A Perfect Circle - Judith (Official Music Video)

[@RockandrollCanuck]

Paz tying her hair during the breakdown is one of the greatest moments in music video history.

[@gregjensen5826]

That was badass.

[@randomman4938]

I’ve always thought it was sexy, but I can’t explain why.

[@DadBigE]

It really is.

[@heashon2000]

Uh, yeah.

[@joshuaporterfield6774]

The entire sequence during the last held vocal note…..

[@louizifer8922]

its not just a perfect circle its a perfect band

[@armeniobraz]

Judith is the mother of singer Maynard James Keenan of the band A Perfect Circle, and the subject of his song "Judith". In 1976, Judith suffered a cerebral aneurysm, which left her in a wheelchair for the rest of her life. Despite her disability, she remained faithful to Christianity. Keenan has said that he blames God for Judith's condition, and that he watched her continue to pray.

[@chris2162003]

She's favored better in afterlife. I'm sure his feelings will be reminded.

[@f3nder111]

His hate and despair against god is real....he just need to let go. We all suffer

[@Rebeccakalivoda]

​​​​@@f3nder111 his point was that she was a good person and did nothing wrong to deserve being in a wheelchair and paralyzed for the rest of her life she continues to pray and Believe In Christ as her savior even though she's paralyzed for the rest of her life. " Its not like you killed someone. It's not like you drove a hateful spear into his side" .You praise the one who left you broken down and paralyzed " . music is therapy this is his way of letting go. I don't think he had hate towards his mother necessarily, though of course I don't know. I know when she died , he spread her ashes in his vineyard. I believe her injury happened when he was a teen or preteen. That must have been alot for a kid/ teen / young adult to go through . To me it doesnt sound hateful to his mother. I take it as he cant understand how she isnt angry towards someone she considers her savior. As an atheist, I get it.

[@tricky1506]

​@Rebeccakalivoda what's incredible is seeing the progression in his songs about it as well. This song dropped in 2000, The Patient came in 2001, and Wings part 1 and 2 in 2006 where we hear him having past the immediate grief and anger stage into his love and profound respect for her. Lines like "you're the only one who can hold your head up high, shake your fist at the gate saying I've come home now. Fetch me the spirit, the son, and the father. Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended" and "you were my witness, my eyes, my evidence" are genuinely some of the best ever written. He's pretty open about how he has nothing but respect for his mother's strength to keep having faith at rock bottom, but is for that very same reason he could never have that faith himself. It's truly moving.

[@michaelclontz9427]

I understand where he's coming from as a Christian I have friends that don't BELIEVE THAT CHRIST IS THE UNIVERSAL CREATOR BECAUSE OF Circumstance I GO OL SCHOOL TEST NOAH SAID THEIR IS GREAT WAR TAKING PLACE DEATH IS TRYING TO PROVE ITS STRONGER THAN LIFE TRUTH IS LIFE IS SO MUCH STRONGER 💪 THAN DEATH!!!

[@drjcup3228]

Paz tying her hair and taking the pick from between her teeth is burned into my mind whenever I hear this song.

[@doodahman2995]

So Hot.❤

[@billtbodger]

I still think Paz tying up her hair is among the coolest bits in a video

[@ryansean8712]

Bill Richards I couldn't agree with you more brother

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

Female bassists, man. There's just something about them.

[@FlameBlue9016]

One of my favorite parts as well.

[@zabrinanulsen4185]

Bill Richards a favorite of mine as well

[@jugglinjuggalo2469]

well said, devious

[@jimmyrants4342]

I'm 70 years old and still love this shit.

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

Because we older folk grew up with great, real voice, real instruments music. Young folk are MuZac generation.

[@thatthingthatisaid65]

I don't expect to grow through this phase.

[@lyssarae5205]

@@Merzui-kg8ds ??? i'm sixteen rocking out to ts. stop generalizing thousands of people based solely upon age, man, it aint cool

[@e1evenchar1ie69]

I'm 51 and the nursing home better have a mosh pit!

[@rjay7019]

63 😂 I don't know about that. Mosh pit. It was bad enough when. I was in my 40's. Maybe that's what's wrong with my hip & my hearing 😮

[@Bishop472]

If you've been rocking this one for decades raise your hands 🖐️👍✌️

[@jeremyfrost2636]

I can't get my arm up that high anymore. Get off my lawn!

[@kjw222whitaker]

This song is about Maynard James Keenan's mother, Judith Marie. Judith was paralyzed when Maynard was 11. She stayed paralyzed until she died 10,000 days later. (27 years) She kept faith in God the whole time. Maynard had quite the hard time accepting his mother's death, and her beliefs, which often conflicted with Maynard's

[@clydelagory7930]

Kyle Whitaker no shit? I had no idea

[@IIISWILIII]

Probably isn't news to the OP, but for those unfamiliar, check out Horizons by Pusifier; an unoffical "part 2" to this song which deals with Judith's death and MJK scattering her ashes...

[@freakoffear3823]

She, also, was abusive to maynard

[@muditshishodia6756]

Hence, the Tool album 10,000 Days, and the songs Wings for Marie (Part 1) and 10,000 days( Wings part 2) about him dealing with his mother's death. and i feel Wings Part 2 is definitely one of the best Tool song.

[@ynot9954]

Great to find this stuff out, gonna listen to those songs with fresh ears

[@robjovic642]

20 years of listening to this song and still get the chills every. fucking. time.

[@cherylmaloney8841]

Ditto!!!!!

[@carldubay4163]

LOL, I do as well! every time! this song is about Maynard's Mother Judith.

[@rumham2834]

Specifically 3:20 for me at least. lol

[@nunyabidness4320]

Same for me. 20 years...damn...

[@catladiesstandbackandstandby]

what is this 20 years you speak of 😁🤘

[@ambersather7460]

I will NEVER tire of Maynards vpice be it tool, a perfect circle, puscifer...my favorite vocalist of ALL time.

[@mafegam]

Completely agree. His voice takes me to places no other singer is capable of

[@ambersather7460]

@@mafegam yesssss right?! His voice is beautiful, sexy, emotional, powerful. When he screams...oh I just get goosebumps!

