Therapist Reacts to Prison Sex by Tool

[@ClanMcDuck]

Hey, I made the puppets for this video! Well, it was a whole team, not just me, but it was fun. Adam Jones from the band helped out. He used to be a special effects guy. Worked on Jurassic Park before the band got a record deal. Good times.

[@carlonbass]

Very nice! Love the Alex Grey stuff too. Adam is amazing. Nice job on this!

[@jeffhelton3364]

Did you make sure all the pieces fit?

[@shanehamilton6773]

Hey, I goto a therapist and my therapist says people who make puppets can't be trusted!

[@Peron1-MC]

thanks i hate it. jk jk but they are disturbing. XD

[@Gabriel_Moline]

Right on!🌿🌸

[@damiondifranco2967]

I never knew I needed a therapist to react to Tool songs as much as I apparantly did

[@edwardmunoz7853]

Well said my friend 👊

[@scottdolby]

Whatever will bewilder me. A therapist reacting to Tool (my normal therapist). It's when 2+2 = 13

[@Itsthatoneguy371]

I need to I go to sleep, like two hours ago, but I found this channel… now, I’m thinking can I squeeze in a nap in the afternoon???

[@krisztiankoblos1948]

I think they will do a therapist react song

[@movortep]

@@scottdolby Spiral out. We will whether the weather, whatever the weather, whether we want to or not. (I need a grammar check on that one. That one was tough to type out...)

[@MikeyC19836]

Listening to Tool has helped me get through some of the worst moments in my life. This band has literally saved my life.

[@bubbasboyngirl]

Many times brother, many times...

[@ashmostro]

same same, brother Mikey. Much love.

[@jsc5590]

So glad to hear this…stay happy & healthy!

[@matthewmcmahon1541]

Same. Stay strong and spiral out!

[@travisgriffin8216]

So many hard times and they are always there.

[@DanielRodriguez-eh1qd]

I was sexually abused as a child and I’ve never really dealt with it. I had a mental breakdown a week ago and was a very dark day for me again. So I’m finally seeking the help I need to learn more about myself and deal with it, I have an appointment next month with a psychiatrist. Hopefully I can finally overcome and battle my demons.

[@juanvaldez5422]

It doesn’t have to define who you are . It shouldn’t . Right now it probably is more than it ever should but hopefully the help you seek will help with that . Been there. Godbless

[@marthablessedandsanctified]

I went through the same thing. My abuse was from 2 until 10 & then the beatings were for a long time after! My step father was the one who did it. And my mom didn't believe me. And she said maybe I wanted it! Wanted it, how the hell would a 2 year old baby girl want some type ish like that! I still can't wrap my mind around that! And the pain that I carried with me made me sick for decades. And the only one who helped me come out on the other side was the Lord Jesus Christ Almighty!! And I pray that he'll help you with your trauma & heal from it!! I love you so much & I'm so grateful that you're here. I'm praying for you. May Abba Father continue to Bless you & Keep you. May he cause his face to shine upon you & be gracious unto you. May he lift up his countenance upon you & give you his Beautiful Peace which surpasses all understanding in Jesus Mighty name I pray, Amen!

[@nathanshull9119]

You are incredibly strong! You got this

[@taramaforhaikido7272]

I knew someone that was sexually abused by their dad. The dad died on the couch as the daughter held his hand. Then she got sexually abused (can we please just use the R word? Bloody censorship) by a stranger in the street. Which is different. That's discarding after at that point. It's one thing to use someone. It's another to discard.

[@xenoxaos1]

Definitely consider a therapist as well as a psychiatrist. It can sometimes take a few tries to get the right one.

[@aaronwolf3587]

It needs to be recognized that Tool pulled this off in the early 90’s when all the gangster rap was being heavily criticized for its content. Yet these artists did this in the same time period without the same level of scrutiny. Pure genius ✌️

[@edwardmunoz7853]

Nothing but raw talent 💯🔥

[@bom2]

This video was banned from MTV for being too offensive so your statement isn’t really accurate.

[@aaronwolf3587]

@@bom2 just remember seeing it several times…….on MTV. It’s the very first place I saw it. Maybe stuff happened after that but I’m mostly so happy about you being right.

[@chriswilcox2115]

​@@aaronwolf3587I think your last comment totally missed @Bom2. He seems to not have the ability to detect sarcasm. He is right though as the song was quickly banned after it was dropped. MTV wasn't too keen on the title of Stinkfist either as it was labeled as "Track 1." Makes you wonder how things would have went down if "HWAP" was ever released as a single or a video. If they didn't ban it and just forced a name change I mean. Like what would they have come up with? Hopefully something better than Track 7. I think "entrepreneur with a Phalice" would have suited just fine.

