A Perfect Circle - The Doomed [Official Video]

Music video by A Perfect Circle performing The Doomed [Official Video].
vevo.ly/Ci8sTn

[@yoakeroro6645]

The first song I discovered from APC. Which made me discover TOOL, and then Puscifer... And now my life is not the same anymore.

[@romeuribeiro484]

You are about to cross the tool line

[@solomonreal1977]

Your journey....................

[@solomonreal1977]

................

[@solomonreal1977]

.............hasJUSTBEGUN

[@Jane_Doe81]

Welcome among us whose life changed decades ago.

[@MrAmc1291]

Maynard in full view in a music video? That's a rarity!

[@darthkraven]

With APC is very common

[@JimVincent]

You seem to be confusing Tool and APC.

[@danielleone.love.2297]

MrAmc1291 Maynard barely ever showed his face when he was in Tool but APC he is more commonly seen but even to this day in APC you haven't seen his face like this. Therefore, this song and video has so much meaning in it and alot of people will not understand that.

[@sarge5741]

Havent seen many APC or Puscifer vids then

[@Chaosfly10]

+Evan L Just go reupload a version on your channel and do it.

[@Nomystery22]

Blessed are the rich, May we labor, deliver them more. Ouch.

[@LuisCamacho-ud7vz]

@taxation is theft memes news & more Yeah but not through exploitation of others. If anything their record labels are exploiting their talents, and keeping a huge percentage.

[@augustgreig9420]

@taxation is theft memes news & more He works extremely hard and employs others. And only rich in the neoliberal sense. The actual rich have basically no use for money, other than to keep score. They are more interested in owning things like natural resources, you know like oil, land and politicians.

[@Twitch380]

lol mind you they are part of the whole "1%" but dont think about that.....

[@augustgreig9420]

@@Twitch380 If you live in a first world country you're part of the 1%... But don't think about that

[@aidangreen152]

Wow.... brutally true

[@thearunrams]

This is so dark and honest. I don't know why people think saying stupid generic things about happiness will help you when you're in a shitty place. Sometimes what you need is just honesty. For someone to acknowledge how absolutely fucked up life is.

[@lorileemace8721]

Maybe you should listen to read revolution radio and watch the tippingpoint.com. it may explain all you see happening.. Its truth. I'm 56.

[@lorileemace8721]

While your at it on KZbin. The plan to save the world. Great video. Prayers greatly appreciated for whomever.

[@BattlecamBrent]

@@lorileemace8721 tippingpoint.com just takes me to some weird different website..

[@outintheadirondacks]

The problem is, people can’t handle the real truth, the reality of their own lives.

[@matronmalice9867]

Exactly and that you cannot expect others to fill the void of unhappiness in your soul. You cannot demand that of others. I see this very phenomena happening in society far too often.

[@seidimeow]

Just like when the song was uploaded on here, had to stop everything and run to come watch this 🙌 also this is the most eye contact I've ever made in my life

[@seidimeow]

_and I've watched this 5 times already_ 👀

[@x46andtwo]

Totally agree. I'll let Maynard stare into my doomed soul anyday.

[@CurtisCCoomber]

Literally same. I've never been good with eye contact.

[@kimbersembrace9943]

Same lol

[@atinajoveski7561]

Dobra melodija

[@roblewis3147]

Listening in 2022,and this song is more relevant now than when I heard it 4 years ago.

[@lracseroom8286]

and it's going to be more relevant next year, decade....and on.

holy shit, it's already 4 years...

[@niemand262]

The whole album is a commentary on life. The first 8 songs are what, in 2018, had already occurred. The final 3 songs are his prediction for the future. 2 of the 3 have already transpired, in order. The last will likely occur shortly.

[@rexzero]

Listen to the past albums again and you'll feel the same, timeless works of art.

[@anthonywishard3618]

Me too😊

[@2mo2time]

This album becomes more and more relevant as time passes

[@bkobbilly9396]

Not a good thing

[@mikeconsiglio819]

May I ask why you said that? It was rhetorical. Yes it unfortunately is!

[@andylavreys6703]

One escalation is enough to start a global war. Probably with Russia and the country’s that support them. If we lose. We are gonna be the doomed. This song is so ahead of its time and predicts almost the future. We humans probably gonna destroy ourselves. 🤔

[@Utubesuxmycock]

its ageless and so warhammer Chaos or literally Croms theme lol "youre on your own"

[@anbullenakrasniqi]

yes this is true

[@DoctoRhythm]

I’ve been coming back to this song more recently, as it’s become a haunting 2020 anthem for me during this crazy pandemic. We are in a lot of ways on our own. Take care of each other.

[@themarsh429]

Each other? No. Good luck. You're on your own.

[@solarviking604]

It rings more true every day.

[@salemkittie]

A Perfect Circle always comes around when the world needs them most.

[@juliannesansone5642]

Kittie Peters you are absolutely correct!

[@Javier-cn7ve]

Like Superman xd

[@welders4truth135]

All time Favorite Band!! 😎😎😎

[@anationofsilence1807]

Kittie Peters agreed 👌🥂🎧

[@lonniemm3118]

amen!

[@kingkrapper108]

Thank you tool, a perfect circle, puscifer. Thank you for everything you've done for me mentally. thank you!

[@rupin]

derek gerken love you man

[@kingkrapper108]

Rupin SR neet I love you too whomever

[@nathanshorter85]

Your pic look exactly like my vinyl

[@zacsmothers6883]

derek gerken me too man it’s insane how much these bands have helped me

[@dimitri0vs]

duuuuuude...just really..exactly same here...just thank u tool,apc,ouscifer for everything...for everything

[@Kolmir]

So truthful in 2024... This song is an incredible piece of art!

