Therapist reacts to Stinkfist by Tool

[@joshs8685]

Maynard is using a metaphor that will shock and provoke people to prove his larger point: that we're living in a society that increasingly requires us to become more and more stimulated in order to feel a reaction to anything.

[@friendly__drone9352]

“Nah uh it’s about fisting bro”

[@radthelad7771]

Fucking deep my dude

[@branthopolis]

Social media has been a huge catalyst in this...this trend will lead to our downfall as a society.

[@joshs8685]

@@radthelad7771 Maynard wrote it ... think of how deep that dude's mind runs!

[@HeartSupport]

YEP! - T

[@levis503]

This whole tool album is about pain and healing. It's an absolute masterpiece.

[@Trucker_Rich86]

My favorite tool album for sure

[@dizzd1736]

Tools best album, and that's saying something

[@Cammisa10]

Everything they touch turns to gold. They are so naturally energetic. No drugs needed to appreciate them. He's a story teller and all of them are musical geniuses

[@erikpeterson6246]

Honestly, thats kind of the story of their discography as a whole. Its something maynard has talked about in response to some early fans who didnt like the change in style from undertow to aenima. I cant remember the exact quote, but he basically said how you see these rockstars and metal artists who go through these negative emotions, and they scream their head off about them but then never move through it or heal from it and they spend their whole career just screaming their heads off, and he didnt want to do that. He said that if making the music doesnt help him heal, how the hell is it supposed to help the people listening to it?

[@theengine75]

You’re damned right man. You nailed it. Pain and recovery. TOOL digs deep into the darkness and moves beyond it.

[@freethinker424]

“What’s happening here”. Welcome to Tool.

[@hadesmcfadden2982]

its called being cringey and edgey.

[@alvaro6522]

😂😂😂

[@Trucker_Rich86]

​@@hadesmcfadden2982so edgy my man

[@neo21b21b]

Spiral out !

[@tommyrouseau3997]

@@hadesmcfadden2982 Its called using symbolism and metaphors in order to prove a deeper point so engrained in society as a whole that it becomes normalized, and when people, musical artists, or bands call it out people like you just revert and call it "edgy." Welcome to Tool.

[@myname5918]

This song is about society’s insatiable lust for increasing stimulation and desensitizing everything

[@ubiquinoxxrosiles2766]

Although it seems that a lot of people are overly sensitive.. like toward this video. I laugh inside 😅

[@gdgdgdgd5676]

@@ubiquinoxxrosiles2766yes I like to think the point of most tool music videos is a lot of shock factor

[@Illumignostic]

Nope, it’s about a toxic relationship, and crawling up each others ass.

[@DarenMiller-qj7bu]

It's also about fisting someone's ass. People forget Maynard is a huge troll.

[@NIKE-Duck]

~ It's about shooting up Heroin with a girl bro..... The fuck are you talking about? It couldn't be anymore clear

[@jskipper13]

Pushit (live) - from the Salival album. Shut your eyes and go there, we’ll meet you on the other side…

[@lunaticmoon2941]

Yes !

[@MenstrualTea]

I will always love you

[@jkier333]

On my way to listen again!

[@shanegreenup5555]

It will end no other way....

[@shawnkinsey5659]

Wish they'd make an album version of how they did that performance.

[@Soul.Beauty.333]

As a therapist and TOOL fan, I was hesitant to listen to what you had to say but I love your analysis. This song changed my life when I was 15.

[@HeartSupport]

thank you friend :) Glad you liked it!

[@flingonber]

I'm also a therapist, but Tool has been my favorite band for around 30 years...there's a lot to unpack in their lyrics.

[@BBaker916]

I’m not a therapist, but I’ve been on a mission to open my pineal gland (third eye) for years. Tool helped start my journey to connect with the universe.

[@danielmcfeely9151]

I’m a therapist too! Been jamming to Tool since the early 90s. They are so deep on so many levels!

[@marthablessedandsanctified]

I'm not a therapist but I went through a crap ton of things. And Tool along with Korn really helped me get thru suicidal things & a really long heroin addiction. And I completely understand that I couldn't feel anything while I was getting high. Bcuz I was abused & r*ped for 8 years. And physically beat for more than half of my life. And I'm 46 years old now. And I'm so grateful bcuz I've been clean n sober for 19 years now. And it's only bcuz of the Lord Jesus Christ Almighty that I can finally feel free & I can finally breathe!

