First Time Hearing Tool - Wings for Marie Pt 1 & Pt 2

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Welcome to the show, Everyone! Enjoy my deep dive analysis of a legendary band and powerful songs! Please note there is a brief video glitch while I speak toward the very end (not during the reaction). The audio is fine. Don't worry it goes away :) Enjoy, Subscribe and leave a comment! :)

[@karamontoya6285]

Now that you've done wings..try judith..by a perfect circle( maynards 2nd project) you think you feel wings? 🙏🏼🌌💔 let's see you get through judith

[@DMKali]

When you get to Judith, search for the commentary video Maynard did explaining his mindset & the lyrics he wrote. Most who comment will promote their own narrative on what Maynard was feeling/writing about, but watching that video commentary really puts his mindset in perspective. Search Maynard, Judith, Commentary. You won’t be sorry.

[@Gabriel_Moline]

I didn’t know you were gunna throw your cult in at the end, but whatever!😆🌿🌸

[@EchoesDaBear]

GREAT reaction Rosalie! Judith Marie was Maynard's mom. She suffered an aneurysm/stroke in 1976 and was paralyzed for 27 years (approx. 10,000 days) when she passed in 2003. This song deals with Maynard's love of her, and coming to terms with her passing...and her faith (in stark contrast to the song Judith - by A Perfect Circle - in which he's deeply angry with God over her condition). Here he's resigned to her faith - can't understand it, but appreciates her steadfast belief (him even saying 'hallelujah' is remarkable considering). Above all, it shows his deep love for her! I break down in tears every time I hear "10,000 days in the fire is long enough, you're going home"...the line and harmonies just gut me. I know Maynard regrets making this song, putting such personal emotion behind it, but I'm glad he did. It's cathartic for so many people who have lost a loved one, especially through debilitating disease. What surprised me was that MJK sung this live for a while! THAT was gutsy! Haven't even mentioned the music in either part...but who am I kidding - it's Tool...so it's excellence personified!

[@miguelrubioespinosa]

The first time I listened to the song I broke down massively at that same moment, w/o seeing it coming, and its happened to me since a dozen times. One of the weirdest musical experiences I have had.

[@wvpunchdrunk1]

I saw them play this live 2 different times. It changed my notion that live music could never be perfect. I have never felt that feeling from a crowd before..ive never forgot it.

[@necrophage12]

I have been trying to look up a reference of Maynard saying he regrets this song, because I heard that once before from someone else as well. Do you know of a primary source of him stating that?

[@mumbledg]

@@necrophage12 I can't find the source but I recall reading an interview where he mentioned that. Not that he regretted the song in itself, but since it's so long and complex there's a million things that can go wrong when playing it live, and since he's so emotionally invested in it, if that happens it's a trainwreck for him. He regretted putting himself out there too much and mentioned he'll never do it again.

[@donrodztx]

I always feel the need to respond to the claim that Maynard was "mad at god" in Judith. He wasn't speaking to the belief. Or the concept of God. He was speaking directly to the believers, his mother's congregation in this instance, because he overheard them talking about his mother somehow having deserved her affliction because of some prior sin or action in her life. Judith is directly addressing THEIR concept of God. A god who is spiteful and somehow evil and cruel in its vengeance. He says "Fkk YOUR god and YOUR christ" and the idea that he would do this as some sort of punishment for a transgression in life. Just wanted to put that out there.

[@jeffhelton3364]

You young lady have summoned the Tool Army. We are a unit, family, one. Loved listening to your breakdown of this masterpiece. Have heard this played 1000 times and I always weep. I wept with you tonight sister. Welcome to the tribe.

[@GregBeard-pn4bv]

Makes me tear up too you might say I am bias but they are the best band going.compositions are amazn.modern day Mozart's,Beethoven's,resphigi etc.tool are a phenomenon on their own

[@momactavish]

Loved it when you said we are a “unit,family, one”

[@PeezyLA]

One

[@davesutton9624]

Tool has learned, I think, a lot from the Pink Floyd style of music. They are quintessential artists. Not mere musicians. You have immersed yourself into an experience. These guys have no genre. They are themselves, us, one.

[@jeffhelton3364]

@@davesutton9624 yes sir 🤘😎

[@jasonforrest609]

You knocked this out of the park. This is my introduction video to you. I think you’re pretty wonderful thus far. We cried together, today. Thank you. His mother Judith Marie, was sick and paralyzed for 10,000 days. 10,000 days in the fire is long enough. You’re going home.

[@stopspammingmesrsly]

I agree with everything here

[@AsaJames7]

Tools music helped me get through rehab and addiction and get in shape while in the gym and I lost 30 pounds.

[@DR.DisInfect]

Same I got sober in 2006 even this album came out my girl at the time sent me the cd after I got out of my initial 30 day in house. I was determined either way but having this album sure helped a lot

[@Sarah-e3l8f]

I wish I would have had this while recovering but I have it now.