[@E_Proxy]

Maynard and the bald guy look like they're default main characters from Skyrim

[@outragedamerican1149]

dude, get over it. It's been 10 years.

[@E_Proxy]

@@outragedamerican1149 never

[@tcb9775]

@@outragedamerican1149 😁

[@maynardgrey5237]

If you're calling him "the bald guy", you shouldn't be watching these videos.

[@E_Proxy]

@@maynardgrey5237 ohu nohu! Am I not worthy?? :'(

[@limitlessinitiatives]

Maynard has warned the masses for decades... Apathy and fear have serious consequences

[@ABeautifulHeartBeat]

Apocalyptical is a good one too

[@MediaSubliminal]

we are about to see very soon, how true the saying is "the road to Auschwitz was paved with indifference."

[@marcdinsmore8690]

And seems like nobody's listening.

[@ABeautifulHeartBeat]

Yuri Bezmenov IDEOLOGICAL SUBVERSION is what happened here =*(

[@smasher.338]

@@MediaSubliminal that saying never had any truth to it. The germans were not indifferent. They were mad and poor. They had been taken advantage of by the banks. They were fooled into thinking salvation and revenge would came in the form of socialism/restrictions of rights and speech/censorship/book burning.

[@NASkeywest]

*When a notification makes you walk out of work so you can listen properly.*

[@FOXDIEGAMINGNetwork]

I fucking did the same thing!

[@kooky1109]

Connor Phebus I can totally understand I just hope I meet some people who can understand too

[@carlodicara789]

Haha great post!

[@deanarvin]

Then you need new work! Haha

[@minjamike]

I liked this comment so fucking hard

[@jamiemiller2540]

So the video is just the band members looking at the camera. At first it might seem like a cheap sort of minimalist video... Then you realize they're staring at us, the people watching... Because the song is about us.

[@GoldGloveDruid]

Jamie Miller exactly but that concept appears to be flying over the heads of many

[@mr.joshua8664]

duuuuude. :O nice

[@Demention94]

4 no It's effective though because most people are bothered lol

[@jamespaiva8065]

It is about us. And it is effective. Because each individual has this expression that says it all. Some turn cheek. Some look right at you. Some change into different moods. But then it's just them in unison, altogether. The video is using minimal effort to extract our own perceptions of said video as well as trying to conveys certain ideals. James iha has the probably most profound expression. His eyes criticize and Maynard is just like whatever. I told you so kinda. Billy seems exhausted. Etc.

[@Rosstacular]

You're entitled to your opinion but I think you are trying too hard to prove this is an inspired, meaningful video when I think it is just lazy and doesn't fit the song at all.

[@andreamichel8541]

Behold a new christ Behold the same old horde Gather at the altering New beginning, new word And the word was death And the word was without light The new beatitude Good luck, you're on your own Blessed are the fornicates May we bend down to be their whore Blessed are the rich May we labour, deliver them more Blessed are the envious Bless the slothful, the wrathful, the vain Blessed are the gluttonous May they feast us to famine and war What of the pious, the pure of heart, the peaceful? What of the meek, the mourning, and the merciful? All doomed All doomed Behold a new christ Behold the same old horde Gather at the altering New beginning, new word And the word was death And the word was without light The new beatitude Good luck What of the pious, the pure of heart, the peaceful? What of the meek, the mourning, and the merciful? What of the righteous? What of the charitable? What of the truthful, the dutiful, the decent? Doomed are the poor Doomed are the peaceful Doomed are the meek Doomed are the merciful For the word is now death And the word is now without life The new beatitude Fuck the doomed, you're on your own

[@solomonreal1977]

Whoa did you write that

[@davidlogel2350]

You’ve gotta write that scream in there just before the ending line. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!

[@SaHaRaSquad]

I think it's "and the world was without light" and "and the world is now without life". At least that makes more sense to me, and sounds better than "word" twice in a row.

[@mrsam9206]

@@SaHaRaSquad Its word... The song is bible verses backwards basicly and its mocking people who call themselves Christians but go against the word of god

[@Brucev7]

@@mrsam9206 Then the question is, what are you(anyone) doing? Have you repented, believed on Christ, been changed, living a holy life? John 14:6 1 Peter 1:15-16

[@FarrFromPerfect]

Something special about this song. Not sure what it is - but its like finding that box in your basement that has that stuff you remember. Then you just sit there, in the living room floor, opening the box, holding the things, so full of emotion. Then you look up and time has past, the world has changed. You feel different.

[@YeOldeMachine]

The feel you're describing, I got the 1st time I listened to Undertow, Aenima, Lateralus, and 10,000days. Sadly, I didn't feel that here.

[@FarrFromPerfect]

You have to keep in mind this is not Tool. This is APC. So the feeling is different. When Mer De Noms (or whatever it was called) came out it felt familiar but distant. The key thing was it wasn't horrible so you stuck with it......then it grew on you........then you couldn't live without it. This song will get there with you, it just needs the rest of the album to accompany it.

[@YeOldeMachine]

You're spot on there. Mer De Noms was almost there, but felt unfamiliar at the same time. Every APC album just got further away for me. I think my association for Tool was so strong, at such a young age, that I'm just connected to it in a way I can't connect to anything else...but it's Maynard, so that's what I want. I dunno. It's confusing to explain. Tool hit me so hard and so fast in a way I had never experienced music. At the time I was probably 12 or 13. I just connected to it immediately in such an intense way. The videos, the album art, the culture. It felt like it was tailor made for me. I crave that feeling something serious, and always hope for it with APC.