[@MattthegreatOneofOne]

​@marthablessedandsanctified Glad you were able to make it through those times. Not easy, and many fail. 46 - 19 means you were 27 when you began sobriety - that is amazing. Many push their drug use into their 30's, 40's, or until their dying day even.... whenever that may be. No one is the person they could be while under the weight of chemicals that are as powerful as the opiods or the amps, etc, that usually entail daily use.. it weakens some faster that others, and to different degrees..... but no one escapes the weakening effect, should they admit it or not. Glad you didn't join the so-called 27 club. Please consider reaching out to others going similar. You might save someone. Please do it if feasible. I lost the mother of my children on new years of 2024, this year... I won't go into details, but myself and our 4 children had not seen her since 2018.... I couldn't get through to her, maybe someone could have helped.... I don't know. Take care and Glad you made it.

[@Godlim17]

@@marthablessedandsanctifiedI love Korn also. They got me through very rough times.

[@murderhobo4964]

Tool videos are not meant to a side by side to the story of the song necessarily. It’s kind of a stand alone art piece that goes with the song. But I think you absolutely nailed the lyrical meaning and your tool reactions are just fantastic to watch.

[@rpg_haven]

I wish more reactors would ignore the videos; they have nothing to do with the music. Tool just put them out to get played on MTV

[@LeeB-l6y]

Tool fans 😂

[@joshs8685]

PLEASE stop watching the videos - there is more than enough to digest musically on a first listen without the crazy visuals.

[@Chris.Davis.2]

I don't mind some videos being played, but, definitely not Tool videos.

[@HeartSupport]

thank you :) - T

[@bradical7772]

For a TOOL newbie you really get it. There are many out there that will never truly understand this song. I’ve listened to this song more than 1000 times in 30 years and I could get a new life perspective every time. Sooooo many layers. Hands down the best reactions out there!

[@bradical7772]

You also nailed the Harkonen reference. Gluttony! Tool are huge Dune fans. Hence “Litanie contre la peur” . It would have been amazing for them to do the soundtrack.

[@HeartSupport]

@@bradical7772 omg I didn't know that they were Dune fans! I love that! And thank you for the support :) - T

[@jambulance]

@@HeartSupportone of my the singer Maynard’s other bands Puscifer has a song called The Rapture (Fear Is a Mind Killa Mix), the song doesn’t really reference Dune but the title sort of does, I only just saw Dune 1 & 2 recently and connected the dots

[@daniegirl1717]

For me to understand a song, it has to be vids enough to listen to. I'm 63 and have heard a lot. But i can't get into the music to then find out it's meaning. No diss, just my view

[@chrono050]

@@bradical7772 "Dune is Star Wars for Tool fans" can't stand Starwars LOVE DUNE!

[@jbird4478]

It makes you feel uncomfortable now, but you'll learn to love it.

[@charleysage5827]

Exactly

[@morgand1]

Given the lyrical content of the song my mind went straight to the gutter with your comment lol.

[@condemnedcarolina]

This may hurt a little but it's something you'll get used to

[@seminole17910]

@@condemnedcarolina 😂😂😂😂😂😂 in a good way

[@GrogMindwhip]

"It's like a new pair of underwear. At first it's constrictive, but after a while it becomes a part of you."

[@Varek.50]

And you have finally described who and what this band is. A TOOL for healing. A therapeutic TOOL for mental understanding. A TOOL for ascension. From where you are in your life now. To where you can go after. Psychological and emotional.

[@blazinbuc99]

Dude, this comment really made me think. Thank you

[@bigmiffo]

🙏♥

[@krisgilkison4007]

Her facial expressions through this track are priceless! 😆😆😆😆

[@brainwrongbarf]

She looks like someone is waving smelling salts under her nose half the time.

[@PML78]

When she went from SCREECH FACE to STANKFACE when the beat dropped 😁🤘🏽😎

[@michaelk9284]

Everybody's gonna have a gimmick

[@crono3339]

I've been cracking up.

[@Ultra54able]

Her lips contorted so much she got lipstick on her chin.

