Satire done right! ~ TOOL - OPIATE~ [REACTION!]

[@terrygray8016]

The fact they played this at a Scientology event live is priceless, the video of it is epic with good audio

[@czechweasel]

Lol what event is that need to watch it

[@EiriUesugiKun]

@@czechweasel If you have not yet found it, here's a link to Tool Live @ Scientology Pavilion,Hollywood,CA (23/24.04.1993)[Full Show].: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqjTp5mGfNmml8k Setlist is in the description. Maynard baa'ing in between songs.

[@victor_.]

@@czechweasel kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGq4hXyOiqx3gtU

[@opiatesmile]

Got a link?

[@MostlyCloudy]

Ahhh yes. It's time for mass with Rev. Maynard. 😎

[@sarahdavis5430]

I've always heard this song as having a strong tone of sarcasm and condescension

[@Skullzrapper]

I feel that lol 🤘

[@JasonLevine1178]

"Opiate" is most likely a reference to the Karl Marx quote "Religion is the opiate of the masses" and early MJK was very hostile towards religion in general (he mellowed as he grew older). So while a lot of later Tool songs have double or even triple meanings behind the lyrics, this early stuff is pretty straightforward. It's a screed against people who trust in their invisible sky friends to get through life and how they are taken advantage of by religious leaders. I don't think the drug definition is used here other than the reference to Marx. The hidden track is much more drug forward :)

[@Len_M.]

That pretty much happens to everyone, almost. You start as a militant Atheist, then you wake up one day in your late 20s/30s. That youthful 10ft tall and Bulletproof feeling is gone, and you start having friends and classmates die. Ultimately, the idea of Religion (that you perhaps found intriguing) starts creeping in more and more. That is how it went for me at least. I started in a Christian Reform School Kindergarten as a Kid and decided to go home at recess one day (we lived right across from the Kindergarten/Elementary). I just wasn't feeling it. I transferred to the regular Public School System, and didn't look back. I still have the Bible they gave me. I found the Book of Revelations fascinating, and always loved Movies like The Sign, Stigmata, Constantine, etc.

[@hank35682]

The 2nd half of the song is called: the gaping lotus experience, their 1 of 2 hidden tracks, the other being Maynard’s dick which is the hidden track from L.A.M.C. off Salival, which you’ve already reacted to

[@benbeesley4277]

So glad you listened to all of Opiate EP! If you're looking for more songs to listen to before tackling Fear Inoculum, I definitely recommend you check out the rest of Salival; there are some great tracks on that one such as their cover of Led Zeppelin's "No Quarter"; its one of those covers, similar to NIN's "Hurt" sung by Johnny Cash, where it is arguably better than the original. Hope you give it a listen!

[@T1cksandLeeches]

I think the APC version of "Imagine" is the same way, honestly. Just brings such a good, dark energy to the song that ruined the original for me.

[@eggstu]

Haha yes, I'm so glad you heard the "secret song" at the end!! I love Tool

[@Skullzrapper]

Nothing is secret in a KZbin video haha. I miss those surprises back in the CD days 💯

[@chrislong1629]

@@Skullzrapper So true, Disgustipated was actually track 69 on the Undertow CD, but shows as track 10 on the digital version...

[@jeanineluedemann4049]

I love Tool Tuesdays!😁

[@IsilZhaSB]

"Is he comparing religion and drugs." It's playing off of Karl Marx's famous quote that religion is "the opiate of the masses."

[@Gideonite]

In all credit to Skullz he said the “saying” he just didn’t reference Marx.

[@lunarconduit]

Religion is a drug. Faith is a measure of potency.

[@jamesrountree3991]

Nieche!!!

[@spooderman8064]

Karl Marx isn't exactly a role model, him saying anti religious things does not change how communism and socialism are still a religion he's pushing.

[@IsilZhaSB]

@@spooderman8064 Who here said a word about that? The song is about blind religious devotion and titled "Opiate" from the famous line. That's it. It's just where the title came from.