[@AsaJames7]

@ congratulations on your recovery.❤️‍🩹 I used TOOL for meditation during exercise and I got into the best shape of my life during my recovery. Now I study music and play guitar. Keep it up.

[@bryanprince2708]

And right there, your reaction to part 2 is what i love about TOOL. You dont expect to react that way to a rock bands song and then it catches you and bathes you in it's deeper meanings and you're locked in for life. I don't think i've ever been able to listen these two songs without having some type of emotional reaction.

[@jamescombridgeart]

'didn't have a life, but surely saved one, see? I'm alright' 😭 Man, kicks me in the guts every time

[@mzondi1970]

The one that gets me every time is 10,000 Days in the fire is long enough you're going home

[@johnnyb6067]

These songs were amazing in concert. I felt like I was out of my body and the music, the band, the crowd and I were all one energy. It was outside on a beautiful summer night. What an experience.

[@GeoffPeterson33]

I cry nearly every time I hear these songs, and it feels so good 🥲

[@christianwilliamson9752]

Same here. This is two of their best ever. So personal.

[@Davefranzin]

Tool have the power to hypnotize you, to send you to another dimension, a fantastic band, that never ceases to amaze.

[@DannyLeeOGT]

Hi Rosalie, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you deeply for your reaction to Tool’s “10,000 Days.” As a fellow reactor who identifies as an obsessed Tool fan, I came across your channel while watching your reaction to Freeze the Fall, an upcoming Canadian band. Also, me and my partner are patrons through The Warning. Your reaction to Tool, especially given that it was your first time diving into their music, was incredibly moving. Your breakdown of the song was unlike anything I’ve ever seen. You brought such a unique perspective, like a psychologist, and it resonated with me on a profound level. I found myself sobbing uncontrollably, and it was a cathartic experience. Out of all the reactions I’ve ever watched, yours stands out as the best. Your ability to connect with the music and convey its depth is truly remarkable. Also, the way you notice how the music intertwines with the lyrics. Maynard has always said he is just another instrument in the band. I encourage you to continue exploring Tool’s discography; I promise you won’t regret it. For context, I found Tool at 16 years old, and that was 32 years ago. I’ve lived my life with this band, and now I have a terminal disease and. I am just happy to be alive because a lot of people didn't make it to be 45 years old, like me. So, I'm not sad about it. I'm really happy to be alive, to be able to be dying. Thank you again for such a heartfelt and insightful reaction. It meant the world to me. Warm regards, Danny Logan

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Thank you, Danny. your mindset is inspiring and I’m glad you enjoyed my approach to this. Keep creating. Keep breathing. Keep savoring life. May ever Minute we have left here, be filled with life. Moments of love, sadness, joy, peace and lots of music. I’m honored you shared a moment of your precious time with me here

[@MetricMod]

I’m a lifelong musician. 54 now and mostly retired, living off the west coast of Canada on Vancouver Island. To this day I remember hearing Tool only a few months after they formed at a club in LA. I was living on Argyle in the hills and decided to go for a long walk to the club they were playing at. I was told they were going to be huge and after seeing that show, I realized that this was not an exaggeration. Welcome to a musical, mental, emotional and spiritual journey with this band. They have many great songs. Love your reaction here. I’ve witnessed many people’s first listen to Tool. It’s always the same. The big eyes…usually watering…mouth agape..almost paralyzed. I’m glad I saw this. You showed up on my feed just now on my burner acct here. Great video. Thank you.😊❤

[@Dmoe2600]

Same, I just happened to see her thumbnail and was drawn in.

[@Emilie-one]

Ok this one kills me .i am glad you got to hear this. The parts that broke me were the lines “ I only pray that heaven knows when to rip you out, 10,000 days in the fire is long enough, your going home “ ( his mom had a stroke and was in a wheelchair for 10,000 days before she passed. She was devout Christian and her church really wasn’t kind to her after her stroke and Maymard was really mad at them as you hear in this ( calling them the collective judas) . The second part that makes me cry is the “Fetch me the spirit, the son and the father, tell them their pillar of strength has ascended. It’s time now, my time now , give me my , give me my wings!” And the final sounds of wings beats ( I take it that she got her wings) . The composition is incredible and I cry ( ugly cry) every time I have heard this. It is so powerful. I am off to cry a while.. I have a 92 yr old mom with dementia and this song really gets to me.

[@BH02377]

It’s “lift you out” not rip and it’s pillar of “faith” not strength.