[@DIARYOFAKILLJOY]

Maynard’s voice is so angelic it’s unfair 😭🙏

[@NORATECHNOLOGIES]

He's the one that drove the Bible to my side and when asked why he said " I did it all for u "

[@18dcallaway]

Did it all for you in 2024!!! Classic! He has a vineyard in Arizona, so cool!! Love Tool and Maynard!! ❤❤🎉

[@DrBeauHightower]

Got to kick it on the tour bus with Maynard last year. We drank bottled water, played with his dog, and talked about vineyards. Not what I expected.

[@workman88]

Nothing quite like hydration and petting some puppies.

[@Re-bl5sr]

Now that'd be an experience. Lucky chap.

[@johnsonmonkeman5766]

What kind of dog does he have !

[@Wowimhungry9]

You lucky groupie you.

[@turtle4614]

Exactly how I'd imagine it.

[@TaraZaraChara]

What I love about this music video is how it consistently cuts between the band members instead of just focusing mostly on the lead singer.

[@SwagJesus69420]

Paz single handedly caused thousands of teenage metalheads to fall in love in one move.

[@jsucka7118]

And I thought I was the only one.

[@11cylynt11]

She's so hot. Especially while she plays bass. Women who play instruments are automatically hotter just because they are talented.

[@edthiery72]

#truth

[@hesher4life]

Single most sexiest and powerful moment in rock history.

[@donharrold5146]

Dude, reality. Like it was all for me. Me alone. A moment we weren't supposed to see. But, we did. Perfect.

[@melissawomack1806]

This is such an amazing song. It will never get old! Makes my dopamine rise everytime I hear it!

[@richharper8159]

Never ages. That vocal harmony towards the end. Just glorious. Track + video = win.

[@chadrat39]

Itd wreck the radio if came out today. Kids would be scared but they need something like. This

[@richardralston6592]

It's so perfect it sends chills down my spine every time

[@Gr8erh8er]

I agree. Masterpiece

[@kaisersozaay]

Paz tying her hair and coming back in JUST in time is as awesome as she is. But the understated hero here is Josh Freeze. 👍🏻

[@markamodia7835]

the guy Josh freeze from different bands on the recording he plays a lot of bands

[@salvadordollyparton666]

reminds me of Maynard taking that dude down that got on stage with one hand, mic in the other, sitting on him, and never missed a beat...

[@mickblock]

Ookey doo key look at Paz tying up her hair!! I'm so gooshey dookey mezmerized!

[@garykirk1968]

Skinnyest chick I've ever had a thing for.. LOL

[@jaybreezyy8407]

Where are they ? I just now hearing this band and I saw they been ghost for 3 years

[@TheJackstor]

Dude. There's just this aura that Maynard gives off. Can't get enough of it. Not to mention his songwriting skill too.

[@moriarkrux4579]

A feather from the Metaphorical Angel of Death....

[@sunnylark369]

so beautiful. i wanna cry 😏😘

[@matts4750]

he didn't write these songs

[@seantap1415]

not true.....So Billy wrote a song about MJK s mother LOL.....parts of the song were done BUT MJK CAME N AND FINISHED IT and made it a lot heavier .

[@emilysimek7302]

A touch of narcissism too. But that only helps.

[@Freemen514]

this is one of the most badass music videos ever made. just a bunch of musicians jamming having fun.

[@SlowDIIV]

David Fincher's dirty and gritty style worked very well to highlight the band.

[@bulbousdude]

This song still gives me goosebumps after all these years. A true classic.

[@TrumpDadday]

Same.

[@Mbaldwin437]

Bigtime!

[@Pauldjreadman]

Very few songs i can listen to again, again, again its fucking insane. it never gets old, never.

[@richardreyes5126]

Very well said it is a goosebumper classic

[@sheydoll]

They were so good in concert!

[@SpectreDusk]

It's almost ridiculous how good everything about this song and video is. Perfection that stands tall after all this time.

[@austintrousdale2397]

My favorite thing that David Fincher’s directed (and that’s saying a lot).

[@terrydavis8957]

Damn! Maynard is such a vocal monster. And watching Paz tie her hair and then pull the pick out of her mouth and hit the next bass riff without missing a beat…is marvelous! What a great band. 👍

[@daniielacevedo8492]

Yes, sisisi es supremo esa cordinacion. Excelent .

[@viniciusgmachado1204]

…Maynard?

[@thats_right_mofo]

She knotted up her hair females can multitask like that🌷👊

[@Jeffrey-g3m]

Editing ❤

[@fiedom92]

The lead singer. Also lead singer of Tool and Puscifer​@@viniciusgmachado1204

[@aashinmshibu6502]

Paz tying up her hair is everything omg.

[@benhopkins8021]

Too bad she is no longer a part of APC

[@EverendeverGroup]

I've thought the exact same thing for twenty years now.🌟

[@markspqr]

Thank you, in one a fluid motion

[@nasral-islam122]

I whole heartedly agree with you on that, super sexy!!!

[@nasral-islam122]

And let's not forget how hot she looks with her mouth open in front of that 🎤

[@meganjennings7976]

Seeing apc and tool changed my life dont care if people think its silly..they say only certain people get chill bumps from music

[@delugesofgrandeur]

The shot of the heels and the hair tying is my everything.

[@TwelveinchChewbacca]

Paz makes my man-parts feel funny

[@death-conscious]

So fucken badass

[@patrickbateman7320]

why?

[@platformzz]

Same on both accounts. I’m glad I’m not the only one! The subtle and not so subtle imagery of these two things is captivating for me. Paz is just awesome on all accounts.

[@brandonwarweg3622]

She doesn't miss a fucking beat!!

[@bigboredthing]

You can really feel what James went through with his mom in this song. It's so raw, not only in the lyrics but in the delivery. Really expressive and great music.

[@raskov75]

Nothing like as sad as what he went through but after I left home, my parents become hardcore fundamentalists. Our family had never been more then holiday Christians and virtual agnostics growing up so it really felt like my parents had been taken from me. They would hold 'prayer sessions' in the house where they would speak in tongues and perform 'deliverances' (lay exorcism) until 3am. This song helps me cope.

[@kaitlinerven5870]

Love..no..real love and respect for those who meet in this life of pain we must all live

[@rickt1866]

James prayed to God as a kid on behalf of his mother just a guess and the more time that passed and pain he seen his mother in and what he seen as unanswered prayers his hope waned and turned into rage and hate for his mothers God he gave up and she held fast to her faith it is sad so much emotion in his voice dude was is scared from his childhood of watching his mother die a little more everyday.. but he missed the lession his mother wanted to leave him with I feel she knew she was dying and she wanted to leave him with faith in something bigger than this world she wanted him to never feel alone that no matter what he could find hope in God?