[@MostlyCloudy]

Hidden track is what that last song is. Common thing in the early 90s. Tucked way deep at the end of a CD.

[@dannynandez7417]

Fear inoculum LFG! What a time to be listening to this album 😁

[@zak2986]

Asking again to check out the song Passenger by Deftones, in which Maynard sings with Chino. So good 🤘

[@blakecotter3960]

Hey man, I’ve been binging the hell out of this Tool series on your channel and I’ve enjoyed it much. You have a way of interpreting these songs in ways I couldn’t have thought of myself, and I’ve grown up listening to them since I was a toddler. Just wanted to let you know as a fan of Tool that you’re killing it with these…also doing it chronologically pleases the Tool snob in me

[@Skullzrapper]

I appreciate you watching brother! Yeah they are definitely a one of a kind band! I'm grateful I've been able to experience them this way 🌀

[@briancoller7760]

Skullz is the shit

[@timmosley9068]

You're right on the comparison. He's going back to Karl Maex who said religion is the opiate of the masses

[@briancoller7760]

I humbly request that you consider doing the studio version of Pneuma when you get to Fear Innoculum. It's a very different experience than the drum cam

[@Skullzrapper]

Done! 🤘

[@benjaminburris8982]

Congratulations. One album left.

[@Letskickitup]

The first time the gaping lotus experience caught me off guard and scared the living crap out of me. For a moment I thought I die only to laugh my ass off the next moment. Truly memorable. 😂🙏 Not to mention I was high as a kite..

[@Zapdos964]

Can’t wait for Fear Inoculum! ♥️🤘

[@PowderedToastMan420]

F.I. is an awesome concept Album. Can't wait for your take. ✌️

[@ted1976hailspiralout]

🤘🏻🌀 I’m really looking forward to your FI reactions, it’s Tool at a different level musical. I think it’s wise to hold off on Opiate2 as it’s their most up to date track release.

[@Skullzrapper]

Exactly! 🤘🌀🔥

[@geoffharkins9336]

I feel Sweat is the album’s silent killer in many ways. Give it a few more listens and let it sink in…which I’m sure you will…Loving this journey you’re on. Get the pen ready for FI. It’s a long one.

[@chrisgriffin2579]

Playing at the scientology center was the biggest "Fuck you!" And I'll always love Maynard for it.

[@wendylynn7117]

Love how you explain things you rock lovely skullz...love it thanku so much love and God bless always x

[@floridabelle]

Yippee...onward to Fear Inoculum.

[@mybrotherjames8579]

I remember when lateralus came out a huge criticism of the album was Maynard’s vocals. They we weren’t as guttural and emotive as previous albums. I’ve been playing rock guitar and drums since ‘92… I didn’t really feel that critique. My ex wife and current wife are professionally trained singers, they think what he does now is far more complex and difficult.

[@christinapeck966]

Hey hey skullz 🙋🏻‍♀️I’m here for it 🎶music is life 🎶I love me some old TOOL 🤘🏽can’t wait for Fear Inoculum ✌🏽

[@benmacdhui]

Religion as the Opium of the People / Opiate of the Masses is a quote from Karl Marx. Quite a number of the songs on Undertow were during the same era

[@robynreiser]

He IS talkin' his sh*t. He's absolutely right, too. Too many ppl look to give up their reins to feel better but so many ppl are looking to take advantage of them.

[@paulkardash2991]

Righteousness my friend.. I love this one... looking forward to fear (innoculim)

[@StayAtHomeGamer9000]

your reaction to the "hidden track" was awesome (i had it on a CD as a teen and it was track 99)

[@original696sin]

I’m glad you’re finally getting to FI. I think you’ll be surprised in the growth. It’s a huge jump in my opinion. Especially from this album.

[@hunterfitch5951]

Here for it, with a chocolate hangover!

[@MrRandypanthegoatboy]

I honestly love this track so much!! It’s definitely giving the middle finger to about EVERY evangelist!!! I mean, I gotta agree with that sentiment as well.

