Right in Two & Deep in Thought

[@SDGBiscuitJWilcox]

"Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven conscious of his fleeting time here". Easily, in my top 3 lyrical lines of all time.

[@54nrubnus]

me too.

[@robertjones4361]

Same....absolutely incredible use of words....Maynard is the greatest lyricist of all time

[@andrewj3398]

Agreed!

[@markspooner4883]

Thats why i love Tool. Listen to any Tool song and tell me Maynard aint the greatest lyricist ever. I mean come on, he is friken amazing!!!!

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

"Stir us from our wanton slumber" came out just in time to be the theme for the last two years.

[@markroberts8864]

Amazing percussions in this song..... Danny Carey

[@robertjones4361]

Lauren...first off, you're awesome....you need to take the journey, you're jumping around in periods of time, it's the progression of Tool that is the most mind bending.....the first album is right up your alley, you're a metal head/Rocker....your love of Slipknot and harder bands shows that, the first Tool Album is a straight up Pissed off metal album, and very relevant to the time...90-93 period of thier lives and ours.....they tend to take time in between projects, by the time Aenima came out they were 5 years older and looking at things differently.....it's still a pretty pissed off album, but the cerebral side of Tool was emerging....the lyrics were starting to bubble to the top and people started noticing this was more than pissed off...by the time Lateralus hit, these guys were men, different world.....different lives, musicianship was becoming ridiculous, Justin was comfortable, Maynard had centered and started to really develop his want to be better, go next level persona.......by the time 10,000 days hit, it was another 5 years later......they were seasoned, musically and life wise, Maynard had lost his mother, children had been born, right in two was indicative of the times, Racism had run amuck, respect for life had been lost, Greed was king.....technology was emerging.......and let me tell you hon....13 years later they released Fear Inoculum comes out....and it's a masterpiece, reflective of the times again and reflective of where these men were in life.....a 4 piece metal band with all the members except Justin pushing mid to late 50's dethrones Taylor Swift on the Billboard charts.....it's organic and spectacular......I would suggest the song INTOLERANCE from the first album Undertow......It has everything you Love and will put you in touch with the Roots of this band

[@MaraxisArcanist]

Excellent breakdown there. As a fan of Tool from the beginning I feel like I've grown right alongside them, so I really appreciate their evolution.

[@pwph8361]

I love how puzzled and amused you look when The Maynard says 'puzzled and amused'..... 'Maynard might be doing something'.... haha it took me many listens for this to become one of my favorite Tool songs!! songs with no longevity are instant hits, songs that you love for life take a while to fall for :) oh and I am still here and now a minutes silence for all those that were lost on Sept 11

[@Forty_six_and_two]

Maynard's vocals are just another instrument in the band and you notice each band member has his moment to shine

[@markspooner4883]

Why do you think people left the video. Even your analysis proved the army is the most loyal. We stay for the whole video and we dont skip. I also am not offended about any reactor not liking Tool. Its not an easy band to like. I actually feel bad for people who dont like it or understand it cause the army knows there is no greater band on earth and we feel bad that people are missing out. Once again, love you and the reaction. Cant wait for the next one!!!🤘🤘🤘

[@yorcogal9800]

It will be one of those songs that you listen to in a couple of years and be damn why did I wait so long to listen to this again. It is one of those "grow on you" song.

[@PongGod]

Funny how so many Tool songs end up being like that, huh? I couldn't tell you how many of them I thought were relatively unremarkable after the first listen, but ended up falling in love after the fifth or sixth time.

[@ericreinhard1918]

Crazy, this is probably top 5, maybe top 3

[@christoffsimply3179]

Love you, Lauren! Worry less about us fans being unhappy with you pausing your videos. If we wanted the song uninterrupted we can all find that easily. Obviously Tool shoots for deeper end lyrics and music so it's ok to process it real time. Be honest to yourself in reactions. It is upon your audience to adjust and enjoy. You are worth subscribing to exactly as you are.

[@joescott4778]

Hear hear

[@stevenmiller9419]

I love this song so much I think it's right up there with Stairway to Heaven. "Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven conscious of his fleeting time here". Yet, we choose violence.