[@Emilie-one]

@@BH02377 ok sorry was writing off memory.. didn’t have time for googling lyrics . It is what it is

[@qkearbear]

Don't apologize ​@@Emilie-one I can't tell you how many words I have sang wrong for 25 years bc lyrics were not always available ❤

[@chriswebb7822]

♥ Tool are absolute master of space, timing and tone! Their 30 year discography is chocked FULL of masterful compositions, you must do more...please! They have many songs that go together and should be played together as one for the best experience, and most context of course. Here are a few examples: Parabol/Parabola Eon Blue Apocalypse/The Patient Intermission/Jimmy Mantra/Schism Intension/Right in Two- These can be done individually but far many, me included, intension really sets the tone for Right in Two, both immensely powerful compositions! Lipan Conjuring/Lost Keys (Blame Hoffman)/Rosetta Stoned- The first 2 give all the context to the last, Rosetta Stoned Disposition/Reflection/Triad- their holy trinity Can't wait for more Tool on your channel, you are made for them!

[@Ojinia84]

Agree! Especially disposition reflection triad!!!!

[@crayb420]

Perfect reaction, thanks so much 🙏 I love this reaction because it affects my inner childhood trauma, everything I have been through, and then losing my mama 💯 thanks for watching tool and touching hearts forever... Embrace your desire to swing on the spiral, you gotta listen to more I promise they have no bad songs. P.S I totally cried everytime as you I felt that 😢

[@billpimentel-vm6cu]

Best wings reaction I think I’ve ever seen. Nice job Rosalie.

[@jakefromstatefarm1405]

You cried, you laughed and you contemplated deeply. That about sums up the Tool experience 🤘🌀

[@Efferri]

As emotional as this song is, it gets even more so when you realize that "10,000 days" is how many days Judith was in a wheelchair. Also, it's beautiful to hear Maynard bring in the spiritual... religious tone to this song when he's speaking about his mom, as he doesn't believe in it.

[@gloriouslyaesthetic]

Does Maynard not believe in the spiritual? Tool's last album Pnuema was *very* spiritual. Even the word Pnuema means "spirit/breath".

[@bradtube82]

Also, Eulogy and H. talk about the old self dying. Look that up, as it applies to Holy Scripture. The Hollow: Cause it's time to bring the fire down. (What fire? Down? From where? Above? Above, where? Bridle all this indiscretion, long enough to EDIFY. Edify is another key word.. biblical, my friend.) Maynard doesn't state things clearly, really ever, now does he? So why would he say clearly to the public, if he's a believer. P.S. what if Eulogy is all Maynard talking about his old self..

[@mzondi1970]

​@@gloriouslyaesthetiche made a song called Jimmy that is what his mom called him when he was a kid that's also when she had to be in the wheelchair and then perfect circle does Judith where he's angry at God for what happened to his mother and 10,000 Days one and two is basically his reconciling with God

[@kjohn6926]

He’s spiritual , just not religious

[@DarrellW_UK]

Wow that was heavy, but such an amazing composition and performance, really enjoyed your breakdown!

[@shilohlee6660]

Don't feel bad, girl. I cry EVERY time I listen to this piece. It means you are HUMAN.

[@soakedbearrd]

I do to even though I dont think I will, and I don't cry easily or often in general. It's why I can't listen to these two songs on a constant basis, its not a song I put in the background. It's very personal to me (and others) and demands my full attention, but also healing so I thank him for that.

[@Riggan201]

I´ve been a tool fan since the 90s, as my father intruduced me to them, but you put me to another emotional rollercoaster ride. When he sings, give me my give me my give me my wiiiiings and you had tears, i had them too. Thanks for that!

[@metallicoustic6733]

My favorite song ever. Gives me a lump in my throat, makes my eyes water, and I get chills every time! And when you got choked up, I did too! Great analysis. You really know your stuff, Rosalie! Great reaction, thank you for sharing

[@eggstu]

Much respect for Maynard to write such beautiful lyrics for his mother but i cant imagine how he gets through singing this song at concerts. He truly allowed us all to share in this emotion that ultimately is part of us all and part of humanity. This is why I think Maynard is a genius. He finds ways to write about things we all relate to and tells a story that we can all apply to ourselves as well. The Lateralus album is full of songs like this. Great life advice in a way

[@klipfellgames1158]

it's why it's almost never played live. ive been fortunate enough to see one of those rare performances. Tool forever.

[@Mennis99]

I love the guitar solo in this song, when it starts it literally sounds like the instrument is crying. This song always makes me cry. I cried with you today. Liked and subscribed.

[@Dmoe2600]

Thank you for your transparency with this one, I’ve been a Tool fan since day one, and still every time I listen to this, it gets me. Every frigging time, and to see it hit you the same, was powerful. Knowing the whole background with what his mom went through with her aneurysm that basically paralyzed her for 27 years (10,000 days) and that the church abandoned her, saying essentially that this must’ve happened because she wasn’t a good enough Christian, really put Maynard off on the whole Christianity concept(to put it lightly) and then to write this song in the way he did was not only a tribute for his mom, being as strong in her faith in spite of all that happened to her, but I think it was his own coming to terms with her faith as well. A true beautiful masterpiece, one he said he could never perform live again. I was fortunate enough to see him do it live a few times. Much too difficult.. again thank you, you’ve got a new subscriber!