[@mcculleyg]

Agree, a special song but similar feel and message to the old stuff. It's been a decade or so since I listened to Tool or APC in heavy rotation, so this new song (and video) is both jarring & haunting, like Tool was in the beginning. This song drags with it an eerie authenticity, like Maynard has returned from the afterlife with this song as his bleak and honest revelation.

[@shivavyapti3645]

I love both but, APC > Tool

[@tidalwave_music]

So basically James Iha doesn't age?

[@fuel20]

And still not once in his life shown an ounce of emotion.

[@KingOfTheHighF]

I dunno man, he told a joke on stage this year when I saw them....although I can't remember if he laughed or smiled......

[@pryapysm]

TIDALWAVE ......he uses Calgon

[@tutsybassista]

It's an oriental trait! At times, I still get carded for alcohol and I'm 41!

[@MrRaErickson]

TIDALWAVE he's Asian. When he hits menopause it's all over.

[@sophiafantauzzo7175]

This is very uncomfortable to watch on the toilet.

[@mindphux]

Sophia Mullen you, however, are not

[@guitaristssuck8979]

Best comment ever

[@scifiaudious2]

Sophia Mullen no popping a boner on the toilet is difficult, miss

[@scifiaudious2]

SunburntAZ SAMES

[@jessiemedeiros7507]

Sophia Mullen ok I love u, that was accurate

[@jamesrudland9734]

Blessed is MJK and the Perfect Circle for providing my life with a reasonable desire to still maintain the belief that there is still some humanism on this planet.

[@TheCodexNecro]

Wow, what an excellent comment. Fully agreed. Without music, I don't think I could go on :)

[@denygamingsuck]

I dont wont to relate this music to my ideology and my religion, but this atmosphere reunite us as a human..

[@milesmarshall6552]

We're out there yo.

[@ramellamarco12]

Didn't know billy howerdel and lord Voldemort were the same person..

[@ViolentAbe]

Totally agree

[@dananthony5727]

😂

[@stefanovitali2925]

first thought I had when I saw him!

[@danielleone.love.2297]

Mk 12 , lmao same thought. Harry Potter is dead!! Hahaha ( in his funny as laugh) this comment made my morning already

[@karissaostheimer]

Mk 12 oh man, I was trying to think who he reminds me of and you got it.

[@RandroidPrime]

I just read an article asking where today's protest songs are; I count this as one.

[@KUKAKYOTOTOKYO]

Thomas Jefferson Not sure how much you know about the singer, Maynard, but he has been critical of Trump in the past "comparing the 2016 election to the film Idiocracy and joking Trump is probably late comedian Andy Kaufman in disguise." Maynards lyrics are often political. So, if Maynard did a song about Trump, it wouldn't surprise me, especially since Trump is the president now. I would like another song like "Counting bodies like sheep to the rhythm of the war drums".

[@fieldo85]

This counts, as does Hostage Stamps by At The Drive In kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKCxe2l3hs2gfLs

[@sarevok6]

Rise Against's "Welcome to the Breakdown" is pretty awesome too.

[@sarevok6]

Right, eMotive had nothing to do with politics. /s

[@sarevok6]

it's mainly protesting the state of mind that allowed Trump to come to power.

[@johnsummers9660]

In their 50s and they still have more sack than most 20 year olds and not because of gravity.

[@donsal.t.1765]

John Summers preach

[@brianfreeman9421]

Cuz they have something worth saying. Said with word. Said with riff. Something worth saying. None the less.

[@vsm1979]

Maynards voice is a god gift

[@6chaosphere6]

honest truth

[@billyshock1270]

Guessing that's because they have more sack than most everybody in general.

[@Baard5Szomoru]

Can't believe it's been 5 years when I was introduced to this masterpiece of a song

[@aleksandrakaczmarska]

Maynard's eyes are just as piercing as 20 (or more) years ago... if not even more... This man is aging so beautifully. Incredible creature. I love the video. It's just enough.

[@AvgasStew]

It's the wine.

[@conner3542]

Billy on the other hand...

[@mrlolster2144]

doesn't age

[@arielext]

Should work on more Ashes Divide

[@helloxina93]

the sarcasm delivers well during the heavy parts as the soft parts deliver an earnest plead

[@stargazer7262]

Nailed it

[@bigbrother1241]

Yep

[@rupin]

Wow so true. Thanks for this comment

[@mammon_is_god]

Almost a conv between the peaceful and the warmongers

[@user-oi3ry9dx9u]

the most accurate description in my opinion, very nice!

[@jafethuerta]

Never thought I’d see a video just watching faces... especially Maynard’s.

[@zackfranklin6912]

Mercyful Media Michael Jackson- it's black it's white, hehehe!

[@youtubedeletedmynamewhybother]

That soft section at 1:50 that leads into that bass guitar hits me REALLY different. That was musical mastery.

[@JoshuaJoshAnderson]

Thank you Maynard for your sick ability to connect us all.😢

[@selinarosef8179]

Maynard looks like a wise old Indian now.

Squaw :D

[@godvandamme9921]

Follow the weird naked Indian...

[@renvillemarc]

It's his wig. He's balder than that guy from xmen

[@unwantedscrub]

John Sullivan I bet you're fun at parties..

[@unwantedscrub]

John Sullivan (x) doubt

[@bsdb1997]

this song shows just how i see society these days. we praise those with power, rich and fame while we overlook the caring, the helping and the loving ones.

[@X8X8X6X4X]

Yeah you get it.

[@RubenRodriguez-zm5tc]

I can't wait for the new album.

