A Perfect Circle - 3 Libras

[@eyelove_owlcity]

A song about not being able to be seen by the eyes of your loved one no matter how much you threw the obvious. A masterpiece indeed.

[@adamwroczynski3972]

Never completely understood my emotional connection to this song until seeing your comment. Crazy how music’s connection can be deeper than an intellectual understanding.

[@DMTmates]

@@adamwroczynski3972 I came to say the same. I've listened to this song dozens of times but when I saw the comment pointing that out it smacked me in the face hard. Honestly it made me cry and vow to try and never ignore my children no matter how insignificant the thing they want to show me is.

[@dirtypaul6215]

A love interest that only gave me time but for a minute brought me here after them telling me of their fascination with maynard James keenan and his 3 bands "puscifier","a perfect circle",& "tool" and it makes me sad and miss the short lived connection with that beautiful human being everytime i hear this 💔

[@rfmerrill]

It's a song about wanting to love someone who's been hurt bad, but never being able to meet and talk to the real them inside. You try to relate to them but all you find is the wall they've put up to protect themselves and the broken, barely-functioning person behind it. The sadness in knowing that there's a good person in there who could be a good friend or a lover, but that you won't be able to break them out of that prison on your own without their trust and their own effort. "3 libras" could be a poetic way of saying "3 pounds" -- the approximate weight of an adult human brain.

[@Jessica_Zs]

Dude, that's exactly what I think... its a bit obvious. But, I have dedicated to those who cannot see me...

[@laurensorey345]

My name is Lauren Linton, I was cast in this video when I was 12 years old! I'm the little girl that takes the sailboat from the boy!

[@connorschrauben5593]

Oh wow. How was it working with them and all? How'd you get cast btw?

[@EXE.HARLEH]

Connor Schrauben don’t tell me you thought your going to get a fucking response bro

[@msmoe1006]

Very cool

[@crabbasket1270]

Me too. I was the sexy asian in her underwear.

[@dmcrow1020]

cool

[@DrBeauHightower]

Whole album was straight fire

[@sawyeratkinson]

man i see you commenting in a ton of vids i watch; totally agree damn there was some good music in the early 00s if you were looking in the right places...next thing i know youll be commenting on an allmightyloli berserk vid (which i just came from cause it made me think of this song for some reason after listening to some mastodon in it; how their related i dont know)

[@maxdamenace]

You rock man! Love your vids

[@baldeaglearrage3450]

dude this isnt fire, it's something more then that. this song is a masterpiece. it's straight emotion.

[@psychonaut1829]

In my top 5 albums for sure.

[@jennysissom7924]

Ok Hightower is now officially the coolest. Deftones fan, too????

[@Heller103085]

Maynards vocals from 2:45….mesmerizing

[@K-aR-Oh]

I'm telling you when you get older these songs aren't just "fun" to listen to anymore. They will creep up and hit right in the heart.

[@Huelogy]

I was 15 years old and this killed me then and kills me now at 25.

[@shannabrackenstein]

This album came out when I was 20. Still guts me to the core. It is perfection from start to finish.

[@alexson3297]

Very true. So many songs I grew up listening to as a child. Now as a adult it hits me like a two ton hammer

[@jasonelliott9762]

Yup.

[@mjp152]

So many layers - unravelling suppressed memories and helping to bring meaning to them.

[@thaliadacosta7206]

I have never wished a song was longer in all my life. No matter what or where I must listen to this on repeat and I tear up. Maynard breaks my heart like no one else

[@Melshelly1]

OMGOSH, Thalia, I wish the exact same thing. So glad you posted this. I wish it had at least another 8 minutes or so........I too, do repeat it, and then again, and again, and then again.........

[@justinlaw9336]

Thalia DaCosta Well said

[@woopchicken8371]

Thalia DaCosta its s great composed piece of art

[@DrBetelgeuse]

Thalia DaCosta I agree, this needs to be a longer song. I repeat it alot

[@maxvilla5558]

Thalia DaCosta 3 means self Mind body and soul 10 17 72 Libra

[@ngt3295]

Hi Lauren, only 7 years later. Wishing you the very best. My son Tyler was the boy you took the sailboat from. He loved every minute being on set and stated it was awesome meeting Maynard and his team. 👍

[@TheCc064]

That is so cool! I’m interested in what happens to him in the music video? I can’t figure it out

[@Fish-ub3wn]

[@maxdamenace]

Does Tyler listen to APC or Tool or puscifer ?!?!

[@adamdyer6601]

he has amazing eyes

[@spainman2020]

I think you meant to place this as reply to the top comment 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@moongrime]

One of my most beloved and dearest friends recently passed away. A few years before he passed he made a YT channel and uploaded some videos of himself talking, and one of him singing this song, so it goes without saying how special this song is to me. I love you Josh, you are loved and greatly missed.

