A Perfect Circle - So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish [Audio]

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[@jean-claudesimonetti9361]

“For instance, on the planet Earth, man had always assumed that he was more intelligent than dolphins because he had achieved so much-the wheel, New York, wars and so on-whilst all the dolphins had ever done was muck about in the water having a good time. But conversely, the dolphins had always believed that they were far more intelligent than man-for precisely the same reasons.”

[@curtbritt1631]

On porpoise!!

[@gacha_islife4536]

-hitch hikers guide to the galaxy

[@mindmy609]

they are advanced that's why they are allways smiling

[@mindmy609]

lmao

[@sylviem.1299]

Writer is Douglas Adams.

[@Dilaudid281]

It's pretty unsettling how much this song is an anthem for the end of a generation of people. Considering everything is linked to the 50's through the 80's, during the birth of the "Time is money" mindset, the cold war, the music video being set in a 50's period, plastic surgery becoming a thing during their generation...it kinda all works.

[@crownstupid]

Welcome to Art.

[@metgrl14]

"The last ever dolphin message was misinterpreted as a surprisingly sophisticated attempt to do a double-backwards-somersault through a hoop whilst whistling the ‘Star Spangled Banner’, but in fact the message was this: So long and thanks for all the fish." - Douglas Adams

[@ArtoriusBravo]

I have a million ideas. All of them point to a horrible death.

[@progmetalfan4270]

on facing certain death, the guide says this; "what to do when faced with certain death: consider that life has been good to you. alternatively, if this is not the case, more likely considering your situation, consider that it won't be bothering you much longer"

[@metgrl14]

"In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."

[@jgrey1735]

This comment section just makes me so happy.

[@mementoxmori16]

I know, right?? Let's upvote it as much as we can!

[@voxdraconia4035]

More than 2000 Vogons disliked this song .... but we know what they think is good poetry ... ^^

[@aestevalis0]

I found someone whose poetry was even worse than Paula Nancy Millstone Jennings'.

[@mindofastonerreviews406]

That's so fucking funny best comment

[@dnaglitchgaming6565]

The Vogons are still processing paperwork to figure out if they like this song or not.

[@rfbftp123]

I listen to both, elaborate...

[@heavymetalhippie9217]

Maynard is a lyrical genius.

[@welkijken]

I give this song a 42 out of 7.

[@JosephinesDays]

ROFL! thank 4 that 1! oh sorry 42^^

[@blutaffi6213]

I rate it a 46 out of 2

[@stanlycat2146]

Saw (heard) this song performed in Knoxville. The people in my row were looking at each other like, "What the F is this crap". And the end, about 6 people cheered.

[@SecretCh0rd]

Space cadet ;^)

[@averysadcat2500]

@@blutaffi6213 I was gonna say that :(

[@zdvpy]

The Answer is 42

[@SzymonGroth]

Yes! Finally! The answer for the great question!

[@benmech]

But the Vogons blew the planet away before we found The Question

[@sajidah.k]

Hip hip hooray

[@wiktorkrzeszowiec3034]

Warga, jak to możliwe, że zawsze jesteś tu szybciej ode mnie? :|

[@sgar12801]

He’s got an towel!!! Runnn away

[@BrokenSaintRW]

Nena: "99 Luftballoons is the most cheerful song about nuclear annihilation ever written." A Perfect Circle: Hold our towels.

[@andrewbrown7740]

lmfao well said lol well said!

[@jennygoofus6968]

I feel like this is the song that would play once humans get wiped out by an asteroid and the credits start rolling.

[@saltysoyman6908]

Or Stal

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

We can but hope

[@the2ndcoming135]

Yup. Fish sandwiches are good😅

[@CollegeDroputPowerpoints]

I can wait 15 years for that.

[@Bored_Overthinker]

We can't wait for that...

[@shadowbolt2361]

I'd like to nominate this as humanity's swan song. It's hauntingly beautiful.

[@erica9238]

Best comment ever, it fits so perfectly.

[@alucarddracula7]

@@erica9238 agreed

[@thundarrisaboss2725]

It is humanity's swam song.

[@michaelmoore1386]

I was thinking the same thing. The dolphins will long outlive us. As they should and the Earth can get back to healing itself again.

[@TamsinTheGlitcher]

@@michaelmoore1386 name checks out.

[@LieLikesMusic]

Woah this was different!

[@ehabhussein2287]

Lie Likes Music I did not see it comimg from them lmfaooo

[@amandaharless2690]

Agreed

[@boogie8006]

Things got oddly happy sounding. Hahaha

[@erichzann2966]

Ashton Rose Blue and Gravity come quickly to mind

[@brucanthwood]

Love your channel! I recommend people suscribe.

[@robbymillsap9842]

APC song in a major key?! Wow

[@nathanlh81]

Robby Millsap I liked your song “Smokey Mountain Rain.” Cool meeting you, sir.

[@JNegative]

Sounds minor to me.

[@ryanerwin1952]

That’s what I said lmfao!!!

[@ryanerwin1952]

2 Negative The intro and verse are very much in a major key.

[@apchowerdel534]

Maybe im not "openminded"...not my favorite song...

[@deenokatatonic6846]

I love how so much of Maynard's vision bleeds through tool, apc and puscifer.