[@gummotheclown4388]

@@chriswilcox2115’Phallus’ but yes, point is taken!

[@wickman33]

H. and Reflection will restore your faith in Tool

[@fisheresque]

As full and bright as I am, this light is not my own…

[@PongGod]

I've recommended Reflection to her several times. It's right up her alley. Great song!

[@EnlightenedSavage]

10000 days more so

[@wickman33]

@@EnlightenedSavage the deepest cut..I wasn’t going that far that quickly

[@phosion]

H. is all-mighty!

[@tattoodude8946]

I remember reading that this song was actually used by therapists as a way of dealing with abuse that their patients had experienced.

[@danduntz2539]

I can tell you it’s not an approved method of treating trauma, but I do agree that music can play a part in healing, but not as the primary treatment, when there exists tried and true methods. Music would be more of an expressive form that the client can associate with or relate to, or have the same or similar experience, which could normalize their experience.

[@tattoodude8946]

@@danduntz2539 l never said it was “approved” (whatever that means in this world today and by whatever government body decides such things) or was the primary method of treatment, I said it was being used by some therapists - that’s all.

[@That_Metal_Dude]

Sht... music has done me more good than any therapist​@@tattoodude8946

[@JasonGreen-jt5qt]

This song made me realize I had ptsd from years of abuse at 12 yrs of age. I'm 43 now and thank TooL for giving me the courage to face my fears and carry on.

[@Humanipathic]

Clean version of song. It took “shit blood and cum on my hands “ where it wasn’t a double entendre A OTRM live version has a bridge and more lyrics “show me something 4x thought I could make it end thought I could wash the stains away thought I could break the circle if slip right into your skin so sweet was your surrender we have become one I have become a my terror and you my precious lamb and martyr”

[@chriscary9269]

Maynards mother saga is worth a listen as well 1. Jimmy/The patient - Tool 2. Judith -A Perfect Circle 3. Wings/ 10000 days-Tool 4. Horizons-Puscifer Probably just do a little back story research too

[@assortedrubbish1197]

truly magnificent set, similar mother saga and helps put it all out there.. these have been a blessing

[@davidsolecki8911]

you do it

[@darrellpalmer3860]

Don't forget Orestes

[@matthewmcmahon1541]

Invincible off the newest album. I'm a retired Marine and that song broke me.

[@saga1ism]

[[[[[Tool - Jimmy]]]] For when you wanna talk about helping our childhood self.

[@kl8455]

song made me a fan of the band. never hear it on the radio which is a true shame.

[@johnnyb6067]

@@kl8455I heard it on the radio once. Definitely edited but it was still pretty great.

[@saga1ism]

@@kl8455 Yeah def needs more air time

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

I can only support this suggestion of her making a video on it, if _Intermission_ is allowed to properly segue into _Jimmy_ as it does on the album; no pause. 😊 Seriously, that is my *favorite* lead-in of all time!! 🥹

[@saga1ism]

@@DUKE_of_RAMBLE Oh absolutely they MUST be played the way it was intended on the album.

[@alexgrindnshine2522]

Tool song Bottom off the same album, and Pushit both have powerful messages. Looking forward to your reaction to both of those.

[@nonopk]

Pushit

[@laceydez]

YES Pushit!

[@mattpullen6866]

Both bottom and push it, my favorite top two songs

[@abecoates7012]

Also has Henry Rollings doing the spoken word part.(Bottom)

[@jamiefaucett7216]

Bottom is AMAZING

[@nexus8796]

I'm heavy into TOOL and it still boggles my mind how this music can even exist. So next level.

[@bubbasboyngirl]

The cycle of abuse portrayed in beautifully, disturbingly, perfection...

[@travisgriffin8216]

Word

[@albertosillywhips7281]

And the song is actually really catchy. It's mind fck of a song. I love it.

[@josephsmith6777]

It's currently my favorite tool song

[@josephsmith6777]

The words beeped out where "shit blood and cum on my hands"

[@joshs8685]

"Cycles that we are unaware of are often repeated." So well said. Your reactions are fantastic. Ty 🎉

[@liquididentity101]

This is a heavy song and I applaud this channel for not shying away from putting this reaction out there. Some things in life are absolutely disgusting, and thankfully there are people and places like this where support can be found to get us all through it.

[@mennaris]

My parents were physically, emotionally, and mentally abusive. I've long found solace in rock and metal, more so than people. I still, to this day, struggle with depression and trusting others.

[@metasolo1222]

I can relate. They hate me and turned my siblings against me.