[@shapeshifter7676]

That's what I've been saying since 06

[@sarkastikplastik8651]

Me two, stoked to the point I'm shaking

[@rebekahk83]

Are we here 2024?

[@sawboss5794]

Yes.

[@aleks-ww3mh]

After Puscifer the remedy

[@Emmit1010]

Yes and add The a Remedy on with . Maynard is a profit a Seer

[@remedyhawke]

One would assume, unless one knows better. It's not a perfect circle. More like an 0:03 oval with New Era Investments like a stack of orange constructing comes in the way of completion. Oh, they believe they have the US in their grip. They have Donald in position (he's a Mormon, don't let him lie to you, personal knowledge). They think that because they have a plethora of Mormons in the CIA, military, Congress and senate, FBI, etcetera, that they will destroy us like they did various countries in Europe and China and Russia, just like in Joseph smith's manifesto in the 1850s in Missouri. The long game. The oath that the Mormons would travel the world and bring about insurrection and rule all of these places and then come back and do so here. So they will be able to position the world against us. Well, the angel who visited George Washington on the Potomac, SHE, told him the USA would prevail. So the only doomed beings are the ones giving you the looks in this video(and their wicked organization). The shadow government is the Mormon church. Here's one example: the Mormon church owns AOL (The man listed is a strawman. ) AOL owns Disney, (and black Rock who is making working class people homeless by buying properties and then jacking up the rents to astronomical prices - except to their cult members) the most dangerous place to take your kids to. Have you seen all of the child traffickers arrested in Florida in Polk County? Hundreds of kids returned to their families. Dozens of Disney employees arrested since 2020. The Mormons practice polygamy, and genetically this isn't good, because within one generation, none of the siblings can marry anyone in their town, or reproduce, without genetic malformations because of the incest. So they kidnap your kids. And keep practicing polygamy. And the main, original church still does this. To establish a majority in the world. It's the same reason why any other religion encourages its members to have lots of kids. (Yes, Catholics and Muslims too. ) But more intense. Look at the alternative lifestyle filthy shit that Disney has been putting out lately, including star wars. Stuff not wholesome. Definitely not kid appropriate. Just like the Amalekites who seduced some of the Israelite to worship the goddess of adultery, the Mormons frequently will say to each other they are making money off of the sinful ways of the public. Yet they are the devil's selling the stuff. And just like the amalekites, they will fall prey to their own plot. Prophesied. Represent. Keep the faith. Control your urges. Band together against these hateful, pompous, hypocritical crazies who think themselves God's. They have already lost.

[@fernypirata1054]

Still

[@ingridfreeland2091]

Maynar, you f***ing genius.

[@morganpeshe1732]

Maynard

[@b00sted33]

Maynar sounds like a sauce

[@stefengels8487]

or a brazilian soccer player. lol

[@TheSeptuagint]

Yeah him and Trent Reznord

[@marcinmarcinkiewicz3515]

Ingrid Freeland and Kurd combain!

[@SicraN]

First time I didn't understood the meaning of this song, because english is not my main language. It's easier for me with lyrics, so I read them. This song brought me in tears... Such powerful lyrics.... And the most important thing... Talks about the real world and what's happening right in this moment.

[@DeepSabbathCult]

SicraN but still the lyrics are universal and timeless

[@fnxleague1552]

SicraN he is describing the coming reign of the antiChrist, and it’s closer than we realized, it’s here, good luck your on your own ? Many may be but as for those with faith in the Gospel of Christ we are not, the Spirit of the one true God dwells with us. Now is truly the time to repent and believe the Gospel of Christ

[@robertyee6563]

FNX League no Meynard is pretty antichristian. Only a Christian would listen to A Perfect Circle and think it's about their Religion.

[@fnxleague1552]

Robert yee that is true and that is consistent with the behavior and actions of lost souls. But even the lost can spout truth in moments and not even understand what they are doing. Art is something that means different things to those who behold it. The lyrics do describe the culture of antichrist. It’s okay if you disagree with me but when you stand before your creator you will realize I am correct

[@fnxleague1552]

Nicholas Anderson yeah why don’t atheists have an equal dislike for other religions like Islam, they will say they do but their behavior tells a different story, but if I’m not mistaken I think Maynard believes in a higher power but the new age universal salvation apart from Christ

[@HermeticAscetic22]

The expressions and the choice of colors say it all. Great video, guys! It very well complements the message of the song. This song has grown on me ever since I played it for the first time last month. For me, it is right up there with all your previous hits like 'The Outsider', '3 Libras', 'Gravity', etc., and I listen to it almost on a daily basis. I'm really happy with the direction the band is heading toward with this album. Eagerly waiting to hear the full set of songs next year. A Perfect Circle rocks hard! Cheers.

[@depro9]

Jayansh Singh 🏴

[@DTHPR542]

"I'm really happy with the direction the band is heading toward with this album" lmao

[@cuckles6214]

Jayansh Singh eaasas

[@marcospedroso3690]

Jayansh Singh I believe this song is heavily politicized. It plays into the collapse of a once great empire..The United States of America.

[@The_Kalahari_Cowboy]

Rings a lot truer than the last time i listened to this.

[@lilalienangel]

Cornél Botha It rang truer than you realize. Maynard knows what's up..

[@mgonzalez8880]

@@lilalienangel #OccultistsDoItBetter

[@Xvpurgatory]

it's almost as if maynard is cia at this point

[@riffhousestudios96]

tru that

[@LeftEyeless]

I'm noticing a ton of Maynard's lyrics from this album and also Fear Inoculum applying perfectly to events lately. Man is a wizard or something.

[@superdrag65]

I am downright obsessed with this song.

[@Wesleech]

I cant stop playing it. I think i have a problem.