[@harryr2431]

Where can I learn about this.. his upbringing? I've always related to this song... but I don't know the story behind it.

[@bigboredthing]

@@harryr2431 It's all in his book, but long story short, his mom had a brain aneurysm when James was a teenager, leaving her severely disabled, and he cared for her for many years. She died 27 years later, the Tool album 10,000 Days was dedicated to her, and this song is named for her. He also named the first wine he made "Judith". Edit: his book is called A Perfect Union of Extraordinary Things, it's available in hard copy and ebook, a very interesting read.

[@fairuzhussaini7301]

Josh is such an anthemic drummer. It drives the song in a manner that puts the entire context of pain, hate, anger, and sadness in the best of way with no fancy tricks or gimmicks.

[@Gobble_de_Goop]

Josh Freese was on an episode of Yo Gabba Gabba showing how he can play drums one-handed while eating lunch with his other hand. Not joking! Such a badass! 🙌🏻

[@bsquinney]

I think this shows why he was the guy to replace Taylor in Foo (saying that is horrible) otherwise he has the skill to do it!

[@TheHalo14aus]

@@bsquinney Yeah apparently he knew Dave before Foo Fighters too. Been around a looong time.

[@crossefire01]

@@bsquinney Just watched him in the Beato interview. Great guy with a killer resume!

[@ericamorkunas5236]

I've seen them in concert countless times. And they are untouchable as far as stage shows go.

[@chikowashere]

This might be a rare 'perfect' song. The vocals, the bass, the guitars, the drums, the lyrics, the soul of the song, the passion. Everything about it and how all of these things complement each other perfectly is absolute perfection.

[@keithferris9574]

I totally agree. The quality of the production is also amazing.

[@TheGreenRee]

Likewise! From start to finish. Its tantalizing and intense (visuals are great too!)...one of those great songs that you can't help but soak in-its good energy.

[@frankiechileman479]

So you're saying it's a perfect circle😉

[@timstevens3025]

So tight and well executed by everyone in the ensemble. Homogeneity.

[@texasplumr]

You're much better than I am at this, Chiko!

[@ryanr3071]

22 years later and this song is still a jam!

[@badmotorbreath5206]

Yesiree, that’s why am I back too, again ! 🤘🏼

[@magnumatt34]

Love rocking this and Tool in the gym

[@chadfurniss7749]

10/28/2022

[@MenzAT]

Same here brother!!! Love the whole album!!

[@brandonbell7905]

Holy shit... 22 years! I was a punk high-school kid at that time... man how life has grown with this song in it

[@nathancunningham8717]

I was young when this dropped and decades later this is still fire

[@jackb348]

I was old when this dropped. Now decades later I am still old.

[@scotabot7826]

It's fire alright!!! In the very literal sense too!!

[@NicholasEllis-rs3nx]

Real talk

[@ignacioramos1320]

Great rock song. Maynard is so versatile and talented. The shot of the bassist tying her hair mid song is so badass

[@FelixConstant]

lol chill out bro it's not virtue signaling it just looked cool.

[@ericphilen3433]

@Devin Carter huh

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

@Devin Carter If you had any clue what that term meant, youd see the irony in your comment. Hur durr long hair equals woman. Textbook strawman at the end too. Nice

[@lordsludge5678]

@Devin Carter man shuddup, it added to the visuals to the vid, the whole point of that part was to look cool. Learn your instruments before you try to act smart homie

[@dvango9896]

The scene at 1:52 cements this as maybe the quintessential rock music video. The fade of the main guitar, the sexy bassist hair knot, Maynard's silent sip of water, the piercing high riff and of course the drummer who absolutely kills it.

[@blackout2189]

I like to call it the "stretch moment" in between the first chorus and second verse in rock songs. It's that moment I feel the everyone can take a moment, stretch their arms, maybe neck, limber up, and just go in on the downbeat.

[@adopequeenatyrantkingaboss8057]

He's beating that drum set like it owes him money!

[@polki802]

I agree. This was a defining moment in a brilliant performance - frankly hard to pin one down in such an astonishing video. For me the peak of of a great song by a great band. Sad that they disbanded but it just spread the joy - Tool, Pixies,. Not sure what Billy did afterwards - seems to have slipped out iff view but essential in this band. Love Maynard as a performer, but love Paz in every way!

[@KatnipUK1970]

The whole thing is just awesome on so many levels ❤

[@6dragondaddy913]

@@adopequeenatyrantkingaboss8057Josh Freese is a legend, check out everything he's done (over 300 albums he's drummed on)...

[@nickrandles1102]

I was able to talk to Paz one time and it was a highlight of life. What a beautiful woman and a truly nice soul. The way she times putting her bun up in the break of the song kills me.

[@ednunes9517]

Nick Randles What did you two talk about?

[@lycus9005]

Nick Randles she just a bass

[@nickrandles1102]

Not really much, just a hey how you doing and i was probably grinning like an idiot

[@christopherduty3018]

she's fckn hot as hell

[@Rodrigombia1990]

That's what make Argentina so special, proud to be Argentinean

[@martydouglas2254]

My favourite song for years, ironically my grandmother named Judith passed from pancreatic cancer at 74. Like a mother to me, and such a beautiful soul. This song will forever resonate 🤘❤️

[@drewidrie2396]

Credit to the videographer. He knew damn well the viewers wanted to see more of Paz, but if he filmed any more of her, people watching this video would completely forget the rest of the band even exists. She's incredible!

[@musical_pollybreed6438]

It's David Fincher, the director of Zodiac, Se7en, Fight Club, and Alien 3

[@sophiamarchildon3998]

My current focus is on the whole, not the human candy. The effects, feel, attitude, presence, ... Bolder, finer, than a quick spurt of adequacy of videoclip. This goes beyond music; it's a capsule of what it meant.

[@tomc6208]

When she ties her hair back at break is probably the hottest moment of any video recorded.

[@loganfarley437]

Yes Paz totally rules! And you were right what you said, when she rolled her hair up she took the video there!!!

