Tool Pushit Reaction! - Jersh Reacts

[@jkvinsland]

The Salival version is played with a much different tone, and the lyrics are changed subtly to reflect that.

[@darkchiron]

This song is a really poetic view of a disfunctional relationship. People get stuck in these kind of relationships where the abuse, both physical and emotional, become so normal they either can't or won't face that it's not how a relationship is meant to be. I think you were quite right on how the music helps tell the story of what's going on. At the end you can really hear the chaos as the lyrics discuss finally breaking down and bringing the relationship to a violent end.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

SuperJersh I'm 56 and I just discovered them a year ago. I was hooked from the first listen. To me these guys are my generations Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd . Zeppelin was one of the first to mess around with odd time signatures. TOOL took it to another lever. I love how when the time signatures align the music explodes in harmony and when the time signatures separate it's beautiful chaos. Each of these bands have Great rhythm sections (Bass and Drums) combined with amazing Guitarist and Iconic vocalist/lyrics.

[@kimmernew19]

richard W well said!

[@jeremyryan770]

Have you ever heard music that captivates and tells a story like this anywhere? This has been my favorite since it came out in 96 and I'm glad you did this.version before the salival one. Keep up the good work👍

[@Soljarag5]

after you do the slival version, there is also a version where a fan jumps on stage, and maynard does most of the song while sitting on the guys back

[@ThatRomoDude]

There is a recently released video of Danny Carey on drum cam performing Pnuema from Fear Innoculum live that is an absolute pleasure to watch. The human octopus always impresses

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

It's beautiful. I love his beaming smile in the thumbnail screenshot. It's that moment where Justin, the bassist gestures to Danny, his own excitement. That shared pocket.

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

My favorite video on the internet.

[@floridabelle]

As much as I've heard Tool's music, I get a lot more out of these songs when I listen along with you. 👍❤️

[@SuperJersh]

aw wow thanks! i'm just glad something i'm having fun doing regardless is finding people that get some value out of it, whether it's entertainment, introspection, maybe both, or just to see what my weird brain thinks of when i listen to this stuff lol

[@floridabelle]

@@SuperJersh haha... weird brain.. I have one of those too.

[@thefutureistubes5838]

you got a shoutout in the "Jinjer" reaction

[@floridabelle]

@@thefutureistubes5838 Cool. I wish I could check it out, but that's a band I just CAN'T listen to. Do you have an approx. time frame? If not, thanks for letting me know. That was very kind of you. ❤️

[@thefutureistubes5838]

Right about the ten min. mark. Are you aware of NeonskePetunije channel?

[@jeffmatthews6672]

Until the recent album, they never included lyrics to the music, this was done to encourage people to listen to the music first, and then the listener has the opportunity to delve into the lyrics and interpret and use or not, individually as it pertains to them. So anyone who wants to tell you, your interpretation is wrong or flawed, are mistaken. The songs are tools, for the individual to use on a personal level. Looking forward to your next video.✌🤘🤘

[@SuperJersh]

can't like this enough lol, thank you for checking out the videos :)

[@AM-ko4pi]

This is the correct perception for all art. Thank you for posting this.

[@IceKoldKilla]

Perfectly said. I try to remind reactors of this sometimes. Whatever the obvious interpretation might seem like, doesn't need to be everyone's interpretation. People can always find new ones too.

[@connorsmith377]

Well said, so sick of the toxic assholes who crucify people in the comments for critiquing something “wrong”, absolutely love how deeply he dives into the lyrics in these reactions

[@b4rb4m22]

...now you ready for live version of this track . JUST DO IT!

[@paulwellens3324]

Yes, please also do the live version. IMO better and 1 of best live recordings ever. Vocals are unreal & the pace of the song better matches the meaning I feel (the long build up to ultimate end). No Quarter from Salival also is 1 of best covers ever !

[@zachchristensen1104]

That's my thoughts when it comes to Tool I'm like , you haven't seen that yet or heard that yet Christ just do it already. And so far he's doing a good job

[@johncarpenter3751]

Dude your a freaking genius. The anger gap ... YESS !!!! I’ve been listening to tool since 1996 and you give me a completely different perspective and bring a whole new light on music I have loved for over half my life

[@SuperJersh]

haha thanks i'm glad you're getting enjoyment out of the videos, i don't always find the 'intended' message but that's part of the fun

[@TheRedverb]

I love the sunny greenscreen background contrasted against the tone of this song.

[@tribaltalker1608]

Thanks. Unexpectedly good. I haven't listened to Tool for about 15 years and either I've changed or they got much better! This gave me strong Hawkwind vibes, back when one of their instruments was LSD and their bassist was Lemmy Kilmister.