[@lupieginger39]

Much love n respect ❤ im happy that you have beautiful memories of Josh. 😊

[@jarrodburreson]

This is a very special song for me too. Im sorry for the pain you feel. Your friend has someone thinking of them tho and that’s awesome. Best wishes buddy

[@JadeVamp1986]

I sob my guts out everytime he sings "you don't you don't you don't see me". It hurts so damn much. 😭

[@nicko9969]

Its okay . I am here to tell you..... life can be excruciatingly painful,,, it seems pointless, no-one knows or cares what we are going through ,, after mum died - and my best mate, then lost all our land in a flood... trust me,,,, i can't even respect my own life ,,, let alone this so called God

[@JadeVamp1986]

@nicky9589 Yeah, for me, it hits because all I've ever wanted was for anyone to see me & love me. I grew up with lots of childhood trauma, went through fostercare, and straight into an abusive marriage where I've been trapped for over 15 years. My life has been hell, I have no support system and I'm just wondering if it will ever get better or if this is just how life is. 😭

[@tf-lz2fy]

I'm right there in the same sinking boat as you. Everything in my life that was beautiful always withers and dies. Lost best friends, my soul mate that it took my 34 years to find went through trauma so terrible that it broke here. I don't even recognize her anymore and she doesn't see me anymore. Now I'm 38, alone with nothing and no one sees me at all.

[@williambullock1268]

It's cool, walking through life without people paying attention to you is a good thing. They have HIV

[@EstarLevina]

As someone who has lived most of her life being invisible, I get it. I can't help. But if nothing else, you're not alone.

[@jasonwerner4335]

22 years later and here we are. This whole album is timeless

[@alexisarrizon6799]

I was in the 7th grade when this album came out and I still love it.

[@jessepruitt5210]

22yrs😲🥴. GTFO!!! I got it right when it came out. Good LORD time flies. Approaching classic ✨️ status.

[@captaintoyota3171]

God can we all go back?

[@StoneAndEcho]

💯

[@Liam123-r8o]

Masterpiece.😌

[@DerekRogers-o5z]

I'm 44 , I've always loved perfect circle/tool. I'm about 10 days clean off of Fentanyl. This is probably like # 10 times getting clean off of fucking pills. Gone long periods of staying clean and I'm determined to make this one stick. I got to. I've almost lost 2 people oding in front of me that I super care about. I don't know how I would continue living if they had died on me. Really struggling to find anything to be happy about. Reading these comments and really understanding what this song is about made me cry like a baby!!! I understand and know depression and addiction. This song resonates so perfect circle with me. That you all for making me feel all the feels. I can't wait until my body will produce dopamine again until then I cry for everyone who's loved and wasn't seen or appreciated or lost a love one to addiction or depression. Hang in there will get through this together and happier days are ahead. If you struggle with drugs please do you and everyone a favor please stop I love you.

[@karenburns9952]

Hope it’s going well for you.

[@KristenBlankenship-zk1eo]

You can do it don't give up

[@c_elco]

You got this! One day at a time! I'm sober too and huge tool and apc fan

[@n1codabosh878]

and how is it going

[@giozeta8036]

I would Love to know you my friend, please lets talk about it. We have a full life to share and I really apreciated this unique moment of truth confindence

[@antonioroach7561]

This song kept me from killing myself. 2001. I was in the Navy. Lost my mom the year before. My wife was diagnosed with schizophrenia and she was my only rock. And I was losing her too. Slowly before my eyes. This song this whole album was so beautiful and heartbreakingly sad. It made me realize I wasn't alone.

[@MoHaintz]

This is an incredible story. Thank you for sharing. I hope you are thriving today!

[@JTinAZ79]

💜

[@ChrisGordon-of7fv]

The lyrics hit that strong ❤️, keeping moving forward bud❤️👍

[@tabaldak5184]

Omg ❤❤ bless your heart man! Love ya man!!

[@finksinatra1575]

Wow.

[@courtneycrimson256]

Never had a song break my heart and liberate me at the same time. Leave it to Maynard.

[@lbow09]

❤️

[@killermfkaty]

Listen to Nine Inch Nails Hurt

[@jsunnj76]

Yeah it does that to people....don't stay there unless you're super talented and rich and connected like dude obviously is...but cool...he is good 👍

[@angelofwar9223]

Unreal ⭕️

[@Muraku666]

@@killermfkaty Hurt was more primal in some aspects, but musically not as impressive.

[@scottheineke8038]

Gee I sure do hope my neighbors are enjoying this as much as I am

[@NovaLovebright777]

This song is to all our exes,And i light a candle for Maynard's healing captivating voice❤️💯🔥

[@motivacionalcontenido]

My favorite part is practically the end, where it says "ohh well" it literally generates a peace for me, definitely MJK's voice is something very deep.

[@Kayleigh27]

guy is a freaking genius. all of his lyrics are just gold. No matter which band he sings with.

[@kjsampson5811]

"My country boner won't go down"

[@alekisighl7599]

@@kjsampson5811 Hhahaaha that's an epic song.

[@skysb4kedb3ans28]

Tool, A perfect circle, and his new band Puscifer. Damn man just a great guy to start a band with.

[@DerWaidmann_]

"What if she's a zombie or a Dracula and tries to fucking eat me"

[@SomberSora]

@@DerWaidmann_ Conditions of my Parole is great come on.

[@juliekaalaas9071]

This is still one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard in my life. 🖤

[@motivacionalcontenido]

I think the same

[@NicholasShade-eq1ts]

1:30 a.m. 2 days after Halloween loving this song since the day it came out.💜

[@angelofwar9223]

Definitely agreed my friend. Outstanding 🌟 🤩 ⭐️ 🌠 💫

[@barrywilliamsmb]

My fucking reticular activating system!

[@ziigiiziig]

Maynard had no reason to look this good. But he did that. He did that for all of us.