[@ShastaBean]

@@tomc6208 It was so captivating that nobody probably noticed Maynard taking a snort of vodka from his pretend water bottle

[@Geolpx]

That shot of Paz tying up her hair while there is a break brings the song to a place of appreciation and realism.

[@leo3521]

...and 20 years later we're still talking about THAT hair tying.

[@Fireoncityy]

😂😂so true!

[@slowfuse]

well the simps still are

[@veritasreperio5391]

Yep and still watching it.

[@J2thePower0f3]

I’m dying. I’ve always loved this song, but had never seen the video. I like swooned a bit at the hair tie moment LMAO. Apparently this is universal.

[@stilgaardfremen73]

"You're goddamed right!" -Heisenberg

[@kidmac1514]

Maynard is literally a genuine. His lyrics, his stage presence, his visions for videos. He will never be duplicated. That man has several bands with different styles and all are amazing. That’s why he takes years and years to make new music. He’s the metal version of Dr Dre ! A perfectionist

[@kasperrieberg3495]

Agree, but Billy deserves alot of credit too

[@TMac2084]

I remember downloading this song on Napster when it first came out. Took 30 mins to download but i jammed out all night to it.

[@TheDemon2.0]

Napster is evil..Metallica 😊

[@d0nj03]

@@TheDemon2.0 Honestly, fuck Metallica. :)

[@Fqbbp]

Hahah part of my university studies, did an essay on Napster back in the day. Feels kind of Spotify’s daddy now.

[@arthurfleck1764]

Lars messing with your dial-up

[@dannymarron5689]

I recall using Napster on satellite at my friend's house and it took 3 days to download Nirvana's smells like teen spirit... Lime wire was just as bad...

[@spiderjerusalem8284]

The fact that Fincher (Se7en, Mindhunter, Zodiac) directed this makes it 1000 times better.

[@wezilla21]

It's easy to see the similarity now

[@queenofthrowbacks5900]

Wow! Didn't know that. Thanks for the fact

[@GRYNGE7]

Fincher wanted Maynard to play the Raul character in the movie Panic Room. He was on tour so the part went to Dwight Yoakom.. Cool stuff

[@jani11]

Some shots are crazy good, for example that pan up the mixing board

[@fernandohernando9251]

My preferred shot is a subtle one: Through the bass's strings to the blurred guitarist

[@MetalMama-Mimi523]

Loved this song since the day it came out but 13 years later I sadly came to understand exactly how Maynard was feeling when he wrote this. I cry now when I listen to this. Feb 3, 2013, my Mom was just living her life & in an instance she was struck with a catastrophic stroke that left her unable to walk, talk, but yet was fully cognizant of her condition. She was imprisoned inside herself for 7 1/2 years until she passed from COVID. The nursing home, a place she vehemently was against ever living in, wanted to treat her but she knew COVID was her ticket out and we agreed to let her go and told them not to treat her. She finally got out of her imprisonment on Oct 27, 2020. I do believe in God but I'm not gonna lie, I have a shitload of serious questions for God, should that be where I go.

[@gregbanks5136]

I can totally relate, to watch a parent drift away while still being physically present. My mom has dementia and it breaks my heart to be with her, what hurts the most is her faith failed her. When I realized the back story of Judith I wept when it hit me. 10 years of anger translated into a 3 min song.

[@AmyBerry-vt1fv]

I can assure u God is very real. I am sorry for ur pain sadly humans learn more from sadness n pain then we ever do happiness. Most ppl starved for love n connection but pass by hundreds n thousands of ppl daily nnignore them strange creatures we r.. bow I can't say why one person ends up in a chair paralyzed the other gets to walk ect I know belief has one thing to do with it but there I'm sure r many other factors. Other talk about lessons n karmic debt from other lives or this being type of school n we enter into contracts before coming here. I have not had things easy myself but I also was laralyslzed after a "fall" so to speak.. but I believed I would walk again n I did believed God could n would heal me same w the finger they wanted to chop off still functional n the nail did grow back Dr's don't know everything. I hope she's happy where she is.. time is short n things r about to change for everyone n there will be no doubt soon if there is or isn't a God. Because scripture is coming to life n ppl will see amazing things for better or worse I pray ur on the right side of things when time comes.. believe in God God believes in you. Sacrificed a great deal for u aswell. The supernatural is around u all of the time if u jave the eyes to see n ears to hear it.. seek God while God can still be found will come a time ull pray to jave those words in front of u n they won't be fojnd.. n knowing those words ll keep u safe.. seek them while they found dear. Know them wrote them on ur heart. Store food hide it.

[@MetalMama-Mimi523]

@gregbanks5136 I am so very sorry for the issues you are having to handle with your Mom. Dementia is so difficult to deal with because you really just never know almost minute by minute what will happen with your loved one, for you, your Mom. Will she have periods of lucidity, complete unawareness, happy, sad, confusion and will she understand any of what's going on? I watched one of my best friends lose her Mom last year to Dementia that her Mom fought for several years. I wish I had words of wisdom to help you but there aren't any and for that I'm truly sorry. Like I said in my original post, I do believe in God but he made me who I am and who I am is mad, confused & horribly guilt ridden. I pray the days you have remaining with your Mom are great days. I know that's a hard prayer request to fill, but I will pray you & your Mom gets some of those days. I want so badly for my husband to hear this song so he can try to understand what I struggle with on my Mom's sickness & passing. We're coming up on 4 years of her passing but really for me, I feel like it's been 11 1/2 years and that I lost my Mom twice. She was such a great woman, Mother, faithful wife (that my Dad did not deserve) Grammy & Great Grammy. Friend to all she met. She even allowed my sister's best friend, who had just started transitioning in the 80's (not a good time to be tans) her family kicked her out and abandoned her but yet they were devoted Christians, and my Mom just welcomed her as if she were her own child. I can't play this for my husband because he too is a very devoted Christian, and that expletive towards the beginning will silence his ears instantly and mostly likely cause stress in our marriage. He'll only hear the song, not actually listen to it but I wish he would. Also, if you haven't listened to Tool's 'Wings for Marie (part 1)' & '10,000 Days (Wings part 2)' played back to back, for me, it is as equally as powerful and moving as 'Judith' but in a whole other realm of feelings and dealing with what happened to Maynard's Mom and her death. Sorry, I know I'm rambling & if you read this, thanks for letting me vent, but what made me the maddest about my Mom's death was the fact we were kicked out of the nursing home almost 11 months before she died, so I never got to physically see her and we had to watch her die alone, through a window, as we stood outside like she was some sideshow circus freak. It was degrading, dehumanizing, and disrespectful and I'm still so f'ing mad about it.