[@linkus7918]

Thanks for Stinkfist! Would love to see you react to The Grudge next!

[@animoley8012]

Love your interpretation and analysis, it feels very wholesome. You’re an absolute joy!

[@HeartSupport]

Thank you :) glad you're here! - T

[@TheATOMICGOBLIN]

this song helped me quit smoking! Haven't had one since 2017

[@HeartSupport]

Hey friend! so proud of you! Glad you had music to help you through - T

[@alvaro6522]

Ohh!! Well done!!💪💪💪

[@msbluethegreat1]

That moment when you realize the song is about both concepts at the same time and it totally works and you're like 🤯 Maynard is a lyrical genius. Tool are just so so good.

[@christophersteel1424]

This song is cathartic for someone who suffers from addiction.

[@stimulationstation4054]

I’m speechless. This was a BRILLIANT & immensely insightful reaction/analysis. Going to share this far & wide. I can’t thank you enough.

[@edrueter9]

That build-up and payoff or drop, just after 5:58 may be the quintessential Tool moment. And that's amongst a million amazing moments. I just love that part.

[@rtmcmurphy6668]

Yes. One of my favorite music experiences.

[@favianvargas2047]

Absolutely. That part of the song blew my mind and I instantly fell in love with this song the first time I heard that build up and then that drop happened. It was an experience unrivaled.

[@joemiller6001]

You know it hits a deep dark place when a therapist gets uncomfortable talking about it.

[@crono3339]

Just want you to know I've been crying for like an hour listening to you react to Tool. Also laughing my ass off at the faces you make while watching the videos haha. I've been a fan of Tool for a quarter century and as a combat vet and an addict of many kinds it really helps me to listen deeper into these songs. As much as I loved them as a kid now I understand them and I r really appreciate you taking the time to analyze this art.

[@RallyBud]

Shared. You are a breath of fresh air to anyone needing a little perspective or awareness. Much love!

[@HeartSupport]

Thanks for sharing! - T

[@dhaktizero4406]

"i dont want it i just need it...stepping through the shadow...prying open my third eye" there is the song by itself, and as it is part of the total journey the album details.

[@bubbasboyngirl]

Absolutely fantastic reaction and analysis. I love how they make you experience and feel through the music, what the lyrics are saying. Pure lyrical and sonic alchemy!

[@LymLevolveon]

I'LL KEEP DIGGING! UNTIL I FEEL SOMETHING! Chills

[@dustinanderson7768]

I've been listening to Tool for years and I thought I was entirely alone in this level of resonance with Maynard's lyrics. Now, I don't have a degree, but I'm thoroughly impressed with your ability to feel and understand the depth of Tool's music on the first listen. I just subscribed. You've opened up a whole new level of depth for me when I didn't realize it could get any deeper. Please, keep doing what you do.

[@546Scott]

I've never heard reactions like yours and to interpret Tools lyrics for all these songs is impressive. And I learned some important things...

[@heyskipj]

What became of subtlety is such an important lyric. Would love to see Pushit or The Patient unpacked on this channel.

[@seminole17910]

"Pushit" is TOOL's greatest song ever IMHO. It's my favorite song of all-time. This album is flawless perfection.

[@BMore_Vidblog]

As an addict, i am never really looking for any specific 'thing.' I am always looking to change the way i feel now. If i feel good, i want to feel better. Then from better to best. But as Alan Watts points out, an increase in one degree has a change in the similiar degree on the flip side. If i go on a 2 week relapse run, it always increases my pain on the other side. So now, the challenge is to be ok being uncomfortable. As an addict, i hate it.

[@HeartSupport]