[@creecreehoneybees]

❤

[@sagerdood]

Maynard always looks good

[@velvitraptor]

When this song just hits the spot, and even if it is just for a moment, you don't feel so alone, so you listen to it on repeat... It was relatable when I was in high school, and just as relatable now at 37... it just hits hard

[@hellspawn328]

fuckin eh man! this song describes my situation perfectly

[@nyny898]

@@hellspawn328 .,,.

[@valenciawhaley9256]

Same.

[@hellspawn328]

@@valenciawhaley9256 i hope things get better due…

[@stevemusic3611]

@@valenciawhaley9256 this song is a master piece, whole album is one of the greatest 🙂👍

[@TheRodiscumbag]

Lyrics: Threw you the obvious And you flew with it on your back A name in your recollection Down among a million same Difficult not to feel a little bit Disappointed and passed over When I look right through To see you naked but oblivious And you don't see me But I threw you the obvious Just to see if there's more behind The eyes of a fallen angel Eyes of a tragedy Here I am expecting Just a little bit too much from the wounded but I see, see through it all See through, see you 'Cause I threw you the obvious to see what occurs behind the Eyes of a fallen angel Eyes of a tragedy Oh well, oh well Apparently nothing Apparently nothing at all You don't, you don't, you don't see me You don't, you don't, you don't see me You don't, you don't, you don't see me You don't, you don't, you don't see me You don't see me You don't, you don't You don't see me at all

[@juniperstardust5549]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@justifiedroundhouse]

Lots of us look for these Lyrics right away. Thank you!

[@justalonesoul5825]

Thx ;-à

[@flacovladi]

👍

[@theodriesen9843]

@@JRNJRBJBNBBEJB I can’t answer for Maynard. But I can answer this, I was a stepping stone for my ex, so she could get to her true love.

[@kharmakelley1607]

I just love seeing Paz play the violin. I was sad when she left APC.

[@jonrham75]

Prolly quit because they didnt show her when they showed all the dudes faces lol

[@geoffreygraves848]

Also liked her, looking back Paz L gave apc a certain dimension. (the string instrument / bass thing)

[@ModeratelyAmused]

To be fair the third album wasn't worth sticking around for. Rushed and political, it just didn't have the quality of the first two albums.

[@MrAmc1291]

She quit to join Billy Corgan's post Pumpkins band, Zwan which only ended up lasting 6 months.

[@dicktracy9527]

@@MrAmc1291 j

[@justinlaw9336]

This hits a little too close to home...Such a hauntingly beautiful song.

[@robertfury5554]

this song speaks to so many different people with similar experiences. Oh and if your names Justin law comes from soul eater that's awesome.

[@justinlaw9336]

Robert Fury Yeah that's my real name lol

[@stupendoushorrendous8258]

Same. Just found out my ex who I'm still very much in love with and miss terribly is going on a date with someone. I don't know why but this song perfectly explains how I feel.

[@music4life654]

Flash HarelKrash just went through the same exact thing last month, you’re not alone. 7+ years down the drain in a single day for nothing. It does get better I hope anyway

[@justinrisen1929]

@@stupendoushorrendous8258 Hope things are better now for you after a year sorry for the late response but felt compelled to say that im sorry for you that you had to experience that hell.... Going through it myself now..... 10 years of marriage..... Gone in a day..... Already moved in with someone else within a week and has completely shunned and forgotten me... Love of my life.... Gave her every bit of me... So i understand that pain.... And i don't think ive ever felt this destroyed in my life. Again i do hope all is well now. Cheers

[@StephenHattler]

How easy it is to forget, that A Perfect Circle has been putting out perfect riffs, for decades, I think the reason I forget is I am so ol' now, let's hope we all last as long as these gospels do 👁️🫂

[@rileybrenes1918]

This song allowed Validation in my loneliness as a teen. Every line deeply resembles the way one feels when being an outcast even among family. Thank you for creating it.

[@plainsimplegarak6279]

Thank you for a comment I can actually relate to.

[@rosettastoned8470]

No doubt

[@Shadowx011]

Yea…

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

I wish this song came out in the 80s when I was teenager

[@steamwinged]

I have a mother with a severe drinking problem and mental illness. She was incredibly abusive. And as a kid, I wasn't mad, I just felt bad for her. This song always reminds me of my mom. "Perhaps I am expecting a little too much from the wounded." "Difficult not to feel a little bit disappointed, and passed over." "You don't, you don't, you don't see me." "Eyes of a fallen angel, eyes of a tragety."

[@kellywrede6557]

I feel ur pain. I'm also an alcoholic & my father was. Reach out @[e-mail]

[@yasin-hf5kf]

I can relate to that, my mom is a mental patient who used to be an alcoholic and an abusive mother when I was a kid. She ruined my childhood but I don't think she actually meant to do it. I feel like she wanted my best but she was not on her right mind. No matter how much I want to hate her I can't, I just feel bad for her.

[@Tarasyoutube]

@@yasin-hf5kf did she ever make it out? find a good life again?

[@Tarasyoutube]

Steamwinged, too; did she ever make it out of the darkness and find a good life again?