[@HeartSupport]

From AliceBlue: @mennaris I hate that you experienced so much hurt and abuse from your parents. I’m deeply sorry for the pain it must have caused and may still cause you. Our parents are such a huge instrument in our lives for the better and unfortunately for the worse. Having to survive through abuse is something nobody should ever have to experience. It’s often a repeated cycle passed on from before, but it doesn’t make it okay and it sure is something horrible and difficult to have to be the one to break the cycle that was so unfairly passed onto you. I love that music is such a connection and bridge to so many. There’s something less isolating hearing a song that reflects your soul and life experience and then seeing other people come out and say the same thing. There’s some solidarity in the midst of the hurt and pain. There’s a beauty in people coming together to say “this hurts and it ends with me”.

[@HeartSupport]

From Micro: @mennaris It's hard to learn to trust others when the very first people in this world who should have protected you happened to hurt you in such brutal ways. It makes sense to feel the way you do and to still struggle with this, even years later and even after working on how these traumas have been affecting you, your life, your heart. There is something profoundly scary in trusting someone, something uncertain and risky at the same time. It can be a door that leads to beautiful, and even healing, connections with others. There are good people out there that are worth it. But it's also possible to be hurt again, and once you already carry this wound with you, it becomes so difficult and so challenging to overcome this inner barrier. Somehow, it has very legitimate reasons to exist: to protect you, to keep you safe, to ensure that nothing bad would happen again and no one would hurt you. When you're not trusting someone, when you're letting them in, at least you have control over the outcomes - you know what to expect an you won't get caught up by surprise because of someone else's poor choices and behaviors. It makes sense to feel the way you do, really. Although I personally relate to what you've described and understand firsthand how safe this position can feel, I also feel for you with this and for how isolating/lonely it can be sometimes. t almost feels like you are forbidden from having access to love and joy that so many others seem to get so easily, and that freaking hurts. I hope that, in your own world and in the places that feel safe to you, you'll manage to cultivate *some* sense of connection with others too, at your very own pace. Connections developped on your own terms, that woul be made of nothing but respect, authenticity and true care for who you are, for YOU. You deserve to feel at peace without having to retreat yourself outside of this world. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for inviting us here to see and know a little bit of this world of yours. It is a special gift.

[@gstevenson7781]

This is genuinely turning into one of my favourite channels due to the content and your reactions. I’d like to recommend “Poet and the Pendulum” live at Wembley by Nightwish. It is not the normal song people start with when it comes to Nightwish, however it is the song that suits this channel the most as it deals with depression and struggle. It was written by Nightwish’s song writer the keyboardist Tuomas during the hardest time in the bands history and he basically ended his life in the song to stop himself doing it in real life, however the new song finishes positively with a new beginning. It is one of the best written pieces of music you will come across and is broken into Acts. I won’t say more about it. Nightwish hold the record for most reacted song in KZbin history with “Ghost Love Score” (normally what people start their Nightwish journey with. However, as previously mentioned, “Poet” suits this channel perfectly, especially if the research is done on the songs meaning beforehand.

[@brettwillard8892]

Poet is my favorite song, though I am suicidal everyday. So I listen to it on repeat all the time to help me cope.

[@gstevenson7781]

@@brettwillard8892 I’m sorry to hear about your struggles. I’ve been there and just keep moving forward one day and one step at a time.

[@Dexiray]

8:57 😭 "i know it's a responsibility you don't wanna bear" 😭

[@JimboSlice7797]

Tool are great at making a sad reality a mind opening experience. You’re very good at breaking down their music and explaining the message. Too many people today have a small minded view when it comes to music and the deeper message.

[@PortaPooper]

I found TOOL back in the mid 90s as an early teen. Easily my favorite band of all time. I can't even begin to put into words how this band has helped me on an emotional level. You can listen to the words and realize you aren't alone in suffering, and at the same time, lose yourself in the sound. The entire Lateralus album, from beginning to end has pulled me out of a lot of dark places. The Albums from beginning to current are almost caterpillar of self loathing and hate transforming into a winged beast of loving yourself and feeling awake and alive. I love this band so much.

[@rickyborden3287]

The Prison Sex video on MTV was my intro to tool way back in the 90's. I devoured that album over and over sgain. It gave voice to things inside me that needed a voice. It helped me express my anger at things i went through. It gave me power over those things. It showe me a path to healing. It helped make sure I didn't repeat those cycles. And even now, after countless times listening to this song it's still revealing things to me.

[@H46_2]

They sing about life, the good and bad. Thanks for tackling this song and subject matter that most will not. A lot get grossed out and miss out on the great music of this song.

