Therapist know's who "Jimmy" is by Tool

[@zazzblazzeymatazz]

How she has gone all around "Right In Two" has to be a statistic impossibility at this point.

[@Erik-bd6ll]

I think right in two is easy to understand for me, mainly cuz the fan music video. It’s just bout how society is divided right in two ya know. And it’s the angels looking down on us being disappointed in how we’re treating the earth and each other

[@zachchristensen1104]

I don't think it's a matter of easy to understand it's more of a matter of the story it's telling and the lesson to be learned

[@lottt86]

H. and Push It are far more relevant for a therapist to react to.

[@Erik-bd6ll]

@@lottt86 I actually don’t know the meaning of those ones, do u?

[@dandanthetshirtman9314]

She'll get to it... Plenty of content

[@mikegalifos7145]

That bass is sick. No weak links in tool. Everyone is absolutely amazing

[@bradhaines3142]

this album is kinda peak for them too

[@gimphandjeff]

Adam is not a good guitar player. He recycles riffs, hasn’t improved in 30 years, and is the weakest link during live shows. He almost ruined a show I went to because he was off time and couldn’t nail the Rosetta Stoned solo.

[@Zpanadero]

@@gimphandjeffnice bait

[@yukinagato1573]

​@@Zpanadero Totally. Lol

[@hoosierjtf]

​@@gimphandjeffnot good? Lol and you are sitting home on your phone, without Adam the best band of this generation doesn't exist.

[@iamkilroiyo]

You can see why Tool has such invested fans. He's a really interesting guy.

[@CappuccinoZilla]

They* are

[@totally100darthvader7]

@@CappuccinoZilla I think it was a joke in the same form of Beavis referring to Phil Anselmo as "Pantera"

[@Filterdeez]

"till one and one, are one, eleven" is such a powerful line. He is taking his adult, hurt self and his innocent, young self and bringing them back together. They are two halves of a whole, so in this case 1 + 1 = 11. Thats my interpretation

[@aperfecttool462]

To my younger self: You never deserved to be bullied and then have that ignored by a deeply flawed system.

[@billybarr5029]

If your experience lines up with mine, it wasn't ignored but tacitly encouraged by the very people that should have protected

[@keldonpremuda2494]

An unsung hero amongst Tool songs here.

[@djaxupjazz]

the first song by Tool that really got me into them. The rest of Aenima intrigued me first listen, but Jimmy really made me Toolhead.

[@jameslovekamp8028]

This album brings my right back to my teens. Struggling with my homosexuality in a tiny Midwestern town. I was so full of self hatred and loneliness. Tool really helped me get those feelings out.

[@50NewEyes]

There is no better therapist than Tool…..🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@garrettmarshall1288]

I think by the end the Child was leading the Adult: “Hold your light, Eleven; lead me through each gentle step by step…” His adult self is asking his child self to guide him back. The adult self is the one with the trauma. In this case I’d say he’s re referring to “The Child”(eleven) before it has “the trauma.” Eleven knew who he was and once the event happened he grew further away from that self. Now after years of the trauma exacerbating, his Adult self is calling for Eleven to guide him home; back to who he was and to be come who he will be.

[@Tekkadan-IBO]

Till 1, and 1, are 1, 11... Lyrical genius there. so beautiful. to reconnect with that 11 year old child and heal that trauma to become one and whole again. 11 is when his mom made the decision to send him to live with his dad in Michigan. She wanted him to live a normal childhood and be a kid rather than wait on her and take care of her as much as he did. Least that's what my memory recalls from his book.

[@themillera9]

This track always hits hard, but you really have to understand that when it came out we Tool fans had NO idea of what it was talking about. We didn’t know anything about Maynard’s mom or his life before the band, and they were notoriously secretive about their lyrics and song meanings. It was really a trip years later when we started getting details in songs like Judith and Wings 1&2 (and also information in the media, etc.) to then go back to this track and have it run me over like a freight train.

[@toeyyy8412]

Facts! 🙌🏼

[@malin9314]

Yeah, it was a very different experience for sure. We didn't even have lyrics back then. But thanks to the Toolshed message board we eventually managed to get the lyrics (almost) right!

