A Perfect Circle - Eat The Elephant [Audio]

[@Thief.Of.Dreams]

If you are a lover of the earlier albums and listened to this once and thought, "Wait, what?!" My advice is to throw it on repeat and close your eyes and listen. This album is fucking amazing!

[@michaelwiese7100]

👍

[@oneCalledChapel]

I wish people did that and not just judge the album by it's supposed deviation from the previous albums.

[@SphinX504]

A first listen through does it no justice. A 2nd and 3rd listen really brings the appreciation out. I will say that I absolutely loved this track on first listen though.

[@murraypoulsen8405]

Well said, I threw on the headphones last night and just kicked back and soaked it all in...Amazing!

[@roehrc]

It has been a slow starter for me, one of those albums that i’m not sure about at first but learn to greatly appreciate. I agree that it is a very good album.

[@wraithgirl2156]

He made a promise to Chester...and kept it..I can hear his voice in this..thank you Maynard..it's so hauntingly beautiful and for this moment..just this moment..I'm actually.. okay ..🖤

[@JP_IN_TX]

Eloquently stated.

[@mikeisagodd2121]

Amp up the drama a little more why don't ya???

[@anthonybelliveau-ANYONE-2024]

Can I get some backstory on this ? EDIT: That is so beautiful, I didn't even know that. Maynard is truly an amazing person.

[@yukinagato1573]

​​​​@@anthonybelliveau-ANYONE-2024 Billy Howerdel and Chester Bennington planned to write a song and record it for Linkin Park's One More Light. If they couldn't come up with anything on the fly, this song (which Billy and Maynard were writing for Billy's Ashes Divide, and was half-done by that point) was his ace on his sleeve. However, that never happened as far as I know. And after OML, Chester took his own life before having the chance to be with Billy in studio. As a dedication for Chester, Billy and Maynard then reworked the lyrics and finished the song, in the way it's presented here.

[@janicehenning4505]

Billy did, not Maynard

[@gloriousn]

Maynard if you read any of these just know this I suffer from depression and one listening to your voice and your words a cradles me like a warm blanket and I feel love thank you

[@tdlchef2011]

i can say that listening to these guys and the likes of tool bring happiness to my dark days as well!

[@bonbon51141]

That is amazing that it helps you in that way! I do not suffer from depression just occasional anxiety. But Maynards singing does something to my soul that is indescribable and addictive.

[@funzario144]

I hope you are fine. I also went through it and was probably like you born 1976 , most intriguing part of depression was that I was feeling nothing. It was like sinking into a viscous and bottomless ocean. This was really fucked up. What helped me was my interest in history. All those conquerors ,emperors , inventors or religious leaders had one thing in common. They were dead. Everything has an end, glory fame but also suffering. What a soothing thought! So I realized that the time we actually have is limited and maybe, like an actor , I can pretend to be happy. So I did like one on stage. Surprisingly it worked for me. This sadness must not be selfdestructive but can be selfrevealing. Tool or Beksinski are proving it.

[@HometownAngler]

Were all here for you man

[@ivanoliver9532]

I must say that APC brings a weird feeling, most of their lyrics are very depressing but somehow they bring you joy

[@susanz4930]

I could almost hear Chester’s voice singing this😔🙏🏻🖤

[@jameslandon4126]

eeww, yuck.

[@addisonstewart1921]

@@jameslandon4126 It was originally going to be on the One More Light album, so... go fuck yourself :)

[@limitlessinitiatives]

And then you remember how much heart and soul is missing from main stream music today... Incredible musicians

[@mattsmith3839]

"Take the first step in this faith. You dont have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." - Martin Luthor King Jr.

[@mikewilliams8023]

This style really fits Maynard's voice. I wish they did more songs that involve piano.

[@MUN00K]

Listen to Puscifer.

[@jervinmarco6891]

couldn't agree more..

[@linkinparkrulz2275]

This whole fucking album is piano what more do you want

[@rickridenour442]

+Schz I wont be satisfied til a piano falls on my head from a tall building. thats how I wana go.

[@michaeljmattingly2814]

His dad seemed to be not be there so much for any inspiration he may have needed... so gets in a little closer and personal and does this tool. The bill hix experience... melt in real time this round and your kyte you told me to keep is much worthy at this ..right =// yeah thanks what are YALL getting to tonight well I thoufg know bout you fellows but can duck yeah and whys anyway way bitch blowing candles for with gypsies. .yeah. the hey long story mmmmmmm

[@emilysmith5827]

I like it. It's calming, without taking anything away from whatever struggle we deem to associate with it.