[@sammarnold1497]

Tool Army here.., great reaction.. this is a really great song ..just let it grow on you..lol.. it does seem like you really enjoy the Angry Maynard, therefore check out some early Tool.. Anything song from Opiate or Undertow will get you there.., Specifically, Swamp Song ... Crawl Away... Undertow.. etc..👍. Peace Out ✌️

[@TRIUMVIRATEMEDIA]

I actually felt the same when I first heard then all of a sudden it became my favorite song for a month, years after I listened to it.

[@Forty_six_and_two]

I love this song because it reflects how I feel about today's society

[@davidchristopher9704]

Another good review! I always watch entire review. That's the point. Not completely alone on the TOOL journey. Adam Jones is the Guitarist(check out "The Witness") HWAP= angry Maynard Fear Inoculum= Deep Maynard Swamp Song= angry Maynard Trinity= rabbit hole Judith's story is across all Manyard's endeavors(as far as I can tell): "Silent Horizon"- Puscifer "The Patient"- TOOL "Orestes"- APC "Judith"- APC "10,000 Days 1+2"- TOOL

[@seang1015]

I guess I'm awesome!! I like watching many people react to the music that has definitely shaped my thought process throughout life. You're very nice and I think you are doing a great job, thank you for your hard work, and time!

[@paulwellens3324]

Definitely one that grows on you the more you hear it, although has never risen into my top 15-20 from them. Of course it is Tool so still excellent and like a lot of their later (could say mature) songs heavily driven by lyrics (meaning/message). Good to see Ticks & Leeches coming, I'd suggest going back to Opiate EP for Jerk Off (as in type of person) for a full 180 back to early, raw, angry that I think you'd really enjoy (and oh the Maynard).

[@georgeroy7314]

First, I was one of the four who watched til the end (Hooray for me!). Second, you made me laugh several times during this, as you always do. Music, like all art, is meant to be personal. People seek out different things in songs. Stay real, stay self-deprecatingly funny!

[@joshuapayne8811]

Man, i cant wait until she does Wings for Marie I&II.

[@jakefromstatefarm1405]

Tool army, checking in

[@saintscott1741]

I wouldn't worry about the complainers. If we didn't want pauses and reactions, we would just go listen to the song. There's no accounting for taste. I know that's usually used as an insult but it's true. If we all liked the same things, there would be no audience for reactions. Keep em coming and be ok with not liking a Tool song. (There's even a couple I don't like and I've been an avid fan for a couple decades.)

[@imwyrmfood9925]

To me, there will never be anything better than TOOL. Not going to write an essay on how much their art has touched, or helped me through my life, but just saying, I'm about as die hard as it gets I guess. Having said that, even I have my preferences in their songs, even though there isn't a single one I would say is bad. For example, Die Eir Von Satin is worth at least a cursory listen for a look at the humorous side of the band, but that track will probably never enter double digit listens for me. You're allowed to even dislike a track by TOOL. It's almost as though you're your own person with their own thoughts, feelings, and perspectives on things. Fuckin wild huh? Anyways I'll speak for myself when I say I like your reactions, and can appreciate an honest opinion. Keep going. :)

[@JoeD0403]

Being the last real song on the 10,000 Days album (“Viginti Tres” is the last track but it’s just 5 min of sound effects), you kind of need something slower to wrap it all up… especially after “Lost Keys (Blame Hofmann)/Rosetta Stoned”. The album is a trip that gives a needed soft landing with this song.

[@mikemorris2625]

The tribal drum solo is such a awesome part

[@coolhand62]

You're such a goof. Not in a bad way though. 1 becomes 2 becomes 4 becomes 8 and it grows and grows. At first a little, but eventually almost overwhelming. Just like the build of this song. Most Tool fans will tell you the rule is 'the more you listen to a Tool song the more you appreciate it'. This song, Right in Two, definitely falls into the category. I think most people might scratch their heads the first time around, but once you're able to wrap your head around the entire song it plays so much better.

[@Tony-hv6mo]

Towards the end of the instrumental, Danny Carey’s rhythm has 2 close beats and 2 separated beats, symbolizing a division in two. Genius.

[@joescott4778]

"Monkey killing monkey, killing monkey over pieces of the ground..." Chills everytime

[@jeffjones2021]

Just saw Tool again for the seventh time and followed it up with Chevelle and Korn. Right in Two is an instant classic and you will find it in your own top ten Tool songs I promise. #GiveItTime

[@bredding1203]

I agree. I like the song a lot but not one I just throw on to listen to all Willy nilly. They didn’t play it live very often so when it was on a set list it was a cool surprise. Definitely a different beast live. Great reaction as always!