[@MetalMama-Mimi523]

@@AmyBerry-vt1fv Thank you. You're very sweet for your comment. I believe there is a language difference but I'm pretty sure I understood what you are saying. I do believe in God, but I've been "tested" far too many times throughout my life & frankly I'm over it. I know the saying goes, "God never gives you more than you can handle" but I really wish he'd stop having as much faith in me because I can't handle it anymore & I no longer have faith in myself. I know my Mom is rejoicing in heaven and singing all his gospel praises & songs. She loved to sing so much, especially the gospel songs by Elvis. My Mom honestly had a beautiful & angelic singing voice, so I know she's singing cause her heart was always full of songs. Good bless you on your life's adventures and I pray all good things will come your way.

[@HaveCommonSense76]

My mom was imprisoned by ALS. It kills a person’s soul.

[@MasterChiefLorenzo]

This is STILL one of the greatest songs and videos of our time. Efn love... on repeat with a big ever lovin smile. 😊🔥

[@markstender1175]

I've listened to this song hundreds of times and still am astonished how it still gives me goosebumps

[@joshburns4611]

That might be God telling you to stop listening. That happens to me with certain songs.

[@polki802]

you and me both mark. But genius never ears out

[@jeffhendrix2166]

@joshburns4611 - Nah that’s god saying to turn it up.

[@Pauldjreadman]

​​@@joshburns4611Screw that. I could listen to this for hours. I'm always playing this back.

[@JP_IN_TX]

Love this song. David Fincher captured the essence of the entire band with an ambience for all time. Paz is a total rawk star in this video. Tieing the hair, wearing high hills, and commanding that bass is in another atmosphere. Song, vision, ambience, and talent makes this one of the top three all time videos of mine.

[@coltmerg4202]

@@edwardireson6901 3:00 Is that her playing a bass ? 3:06 That is a man on a 6 string which is not a bass . So what are you saying about what DR JP MD stated .

[@tan319]

@@edwardireson6901 where was this "Paz " didn't play thing reported? Or are you affiliated with group?

[@CirKhan]

@@edwardireson6901 to be fair OP didn't state she played the bass in the recording, but that she "commanded that bass" in the video, which is a rather different statement. You came across as she is just some bimbo making an appearance, when in fact she is very competent musician, whether she played at the recording or not.

[@aaronbiglow6573]

One of the all time greatest songs in my opinion.

[@The_Washington_Waldo]

When Paz puts her hair up..... ❤ Sheesh get outta here with that. The timing was flawless.

[@butters_147]

I've had a crush on Paz for years. Such a groovy bass player. ❤

[@adolpholiverbush2]

3 things I love about this video. 1) You never really see Maynard's face. He walks around, somehow disconnected. 2) Billy reaching for his slide. As a musician with hundreds of hours onstage at shitty little bars, I can attest that a good transition from slide to without slide takes a little practice. 3) Paz tying up her hair. I just love that. This is a masterpiece song, and the video only enhances this.

[@theunforgivenYD]

3) has always been my favourite bit too

[@apsh1964]

I love that bit Paz tying up her hair and Billy reaching for his slide, always thought it was just me. Somehow both add so much to the music and video. :-)

[@Sonneth1254]

Your comment is WAY BETTER than those who go from video to video asking "who's listening in year XX"

[@70zenboy]

You should try the rocket slide. scott holliday of Rival Sons uses one. it's kinda like a ring that you can flip the slide out on and then back. you can play chords and leads then flick the slide over. great song too.

[@chase9628]

The hair and the slide add authenticity and the feeling that we are catching them rehearsing.

[@snoproblem]

This song and '10 000 Days' are an evocative bookended peek into Keenan's relationship with his mother. He starts by excoriating her continuing faithful ways in the face of what he saw as divine betrayal. By the time of the latter song, his outlook changed considerably, even expressing a grudging respect for her toughness, tenacity and courage - qualities he noted were lacking in her fellow churchgoers.

[@sofascialistadankulamegado1781]

Thanks for this. I look out for song meanings and even meanings being a bands musical themes.

[@sonialinsey8083]

Excellent point actually. Thanks!

[@Travlrsoulsurfr]

This mirrors my fathers story and his death. These songs hit deep for me.

[@ut2k4wikichici]

lol mommy issues the band, no wonder i love them so much,.

[@Dsuranix]

great analysis. i think this is all unintentionally capped by pneuma. the real shame about maynard is that he still hungers for christ and god, despite his anger towards what was done to his mother. gnosticism was where he fled to, his mind too hot to abandon the truth entirely, he sought that which perverted it instead. lateralus and pneuma are his clearest voice regarding dogma, as above so below, sun becoming, you can hear faith bursting from within Maynard, his sense of what is right is too powerful for him to ever ignore. I suspect we'll one day hear his true testimony, now that that old hot brand of hatred has finally cooled.

[@Conada1002]

One of the greatest sounding records of all time in my opinion. The musicianship and production is top tier front to back. Maynard was at his peak vocally. Killer track

[@f.g.5967]

The video was directed by David Fincher. Good shit.

[@anthonygregory3680]

Totally 💯 agree

[@ironmonkeyfist74]

After losing my mother to cancer and how she reconnected with God the last 2 years of her life....this song is even higher on my list of music that has meaning!!!I feel the pain he wrote this from

[@Datschi-mu1qj]

@ironmonkeyfist74 ...and I feel for you....you are never alone! We will see each other...I am sure...Greetings from Berlin🤘

[@kasperrieberg3495]

I hear you !! I lost both my parrents to a car accident. A drunk driver hit them

[@benhurley502]

It is strange to me how this song still backdoor proclaiming Christ. I don’t like the message but in a way.. he still credits Christ as all powerful. It’s interesting. He’s asking questions and giving credit to Christ. Reminds me of Paul saying whether good or bad Christ name is being proclaimed. With the situation with his mom I get it, I just wonder if this isn’t her prayers for him actually working?