[@jimmymarcinonis5958]

What an amazing emotional reaction! This is the first video of yours I’ve watched. Your analysis is incredible for not knowing the back story. Please please please do more Tool songs

[@michaelkeathley3672]

First, this is beautiful. And it's Marie (MUR-EE) My Mom died from an aneurysm while recovering from having a double lung transplant. She had lived for over a decade with severe COPD (she was a lifetime smoker). Her quality of life was just horrendous. She couldn't do anything because she couldn't breathe, and we thought the lung transplant would bring some quality back, but she died before she ever got a chance to experience it. I've been a Tool fan for a long time. The first time I listened to these songs after Mom's death all of that grief and sadness just poured out of me. It brought me to my knees. Maynard is a lyricist of the highest caliber and every word he chooses is the right word. Every line means something. It's phenomenal.

[@mpd370]

I’ve heard this song a million times and I’m crying right along with you. ❤❤❤

[@Robisquick]

Even if you haven't lost a parent, if you've lost friends, an ex in a relationship, any heartbreaking loss, this song will tap into that pain. Brutal and beautiful.

[@jopay142]

This song gets me every time. It shakes me to the core and reminds me of my own mother, whom suffered and died of cancer at a young age. Not the same, but yet the same. High praise to Tool and to you, Rosalie.

[@dyingaether]

Wow, your reaction was phenomenal. I loved your input on the songs. For me, there's no better medium for me to be able to take myself back to when my mother was passing away. She died young at 62, had breast cancer into remission, and over covid lockdowns, her hospital visits for check ups got put on a back burner. Over that time, it had returned and metastisized into her spine and liver. She passed within 20 days of that information and her finally retiring from work. The imagery of the cold fluorescence of the hospital rooms to all the anger i felt towards skies above or anything else, this song puts me in my place of reflection. I feel so connected to her power when experiencing this masterpiece. Its a very special piece for Maynard's mother, but it feels so relatable for me to my own mother. She was a strength for many people, always had a positive perspective, and im more than lucky to have known such an angel. Thank you for allowing me to yet again re-experience this song.

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

I’m very sorry for your loss. Thank you very much for sharing such a personal and powerful part of your story. Something tells me she would be proud of you. Keep choosing life. Thank you for being here and sharing some of your precious time. May healing keep coming. And may you keep experiencing beautiful moments in this life

[@cb4me450]

Thank you for sharing your experience listening to this with us Rosalie. I'm not ashamed to admit that when i need a break from being strong and facing life and let go that i listen to this and have a cry, and i did again with you today. Can appreciate the lyrics having a mother that was a devout JW and growing up in a home broken by religion. Lucky enough to experience this live back in 06. That bass helps move through the emotion of 'give me my wings' and i loved your response to the time change.

[@aaronnicklaus7860]

Tool is all about growth, recovery, the spiritual, the metaphysical, the mental. They are a Tool after all.

[@UncIe_Drew]

Music is their Tool

[@christophmozure9413]

Maynard’s mother was paralyzed and lived 10000 days after that and there was a lot of things that went down at her church. Maynard had some mixed feelings for her religiosity as she never lost her faith but he did.

[@Censeo]

Though my mom is still alive, I know she deserves those angel wings when the time comes. I just know her love for me and my brother are unbound. She has proven it time and time again. These Tool songs makes me cry so often. Give Marie her wings.

[@laurapechonis9172]