[@davidward9737]

Taylor you are brilliant! Thank you for your take on songs. Not only do you bring a strong presence and a joy to watch on some really tough topics, your positivity and message at the end is wholesome and meaningful. Thanks for the love you ❤ at the end too. Some people need to hear that.

[@compujohn96]

I'm crying right now with ugly face. I KNOW Tool. I have explored every track and know every bit of their music...BUT I SO NEEDED you to say that that responsibility to break the cycle is not fair. I live with the abuse that I endured EVERYDAY and now I'm a single father with a 10 yo son. I decided long ago that he would not live through the cycle that I have seen in my family for generations. I don't talk to them at all we have built or own family....but that FEAR is always there.... and that is the song H. and I think it would be great to see you react to it and to hear your understanding. THANK YOU for your openness and courage to discuss these topics. I also NEED NEED NEED you to listen to Pink Floyd - On the turning away. It is what Heart Support is all about.... and I thank you for NOT joining in the turning away.

[@HeartSupport]

From Micro: @compujohn96 The injustice of having to be a cycle breaker is too often unseen and unspoken, thank you for bringing light to this topic as well and sharing about your own journey. It's good to hear how this part of the video especially brings light on this topic, resonates with you and offers validation. Breaking the cycle of generational trauma is a kind of experience that shouldn't even *have* to be, and definitely feels like self-sacrifice sometimes. Although you know that a decision would be *right* and healthy, it doesn't make it easier or less painful to deal with. It forces you to grieve so many things at once, and the idea of how life *should* have been prior to any abuse and trauma. When you are forced to be in this position, it's hard to not delve into the ruminations of wondering WHY it happened to you, and how to make sense out of it without hurting yourself even more. Somehow, there is a strength to find in this feeling of injustice - it activates a needed anger that helps the wounded child that you were to stand up for themselves and the people they love. It's an incredibly powerful way to embrace what is *right*, what is *safe*, and what love truly is - at millions and millions of miles away from the abuse you've suffered while growing up. It was sold to you as love or care because that's what your parents also learned - but you have refused to stop looking at this narrative like some truth to be preserved. No, you've stepped away from it, saw it for what it is, named it accurately, and are doing the work of an entire family just in one life. That is a huge responsibility, and it's understandable that it feels profoundly unfair at the same time. For what it's worth, I'm on the same path as you regarding generational abuse/traumas and going no contact with my parents. It's been an insane amount of ugly tears and feeling like my soul gets ripped apart - which I have no doubt you're familiar with. As you said so well, the sense of fear that feels like it's sticking to you, at your core, is an awful reminder of all the pain you've been through and the burdens you've been left carrying as an adult. Sometimes it is healing to scream out the anger and injustice, but other times this very sense of unfairness feels like a cage that our soul could be stuck in for the rest of our lives. It's hard to figure out how to move outside of it, to re-build a complete identity and purpose that isn't the result nor the consequence of the abuse, without ever forgeting where we come from, without ever losing sight of who we DON'T want to be. You are without any doubt a wonderful dad who leads by example. Not one made of lies, illusions and false expectations. But one who learns to embrace their own vulnerability, who shows strength through authenticity, and who encompasses through who they are what unconditional love truly means. Your younger self would look up to you and be proud of you. I hope that, somehow, he can find comfort in the way you have been learning to re-parent yourself while being an amazing dad to your little boy. :heart: -Micro

[@compujohn96]

@@HeartSupport Thank you for your response and sadly, your understanding...but more importantly your own strength.. I know that I'm not alone in this trauma and I send you hugs and strength to continue your own battle. I came to terms with my abuse a long time ago...BUT I'm lucky and so many are not. What y'all are doing helps us all. Discussing these topics with a pure intention takes some of the sting away and opens doors for others to tell their story.

[@seminole17910]

"Pushit" is like Part 2 of this song. My favorite song of all-time. Not just TOOL song. The subject matter is dark but it's so powerful, poignant and a complete adrenaline rush all at once. It's like going on an emotional rollercoaster.

[@johnlynnbeck]

When I first listened to this album way back in high school, it fundamentally changed how I thought about music -- what one can do with it, what parts of the human condition are "in bounds" to talk about. Music is an expressive art that can be a teaching tool, a therpeutic instrument, a thought experiment, a way to shine a light in dark corners. Maynard and Tool are just... they are a singular talent in terms of artistry and expressive courage. And listening to this song alongside your insight as a therapist, it brings a sudden realness to it. It's almost like hearing the song again for the first time. Love it!

[@katodee4593]

The entire Lateralus album helped me through some of my darkest times in my life. It’s my healing album since it speaks to all the different feelings I have experienced.

[@peterbullinger5804]

God, listening to this song hurts. My brother and I have talked about how fortunate and blessed we feel that we’ve not continued the cycle.