[@daz2243]

1:50 - 2:10 the way that she takes her time and grabs her hair and then strikes the bass just in time ❤️

[@shelbyjohnson5623]

I love Maynard 's voice. The song 3 Libra's really shows off his beautiful vocals

[@chalkedlines8960]

Yes, there are lots of rock vocalists with good voices, but Maynard’s is the only one I’ve ever heard whose voice is truly beautiful.

[@chadfurniss7749]

It great.

[@onlyNtimE]

Sorry

[@2_of_the_lucky_1s75]

Yes, 3 Libra's is probably one of my top favs.

[@lavinder11]

It's my favorite track from them.

[@lwdissonance21]

My mother passed away a few weeks ago. Complications from Parkinson's. An awful disease. First took her motor functions. Then her mind; she didn't know who I was anymore. Lastly she couldn't swallow anymore. She went 13 days without food or water. She didn't give up, her body did. Very angry; she didn't deserve this. Taking solice that it can't hurt her anymore. Song just hits different. Hug and cherish the ones you love.

[@laurindasilva5214]

😢

[@jackweaver4564]

Very sorry to hear about your mother. With advanced Parkinson's, this isn't how any of us want to go.

[@sethandrewberger]

😢

[@fidelsanchez8114]

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. My mom passed away from Dementia 10 months ago. It doesn't matter how old you are...no one is ever prepared to lose a parent.

[@mcbrian]

I like how this video is basically two decades old and looks like it could have been filmed last year

[@mbilal865]

It's directed by David Fincher. No wonder it looks so damn good

[@artemiomadrigal]

@@mbilal865 A testament to Fincher's genius and quality.

[@YoelDiamante]

Freakin Fincher.

[@MsAlchemie]

I was thinking the exact same thing..Or maybe we are just that old...:-D

[@ScreamingMoon]

I was thinking today about this video. Hence why I'm here tonight. I was asking myself "How could I record a video myself and make it look like the Judith video?" Not even the direction. Just the look of the video, like a dark 90's movie. Please someone guide me.

[@allimurphy9984]

As a female bassist myself.. Paz at 1:55 gives me LIFE 💓

[@PaoloFilardi]

As a male bass player she gives me life from 0:00 to 4:06 😊

[@upcycle.outdoorsman9629]

@@PaoloFilardi Totally, but I don't play bass...just male...

[@edrumsense]

As a male drummer... to me to

[@jamesmusisca7547]

she's rockin out big time

[@sebastianfrank4295]

sry, i dont get it? shes doing her hair at your time stamp?!

[@cynicalroinous]

It's not like you killed someone, It's not like you drove a hateful spear into his side Praise the one who left you broken down and paralyzed, He did it all for you Amen, brotha.

[@MasteroChieftan]

The vocal intensity in Billy's responses is wild. Totally awesome. Not many people can pull that off.

[@TheJonRuth23]

I choked up when Maynard held that last "youuu" for an eternity. Powerful song, and even more powerful when you know what it's about.

[@spslap5771]

🖤

[@matthewcarroll5117]

What's it about?

[@user-lr7lp2ol2h]

@@matthewcarroll5117 Maynards grandmother who was a devout follower, but died paralyzed. He's basically blaming jesus christ for how she died, because she was such a strong religious woman but died broken and sick. Chorus: "Its not like you killed someone, its not like you drove a spiteful spear into his side" Christ died on the cross, and a soldier drove a spear into his body, and the lord started bleeding water, and the soldier got scared and ran off. The song also says "even though hes the one that did this to you". I like the song, but its from the perspective of someone that doesn't completely understands God, has no faith and just mad about how his family member died. My grandmother died similar. Devout christian, still died with a series of health problems at age 52. Still I dont question christ or blame God for what happened. That is not the will of the father. Life has its problems. Aint no getting around that. Thats not the fault of God, though.

[@FinalGuyKris]

@@user-lr7lp2ol2h exactly. It's sad how often so many people want to blame God for stuff like the death of a loved one. That's not His fault. People forget that if you acknowledge the existence of God you need tk acknowledge the existence of Satan too. The Bible clearly states how Jesus came that we may have life and have it more abundantly and that Satan is the who he comes to steal, kill, and to destroy.

[@Themez6528]

And live... it nearly slayed my entire existence. You are absolutely right

[@aguyinnc2865]

This video was the first time I had ever heard of Paz. The way she just leans back and rocks that bass is amazing. I always turn up the bass volume when I play this back. Would love to see her perform with A Perfect Circle again, though it may never happen. Paz fan for life!

[@g54b95]

Mmmm. Paz. Very compelling bassist. I have always been a fan.

[@TheLuizSouza]

Just found out today that she didn't play it on the record, though. But you can tell she's a great bassist. And that hair tying move is drool-inducing.

[@robertbernard651]

First time I saw her put her hair up in bun during a pause in playing I knew I had to marry her

[@有理布施]

I hope so much like you about Paz's return.

[@KatnipUK1970]

I have a serious lady crush going on

[@uriahgiroux9694]

Paz just so perfectly timing that bun... 🤌🤌🤌

[@vinny.deadmou5d46]

Why are all and I do mean all female rock n metal bassists so good looking?

[@jonball3667]

You're such an inspiration for the ways that I will never ever chose to be.

[@jacobparres364]

When Paz starts singing background vocals 😍 🥰

[@lambsauce5312]

ZERKER

[@assassinsrequiem]

Her vocals are so haunting. Such a great vibe for this song!

[@ryanmauck3020]

When Paz puts her hair up. 🥴

[@pierreguygabrieldaniello549]

​@@ryanmauck3020 😁🤌🏼

[@yeetdavidson8417]

Paz hair tie still slaps hard

[@russellsidell]

My buddy got with Paz...well, not him personally, but a guy he knows.

[@SethBergile]

No he didn’t..

[@SethBergile]

But we can imagine what it would’ve been like if he did.

[@JessicaB-hj4gk]

@@SethBergile Everybody on? good GREAT GRAND WONDERFUL. NO YELLING ON THE BUS!

[@nja3224]

I can listen to this 100 times a day, every day, and never tire of it. It's that good.

[@bobbilowery2975]

Same!! My Mom is super religious and her name is Judy. No lie. I would play it for her but she wouldn't listen. I'm not religious at all. More agnostic bordering on atheist.

[@kyzersoze.musicology]

Still… one of the best produced music videos to this day. Thank you so much, David Fincher..