[@Skullzrapper]

Yeah this is definitely my favorite on the EP! 🔥

[@MrRandypanthegoatboy]

Yeah, man!! I only hope like crazy that you don’t slide into an existential depression after you’ve finished Fear Inoculum like about EVERY long-termed TOOL fan ( or maybe it’s just me ?!? 😂🤣 ), cuz you have no new TOOL to listen to!!!! Or, perhaps, you will do what I did, and then just check out about every damned live performance ever?!?

[@joealvarez8733]

This track takes me back to when I ended up in rehab, and every morning at motivation meeting my buddy Byron and I would get up and facilitate... opening with our rendition of this song, our councilors thought we were singing a positive song cause we'd change a couple of lyrics... LoL 🤣😆🤣

[@Skullzrapper]

That's amazing! 👏 👏 👏

[@joealvarez8733]

@@Skullzrapper thanks, Bro...

[@chrismontaigne6288]

The early philly show really does this era justice

[@fkuchta145]

When you finally reach the end of your TOOL journey, make sure you check out the song The Witness by Adam Jones! It includes both Danny and Justin from TOOL and is essentially an instrumental TOOL track.

[@dougmccreery3671]

I have completely enjoyed all of your reactions as you've gone on your Tool journey. They are such an awesome and unique band. I highly recommend that before you move on to Fear Inoculum, that you check out You Lied and No Quarter off of Salival. They may be cover songs, but they are TOTALLY TOOL, and your journey is incomplete without them.

[@k-helv8682]

You have to do the Salival album before Fear Inoculum!

[@Skullzrapper]

I've done a few off Salival already! I'll probably finish it up after F.I 💯

[@Sauerkrautbooger]

As you said, don't forget the new version

[@el-violador]

I love this song. It sounds like Ænima era Tool and probably could have made the cut for it. It's funny but can also be listened to seriously. The musicianship is immaculate but still has that anger. Almost like the metamorphosis and cleansing they've endured (Ha! Get it!) coming to fruition. I love the use of religious imagery in this song. So many biblical idioms all used to call out the disgusting practice of blaming people's misfortune on a lack of faith. Preying on the desperate and broken not by lifting them up and supporting them but to point the finger at the victim. I'm not sure if I'm over thinking it but the line "he has needs. Like I do. We both want. To **** you" sounds like a shot at predatory people of faith. It feels like a stretch though as the theme starts to loose focus Great reaction again. It's been a real treat to see someone have as much enjoyment from this group as I have

[@rainerader1182]

I have to add that if you were social and young in this time there were drugs everywhere you went and you got used someone high on something. One time, a guy walked past me came back, ran his hand through my hair, said dude your red hair is 50 shades it’s so trippy and hugged me😊

[@Jared209]

Here for it 🔥🔥🔥

[@Jared209]

Great reaction fam 🤟😎

[@Skullzrapper]

Appreciate you fam! 🤘

[@thepooz7205]

Respect for showing restraint to get to know Opiate before doing the recent remake. You will appreciate it more if you manage to become familiar with the original enough to notice the more subtle differences.

[@mmcintosh8056]

Hey Skullz, you should react to the tool vids of their released singles as they are also the insane. Even as a repeat viewing it’s worth it.

[@graymain]

Maynard is a lyrical genius:)

[@ericgoodwinart]

Soooo… next week is Fear Inoculum, right?? Been really looking forward to it!

[@douglasennis7291]

Totally using The Doors The End

[@rainerader1182]

I think this is about trading one addiction for another. I’m a long time Tool fan. In the 90s was the beginning of opiate addictions, I don’t think anyone didn’t know someone addicted. All of sudden all these religious rehabs popped up. All of us sudden if you were social, you were running into reborn Christians. None of it was my thing, I remember it well😊

[@angiemsmithnz]

I’m enjoying the Tool journey you’re on. Probably already heard this, but you really should read or listen to Maynard’s Autobiography (if you haven’t already) Might shed some light on some of the narratives.