[@charliecarrouth1626]

I get chills every time he says "Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali and Leia have moved on"

[@JohnnyBGoode-mu9ku]

hell yeah...

[@totalpartykill999]

that would be gene wilder, david bowie, muhummad ali, and carrie fisher.

[@dyzilena]

Makes me tear up a bit...

[@ryanspears1986]

I just get sad

[@LiezerZero]

I'll be moving on too.. will you still have chills for me?

[@davnbull]

The song's music was originally written by guitarist Billy Howerdel, and intended for his solo project, Ashes Divide. However, he often presents music intended for Ashes Divide to band frontman Maynard James Keenan to see if he has interest in writing lyrics and vocal harmonies for songs to become A Perfect Circle material instead; Keenan chose to use the song because he felt that "People are going to hate me for this one, so let’s do that."

[@mikefronk9579]

I feel like Maynard is one of the inspirations for Rick Sanchez(R and Morty)... or at least could be with what you just shared, haha

[@crimsonvance839]

Its a tone Maynards not foreign to tho. There are a few Puscifer songs that have a very similar tone.

[@kwilcox417]

I hope this is true cause this song is amazing.

[@marwa22ism]

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[@augustgreig9420]

Andrew Giniewski To be fair you have to have a very high IQ to appreciate Rick & Morty...

[@vashtsai5310]

I CAN'T GET THIS SONG OUTTA MY HEAD! congrats APC you have brainwashed my mind!

[@hiltonklymok1561]

Day one -1 listen Day two -3 listens Day five - 8 listens Day thirteen - 21 listens.........

[@J3MOdh3NOWX3S]

+Hilton Klymok Ohh I see what you did there !

[@smirbelbirbel]

well played

[@cashew0243]

it was a bit like that aye

[@avatarparadigms]

Bravo, you fibinocci-sequencing son of a bitch.

[@Noblesavage77]

Brilliant

[@LukeNeumann]

This song went from my least favorite thing APC has ever to done, to my top 3 in about a week. It's like a pop summer ballad from 2002.

[@CraigKeidel]

It's very New Order covering Incubus, for sure.

[@leavingitblank9363]

@@CraigKeidel _What?_

[@CraigKeidel]

@@leavingitblank9363 They're bands.

[@leavingitblank9363]

@@CraigKeidel Yes, I know. Thus my surprised response.

[@CraigKeidel]

@@leavingitblank9363 I'm guessing you're not familiar enough with either group to understand then. That's fine, but this track absolutely sounds like New Order covering Incubus.

[@leemacwilliams2237]

Love the Hitchhikers reference, the feeling of this being a continuation of Ænema (my favorite Tool song), Maynard's dry sarcastic tone, those perfect sexy harmonies, everything about this song and the whole album. This song has aged hauntingly as I lost my friend Leia to suicide. The line about Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali and Leia has a new, more personal meaning.

[@davidashley7442]

42

[@patrickchanningii366]

My mom's name was Kris, but... ..same.

[@matthewdugan6156]

Sorry for your loss

[@IceHibiscus]

I'm glad that this song and album mean a lot to you. Hopefully, whenever you hear this song, you are reminded of all the happiness you and your friend experience with each other.

[@navnig]

🤗🤗🤗

[@MrJackstar123]

Seems like a lot of people always cloud their own personal opinions about a band's new album by letting nostalgia get in the way. There's way too many people criticizing stuff through comparison instead of looking at something as its own thing. Personally, when a band I like that I consider to have a lot of talent comes out with a new album, I'm hoping its going to sound different from their previous stuff. I don't want talent to be wasted on the same sound over and over, I wanna know what else they can do.

[@devildude64]

SO well put !!

[@andrewlockett4569]

Zylph sure, but some of this album could have been edited or tweaked a little more to give it extra punch. There are some slower moments when you could be forgiven for thinking the tape has broken mid song. Maynard's vocals dominate the album, whereas guitars and drums generally take a back seat. The style of Puscifer can't be denied, and it is about on a par with Conditions for my Parole. The final track, Get the Lead Out, is a sleeper, especially with Keenan's knack for arching vocal melodies in that grey echo style of his.

[@MrJackstar123]

I mean... get the lead out is my favorite track of this album. Sometimes in music, you get to a point where you can't really objectively say if something is good or bad. If you get into it and really start feeling the flow of a song, then for you its perfect, nothing needs to be changed. If you cant get into that vibe, then the song isint for you and that's ok. It's just a question of personal taste.

[@larsenlupine3578]

So you don't appreciate reggae ? =D

[@nyodeler6647]

Thats because you're an individual. The others who basically just want Tool with a different name, are just part of a crowd. No individual thoughts.

[@sunildeepaujla8132]

the whole album is about something that is coming.. we are frogs in hot water and we dont even realize it.

[@matthewhowsden1924]

Good god are you a prophet? Welcome to 2020

[@shedd45]

Are you? A God?

[@crazydavec3861]

@@shedd45 ... nah, she just saw it on Reddit.... y'know, where all the frogs go... Reddit... reddit... reddit...... I'll get me coat! 🤪

[@damo9961]

Glass half empty view. It's about being thankful for this crazyness and just being here. It's about it being a load of nonsense, but who gives a fuck?