[@11Ender11]

That last moment where the child tries to raise their hand and the perpetrator puts the hand down is pretty brutal.

[@MrCashewkitty]

Went through this shit as a very young child. Completely blocked it out for years. Like it never happened. I always knew something was always wrong but couldnt place it. Shit wrecked my life for 30 plus years. Psychedelics finally gave me the perspective and introspection to let it all go

[@charoleawood]

i've never done psychedelics, but i love videogames and they've been that "trip" i needed to heal, particularly Souls-like videogames.

[@warspyder7406]

The Grudge next please! Honestly, for yourself, do their discography. For the purpose of this channel, The Grudge.

[@GrimrDirge]

Metal has long served as a canvas for exploring forbidden feelings.

[@neilolson7851]

DAM GIRL YOU HAVE FORCED ME TO SUBSCRIBE. THE WAY YOU EXPLAINE THE SONGS MEANING IS ON POINT AND MAKE THE SONG SOOOOOO MUCH BETTER THANK YOU SO MUCH AND PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING ❤️

[@josephsmith6777]

Talking about the cycle of abuse helps us break it

[@Flesh4Toast]

One of my favorite songs of theirs. Incredible. Nothing compares. Nothing

[@617_art]

I would definitely pay to go to a therapist and just sit there rock out listening to tool together and analyzing everything.

[@zacharysmithingell5460]

The song, and especially the video, leaves me in tears every single time. The dark alien figure keeping the child puppet in fear, painting the puppet with a dry brush, then the child painting itself the same color as the alien. The dark figure holding the child's hand down at the end is so hard to watch.

[@TheKononos]

Every aspect of Tool is incredible, from the layers of the music to the undeniably complex lyrics.

[@richpeltier9519]

For me and my long history with TOOL, this song cuts right to heart of the subject matter. Maynard didn't bury or obscure the topic. Even the radio edit was panned by the radio. Was a rough bit when I was singing this at karaoke and during the musical break, remembered the lyrical bomb i was about the audience. I detest the radio edit, but understand that in certain environments it is a sad reality. I'm glad that you had a chance to use this song and it's message to help others learn and heal. In 50+ years on this planet, searching for magic, the closest thing I've found is music. TOOL is one of the finest practitioners of this magical form of communication and therapy. TOOL is Pink Floyd for the new millennium. 🤘🧙‍♂🤘

[@jamesconnolly1201]

I STILL LOVE TOOL.......AND STILL LISTEN TO THEM FOR AGGRESSION, YOU CAN STILL FEEL POWER.😊😊😊😊

[@danielburr982]

please listen to and analyze jimmy or the patient next!!! so many great tool songs to go through. keep going with them!

[@geeblanco]

I took the only course of action i felt possible to avoid the screaming terror in my mind, and that was to reach the age of 50 without ever having a child of my own which has left me with a void in my life of unlived moments of beauty and pride in the children who might have been, but were too priceless to ever selfishly not break the chain that is documented, and i am not self centred enough to put myself ahead of an innocent child.

[@nilsacf]

I was physically, emotionally and sexually abused by my caretakers when I was a child up until my mid teens since it was then when I started (physically) fighting back. Music was and still is my savior, and I am and will always be thankful for Tool and A Perfect Circle cause m they saved my life during my teens, and continue to do so even now that I’m 30. I have been able to seek help, and currently I’m managing my… mental health/illnesses/trauma with a psychiatrist and a therapist, and thankfully I’m improving greatly; It’s not perfect, but I feel like I’m finally starting to see a tiny light or spark at the end of the tunnel.

[@martincastrogiovanni812]

I have just found your channel and I love it. I have been a Tool fan for decades and I always get caught up in the music with its various time signature and tones and percussivness. To my demise, I have never paid much attention to the lyrics. You have made everything old fresh again. I will be a fan of your channel. Thank you

[@Qliphirot]

By the way, Maynard was never sexually abused as many people would say but his family tried to brainwash him into their religion and brainwashing is a form of abuse, especially with a kid. So you were spot on about the religion reference there and there's actually a couple religion references in the lyrics and in the video as well.

[@crazydrummer181]

Has Maynard ever confirmed or denied the abuse claim?

[@Qliphirot]

@@crazydrummer181 No, he only mentioned his hard time dealing with his family religion in interviews, autobiography and lyrics.