[@goldnutter412]

That's the one We expect others to see the world as we do.. we see something SO EASY but.. everyone is doing the best they can with THEIR SUBJECTIVE REALITY We cannot see their circumstances nor how they pattern match the data of this reality. We SHOULD NOT JUDGE The key point about life is.. make choices.. shit happens. BE REAL ! you will get quality feedback.. generally you get out of life what you put in.. if you are good natured you will win in the end.. but randomness is there to obfuscate the obvious... and to ensure that you MUST CHOOSE FOR YOURSELF !! change only comes from within. Sometimes you are just shit out of luck but you will always be best off if you are genuine and dont kid yourself about your EGO.. ego is not good.. it can drive us, but feed it too much and you are heading towards the dark side.. eg corporate scum (but not all corporates are anywhere near pure evil lol.. there is a reason corporations run the world, most ppl are pretty oblivious to lifes lessons!) Noone can MAKE you choose to be mad for example.. there is always a better choice just often we can't see it or are afraid of being "not good enough / a failure".. which is actually illogical.. besides if you could be MADE to choose a certain way.. prohibition anyone ? yeah it doesn't work. Bill & Ted said it best.. whoever wrote the song ! You are right... You are right where you belong.

[@ReneMontiel]

This album is 20 years old today. Released May 23, 2000.

[@eyelove_owlcity]

It is now officially RETRO

[@zebredpooding]

Wow thats crazy!

[@RafaelSilva-yg9oy]

Kudos my friend

[@pablolopez4089]

i'm old, fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

[@mutch17]

Still better than ever

[@tylergillum4994]

james maynard was a gift to the world. truly a once in a lifetime singer, just a voice that hypnotizes you.

[@MrPagalot]

Was? You just gave me a mini heart attack. He's still alive, mate. And still creates songs.

[@alessandravitale3680]

this is one of those songs you have to listen to in the right moment to truly understand.

[@marinbralaf]

I remember hearing this song around 5 years ago in a restaurant, and ever since then it has played out in my head, like a memory. I wanted to find out the name of the song and who was the group that created this song. And now finally... after 5 years my search has come to an end. I can finally listen to this song as many times as I want...

[@Wobbls]

This song is hauntingly beautiful.

[@benofficial5437]

@martin brana what restaurant played this song?? I've never heard this song played anywhere and I'm old enough to have bought this CD when it came out. I'm curious where you heard it.

[@dwoodard5717]

@@benofficial5437 I worked at Ruby Tuesdays from 03 until 09 and for a while the music that played was just a directTV music channel that the manager picked out. So depending on the manager we'd have classic rock one night, smooth jazz the next, then stuff like this the next. I think they played APC on alternative stations back then, I can definitely remember them playing this song at the grocery store I worked at in 02 &03.

[@bradybark149]

Cool fucking restaurant

[@thomasspiller7468]

Check out TOOL

[@MalakhiMarsrowan]

The first time I heard this song was right after I didn't tell someone how i felt about them.. I was so obvious.. but i thought she either didn't notice.. or wasn't interested. I wanted to tell her how i felt.. but i didn't.. then she was gone.. lost my chance.. she moved away.. then i heard this song.. and felt like my soul died.. so she ended up getting married.. and i wished so bad that was me.. we still talked online.. and i kept that part of me.. that secret to myself.. it ate at me.. i hated myself for years... the years passed 13 years to be exact.. then one day.. had the urge to stop what i was doing.. got on fb refreshed... there she was.. and back in the area too.. i added her right away.. she added me .. we talked.. she was excited to hear from me.. we talked for a while.. all these feelings came rushing back to me.. i found the courage and told her how i felt.. how i still feel.. she told me she felt the same.. and now here we are.. madly in love.. soulmate/twin flame level love.. I just wanted to share that.. take a chance.. don't live a life of regret..

[@oscar2799]

Congratulations! What is for you, is for you...

[@diggerdogadventures976]

Hearing your story gave me immense joy. Similar situation happened to me. We been married for 30 yrs this year. ❤

[@jaredunger9994]

Gods do I understand. Married and fading. Love of my life Ive known since 16 lives in another state. And she knows I love her. But doesnt want to wreck my home. I understand that and wish at the same time that I could see her one last time to just kiss her forehead and say goodbye.

[@kevinyountrevzupak8686]

That is very rad

[@mattbrown817]

One of the best songs of all time. The meaning and the complications and life were all strange during this era and yet every time I listened to this I could feel I was not alone.

[@hobocode]

it's rare to find music that has a piece of someone's soul in it. someone put their soul in this. and it feels... like I'm not alone thank you

[@stephandharley99]

I could listen to this song forever.

[@TheSonicFlame]

Gay

[@cronic235]

Ray Collier OH A Burrrnnnnn!

[@stephandharley99]

TheSonicFlame what's "gay" about that?

[@firstnameLastname-wv5iv]

Stephanie G there's absolutely nothing gay about what I said. I meant to say your stunningly beautiful, of course I'm sure you got that when you read my comment.

[@firstnameLastname-wv5iv]

Stephanie G as long as I put a smile on your face I'm happy

[@Pickle_OG]

Here’s to you Joshua Chastain. My love. Who was the first boy to ever love me at the sweet age of 13. Who I reconnected with over a decade later over his OD/ 3 week hospital stay and his stories about that time. He lived another 5 years with me. Married, step kids, and a child of our own. Until his demons caught up with him. He played this song loud when he couldn’t find words.💔 I come here to remember him.

