I Am Just A Worthless Liar

Song: “Sober”

Artist: Tool

Album: Undertow (1993)

…L.A. United States…

Tool’s first full length monster that they unleashed and let scamper out of the hole in which they kept all their secrets in. Dark and menacing the music, even early on has been able to create a landscape which is both forbidding and seductive. But still manages to capture one of tools more powerful messages. That through introspection, in everything that you do, who you are and what you are becoming you can realise your true potential.

To me this track is about an artist who’s true creativity comes through their addiction (alcoholism). The works of art are incouraged by society, wanting more hense fueling the addiction. In the end the artist feels worthless, manipulated and is trapped in a downward spiral.

Do What It Takes To Step Through

Song: “Forty Six & 2″

Artist: Tool

Album: Ænima

…Alternative, Progressive Rock/Metal from Californ-i-a…

This album is the one that probably changed the whole way that I listened to music. Blew me away from the first listen and it still holds up well today.

There are many arguments out there about what the lyrics of this track fully mean. One theory is that its about the evolution of the human species, that we will develop two extra chromosomes for a total of forty six and two (the two being the sex chromosomes). Throw a little Jungian and Melchizedek theory into the mix as well and the song is supposedly self explanatory.

Personally I dont think its that simple. I agree its about evolution, but more the evolution of thought and eventually society. Ther moving of one conciousness to another, higher consciousness. The evolution of chromosomes from 46 to 48 I believe is to be taken not literally but metaphorically. 

In the song Maynard sings about looking into the shadows and discovering who he really is. Also he sings the line “listen to my muscle memories” referring to the fact that the cells hold the memory for life to construct itself again and again in an orderly and efficient manner. Learning from the past and moving up into the higher level of consciousness.

But in the end an astounding song that really gets you thinking, which I beleieve is what Tool has intended all along. Remember believe in nothing, beliefs are crippling to the mind. Explore anything and everything.

Lastfm – http://www.last.fm/music/Tool

You’re Just Here For Me To Use…

Song: “Part Of Me”

Artist: Tool

Album: Opiate [EP] (1992)

…Alternative/Progressive Metal…

I just love the rawness of this early Tool release.

Maynard has said many times that this song is about masturbation, but knowing Maynard and how he likes to fuck with his flock I suspect that there is a deeper meaning.

To me the track is more about our attachment to beliefs and our conscience.

But hey thats just me…I still love the idea that this is Maynard’s love song, his ode to his cock.

Lastfm – http://www.last.fm/music/Tool

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