[@msglimmertwin52]

I am too. Been a long time since a song owned me.

[@twistandshoutabout]

We should start a group of the obsessed.

[@Craane15]

Same!

[@PaulBlxck]

Guess you can say we're.. (heh).. Doomed

[@Viper0hr]

My sister and I saw Tool twice at the beginning of the year, in Atlanta in the stands, and local in Pensacola on the Floor. She died September 29th of a Heroin overdose, it was the last concert we saw together. I'm sad she missed this.

[@davetoms1]

[@connorbaldridge6890]

Viper0hr Shit, that's rough. Sorry for your loss man.

[@Dadly]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@johnpound9399]

Should have told her that drugs are bad.

[@Lei-AICPhD]

Prayers and Blessings for you and yours. I'm so very very sorry

[@mcmurphy664]

Look at me forever Maynard

[@superotterboy7937]

This album is more punk in it's message than most punk albums! I love Maynard and Billy's visceral approach to the state of human life and society! Maynard gets it, he just does; that's why I'm a huge fan of everything he works on. This song hits right in the jugular and makes no apologies for it! Love from Ireland.

[@dreznoryorkekeenanbuckley2226]

Took the words out of my mouth... :) and yes VERY VERY late reply LOL

[@zdvpy]

One of the greatest songs of 2017. If not the greatest.

[@jandzulswalendzik9723]

Nie da się ukryć

[@LloydfromCanada]

Z Dvpy this song sucks my balls

[@ersvers3177]

Z Dvpy Warga ty tutaj xd niespodziewałem się xD

[@danpryce]

Abso-F$*@ing-lutely !! it's awesome!

[@SzymonGroth]

Z Dvpy już niedługo na 30 ton lista lista.

[@nolanwolf1828]

I love the meaning of this song. it's so clear and to the point that it's beautiful in portraying what we experience in the world today

[@bryancruzrodriguez1393]

It does not matter! Whether it’s TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE, or PUCIFER yes in that order! Cause that is how MAYNARD has made the great CULT! The most underrated artist, truly a master and genius of his CRAFT!

[@stusmith496]

I'm so proud that I saw tool..

[@entelechy777]

Hard meat to chew. But it's Truth. Look around at the world and the serpent dragon, the beasts, the false prophet, and the image being artificed.

[@michaelgreenwalt2547]

Waiting for Maynard's single tear to fall, like the indian from the commercial back in the day...

[@pedorrero79]

That "indian" was about as indian as fettuccine alfredo...

[@jessejividen1091]

Michael Greenwalt Z a😄😅😇😇😊😉😌😌😊😂🙂😚😔🇻🇳

[@michaelgreenwalt2547]

I mean no disrespect . Any direction.

[@michaelgreenwalt2547]

What of you...

[@thetokenvamp]

Or Sinead O’Connor lol

[@esotericempyre4572]

This song is Genius. He inverts biblical scripture to the Dark reality of this paradigm. Brilliance. If you don't know the Bible this song doesn't resonate as deeply.

[@Matt-zb1hf]

I think it has more to do with the so-called "Christian [political] right" than with actual Christians, but yeah. There's a ton of hypocrisy in Western "Christianity."

[@ThePowerOfOneThePowerOfTwo]

Advent Nebula it's not though... it's a song about society as a whole. The things he talks about in this song are not exclusive to religion.

[@qztip]

Not to mention if you don't know the Bible, then you don't recognize how misguided this song is.

[@ValleyData]

Esoteric Empyre 😎

[@allanallan4791]

Esoteric Empyre Maynard hasnt inverted anything.. he's telling you the bible has been inverted.

[@marina85960]

Pleas stop looking at me like that Maynard

[@marina85960]

come on guys, please

[@aJazzyFeel]

I CAN'T TAKE IT

[@mrlolster2144]

i feel like i was raped by his eyes

[@henrym6411]

You guys are weirded out by the way Maynard stares? I'm more weirded out by Billy and James!

[@RobertLewis-cu6tx]

I wanna hamburger please 🥺. Reminds me of the sheltered animals commercials

[@MrCortar]

I listen to this at work while I break my back unloading a truck for a huge corporation.

[@meganjade5706]

Same here.

[@edwardstarling1835]

Then quit and hold a sign covered in dirt begging for money.

[@PjHaen]

You work. You get paid. The song has nothing to do with you service to the corporation. Be thankful you have a job and are able to work.

[@edwardstarling1835]

@@PjHaen hes probably ably a millennial.

[@lanarober8952]

Lol @ the people replying to your comment who missed the whole point of the song AND your comment.

[@Kayeles91]

Heard this on the radio a couple of weeks ago on the way home from work and was instantly hooked! Awesome tune

[@seans.7901]

Kyle Sandell was it on 99.9?

[@cosmo411]

Same here, I heard this on octane Sirius radio. I was like wtf? I recognized Maynard' s voice right away

[@Kayeles91]

harold caicedo haha I actually had no idea it was A Perfect Circle at first but was instantly hooked

[@masonminor177]

This was truly the best song of 2017. It has such a powerful message. Too bad a lot of people ignored it.

[@MasterYoda389]

that's because it's not the best song . That decision can only be made by a mystical council of druids specialized in music. The video itself is also pretty piss poor consisting of bust shots that are desaturated and contrasted against the background , a visual technique that would crumble if there was a black guy in the group. Not to mention that embarrassing mess of a hair display on that one guy. As for the eyes... It's called a ring light, get over it. friggin porn uses ring lights, it's not a special thing. And it's not that people ignore "powerful messages". It's that they are bombarded with distractions on all sides. The song itself is perfectly fine =-=

[@justafish9618]

@@MasterYoda389 so you completely proved his point ngl

[@MasterYoda389]

@@justafish9618 I just have my eyes behind the camera at all times. You have to understand these things are "productions" first and foremost.