[@Spooked.J]

One of their many greats!

[@shep4life]

Love love love this song!!!

[@heyskipj]

One of my faves! I get lost. I picture the destruction of the earth at the first drop. Maybe even the angels goading us stupid little monkeys along over our petty squabbles. Of course I always stay to the end. Great reaction!

[@Blindkenshi6969]

Love taking the journey with you. Started watching your videos with Chevelle, and was wondering if you'd experienced Tool. I felt as if Chevelle, really channeled their inner Tool on their latest album 😉😉. I also enjoy your commentary.

[@shep4life]

Genius vocals too

[@normantompkins1252]

Tool-eulogy

[@dtpfeiffer]

I might be wrong, but it seemed like you expected something a bit different than what this song is. I have had that happen many times before and it can leave you feeling a bit underwhelmed at first. Sometimes they end up becoming my favorites after that wears off. I love the slow build of this one combined with the lyricism. I won't say it's my favorite, because I could never pick between them all and it constantly changes, but I don't get burned out on this song and I never skip it when it pops up in a playlist.

[@marcavianx5642]

Thanks for your reaction. Given your preference for the "rock out" Tool songs, I had a slight suspicion that your reaction might be a bit less...enthusiastic. One of the other KZbinrs said that the quad (tabla?) drum solo seemed like listening to the world's fastest game of ping pong. Lol, now whenever I listen to this song, I have this visual image of overcaffeinated ping pong players going at it. Question though, would the " right in twoooooo" be considered as a "the Maynard"? It is a long note,after all.

[@FallMatic]

Nah fam right in two is a masterpiece

[@sethjones6102]

I don’t know if you read all these comments but this is one where you should’ve chose to listen to 2nd place in your poll. Rosetta Stoned…talk about a journey! It’s a banger through most of it, it’s psychedelic! Amazing! You will not be disappointed! Just trust me! If you choose to do Rosetta Stoned it’s best understood with the segue Lost Keys Blame Hoffman played before it :)

[@shaunwhelan17]

As long as your honest with your reactions, I don't think 99% of tool fans would be upset! I personally divide tool songs into those that you can rock out to, and ones that you experience. This is one of those that you just experience.

[@sutherlandh2o333]

Check out “right in two (tool cover) - beard of harmont ft. Yann phayphet (live recording)

[@saadfatmi2636]

That cover is the shit. Fucking unreal 🔥🔥

[@ryanyeager1797]

One day you should listen to the albums from beginning to end with the lyrics so the songs are put into context.

[@stephenmorelli6741]

“Idk if Maynard is just watching” lmao

[@deanchapman7632]

Love your commentary...keep it up...🤙

[@cranboogie]

INTENSION

[@t.rexsymonds7969]

Aaaaaaa Maynard’s far away area! Holy fuck I’m cryin! I do not know how your mind works! It’s spectacular!

[@laencleardale]

You need two checklists. One for "where is Maynard today?" and a second for "which Maynard's sing in this song?" 🤣🤣

[@adamking979]

Check out Ticks and Leeches. You won’t be disappointed. Crazy good drumming m. Well… all the member ladies really shine there.

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

There's only 4 of them and you can't leave Adam Jones out! His riffs are haunting.

[@1898scurley]

Thank you for being honest.

[@melvinandrade2682]

Jerk Off has the best "The Maynard"

[@bernardcinco4917]

its okay. most tool songs grow on you the more you listen to it.

[@PongGod]

100%

[@johncarpenter3751]

😂 phoned in his vocals 😵☠️😵☠️.

[@morlokkurak4763]

Lady L, I once saw a bootleg video of Tool in concert. Maynard spent the entire show in the background And in shadow. Talk about far away. By the way, I know why God gave us free will. Truly.

[@robertkidd1268]

"Gotta divide it all right in two" not "Cut it all right in two" I think this song creates questions , thought provoking art is the best

[@linha1023]

im actualy here all the time lol i wanna know what you think, in every pause, not because of you specificly, but because i get mindblown by tool since i was 12, not new to me bur i find it funny when people listens to tool songs the first time ^^

[@Shawn0428]

As everyone else, I very much enjoy your reactions. I would suggest Jerk-off or 7empest, next. I think you would enjoy more of the "angry" Maynard. Thanks for your sincere thoughtfulness in your reactions. :)

[@ianscottt3642]

Some Tool songs take multiple listens.