[@ditzbabii8137]

So sad how this song was meant for Chester Bennington. But Maynard filled the shoes so well. I wonder what the original lyrics and sound would have been though. Rip Chester 🖤

[@christinamichelleee]

I never knew that about this song!

[@CarrieC739]

@@christinamichelleee me neither!

[@kristinacollette5580]

Just found out today about the song! It beautiful and definitely can see chester singing it. I love it with Maynard tho ❤

[@coreytroup9818]

This album is gold. Say what you want. It saved my life again.

[@RealPugzo]

“where too begin eludes me, and without you too remind me” Tbh don’t know much about this band but every time I hear this song I just sob. Beautiful work

[@gusmontclair2553]

It's my first time hearing this song. And wow. I'm a tool fan. What have I been miss out on?? I'm absolutely blown away. This is beautiful.

[@sopitademurcielago]

Maybe is the sad side of Tool.

[@Southern_Eclectic_Gems]

This song is what made me find tool! Love so much. I just dont get why people hate on it so much.

[@sopitademurcielago]

@@Southern_Eclectic_Gems because Tool and APC is just for clever people. The fool listen other things.

[@johnchappell1530]

Sometimes the songs we don't like at first go on to be the greatest songs we have ever heard. There's something strange about this but that's just how we are. It's like the song is ahead of our time mentally and then hopefully we get it. Thanks Budda ..

[@ijustneedmyself]

It's so interesting, huh?

[@clandestinekits]

Unpopular opunion: this is my favorite APC album and one of my most revisited of 2018

[@spiralbones]

It's still my favorite of any of MJK. Other albums have great songs but this one I love almost all of them.

[@unknown-nj3kt]

Looming, omnipresent This task ahead This task at hand Ominous and daunting Crippling undertaking, I'm frozen Where to begin eludes me Without you to remind me Just take the step Just take the swing Just take the bite Just go all in Where to begin eludes me Rooting ever deeper This massive endeavor Ominous and daunting Crippling undertaking Just take the step Just take the swing Just take the bite Just go all in Take the step Take the swing Take the bite Just take the bite Take the step Take the swing Take the bite Just go all in Where to begin eludes me Without you to remind me Just begin

[@KimTownsel]

unknown 23885 Thank you!!! 😎

[@psuedo6083]

unknown 23885 this is a song about doing your high school homework 😂💔

[@icosotc]

*Rooting ever deeper :)

[@ianliebert2022]

i thought for sure it was take the stab when i first heard it haha

[@REPADIGITAL]

unknown i love you my brother

[@funhat900]

I like his voice, it's Very unique. Not many rock/metal singers that can sing so soft and smooth.

[@HermeticAscetic22]

Jazzy opener to one brilliant album. Love the vocals and drums.

[@cassi6456]

Love that they aren't afraid to experiment with their sound. Changing things up and exploring different possibilities help artists grow. Rather than trying to force a specific sound, they chose to do what they wanted and probably learned a lot from the experimenting. In love with this album.

[@santoshbhattarai2635]

When Maynard starts his soothing voice..with amazingly composed tune by APC, it's heaven! Thank you!

[@thomastucker6506]

This is a perfect explanation of the twelve step. Go all in ! You have to! Every word is true. Maynard knows holding a handful of morgellon fibors

[@haagatha]

This man's voice...😍

[@warunagomis]

The drumbeat is killing it !

[@scottmarkey1481]

Drums by Matt Chamberlain (Fiona Apple & many others)

[@almukhtaranas]

This song saved me. On a 12 hour flight from Cairo to Toronto, there was this baby that wouldnt stop crying. i put this song on repeat and fell asleep for 6 hours. i just zoned out to it, the smoothness of Maynard's voice and the calm music. This song became my go-to-song in flights if i want to sleep.

[@anthonymazzocco9681]

If anything this song saved the baby haha

[@hideouslime8239]

@@anthonymazzocco9681 Bro💀

[@darkenedvision4709]

@@anthonymazzocco9681 LOL

[@IIISWILIII]

I can't play piano, but songs like this one make me want to learn. This and "So Long and Thanks For All the Fish" are my two favorite from this album.

[@AugustAPC]

This song is so incredibly chill.

[@deimoskaischylos]

I do not know what it is, but there is something about this song that evokes a deep sense of familiarity in me when I hear it. It reminds me of how I felt when I would wander Dallas at night, not wanting to go "home" and having no one else I felt close to; having nowhere else to go but to the streets and within my own head. So much has changed since then, yet so much hasn't. Comfortable is what this song feels like.

