Listening to Tool - Eulogy

[@zarwil]

Not sure what your opinion on cover songs is, but regardless you should listen to Tool's cover of No Quarter. The tone they set is absolutely haunting!

[@kimmernew19]

I second that!

[@mattagren]

best cover eveeer

[@dryferr5557]

I love tools cover of demon cleaner by kyuss

[@chriswooldridge1301]

Amazing cover.

[@nate3031]

And then Imagine by Perfect Circle next...

[@MusikIsUniversal]

One of my favorite songs off this album

[@richardroberts1744]

Mine too. It used to be Jimmy. Now it's eulogy. Next week it will probably hooker with a penis. 😂😂

[@BrodyReyno]

every tool song is my favorite off an album. haha.

[@MusikIsUniversal]

@@BrodyReyno and @Richard Roberts, good call gents, they are all so damn good!

[@edwardmahler2967]

Jim. Best tool reactions on KZbin. Your objective approach is always spot on. Good man Jim....good man

[@otsontorchon912]

"this song is not about Budah, Jesus, Mohamed or whatever... It is about their AGENTS. Never trust an agent." Maynard.

[@joeehrke2376]

and Bill Hicks

[@buddahbubba]

Yep Bill Hicks ftw.

[@otsontorchon912]

@@buddahbubba yes! Maynard uses a lots of his materials sometimes.

[@maynarddrivesfast804]

It's about L. Ron Hubbard.

[@christiansmith7254]

Its jesus kids. Hate to break it to you. "come down, get off your fucking cross, we need this fucking space, to nail the next fool martyr". I get the inclination to overthink things with tool, and the band members will never help that mysteriousness.....but when he wrote this, its clear who he had in mind.

[@cyberdemon1702]

You should give Eon Blue Apocalypse/The Patient a try on your next Tool go round. Eon isn’t necessary but that’s the lead in on the album, kinda sets the tone. Or The Pot, or No Quarter Zepellin cover. Cheers!😁

[@kingbassk83]

I saw them live in Switzerland for the first time a week ago. best concert ever.

[@RuckChorris]

same, it was absolutely breath taking

[@mattagren]

I saw them in kopenhagen, no other consert stands a chance.

[@landmeterbeuckx4779]

saw them a few times in the past and the last time in Werchter in july. absolutely top concert

[@c11p]

The "You claimed all this time that you would die for me" vocal line towards the end of the song is the same melody as that scratchy sound effect in the intro portion of the song. Unpacking Tool material is so much fun.

[@jesseobrien756]

Holy shit, I've listened to this song regularly for the last 20+ years and never noticed... cheers 👍

[@c11p]

@@jesseobrien756 excellent... love Tool "aha!" moments

[@sharknut]

Holy shit......

[@chevand8]

It's plausible that this song was written with L. Ron Hubbard in mind, but my personal interpretation of this song has always been that it is more of a generalized screed against excessive piety and self-righteousness-- essentially, false martyrdom. Basically, it could apply to anyone who latches on to a cause or a belief system, then makes false promises and tries to exploit it to elevate themselves without having any intention of making any actual personal sacrifice for what they claim to believe. The phrase 'holier than thou' comes to mind. But of course, actual martyrdom can only be achieved through death. The line "You've claimed all this time that you would die for me / Why then are you so surprised when you hear your own eulogy?" seems to indicate someone who believes his own hype and is perfectly content to bask in others' admiration, but is unwilling when his followers expect him to follow through with his promises. In my view, Maynard is saying, it's okay to have beliefs, but if you're going to talk the talk, you actually have to back it up by walking the walk.

[@feintcircles]

I can certainly appreciate your take on this song, it's always been one of my favorites that really got me into TOOL back in the day. Personally, I feel like this song is referring to Bill Hicks the comedian. Besides an image of Bill being featured in the album liner notes, and an excerpt of a Bill Hicks stand-up show being used at the beginning of 'Third Eye'; before this album came out Maynard and Bill were in talks of working on a project together. Unfortunately Bill Hicks passed away before this project could be realized, and as I understand it this album, Ænema, is dedicated to him.

[@jdiggitty]

That's what's great with Tool. It doesn't even have to be a metaphor. What was the point of Christ dying for me 2000 years ago? It has no meaning, especially when the message has been so perverted and used to exploit people. He accomplished nothing in the end.