[@toeyyy8412]

@@malin9314lol most of us just sang the song wrong before we had complete access to the internet 😂

[@themillera9]

@@malin9314 it probably says something about me that I can recall, word for word, sections of the FAQ, despite having not looked at it for at least 15 years.

[@toeyyy8412]

@@malin9314 Even though I know the lyrics, I consistently get the consistency of the riverbed wrong anyway 😂 but how many times were we all like "wait! What did he just say?!" Rewind, nope rewind it again 🤣 Rosetta Stoned um Nope lol can't do it 🤯 Mercy Maynard! 🏳️

[@jasonschaub30]

My mother was stricken with cancer when I was 11, died when I was 13. I like to pair A Perfect Circle's "Judith", and Tool's "Wings for Marie" as Maynard's anger, and then acceptance of the situation with his mother. Two very powerful pieces of music, that help me to this day.

[@digs8819]

I'm right there with you brother. My mom got cancer at the age of 6 and died when I was 9. Tool & APC in a weird kind of way has always been very therapeutic for me.

[@cmdrprimordia7509]

I cry just about every time I listen to wings. I don't even have a relatable experience, but the sheer beauty and power and love....

[@mmatthews90]

This reaction just might have helped me more than all of the therapy, Tool analysis, and self-work I've done in my entire life, combined. I'm at a loss for words. Thank you and Tool so much 😭 🥰

[@Yvonne-rb6mb]

Your reaction to Wings 1&2 was the most honest, raw, and real reaction I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability and honest emotions.

[@ceejundersiege]

My childhood was filled with so much repression. To reunite with yourself as both child and adult is liberating. MJK and TOOL keep giving us exactly what we need--even those parts of us that we've forgotten.

[@TubeSteve420]

The next song MUST be Right in Two! 🙏🏼

[@lokidecat]

His birth name was James Herbert Keenan. He took on "Maynard" as a nickname in the military based on a fictional character he had made years earlier. So yeah, Jimmy is definitely him.

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

Makes you wonder if he similarly adopted that name, so to retire James/Jimmy, as that name was tied to a him that no longer exists on account of his mom becoming paralyzed. Or maybe not so much "retire", but bury/lay to rest...

[@Huge.Master_69]

jimmy is himothy

[@milomrebloc1770]

I always knew Tool was deep and healing. But it wasn’t until watching Taylor that I understood why.

[@brianwhitley2609]

To my younger self: I know when you were young, your parents abandoned you and left you with no food, water or shelter. And now work at a hospital and help people survive.That was your purpose in life my friend, you did good.

[@JapesJasper]

You were only 5 Johnny, wasn't your fault. You didn't ask for it, he made you do it. We'll be OK, I promise. ❤

[@michaeltski8620]

I absolutely love your reactions to Tool and A Perfect Circle. You understand the music and the songs and your breaks are always spot on in the right places. Almost every other reaction personality stops the songs in the wrong spots and it interrupts the flow of the song. Well done.

[@bwhotwing411]

To me the first 2 albums Opiate and Undertow are about confronting your demons and issues and the resulting friction that comes from it. Aenema is about confronting and accepting those issues to develop and use the tools to progress past those issues and heeling your younger undeveloped self. Lateralus is about transcendence and everything after is about further development and macrocosmic development. You can really see Maynard’s life played out and develop throughout his career. Its a beautiful thing to see how far he’s come

[@Wungolioth]

Knowing you've done your research, it's still refreshing to finally have someone know instantly what this is about, and glean exactly what Maynard is trying to convey. One of my favorite Tool songs, but kind of frustrating to watch reactors blunder their way through interpreting. Thank you!

[@dhz781]

i think this is my favorite tool song. "'til 1 and 1 are 1, eleven, so glow, child, glow, i'm heading back home"

[@kasperrieberg3495]

It’s sure up there !

[@LeCakepan]

Hearing this breakdown and going through an IFS program myself as a client… this got me. To myself; we’ve made it this far

[@kimleith1378]

After hearing many 5th steps, the trauma that remains in us explains our reasons we seek "oblivion". Healing takes work and time.

[@itsasquid]

No joke, when I was going through therapy, I had this song on my playlist a lot. It really helped me in my journey to process a lot of childhood trauma.

[@another7704]

Dear Almost, Dont be scared. You wont always have to protect yourself.

