A Perfect Circle 3 Libras - Reaction and Lyrical Analysis

Reacting to 3 Libras by A Perfect Circle - Psychological Breakdown and Meaning of the Lyrics - 3 Libras is a song by alternative rock band A Perfect Circle formed in Los Angeles, California in 1999 by guitarist Billy Howerdel and Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan. 3 Libras was the second single from their debut album Mer de Noms following the song Judith. This video analyzes the lyrics through the lens of several quotes by Maynard James Keenan in which he explains the origin and meaning of the title and inspiration for the lyrics.
Nena Lavonne, Psy. M. is a musician, psych professional, and rock music enthusiast who enjoys examining her favorite artists & their songs under a psychological lens to greater understand and appreciate their work. Subscribe for more Rock Psychology!
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[@psychologyofrock]

I'd love to hear what this song means to you and anything else you'd like to add to this analysis. What song would you like to see next?

[@sarahd8093]

I listened to the song in a bar at age 18, it was my favorite song there. Now at age 41 I pretty much feel the same about the song. I didn't know Maynard was the singer and he was in Tool. Thanks for the explanation, great job!

[@me734]

Love your insights Nena. keep on Rockin' it Girl !

[@alejandroriggi495]

I'm actually impressed how well this song/analysis hits me, in ways I didn't know how to articulate by my own.

[@matheusvmoraes]

Awesome analysis! I'm not really well-known about A Perfect Circle but I knew your video would be amazing and I wasn't wrong. I'll be checking more of the band, nice work Nena 😉

[@DenisDolisy]

Thank you for the great analysis !

[@TheRiversSoul]

Oh yess, love this song as well! Maynard has some really spiritual lyrics that I think can have so many different meanings to them which I find really enjoyable. I interpret these songs differently every time 😅

[@treysalazar7791]

Great analysis, Nena. Figures that when Maynard is forthcoming on the meaning of the lyrics, he still finds a way to hold some stuff back. Hope "Judith" is next up, but anything off this album will be great to see analyzed. All of A Perfect Cirlce's material is great, but (my opinion at least) "Mer De Noms" is their best work.

[@benderbender1233]

🤘😘🤘

[@JonnyRecaps]

Great review/analysis. "May-nerd"