[@Squillyboy]

I haven't cried watching a reaction video, ever, but this made me realize so much about myself, my parents fought extremely loudly and violently (sometimes physical) around me and my sister almost every day it seemed, for almost my whole life, which also led to my parents and I having the same type of arguments as I grew older, the house was full of anger and resent all the time. Anger has always been a struggle of mine and it's affected those closest to me very roughly, and it sometimes feels like its out of my control and I almost want to be mad, it almost feels good to be mad, only recently (last year or so) have I reflected on my youth and realized all I grew up around was conflict, I didn't know what real love ever looked like, I was stuck with parents that definitely should've divorced, but thought it would cause us more harm than to remain together in a toxic relationship. My mother is a narcissist and my dad has a short fuse, it was never bound to work out and was always the perfect recipe for breeding more people just like them. I make it a conscious effort now to end this cycle, their parents abused them, both had alcoholic parents, and I refuse to be the next generation of abuser.

[@charoleawood]

i love this comment --- we are able to hear this song and even though it doesn't end on any kind of hopeful note we complete the song by saying, "yeah, but that doesn't have to be me" it's the same with the offspring song "way down the line"

[@MaryLAMONTAGNE-n8s]

This song is so honest. Im breathing so i guess im still alive. Its so sad and it hurts. I have had so many friends who had no idea what was happening and had no Idea how wrong it was intell we were old enough to realize it was so wrong. I appreciate his honesty. Maynard will never know how much he made us feel not alone.

[@scottgardner4546]

I was broken. This song made me strong. Like, really strong.

[@zlcrow]

Try "the patient" is one of their most beautiful songs

[@jeremywanner4526]

Was never a big Tool fan but your lyrical analysis has given me a new found appreciation for the band.Sometimes it only takes one moment to make it all click.Thanks.

[@RollsCanardly-fv9ks]

This song is catharsis, an insight into how the abused becomes the abuser. It's a sick cycle.

[@jeremygolden6456]

There's an extended version they play on the road with an extended bridge: "Show me something (x4) Thought I could make it end Thought I could wash the stains away Thought I could break the circle If I slipped right into your skin So sweet was your surrender We have become one I have become my terror And you, my precious lamb and martyr"

[@OoPHaze]

These reactions have been incredibly therapeutic, I'm learning why as a teen I identified so much with these songs. Now, as a new father, these lessons and messages carry a whole new meaning to me. Stinkfist, prison sex, and pushit are my top 3 tool songs, please listen to pushit.

[@Thesaurcery4U2C]

Such a groovy riff for these heavy lyrics.

[@gbogey2661]

Wow.... you are amazing..... this might be the best reaction to any song on you tube.

[@robertcombs9728]

this video is worth it just for the facial expressions, bravo

[@kimchibenny2166]

As a person subject to CSA this topic is of significant interest to me. I've learned through reading articles on the NIMH site that women who were abused are not more likely to become abusers (~1% become abusers), however, statistically, men who were abused as children are more likely to become abusers (~39%). And apparently, as in my case, being assaulted by a female family member makes it even more likely that a man will become an abuser (estimated >50%). As a man, that scares the crap out of me. So much so that even before I knew these statistics I knew I never wanted to have children for fear of exactly this. Best of luck.

[@randymiller3918]

This song is wretched. This song is amazing.

[@ahramarya667]

Crazy and awesome how new people are still dissecting Tool 30+ years later 😅

[@DRSmith8808]

Inspiring words but some people are just not ready to see the matrix. That deep of focus on the most painful memories of your life could easily trigger someone and we don’t want that either. It’s a very fine line. “Art saves lives.” - Maynard James Keenan

[@non-haereticicoalition8392]

Yeah this is probably the roughest Tool song. Lots of their dark songs are somewhat abstract, but there is no detaching from this song. At all times, you know exactly what he's talking about

[@chrisbergmanniii59]

Assuming the lyrics were blocked for KZbin but you saw them in their entirety. Brutal.

[@ezralane5496]

I like how you adress the reptition from abusee to abuser it is classic. As somone that was abused sexually i understand "do unto others what has been done to me" because i was compelled at a young age to continue the cycle hence said sentence. As i grew older i understood my abuse and what happened. Nowadays i couldnt stand the concept of said abuse. Happeneing to anyone. The song is so perfect iN Conveying what a victim feels even at their lowest

[@baki2332]

Listen to the wings of Mary. Part 1 & 2. Maynard isn’t even religious and he wrote his mother the most beautiful religious song. lol. The man is truly magnificent.

[@matthewmcmahon1541]

She isn't at that part of her Tool journey yet. She needs to get through Jimmy, Judith, and then she can get to them. All with good time.

[@lawrencefine5020]

You guys and Great Measures are doing great work helping people out. Break the circle. Great stuff.

[@sercumvent]

You reactions with this video puts a whole new shine on this. The video was artsie and cool but when you know thw subject matter with your anaylis really hits home! Thx and no thx LOL.