[@stirlingattfield7678]

I had to look this up so I could call you a downright liar and… you’re NOT a downright liar wtaf!

[@ravenfunderburg4782]

😢 I'm here because this is the song my son's father said reminded him of us. He passed away last week. Many many years ago when we first started hooking up it came on the radio while we were driving, he put his hand in my leg, it was the 1st time he'd done that. I knew then we were getting serious. It wasn't until a few months later that he told me this song made him think of me because I was like heaven beside him & he had hell with in. Rest is soul he did have hell within. The demon of addiction. He fought it so hard but after his mother was murdered that's when there was a giant empty hole, there for the taking. It was drugs for a long time, then we had our son & he checked into rehab for an entire year! He did great for over 8 years & then messed up again. That time got him locked up for a few years. After 20 years together the relationship deteriorated. But we have always been best friends & stayed that way. We lived 2 hours apart so we didn't get to hang out like we would have. He even had a new girlfriend & he was doing great. But then one day he decided he could have a drink every now & then. Nope. Full on alcoholic in no time. On top of that he was diagnosed with some heart, gallbladder & liver problems. He got locked out of his apartment last week in below freezing weather, the neighbor called 911, because she saw him out there for a long time, he went from ER to ICU & then died before me & his son could get there 😢 Everyone please take care of yourselves. Everything in moderation. Life may suck sometimes but ride it out. You never know how many people you really have in your corner. Life is always peaks & valleys & God takes care of us in both places. ❤

[@BH-qs7vo]

Bless you. Thank you for sharing.

[@Pauldjreadman]

Music is a healer. If it helps let it in. Cry scream let it out.

[@abracadabra5624]

What a testimonial...wow. I hope many read this and best wishes to your and your son. ❤

[@lawrencebrown551]

❤

[@gnodab2036]

Crazy.. My dad almost died in Jan. during that cold weather from hypothermia. he's the one who turned me to God, and became a bad image as I was growing up. I've returned to God once more, but man, I remember that moment of the freeze.. Almost lost my old man.

[@SmarkAngel]

When I was younger, I think Paz tying her hair up like that while they played was the coolest thing I'd ever seen. Still is mind you.

[@writetovagelis1975]

best scene of the clip.

[@SmarkAngel]

UPDATE: Still is

[@miserirken]

biggest flex in alt metal history

[@Bildeweest]

I’m 42 and it still wiggles every time I see her do it

[@Oathbreakers_Nightmare]

I love how the video is presented as a jam or a studio session, not on stage at a concert, not a big production video with tons of imagery, just the band. I think it's an intimate presentation to honor Judith. Well done and masterful...on another level.

[@regularshow960]

Who exactly is Judith?

[@Spiderific]

@@regularshow960 His mother.

[@curtislitchfield1378]

The music video was directed by David fucking Fincher that's why. Keep in mind, he did shampoo commercials and music videos before his first movies, And didn't really do that afterwards. (why would you?) Consider that and then consider that this music video came out 5 years after he did Seven. Legend.

[@sombergirl2886]

@@regularshow960 it's Maynard's mom

[@NeilYockey]

Hardest, most beautiful, angriest, most heartfelt song of 2000, or maybe all time

[@martingeorge3077]

1:59 - She's doing her hair up while he's doing a quick riff!

[@Edmundrs3rd]

I don't know why but I think when she does that it's so HOT. Sexy move and then doesn't miss a beat.

[@greenmatrix30seven]

sure is

[@alleysha116]

favourite part of the video

[@heinrichvictory]

Ikr. So damn hot.

[@Johnbartheart]

She is sooo cool..😎😍

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

I love how no matter what Maynard does, he's still Maynard. "Hey man, we're shooting a video." "That's cool, I'mma just walk over here."

[@pittyfew]

100

[@archiemciver5833]

When Paz ties her hair and doesn't miss a lick on her bass is badass Maynard you know how to pick them you are the master

[@TimmyTickle]

It’s actually edited for the video... Paz tried to do it in real time, but she wasn’t quick enough, so they sped up the footage

[@ushio1087]

ofc it was maynard

[@makeitstopthanx]

Pretty crazy how something as simple as Paz putting her hair up in a bun made such an impact on this video. Perfection.

[@starlaeuropa]

I have been listening to this song a lot recently. I lost my mum to pneumonia just before Christmas, it was sudden, yet there had been signs that something was amiss for quite some time. The lyrics reflect the pain, despair and pure rage I have been feeling over the last couple of months. I miss you mum ❤️

[@betowarrior_]

When I dove deeper into music production and then listening to this again, I noticed so many little details that gave this song the edge to make it so freaking epic.

[@allamericanslacker2378]

If you want a real head trip, listen to this and then 10,000 Days by Tool right after and stop to consider both songs are about the same person.

[@neszero]

Seriously. First time seeing this video and I feel like I just listened to a different version than what’s on the album, because so many new little things jumped out at me!

[@adamsdaddy96]

still one of the best songs to come out in past 20 years!

[@Trisaaru]

I've only started listening to this track within the past few months and, holy, it is honestly becoming one of my favourites of all time. Everything from the bass, guitars, drums, and vocals are pure bliss to listen to. Maynard James Keenan is unbelievable, everything he touches turns to gold.

[@pongisan3658]

I swear this song sounds even better with age.

[@EdwardRLyons]

I've only recently been introduced to A Perfect Circle, thanks to Rick Beato. I'm looking forward to the journey of discovering the rest of their music, plus Tool and Pucifer. In 45 years of listening to contemporary music, this is without doubt one of the best, most powerful songs that I've heard. Outstanding. And what about that video? It's the epitome of a rock video - absolutely masterful editing. One of the best I've ever seen!

[@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington]

The guy that directed the music video also does movies. Se7en, Girl with the dragon tattoo, SOcial Network, Zodiac... David Fincher is his name

[@melomane2010]

I watched the Conan O'Brien TV performance of this song and was knocked out. Someone commented they half expected Paz to tie her hair up like the official video. So here I am and yeah, that move is pure attitude. This song is so powerful. The performance is exquisitely complex yet still thrashing. Maynard's vocals are so raw and passionate. The lyrics are disarmingly direct. This has got to be considered one the best prog-metal tracks ever.