[@LordParticle]

Yeah, this and forty six & 2 were definitely growers for me

[@brismithejedi]

This song was a grower for me, but it was an extremely slow one. Honestly, I didn't pay much attention to it until I started watching reactors and I began to get a lot more out of the song than I could on my own.

[@SkindrixX]

A little Tip on how to enjoy Tools music to its maximum potential , LET GO OF ALL EXPECTATIONS

[@71seankey]

For angry Maynard try tics and leeches.

[@saintscott1741]

I enjoyed your reaction. I personally appreciate this song for its morality. I don't think its much of a stretch to imagine angels shaking their heads wondering just what God was thinking giving us free will. All we've done with it is fuck up everything we get our hands on and battle to take everything from others. Jealousy is a powerful emotion and it fuels some of the most heinous actions. Right in Two tries to show us an outside view of our desire for everything not ours. To the angels it probably seems very petty.

[@Downstreamphoto]

quads lol, your marching band past is showing 😅

[@clab5864]

Listen while walking at night. It will grow on you.

[@shaunbryan3421]

If your going to do more of the 10,00] days album you have to check out Wings for Marie part 1 and 2. Together. Maynard's mother suffered a stroke when he was 11and I left her bound to a wheelchair. The lyrics simultaneously trash religion but at the same time Maynard only expresses the love for his mother and her beliefs.

[@douglasgonzalez7561]

I can’t speak for everyone but… Who watches a reaction video, but doesn’t stick around for the reaction? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@parvinderrathore1991]

This was the song which introduced tool to me. Watch the Fan Made video by Tyler as well to make sense of the lyrics 😉

[@ralphsnyder9670]

Sweat....start over at the begining

[@Sauerkrautbooger]

so in the chorus its not cut all, maynard sings Cut and divide it all, right in two

[@gabrielmorse9306]

At least you tried. 🤷‍♂️ If come back to it sometime later you might like it more.

[@jasonwerner4335]

Great reaction!

[@loyaluwang4228]

Oh you will like it!

[@stevelaw3886]

I'm pausing the clip myself now. At around the 8m mark... I have the same obstacle here as I have with my partner of 17 years. Yes, it explodes in your eardrums at times. It blindsides you with the odd left hook. But that's why they are top echelon. It's a fucking white-knuckle rollercoaster ride at times. Ofc it's not for everyone, I've got no issue with that. My partner loves Bach, and despite me also knowing more classical music than her, Bach for some reason doesn't float my boat - despite it being just the sort of shit I like - the more notes the better. Solo. Headphones. Never watch a Tool video unless you already know the song. If anyone has questions, ask.

[@jasonwerner4335]

I need to see your reaction to Rosetta Stoned

[@cheapstonegd6296]

This is a very interesting song, what Tool songs would you recommend so far?

[@andrewverrett568]

You want angry do eulogy

[@jayslack41]

If you want angry manyrd listen to ticks n leeches

[@arronknox2884]

check out 7empest, i think its more your style. its a bit long 15min, but its well worth it

[@joshfalls]

You over think the music...

[@creamyy_b9898]

Smoke some pot and listen to it again. you'll be amazed!! ;)

[@vostervooych6286]

Next song INVINCIBLE TOOL

[@HellSpartanZ]

off-topic i know LOL but let's see if you're a true BB fan which is their most popular song Diary of jane or Firefly. i feel it's an easy question tho LOL i mean these two songs r their most well-known songs

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Diary of Jane, by far. Firefly is most definitely not one of their most well-known songs. :)

[@HellSpartanZ]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee heh im pretty sure it is mate you ask people to name a BB song most people will say Firefly & diary of jane & im not just talking about the bb fans im talking overall ;)

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

@@HellSpartanZ Not where I live. :)

[@HellSpartanZ]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee what in usa as a whole or in Maryland LOL im willing to bet $20 if someone went out on the street & said name a song from the band Breaking benjamin i would say a good amount would say Firefly. u might not know this but the song it was a like a meme before memes were a thing just saying ;)

[@Varek.50]

And it says GOTTA DIVIDE IT ALL RIGHT IN TWO. Not "cut and divide"

[@babberification]

I just realized you haven’t done Wings For Marie 1 and 2. Please react to them. Also, I’m begging you for tacos. But yeah, this song is phenomenal describing the fact humans make dichotomies everywhere and that we waste our abilities on dumb shit that’s detrimental to everyone. Wasted blessings.