I have been a massive fan of Tool since I was 13 in 1993 which was when they first started getting radio play off the album Undertow with Stinkfist and Sober. I have seen them multiple times live and it's an emotional and musical genius of a show that stays with you permanently. This particular song parts 1 and 2 makes me cry every single time, and there is no shame at all in that- so I LICE YOU FOR BEING TRUE AND REAL in showing vulnerability during your assessment of these songs . It's the ONLY way you can TRULY experience Tool as a whole regardless of what song they are mastering in their album compilations. You HAVE to let yourself be completely vulnerable and open to what the vocals and musical aspects are conveying to you or you will never receive the full "gift" of Tool, who in my humble opinion, has been DECADES beyond current and future music since Opiate and Undertow, let alone the following albums. Danny Carey is an absolute mathematical genius and can play more than four different tempos and measures with his four limbs all at once, Justin is one of the best and most brilliant base players I have ever dreamed of hearing in all his different ways of playing and styles and influences, and Adam is so incredibly brilliant and also so fluidic in his ability to adapt different sounds, vibes and straight up emotion through the guitar it just mind blowing. Now as for Maynard, his lyrics, ability to emote every syllable and word he says throughout any song no matter how heavy it soft, PLUS his insanely PITCH PERFECT and extremely unique voice along with his stage presence (or if you have been to a live show, his LACK of physical stage presence as he usually prefers to stand in the dark next to or in Danny's drum rise to even further convey the lyrics, pitch, sound diversity in his voice as well as the entire mood of the song), well, do you know any lead singer that is willing and actually prefers mostly to stay in the shadows to let the band and vocals to just tell the story of each song without needing to be seen because he is just SO amazingly talented lyrically and vocally? I certainly don't. And lastly, all I can say since I have seen the live more than I deserve, is that the emotional and thought provoking and mind blowing EXPERIENCE of seeing Tool live (which will literally change your life and the way you intake and experience music) or even listening to their albums with full attention, all I know is that they are STILL LIGHT YEARS beyond ANY band I have EVER heard, they will be more progressive than anything you will ever hear now or in the many years of the future to come, and their talent individually and as a while is COMPLETELY unmatched by any band or artist that ever has been or will be for the rest of my life and even after. Thank you for all of your incredibly open, vulnerable, candid, honest, and open-minded reaction and insightful commentary on this and any other tool masterpieces you listen to either on your own or that you share with us. You are exactly the type of human being with soul, empathy, compassion, openness, interpretation, understanding, vulnerability and raw reaction and emotion that all music needs and deserves, but especially Tool because they remain -decades later to be even remotely rivalled or compared to any other band on the planet and will remain so forever. Welcome to the experience we call Tool. ❤ Laura from Boston. Be kind, it's easy ❤❤ Thank you again for your candid reaction ❤❤❤

[@robertjones4361]

A beautiful goodbye from a son to his mother....I cry every time I hear it, and Ive heard it 1000's of times

[@Nathan_scott_phillips2323]

….10,000 times?

[@Kreature111]

Such a great song! Glad you picked it! There's so many great ones by Tool....Thank you for doing this and great work!

[@heavenwithin81]

The greatest pain the world as ever known is grief of losing a loved one. It'll be a year in November since I lost my mother. She sends me monarch butterflies. They truly are always with you for the rest of your time here in this particular life.

[@dannyropero4216]

Great song, great reaction! I seen Tool perform this live during this tour (2006), and I remember Maynard was clearly having difficulty singing this as he occasionally stopped singing and stepped away from the mic. That night, Tool also did a rare performance of Right in Two, a very underrated Tool classic worthy of a reaction!!

[@ericwilson5453]

It was so beautiful to see you experience this excellence. Also wonderful to hear you break this down and paint such an elegant picture. You, and Tool, are among my favorites.

[@wojecire]

I never listen to this without crying. Lost my mother to cancer in 2017 and she was a VERY religious person and it has helped me so much with grieving her passing.

[@guylewis477]

Subbed! Tool!!! My mom passed in 2021, and I played this over and over. 😢😢😢

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

I'm sorry for your loss :(

[@anthonywhite676]

Having lost my mother many years ago these songs hit hard, and always have the reaction you had. Beautifully written, beautifully performed. Thank you for sharing your reaction ❤

[@TedByrne-kf2jo]

One of the most emotionally powerful songs ever created! I believe your journey has just begun with Tool welcome aboard and enjoy the ride! And if this truly was your first time hearing these songs I believe it had the desired effect it was created for! Emotion !

[@dlwitt]

Pneuma and Descending are songs from latest album. The message in each song is so relevant to our current collective human experience

[@CJFLive1975]

Thank you for discovering, in my opinion, the true heart and emotion of this 🎵 🎶! Tool has had my love of their music since I first watched Sober on MTV in 1993. It's been a long and wonderfully powerful journey and I really hope you enjoy yours. What I wouldn't give to hear these songs for the first time, again...

[@paulmartinez3127]

Same reaction girl hearing part 2 for the first time. Took me to a place I didn’t even knew I went. I was balling. A song has never done that to me.

[@Catch3318]

Wow!!!!! As a tool fan, I'm thankful for my algorithm for making this video my introduction to your channel. It's been almost 20 years since this record came out, and it's incredible how emotional I can get with this song after all this time. Thank you!!

[@margaritasaloscerdos5]

No one is ever ready for this testimony of life and spirit put into lyrics and music... I can't wait to see you going through it! What a beautiful masterpiece...

[@margaritasaloscerdos5]

You are phenomenal too Rosalie, what a beautiful soul you are. Your analysis of it without even knowing what it was about is so on point that it only speaks about how good you are at what you do. As you would have read by now, everything that you picked is spot on, as she was sick for many years, but never lost her faith... I also want to have faith in Spirit or God or every one can call it as they want, that our beloved are getting their wings no matter what, because this life is quite hard tbh and everyone deserves getting home in and with Peace. Thank you for being so human and real with us.