[@kendallbridges9245]

Severely underrated album. It weaves an amazing lyrical web, backed by Maynard's incredible vocal abilities. Give this one another spin. It is so fitting for our current times.

[@wafflemanofficial3130]

My first time listening to the album oh my god it's absolutely beautiful thank you Maynard I love you

[@Nietzsche67]

The songs were all great as they were published one by one but now when they were all put together on this album they became MAGICAL!! Was in Stockhom on th 5th and I'm still breathless! Marvellous gig!

[@Pickles_Dende]

One of the best songs ever written. It should be in the pantheon of great songs everyone knows... however, it will be just us to remember this and that makes me sad.

[@kittygirl2016]

"just us" is an awful lot of people, I assure you....so don't be sad, be glad !

[@pascalcollin999]

Assurément une des plus belles chansons que j'ai entendue. La batterie, le piano profond et la voix sublime de MJK sont d'une beauté hallucinante. Les arrangements sont incroyables, production parfaite. J'en ai des frissons à chaque écoute. Cette chanson est un chef d'œuvre...ABSOLU.

[@scythescythe884]

I love how this whole album. I've had everything else apc and tool to listen to for my whole life and this is refreshing. I'm glad they had something new to say

[@teemar3425]

I love this album so much. I sing along, every word.

[@drknss3021]

I listened only to electronic music and did not perceive other genres at all. Once a music service offered me to listen to it. I've never heard such an angelic voice before. Every time I listen, I experience feelings I can't describe. I thank you for this voice! Unfortunately, English is not my native language. I apologize for the dialect.

[@citruseel2421]

this song really reminds me of fall 2018. Every morning I just felt like shit because I never got enough sleep. When I would get on the bus to go to school I would put my head on the window and doze off while this album played. Anytime something from this album plays I can almost feel the buzzing from my head being on the window and being cold. Last year during fall I had this album on repeat and I’m probably gonna do it again this year. What’s a weird coincidence is that my mom bought 13th Step when it came out in fall 2002 and it reminds her of fall.

[@denitsa8]

Soul bathing in this beauty and drowning happily! Words could hardly add to the deep impact of the song... A work of a genius!

[@aaroncharlton1880]

2020....Quarantine days, and here i am again...still in love!

[@SamsaraRecords]

The whole album is just perfect.

[@andrewcagle8912]

Because, Aye!!! The circle needs perfected... Big bites.

[@seannichols3695]

Maynard is a true artist, he touches my soul. I love this album.

[@josephsikorski2313]

Imo, 1 of the top 3 best APC songs ever. Beautiful, haunting, nostalgic, necessary, sexy.

[@Picklescarchannel]

Such a beautiful song, so chilled, i love it.

[@rakistangpinoy4745]

The BEST AFC Album! From Start to End, this album is Excellently Amazingly Wonderful!!

[@rogtronius]

Great job, I love this song and this album!

[@Stimpylaus]

A perfect opener for a perfect circle..

[@MaskInsomnia]

Amazing, it feels like he's right over your shoulder

[@davidfortunygarcia]

Es impresionante el trabajo que han hecho en este álbum. Cada vez que lo escucho encuentro nuevos detalles con los que disfrutar aún habiendolo repetido hasta la saciedad. Este álbum está hecho con sentimiento y consigue despertar los de los demás (para los que le guste el género). Increíbles letras que retratan a la mayoría de canciones "TOP" de hoy en día.

[@ivettemolina2947]

como se llama este genero

[@RandomInternetGuy11]

@@ivettemolina2947Maynard typically sings rock/alternative rock/alternative metal, but really this album and his newer TOOL album “Fear Innoculum” are their own genre.

[@ThePeca1988]

This is just great for what it is. I left this album alone when it came out, as i know myself enough to know that im not easy on new albums from old bands i loved for their earlier work, and i dont give the chance they deserve so easily anymore, but damn im glad it found me in an open minded state, even if 2 years after release. It came the right time, and i'm glad i could give it a go, a real one, and accept it, let soak it in. This is a brilliant album. A bit different than before, but we are also different than before. Just like the song says, you just have to give it a go, just take the step. I'm glad its such a honest (or at least honest to me) album, i really feel so, and i not necessarily miss any of the more aggressive stuff they did in the past. I'm long not 18 anymore, and my 20s are gone aswell, but its good to see an "old friend" again, and more importantly that this friend is just fine, and does what it does just as good as before, just as good as 20 years ago. We all got older and wiser, and APC has come a long way too. Its different, and ist still a band to listen to after all these years that gone by.