[@justafish9618]

@@MasterYoda389 well... Songs are messages before anything else

[@MasterYoda389]

@@justafish9618 lol I wish that was the case. Why don't you try it? Make up a draft for a song, find people to perform for you, practice the coordination, perform for the final result. Get a manager , have him offer you a spot, accept the revisions that are being demanded of you. Apply for a video shoot. Supply or pay for recording and lighting equipment. Perform on a green screen , have someone skilled in visual media tell "you" how to act and how to look for the video. Revise everything and publish to the public. Somewhere in all this summarized mess is the innocent view of "songs are messages" that gets diluted and lost. I'm not telling you to not like what you like, but...better pop that bubble sooner than later. Times have changed and the industry needs numbers, not emotions. Most artists use that disappointment and frustration as fuel to push forward. Music has changed in more ways than one : / The middleman has poisoned the waters.

[@EKIM713]

What Of The Papayas.....

[@noridrad8663]

Mike Perez lol the pyas the pure of hearts the peaceful.....

[@seidimeow]

*YES*

[@harrymananus5380]

Mike Perez the guavas. The potatoes.

[@essiemeister]

What are papayas ? They are tropical, tasty' edibles.

[@eloatear]

Pretty sure he's saying what of the Pyres.

[@Momo-qe2zk]

Ahead of it's fucking time. Well, these types of things were happening in 2017 too, but more relevant now than ever.

[@kevinchavarriaaleman2791]

This is the best way to say good morning

[@PatrickWilliams-gc2iy]

In my opinion, APC has always had a darker tone than MJK's other work. Tool seems darker to the ear but is more spiritually themed. Puscifer is just a fun outlet. APC is so internally reflected.

[@grigoryzinovyev]

Yes, you're right but APC is not only Maynard's thinking, Howerdel's input is in there for sure.

[@mrlolster2144]

Tool is definitely darker did you forget about songs like prisonsex?

[@PatrickWilliams-gc2iy]

mrlolster Not at all. As a disciple of mjk since 93 I understand the magnitude of the lyrics. Yes Opiate and Undertow are amazing and dark but APC gives a glimpse of the soul rarely seen in music today.

[@TechnicJunglist]

I agree.

[@andrewlockett4569]

Patrick Williams Tool is darker. But only just. There are parallels, especially due to the writing of Keenan. The music is another story.

[@ArsalanHaiderAli]

Maynards hair raising vocals coupled with the sheer brilliance of the other members. Clearly one of the best alternative bands out there.

[@JohnDunstonDrums]

Such a great song in its brutal honesty. I have so much to be grateful for but I have enough empathy to see the suffering of others all around me. The sad fact is that there is no omnipotent God intervening in the suffering of the righteous, innocent and helpless. Their is no omnipotent God intervening while love ones die young of disease, while children are raped and murdered. Love and cherish your family and friends. Their existence is invaluable and life is brutal, beautiful and short. “The new be attitude, good luck your on your own.” But I do believe our consciousness may continue after this physical body dies or at least we can hope for as much.

[@SilakkokFriend9F]

The overlaid faces of Maynard and Billy @2:19 make for one trippy image

[@seansampson7886]

This video reminds me of the old school Mortal Kombat screen where you pick your character. I choose you, Maynard.

[@RickRoss-js8zu]

I loved APC since mer de noms and heard this song and was like ...meh its ok...and the more i listen to this album the more I realize this is one of their most talented and therapeutic and poetic albums I've ever listened to..I cant get enough of it regardless of any emotion I'm going through

[@dougsuper6184]

Im having one of the most difficult times in my life, emotionally. When this album released i felt it's powerful hug and slap. APC is truly one of the best bands ever. Providing thought through raw feeling.

[@TheDonDaDa707]

Doug super me too my friend. I trust that you are now doing better as this was posted a year ago. Cheers. I’m entering the shit now and I find myself playing this song on repeat.

[@Bdawgz3520]

I honestly get it and why this video is so light or "lacking". It's because the lyrics speak for themselves.

[@itsnotfinebros7512]

Breanna LeGree oh yes!

[@noahhecker6672]

Beginning drums sounded like when the levy breaks

[@danielgriffin8734]

My kids are terrified of this video lmao

[@djrum7185]

masterpiece of modern music

[@jimmypage1969]

Your picture made me throw up a little bit

[@pindakaas5160]

Jimmy Page same lol

[@vicariouspunishment]

The two above me are pussies

[@shitstain7137]

the one above me is a neckbeard

[@TyGuuuuy]

Can we just appreciate how diverse theses people are. Shows how apc really brings people together.

[@victormann9357]

Interesting lyrics. Pretty spot on in our current state of affairs. They highlight some of the issues facing us today. Though we've faced many of these issues before & in some cases we continue to face them; IMHO not necessarily to the degree that they are now occurring. There's a war against the poor. The meek & well mannered. The merciful & the kind. Chronic pain patients. Those with the audacity to think for themselves; to question authority. There's plenty more of course but I digress from those mentioned in the lyrics. My apologies. Now as for those mentioned in the lyrics I agree with MJK. It's a sorry state of affairs. The weakest & the poorest are suffering disproportionately at this point in time. That would be why I'm taking the time to comment. I do so; that others may be encouraged to contemplate what is mentioned in the song as well as my comments in response to it. Hopefully this will help draw attention to said issues & generate some response to them. Even if I only manage to reach a single person it becomes worthwhile. As the issues are to important to wait on acting upon as for some it'd be to late if it isn't already. So please take the time to look at these issues or better yet act upon them! Thanks to all who take the time to read this & my personal gratitude to those who take action on the issues. Even if it's just posting about them elsewhere, discussing them with people, or spreading the word on social media. Every little bit helps. Even better would be to contact your Congress person or other members of government & let them know your opinions on these important issues. Encourage them to act! Act now before the opportunity to do so passes us by & we don't have the chance to change things. If we act now perhaps we can avoid becoming "The Doomed."