[@scoalexa]

Seems that this type of thing shows that the abused need WAY MORE help than they get and more than when they even say they are ok, seem to be ok, etc! That seems to be the place to break the cycle if possible

[@kennethriddle433]

There used to be more lyrics in the bridge that hammer the point home. Makes it even more disturbing.... Thought I could make it end Thought I could wash the stains away Thought I could break the circle By slipping into your skin So sweet was your surrender We have become one I have become a my terror And you my precious martyr and you my precious lamb and martyr

[@taramaforhaikido7272]

Abuse in and of itself doesn't have to be a problem. It can even be a solution. Stonewall abuse however is conflict avoidance. Which only breeds more conflict and ensures suffering. Pain+resistance=suffering

[@xerxestelevision6666]

On your stinkfist video I commented that I was surprised to see it show up on the playlist. I can’t believe this is here too, but I guess it’s the logical next step.

[@tomauclair5560]

"Invitation to awareness" -- beautiful thought. Thanks again for taking the time to dig deep into Tool.

[@Cheesesteak70-d1v]

You ever notice that we need professionals to react tool ! just proves that it’s not just musically brilliant but psychologically as well! Some people just don’t understand that. Oh well, their loss.

[@charleshewell7089]

My goodness, you are so booksmart! I love therapist who have actually experienced the things they speak to...

[@josephsharketti2173]

You should do "Jimmy". It's all about Maynard confronting his 11 year old inner child.

[@NathanDean79]

I love Tool. This is off their second album. Great song. The album it’s off of is one of those albums you can put on and literally every song on the album is great. Nirvana Nevermind is like that too.

[@spanovich]

I was listening to Undertow the other day and I was actually thinking about your reactions to songs off of Lateralus and it is such a stark difference. There is so much anger and darkness in this album, and the healing you see take place in Tool lyrics over time. An understanding after the fact. So if you listened to Opiate or Undertow and then jumped to 10,000 Days it would be such a huge difference in subject matter and the way it is looked at. He knew what he was writing and what the message was on those albums, but it is the delivery, and you see what growth he has experienced just as we all do. Another one that makes me think deeply about change in perspective, that you could do on your own time, is listen to Judith by A Perfect Circle and then Wings for Marie/10,000 Days by Tool. Both of those are about his mom and how for the better part of his life he watched her struggle. The first is anger at the God she praised in spite of what had happened to her and the fact that she remained devout throughout her life and struggle. The second is an acceptence or understanding of it, and him learning to oet go of thet anger. To be okay with her final passing and the hope she found peace. It speaks to me because my mom came from a religious background and she was in a horrible car accident when she was 15 that led to a life of health issues and later complications. According to her doctors my sister and I shouldn't even be here. She recently passed in 2022 at 61 from issues with her digestive system that built for years due to treatments and medications . I mention these songs because of our different views on religion, but neither of us being religious. She is still like the former song. I see that anger in her and how she has had trouble dealing with our mother's passing. I have anger. We were very close and it came on so quick and I always thought I had more time. A lot in my life made it harder at the time. So I had the moment of cursing everything and being so angry, but I had to find a way to get through that and reframe my thoughts and how I was reacting. I am still hurting over 2 years later and I know there is a pain there that will never end completely, but it does me no good to hold onto just that. It will destroy you. I just find these concepts of growth so interesting and important. Change is the hardest thing to commit to in life. That is why I think we see and say "some people never change." You have to want it and work on it constantly. It takes all of the effort. I will never stop believing it is possible, even if it is unlikely.

[@charoleawood]

an incredible comment! i am the child of a religious devotee whom i struggle to love

[@gregnovotny5230]

Be happy you heard the edited version of the song...

[@NathanDean79]

The lead singer Maynard James Keenan has a pretty cool background. He was a student at the United States Military Academy at West Point at one time believe it or not. He dropped out obviously and then went to a community college in Arizona and majored in Art. The guitar player Adam Jones is a freaking genus and so is the drummer Danny Carey. Both just amazing at what they do.

[@alteraciondeltiempo]

it's not only about sexual abuse. It is a methaphor about how society forces us and conditions usus

[@deancarmichael6293]

Thank you, for doing what you do, the way you do it.

[@scottriddell7893]

The hardest prison to escape is the prison of your mind, the prison of hope.

[@737Parkie]

Damn that’s a tough one. Thanks for powering through.

[@huizilopoxtli9701]

Intentional work, yes! You change your mind, you change your life.

[@edwardrinehart1967]

When I saw Tool on this tour Maynard prefaced this song as a Love Song. I’m sure it was in sarcasm. Powerful learning experience.