[@Evergreen1400]

I’m sorry for your loss. I have 6 years without alcohol and 5+ years without any painkillers which were my 2 substances of choice. My alcohol abuse started very early on but painkillers were something that happened later in life after multiple injuries and a chronic back issue. I’ve never OD’d on opiates but I gave myself alcohol poisoning a handful of times and still deal with stomach problems from my years of drinking. Your comment helps me remember I’m still in this fight for life I can’t ever feel like I’m no longer an addict or an alcoholic I’ll always be that and I have to thank myself and God every day that I stay sober

[@Pickle_OG]

@@Evergreen1400 keep strong🖤 even when the present looks bleak you never know what your future holds or the hearts that will break/lives that will be forever changed if you leave. Ty for this comment 🖤

[@neekityneekfam]

I still adore this beautiful masterpiece.

[@JRP9306]

Thank you to A Perfect Circle for this amazing and beautiful song. It's perfection...and from reading a lot of the comments it's clear that this song has touched so many lives

[@dangerous.jay2000]

It's VERY hard to find a song that transcends time, emotion, and space, but this is one of them. It still breaks my heart, it still gives me the chills, it's still beautiful, and above all else, it STILL reminds me of that 18 year old boy who fell in love for the 1st time in 2001, only to have my heart broken. 💔

[@georgetalleyii5085]

So true, I wanted to cry a happy cry when I first heard this song 25 yrs ago.

[@gracedaphne1213]

This song lives rent-free in my head forever.

[@zoonie96]

Well I bought the cd so I payed for it, but I get more satisfaction than any Rembrandt, haha

[@bitter37]

I used to live rent free with my parents forever 🤣

[@dustinLee8686]

Indeed

[@gracedaphne1213]

@@bitter37 applies to most of us. lol.

[@octaneartllc]

Beautiful thoughts🙏

[@nicolehinton7908]

Neglect. Once you experience it, you tend to recreate it in relationships as an adult. It follows you from childhood and is oddly familiarly comforting, but still so depressing. You want the needs met that you don’t even know you really had, but you want to fill others’ needs for attention and the validation you unknowingly crave. But it’s still the same equation of feeling void and ignored but you can’t pinpoint it. That’s what the song encompasses.

[@Djmada78]

Love all the personal interpretations of this song. I remember reading once where Maynard wrote this song describing 3 of his friends who were all junkies and happened to be 3 Libras....

[@indiglojypsy1008]

This is the one! Thank you. This actually sums things up. ❤

[@Djmada78]

@@indiglojypsy1008 😁

[@onlyNtimE]

Ones I understand the most is the broken down I love dark scars. They always seem to get made I want to in a way tattoo over them. Like that I died of a broken heart that is why it's the sacred heart left arm by my heart has no Halo because I feel I wear that.comes out at the bottom of the sleeve. If you don't want to do this why it's hidden even more and I had the heart scarred. I love tattoos about time for a new one and yes I sin thank god he can see no words picture this yes each one my book my canvas. Sin well talk later

[@Melshelly1]

MJK, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Pusifer, thank you sooooo much! For all of your creativity, depth, soul, meaning, lyrics, melodies, imaginations, illustrations, Maynard, your voice........ I cannot stop listening to your voice,............. your songs are timeless, and some times I wish were endless, especially this one.................... another 8 to 10 minutes....... thank you, such inspiration, beautiful poetry.............sorry, cannot stop,.........just too darn good, ok, I should say, beyond great. I write only with good intentions, and yes, this is my point of view, not to offend any one else.

[@Yeikyll]

Don't forget Tool

[@k0brakai]

Still shaken by this song in 2019.... is it not one of the best song ever written?

[@readheadhotty]

It absolutely is

[@CelestialGalaxy7]

Definitely is. Very few lyricists out there like Maynard.

[@alexpambudi407]

Absolutely...

[@deneilbaker]

Not even close to being his best

[@jackalope2302]

Might be my very favorite

[@otumoetaipat]

The themes of rejection are beautifully laid out in this song.

[@Wildboy789789]

ya and it also explains well that the person who rejects is the souless husk with the issues, not us

[@christinamendes5906]

The vibe in this comment section is everything. I love how this song means so much to so many people

[@Drawnartist]

Yeah makes me cry a little

[@bruins8282]

This was my Fiancés favorite song. She passed away Friday. I miss her more than life.

[@boladrummer]

Your fiancé had really good music taste, im sorry for your loss. I hope you are doing better.

[@mrbrowserhistory]

I'm so sorry.

[@jenniferedmunds6070]

I am so sorry 😞.

[@whatsreal83]

Im sincerely sorry ❤ sending you all the warmth and strength, may you get rest and sanity as soon as possible

[@micheleberg4922]

Omfg I'm so sorry. I know you do. My God, I'm sorry. No words will heal you. Just know people's hearts break for you. I'm thinking about you, know that. Hugs dude, big fucking Hugs.

[@annettefronduto8731]

So beautiful ❤️. Maynard's voice with everything in between. AMAZING!!!! CLASSIC!!!

[@christopherlawrence5357]

I see my son. He is 9 now. I cant imagine a mother not loving their children, but it’s out there…just makes me want to give a motherless child or unloved child a hug like a mother-its a kind of love that changes the way you think of love, super woman like protection for our children but also brutal truth so they can survive without you later. Wish that was how every child felt from their mothers.

[@YzerWings]

This song is forever etched into my soul. Been listening to it for decades. Love it.

