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!😆🌿🌸

[@Robert-vj9gx]

You do know this song is about his mother that passed away and she was disabled

[@niram7776]

Music and lyrics in Tool are intertwined rhythmically and are essential to absorb together because of simple formula; Tool music 50% + Tool lyrics 51% = 101% Experience, lyrics are 51% because if you read lyrics without music is to me beatiful modern poetry :)

[@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.

[@Varek.50]

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 🤘😎

[@purpledoggy3010]

Thanks for listening and crying with me. The music means a lot to me but no one else in my life and it felt nice to listen with someone. Happy new year

[@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

[@jakefromstatefarm1405]

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

[@BillBrasky-li8jf]

Been listening to tool for 30 years... These are my fav two songs, but I rarely listen to them because they make me weep every time. I'm glad i found your reaction so we could weep together.

[@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.

[@alanwiggins47]

Hell yeah! Congratulations

[@AsaJames7]

@ it’s been a long road.

[@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 ❤

[@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

[@Micahtaft]

Never took a life*

[@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

[@shanemorgan5817]

This devastated me in the best way. I've listened to this song many times (and done my fair share of crying) but TOOL for me has always been a personal and private experience. Even talking about what the music means to you with another fan seems fruitless. It's life's blood type art, and I really enjoyed witnessing you feel that and explore that. I encourage you to check out more from TOOL. One of the greatest bands ever. ❤

[@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.

[@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

[@jbgraham4041]

Adam's long emotional guitar solo was Maynard's cry before acceptance. Truly powerful music.

[@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.

[@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.

[@stevetrimborn3739]

Great summary. I've been a TOOL fan for so long, but I "refound" this song a few years after my mom (named Mary) passed. I found so many parallels between Judith Marie, my mom, and how they lived their lives and saw their relationship w God. I've shed many tears listening to this sing and now this video too. Thank you, Rosalie!

[@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.

[@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.

[@Jeeknows]

I really love how connected and understood Tool on these two songs. I cry and get chills every time I listen to, specifically, part two. I love you for the depth in which you connected and spoke to your interpretation of these songs. I cried with you because of your connection. Thank you. You have a new fan and follower. You are a beautiful soul. ❤️

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@williambrookings722]

It's fantastic to see you connect so well to this song and the emotional journey. I'd love to see you explore the singer, Maynard's, other songs inspired by his mother. Jimmy from Tool's 1996 album explores the trauma of his mother's aneurysm and having to leave her as an 11 year old and Judith from A Perfect Circle is a cathartic expression of anger against his mother's church and the hipocracy of organised religion. I also love H by Tool where he explores the impact of becoming a father He is an amazing poet and laid down such honest and vulnerable lyrics

[@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 😢

[@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.

[@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?

[@dlwitt]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@shanesphotography]

Just want to thank you for this video. I think a lot of people who have a close tie to their mother need something, anything to speak to that loss when they pass and for me, there is nothing more powerful than this song. For reference, the lead singer fronts 2 other bands and his song Judith, by A Perfect Circle, is an amazing song and video and I’d highly recommend checking it out. Thanks again. This was amazing 😊

[@DarrellW_UK]

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

[@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.

[@billpimentel-vm6cu]

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

[@Blindkenshi6969]

Great reaction. It's always nice to see other individuals experience Tool. I first heard this album and song in 2006, and listened to it multiple times, and can still enjoy it.

[@xdraconicgaming5204]

This band is one of the few human made wonders of this world. They are amazingly deep and they are frank about important topics that the average person is terrified to talk about. I lost my father to cancer in 2022 and I sang invincible at his funeral. So many lyrics resonated with the last few weeks of his life and I can’t hear it without thinking of him every time I hear it. I will also be singing a personalized rendition of wings for Marie pt2 when my mother passes… she was diagnosed as stage 3 lung cancer two weeks ago. I’m not looking forward to losing both parents to cancer before I’m 45 years old but I’m lucky to have had the time I’ve had. Love n miss you dad 🫂

[@brayanp954]

The part that always hits me is: Fetch me the spirit, the son and the father, tell them their pillar of faith has accended, it's time now my time now, give me my wings! Love to my Mom she is watching from somewhere and know i missed her, but she left a lot of love in this world!

[@seanhill2717]

That was as an authentic reaction as I’ve ever seen to get me my wings. This song changed for me when my father passed. I rarely listen to it bc it’s so affecting to me emotionally.

[@chriswebb7822]

♥ Tool are absolute masters 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!!!!

[@Proteo2112]

You are one of the few persons I saw honestly reacting to this master piece, I really apreciate, thank you so much. A lot to say in my mind but dificult to express with words

[@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

[@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

[@twocatsyelling723]

In all my years of listening to music, this is the most beautiful tribute I've ever heard.