[@RailfanJason]

You gotta do the Salival album before Fear Inoculum

[@kropking]

It's about time you tried a new flavor of C4, Mr. Frozen Bombsicle. 😂 The Starburst flavors are pretty good, too, if you haven't tried them yet. I gotta say Midnight Cherry is my favorite though. 👍

[@Skullzrapper]

Starburst? 🤮 I'm good. I'll try the cherry though lol. Cheers!🤘

[@shanesturgill75]

Man oh man, I'm excited for FI!!!!!!

[@billyowen9800]

Yes he is referring to religion as the "opiate" a way to escape responsibility, problems, shortcomings ect. Pretty much nailed it man.

[@billabong3549]

Crazy to hear him pull the ending of that scream off live. That sucking sound is unnerving af

[@RolyB5]

Hidden tracks were a thing on CD's and LP's, gaping Lotus Experience its called.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Skullz found another HIDDEN TRACK. AWESOME.

[@Skullzrapper]

No stone unturned 🤘

[@mybrotherjames8579]

Your face when Maynard says “it’s kinda funny until he pisses on your lighter.”

[@RubenRodriguez-qh2dx]

Why yes Skullz Religion is the OPIATE of the Masses😁😂😂😂 Great reaction brother, see you on Fear Inoculum 🤘🏼🔧🤘🏼

[@PowderedToastMan420]

OPIATE².

[@Blaine0512]

Too Tool for school 🫠

[@JaviBee]

*insert karl marx quote*

[@robertgresham3489]

The look on a millennials face when they discover "hidden track" is priceless. See, that end was the hidden track. In the 80s and 90s, band would include these usually after 5 minutes or so of dead air after the final track on a cd as kind of a wink to the fans. Some bands would do something tricky where they'd have a bunch of dead air tracks at the end of the cd followed by their hidden track. It's typically something fun and kooky and not at all serious or fitting with the tone of the CD. Check out the hidden track on Green Day's Dookie CD. Not all CDs had them but when you found them, you felt like you found some really cool secret.

[@heyskipj]

Here goes. Good song, but I'm missing the writing Maynard found in later songs. It's hard to pin it. I get the message in Opiate, but I don't feel it. Maybe too straightforward. When Maynard yells, "...to rape you!" it's jarring, but expected like a jump scare in a horror movie. He's also singing directly to "you" but it doesn't feel as universal, relatable, deep, or as engaging. When I listen to, "WHY can we not be sober?" I could talk 10 minutes on the delivery of "Why?" The different angles of suffering in Prison Sex derives empathy I never fully considered. Or the sweet, "Twice as clear as heaven... Twice as loud as reason." Followed by "Half as..." when the undertow hits. Forward. Let's go!

[@kevinb-rad20]

Are you gonna react to Opiate2 before starting Fear Inoculum?

[@EiriUesugiKun]

9:22 - "The Gaping Lotus Experience" :D I had a friend once he took some acid Now he thinks he's a fire engine It's okay until he pisses on your lighter Kinda smells kinda cool kinda funny anyway satan, satan, satan... I had a friend once he took some ecstasy Tried to marry me and every one in the room He was sort of loving kinda caring, kinda tried to fuck my lazy boy It got a bit messy all over the curtains, arm chair covers, throw pillows, and carpeting satan, satan, satan... I'm getting bored again...

[@brentwalker5726]

Opiate has always been my favorite song on this EP. It really hit home for me, especially in my teen years. Religion was never a big part of my life and I identified myself as an Atheist when I was around 8 years old. At 12, my family moved from the SF Bay Area to a small town in the Northwest US where most people belonged to one particular religion. I was never shy about being an Atheist and we all know how mean 12-13 year old kids can be. I was bullied mercilessly for nearly 2 full years because I wasn't in their church. This song spoke to me in a way no song had before. In a way it made the bullying more tolerable. It helped me laugh at them. Its amazing how a silly song can make such a difference in a kids life. Its one of the many reasons I love music and especially Tool as much as I do.