[@NicholasShade-eq1ts]

I understand. 🙏 Really. I love this song. 🩷🎤 It's 4:53 a.m. here, and I have to be at work(Soda Steve's Restaurant) at 10:30 a.m. I have to wait for a couple of food trucks(Sysco and Ben E. Keith). 🍔 🍟 🚛 We usually don't open on Thursdays, but this Thursday is the Fourth of July. 🎆🎇 And we want to be open while everyone is off from work. So, we can serve them and make money. 🍦 💰 I wish I could be out on the Lake(Lake Tenkiller), like everyone else. 🌠 ⛵ I think I'm going to try and lie down, and get a couple of hours of sleep. ⏰ 💤 Take care of yourself. 💞

[@blurrlightt]

​@@NicholasShade-eq1tsWhy'd you have to state everything's name? And so many emojis? Why?

[@NicholasShade-eq1ts]

@@blurrlightt don't worry about it, nosey. 🤥

[@NicholasShade-eq1ts]

@@blurrlightt don't worry about it, nosey.🤥

[@blurrlightt]

@@NicholasShade-eq1ts Ok, but why'd you like your own comment?

[@katyalacrua6793]

Again back into this song, album, band. You don't see me,you don't see,you don't see at all and I go on cry😢❤ Top song!

[@Zarbon000]

This entire album is a Masterpeice. I love love love many albums, but almost none of them do I Love all the songs. Cept for this one. Whe i describe this album to people I tell them it sounds "Hauntingly Beautiful".

[@Noteven0]

These are memories. He’s writing and bringing himself back to those moments, then he lays down and has disjointed dreams about them.

[@tommymendoza4539]

Probably my favorite song in the entire world... Simply haunting and perfect.

[@caseyschmacey]

I'm sure this song has many meanings. For me, it reminds me of a love you would have for someone, that doesn't love you back. You "threw them the obvious", they're oblivious and don't "see you". The song really portraits a heartbreak onto the listener of a deep love that you wanted, wished it could have been, but never will be. "Oh well"

[@onlyNtimE]

Seems like you're looking through a kaleidoscope

[@emptycasing]

This song stands the test of time! I absolutely love this song and the genius that is Maynard.

[@lenn7272]

I remember when this album came out. New Maynard work was all that mattered, this album became one of the best ever made. Three Libras to me is one of the best songs ever made.

[@erianiviel8871]

22 years later and it's still one of the most played songs in my playlist. This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite songs of all time. I especially liked the acoustic version that used to play on my local rock station, but for some reason, I can no longer find it. Whenever I search for it, the version from their acoustic sessions is the one that comes up.

[@nkeirukajoanekwealor4075]

I love this song. One of my favorites of all time.

[@josepablobaezalillo]

This song hits so deep.. and even more when you do feel like no one sees you clearly, through all the ways you try to demonstrate yourself to them, in a way to feel and be validated. The lyrics are pure gold amd the instrumental is amazing, the emotion MJK shows is impeccable. Reading lots of comments and its amazing howamy people feel this way or somehow are attached to the song, music is amazing!

[@tonyasiegler4217]

The year this album was released my 3 child was born, a boy, my Cody. All three of my children born in the same week of October. Three libras. They keep me balanced. All grown now and living their lives. They carry my light. Praise God. I used to sing this song to Cody as I rocked and nursed him. The perfect rocking chair rhythm. My milk flowing down his cheeks as my tears rained down on him. I knew his father did not love me and never would. Is it coincidence Maynard ? how artists some how magically parallel and mirror the lives of the people who look to them, like ravenous dogs, for the emotional energy necessary to forge their way forward in life? They are all so beautiful now, my children. Their lives, so pleasing to the Lord... I love them all so much. Your music bookmarks my life Maynard. Thank you.

[@NwoDispatcher]

I hope when I find my life's love I can build us a future that you praise and gain your own solace. I will love her like I wished you were loved, like I wished I was loved.

[@dannylogan5972]

This song gives you that feeling a lot of music just can't do!!! Maynard's voice is undeniable

[@Welphello]

I remember listening to this song on new years of 2012. It was on repeat, I laid on the floor while I had tears running down my face...a broken heart....and unknowingly suffering from depression.... eventually dosing off to sleep. I'm 27 now this song still brings tears to my eyes. So many memories, a different time a different place. Still my favorite song. 🖤

[@erickmeza4325]

49, comes and goes... you know?

[@ThisIsNotAnExit86]

This is legit one of the most gorgeous, emotional, haunting songs I have ever heard in my life. I will never forget being 15 and hearing this song for the 1st time, it was like a gut punch. 22 years later and it still brings tears to my eyes every fucking time

[@jaypainter481]

My late sister and I loved ❤ this song!