[@derwelleumbao4968]

Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps and flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali, and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all it’s atomic pageantry Bravissimo hip hip hooray For this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo! Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe In [?an afterwind] Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On politicians, fancy water and guns and plastic surgery Like old Prince and [?] mom All the dolphins have moved on Signaling the final curtain call in all it’s atomic pageantry Bravissimo hip hip hooray What a glorious display Melt our joyous hearts away Under the mushroom cloud confetti Hip hip hooray for this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo Hip hip hooray Hip hip hooray Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe in [?an afterwind] Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry

[@clipcalhoon]

Derwelle Umbao I think maybe Melanin Monroe after he says hair and skin, play on words perhaps

[@clipcalhoon]

Maybe only the first time the second time does sound like marylin Monroe

[@saturninebear]

It's a reference to "Insignificance", a 1985 film by Nicolas Roeg. Marilyn Monroe talking to Einstein about the end of the world in a nuclear holocaust. A profoundly moving piece of cinema.

[@billhicks7034]

Yea the lyrics are definitely the best thing about eat the elephant unfortunately

[@ArtoriusBravo]

saturninebear I need to watch that

[@na96308]

I never expected Maynard to ever say "Willy Wonka" in one of his songs

[@certifiedpossum8655]

C'mon, he's Maynard.

[@infocus]

You can thank Gene Wilder, for moving on.

[@schpeidermann]

or "hip hip hooray"

[@Infyra]

Such a dark personage is not out of place in Maynards lyrics.

[@nothing-kx6gy]

MJK actually quoted Wonka in a recent concert, which was really cool. "We are the music-makers and we are the dreamers of dreams."

[@av3ngeme]

“The last ever dolphin message was misinterpreted as a surprisingly sophisticated attempt to do a double-backwards-somersault through a hoop whilst whistling the 'Star Spangled Banner', but in fact the message was this: So long and thanks for all the fish.”

[@77egina]

I love watching the dolphins swimming. They are so beautiful.

[@heatto162]

Always carry a towel!

[@DaleGribble1]

heatto jones shut up Towely

[@fluxit100]

42

[@eskimojoe6564]

Your a towel!

[@Fuzzy6262]

You're*

[@EmmaKnightleyNo1]

And peanuts

[@TheOffBrandGinger]

Lyrics: “Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps and flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali, and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry Bravissimo, hip hip hooray For this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo! Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe In an afterwind Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On politicians, fancy water and guns and plastic surgery Like old Prince and Brady's mom All the dolphins have moved on Signaling the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry Bravissimo, hip hip hooray What a glorious display Melt our joyous hearts away Under the mushroom cloud confetti Hip hip hooray for this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo Hip hip hooray Hip hip hooray Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe in an afterwind Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry”

[@mikedavies7706]

KillingKorner thanks for the lyrics! I usually misshear the odd word and send my wee minds spiralling off at tangents,which is always maynards way of provoking us back into reality!

[@umutyay]

KillingKorner h

[@J-Rock462]

When Maynard says Major Tom, is he referring to David Bowie?

[@TheOffBrandGinger]

Justin Barber most likely

[@haagasus]

Justin Barber He definitely is!

[@JLP-333]

Its a grower. And im into the super dark stuff.. it has a very sarcastic vibe to it. Very solid

[@JosephinesDays]

Fine words...yes.

[@TSPH1992]

Maynard always liked to troll people.

[@LiberatingReality]

That upbeat intro is deceiving; what a powerfully mournful song.

[@dubyajayyo]

Liberating Reality Mournful. (Weeping)

[@thenayancat8802]

The juxtaposition of the tone and the despairing lyrics is pretty powerful, definitely intentional.

[@delero1]

I love it. It's medicine. Gotta make it sweet to get people to take it.

[@MP-Fin]

Hugh Man Nicely said.

[@marwa22ism]

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[@lastlifepodcast7108]

I dig how the beat sounds really up beat, but the lyrics are really dark!

[@mikeerickson5391]

Last Life Podcast Perfectly said

[@nuberiffic]

Cos no one's ever done that before lol

[@vizib12]

Beg to differ: Hollywood Undead - Bullet (that's even weirder)

[@annagaboury9821]

Like the song 'Free Four' by Pink Floyd

[@bweb930]

I think that was the intent

[@rememberussliberty1822]

Ahh..its a good week..just heard Fear Innoculm annd found out APC put out a new album a year ago.

[@brainstormgfx]

The only song I need in my life right now.

[@TheFireflyGuy]

Fucking love this. I love how Maynard can pack so much into what seems like a well meaning melodic song. Is it satirical? Is it referential? Is it in prediction of the apocalypse? Maybe all of those things? I don’t know but fuck if I’m not going to enjoy it. Not all songs need to be trippy whirlwind experiences guys...Lennon and McCartney proved that a long time ago.

[@Alice-kt6ss]

What about a Melodic Pasquinade by none other than “Maynard the Apocalypse Bard “ !! Just gies to show that God iIS in every detail,.

[@spacey_face]

Breaking News: APC forms new genre - Cinematic Apocalypse Pop.

[@EquiNoctum]

Spacey Face You should try Ghost - Rats. It's got the same feeling

[@marwa22ism]

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[@jeffbarton3353]

Apocalypse pop with a covert christian theme

[@wagz2000]

right, because mixing dark themed lyrics with bright and cheery music hasn't been done before. /eyeroll

[@jeffbarton3353]

Amir Frost not talking about this song but the doomed is the best example. The contrarian is another. Some say its about trump but " warm and calculated as heroin"? Thats so not trump. Good description of satan tho. "Hello he lies". Father of all lies. And then of course theres talk talk about hippocritical christians. I could continue

[@elephantricity]

wow, a song in a major key by APC?