[@jasonbloom5797]

Tool “Third Eye” would be great one to put on your list.

[@cwancyk]

how beautiful to see someone understand this music, fuck I love it

[@gudidit4750]

You have brought out a phenomenal side of Tool that I didn't know was there with your therapeutic point of view. Much appreciated! I was 15 the oldest of 4 when my dad passed and shortly after, I discovered the band Rush in 1980 that had helped me Tremendously.

[@DRSmith8808]

Don you didn’t know that you and your mother were Autistic (she still doesn’t know) which explains so much. I’ve learned recently that you need to be present in order to have compassion/empathy. So much of this world is designed to keep us in fight or flight mode and running on autopilot that we don’t stop to truly notice the world around us and the needs of others and ourselves.

[@conradbird3173]

Definitely favourite channel rn

[@scottyfpv5651]

I’m a huge Tool fan and Jimmy is my favorite song from them. So happy you did this one ❤

[@RonnieLopez-vj4ou]

"hey Ronnie James, your gonna make it, it's gonna be tough but your gonna pull through."

[@nico_amenta]

Heck yeah!!! Glad you reacted to this, one of their best songs

[@ZacharysGamingExpOG]

I definitely feel like Jimmy is a prequel to the entire album of 10,000 Days

[@MikeyC19836]

I feel as if every one of these videos is a Therapy Session for myself. I always feel so much better when I watch. Thank you Taylor. Thank you HeartSupport.

[@kl8455]

Song is severely underrated. Made me a fan of the band.

[@mattyjenninz]

“The more you know” bit had me crackin up. LMAO

[@djmir4]

I've had a visceral, emotional connection to this band the moment I first heard Aenima in my junior year. Hearing you explain your perspective and understanding of the lyrics has been so beneficial to me understanding these songs and my self on a deeper level, thank you!

[@40over86]

I have loved this tune for years but I had no idea what it was about. Thanks!

[@Ntensce]

I love that you have been doing a deep dive into TOOL. they have truly changed my life

[@bluwatcher]

When I drink I just feel like I want to drink until I die

[@pw5803]

Gets me (again) everytime. Just waited for you to react to this song and lyrics. So beautiful. "Eleven is standing still" Cheers from Sweden.

[@JonathanSullivan-zq3ur]

Big fan. Tool provides a spirituality and depth unlike any I have ever encountered. It's great to see a therapist using it to help others

[@TheScorpio1999]

"To McKenzie - (the nickname I was known by during my time in high school; simply my last name) - I know you wasted a lot of time in your adolescence thinking all that unrequited affection mattered so much that it blinded you to how lucky of a kid you were back then. However, it made you stronger, it built character, and you're helping other people today. I know you felt like you had no purpose then. I know my present-day self, now Josh, feels a similar way, but there is purpose. You just couldn't see it back then. I forgive you." - Josh.

[@Yvonne-rb6mb]

Judith, Jimmy, and Wings For Marie 1 and 2. In order is a must if you need a good cry 😢

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

Yes, more TOOL! Do them all! EDIT: Maynard is just a nickname he got in the military.

[@ScottKroetz]

Be kind. Always. You never know what someone is going through.

[@thothmark]

Oh and Jimmy is the inner child. Source of creation.

[@paulcrick856]

You are weird, hilarious, quirky, confusing and amazingly insightful and educational sometimes and mostly all at once. You are the perfect person to be on KZbin.

[@PositivelyPessimistic42]

I’ve been listening to Tool half my life and you still know more than me about the lyrics lol

[@bevrosity]

remarkable analysis. you nailed it.

[@Soljarag5]

I like the Tool run that you are on 😊

[@mattyjenninz]

Yes! Well done. I’d recommend “Right In Two” as well. It’s deep on a universal level, rather than on a personal level.

[@DylanSterling]

This has always been my favorite Tool song. Not to say I think it's their BEST song, but it's the one that got me hooked way back when.

[@generalchaos2854]

You just made me realize why I’ve always loved this song. Never understood the lyrics. Great Channel!

[@griffin2599]

Her reactions and the faces she makes in response to Tool are adorable

[@austinmilamgchlspl]

Austin, I forgive you. for what you've done and what has happened to you. I am here for you no matter what!!! Fuck those assholes that hold you back! You are who you are and what you choose to be! Not what has happened to you or what may be.