[@tribaltalker1608]

Even weirder, I've got the album with this track already. Who knew? It's on the Ænima album from waaaay back. So clearly I wasn't ready when I got it.

[@TheRedverb]

@@tribaltalker1608 "Not ready" Premature exposure to a work of art... That is indeed a legit phenomenon, happened to me with a book recently.

[@jonbrockbank9675]

I’ve been listening to Tool since my sophomore year of high school (‘96). They have always been my go-to band whether I’m happy, angry, sad, or whatever. They are the nice warm blanket that is perfect to wrap up in no matter what I’m going through. I love watching first time reactions to what I consider the GOAT, and your reactions are always so well thought out, insightful, and make me think. From one Tool veteran to a newbie, keep up the solid analysis and enjoy the ride. The songs just get better the more you listen to them.

[@chemicalbrotha78]

My all-time favorite Tool song...Third Eye being my #2. They give me goosebumps with every listen.

[@j.r.v.p_14]

You should react to the fan incident with this song. I forget when it was but a guy jumped on stage and Maynard, who had a martial arts background, took him down mid song and held him down whilst continuing to sing for the rest of the song 😂 it’s amazing

[@floridabelle]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/moSXYqKpqZWjg5o

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

I first heard this song in 1997, when I bought the CD, having only heard Stinkfist and H., and the initial fifteen seconds of songs 1-5 on headphones, at The CD Store in Riccarton Mall. Unfortunately, they had just played live in my city, a couple weeks prior and I'd missed it.

[@rhisilver969]

I am glad that the music builds something like a music video in your head, the same thing happens when I really get into a song.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

SuperJersh I highly recommend Maynard's other two bands. A Perfect Circle and Puscifer are also great bands.

[@iamthewalrus.]

Can’t wait to see your Salival version. It’ll blow your mind.

[@naylasierra5765]

When you say that you imagine him walking around in the gap and going into the anger it made me think of the album cover because in the middle it’s the peace of mind but then there’s a gap of black and white and then the black side is all the anger and screams and rage

[@LuckykidA]

Dealing with inner demons by first acknowledging that they are there. Very Jungian!

[@ianscottt3642]

Interesting take, for a first listen. This song grows like mold. Enjoy

[@user-bp1jn3xz9e]

This is why I watch!

[@SuperJersh]

comments like this are why i react! :)

[@Waltergoodboy]

Cool scenario about the black anger void....he does sing at that point I’m somewhere I don’t want be.

[@VatnikSlayer2799]

I think this song is an internal struggle. Introspection. Like in 46 and 2 he talks about his shadow. Which in Jungian philosophy is the dark side of our psyche. The gap is the space between his ego and shadow. There's an excellent live video you can see where a drunk fan approaches Maynard and gets hip tossed. And then he continues to sing the song flawlessly while he pins the dude down.

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

I do love how you make initial assumptions, then rethink them. Very objective.

[@SuperJersh]

thx! part of the fun is literally talking out my thought process as i'm experiencing it, it's one of the reasons why i break it down as the song goes along instead of just waiting till the end, it let's me describe my internal thoughts and how they change honestly instead of getting to the end and acting like i had one whole idea/thought about a song the whole time haha

[@heathleblanc9604]

What if I told you that there is an even "better" version of this song?

[@jmoon6277]

You really have to do the live version. It takes it to a whole new level.

[@adampadilla74]

I am so glad I found your Tool reaction playlist. I appreciate your insight into what the songs mean to you.

[@SuperJersh]

Thx for catching up on the journey. More variety reactions and reviews coming after the new year :)

[@devanhammack695]

there are a few TOOL songs that get me every time... this is one of them. Wings for Marie Part 1&2 also. Crazy good

[@cryax3447]

I agree, the ending part to Pushit is so good, deffently one of my fav's.

[@MusikIsUniversal]

Epic reaction! Very concisely understood and articulated.

[@paulwellens3324]

I always felt the gap referred to the differences between the 2 people in a relationship - noticing that & understanding it means the relationship is not going to work long term, but then staying in / being unable to leave it anyway. Leading to the inevitable uglier end.

[@deadohiosky1701]

Really great first take! I love your thoughtfulness and insight, especially on a first listen. But you really do now need to hear the live Salival version while this is fresh in your mind. In fact, I'm going to go listen to it right now, lol.

[@SuperJersh]

that's a great idea! i hope i take your advice and schedule a recording of it for the channel..... :)

[@chrismontaigne6288]

My favorite lyric is “hands are on my back again” something you think is him hugging himself??. But I find it powerful imagery of him being shoved (pushed) into the gap that he was trying to stay out of. It’s the whole point of the song. Not wanting to be pushed to the point but survival (fight or flight) has been activated by the shove or physical push into the gap

[@IceKoldKilla]

Proper headphones are always recommended for music, especially Tool.