[@FictitiousCtrlGames]

Alexander Lmfao Right?

[@Atratius]

It really is the end of the world

[@Atratius]

Just for the record this song is fucking amazing. I have no idea how people can't feel it's not true to APC, but it gives me chills. If you don't get it, I suggest reading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for a new way to be optimistic about humanity's imminent demise... you know, the book this title is referencing.

[@FictitiousCtrlGames]

Atratius I don't think people have a problem with the message and the allusion to The Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. It's not a opinion based on intellect. xD Little pretentious on your part. I think the other folks have an issue with it sounding too happy or like a pop song. I personally don't mind.

[@Atratius]

J F.G. I'm suggesting they have a problem with the tone of the song (it being happy or like a pop song) because they don't get the irony that's reflected from the book. If they appreciated or even acknowledged the book, they'd realize this is the most APC way to cover the material. It's like saying Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland isn't "my Tim Burton" because the film is using too many bright colours.

[@unkownx8328]

Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps, and flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom Ali and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry Bravissimo, hip hip hurray For this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe In an afterwind Time is money, money's time We wasted every second dime On politicians, fancy water, and guns, and plastic surgery Like our Prince and Reenie's mom All the dolphins have moved on Signaling the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry Bravissimo, hip hip hurray What a glorious display Melt our joyous hearts away Under the mushroom cloud confetti Hip hip hurray For this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo Hip hip hurray Hip hip hurray Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe In an afterwind Time is money, money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks, and apps, and flags, and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom Ali and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry

[@omegahyperes96]

Thank you 🙂

[@MrShortrohs]

Can anyone else not stop listening to this?

[@mindofastonerreviews406]

MrShortrohs yes me been on repeat all day been going threw a lot of shit and this put my soul to rest

[@Apocalypse_WOW]

I hope I don’t ever have to stop listening to it... I’ve fallen absolutely head over heels in love with a song.

[@florferreira5850]

I have such mixed feelings about this song, it makes me so happy and also it makes me feel extremely sad. So bittersweet, I madly LOVE it!!! APC keeps on rockin' my whole life 💖

[@Sarpale]

After about 15 years of fandom, I have just been able to see APC live for the first time. And this song was in setlist. I am so happy I can't speak. Finally this day came! I wish everyone has a great day too, I'm so full of happiness right now 💕

[@meygravuun]

Sarpale666 oh god, me too! In June. It was amazing, I was SO speechless when he started to sing - his voice was beyond perfect, better than the studio version. And damn, I cried when they left the stage.

[@scotthammond5461]

A few years back they were in utah on April 15, My birthday. I quit my job to be able to go to that concert.

[@mindofastonerreviews406]

So jelly my time will come

[@g2.integra108]

Seen them last Friday in Detroit. They played this and it makes you appreciate it that much more.

[@turantulatom91]

Caught them for the first time last winter,absolutley amazing

[@BigDaddy-vr2ut]

Lyrics Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps, and flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom Ali and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry Bravissimo, hip hip hurray For this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe In an afterwind Time is money, money's time We wasted every second dime On politicians, fancy water, and guns, and plastic surgery Like our Prince and Reenie's mom All the dolphins have moved on Signaling the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry Bravissimo, hip hip hurray What a glorious display Melt our joyous hearts away Under the mushroom cloud confetti Hip hip hurray For this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo Hip hip hurray Hip hip hurray Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe In an afterwind Time is money, money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks, and apps, and flags, and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom Ali and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry

[@ashleynikolenko]

Wait what?! I thought it said: Willy Wonka made your tongue

[@OwenergyStudios]

Wow (Owen Wilson voice)

[@pelusasattack]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@corgey]

😂

[@otter4100]

*Whaow*

[@stephendriver6128]

Lol

[@bengibson6843]

still with the fucking WOW shit Jessie... What are you evan watching this circle stuff for Owen aint in it, didnt I introduce you to Mr Maynard in the first place$ remember that bitch I was with that had a Maynard tramp stamp good lord huh

[@Sugarsail1]

May your apocalypse come with the cheeriness of this song....

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy and Maynard.The best combination.

[@DJT544]

When someone says Infinite War is the most ambitious crossover in history...

[@Letiferify]

lmao you're actually proud that you made the reference everyone already knew

[@suzipaloozie8242]

Yes it is! Right after the song I decided to watch the movie.

[@viktortunic]

You would think so, all the things I love... and still... I am not thrilled...

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

Viktor Tunić I'm sorry dude what didn't you like about it?

[@SandwichGlitch]

So long and thanks for all the fish So sad that it should come to this

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

People talking about this like it's too pop or airy or whatever. I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be. They're taking this really sad, bleak message of hopelessness and wrapping it in a friendly pop package so that people will listen to it thinking it's a happy song when it's anything but. When Douglas Adams wrote 'So Long and Thanks For the Fish' he was struggling with depression. It's why the Hitchhiker's series (at least the majority of it that he wrote) while having hopeful elements was mostly downbeat when you really look at it. He hadn't much hope for humanity due to war and how much of the environment we were killing off. Maybe this will help some people think. Mostly I think it's meant to say, "we only have ourselves to blame for the shitty shape we're in". As much as I love Douglas Adams work I just wish songs like this didn't have so many reasons to exist.