[@CastrocJorge]

Después de que los vi en vivo en el knotfest, todo cambió 😝🤘😎🎸

[@LJ-ve2hi]

Yo también ahí andaba! Fue una experiencia religiosa

[@jorgebarrera8556]

De que lo vimos, todo cambió

[@EnterMyNameHere]

Ahí anduve también cantando a todo esta pinche rola. Muy buen concierto.

[@rominarojassepulveda3287]

😎✌

[@jasonmedaris2121]

Millions of younger generation still learning what we already learned 20 years ago. They still aren’t ready to hear the truth.

[@caden0622]

Watch closely. They are watching you this time. They are asking you these questions, and they're waiting for a response.

[@inpropagation]

Shut the fuck up.

[@spacemonx1611]

You master your thoughts by leaving them alone.

[@xgoldenbonesx]

Cringiest comment I've ever read

[@AvgasStew]

42! huh? sorry I wasn't paying attention.

[@grizzlymanverneteil4443]

/vomit now tell me about your shitty rick and morty theories oh deep and wise one.

[@ustalaya9309]

I fell in love with Perfect Circle since the Resident Evil soundtrack. They never disappoint.

[@BigNate78]

So you were very late to the party. Better late than never.

[@ewreck944]

The outsider 🤘

[@jamiekat]

JAMES IHA!!!!!!!!!

[@soyrealpaharito]

SideShow western iiiihhhhaaaaaa-

[@SaladoElFede]

James pija floja

[@lalocorgan]

Bringing back memories of good ol' Smashing Pumpkins...

[@michaelgreenwalt2547]

Love his face

[@FreakinRican6969]

James Iha is the man! Very talented and the only guy who makes Maynard seem talkative lol

[@nicosand86]

just heard that Kanye West was running for prezz... This song popped up in my head before I finished reading the headline...

[@Tanner-James]

Uhm.. Am I the only one freaking out over getting to finally gaze intimately into Maynard's drooping eyes for a prolonged period of time after nearly 30 years of never seeing more than his gyrating back in music videos?

[@JakeTaco83]

Tanner Kline Seen his documentary Blood into Wine?

[@destinyfinis]

Tanner Kline missed the point.

[@2189fallenangel]

Tanner Kline oh I’m right there with you... intense!

[@fyndental9600]

Mia Gaudet/ Me too 😨

[@puffinvader]

hypnotic, eh?

[@DragonCrestPC]

Been waiting so many years for this! .... was worth the wait ( for me )

[@nicksupreme2094]

maynard looks at you like "what the fuck have you done"

[@haleymartin977]

nick supreme Exactly

[@mstirlz]

Crazy how hard this hits right now

[@FPOPGaming]

The most underrated rock band in the last 30-years.

[@toprak3479]

Seriously. And imagine how insanely underrated this band world be if Maynard didn't carry some of Tool's fame over.

[@stusmith496]

For sure

[@outragedamerican1149]

Nothing MJK does is underrated. He receives acclaim for basically everything he does. Undervalued maybe?

[@MrAgmoore]

@ODIN Force already been done - James in an ice cream van, wearing a dress.

[@TSPH1992]

@@MrAgmoore I could see him do that

[@rustyshackleferd22]

anybody else think they are just looking at us thinking get your shit together dummies or we are all doomed.

[@yosephmcjoe9575]

I feel it's that and that the world/society we're in is killing and snuffing out those who are of good nature and promoting those that aren't... Blessed are the envious, the slothful, the wrathful, the vain and gluttonous, those that feed us to famine and war... Doomed are the poor, pious, peaceful, meek, righteous, charitable, truthful, dutiful, the decent and merciful, "you're on your own..."

[@dwightrenshaw6891]

Lol i didn't until i read that, now that i watched it again i can see it from that perspective.

[@willywaynebradson5356]

Oh yes they are... A god is a god! Money and fear became the law

[@indigopride2847]

rustyshackleferd22 ure spot on mrshacklerd

[@luisalbertogarcia4390]

Yes, I agree.

[@ericrivas8569]

Blessed are the gluttonous, may they feast us to famine and war

[@dontatmebra]

This is just a historical documentary at this point... its 2023 and this was 5 years ago.

[@Viper0hr]

It's been too long.

[@ifancyurmom]

I was a little worried Maynard may not of had a unique voice anymore because he’s older. But hearing him on this track makes me excited for ANY new content from ANY band.

[@crystalfarley7359]

Barry Macokiner I saw APC a few months ago, and Maynard's voice was like velvet. He still sounds as good as he ever did. That show was freaking phenomenal.

[@michaelgreenwalt2547]

Unetheral.? The voice speaks for itself . Literally . Lol check out David Cross about ' Literally '

[@chadalmasy3829]

Check out Puscifer if you want more of him, too. A little mellower and weirder than APC, but still a fine listen.

[@alexpaul7299]

Barry Macokiner Check out the new release, Disillusioned.