[@SuperJersh]

unfortunately i'm deaf in my right ear, thanks for checking out the video :)

[@kimmernew19]

There is not one bad Tool song IMO as I like them all but Pushit (especially the live version) is one close to my ❤️.

[@josefsieffen18]

Definitely check out the Salival version of this song, if you havent said you are yet. Even better than the studio version, imo, and it has a different emotional take on the meaning. I like to think Maynard goes back and forth with the two emotions a lot, especially back in the day.

[@FatBoySlim696]

You'll have to do the live version from the Salival album

[@thisistheyear99]

Another awesome vid and interpretation. Loved it!

[@PowderedToastMan420]

SuperJersh Nice break down.

[@MostlyCloudy]

the gap reminds me of an emotional flashback. like current abuse reminds of his past abuse.

[@Sr7Sr7Sr7]

I think the hands on his back are his partners hands pushing him into the gap... emotionally abusive relationship.

[@ajfr1n9e51]

Have a go at the Maynards Mom trilogy, enough to make grown men cry!

[@isoul7484]

Judith, Jimmy, 10000 days?

[@zachchristensen1104]

I'm not sure the end I took it as hands on my back again like you're trying to walk away and somebody grabs you from behind cuz then it says survival is my only friend so just as a reaction someone touches your back you're going to react violently back towards it I don't know , that's the way I took it

[@hippy8011]

I interpreted the "staring down that hole again/hands are on my back again/survival is my only friend" portion completely differently. To me, it sounds like he's staring down that giant hole of anger that he cannot come back from, and the other person has their hands on his back pushing him over the edge. Survival is my only friend - he's feels like something in him or the relationship is about to die, but he's being yeeted off the cliff - only one thing to do. He's got to kill the other person.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

SuperJersh for Live performance, after you do Pneuma off of Fear Inoculum, you have to react to Danny's just released Vic Firth drum cam. It's three diferent camera angles and the audio sounds as good as a studio recording. A great mix and watching the Octopus is mesmerizing. Here's the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTWhn-EfLiNf6M

[@PowderedToastMan420]

If you can believe it the Salival version is better IMO.

[@munkhammer1880]

richard W Not necessarily better, just a lil different mood. On most days I prefer the studio version

[@IceKoldKilla]

I go back and forth but in general I do love the live version more. I love the use of tabla and I believe Alotta (Danny's tabla teacher. Danny is the drummer) helped with it live, on that recording. Definitely went on tour with them back in the day. Not sure how many shows though.

[@kaekazakas4597]

Tool - Crawl Away Tool - Aenema

[@joshnielsen9607]

Pushit live 7.8.98 🙌🏻

[@PowderedToastMan420]

SuperJersh are you planning any Zeppelin or Floyd soon?

[@SuperJersh]

definitely planning on it, as far as how soon the near future is focused on finishing out tool/deftones, continuing to dabble in pop/rap and then trying to figure out if people want a perfect circle or puscifer more haha, i'll definitely be sneaking some one offs of multiple bands in all the time to see how i respond and how viewers respond :)

[@PowderedToastMan420]

@@SuperJersh I'd recomend Rage Against the Machine. You're a guitar player and I think that you'll be blown away by their guitar player Tom Morello. He makes sounds that come out of his guitar that I've never heard from any other guitarist. Adam Jones (TOOL) played in a high school band with him. Great drummer and bassist in this Rap Rock/Metal band and a vocalist that Spitz Hard Barz that are political and thought provoking. ✌

[@ReagonL0L]

This song is primarily about an abusive relationship. But also maybe poop fetish.

[@outofme1576]

You need to do the Salival version. I like it way better.

[@dangerkeith3000]

This song reminds me of my first (and only ) marriage.

[@Soljarag5]

One of my ears has been clogged all day, and I immediately thought of you ;)

[@SuperJersh]

👂

[@AJ-kj1go]

this guy gets it

[@SkindrixX]

Still having to re-click the bell everytime i come to your channel ,yours is not the only channel that i am having this issue with,i cant figure it out.

[@americanhwyflower]

That happened to me recently. I thought i unclicked it by mistake but now I'm not so sure.

[@SkindrixX]

Im not getting any notifications either, i literally have to come to his channel to check for new content.

[@SuperJersh]

sularetal987 From what I can tell in analytics on my end, people are turning on notifications for my channel but are NOT turning on overall KZbin notifications so that may be preventing you from getting them. Best I can say is double check those settings for KZbin overall and/or follow me on Instagram and Twitter where I post thumb nails for the new videos

[@SuperJersh]

Carmen of the Village See my reply to sulateral for my recommendations for notifications :)

[@garydonais758]

Thanks for the PSA.