[@thenayancat8802]

Zidders Roofurry true, he regretted making it so depressing and never got the chance to change it before he died. He is well missed

[@tsovloj6510]

Underrated post

[@summerbummer1930]

THANK YOU. I'm glad finally someone gets it. I stand firmly in the belief those who are complaining the song sucks/isn't APC/too poppy really haven't been actually listening to any of his lyrics for almost 30 years now. If they had, they'd know damn well this song is very much up APC's alley. I friggin love it.

[@summerbummer1930]

IconoclastMessenger my ears say it is 100% APC. Perhaps you should have your hearing checked. ;) I kid. In all seriousness though while musical tastes/opinions are subjective, I'll still judge the crap outta everyone who doesn't like it. I'm sure it'll break everyone's heart. XD

[@CunningCondor]

I think it gives off a sarcastic vibe which fits in perfectly with Douglas Adams' novels.

[@steezyshredz337]

I honestly think this song is refreshing. I'm actually glad they changed it up a little bit.

[@iridiumvalkyrie9017]

Steezy Shredz changed it up or changed it to Puscifer?

[@steezyshredz337]

The Stormborn This song isn't really Pucifer. Maybe some of the other songs are heavily pucifer influenced... Even a couple songs seemed more Nine Inch Nails influenced, but art is about embracing creativity. Maybe if we embrace the new APC we will get hear a brand new Tapeworm album with Maynard James Kennan and Trent Reznor. How fucking epic would that be!?

[@stickybandit4065]

Steezy Shredz This sounds VERY similar to Tiny Monsters by Puscifer I think.

[@marwa22ism]

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[@aldoparziale2631]

And Now For Something Completely Different! 😎

[@cosmicbrambleclawv2]

I'll be honest, I clicked this expecting a cover of the dolphins singing in the movie, and while I'm slightly disappointed that it wasn't that, this song is amazing and more than makes up for not being what I thought it was

[@alriiightythennn]

That's exactly what I expected (and hoped for) but this song is fantastic so I guess that makes up for it lol

[@doctorjohnsmith3653]

Same. Hadn't heard APC in a while. Having now heard the rest of the album, this is a real standout track. It's got a similar feel to MGMT's Time to Pretend.

[@jmack8767]

Perhaps. But a metal version of the dolphin's song would have been better.

[@AlexFebreroM]

Es la primera vez que escucho algo feliz a A Perfect Circle, no sé cómo sentirme jaja.

[@kathelucybellica]

estamos iguales, estoy bastante confundida la verdad, la letra da, pero no la música ...

[@Tomeke]

Pues la primera escucha desconcierta un poco, pero dale varias vueltas. A mi me ha dejado con la boca abierta

[@luisortiz6567]

Pues si ellos pueden....Esta buen estar feliz por un momento.

[@saigodensya]

Es algo distinto pero mantiene sus vibras que indentifican a apc

[@juanbermudez3402]

para nada.. escucha la letra. Esta hablando de q el tiempo de esta humanidad ha llegado a su fin.

[@maximeprometheas]

Eat the Elephant comes out on Friday, and if the rest of it is like the singles they have been releasing so far, man I can't wait!

[@brentkopacka8505]

Lyrics**** Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps and flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali, and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry Bravissimo, hip hip hooray For this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo! Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe In an afterwind Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On politicians, fancy water and guns and plastic surgery Like old Prince and Brady's mom All the dolphins have moved on Signaling the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry Bravissimo, hip hip hooray What a glorious display Melt our joyous hearts away Under the mushroom cloud confetti Hip hip hooray for this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo Hip hip hooray Hip hip hooray Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe in an afterwind Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry

[@مسلمةفخورة-ف6ط]

Brent Kopacka THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@brentkopacka8505]

music.saves. us. New Album Just Dropped Brother!!!!!!!

[@JosephinesDays]

Thank you mate...need it now after 127 times listening to the power. NOW i need lyrics^^

[@مسلمةفخورة-ف6ط]

Brent Kopacka I KNOW, ALREADY WRAPPED MY HEAD AROUND THE ENTIRE THING, SUCH A FANTASTIC, WELL-WORTH THE WAIT RECORD! this one is definitely still one of my favs! x

[@rain8222]

Thank u

[@superjointed]

Listening to this song and thinking about how the Brazilian president is being silent and complacent about the destruction of the largest forest on our planet. The Amazon is burning! Hard times are coming :(

[@FabioMCgil]

Sound like a Placebo song

[@joaoandrebernardino]

Was looking for this... It took me a while to notice why it sounded familiar.

[@jmontgomery2382]

This song is melodic and haunting just like the rest of the Eat The Elephant album. Job well done, MJK and A Perfect Circle.

[@walruswaspaul123]

It's happening

[@FredzDeadBaby]

walruswaspaul123 APC producing pop trash??

[@mainsmain]

"IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN"

[@withapalmfull0fstars]

tiagovalen maybe the real Maynard is stuck in the black lodge.

[@beauroberts9601]

Wonder what Alice would say...

