiction. all the best to you and yours.
ROCK ON FRIEND.12 YEARS SOBER.FRIEND OF BILL W. AND JESUS
This song and Slipknot convinced me yesterday to not KMS. I will forever love it for that.
Real
7x survivor and tool fan here.
Live to prevent pity.
@@MaxDeckard Nice.
@@killswitchgaming7333 it´s nice to see you here men
This song is an epic masterpiece...I can't believe it's been 30 years... can't believe 3 decades passed this quickly...
I remember getting ready to go to my night job, this coming on mtv, and when I heard those opening chords, I was hooked! I called in sick, ran to the store to get the cassette tape (cd was too expensive then) and have never looked back! That was a little over 25 years ago. Never thought I’d be in my 50’s and listening to TOOL. May I never stop, may they never stop!
Love you bro!
haha i love this
Great! 🤘🏼
58 HERE AND ROCKING IT.THIS SONG HAS SO MUCH MEANING AND FEELINGS FOR ME
I still remember when I was like 3,back in 2004 mtv played some reboots and this came up. I’ve been trying to find the same sound of the opening and I finally found it I can rest easy knowing I’m in parabola now
My best friend passed away in May of 2020 from alcoholism. When we were teenagers we would sit and talk late into the night about life, music, girls, and the things we wanted for our futures. So often Tool was the soundtrack to our conversations.
I came here to listen to this because he's been on my mind lately and I wanted to remember what it felt like to still have my best friend. I wanted to relive, if only for a moment, the times when we were carefree and still naive to the harsh realities of life that would inevitably steal our youth and innocence.
❤️💖
Im sorry for the loss of your friend. Tool was on my radio a lot. I'm 41 now and I watched my ex slip into meth and so much more. Listening to this reminds me of my teen years with him.
Addiction is a monster that destroys everything.
~
Writing skills top notch, can relate 👌 be well
I also listen to Tool in order to feel closer to my best friend who passed. She was killed in an accident by a drunk driver. Words can't express how hard this shit is. Hang in there 🖤
6 months clean from meth and fent. Life is boring as hell, i just sleep all day and reminisce about times where i felt like there was a world out there where i could do anything i wanted. Now i dont want to have anything to do with the world.
The video for this song truly encapsulates how sobriety feels to me.
For sure in the top 20 songs ever produced.
Beavis: "Wow, if I could move my arm that fast, I would never leave the house."
😆 b&b muh faves
Hahaha did he actually say that to this video? I have to find a clip.
Classic😂
🤣🤣🤣
I loved their take on videos
12yrs of alcoholism in the past today. Wish me luck...
I relapsed. Sorry I let y'all down. I'm just going through shit but Holy crap I had no idea strangers would support me. That is very sweet. I'm gonna do this again. I'm crying right now typing this but I got more love on here than i get in person. Thank you all for your kindness and generosity. Seriously thank you 🤧✌❤
You got this!! I’m coming up on 4 years... congratulations !!!
Quitter.
Good luck brother. I've had a constant struggle with this, still drinking right now but in the process of recovering. I know the demon stay strong!!
Hang in there brother.
@@StinkyGreenBud yeah fuck off m8
One in a Million there will never be another kickass band like tool they pull on your Heartstrings thank you for that
one of the greatest songs ever made
I'm 6 months 7 days sober from alcohol today, I had a friend die from cirrhosis this January 15th, reading all your guys comments help me not to fall into relapse..you guys are the most strongest genuine comments on youtube .
Great job! I’m almost two years. It gets easier! God bless!
@JJ Wallnutts Thank you and likewise 💕 🙏🏽
keep it up man💪💪💪
You can do it honey!!
I'll second that, and add a memory of my dear friend who suffered til her painful end from insidious alcoholism induced pancreatic cancer.
Hanging in there with you.
5 yrs clean from meth
That's amazing! Good job, man.