[@-MyNameHere-]

Jimmy has always been one of my favorite tool songs but it doesn’t seem to get enough attention.

[@brandonjones1349]

💚💚💚...great reaction lass. Loved it. Ty and Slainte ☘️🇺🇲

[@honkenbonker]

I really enjoy Maynard's songs about this part of his life. As someone who went through similar struggles it's been beneficial to hear someone with insight and self-awareness express these things. It's isolating to go through serious grief at a young age because none of your peers can possibly relate to such an experience, was very healing when I heard this song.

[@jwilliama4427]

Thank you for this.

[@nickdanger108]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I love your channel so much. Thank you for what you do. The time and effort you put into this content for your fans and for the people that need the help and connection. You’re a blessing.

[@JoeKing-ly9te]

H. and Right In Two are both songs I highly recommend you do a video on. H. is not about heroin as many people seem to think, it was originally titled Half Empty and is about having multiple friends on your shoulder who all think they know what’s best for you but sometimes you have to figure it out on your own.

[@ricktotty2283]

Not only have they never had a bad album. They have never had a bad song.

[@johnnyohall]

I’ve always interpreted this song to be spoken from the perspective of his mother. Looking at him, looking at what she believes the impact of her condition is upon him.

[@MREiTiri]

Jimmy has beautiful eyes 😍 and lovely earthly colors 🍂🍃 and btw.. cool song 😅

[@ryanb7665]

What a great breakdown. I love your Tool reactions the best. It doesn't hurt that Maynard's songwriting is so amazing!

[@petpresidentorg]

I hear him not only having compassion for his inner child, but reassuring him that he did a good job holding onto his identity and not letting his trauma completely consume him. He references Eleven “protecting his light” and wanting Eleven to guide him step-by-step through his healing process, bc he’s acknowledging how strong he was as a child to get to where he is now, and he’s trying to summon that strength now. The stuff that happened in his childhood wasn’t his fault and he protected his light the best he could. That’s why I think Jambi connects to this song in the way that he wouldn’t give up his trauma bc it made him who is today and he still summons the strength of Eleven to keep pushing forward.

[@mikeymileos]

Man, this made me cry. I wish I knew how to connect with my 11. I want to go back home too

[@jasonspain3554]

The lyrics of this song speak to me on a level I can't describe. Eleven and I have made it through and recognize this life of ours as a holy gift.

[@malhondize3898]

the best part of the song is tool still makes music that is so good . the lyrics are what they are but the song rocks. this entire album is top notch. it is even with lateralus and 10 000 days

[@wickman33]

Shes been on fire recently.. I cannot wait for H. Reflection Right in Two and probably the rest of the discography

[@snarkyguy2657]

I'm sure others will be telling you this, but now it's time for "Judith" by Maynard's 2nd band, A Perfect Circle. It's a bit of a different emotional state from Maynard. As for the next Tool track, besides Right In Two, I'd suggest "H". It's a great song dealing with masculine introspection when becoming a father. I'm sure you'll find a lot to work with in it.

[@michaeldost8203]

The most amazing band out there, I hope your grandmother is doing well!!!

[@mattyjenninz]

Absolutely beautiful song. It’s one of my “sobriety” songs.

[@thomasmarino4854]

I have such a huge crush on you. As a fan of tool for the last 30 years, I love your reactions to the true Tool, we have all been waiting for. Your facial reactions say it all.

[@Watch4Me]

I consider myself a huge Tool fan but im learning through your videos. I'm not sure how I feel about it.

[@JerryWhite-ee5hy]

11 is also when it is believed you are responsible for your soul. Also your destiny.

[@majormogli3772]

in my times of therapy, i was learning to (re)connect with my inner child. this was one of my intenst experience at all. and im really thankful to my therapist at that time. it helped me a lot! ❤

[@lawrencefine5020]

I know the main focus is Maynard and his well-written lyrics, but this band is so heavy, emotional and talented. Adam is a riff master that fits the lyrics to the tee. Goddam this is so h e a v y. I'm all about the Heavy.