[@ElwynnForest]

When I was a teenage girl I listened to Perfect Circle and songs like Judith… songs like this are so well made. Nowadays teenage girls listen to Eilish and Dua Lipa or Carpenter’s “Espresso”…. there’s just no comparison. None.

[@zergiopiscoya5211]

Cuando no existía KZbin y tenias que esperar por la tarde para verlos por MTV.. buenos tiempos aquellos..😎🖤🔥🎶🎵🤘🏻

[@jbkingesq9889]

Sometimes you just need a good kick-ass rock song. When that time strikes me, I return to Judith.

[@WicKedwiNd91]

Had to come back as well.

[@JaseekaRawr]

Been listening to this album & song specifically since I was 14. Been coming back ever since!!! Fkn absolute classic. 😤

[@kleepo7733]

Josh freese now and Foo Fighters it's finally nice for him to get the recognition he so deserves! Been following this drummer for years. Cheers did Josh freese.

[@MrBoDiggety]

Wait, so are you saying the drummer from apc is now the drummer for foo fighters?

[@Shervin84]

​@@MrBoDiggetyyes

[@Isinforblood]

Discovering this band for the first time, is like finding heaven for me!!!

[@alexkyoka]

This is THE best music video in the history of Rock music videos. PERIOD. Still getting the chills 20 years later...

[@Seki1987]

Black Hole Sun?

[@herbr7525]

i thought i was the only one who loves this song.

[@stephenpemberton9943]

Hear!Hear!✌💛🤘

[@melabellazayas]

I love Maynard and everything he does. His voice is magic and all of his band musicians are absolutely mad talented. His music never gets old to me either. Fucking beautiful.

[@HellPedre]

absolutely YES, and anyone saying contrary has absolutely no idea about... ANYTHING.

[@jimdoyle1586]

Honestly think as far as everyone "selling out", this video is tops. And I agree, when the bass player pulls her hair back, makes sure it's tight and then grabs the pick out of her mouth and doesn't skip a beat, man that's strong right there. The drummer is an absolute monster too !!!

[@ahmeddiaztorres8207]

Paz, pulling her hair back and continuing playing...is the sexiest thing ever

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

She is so damn sexy, even today!

[@ahmeddiaztorres8207]

@@BlGGESTBROTHER indeed

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

@@ahmeddiaztorres8207 You ever heard of the band "Khruangbin"? They have a sexy ass bassist too, Laura Lee. She's really amazing :D

[@ahmeddiaztorres8207]

@@BlGGESTBROTHER no, actually I haven't, gonna check them out...thanks for the recommendation! Take good care of yourself and everyone around you!

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

@@ahmeddiaztorres8207 You too, bro!

[@Retribution_X]

Idk if it’s just me, but A Perfect Circle, & Tool totally give me the same vibes. I love them both.

[@gavlinhenderson7274]

He loves his mother so much and has anger about her life and death! My mother had a broken body and prayed to someone that wasn't there! I can feel this song to my bones

[@user-lr7lp2ol2h]

God's there. Make no mistake about it. Rest your mother soul, and I hope that you find the comfort and strength that you need to cope with the loss from whatever resource that you need to find it from. Keep your head up brother. The bible itself even says about at one point, even christ himself asked God why did he foresaken him, and thought that God had left him. Thats life!

[@starwarsunfiltered7848]

@@user-lr7lp2ol2h Everything is God. There's no need to fracture the definition into man-made, watered-down fragments.

[@anthonylopez3116]

there is no god

[@last7509]

The man is a satanist. He knows He is there.

[@Velvetx4cove]

@@last7509 Of course. We're still on that 'everything that's rock or metal is Satan' bandwagon. People like yourself never grow up do you? 🙄

[@TFHC_cc]

It's difficult to describe how I love this song.

[@carmenbatchelor8044]

This is such a profound song when you know the sadness behind it♥️♥️♥️♥️🖤🖤🖤🖤🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Gobble_de_Goop]

Especially when considered in conjuction with Wings for Marie 1 & 2 off 10,000 Days 🙌🏻

[@loyaluwang4228]

Tool, puscifer and a perfect circle are the three corners of the triangle.

[@ianrichter3765]

One of the greatest songs/ videos ever! So emotional. The recording is amazing as well, the mix is top notch!

[@ferro1326]

This song leaks emotion. Whenever I'm feeling like shit over all I've been through, I watch this, and do a sing along as a primal release. Highly effective. May Maynard continue to give us eargasms always.

[@scottprince2912]

HA !!! Eargasm 🤘

[@butIforgotmypen...]

Exactly the reason I came back to it today. I needed that boost to get me through the day!

[@mirandahallisy97]

@@scottprince2912 Same. 🤭

[@scottprince2912]

@@mirandahallisy97 Miranda!!!are you having eargasms young lady,,,!? 😂🤘👍

[@mirandahallisy97]

@@scottprince2912 Maybe. 🤭

[@mer0vingian]

If you've ever gone anything excruciatingly painful, be it physical, emotional or both, you've gone through the emotions that this song conveys. Pain, rage, doubt, hate, sorrow.

[@yaboie4866]

Maynard is so lucky to play with drummers like Josh Freese and Danny Carey. The drums in this song are incredible. The fills literally send chills up my spine.

[@christianmachado1340]

ya boi E josh and danny are lucky not maynard MAYNARD IS FUCKING GOD....

[@The_Renegade_Prj]

ya boi E too bad songs like Ænema, forty six & 2, the pot, right in two, sober, and the rest of the tool songs won't be played live, unless maynard plays a tool song live with () live, then it just wont be played by Danny Carey

[@christophers2930]

The guitarist is killing it. And I agree with the drums

[@anthonyridgewood2509]

PREACH

[@Bishbashboshboshbosh]

Are we listening to the same song?

[@SamanthaHancock-s7o]

My oldest daughter introduced me to this band BACK in the day still rocking after she's gone. Keep rockin in heaven baby, Mama loves you!!!!!

[@onyxsupremeforthew7861]

How in the fuck do I get goosebumps multiple times from a song I’ve heard a thousand times!?!

[@leileyaravencroft]

Same. I play this song a LOT. One of my favorites from A Perfect Circle.

[@wendysmith9929]

its that god damned good!!!

[@wendysmith9929]

funny i answered what i did and someone else almost came up with same reply a month before me but mine was more fitting😈

[@alancrapo2881]

because the song is just that damn good

[@WyattFL5]

Same