[@Skullzrapper]

Sorry that happened to you bro. Music is a great way to cope with the BS life throws at you sometimes 💯

[@brentwalker5726]

@@Skullzrapper for sure. I got things figured out as I got older but being the "new kid" was hard for me. I'd always gotten along with people and had lots of friends before that. I spent a couple years where my music was my "friends". It certainly helped keep me sane. Eventually everyone grew up and quit messing with me.

[@Skullzrapper]

Kids suck 😂

[@philipanthony763]

I like to pretend he is a cult leader... 😅 the tool cult leader... and this is a him telling us he acknowledges these facts...

[@damonwood02]

Have to do opiate2 after this 🤟🏼

[@mactireliath2356]

Christ defined as the symbol of the Cross. Not as an instrument of torture, but as the intersection between Kairos and Chronos; to have the internal experience of revelation be bright enough to blind. That’s REAL apotheosis. Not some middleman spewing out his rhetoric. It’s a song that is always relevant. To me, that’s the most important element of their choosing this song to rerelease.

[@mikelary88]

Is it Tuesday yet??

[@darkhoundslobber2028]

I am surprised you didn't mention Maynard's relationship with his mother during this reaction. Perhaps his anger and disdain for organized religion (in this case his mother's Christianity) and how it can chew people up and spit them out has something to do with the lyrics here; that's my take at least. Sure, he later came to understand what she got out of it (which is about where I am at with regards to my religious mother, via a similar journey to Maynard's), but back then he absolutely despised the church she belonged to, and probably extended that feeling to religion in general.

[@morrisgautreau6704]

Satire is a dying art! Too bad too, I love me some good satire!

[@timfarrow1545]

I cant take him like that! its against regulations...

[@morrisgautreau6704]

@@timfarrow1545 🤣

[@timfarrow1545]

@@morrisgautreau6704 i agree satire is my favourite type of comedy...there are some who call me... Tim?

[@morrisgautreau6704]

@@timfarrow1545 Hello Tim!

[@ExUSSailor]

The title is taken from Karl Marx's famous quote, "Religion is the opiate of the masses."

[@EiriUesugiKun]

3:44 - "Religion is the opiate of the people/masses" -Karl Marx, 1843.

[@TraditionalHippie]

This is where I started. Maynard hating religion, and taking quotes from the atheist Karl Marx. The betrayal he must have felt from the people around him professing “the faith” must have been traumatic. That’s the only explanation for this bitter straw man. Lateralus came out, and I believed he had turned a corner. Reflection is certainly a song about faith. Then came Judith from APC. A song mocking those close to him. He’s such an asshole sometimes (most of the time). But wait, 10,000 Days come out, and he invokes the Father and the son to carry his mother home??! Man, even if he calls the congregation Judas that’s an improvement! Fast forward to Fear Innoculum, and he is “exorcizing” and calling out evil. It took a long time, but Maynard came around.

[@adampowell5986]

This has always felt like he's going after fake ass preachers.

[@weshooser2165]

You got the lyrics wrong, the lyrics go "Jesus Christ why don't you come save my life now open my eyes blind me with your light now, Jesus Christ won't you come save my life now open my eyes blind me with your lies now," I didn't mean to say you got the lyrics wrong, sorry I meant to say the source you got them from was wrong

[@feedthemachine99]

Maga theme song,yeah I said it

[@abeal5188]

Different take on a 12 step program, yes?😂

[@rainerader1182]

The religion is coming back and it’s judging all of us

[@toddwesterback9052]

Could he maybe be mocking the famous tv pastors that claim to heal and that only they can help you get to heaven by giving them money by basically worshipping and following them? Blinding people with false words and false sense of hope just to get rich? 🤔 I could be way off. Lol

[@danellwein8679]

religion and drugs .. .not that much of a difference .. music does reveal the soul ..

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

"Religion is the opiate of the people" Karl Marx Good idea to listen to FI before you do Opiate²

[@mathiasoverstreet1872]

OMG, dude! I’m not sure what your journey has been, but not everything is equated to drugs. Sometimes it’s about other “opiates for the masses” such as religion. Stop equating everything to drugs!

[@hunglikeahorse---fly]

Hellyeah first time catching you live!!!