From reem182: @BMore_Vidblog Hey there, thank you for your honesty and for sharing part of your story. That takes more courage than a lot of people know, so thank you. And I can relate to your feelings of always pursuing the next best feeling, never being content with how you are now. In my own struggles I have felt that weight so often, and it has told me that I am never happy enough or at peace enough to feel good about myself. That is SUCH a heavy burden to carry around, so I want you to know that I see you, I understand where you're coming from, and you are not alone in this fight. Addiction is a cruel monster, and in order to break it we need to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, as you mentioned. But wow, that feels like an oxymoron, right?! It goes against everything our bodies want. It's such a hard battle to fight addiction, because it's SO MUCH easier to just give in. Addiction tells us that we are never enough as we are, and that our joy is never enough as it is. But what if I told you that you are loved eternally and that there is hope beyond this addiction that sees you exactly as you are right now and loves you for who you are. That voice of hope might feel weak compared to the voices of addiction, but I promise you that it is infinitely more powerful and unconditional. For me, clinging to those things in life that matter the most to me is what helps me keep fighting. Holding fast to the people I love, to the promise of a future free from addiction, and to the love of the God who saves me. Whatever you believe, I know that this addiction is not the most powerful thing watching over you. It might tell you that, but it's not true. You were made to feel joy and peace exactly as you are, no matter what your situation looks like. So wherever you are when you read this, I want you to know that you are not alone, you are loved beyond comprehension, and you DO have the power to overcome this addiction. Yes, it will be hard, and yes, it will be painful. But cling to the simple fact that it is possible, and day by day, the voices of hope will grow louder than the voices of addiction. Thank you for reaching out, friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers right now.

[@BMore_Vidblog]

@@HeartSupport Thank you for such a heartfelt reply. I agree with what you say. All the intangible virtues that I find I find in other people. If I avail myself to all the grace (daily meetings, therapy, step work,etc), I receive that grace. My story is like many others. One of the hardest things when I started out on an 8 yr journey, was finding out I didn't really know who I was. I started using at age 13...heavily at 17. I'm now 55. I was a 12 yo emotionally. Bi polar doest help. Thank you again for the helping hand.

[@adamp2056]

Best tool breakdowns on KZbin. Love you

[@TOOL-22]

Her reactions are the cutest she rocks out so hard than the time signature changes on her & she gets this pouting look. 😂🫨🤣

[@jenniferb4827]

Such a fantastic reaction and analysis of the deeper meaning of this song!

[@lithiumkc8]

The way you jam gets me every time! 🥰

[@BrandenFelix-f8l]

This was the first video/song that hooked me to Tool. I don't even remember if i had heard Sober yet. Once i saw this though (titled Track #1 on MTV) i was immediately drawn in. I was yound and naive, but i knew there was someone here that i needed in my life. I'm grateful to be alive in a time with artists like this.

[@doodlewop]

Your facial expressions are the highlight of my day! Love your channel!! ❤

[@chrono050]

Just saw Maynard on his 60th birthday tour wit A Perfect Circle Puscifer and Primus ... Tool only showd up at LA but man they were SO LUCKY all 3 Maynard bands in one show PLUS primus and James Iho (smashing Pumpkins/ A Perfect Circle), Paz and Troy OG line up

[@chrono050]

When i was younger i thought this song was about Heroine... lol Kinda still do

[@DJ_EZ_dik]

It’s most certainly about an addiction of some kind.

[@illuminahde]

There's another song MJK wrote for A Perfect Circle called _Gravity_ which is the last song on the album The 13th Step. My guess is he wrote both of these around the same time in his life. I mention this only because you are right in line with his thinking when it comes to feeding whatever addictive force is pulling us. "Calm these hands before they Snare another pill and Drive another nail down another needy hole Please release me I am surrendering to the gravity and the unknown Catch me, heal me, lift me back up to the sun I choose to live" That's the ending of the album in fact.

[@rachelroberts1241]

Yes!!! I listen to this song all the time. That album and specifically that song really helped me in early sobriety. 6 years now! I played gravity in a group therapy session for addicts and everyone absolutely loved it.

[@illuminahde]

@@rachelroberts1241 Congrats 🎉 3 years for me and same thing man. Choosing to _actually_ live changed my life. 🤜🤛

[@rachelroberts1241]

@@illuminahde awesome job! It’s the first few that are the hardest. Proud of you!

[@MrCashewkitty]

13th step was years later and the entire album deals with addiction and recovery, which you probably already know. That being said, those songs were all written in that same time frame with Billy. His writing process is different with Tool than it is with APC and most certainly Puscifer. I have a Revolver mag with him and Billy talking about it

[@parkerwilliamson1205]

Even though there really is no right answer for a song interpretation your way of looking at things is really refreshing. I always thought music generates raw power or has the power to regenerate whats broken. Great job

[@lawrencefine5020]

Should always do the studio version first. Tool videos are very distracting from the music.