[@johnseward2934]

You really connected with this song, in a wonderful way. The songs together really do bring you through the entire spectrum of emotions dealing with the death of a loved one especially as important as your mother. I've always like how in the first part of Wings 2, Maynard is speaking for his mother demanding the wings and the way home, but by the end, he's come around to understanding more his mothers position and humbly asking to be brought home. If you want another extremely powerful set of Tool songs but for different reasons/themes, I cannot recommend more highly listening to Disposition and Reflection from the Lateralus album together. Those two together are another timeless masterpiece of music.

[@TheErikBallew]

I love how Justin's bass sounds like its skipping on the clouds in heaven, on the last bit.

[@Mintis-bh4rr]

Really cool contrast to what Adam is doing.

[@Liquidmuse3]

I love at one point at the beginning of the instrumental middle, Danny’s snare rolls dropping out of the beat feels like floating as a listener.

[@lusiphurmalache]

This was my same reaction to this song coming back to this album shortly after my mother passed. She was a devout Christian and suffered a bit towards the end. These songs always hit me hard.

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

I’m sorry for yore loss :(

[@jeffberry6461]

One of the best authentic reactions I've ever seen. I've listened to this song over 100 times and I cry every time

[@msbluethegreat1]

Grateful to be alive in this time with Tool and sharing their awesomeness.... every single song every time. Reactors usually don't get to this until they are steeped in Maynard lore. It was great to see a truly blank slate. This song never fails to give me deep deep feels. Sure it's already been suggested but I'll throw my hat in for Judith from APC as a react or Jimmy from Tool. Other takes on his mom and all that encompasses. But honestly, you can't go wrong with Maynard through any of his bands. He's shared his journey as a human with us in musical form. (well, early Puscifer is it's own thing but there's still gems for analysis there too.) Subscribed for more Maynard. Hope the Tool Army treats you well.

[@heavenwithin81]

Absolutely STUNNING piece of music. Thank you for reacting to it.

[@RH-xs8gz]

These might be the greatest lyrics ever written. “Fetch me the Spirit, the Son and the Father. Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended.” If you’ve ever lost someone close to you, these words are like a gut punch.

[@tonydownsouth7070]

It took me several years after this was released where I could listen all the way through without getting emotional. I could totally feel the emotions you were going through. I think that's what makes this so good. Our ability to relate to it on such a different level. Great reaction

[@jasonmain6398]

For me, it's the opposite, I used to listen to this whole album on repeat while I played a boxing game. Now I can't possibly listen to any part of this one without putting all of my attention into it and crying my ass off LOL

[@lauriewilliamson1106]

Saw Tool on this tour in Hartford CT, 2006. Such a beautiful tribute, not sure how Maynard got through these songs. The band sat on the edge of the stage and the audience held up lighters. I can't describe the emotion in that arena - Tool band and their fans are the best.

[@billpimentel-vm6cu]

If you do the research of Maynard’s mom , these songs kick you in the heart harder , Jimmy, Tool, Judith- Perfect Circle, are also Judith Marie honors.

[@matthewmcmahon1541]

Don't forget "The Patient"

[@kevinhollingsworthcomedy3183]

Love the reaction. Welcome to the Tool Family. Real, authentic and visceral. I do have one suggestion, it would be awesome if you put the lyrics in the window as you’re listening so we all can see them in unison with the music.

[@marcdegraaf1303]

❤just watching this with you, a very emotional song. I can only listen to it with someone who feels it too….thankyou.

[@richardcody5619]

Thanks for reviewing. I believe this song is a gift to everyone that’s lost someone. Especially someone that has suffered., a mother, a brother, a sister…. The song has the realization of loss. It helped me be ok with loss. Part 2 is harder. It’s the realization of the true meaning of loss.

[@gruboniell4189]

I used this song as inspiration for my father’s eulogy. “Tell them the pillar of faith has ascended”

[@Canine77]

Beauty through the rhythms, lyrics, emotions and tears.

[@donrodztx]

And this is exactky why I love this band. You literally did what he intends when he writes. You take his words, incorporate them into your own personal experience, and you feel the emotion he felt when he put those words to the music. Had you known the entire story, youd be even more touched. But the fact that you were this impacted is beautiful. Ive heard this song a thousand times, and my tears always fill my eyes during those crescendos. So beautiful. Great reaction. And just as a heads up, nearly every song has similar emotion behind the lyrics. He writes from his heart, and he turns psychological concept into art. And there's nothing else like it. Spiral Out. Keep going!

[@mroll1000]

Daylight dims leaving cold fluorescence. Those damn hospital lights. My mom was fighting leukemia and was in Henry Ford hospital for months at a time. Those lights made her look pale. We visited her every day. She lost her fight. But this song hits me harder than any other tool song. It's beautiful.

[@soakedbearrd]

Yes exactly, that lyric always gets me because I experienced it with both my mother and father. "difficult to see you in this light..."

[@mikem1457]

Part 2 with no pause. Completely enveloped! Great breakdown. 10,000 day"s is the time Marie spent chair-bound.