[@JacobFink-bb7oy]

These Tool reaction videos are fantastic, well done

[@allensizemore1481]

I've been a Tool fan for a very long time and picked up bits and pieces of this song over the years but needed this reaction to have a better understanding of it. When I was 6 years old (insert the worst thing that comes to mind that a dude can do to a little boy) happened to me. I have had anger and rage issues most of my life and I'm now 45 years old. I have just recently learned to let go a little bit and just let shit be what it is but if there is ever a situation where I need to unload the evil I have buried down deep it is there cocked and loaded, ready to go.

[@paulbrigham359]

Have always seen the line "Have you witnessed that flesh and blood, can't be trusted" as a religious reference to holy Communion. Also the song "Jimmy" on the Aenima album is a natural progression of "Prison Sex's" theme and advances to a point of starting to heal.

[@Jack1021]

This one hit me

[@lambdahmv]

This is my first time commenting on this channel. I attempted to do some “research” by visiting the channel, seeing what it was about, and viewing a list of “therapist reacts” videos. If I understand correctly, this channel is part of a larger public service organization, with Taylor being involved with the “therapist reacts” portion. Apologies to folks reading this outside of the “HeartSupport” organization as my text will be on the longer side and is mostly inquiry-based as opposed to me offering much in the way of contribution. Basically, I am new here and desire to learn more about the channel. My first experience was watching Taylor’s reaction to Tool’s “Stinkfist” video. At first I will fully admit that I was skeptical as to how well the breakdown of the meanings and messages of Tool’s music and lyrics would go when I saw Taylor’s methods of nonverbal communication expressed by her body and face while listening. So, at this point I will admit to being a bit of a curmudgeon at 53 years old and having first seen Tool in concert in the mid-90’s. But throughout the video, Taylor kept making salient points and insightful connections that, I am ashamed to say, missed all these many years. And her epilogue putting the song, in its entirety, into a summary that I feel both made sense and was succinct was most impressive. I followed up with watching her reaction to Tool’s “46 and 2” in which Taylor does an excellent job interpreting through Jungian archetypes, the “collective unconscious”, specifically the “Shadow” in this case. And here I am on Tool’s “Prison Sex” post, where Taylor’s analysis was spot on when referring to the “cycle” of repetitive behaviors and actions by the abused becoming the abusers. I believe in my “research”, I did see a reaction to a Chester Bennington, “Linkin Park” song. I am very curious to watch this video and hear Taylor’s reactions/thoughts, as it is my belief that Chester was one of the most overt singer/lyricists by his ability to to convey exactly what he was feeling and presenting it in a form that others (with similar feelings), could relate to. Someone else who I believe to possess a similar skill set, again that of bringing extremely personal struggles into his music that allow others to attach with, is Eminem. I hope that in the future, some of his work will be dissected by Taylor. In conclusion (I know finally right? Heh). I apologize for my premature judgment of Taylor. I am so glad I was proven wrong by watching/listening to the complete video. Thanks.

[@charoleawood]

check out the artist "Yebba" and her song "My Mind"

[@cytotoxic14]

Haha I love how your reaction is always the teeth showing and scared when it comes to tool…. Try wings part 1 and 2😂😂

[@CatMcCatface]

From your ending comments you might want to check our another band Staind and their album "Break the cycle" I would start with For You and/or Fade.

[@gabrielfernandez8717]

The cycle is described in the song was abused, to abuser, then ending up in prison and being abused again by another abuser. Locked in a prison (literally and metaphorically), with abusers who have themselves most likely been abused.

[@crayb420]

The live extended version mentions the cycle: "Thought I could make it end, Thought I could wash the stain away, thought I could break the circle if I sink right into your skin, so sweet was your surrender, we have become one, I have become my terror for you my precious lamb and martyr" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmHFoIqiZ9B6gJIfeature=shared

[@Useless-girl]

As others said too, make sure to check "H" out next, because that's in my book is a direct resolution to this song. Like breaking this circle. You'll know what I mean once you listen to it. Also, I wanted to recommend a kinda related powerful song about change and empowerment by embracing that change (or that's how I always see this song when I'm at a tricky situation in life) . It's from Puscifer (the Tool singer Maynard's side project) and is called "Momma Said".

[@MikeyV77]

Probably one of the most lyrical disturbing songs. You would never think it if you didn’t read the lyrics cause the most is so good

[@Shawnstradamus]

Me sitting here hearing you say “the words wanna make you go as far away as possible” knowing what lyrics you’re about to hear lol.

[@InfiniteSnake]

I can tell you are a fantastic therapist.

[@soccerwizard975]

The over the rainbow version is wild and fills in a few blanks. I wish that the was the original.