[@andrewharris1391]

I absolutely love Puscifer. A LOT of Tool fans hate them, but I find them almost as good as Tool & APC, IMO

[@flynnjaman]

I really wish right at the end, after it says, "You're on your own!" it cuts to a shot of a new Apple computer, juxtaposed on both the black and white screens, while highlighting all the new features, and on sale for only $1500! Excited for the new album

[@amandahankins2731]

The gluttonous are actually feasting us to famine and more these days. I swear Maynard is a prophet

[@Gee-no]

He doesn't have to be a prophet. Things are always this way...

[@Tessa-zr5lw]

There are no profits. Or prophets. Kings and Queens. You and I are still Serfs

[@Dyersluis]

I LOVE THIS SHIT

[@synaestatic]

Love it. Not much going on but fuck it. It's APC.

[@shivavyapti3645]

Thats the point not much is going on. Its amazing how interesting it can be just looking at someones face

[@synaestatic]

shiva vyapti I'm a photographer, so I get it

[@JayEduards]

Ok just keep looking away than look at the camera kinda creepy and serious and I’ll flicker the light!

[@diobroncofan]

Reminds me of Sinead O'Connor but great song

[@salvadorrosas3549]

A very deep message, the whole world is doomed already, we are in our own, thing aint going to change for good, we are basically living in the apocalypse.

[@SlayerofLamb]

Fuck YES!

[@OneMansLoss]

This song is sung through three different perspectives, or actually by three characters. All of the verses with his rougher voice accompanied by the distorted guitar and "war drums" are the tyrant. All of the cleaner vocals that abandon guitar and drums for bells and piano are those of the oppressed. The couple of lines with a clean voice harmonizing with the distorted voice ("And the word was death") is the omnipotent, so to speak. The tyrant and the oppressed exchange alternately during the "Blessed are the fornicates!" "May we bend down to be their whores?", et cetera. This works in whatever context you choose to apply it, but personally, I think it's obvious who the tyrant is.

[@EccentricSM]

With "the Tyrant" being the hero of the top commenter crying about how Maynard took the wrong colored pill... Interesting how those types don't have much creative thought and just find a person or idea that makes them feel good about themselves, without having to do the pesky thinking part. All you need is the anger instead. I bet there is a saying about angry mobs and how intelligent they are that fits here.. Of course the real war killing us all is the class war, but we just elected somone president for being a rich asshole and having no other qualifications.. So I guess the war on Christmas and those 17 coal jobs is still more important.. Sigh.

[@bayloch]

Geeze, somebody actually paused to think about what was being sent to them via this song. Keep doing that. :)

[@aleister666xx]

Here's what I've missed with APC/Tool songs. The song interpretation/s we could think of..

[@HauntingPeace]

The tyrant is definitely not one person, but a whole group.

[@danielleone.love.2297]

They are talking about us and watching us, our society and the way we humans are is pitiful today we are the fucking doomed. listen to the lyrics and you will understand. I know I am fucking doomed and im more than happy to have APC to write a song about it. We have to stand up against the pity.and when was the last time you seen Maynards face just staring you down on a video? Point made.

[@noridrad8663]

Danielle One.Love. find GOD we are not doomed...the ones who don't have the wisdom and knowledge are doomed..the ones who do shall inherit the earth...☺

[@danielleone.love.2297]

Like I said I am one of the doomed. I'm not sure if there is a god to let people go through so much hell. and I am no saint. so I fit in that category and I've been this way my whole life. I don't like getting into religious ideas but that's how I feel and always have.

[@danielleone.love.2297]

But thanks for your trying to help.

[@Oldmane251]

that wisdom and knowledge will not do you any good when it's your time. This is just the beginning of your journey earth is not our forever home eventually it will be time to move on.

[@danielleone.love.2297]

and when it's our time to move on hopefully we will find each other that we love that's all I hope for no matter if there is a heaven or hell or just our bodies stuck in different dimensions. nobody really knows until it's your time and I hope I will find you somewhere out there

[@NicoleBerg-mw8mc]

He’s a very clever man Maynard

[@brentprieur6130]

I lost my best friend last September and we always connected with APC. I get so sad that he'll never hear this album...do me a favor; hug your loved ones. Tell them how much they mean to you.

[@TSPH1992]

1 year too late. But I am sorry for your loss

[@brentprieur6130]

TheSporehacker thank you my dude!

[@TheSuperScaryMonster]

This song describes 2020 for sure ALL DOOMED!

[@createdchaos5436]

2021 ?

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

C O U R T S (fuuucked)

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

CLIMATE

[@Brucev7]

@@GEMSofGOD_com Always

[@Brucev7]

Changes

[@whackm]

I've watched/listened to this song at least 20 times since I've found it. Thank you for speaking the truth Maynard. Society is worshiping false idols, and we're doomed unless our collective anger boils over. #optout

[@kevincrawford4392]

Don't you mean "collective love boils over" though? 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️✌🏼

[@felivent]

We should feel bad for ourselves who do nothing for the miserable. Once more our pity has been stronger than our will.

[@charlescripe38]

BLESSED ARE ALL. GOOD LUCK, YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN. Learn from these experiences. May you become something worth living.

[@freddygutierrez9178]

I love old APC albums, but this one is the most meaningful with an extremely powerful message

[@landocalrizian923]

It is a modern masterpiece. It makes my heart happy.

[@kcheaden]

100%

[@imnothuman2210]

I fucking love it 😍🖤

[@imnothuman2210]

OMG why?!

[@dianatrofimova7062]

Listening in 2024, after 4 months of carnage...

[@Moongoddess3336]

I'm right with you. Free Palestine!

[@MRROBOT-xo1oo]

😂😮free Christians

[@eyelove_owlcity]

This is one of the truest songs of all time