[@R0M4N313]

I come from a place very similar to his, and have been a Tool fan for 20 yrs. Had no idea what this song was about until this video. Im choked up and realizing I have work to do. So, thank you

[@ParaMagic-l9f]

Subscribed!! Wow! Just came across your channel, you popped into my news feed as I am a huge Tool fan. First, I'm immensely impressed with your interpretation right on the first go... it's amazing how you got so much meaning beamed right out of that little lighted window on that album cover... lol (yeah I caught that). Your energy is very aligned with mine. You remind me of my mom Lol. 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂And I have to say, your iris' are mesmerizing (those color variations are hypnotic). You captured me, when you looked into the camera. I can see there is a universe in each one of those eyes... I'd love to to get lost in those eyes (sorry couldn't resist that upswell of infatuation), I suppose your used to that kind of attention... beautiful, thoughtful, intuitive, witty oh my... well... now I will have to go watch your Wings for Marie breakdown and ogle a bit more. I'll try not to uncomfortably stare...

[@joshmorris9908]

Great song from my favorite album

[@liebkraft9950]

this has always been one of my favorite tracks, just musically. when i learned what the lyrics where all about, only recently actually, i had shivers running down my spine and my eyes became watery. and i've been listening to this song for about 20 years.

[@Doyouknowsteve]

This is my favorite TOOL song. And not to many people react to it. So glad you did! But next time, you have to listen too INTERMISSION, which leads into Jimmy.👌🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@edrueter9]

Yessss. I recommended this one. Great reaction as always

[@charleysage5827]

My younger self was much stronger than I am now. PTSD is a hell of a thing

[@couldntthinkofacoolname9608]

Trauma doesn't make us stronger, healing does. We're like bones, we get stronger at the broken places, but we need to be treated and kept safe first.

[@HeartSupport]

From Riri: @charleysage5827 Hi there, When we are young, in most of the cases, we tend to be bold and ambitious because we are still innocent and we didn't meet situations or people that would make us question ourselves, or the way we saw the world back then. So in this way the younger self was unshaken and indeed much stronger. But, as we grow up, life hits us and it shakes us pretty bad, then we start to have doubts, worries and traumas to fight with, and it takes a lot of energy and effort. And adding to it the PTSD, it makes it even harder, to the point of hell as you said. But it doesn't mean that you can't try to heal and to get stronger again. You had some awful experiences, and I'm truly sorry for that, but maybe you can help others who went through the same. And the fact that you made it this far, it shows how strong you are. Maybe even stronger than when you were younger, because then, the challenges were not this big as now. We are always here if you need to talk about anything. I wish the best for you!

[@HeartSupport]

From chillmortally: @charleysage5827 Hi there, I agree with everything, @Riri. We view trauma as a nightmare. PTSD can help us work on our strengths & weaknesses. Memories are strange because they come and go. We interpret memories as something bad or good. The past doesn't determine if you are a weak person. You are a stronger person now because you fought trauma in the past with the best you can as a child. When you grow up, you gain some wisdom when you make a mistake in your life.

[@jimmymarcinonis5958]

Love your reactions!! It’s so awesome that you went and learned Maynard’s life story. You definitely have to do “Pushit” next

[@DarenMiller-qj7bu]

Oh hell yeah my personal favorite from this album.

[@jamesherter9481]

Top two favorite TOOL songs.

[@Qliphirot]

Maynard is very aware of Jung and this reminds me of the Wounded Inner Child.

[@self.improved]

Wow. I love your videos. I once had a deep vision where I met myself as a child, and he told me "it's OK, I'm the voice of your intuition" Fortunately or unfortunately I hadn't experienced much adversity in my life until very recently, but it's nice to know that my foundation has been guiding me all along. Love love love your interpretation of this and all of these Tool reactions. The tool community has been sometimes at odds with the meanings behind their songs but I feel you're nai

[@self.improved]

..nailing every one of these.

[@Jrossteele]

🌀🤟cool to see this one getting recognissshhh🤟🌀

[@aoischmidt]

My wish list order for your next tool reax'n: 1) Pushit 2) Culling Voices 3) Right in Two

[@nauseantrock532]

chefs kiss

[@briansmad1]

It had to have been hard seeing what your mom did to you, it had to have been hard to be around what you were around, I can’t imaging being so alone at such a young age but know you will shine and be protected by angels around you…..

[@RinaldoFC]

A note to my younger self: 'Beyond eternal, all this pain is an illusion'.