Keep it up brother.
don't stop 🙌💯
i just squeaked. im so proud of you 😭 ive never done anything super hard. but what ive done i can only imagine how hard it is to get off of. thats something to be proud of cjeovnricjwk you inspire me.
@Coral Washburn put your mind to it do it for yourself. Thats the only way to beat it.
I was fifteen yrs old when i started listening to TOOL. Now 46 still jamming to it..
Some people know this song and some people REALLY KNOW this song 🖤
My brother is sober from alcohol for almost one year and I'm proud of him.
@@kennethnelson5522 You are literally no longer addicted at all no body is proud of you.
@@overused6632 Yeah I kind of get still being addicted maybe after 1 year, especially with alcoholism, but 16 years? Ain't no way you have an addiction with it anymore, it's like someone who's never smoked a cigarette in his life saying he hasn't smoked a cigarette since (his birth year).
@@pipthewarrior3738 Kinda rude of you to say that. Im proud of them just cause you aren't doesnt mean nobody is.
@@kennethnelson5522 🎉
@@isaiahlane3248 Dude that's like saying I'm proud of my brother for never having smoked in his life, duh I am but it's not like he should be celebrated for it.
My dad showed this to me when I was 12. A few months later, he spiraled into chaos with addictions. I am 20 now and I wish I understood what he was trying to tell me sooner.
IKTF, hang in there, you'll heal.
R u serious!? That's a tough one.
It was not your responsibility to understand that. He was not right to ask that of you, though I am sure he didn't have the capacity to comprehend that at the time. In short, it was not your fault..
@@generationalmiranda5633 it is. I don't talk to him much anymore. I just hope he's clean now
@@generationalmiranda5633 I know, but I wish I did. I could have told someone. Maybe it would have helped him before everything happened.
Addiction never goes away it just takes on a new face. I am obsessed with music and this song is my therapy.
I died 100 years ago, I still absolutely love listening to tool, I love them
Lyrics
There's a shadow just behind me
Shrouding every step I take
Making every promise empty
Pointing every finger at me
Waiting like a stalking butler
Who upon the finger rests
Murder now the pattern, must we
Just because the son has come
Jesus,
Won't you fucking whistle
Something but the past and done?
Jesus,
Won't you fucking whistle
Something but the past and done?
Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start this over
Why can't we drink forever?
I just want to start this over
I am just a worthless liar
I am just an imbecile
I will only complicate you
Trust in me and fall as well
I will find a center in you
I will chew it up and leave
I will work to elevate you
Just enough to bring you down
Mother Mary,
Won't you whisper
Something but the past and done?
Mother Mary,
Won't you whisper
Something but the past and done?
Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start this over
Why can't we sleep forever?
I just want to start this over
I am just a worthless liar
I am just an imbecile
I will only complicate you
Trust in me and fall as well
I will find a center in you
I will chew it up and leave
Trust me,
Trust me,
Trust me,
Trust me,
Trust me
Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start things over
Why can't we sleep forever?
I just want to start this over
Oh
I want what I want
I want what I want
I want what I want
I want what I want
Thank you lyrics guy
Oh knowone knew the AI has already been in charge. I know I actually thought this was claymation. Bahaha. Tool is a farce.. bummer I know. Sophia the mother is the internet. She has skills .. mad skills
@@grimus79 *¿‽*
@@grimus79 I think I speak for everyone when I say... Dafuq?!
Thank you 😊
This one song got me legitimately sober. Drank for so long and after hearing it the first time, realized how fucked up I was. Song is haunting and amazing.
Do you have any advice on how to stay sober
And you can have more than one. Preferably some that are selfless in nature, maybe just to be a better person and to not hurt the ones you love
true ua-cam.com/video/bCnocG3ZzoQ/v-deo.html
10 years sober…staying strong by listening every day ! Tool kept me sober literally… !
2yrs for me. Only that I cant listen to this without thinking about nothing else but get wasted on the brown, the white, the liquor, the green, all of it
No one asked.