[@minustaco42zero24]

Great things change with time. Wine and MJK are 2 perfect examples of that. Things can't stay how you feel it should especially when you don't control those things. Growing up includes change if you want it or not

[@MUN00K]

This and Talk Talk are the best songs on the album - Beautiful

[@golorfindel]

id throw Feathers in the mix. my favorite track of the album. and, though some didnt like it, so long and tnx for all the fish also grew in me.

[@alexandrosgoulas]

Just as I was thinking that this reminded me of New Grass by Talk Talk I saw your comment.. seems like the similarity is not casual :)

[@kornkobb420]

Phenomenal album. Can't listen to it enough. Going to see them October 30th in Orlando. First floor section to the right of the stage. Can't wait!! By and Down the River is my absolute favorite from this album. Just beautiful.

[@tspope99]

fkking love this album

[@Sarah-sd1ew]

Ill be there too!!!!! Cant wait

[@Sarah-sd1ew]

Also my fav song onthe album

[@douggranger1831]

I'm there too

[@socraticsandal]

This song is mesmerizing.

[@SWIM5QUAD]

Yeah and always will be, and may A Perfect Circle always be remembered as Melodious Perfection

[@AT-yg4nk]

I swear…after many listens this song easily morphs and becomes one of the greatest songs of all times. Holy shit…

[@XIntoxicationalX]

Still love this, the drums really make it cooler with all those ghost notes

[@marielynnalvarado5184]

thanks for this song, it reminds me of when I lived trapped in the dark for a while, I suffered a lot but finally I dared to go out and I feel the difference despite my constant mood swings... I couldn't be better now and in the company of your voice ❤️ thanks

[@beforetherain358]

This one is actually one of the three songs that I love. it's also one of, sadly just few, where you can feel some genuine emotion from MJK.

[@1Dalegoboom]

A Perfect Circle here I come August 30th Orlando Florida can't wait to see you guys for the fourth time

[@primaegame]

The inhale in the first, "Where to begin, -inhale- eludes me." vs the second time where Maynard extends the length of the word "eludes."

[@sylvesterolveda66]

I walk to another universe when I listen to this album.... Cosmic and beautiful...

[@cherybomber]

This album is a definite grower and perfect for when you want to listen to some mellow rock.

[@camelxravennova]

So soothing, definitely a turnaround from The Outsider

[@GIUSAF]

Not even lying when I say this is probably the BEST song I've heard from APC. Thank you Maynard. This is pure fucking gold.

[@Barrymccockiner41]

Chad C Your absolutely insane

[@jacquereaves7646]

Amazing album !! Just saw them live at the Fox Theater and I still months later am shocked by how incredible it was.

[@pk7422]

First foremost and only................ This is PHENOMENAL!!!

[@mikewhite255]

Seriously love this song.

[@danieltolbert2996]

When music moves you it's great

[@micgg1072]

best song on the album

[@ParanormalActivity999]

Maynard is fuckin genius, Love this album

[@lostvagabond365]

just maynard?

[@ParanormalActivity999]

Yes absolutely.. I was referring towards Maynards lyrics, it may be on Tool or APC or Puscifer, his writing is masterpiece and it's emotionally touched to me. I love Billy too and other members are ain't less genius, so they're called 'Supergroup'.

[@AT-yg4nk]

Genius beautiful epic soft relaxing rewarding inspiring amazing all in one.

[@JesusRuiz-kv6kr]

My favorite song of the album. It is just a perfect circle.

[@laynecobain7377]

The only reason people bash this album is because they can't accept change. This album is beautiful, a perfect circle is beautiful. Ominous and daunting.

[@bitharne]

I’m used to it...I loved every new Linkin Park album as they got progressively bashed. Some people prefer a song or album and not the band; thus never want them to do anything different. Love this album: especially since I recall hearing APC wouldn’t ever do anything again. Glad they did! In town in November too: epic.

[@mileshill7196]

Says the person talking about “man cards” and using a racist epithet as part of their internet handle to seem edgy. Yeah, you’re totally a man bro!

[@Barrymccockiner41]

Finga Bang Chicken Wang This album is trash, it’s not about change, it just isn’t good.

[@monkeybrains878]

@Samuel Groves i mean that's the only reason people come up with when they don't like it sooo

[@entdifangor]

GREAT BAND!! GREAT SONG!! GREAT MESSAGE!!! #1 FAN!!!

[@insertpie]

Watching this live in Wembley....They opened with this,It was ....Rather Amazing !!.