[@aaronbeal6041]

Why is there an anger hole to jump into, Jersh? What took place? Carl Jung knows. Why is it one would feel disconnected? Disenfranchised? The dissonance leads to dysfunction. Analyze causality, not affect. Step Ya Game Up

[@danielrenner5632]

Pushit = Push it / Put shit, (Push it on me, put shit on me) You should do Fear Inoculum. Like your videos a lot.

[@ivayloiliev620]

Klone - Immersion

[@shieldsup4927]

Please react to Nightwish but - Ghost Love Score live at Waken 2013

[@lindsayrobin86]

One thing that has struck me in all of these reactions is that you seem to be very intelligent, both intellectually and emotionally. You think deeply, introspectively, and quickly. Just want to throw some respect your way because that's not an incredibly common quality in my experience. Also, Descending next, please.

[@SuperJersh]

thx for the kind words and for checking out the channel! :)

[@paulmartinez5542]

You really need to react to the live version. Its so different. Better in my opinion

[@LuckykidA]

This song is just TOO good. Great reaction Mr. SuperJersh!

[@SuperJersh]

thx!

[@LuckykidA]

@@SuperJersh I wonder if MJK never intended this song to be deep and it's simply describing how frustrating it is to shop at the GAP?

[@uBoBaMnupa]

Ehts - Pourquoi

[@Bloodyglove9939]

Jersh....comment on the fact that there is like 90-95% hit after hit after hit. Every song is amazing- almost. I have bought albums where i like 2 out of 13 songs. Tool Albums are awesome where you like 9 out of 10. Consistent from album to album

[@SuperJersh]

i have thoughts on this and when i do my top 10 favorite tool songs list and album ranking i'll likely discuss that

[@jaydale9097]

u get how tool marries music and lyrics unlike any other band, except pink Floyd. MJK even deeper than Roger Waters.

[@shawnsmith4279]

Rosetta stoned?

[@PowderedToastMan420]

SuperJersh are you planning any GRUNGE (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Alice in Chains) soon?

[@SuperJersh]

same answer to your zeppelin/floyd question haha

[@michaelfoley1928]

Bottom....you must review that before you move to Anything else. It is the first real tool masterpiece and a sign of what the band was to become.

[@PPTheKop]

Shit on me!

[@marcovanveen5287]

👏👏🙌👍

[@preziveoklot]

"Staring down the hole again, hands are on my back again" is a direct call back to "Prison Sex" from the Album Undertow. Give it a listen, it`s another dark Masterpiece of theirs.

[@kevinbrown9478]

Some of those lyrics u were reading was incorrect I believe.

[@kevinbrown9478]

Ok so I tried to research it. To make sure and most sites say what you did but I did see several other different variations of the part I was commenting on also. And none were what I have had printed up from over 14 years ago. And I did go find those and I have listened to it to compare which was right. And I'm convinced it's what I had printed up. I'm not sure why there are some many variations of this part. Maybe cuz of difference in salival and this one. But it's only in this version it is said. So it's strange. But I'm gonna put on headphones and listen to it that way and I will come back and say what I "think" it is. Now that after so many years I'm questioning it. I wanna be sure.

[@kevinbrown9478]

Ok so I printed lyrics up from the toolshed.down.net site in 2006 and it said at that time, cuz it currently skips over this part sorta. And I feel like what I have from back then sounds correct. But..... You still love me, you still love me, but you didn't think, pushit on me You still love me, you still love me, but you didn't think, pushit on me..... Now I could be totally wrong. Cuz who am I to say what it really is. But anyone reading this. Do you guys think this is right or no?

[@robertharshman8988]

Jersh, how long are you going to keep fighting back the feelings you have for Tool? Sooner or later your gonna have to give in and admit that you love Tool. That thier music has ruined listening to the rest of the crap out their. So just give in already. And while your at it do Puscifer Agostina please and welcome to the Tool army.

[@БълхатаНаКоткатаНаНикиБанков]

Igorrr: ieuD

[@rx7dude2006]

The "Gap", could also be referring to the woman bits luring him in.

[@kinsa7]

uhm... ur looking a bit too far into it, its about and abusive relationship

[@gurglinghermits3043]

I don’t think he’s looking into too much. The only context clue that says this is about a relationship is “and you as well my dear.” He still managed to decipher the abstractions and emotions.

[@kinsa7]

Gurgling Hermits thats not true, you can pretty much infer its ab a relationship from most of the lyrics, metaphors are used but aren’t applied literary everywhere

[@Qliphirot]

AEnima has a lot of jugian lyrics. It is about an inner abusive relationship, it's all within the author.