[@feintcircles]

@@ianscottt3642 Thanks for the feedback LOL . You can interpret this song how ever you'd like, that's why it's called ART. As far as I know nobody in the band has ever come out and said what the song is about. If that's the case, it's open for interpretation. I guess I'm sorry if that offends you somehow. Let me guess, you're the OGT fan, so anyone else's idea of what their art is about is 'retarded' because you know ALL about their material??

[@chevand8]

I'm inclined to agree that it's most likely not about Bill Hicks, though certainly in a much less aggressive manner. Hicks was a friend of the band, while "Eulogy" is actually a rather sarcastic and vitriolic song. The whole tone of the song doesn't seem like it fits someone whom the band genuinely admired. Lines like "Come down, get off your fucking cross / We need the fucking space to nail the next fool martyr" would seem to indicate a person whom Maynard detests, at least for being a hypocrite.

[@2222MUDDYWATERS]

feintcircles 100% not about hicks, Maynard definitely had a intriguing disgust for evangelists, which falls in with the main consensus about false prophets not practicing what they preach, not willing to back up their BS. The Hicks thing lol still shaking my head

[@MrReaver12345]

“Ooh wow, fuckin hell” - Classic first reaction to any TOOL song

[@TSotP]

A great song. I love your Tool reaction videos. Keep up the great work :-)

[@brandonhinrichs8657]

I had heard some Tool before. Stuff from Undertow but I remember it like yesterday. I moved to Nebraska from California with my parents when I was 13 was visiting my brother in Sacramento in 1999 when I was 16 and he got us tickets for Family Values tour 2 at Arco Arena. The radio station that was sponsoring the Sac show was I think 98 Rock played this song while we were driving to the concert and I asked my brother who the fuck? And what the fuck was that? He said you've never heard Tool? I went to a record store a block from his house called Dimple Records the next morning and bought everything they recorded from 91-99. I'm just fascinated by their constant evolution. They've created a sound melodically and atmospherically which can't be easy when the band and the singer don't seem to particularly like each other to the extent that unless they're touring they're never even in the same room despite both Maynard and Danny living in Arizona.

[@killakaminski]

Man what an awesome song. One of my absolute favorite TOOL songs.

[@donkeydarko77]

Having the last Tool song you listen/review before the new album comes out be "The Patient" would be wholly appropriate.

[@Howard2k3k]

donkeydarko77 waited it out, for 13 years nooow

[@nikmidclayton5933]

@@Howard2k3k ...and I still may.

[@Comrade.Question]

I just love your videos overall, but the mixing and the audio quality is superb. I can put my headphones on, hear all of the details in the song, and still listen to your talking without needing to adjust the volume. Thank you again for all of your effort!

[@stefanforrer2573]

exactly... audio mix is on point!

[@marksummers666]

I second all the recommendations for *The Patient* - it's a real feast for the ears! (And I agree, Eon Blue Apocalypse is a great short prelude that really sets the tone.) The production on The Patient, like the rest of _Lateralus_ , is unbelievable.

[@themadcow71]

Hi Jim. It's time for more THE MARS VOLTA but I think you should hear one of their beautiful haunting songs this time. THE WIDOW or TELEVATORS. Keep up the good work dude!

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

Meccamputechture

[@feintcircles]

Cygnus....Vismund Cygnus

[@alvinduran5540]

what about Miranda???

[@stabbyeinstein6731]

Thank you Jim! great reaction as always! helping on a brain bleed...and more help then you know!!!

[@1nintool]

Maybe my favorite Tool song period...

[@innapinch7112]

Really? Even over Lateralus or Parabol/Parabola, or Right In Two?

[@1nintool]

@@innapinch7112 I love those songs, TOOL is my favorite band by far and since the Aenema album.Lateralus is a master piece, but a favorite song is personal, right !

[@innapinch7112]

@@1nintool Lol I was just giving you a hard time, brother B-) Besides, how could it not be Jimmy?

[@dan_the_pathmaster7934]

Inna Pinch It’s not far behind Lateralus for sure

[@MřĦ]

Hey Jim! Thanks for continuing your journey! I'm still awaiting the day you get to Puscifer!

[@xenophon343]

I may be seeing Tool in Oct, Jim. Man am I looking forward to that!

[@randomjpxd]

Hey man I love watching your reactions! Its always good to see people's reactions to great music. Cheers :D

[@the_____project4582]

Your facial expression are a treat for any tool fan , it shows you truly received it in the way it was meant to be received.