[@nicolasriveros943]

"If this Song sounds Bitter, it's because it is... and i am" - MJK

[@nicolasriveros943]

one of my favorite albums

[@nicolasriveros943]

haha love Radiohead, i've bought A Moon Shaped Pool today :)

[@katricer.5708]

Sober

[@huntergraham3127]

mjk uh.. dude i love tool Nd a perfect circle can you tell me am i going to be the classic and modern day grey alien and am i just being told this bc im on doctor phil

[@huntergraham3127]

also mjk r u jewish and if you are, do you know anything about grey aliens from the jewish bible? are those things true.. please tell me the truth... i hate all these lies bc of a microchip and speakers hid. im not milking it i hate this fucking bullshit i hate my life but i have been predicting my future sooooo..... uh but also its been some kinda code i have been doing it 4 awhile their... forget what though. i will take polygraph tests for you to trust me though and wtf is a miracle besides opiate or rotting christ.. not sure what rotting christ is saying but im sure it was a cleansing of this universe and stuff people have seemed to get possessed... but ya know we are all spiritual beings of a almighty god with souls... anyways i love you and if im the antichrist of hope we can invent drugs that dont cause addiction but pleasent awesome withdrawls peace and love 4 u.. from as you might call me.. hunter wish i could get backstage to one of your concerts dont know with who................. id hope kassie henceley

[@mattstone1759]

When I was a young, naive and soulless teenager, I had no idea what this song was about. Having grown up considerably, and having experienced my own series of unfortunate relationships, I revisit "3 Libras" with a whole new perspective, understanding and appreciation. There is an old soul inhabiting James Maynard Keenan, and he has been sent to our world to deliver a powerful and uplifting message to the young souls that make up the majority. Thank you.

[@kylep9216]

Hope you haven't been saying his name like that all this time.

[@deneilbaker]

🙄

[@berzerk1760]

Moral of the story: you can't expect a person who is also broken,to help fix you...they won't see you at all.

[@henryewald9327]

Wow, bluntly facts. I’m a Libra and my 30+yr and my Scorp best fwb committed suicide. This song was always a reminder of us

[@Sam_SE3]

And in truth, most people have baggage. You’re the only person that can help yourself, but only if you try. Which I don’t because I’m a little bitch, and I keep looking for that someone that will help me even though no one will.

[@haroldmiller381]

Well said

[@samsmith4228]

This song has nothing to do with fixing someone

[@nikkifraser5487]

As always everything is always wide open to individual interpretation through our own eyes

[@recoverysoldiers]

Lying in chronic pain, unable to stand, nearly paralyzed, my beautiful life passing before my eyes, telling God "you dont see me!"

[@KaraMorassco]

My favorite song from A Perfect Circle.

[@carolina_is_free]

This came out nearly 22 years ago - i felt totally connected and understood by this song and its message. Now, hearing it by coincidence again after such a long time, it was like a sign to face childhood & family trauma after over 20years of running away. All the old memories and feelings come back while listening to this. It seems true - you can't run away from your issues - they always follow, like a shadow. Time to go through this darkness, again. Hopefully we will meet on the other side of pain.

[@Ammut6]

See you on the other side bro ❤

[@MrRadok83]

Eyes of a fallen angel...eyes of a tragedy ...piece of art. My God i can't believe it's almost 21 years,where did the time go?

[@joeyjgregory790]

I’ve listened to APC mindlessly for decades, afraid to really look into the meanings of their songs. Slightly afraid that the meaning behind the songs would disappoint me, and slightly because I was afraid that they would mean exactly what I thought they would mean. Both of which might change my perspective of the song - but after going through comment after comment on each song, I can only say that the connection so many other people have to this music draws me closer to it as well. These songs truly speak to me on a level I can’t quite comprehend. I love it.

[@gracelynne985]

This song hits so deep into my soul it pulls my heart down into the abyss of all the love I buried and swore to never look at or feel again.

[@darkhalf81]

23 years ago I was hooked to this song and Meynard's mellow side to songwriting and delivery! I still love listening and singing to this day!

[@ForcedToLaugh]

My most favorite song in the whole wide world.

[@danseth5775]

" here I am, expecting just a little bit too much from the wounded." That's a powerful line right there

[@215WildMan]

I'm a black guy from Palo Alto CA. I've always listened to Rock.

[@chadrat39]

Haha that's weird ass funny man ok cool

[@raedavis1697]

I absolutely love this man's voice, it's so beautiful. Maynard is an absolute genius, everything he does is a masterpiece. 💖

[@judahenjoyseducation4549]

This song Describes the Pain of loving someone, a friend, a romantic Partner, but feeling alone and isolated or even neglected because even though they care for you, love you. They Don't understand you They Don't see you, at all. or even simply describing Unrequited Love, being "passed over". This song, makes me cry every time I hear it. because of all of these. Edit: I still do.

[@djgospela]

true. it takes time to stand up for yourself even to be alone but it doesn't mean you'll end up lonely

[@alburoto5862]

I feel you...😭😭😭

[@conqururfear]

Perfectly stated-- reminds me of my wife of 12 years who walked out s year ago , no reason , she never knew how much. I loved Her and didn’t care

[@rickbarrows1924]

Very cool to hear your prospective..

[@NwoDispatcher]

@@conqururfear I have a high school crush that was married for 12 years, 3 children. Walked away from her husband last year in October. We met the summer after. I crushed on her then and love her now. Still do. But she told me she is broken and wants to be alone. Alone like I still am...

[@anthonyketchum6996]

Allow me to be weird please. The boy who stares at Maynard reminds me of myself the 1st time I, who grew up in a very small town in West Tennessee. I can recall the 1st time I seen a man with long hair and my little brain being blown because I was taught men with long hair was a sin against God. Even though the depictions I've seen of christ was with long hair. I remember staring at this guy and thinking of all this and couldn't wait to grow up so my hair could be long too. Thank you Maynard for inspiring a child and thank you further and your band for creating the music and art you create.