[@jlaun78]

This song always hits so hard. Such a masterpiece.

[@Raidur7215]

Great breakdown. You rock Rosalie, your reactions/explanations are of the best I've seen. The way you explain everything in such depth after listening shows you're REALLY listening. This is a gift you have, thanks for sharing it.

[@benjaminrider6351]

I knew that, if anyone could do this song justice, it was you. This song makes me cry every time! So deep and honest, but also carefully polished at the same time. A true masterpiece.

[@fredisfredisfred]

I cried like a baby when i saw this live. Couldn't control it. Knew the 'story' behind the song and it crushed me.

[@Marquinho21]

Amazing band, very deep song, when you know the meaning behind the notes, the progression, the sounds and the lyrics hits even more. Glad you reacted it !

[@MACHINE1978]

You heard it. So many chop it up with comments and just catch a glympse.Thank you. I enjoyed that. There is something very special about Tool. I love watching people notice it.

[@mataderoclandestino]

You can't imagine how identified I am with the moment these guys open you in two and enter directly into that intimate space of the soul and you can only cry totally pierced by the screams of the meaning in life. Congratulations on living the Tool experience.

[@attackofthequasars]

Thank you so much for this powerful dive into this masterpiece. I can't listen to this song often; it's too much for me. But watching you react was beautiful. Very human -like all Took songs. Looking forward to see you listen to more of this band. Lateralus especially. Spiral out, keep going.

[@grobertson3171]

Love, love, love this reaction. Welcome to tool. Check out Right in Two next.. you will not be disappointed.

[@timmosley9068]

As a therapist, you have GOT to make your next TOOL reaction 46 and 2. With its principles of the teachings of Carl Jung, you will definitely enjoy it

[@carrierichins7537]

As a drug and alcohol counselor I use that video in therapy too

[@DMKali]

I always say my favorite TOOL song is always the last one I listened to, but 46 & 2 is my favorite. Stepping “through” your shadow to evolve vs. leaving it behind? Incredible!

[@jazznutz]

I love this Rosalie Elliot I just discovered. A deep soul and so present. What a beautiful deep dive into the lyrics. I'm a new fan!

[@krzyszwojciech]

Wings for Marie is one of the series of songs with lyrics dedicated to Maynard's (the vocalist's) mother, or about the impact of her affliction on their lives. They are a bit spread out across the various bands he's a part of: - Jimmy [by Tool] - Judith [by A Perfect Circle] - 10,000 Days/Wings for Marie [by Tool] - Horizons [by Puscifer]

[@dwaynehorton8983]

A lot of comments have told that Judith Marie was Maynard’s mother who was stricken with a dibilitatating condition which she spent approximately 10.000 days almost 27 1/2 years. She was very religious and kept her faith the whole time. What’s been glossed over is that some within her congregation she was a member of had told her that she wouldn’t have been in that condition if she had been “a better Christian” hence his disdain for the people who were part of said church.

[@robweiler6711]

I have a deep love of this band. I bought two of there albums "undertow" and "Enima" just before taking a long flight from Wisconsin to Germany to see the love of my life (summer of 2003). I had both memorized before I landed. I love this band. the philosophy is provoking and the drums are next level. I am a violinist so the strings stand out to me... but the band as one sound is spectacular. They always take me back to a time full of tears of joy with some heart ache. A nice blend of beauty, wonder, love, tragedy and loss.

[@ZVvereVvolf]

Everybody cries on these two... I'm crying right now typing this and I've been a TOOL fan for a very long time and have heard these songs many many times.

[@grendelrising6413]

Great video, I love watching the reactions to this powerful song. It’s like experiencing it again for the first time.

[@krayal]

I’ve always believed that last beat in Pt. 1 was the last beat of her heart and when she passes. And when I’m listening deep into the song that line “10,000 days in the fire is long enough, you’re going home” gets me every time!

[@sinnergy73]

This is a pretty deep song and one of my favorites by Tool. I love your genuine emotions. I experienced this same type of thing when my parents died. Trying to make sense of their lives. If you follow all three of his bands you'll see all five stages of grief in his songs.

[@danielboard9510]

Surely that is what the poet does. He suggests an idea then asks you to think about it. The title might be the suggestion, or the words. Music allows another perspective. It allows the composition, to be seen in an entirely new way. The gods are always thinking, but are they doing it for me?

[@rayspike7745]

Thanks for the reaction. As someone who's lost their saint of a mother in a most tragic way, this song gets me every time. What i found useful in the darkest hours was to schedule time to grieve, it was a way of keeping myself together and not letting the thoughts overwhelm me when i needed to be doing other things. I'd remind myself, you're doing that at 'some:o'clock'. Then i'd give myself an hour to just be really sad & guilty & angry and this song was the go to trigger. I'll never get past "give me my wings". Fun fact you'll never hear this song performed live cause neither can Maynard. Simply recording the thing crushed everyone involved.