[@yp1851]

I always enjoy your Tool reactions. I found them again about a year ago after a 10+ years "break". Guess I grew into them and now I can appreciate Tool (and A Perfect Circle) even more. Through your videos I learned about some songs I haven't listened to yet. For more diversity I would suggest some A Perfect Circle songs 😉 like The Package, Counting Bodies... Judith, or Orestes. Keep going, thx 😊

[@jamescotner2459]

Hey Jim, this song always grabs me. New Tool....gonna be a trip.

[@TheNatalieAnna]

Jim 🤘🏻It’s always a treat to see you! ☮️

[@steftones1]

Nice Jim, one of My all time favorites. This May be the Best vocal performance from our dear Maynard.

[@tosh_is_me942]

its Mallard you damn fool! ;)

[@CB-ss2wy]

“Fuckin hell. I love a bit of Tool” most underrated comment on this video. Classic British understatement that actually means a lot. Good job!

[@bantamfedor]

Triad is an often overlooked track from Lateralus. There are no words, per se, but at the crescendo there is someone chanting in a kind of ancient way. It's heavy. It's primal. It's Tool all day, but just the [(tri]o)[ad].

[@rdubya4911]

My fave tool song out of all of the bunch. Always has always will.

[@DrVegtable]

A favorite to play, a bunch of great riffs, changes and dynamics.

[@UnspecifiedHandle]

I've always thought Tool separated themselves from the pack of other good bands is when they hit that riff or groove, a lot of bands would make a 4 or 5 minute song over something that wonderful. Tool plays it for maybe 20 seconds and moves on within the song and brings so much more within that same song, changing it up often. I've often thought Danny Carey could create some amazing hip hop or pop grooves, but I honestly think it would bore him playing the same beat for one song. They capture magic in a bottle in each song, but only give you a taste before switching it up. And it leaves me wanting more and more. That's why I can still play them so much and never get bored of their albums.

[@markz9739]

Yes! I've been waiting for this song!

[@QueenBee-py3ks]

Love, love this song❤️ thank you for doing this

[@michaelbeerbados3291]

one of tool's best... and they have sooo many

[@cyberfiles8076]

Thanks for refreshing some of these songs for me Jim.

[@Mazzini11]

It's almost, well, not almost, but it IS sad to come to the point where you've dug through the vast majority of Tool's catalog. Still, you were the first Tool reaction guy that hooked me in, and you are still the person I hope to see a Tool reaction video from. Cheers!

[@buddysaile973]

Thanks for another Tool reaction video. Always a treat to see you search for the words to describe what you've heard. Do yourself a favor and check out the new album when it drops. The band has had plenty of time to compose another masterpiece. Also have to echo the sentiment of the Mallard fanboys and beg you for some APC or Puscifer reactions. Thanks again Jim

[@daveoh13]

2:13; my favourite part of this song is when jones' guitar comes in...

[@Sharkster32]

"Ooh wow, fuckin hell!" Haha best reaction ever!

[@douglee3468]

Jim, I love the look on your face every time you hear Danny fire up the sticks

[@dadouttolunch6486]

Here for the TOOL, the problem is all other music will not sound right.....Cheers friend!🤙🤘

[@lemonlateralus]

Welcome back Jim! ✌️🎶🍻

[@michaelnelson2955]

Jim, great reaction as always! If you love groove, and you haven’t done the song yet, do The Pot!!

[@chilblain2865]

Been following your channel for almost a year now and am yet to leave my first comment. I've compiled some interesting bands and songs for you to check out: Dir En Grey (Vinushka, Rinkaku, Zetsuentai) They're a Japanese (prog/alt) metal band that I've been listening to for more than a decade. Their sound overall is creepy (+ vocals clean,scream,squeal,plain gargoyle tbh) and their songs have amazing flow to them, please give them a go. Honestly there are so many more amazing songs from them, but there's a few to start from. Most of their songs have these 'off' parts I've learned to appreciate along the years. Soen (Slithering, Oscillation, Sectarian) I've found this Swedish band within a the year I've been here and I just fell for their first album Cognitive. I know you enjoy great build ups so start with Slithering. This band has some Toolish vibes to their songs. Wheel (Lacking, Vultures, Wheel, Where the Pieces Lie) Fresh Progmetal band from Finland (singer from UK). They've been booked to open for Soen on multiple events. Here are also some 1 songer bangers for ya: Death - Voice of the Soul Mr Bungle - Carousel Arcturus - The Arcturian Sign Evergrey - The Silent Arc Rishloo - Feathergun in the Garden of the Sun Jack The Joker - Bad Behaviour Mastodon - Oblivion Opeth - Eternal Rains Will Come IQ - The Road Of Bones Monuments - Origin of Escape Bonus: Turmion Kätilöt - Sikiö Stam1na - Valtiaan uudet vaatteet

[@EddyOtway]

Heard this for the first time live in Melbourne 1994 Maynard used a little megaphone thing and it blew me away as it was before the release of aenima not long after the release of undertow in Australia, they did like 3 new songs but this is the one that stuck in my mind.