[@mikethemotormouth]

Disappointed in how far I had to scroll to find a comment like this

[@mattschmader7645]

I really like her take on these songs- i just found this-so glad or at least as much as i can be

[@mikequail1124]

I appreciate the way that you use music to explain what the artist is attempting to share. I also appreciate that you are reviewing music that was the upbringing of teenagers and twenty year olds in the 90’s 🙏

[@brianthornton5836]

High recommend printing the lyrics so you can follow any of their songs. Their depth is so incredible.

[@zoepearson5843]

As the hand gets deeper, it becomes a puppeteer metaphor. It's about how the things you use to distract/diminish pain end up using you or you become more empty by looking for things to fill you up

[@RogerFlynt966]

"I'll Keep Digging, Until I Feel Something...." same brother Maynard, same

[@riotpoof77]

I must apologise. I underestimated you, but you articulated my entire system of love and fear and guilt. You gave me hope, Thank you.

[@kasag37]

Your tool reactions just got you a sub...your awesome

[@Maltozombie]

I still think to this day that Stinkfist is the most excellently produced Tool song, it’s just sonically perfect (down to the last minute details) and is a perfect union of raw aggression and absolute insightfulness.

[@emmabartels5692]

It’s my favourite of their work, it’s a real musical journey

[@marmarsmandalas]

Hey girl!! Love your channel! TOOL Army forever!❤

[@HeartSupport]

thank you! glad you're here :) - T

[@bryanstoke3381]

I generally don’t subscribe to your type of channel. But I have to admit it’s really good and I’m glad I did 😊

[@williammann376]

The Hollow by A Perfect Circle (one of Maynard's other bands) goes nicely with this song. Underneath, they have a similar message. Also, Prison Sex by Tool please. I would recommend the extended live version. It has an extra verse that needs to be heard.

[@hoggers7572]

Timeless all time banger ..in a thousand years someone will come across it and it will still be great

[@inglcaraballo]

shes feeling weird but still rocking to it

[@Tommi462]

This song certainly hits me while I'm binge watching KZbin videos every minute of spare time I get these days, even postponing going to bed at night ("just one more video").

[@brianthornton5836]

I commented too soon. I have been trying to numb and avoid. But I have been doing inner work for 15 years and still have fragments. I only discovered TOOL last year. DAMN. Thanks for your message

[@sgtstank]

Honestly, you actually caught it again. The "need" to satiate our desires to the point that whatever we seek comfort in is no longer effective. We need MORE and MORE to numb the craving but it never actually addresses WHY we are looking for this change, the flipping of the bit from 1 to 0, in ourself to begin with. Maynard DOES like to obscure his message of enlightenment behind more blatant interpretations at times. The above is merely opinion, to be clear.

[@vanilla_milkshake]

goddamn I love this take on the song. thanks again for letting me see an old song under a different light!

[@pw5803]

Really like your Tool - reactions. How would a simple kiss mean anything (to me) compared to the kick you maybe get from whatever on social media? What happened to subtlety? Maynard is amazing in describe this in a graphic metaphoric way.

[@hwplugburz]

I`d love to see your analysis of "Lost keys and Rosetta Stoned" 😊😉👍 (as a Tool fan since 1993 I think your analysis of these Tool songs are wery impresive, and I`ve got some new lines o f thoughts on several of them)

[@ckeller1981]

I love where Maynard will not explain his music. It’s all for interpretation and for you to make up your mind and in turn open it up. He is a genius

[@Mantis74]

Holy shit. Been a while since I’ve watched any reactions to tool. Always amazing to see someone just get it. Loved this reaction, subscribed

[@donotenter4842]

Bottomline, I think it was a good thing that I never understood any of Tool music videos. That way I did not feel like the need to burst my head open. Just enjoyed the beautiful music so f$&king relaxing

[@cBodhi]

Childbirth is a frequent esoteric topic in Maynard's lyrics/videos. I was quickly reminded of that when I saw the nails coming out the belly button, what looks like umbilical cord, lack of hair, naked, etc. Obviously not the entire meaning of his music but it seems to pop up everywhere over the years of his career

[@jamesarnold5698]

The best part of your videos are your facial expressions ❤

[@kensingtonchapp4819]

I have full confidence you could beautifully deconstruct Parabola or Right in Two.