[@vnnxyz1473]

Again ; Lyrics are correct!

[@voidwraithprime8521]

I know what you mean.

[@LordParticle]

I was just curious, why do your intros always have different lighting compared to the rest of the video?

[@Duck-xy3gx]

probably filmed in advance

[@LordParticle]

That's what I was thinking

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I notice that in some videos but not this one. Hmmm. I'm sitting next to a window my lighting changes with the sun---and the passing cars too. But I do these videos in one sitting. :)

[@ryanford5320]

Definitely one of their slower songs...it's not in my top 10 of TOOL songs. I'm not surprised about your reaction at all..but definitely appreciate it..long ways to go with the Tool journey

[@tonysoto8949]

This is the kind of reaction you get when an individual has the musical palette of a teenager obsessed with self gratification and it wants what it wants. Like a cartoon artist who walks into a Jackson Pollock exhibit and says “dude what the fuck is all that shit framed on the walls?” “Thats not art it’s just a bunch of colors slapped on a sheet of paper” “I don’t get it bro”? My response would be, kindly find your cartoon ass out the front door. This song is an absolute Masterpiece, and seeing this cartoon characters review of the song and how confused and lost she and looking like she’s waiting for this “angry Maynard” to appear is annoying. She seriously needs therapy if that’s the only way she can get off musically.

[@jaysonkelly4830]

Great song…but you’re right. I never seek this song out when I want to hear TOOL. Mostly it’s just a great ending to that album.

[@sgtstank]

It irks me when "lyric" videos can't even get the lyrics right, especially for the chorus/refrain... I mean, c'mon. I still enjoy your Tool reactions, regardless. 😬

[@16dbuse]

Good reaction to a good but uneventful song. Have I mentioned 4°

[@dykodj2800]

react fear inoculum album pleaseeee!!

[@ArgentLeftovers]

He is meant to be in the mix instead of over top of everyone. As he is part of q group effort he sees it as, i dunno, a group effort. If you think that is a bad thing, please don't listen to classical. All those silly instruments playing at the same volume...madness.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Oh I know. I went to the symphony and had to be escorted out.

[@Andy-nl8uq]

10,000 days was the first tool album that really connected with me, The pot drew me in, and then right in two was 'normal' enough to catch my attention. As I've spent the last 15 years absorbing the rest of their catalogue, I find myself less enamoured with the pair of these songs. On their own, there's nothing wrong with them, but when compared to some of their other tracks, to me they're just okay. I won't turn them off, but I don't actively seek them out. I do enjoy the second half of right in two, it feels hopeful to me, and ends the album well. Others have suggested their early stuff; I personally don't really listen to their first album (it's quite 'basic' rock for the time, although Maynard's voice is still awesome), maybe take a look at Pushit (and then follow it up with the live salival version of Pushit - the best live Maynard vocal I've heard for tool). Long comment but great reactions 👍

[@mr.monroe4076]

It's a political song so if you arent into that probably not the song for you?? Idk. I didnt like the song sound wise at first but over time I've grown to love it.

[@chadwhitfield6946]

Don't consider it political as much as about human nature.

[@sonder152]

It's a spiritual song about the human race's relation to both God and to ourselves, how we're stuck at Cain and Able.

[@BackupPanic07]

I completely understand how you feel, as I think Right In Two is their weakest track to date, both musically and lyrically, if I'm being honest. I'd listen to pretty much any other Tool song over this one, including many of the weird interludes they like to pepper between full proper tracks. It certainly gets better in the back half, but not enough to justify the somewhat meh build-up for me personally.

[@hvitekristesdod]

I find this song corny and unbearable 😂 And I’ve felt this way since the first time I’ve heard it. Other Tool fans hate me 😂

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I appreciate your honesty. :D

[@hvitekristesdod]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee Yours too 😀

[@heyskipj]

I'd counter "accessible." I don't want to take a college-level course on Jung psychology every time I want to vibe.

[@hvitekristesdod]

@@heyskipj Accessible is okay. But I think more “pretentious” 😁

[@heyskipj]

@@hvitekristesdod Maynard? Pretentious? Gasp! 😆