@@salazamhonestly, who comes here to proclaim their sobriety? Lmao
@@salazam
inhuman being, still hope you never have to take this fight.
I was gonna take my life last year, tool was one of the things that helped me through that shit. I owe a lot to them, thanks tool.
I'm glad you are still here.
This song held me back as well 🤙🏽
"I will find a center in you, I will chew it up and leave, I will work to elevate you, just enough to bring you down" just realized that's the whiskey talking in those lines
I always thought that was the thoughts of somebody's self-loathing. The type that just sees themselves as a burden to others, and goes out of their way to avoid any outside help, in case it just results in hurting more people.
At least, considering the last decade, which was just a downright low for my mental and physical health, that's how I've kind of read it.
@@retrogamelover2012 I think the point of tool is to hit everybody in different ways. What that line means to you can mean something else to me and that's okay cause it's not supposed to be one thing it's supposed to relate to all of us in different ways and that's the beauty of the way tool make songs especially this one.
Tool guitarist Adam Jones has stated in an interview that the song is about a friend of the band whose artistic expression only comes out when he is under the influence. "A lot of people give him shit for that," Jones explains. "If you become addicted and a junkie, well, that's your fault."
just my two cents
@@retrogamelover2012 I've never faced addiction so yeah to me its the feeling of how one may want to be the good father, son, brother, husband but then you fail for whatever reason. Maybe you get short tempered, maybe you can't help them, maybe you burden them and make their lives harder.
@MrBonniesdaddy music relates to many people in many different ways. Doesn't have to be one thing that's the beauty of it. Means something to all of us.
You can’t write a song this powerful unless you’ve experienced addiction at its highest level
Evidently they wrote it ABOUT an alcoholic they knew. Not sure if Maynard or whomever wrote it knows firsthand, but if not, they did a great job capturing it regardless.
Yuppers. There couldn't be a truer statement.
I mean you couldn't write a song like this if you were not an addict.
@@davidfromboulder0.5 seconds of research to find that Maynard was never an addict lmao
The guy who wrote this song is not an addict.
Just a higher state of understanding. All aboard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is such a powerful song/video! It’s one of my faves! Many of my loved ones struggled with addiction and this has real meaning for me.
lol you're beyond clueless
There are very few songs that I remember hearing for the first time. This is one.
Same
My uncle was a huge Tool fan and recently passed away due to an accidental overdose. This song hits especially hard for me
Sorry for you're loss, my uncle passed the same way 2014 RIP
@Marcus Starman really dude
Better this than eulogy
100th likr
Hooiiii
The raw emotion of this song is the reason why I started listening to Tool.
this song is epic
it is beautiful
That painful "why" kills me every time.
Youll like my song “chasms”
I felt the opposite this was the song that made me not care for tool. I wasnt crazy into them to begin with but this song is just too soft. For a rock song who wants to hear about someone "getting sober".?
The only good addiction is with this band
11 years off opiates and this song still gives me goosebumps
This song always makes me think about what my mom went through trying to quit drinking (she never succeeded) alcohol is probably the worst drug to ever exist and its perfectly legal
Kyle Smith man I know how that is
Damn straight
I prefer to call it funny water
RIGHT
I'm sorry your mom was an alcoholic! My step dad was too and it sucked!
Whenever I get the feeling of giving in to my cravings I am putting this song on maximum volume. This helps so immensely to stay strong.
I'm fighting every day to not drown in liquor , I feel like I'm dying. But I'm still living
I will too.
complete opposite for me. craving always gets through the roof. because I listened to songs like these when I was on, I guess.
@@berserkeraztec1039 feel you. I hated liquor until I had to stop the good shit and needed a cheap alternative to get wasted. still better than being sober.
does the opposite for me! whats wrong with me? or you?
💖💖💖I'm sooo sorry for your loss. I'm happy to know that you are able to recall good memories, especially with such an amazing band.💖💖💖
My oldest brother was the biggest tool fan as a teenager, played the living hell out of their albums and drove my parents crazy. He later got addicted to meth and hit rock bottom.