[@an7ici7izen64]

The Anthem of 2020.

[@rejvaik00]

I'll be signing off Dec 31st 2020 11:59pm with the tagline _"So long and thanks for all the fish"_

[@MaddBaggins]

This video reminds me of my time in the Navy. We used to often observe dolphins swim in front of the ship like this. It always appeared that they were having fun racing with the ship.

[@PatrickWilliams-gc2iy]

My brother died on 2-13-18. We've been to several apc and tool shows. It hurts to know he won't hear this.

[@travispetit907]

I'm so sorry for that....perhaps he hears it somewhere better than here.

[@PatrickWilliams-gc2iy]

Traveling Man that is my belief. Thank you buddy.

[@miguelcalderon7993]

My condolences bud. Music transcends all boundaries.. I'm sure he's listening and enjoys it just as much as you do..

[@PatrickWilliams-gc2iy]

Miguel Calderon Thank you. I bought his 13 year old daughter a copy of the album. He's definitely jamming to it with her.

[@dewrey2076]

I went to a perfect circle concert with my brother last year. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@matthewrenaud1503]

If you don't feel it you will never get it...

[@clics3729]

Still to this day a haunting call to action, or maybe a lament on the times. In short, it’s over and there’s no fixing it so make the best of what you have while we have it.

[@stevet2641]

Sounds 30% like APC 40% 30 seconds to Mars, and 30% straight up pop.

[@melisafrancis2230]

Steve T when I saw them live they warned fans that it would be like 80s pop.... Like Depeche Mode. Haha so I was like... Bring it.

[@thediab0lus575]

Not a fan of the music but I do like the lyrics and appreciate what they are doing even though it isn't particularly my style.

[@jamesm3235]

Jon Benoit Thank you for not complaining like everyone else and taking the time to recognize what they are doing. I think its brilliant and the pop sound adds to the lyrics and someone makes it darker but i can get if someone doesnt care for the style

[@thediab0lus575]

I'm a black/death/thrash metal kinda guy but I can appreciate other genres and styles of art even if I don't particularly listen to them personally.

[@TYFLOL]

This is actually a really nice song

[@rshelby1971]

It is.

[@figloalds]

It's about consumerism and nuclear warfare, it's about how the world is at war whilst the common folk is celebrating as if nothing was happening, that's why the melody and harmony sounds so joyous yet so sad. This song is an overachieving masterpiece. "MELT our joyous hearts away under the MUSHROOM CLOUD confetti", astoundingly brilliant line.

[@SeraphimRoad]

The intro sounds like those stock footage corporate soulless commercials until the lyrics kick in. So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish

[@Aiur]

So, an album composed of all the lost verses to Vicarious?

[@HuntedBoBo]

What do you want (Read my username)

[@NthrUnnecessary]

Do you mean 10,000 days or xd

[@suedehead23]

Think he specifically means Vicarious based on the theme of that song, and the kind of lyrics on this album

[@NthrUnnecessary]

Josh Haider-Smith But vicarious was more heavy and it was way cooler than the album itself XD

[@suedehead23]

That's funny, as good a song as Vicarious is, it's actually my least favourite song on that album! Like, I can kinda enjoy it, but the chorus chord progression just seems so poppy and generic compared to everything they usually do. Compare that to Jambi or Rosetta Stoned for example.. I know it's not a very popular opinion aha

[@BlueCrayon77]

Yes it sounds different, but just remember the large friendly lettering on the cover of your guide - "DON'T PANIC"

[@DharmaMidget]

I'll be buying 42 copies of the album.

[@USF-yo4uh]

and they'll sell only 42 copies... this album is shaping up to be a turd

[@KyleTheLEGOMaster]

U.S F cmon

[@DharmaMidget]

U.S F The joke is so far over your head, you'll need a telescope to see it.

[@KyleTheLEGOMaster]

DharmaMidget you're the Midget probably farther over your head

[@KyleTheLEGOMaster]

DharmaMidget how is it a joke

[@Snugglebit]

I am STRESSING THE FUCK OUT because this song was recommended to me by a friend months ago, and I just found the little slip of paper it was written on so I am listening to it for the first time now. All that is to say, I desperately want to thank the person but my stupid ass procrastinated so long that I DON'T REMEMBER WHO IT WAS AND NOW THEY MAY NEVER KNOW THAT THEY CHANGED MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER.

[@TheTabascodragon]

Amazing how such a dark song can sound so upbeat

[@CraigKeidel]

Never heard The Cure or Grandaddy, huh

[@freshleadwater1]

"You may not share our intellect, which may explain your disprespect"

[@marceloPupo]

Perfect Circle new songs: 1st listen: weird, 2nd: interesting, 3rd: amazing, 4th: gold :D

[@JaysonStark]

I swear i have listened to this song about 50 time...i love it!!!

[@sambombastik6465]

Bravissimo, hip hip hooray

[@LimitIsIllusion]

marcelo Pupo I went the opposite way.

[@figloalds]

It took me a while to comprehend this song, when I did whoa, it all made sense. The entire song, melody, harmony, lyrics are an allegory to how society mask the nuclear warfare dangers and tensions with joyous capitalistic consumerism. I, didn't understand the first time I listened to, so it sure sounded weird, the 2nd time I captured better the melody and got interested in interpreting the lyrics, then I saw the blatant nuclear bombing references through the entire text, then I perceived that this song is beyond perfect.