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

This is my favorite song of all time, by any band.

[@gringrin3979]

The very staccato notes that begin to form, as well as the more static sounds from the beginning, are all MJK vocalizing into an electric megaphone. Sometimes into the megaphone -> microphone.

[@turtle4614]

Its Tool, its always up to the listener to figure out their own interpretation. Amazing song!

[@Gogogustl]

Hey Jim, great reaction! Can you do another mars volta reaction? Eriatarka or Cavalettas would be great Love your content!

[@Gogogustl]

Or the 32min version of Cassandra Gemini!

[@feintcircles]

Cassandra Gemini is hands down the greatest !!

[@arthurhummler5140]

Love watching your tool reaction videos and seeing your evolution. I suggest your next songs should be Sober and Prison Sex. Growing up during the tool era those were the first songs the public heard to spring them. The undergrounder's would say Opiate but Sober universally was the one. If you haven't listened that has to be next followed by Prison Sex and then Bottom (with Henry Rollins)... Please Jimbo do the right thing buddy! Tool!!!

[@theanunnaki334]

Great video Jim as always. My car has a 6 CD changer. I know wierd right. So I have Spotify, all the music in the world at my fingertips. But it has no tool. So 5 of the albums in my 6 CD changer are in fact tool albums. I listen to them in chronological order to the end of 10,000 days and then repeat. I have been doing this for the last 18 months since I bought my car. I just need one more CD to put in my CD changer and it will be complete. Bring on the new tool album and finally I can make use of my 6 CD changer.

[@theanunnaki334]

But don't forget to listen to disk two of Dream Theater - Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence. 8 songs which were supposed to be one song over 40 minutes of beautiful music with influences from so many genres. An album about mental health. Something I think everyone can relate to in some way. Part of being human.

[@rx7dude2006]

That beginning sound is Adam picking his guitar strings between the bridge of his Les Paul and the string stop behind it. As far as who it is about it's all rumors really as it has never been confirmed, it could be about L Ron Hubbard or Jesus but it is open to the listener.

[@thecollagedays4068]

I think that L Ron Hubbard is more probable, since Maynard already took a dig at him in the title song of the album

[@Dale_Higgins]

It's maynards voice. Check out an old live video.

[@thecollagedays4068]

@@Dale_Higgins It's not the voice but the megaphone he uses... he sings trough it also on vicarious and stinkfist nowadays

[@Dale_Higgins]

@@thecollagedays4068 yeah, but it's still his voice through the megaphone Can further confirm this by having seen them perform eulogy without maynard last year. No one else has anything to do with that part.

[@thecollagedays4068]

@@Dale_Higgins Yup that's what i said... it's the megaphone buttons and he just sings trough it... Hope you had a good show last year, this year was amazing also

[@drakedoragon3026]

Excellent interpretation. It's certainly objective in it's meaning. My take it's about how it's a waste of time screaming into to the void/ether because no one is really listening nor cares, not in a negative way, but regarding futility.

[@JoseRodriguez-iu2rg]

A Perfect Circle's The Package or Pet / Puscifer's Toma, Autumn or Money Shot please :) #maynardfix, good ol Malard

[@cyberdemon1702]

Pet fuggin rules

[@losdog13]

Ok, just stop with the APC recommendations ok,...……… just,.... stop. Just stop it with that. You're losing all credibility with those recommendations. APC's the package,...…….. I outta,...…………… I'm embarrassed. You know what, because of you I don't want to listen to music again. thanks, thanks alot

[@davidhoward466]

Tool - 4°

[@DylanSterling]

The bass for the song was written by Paul D’Amour before he left the band (also: Stinkfist, H, and Pushit). I’m pretty sure the recording was done by Justin, but I’m not sure.

[@skippityblippity8656]

Nate Prouty Justin did all the parts

[@bhumps6309]

QUACK! I think you'd enjoy Pet by A Perfect Circle. I'm not sure how familiar you are with them, but I'm sure others have mentioned that it's another one of Mallard's bands. It's a good jam.

[@JimNewstead]

🦆

[@pasit1738]

Tool - the professors of groove!