[@devinwolters8006]

Reminds me of what tool accomplished. Deviation from the early music they created and may take some patience, but like lateralus proved, multiple listens do it true justice. This album speaks to me as an adult, but also as a child at the same time. Seems like anything MJK puts out that takes a minute to understand, seems to be my favorite. So glad they made another album!

[@adamtheawesomeperson6490]

[Verse 1] Looming, omnipresent This task ahead This task at hand Ominous and daunting Crippling undertaking, I'm frozen Where to begin eludes me Without you to remind me [Chorus 1] Just take the stab Just take the swing Just take the bite Just go all in [Verse 2] Where to begin eludes me Rooting ever deeper This massive endeavor Ominous and daunting Crippling undertaking [Chorus 1] Just take the stab Just take the swing Just take the bite Just go all in [Chorus 2] Take the stab Take the swing Take the bite Just take the bite Take the stab Take the swing Take the bite Just go all in [Outro] Where to begin eludes me Without you to remind me Just begin

[@kevinfowler8119]

I love this song. You've saved me once again james......i will always love ypu and your art.

[@OxenUlous]

One of the best APC’s songs!

[@Gyledresch]

Beautiful piece of music. Thank you Maynard.

[@nicolecarter789]

This was sooo beautiful 😀❤️ Thank you so much ❤️🙏😍😘

[@giovannar.w.950]

in Zurich you played this song first and I cried so much because I was so happy to see you again. listening to maynard's voice, billy was so nice out while taking pictures, matt waved us and smiled outside, jeff plays such a great drumset. I have felt so much love and even now I'm totally happy that you are and grateful that you come back to Switzerland after so many years. I will always love you. You have saved my life and now I am going one step further

[@shahzeibjaswal6391]

It’s such an amazing song and even more amazing live!

[@philipslimak5675]

I hear the traces of Radiohead and Mogwai even. Lyricism is in a league of its own though. I feel also that Maynard's vocals drastically improved over the years

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

my favorite song on the album, next to disillusioned

[@elcristianodeacero3138]

Beautiful song.

[@rohocarmesi14]

De mis favoritas de todo el álbum 👌🏼 el intro es una joyita.

[@Koldatt]

In the beginning of this video, listening to the lyrics, im picturing myself or maybe a younger me staring at a pile of dirty dishes. Its a twisted kind of humor. but that feeling of " where to begin?" "Wow this is too much"- that resonates with me so deeply. This song feels like i could have written it. Of course . i didn't. But I bet many of us have this struggle in everything we do in life. All the world is yours to keep. All you have to do is walk with me.

[@donaldmarcellus8923]

every time i listen it becomes even more awsome makes my skin crawl and touches my soul so deep !!

[@kickassandchewbubblegum639]

maynard's voice is getting better as he gets older...he's able to reach higher pitches now...and its beautiful...he needs to reach those high pitches and come down to that bassed voice with that spiral down he does...gorgeous reverberation on level 20 bass...you really feel it

[@adjentb]

What a release 😍😍

[@kikokinetic]

I love this album! 5 stars! This is excellent music!

[@lidiadetinta1884]

I love the new album!!!!

[@erickomah9404]

Lidia De Tinta I agree

[@lidiadetinta1884]

Eric Komah its perfect. Every single song its just amazing.

[@erickomah9404]

Beautiful album!!

[@lidiadetinta1884]

I know!!!! :D

[@grizz441]

me too!

[@ogrebattlefan]

Almost 2 years later and I still love the album. Yes it's a departure from their earlier work, but I felt the exact same about Thirteenth Step compared to Mer De Noms. They're evolving, so yeah it's different, but damn is it still good.

[@Ivegotwormsinme]

I'm listening to these songs for the first time right now. As in, I'm typing this and hearing it for the first time and I'm REALLY impressed. I was nervous to listen to it, and now I feel like a fool because I hadn't yet. This is exactly what I hope for when I think of what I love about A Perfect Circle. Now, if I could just get up the courage to listen to Fear Inoculum I'll be in business.

[@awalkwithjoe5086]

This song calls out to my soul

[@jameshearnakarez.1278]

Only thing I can think of saying is thank you and beautiful it is and you guys thank you so very much nothing but love

[@andrerodriguez7604]

Probably the Greatest Album Ever!!!!!

[@NocheDiurna]

SIMPLY WONDERFUL !

[@ameeregatrivittata5744]

This album is beautiful. Thank you APC. Love u guys ❤️

[@nunobear1003]

Best voice by far❤️

[@JoryStultz1234]

Love the esoteric red blood/blue blood cover. The 2 bloodlines crossing over.

[@Zedeezia]

This album hits different after what the powers that be did to us all in 2020.