[@_VoidlessNyx_]

I forgot the name of this song but I just found it again and it makes me happy

[@soulphoenix13]

This song is blissful. There's no other word. . . Blissful. I can't wait for the new album. I feel like we're getting a cross between A Perfect Circle and Ashes Divide on this album with each new song I hear. I'm loving this so much. :)

[@bedge8601]

Pat Yes, a blissful song about the end of the world.

[@soulphoenix13]

B Edge Yeaaaah, but it makes the apocalypse seem so beautiful, haha.

[@PHEONIX_720]

Damn this song is so different but so good that is what makes apc amazing. They can make a song out of their comfort zone and make it one of their best.

[@Jason-ut1yg]

Ok.. this is different. "Not sure" about this.. Third time listening.. SINGING LOUDLY 🎶 Time is money, moneys time.. ♥️

[@JosephinesDays]

And now, sure?! I was never so sure with a song like with that one. REPEAT Button taped.

[@francescateresapastori144]

Ahah same hereeeee

[@figloalds]

BRAVISSIMO. HIP HIP HOORAY! 🎶 Hip hip hooray for our iminent death by nuclear bombs. What a RADIANT crescendo. Such glorious display.

[@sadelowresss5493]

HIP HIP HOORAY!

[@klownzero]

It's delicious 😉

[@northstar6920]

Till the world ends in the nuclear hellfire I predict soon, I'ma be playing this.

[@melissagill3778]

My kid: mom turn on thanks for all the fish!! I go to turn in hitchhikers guide to the galaxy My kid:a perfect circle one!!

[@lesgrossman4636]

Gotta love the reference to the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy; thx for all the fish! 🐬

[@fendrikdrake3320]

Finaly! I found the song to play at my funeral.

[@AB-st8to]

Fendrik Drake This song will be played at all our funerals pretty soon.

[@06hatter]

The Donkey Headed Adversary of Humanity has this beat by a mile though

[@AJCaimi]

This song has been in my head for weeks now and I have no problem with that at all.

[@HIAMRM]

I KNEW it!! Maynard identifies as a dolphin! Clever. Learn to Swim. Praying for rain. Blue is such a lovely color huh? Never quite learned how to swim my tail fin. I knew something fishy... I mean mammal-ly was going on. Finally coming out. The pieces fit. I applaud Maynard. There's no way anyone can have such an amazing voice without a blowhole as well. He always said he identified as an eggplant... that was just to throw us off. "What'll take to get through to you precious? You're such a fish! Why you wanna throw it away like this? (the ocean is) such a mess, I don't wanna watch you" Stone & Echo (the Dolphin)? So we "dive" like crows into anything glimmering (like the ocean?) His whole body of work was pointing to this all along. "I'm treading water, I need to sleep awhile". How could I have been SO blind. Don't flipper out guys. Accept him as he is... as a Dolphin. Maynard James literally translates to "Holy Diver" in an ancient language. Google it.

[@vincep2147]

So long, and thanks for all the lulz

[@feral11-11]

Mother of god.

[@ryanduray1]

Robert interesting theory 😂

[@HIAMRM]

KnowingEyes There's a difference between pretending to be crazy & being crazy... I think that line may have been drawn today. Thank you for the juxtaposition. 😂

[@HIAMRM]

KnowingEyes the crown 👑 is yours sir. ;) lol

[@invisibleone1000]

This is brilliant. P.s I can't imagine why you wouldn't Welcome any change, my friends.

[@crimsonking440]

Sandro Ænima Its not "MY APC". Its not like maynard and his three bands have experimented with their music for 30 fucking years or anything. Its that THIS isnt EXACTLY the same sound as thirteen steps. Theyre morons who didnt understand the message to begin with. Probably despise parobol too cause its not HARD ENOUGH.

[@jaidenmagana2302]

Well said this album is gonna be a masterpiece

[@ShellShock794]

There is nothing wrong with change, but a band can't completely genre jump and expect people to stay on board. Especially when they sacrifice their unique sound for another generic radio-band sound. I've never understood the argument that "people just don't like change" when it comes to music. You're damn right I don't like change. I like metal (and the infinite sub-genres in it) so I listened to Linkin Park because they made that music I was into, then all of a sudden they stop making music that I'm into so I need to go fuck off (Chester's words)? That makes no sense. I don't listen to bands in hopes that they completely change their sound, I listen to bands because I enjoy what I currently hear.

[@riffgroove]

ShellShock794 If you consider this song "genre jumping" you have pretty narrow view, musically. Don't like it? Don't listen.

[@oneDonly]

ShellShock794 Turn the bass up and put your speaker under a pillow and you'll get that old school perfect circle sound. I'm not joking. Really, try it. Totally being serious.

[@adamgood1042]

This song makes me cry every time I hear it. I lost my brother last August and I can't help but to hear his name in the song along with all the celebrities we've lost. He loved Tool and APC so much, it saddens me that he'll never get to hear this great song and amazing album :(

[@m.l.desperto7986]

Most haters are closer to 22 & 2 than 46 & 2

[@KnownotProductions]

Willy Wonka - Gene Wilder Major Tom - David Bowie Leia - Carrie Fisher Ali - Muhammad Ali As song clearly referencing the poor souls we lost in 2016... Beautiful

[@vincep2147]

Yea... we got that, genius.