[@jasongellner]

Lots of people dissecting the meaning of this song here, it’s actually dedicated and about an acid eating social commentary comedian from the old outlaws of comedy days named Bill Hicks, a friend of the band and genius comic who knew he was dying and never told his audience. Awesome!

[@Widelfsupremo]

Hey Jim, I'd recommend you to check out Leprous - Slave (live at Rockefeller)...I think you'll love it!

[@buddhamind4622]

Hey Jim thanks for the vid! Wondering if you could cover Rivers of Nihil - "A Home" or "Where Owls Know my Name"

[@ggstarwizzrd]

One of my fav intros ever!

[@Dekamerx]

New camera? Lookin good my man :D

[@JimNewstead]

Sure is! 👍🏼 📷

[@cameronreyno7175]

Everyone always talks about the yell at the end of the Grudge, but in my opinion this is better

[@mattefantube5954]

You should listen to their Live Denver 2002. It’s unbelievably raw.

[@Honster6]

Tool - The Patient pls : D

[@MK-ti2oo]

Interesting tidbit about this song for you Jim, the beginning where you hear the sound 'eh-eh eh-eh eh-eh, eh-eh' (or maybe, It sounds like a distorted duck quack lol).....That is actually Maynard, continuously singing into the mic (with distortion) while quickly turning it off and then back on again over and over.

[@YPCSFTLBYWSSAM]

I believe this song is about Bill Hicks. The whole AEnima album is filled with references to him. ps. would love to see you reacting to any/every Tool album! :D

[@lottt86]

Bill Hicks was a friend of the band, or at worst, was liked by the band. This song is not written about a friend or someone you like.

[@YPCSFTLBYWSSAM]

@@lottt86 Good point, but why would anyone write an "eulogy" to somewone they don't like? Mallard being Mallard, I would see him talking s*** about someone he likes, rather than dedicating a song to someone he doesn't. Also, the album is filled with references to BH. Would it make sense to write an "eulogy" about some other random person when Bill Hicks had just died recently? The pieces fit.

[@avedic]

To me....this song is all about rhythm. I mean...most Tool songs are very rhythmically creative...but Eulogy thrives on it.

[@johnyoung7851]

I've heard this is about Bill Hicks. "Ranting and pointing a finger" etc. Plus the album cover has a tribute to him, kind of giving it away for me.

[@tosh_is_me942]

you really think that guy had "nothing to say"?

[@williambooth3169]

the song third eye was a tribute, actually using clips of his, and the song Aenima was influenced by bills jokes saying LA should be swallowed by the sea this song is not speaking kindly of the protagonist, bill and maynard were friends so i doubt he would speak about him in this way.

[@johnyoung7851]

@@tosh_is_me942 had a lot to say, as mentioned. Especially when standing above a crowd. We'll miss Bill, not L Ron Hubbard and his crazy ass ideas

[@tosh_is_me942]

But ots a fairly aggressive "fuck you" all in all, not how I think they would treat bill, not after he opened for them at their request. And I'd attribute the "another dead hero" album artwork to "third eye"... And I get bill doubling his shows after being diagnosed terminal, in some ways might make him a matyr, I don't think anyone wanted him to "get off his fucking cross". Far too many inconsistencies and resentment

[@andrewlockett4569]

Enigmatic, open ended metal brilliance

[@raymondmaggelet7044]

I think he was directing the lyrics towards me , being a step dad and how I can do no right!

[@dadouttolunch6486]

This song should and can be listened to 5 times, each time covering drums, bass, guitar, lyrics, and personal. I prefer 566 times, Cheers friend!🤙🤘

[@markrichardson2512]

The patient... Just... You really gotta listen to the patient

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Yeah, I've heard a few Tool songs with the occasional spark of interest. This isn't bad, but we've heard it all before, haven't we?

[@WardenOfSouls]

Hey Jim! im Back from my favorite Festival and just before i went there i discovered that Marco Minneman who is the only drummer i rate higher than gavin harrison has a prog rock band. So i would looooooooove to see your reaction to it: The Sea Within - Ashes of Dawn

[@JimNewstead]

Welcome back!!! Hope it was good, wondered where you’d been! 😁👍🏼

[@WardenOfSouls]

@@JimNewstead was awesome :D and ofc i watched your videos afterwards. gotta see what you had been up to ;)

[@kaekazakas4597]

Tool - Crawl Away

[@kykk3365]

Not the longest scream by Mr Keenan, but definitely my favorite. Goodbyeeeeeeeee...