[@garyelshaw]

In my world, it's rare to witness someone else who can be moved as you were. You will always be welcome in my home in New Zealand. A genuine feeling is transformative. 10,000 days is about his mother's paralysis before she died.

[@UncIe_Drew]

Would love to see more reaction videos of Tool from you. This ones emotional for sure. They are all incredibly deep.

[@stevepreece2931]

Tool are amazing, your Rush journey is so close to Tools Rush journey back in the day. Danny loves Rush

[@MariaRuiz-Jargon]

Thank you for this glorious reaction. Despite having heard this song so many times, I cried along with you.

[@krisr5625]

Thank you for this! Thank you for sharing your emotions and diving into the lyrics from your perspective

[@justbrowsing5279]

Every Tool fan who enjoys reaction videos should share this one with friends. It's by far the best Tool reaction video on the entire internet. A real human reaction.

[@tareskisloki8579]

Yep, breaks me every time too. It will never be background music, it demands your full attention. The pain in the story is conveyed so incredibly well through voice and instrument, that you're right there with him start to finish.

[@soakedbearrd]

I can only listen to it once or twice a year and it demands my full attention always. For those that have experienced something similar, it hits hard.

[@jesperschultz5568]

Rosalie, you do Judith-Marie, justice, eternally. Pure, musical soul. Thank you for this. 🙏❤

[@TrustNo00100]

Every time I hear this song, I feel just as you are while you were doing this review. Im glad you were open enough to let this song touch you in the way that it did.

[@wichitadisciple9874]

TOOL... the best band ever! Everything about them is amazing. They have 0 bad songs. Everything they touch turns to gold. Part 2 makes me cry every time. I loved your reaction and breakdown. Being a Christian myself, much of what you said resonates with me.

[@JeanMauriceB1C4RD]

Suggestion? Anesthetize live at Tilburg from Porcupine Tree ❤

[@helenespaulding7562]

YES!

[@alihijazi4451]

Oooooh yeah, that's one of the VERY BEST live performances of all time.

[@ericwilson5453]

YES!!!! PT should be on her radar. Sonic excellence!

[@Dmoe2600]

Awesome, much like Tool, they are one of the rare bands who happen to be even better live.. if it’s even possible… oh but it is!

[@Dmoe2600]

Also, I believe from the same live concert, “Arriving Somewhere, But Not Here..”

[@wyatthurght1643]

Rosalee, there’s been a few times in my life when I’ve been touched as deeply as when I see someone recognize the depth, and the mastery of certain song, you made me weep and he entire time, because you heard precisely what I always assumed a highly intimate, highly emotive “masterpiece”, you heard, saw, and felt it. To hear you translate and completely feel it like you did made me feel incredibly less alone for a bit short of an hour, and filled me with a fierce sensation of deep love(no creeper), sharing something so intimate with an unexpected, honest, and beautiful stranger. I had to hide from people in the house so I wouldn’t have to explain what seemingly upset me so. Though it didn’t upset me as much as shine a light on so much unessessary solitude because I don’t think anyone else is hearing things as I do. That album came out while my late wife was dieing in a hospital at 34 years old, and I was 36, blaring around on a Harley Coked to the gills screaming at a God I absolutely b lived in, but for the first time dared to challenge and hate, and question from my deepest places. She was a beautiful Latina lady who wanted nothing but a child and a home. It was the pregnancy that she lived for that set off the aneurism that robbed her, I and the child never borne of everything she ever really wanted. I’ve sealed the entire quagmire in storage with everything from those terrible times, in the interest of moving forward, It just dawned on me, I haven’t touched that album since either. Had no idea I had that much pressure built up. Thank you. Sorry to puke all over your comments. I subscribed, and am Very pleased to have watched you recognize the deepest darkest moments of my own inner depths, without ever having met me. Thats where God actually lives. Anonymous recognition and unity at depth. Wow… That cracked me right in two. If I showed you her picture, It would shake you to your absolute core, could be your sister or Mother. Ok, enough already. Thank you.

[@wyatthurght1643]

If you look up Waste Away by Sevenfootfetish here on KZbin or youtube music, that’s the song I wrote and recorded for her the very same month 10,000 days was released. Let me know if it zaps you knowing the chronology and connection.

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

"....watched you recognize the deepest darkest moments of my own inner depths, without ever having met me. Thats where God actually lives." Your comment deeply touched me. Those words (see quote) nearly had me in tears! What a comment. What a tragic and painful story. What a gift you're still here to tell it. And what an absolute honor you shared it here! Thank you!!! I'm humbled by your humanity and kindness. Your response encourages me greatly. I am truly sorry for your loss and suffering, but I am very glad we may possibly be experiencing the divine in the darkness and pain. maybe even catching a glimpse of hope! thank you again, dear soul!