[@KnownotProductions]

Happy to help :D

[@biff022]

Vince Painter lololol. Hilarious

[@mikemalvers2483]

And Muhammad ali also prince

[@SpinTheWords]

Vince Painter Maybe replace Fisher with Prince. He contributed more to society.

[@gypsylee73]

This has been stuck in my head for days. The lyrics are so sarcastic. "Hip hip hooray. For this fireworks display. Mind and body blown away. What a radiant crescendo." If you are listening to it in 2021 you have an IQ above 80.

[@CraigKeidel]

*slobbering on myself* I did it, ma!

[@CraigKeidel]

Also if you like this, check out A Bad Think

[@cassieh5506]

Aw gee I feel so adequate. Thank you for confirming that I am barely a special or "r-word" person.

[@delvik2848]

Thanks man but I have an IQ of 65. Nay nay bitches 'n' shit.

[@michaellee8815]

I don’t know if that’s high or not lol

[@VincentDeLuca2003]

Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps, and flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom Ali and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry Bravissimo, hip hip hurray For this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe In an afterwind Time is money, money's time We wasted every second dime On politicians, fancy water, and guns, and plastic surgery Like our Prince and Reenie's mom All the dolphins have moved on Signaling the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry Bravissimo, hip hip hurray What a glorious display Melt our joyous hearts away Under the mushroom cloud confetti Hip hip hurray For this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo Hip hip hurray Hip hip hurray Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe In an afterwind Time is money, money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks, and apps, and flags, and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom Ali and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry

[@jonjustice6834]

Sounds great for a new Katy Perry song. Wtf happend to apc?

[@davereyez4721]

Zombie_Jon_78 They went to the next stage of their career, that's what happened. You fools couldn't keep up

[@KillerKrossChannel]

Can’t wait to buy this entire album. Everything I’ve heard, I’ve loved.

[@NASkeywest]

Love the video, LEARN TO SWIM.

[@niewerbalnie4110]

hahah genius :D

[@kacperkrasowski69]

Lol

[@MrJaidenShields]

You might be onto something here... Hinting at the new tool album supposedly coming soon, I think we'll see it by this time next year for sure.

[@viktormason3442]

Connor Phebus I can Swim.

[@platformstrange1794]

Made my peace with The Bomb long ago. #FactorFiftyBillion Aliens be "like"..........."shhh , do you smell bacon?"

[@withapalmfull0fstars]

I don't hate it, but I don't love it. I feel weird.

[@THIRDRATEPRODUCTIONS]

withapalmfull0fstars nail on head

[@withapalmfull0fstars]

THIRDRATEPRODUCTIONS I dig the lyrics, but I'm feeling strange about the rest.

[@liamstark795]

Exactly where I stand on it. Though I wish I loved it.

[@withapalmfull0fstars]

Brittany Childers I'm hoping it fits well with the other tracks and I end up loving it.

[@liamstark795]

withapalmfull0fstars From the interview it's going to be right between the doomed and talktalk. I've been doing the same though, holding out until its released and listening to it in its entirety.

[@collinbryson9449]

Maynard’s voice gives me such chills.

[@Cugelclever]

It's the autotune.

[@nischonnewidder6981]

This make me feel so nostalgic. And it did when i heared it the first time 2 years ago.

[@thomaspeters6413]

jesus this song is growin g on me its like a beautiful death anthem so poppy but in a curish way

[@jamesamaral8185]

For the last time: musicians don't *owe* their fans anything. Artists don't create art for audiences, they create it for themselves. If you like it, you can buy it. If you want to see them perform, you can pay for the privilege. If you don't like their art, save your money. No one is forcing you to patronize them.

[@sambombastik6465]

Bravissimo, hip hip hooray

[@omgseriouslydontwant]

Hands down - the best comment.

[@nuberiffic]

How dare an artist do something different to what they've done before! XD

[@jeraldeoafaking846]

James Amaral you're right. Keep your negativity to yourself everyone. Hate has no place to be placed but burnt to ashes and left behind.

[@jamesamaral8185]

People are totally within their rights to say they don't like something. But acting like they're owed something is ridiculous.

[@kierman]

Think this one will make more sense musically within the context of the album

[@6423nintendo]

kierman if this the context were in for a incredible album

[@BeastOfTraal]

I love Maynard's voice in this song

[@Hollywood6IX]

Such a majestic song

[@germanbierma8795]

It’s a joke right?? Boring song... what happen with this band????

[@Borovnica123]

As MJK said: "People are going to hate me for this one, so let's do that"

[@germanbierma8795]

meeh ¬¬

[@ISMFOFbitches]

This song is the happy go lucky second cousin of AENIMA.

[@MagnusVonGrapple]

Indeed. Very thematically similar

[@theskoolmustard00]

ISMFOFbitches oh my god it is holy shit

[@moo8731]

AEnima is when you first find out the world is ending and you are still pissed at everyone for making it happen. This song is what happens when you accept that reality, become OK with your fate, and realize that all those people you were pissed at are about to die horribly... ... and it becomes fucking hilarious.

[@nyodeler6647]

@@moo8731 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@nathanrodriguez914nr]

While ænima says fuck you to a ton of people, this song says goodbye to the poor souls who have left us.