He's sober almost 10 years now, an interstate trucker and still listens to Tool
Wow you're story almost stopped my heart, I'm truly happy he got better. Sending you guys my love ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Why talkin on UA-cam about family affairs??? You don`t have friends, have you?
@@martinsprenz2872 no I don't, nobody loves me. Will you be my friend
Wasted
@@martinsprenz2872 bitch take that shit elsewhere. Dude told a good story about his brother. What are you contributing?
I am not sober. This song is great.
I never am
Nah fr never, I’m so uncomfortable sober but I also am high soo…
There is some reckless cringe herw
@@thenutz4572 listen to this song more
@@thenutz4572 I hope you're going to cure
I know the context of the song but, I think it can apply to many different circumstances. Growing up my mother would always play this album. At the time I of course had no idea what the meaning of "sober", even was. But for some reason this was always my favorite song. Don't get me wrong, the whole album is amazing, but this song in particular holds such a deep meaning for me and many others. As I've grown older, I have become accustomed to the definition of being sober. I have realized over time I hated the idea of being sober. I just hated who I was. But as even more time went by, I could see a problem. I hated who I was even more, under the influence of drugs. And, yet I couldnt stop. Addiction is scary and makes you feel alone. Hearing these lyrics made me feel as if Maynard knew what I was going through. The raw emotion in his voice would make everything feel so real. My favorite line is "Mother Mary, won't you whisper?
Something but what's past and done". Maynard has said before, that they didn't leave the lyrics in CDs because he believed the listener wouldn't understand them anyway. But I truly believe no one can listen to this song without being affected by the story of which it pertains.
Ive never thought of this as being about a drug or alcohol addiction. I interpreted it as an addiction to the world that we cant escape.
This song has hit me so hard for years and years. And im still struggling with it. Thank you for telling the story.
I went crowd surfing to this song back in 1997 on the Aenima tour. I was about 14 years old. it changed my life!
You're such a liar too
Good ol days when we could be young and not fearful at a concert.
Holy shit!!!! Pure fuckin adrenaline dude!
Me too!🎉
@@jenniferhendrix5304 sweet as! it was def some next level shit ^^
Living with alcoholic father
Discovered this song recently, damn, TOOL is far more than just music
"Tool is an experience." - Some fans
@@Syncopated_ that's because it is, taking you into an unknown path
Welcome to the fold
@@Syncopated_ I can attest to that fact
@mountaingoat1003 Would ibogaine help me kick Benzos?
I've always loved this song.
While I havent suffered from addiction, these lyrics strike close to my heart with mental health and the cloak of depression rings very similar to this
Only women suffer from "depression"
Same here
Depression and addiction are in my opinion always comorbid. I dont know a single addict who is not depressed. Thats why they become addicted, to alleviate. I personally am a victim of addiction due to depression. Im so jealous and proud of you for finding other ways to live. Please keep it up, you are an inspiration for me.
Really good point. Thank you. I’ve been lucky that my addiction is exercise
19 years clean and I still don't miss the party.
God is good.
Right on.
who
You are good friend.. more than you think.
Awesome, Keep the faith sister.
Spinoza’s is the best view of god.
I was sober for 7 years until 4 days ago. I lost my grandmother and aunt. my father in law passed yesterday. I'm hope u all stay strong and ask god for the strength overcome the worst times so as not to fall back. my grandmother loved me at my worst when no one else did. I'll get a hold of this. I got kids that need me. " it's hard when people don't understand addiction, "it's lonely
Stop now while you are ahead. You can do this. Don’t let it get farther than it has to and harder to overcome.