[@coffeewithdogs2586]

21 years and it still sends shivers down my spine

[@genmaximus110]

I’ve always felt like this song represents unrequited love. The first person I ever truly had a crush on - I sent so many signs to see if he’d answer me back, but they all seemed to go unrecognized.

[@cryvsspy]

It's amazing just how short 15 years can seem

[@Wolfmoss1]

true that ay!

[@aislinnkerr5618]

Yeah,it feels like it was just yesterday I was being born.

[@charlesfricke2801]

lol

[@InSpadez]

Time flies whether you're having fun or not.

[@Ry77x]

How many years now my man. I miss it but love it

[@dandydiavoless310]

Oh god.... he´s just like the perfect man.... that or at 41 going on 42 is getting me all melancholic with the passion one used to feel the whole damn time and the lack of it now at days (at least on my part.... I don´t know about you guys) 🖤

[@rosettastoned8470]

Just Maynard, massaging my third eye to tears.

[@Atlas_Mohler]

Accurate

[@peterjedsawyer4364]

Thank you Maynard James Keenan for giving us A Perfect Circle. Mer de Noms will always be the best rock album ever made in the 21st century. Rockstars don't have what it takes nowadays to make something thats real like "Tool" and " A Perfect Circle"

[@blindsheep6180]

Modern music is rehashed over produced garbage man, totes agree

[@quentinbringthenumetalchil5125]

@@blindsheep6180 Definitely.

[@isabellasantana507]

the music video reminds me of yearning to heal and connect with your inner child all while fueling adult addictions and feeling alienated in your world because of it. I perceive him and the boy in the womb to be parallels of the same wounded man.

[@seanbrando_7456]

I saw them live in Louisville, Ky. Maynard was great, Twiggy too, they were all superb. It was almost more than just music.....even with a very few obnoxious people in the crowd the feeling consumes you, the emotion in the songs. I started as a TOOL fan as did most of us and have very much enjoyed my journey. It was great to see the man/spirit that I had been playing in the background of my life, as a soundtrack for so many years in the flesh as it were. Keep your heads up out there. We are eternal- all this pain is an illusion.

[@jenniethegoldendeavor3311]

I am so grateful everyone else is listening to this on repeat too. A masterpiece!

[@nylonkid01]

I couldn't tell you the power this song had in my life as a therapy.

[@SematerySyren]

This isnt some love song its literally about feeling used and alone. This is in his book: " I was lucky enough to fall into a kind of ego addiction. 'She likes me! She likes the name of the band! She likes what I sing about!' And the more you dabble in that, the less chance there is of a relationship. She has no idea who I am. I knew the difference between attention and real connection, but I forgot it for a minute. I didn't even think about what I was doing. I was just having fun. The assignations were consensual, no-strings-attached, seemingly perfect. But the validation was short-lived. You're left wanting to be wanted for you, and you're not going to get that with these people,' he would explain years later. 'They're looking for something else, that larger-than-life thing. But you lose track of that and fall victim to your own behavior. My priority was to be validated, to be desired. This was my ticket to undo all of the dismissive behavior from family and teachers and the army of people that had ignored my potential. It was my chance to have somebody who I didn't even know and who didn't even know me give me everything in a moment, without question. Just surrender. I'd never had that. That power was new."

[@dunnapls]

Thank you! Have been wondering for years what the exact context of this song is, even if the lyrics tell us some of it.

[@motivacionalcontenido]

Libras are the best signs of the entire zodiac for me. They represent formality and fashion, sometimes they are very closed people but that does not stop them from opening their hearts. Greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴

[@mydogeatspuke]

I can't get my head around the fact that this was released 20 years ago. It was one of my favourite songs as a teen. Maynard will forever be a god among men.

[@missybella9046]

When i saw APC live and heard Maynard's voice i cried. Instantly touched my soul

[@mydogeatspuke]

@@missybella9046 I can only imagine. It must have been very cathartic.

[@mydogeatspuke]

@Jane Doe I have EDS so my knees have always been terrible 😅

[@Devoted2Mariah]

This is the greatest song I’ve ever heard in my entire life.

[@rashidjurgens9992]

i know right

[@equitium]

If you are not familiar with Maynard, prepare to find many many more songs like this from A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, and even Tool. Welcome to the Journey.

[@AnnaDraconida]

@RGF RGF NOPE

[@cosmikgazer]

@RGF RGF are you really that dumb? This song came out before Wish You Were Here. And it’s were* not where

[@natalierose1865]

Same!

[@liamgillett9068]

No word of a lie this is the most beautiful song I have ever heard in my life I love this song

[@catchwreck928]

The nostalgia of when this came out hits and hurts way more now than the lyrics ever could !!

[@JanMunoz]

Paz Lanchentin playing violin in the ballroom at 3:15 ...she is one of my favorite bassists along with D'arcy Wretzky.

[@keziabell4895]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@Kantack1]

Hair stood up on my arms, haven't heard this in 20yrs, but all those feelings came rushing back. Maynard made a perfect song, I still don't have anyone that sees me.

[@ARMORXV]

I've never heard of this song at all until a few weeks ago when this showed up in my suggested videos while going through a mid-2000's alternative music video binge. Such a beautiful song and interesting music video. I can't stop repeating this song!

[@nicholasmoore7659]

Enjoy. I've possibly heard this song 1,000 times and I still listen to it just about every week.