[@steftones1]

I had a dream for a long time Jim, for you to react to anathema- sunset of age. This Will be a special one, first original from 1995 silent enigma, then 2011 version from falling deeper. Its shows their unique growth as musicians. Both versions Are one of My favorites. From doom to prog. Beautiful, it may make you fall in love With This band for good Jim.

[@JimNewstead]

I hear you! It’ll be a little while as need to space out the videos, but sounds like a fun idea!

[@steftones1]

@@JimNewstead it Will. I know youre hearing me but Ill keep reminding you still 👍

[@Nile8765]

Try bleed by meshuggah it's insane

[@hiamsnhupundir757]

You did so many reactions on tool songs but a bit surprised you didn't reacted to "The Pot" yet.It's one of thier best songs..Go for it..

[@krissalaz6455]

Bill Hicks. Greatest Texas comedian. He's on the inside cover to the album. Creepy pic.

[@lparksession]

I’m from Texas, the font on this video is everywhere and overdone and it triggers me major lol but I love this song, used to cover it with my band in high school. Love how groovy old Tool jams are.

[@reeperstang8978]

Jim, the voice change comes for a megaphone. He uses it in quite a lot of their songs.

[@reeperstang8978]

Third Eye, Stinkfist, Hooker with a penis, Rosetta stoned just to name a couple more

[@askepticsview3106]

It's a scathing rebuke of L. Ron Hubbard. That's my interpretation given Maynard never hid his dislike for him and Scientology.

[@a.3032]

I love when you react to Tool

[@GrAffWoLf]

That smile at 4:20 cuz he knew what was coming 😎!!

[@Mazzini11]

It's a common thought that this song is about L. Ron Hubbard.

[@ryanlusby569]

Pretty obvious it’s about Jesus....

[@SierraYankee7]

@@ryanlusby569 no, its about hubbard. More references to him with enima.

[@erwinfelis4613]

I got the exact same interpretation, especially when his name is actually said in Ænima. It makes me wonder if some of the members of Tool dabbled in Scientology at one time or were just critical about the people in LA who were into it.

[@jimofthenorth8090]

Hi Jim me again, the guy that'll keep requesting Pelican until you cave ;) Drought or Australasia or hell anything by them, they don't have bad tracks.

[@flyinganchovy5267]

Great Jim! If it's nothing or not, I enjoy what you say. Thanks for nothing... haha. Anyways, have you done Third Eye? Can't remember. You need to if not!

[@QueenBee-py3ks]

He has!😁

[@MichaelNelson1965]

It's one of Tools less opaque songs. It's about demagoguery and the inevitable outcome when the masses aren't satisfied. It takes a kind view of neither the demagogue nor the masses that follow him/her.

[@mattagren]

No Quarter!!

[@smjames4808]

You've said you really like melodious songs - check out The Patient or Right In Two. :)

[@andrewlockett4569]

Bill Hicks seems to have a passing reference, strange Jim didn't pick that up

[@vikonja121]

It's suppsedly about L. Ron Hubbard, the creator of the Church of Scientology. Maynard openly mocked him and his followers, you can hear it in the song Aenema. Nice video altogether, and for the next Tool song, I recommend you listen to "Bottom".

[@TSotP]

For the record, the song was written about L Ron Hubbard (or however you spell it) the founder of Scientology. It's about how hypocritical he is, claiming he is a martyred Saint, but is, as yet, to die. Or something like that.

[@mouseshadow5828]

"I appreciate what he(Cobain) did. I'm not really happy with his professional widow. The song's about tendencies, not about a specific individual. It's about tendencies of people wanting to stand on a soap box and sacrifice themselves in some way. We don't need that process anymore. You're on your own now." - Maynard , December 1996

[@danielsinnott2343]

One of my favorites off of Aenima.

[@bromosexual420]

I think I've said this about every track off Ænima. Lol

[@dylansimanski5735]

The “martyr” that this song is based on is L Ron Hubbard, the founder of the Church of Scientology. In this album, Maynard delved deep into spiritualism, many religious books and the maverick views of Bill Hicks. The backstory is incredible to this album, since it’s the first with Justin Chancellor, and where they found-ate their identity as the best progressive/psychedelic metal in existence. And just wanna say that August 30th can’t come soon enough💪

[@Greatone999]

It’s about Bill Hicks, but like you said it could be applied to anyone

[@ingobordewick6480]

Some say this is about the founder of Scientology, but I'm not shure about this. Maybe it's one of the songs where you have to find your own meaning in it.