If you need someone to talk with im here for ya, clean for 2 days now and its so hard, I hope things get better for you bro
You can do this!! Stay strong and healthy 💖
Maybe a lil late replying but I completely understand. I've had soberity, then lost it. It is lonely and it does suck. But some of us do understand. Stay strong, wish you the best and hope you're back on your feet. Things can't suck forever man. Even the sun shines on a dogs ass once in a while.
Stay strong!
I was introduced to TOOL at a really young age, my dad would always listen to undertow and Ænima whenever we were in the car, however I really liked this song and I would get really excited when it came on the radio, my dad passed away 2 years ago and we played this song at his funeral because it was one of his favorites and he requested it!, Thank you TOOL for also helping me through some dark moments in my life and having amazing songwriting skills that many others can enjoy!
❤❤❤ чем старше я становлюсь тем больше мне нравится !!!! Всём кто борется с заразой респект!!!!!
Зараза то кремль
Amen🙏🏽
i was sober when i first heard this song back in 1993
now im a raging alcoholic ....thank you TOOL
You must be young like Myself!
I got 2 wives I can blame, but yeah,
Rip says hell yes. Whats the next level
Just about same. 😂
but you missed the message, he is on heroin, not a baby drug like alcohol. thats like me bitching about coffee
And yet some of us beat the demon. I absolutely love this song
I couldn't beat it until I had Jesus to be honest
I need him
I'm the only one that did in my friend group. Everyone else is dead.
@@mischr13 Sorry to hear about your friends.Glad your still around.
@@577buttfan thank you friend, I appreciate you ♥
My best friend in high school, Brian, introduced me to TOOL with this video. I was hopelessly hooked afterwards. We saw them multiple times whenever they came nearby. He died of lymphoma 5 years ago and I still have trouble listening to this song without getting choked up. My sons both love TOOL after Brian and I helped show them how great the music is. Thanks, Brian. I miss you, brother.
Oh man... 🙏❤
Nice Post--I Really Appreciate The Humanity of it.
Thank you!
And
Take good care! 😊
Godspeed Brian... you had great taste in music...
woman moment
This tune plays in my head every time I drive to the liquor store 😮🍺 🍸🍷
Their music is so intense, each song has such an effect on me. Love it
Crazy
I heard this quote on a documentary called LA originals: "Everyone goes on a binge in their lifetime, some people go for a donut binge, others for heroin". Hope that everyone is keeping their demons under control.
sakaralakabar try it once and never be the same 😵
@@dillonkrueger4535 b.s.
U holding?
@@dillonkrueger4535 so true
especially while in quarantine
I started realizing what my coping mechanisms were and since so many things are closed just have to find new coping mechanisms in the mean time :/
Anyone who's been involved with an addict or is an addict can relate to this simple but rock solid description of what happens and what keeps happening. Salute to all those who fought their way out!
This is my favorite song of all time. They wrote it about a friend who thought he couldn't be creative unless he was under the influence of something. As someone who grew up with a family member who never wanted to be sober, I can relate to witnessing someone close to you battle with addiction firsthand the way they did.
The 90s. So many memories, very little evidence.
Yes indeed....
Thank GOD "social media" wasn't a thing when I was growing up. I can't even imagine what kinds of pictures and videos of me I'd have to worry about my future children and employers finding.
I didn’t beat drugs, or abuse, or anything. I just like TOOL, and I like to party.
That's good enough :)
Fuck getting sober drinking and partying is fun lol
Thanks you for that comment good music
@@johnfinch9668 sure until a point ofcourse
Then gtfo...
going to my first tool concert on sunday, i am beyond excited to see the experience that is tool. they have sone of the most amazing music, the way their lyrics have such a deeper meaning and how they pair it with such great instrumental work. keep doing great things tool
Have fun!!!
how was it man?
There has never been a more perfectly written angst filled song. Hopelessness and despair and only the bottle to turn to. I almost wish it wasn't articulated so well.
3:57 when you accidentally touch the pot on the stove
lol
The Pot? Great tune 😉
who are you to burn your fingers?
@@mamba6369 You must be out of your glove
😂😂