[@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.

[@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]

[@dubbellak]

Listening to this song is how i honor my mother. She was not a religious person, but her name was Marie-Louise, she had a 3 year ugly decline towards her demise. And she surely saved my life.

[@axeman787]

And this is just ONE song. I'm so happy you were able to feel this and able to see it in your mind. It was beautiful watching your reaction. GREAT VIDEO!

[@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!

[@c.c.x.pearson3308]

I've never told anyone this. But my loss of Great Aunt Cate, made this my album of all time. I took care of her house, her yard, her everything for my adolescents through college. When she was gone, I wasn't sure an actual Saint existed. This song showed me they are out there. I was gifted a presence.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@awarf1110]

Songs so beautiful they cause a release. Pain to some peace to others. Defeat to victory. Experiencing itself subjectively. Thank you for our humanity.

[@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.

[@mpd370]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@michaelperez4513]

Thank you 🙏🏽 my mom was 16 when she had me and was diagnosed with MS after a car accident we got into when I was 8. She’s 43 now; her and my stepdad raised me listening to TOOL since I was in the womb I listen to these songs to try and prepare myself to be strong when that time comes since I’m the eldest of 4. You really hit the nail on the coffin with your insights! No pun intended. It felt so real to cry with you over this video with someone who understands. God bless you, Rosalie.

[@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.

[@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.

[@crawlie]

Been a tool fan since the 90s. I used to really love this song. Then after a long battle with cancer, my mother suffered an aneurysm and never really came back to us, swiftly deteriorating and passing away over several painful months. Now I can't see the song the same way. Instead of admiring it from afar, it's part of me now. Thanks for your reaction

[@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.

[@ruudhollenberg]

I saw your short with the reaction to "that bit". I am about to watch the whole thing, but since you asked: To me this song is special because i loved this song when it came out, but I didn't hear the lyrics. I never really do. My brain latches to music not words. Then i saw the reaction/analysis from the charismatic voice, who also delved a bit into the backstory and lyrics. Now a song I loved so much for years (decades already?) got filled with so much more meaning and now I cry every time.

[@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 ❤❤❤

[@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!!

[@Guaroconropacr]

Increible reseña...el mismo sentimiento que tuvo ella tengo yo cada vez que la escucho desde el 2006 hasta la fecha y cada vez es mas fuerte..mi canción favorita de Tool..no me puedo imaginar escuchar esta canción cuando mi madre muera💔😭 ya se la dedique , la escucho y le gusto mucho. Muchas gracias por tu trabajo🙏

[@Fire_Dawg]

16:35 You are not ready. I know because I have heard this song a hundred times and can't make it through it without weeping like a baby. 😭

[@Fire_Dawg]

As mentioned by others, Jimmy is where this story starts. I also suggest Parabol and Parabola listened back to back as you did these. Its about meeting and holding his son for the first time.

[@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.

[@hubmanspencer7943]

These 2 songs are such an awesome artistic expression of loss and appreciation. I seen Tool play these songs in 2006 and 2007 and it was incredible. They do not play them live anymore.

[@Emily-no8rq]

Tool was a spiritual awakening for me as a teenager back in the 90s. 46 and 2 is another amazing song you should explore.

[@Canine77]

Beauty through the rhythms, lyrics, emotions and tears.

[@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.

[@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.

[@heavenwithin81]

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

[@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!

[@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"

[@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.

[@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.

[@ecrogue4496]

I love watching reactions to this song. It is so amazing. Truly a masterpiece. And it hits everyone in the same place, right in the heart.

[@Davefranzin]

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

[@what_if_yes3463]

Hey im usually not commenting, but i wanted to say thank you for not stoping the song and letting it play through. Many creators don´t do this, but some songs are meant to be listened to from beginning to end. Just wanted to say well done. :)

[@tanimhq]

Have been a tool fan for a very very long time. I really appreciate your work. I got hooked whenever you mentioned that the bell sound and the guitar tone aligns. Just found out your channel and it's amazing. Thank you. God bless you.

[@imontheboard]

They are masters of emotion. I don't know if any other band that is more talented than these guys. I have had the opportunity to experience their brilliance after the instruments are in their cases. From whimsical, to ominous, to pure joy, they are the goods.

[@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?

[@billpimentel-vm6cu]

I’ve watched this reaction 10 times already, you always make me cry. You’re killing me girl.

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

I hope it can be a good cry and part of your healing

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@stevepreece2931]

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

[@guylewis477]

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

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

I'm sorry for your loss :(

[@BlackSheep111-1]

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

[@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 !

[@Varek.50]

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!

[@krisr5625]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@jlaun78]

This song always hits so hard. Such a masterpiece.

[@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...