[@yosshy4774]

2:41 "I know that Tool has something in here, I know it" That's the reason why Tool exist, they provide "something" for us mortals to process in the form of music and lyrics.

[@snipera4526]

Please do Prison Sex by Tool sometime. I would love to hear your thoughts about it!

[@Emilie-one]

Yes!

[@FrankWhite1990]

man that's one song I wish I never knew the meaning behind... lol

[@Qliphirot]

Yes please

[@KillerCutie89]

Do IT!

[@BA-pz3lo]

no fam that song is too much 😳

[@SteelSean6]

It’s a metaphor to describe how desensitized we all have become

[@jaredmort54]

Distractive vs. Generative pleasure. Excellent!

[@neonomad6078]

She pretty much nailed it yet again! Really enjoy watching these.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

New Tool fan! Yay. Welcome to the fam 🤘

[@bh5584]

very applicable song for today...i.e. social media. i remember this song came out when I was a senior in college. we thought it was about drugs.

[@xyzcrysis948]

I enjoyed your take on this song, it's one of my favorites by Tool.

[@tankerboysabot]

Maynard is a musical genius and lyrical master!!!

[@bareakon]

The real Stinkfist was the numbness we made along the way.

[@AshtonRudd]

Great content as always, thank you!

[@Octantls]

I think I was too young when this album came out, I changed me, I think I was like 14-15 when I bought it, I sold it then because it felt too intense, then bought it again a couple years later.

[@charoleawood]

i didn't like it at first either, it didn't help that growing up my abusive older brother would blast Tool and other metal, acting like the house was his to disturb. i am so happy i rediscovered Tool for myself without associations to my brother. it happened as i was getting into the Souls-like genre of videogames, i found that Tool and Souls are the perfect pair and quite therapeutic.

[@xtldc]

Heres a kinda random tidbit of information - there is an excellent mashup of this song and Taylor Swift’s We Are Never Getting Back Together done by a guy named William Maranci. It’s a banger.

[@kadster65]

I enjoyed watching you make the stinkface while listening to Stinkfist. 😄 Excellent analysis, BTW.

[@ncommerce]

You know what, I had never heard the distinction between distracting pleasure and generative pleasure. Thank you for that

[@drobinson8158]

What a wonderful reaction... such an intelligent peace of mind.

[@XathexX]

Tool videos are not connected implicitly to the songs. This video seems to be made make someone uneasy... so GOOD job!

[@HeartSupport]

DEFINITELY made me uneasy LOL! thank you :) - T

[@TheMdkarren]

FYI, this is the song they most often finish their shows with...they play an extended version of it.

[@brentwalker8596]

"Distractive vs. Generative Pleasure". Nice. Food for thought.

[@fnkdtnk]

“Show me that you live me and that we belong together” tool songs, always seem to have more than just one meaning, and that verse is a common tactic used in a very manipulative and toxic relationship so someone is trying to force you to do something that you don’t like in order to show them that you love them and it’s a relationship you need to get out of Because they will never get enough keep pushing and pushing, and your sacrifice for them will never be good enough

[@toolfankrk]

Love your Tool reactions.

[@Grovonator]

4:45 is when you realized we've made it to the knuckle of the song.... and know exactly where its going.

[@DanielFleischman-lj5rb]

Music is the language of the soul,it resonates with our inner being much like a specific tuning fork to a specific piano string whether positive or negative it also gives you a glimpse of your internal environment.

[@joshg.6315]

Guitarist Adam Jones directed Tool’s music videos. He did special effect and set design work for some pretty well known Hollywood movies, like Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park.

[@PYROCAFE]

I love that in tool you can often here multiple meanings depending on what you think about while hearing it. two posibilitys here would be social media adiction or Fisting... also for Schism you could go with a bad relationship or the assembly of an Ikea shelf...

[@minerva_prime]

This is a song from the 90's so it definitely isn't going to be about social media addiction it's most likely discussing other addictive things like drugs

[@XathexX]

That point of friction where you are out of your comfort zone is where you become open to the most powerful lessons.

[@kaisersozay8978]

Remember this was written in early 95. And with the internet being what it is now, it has only gotten SOO much worse. I'm convinced MJK has a crystal ball.

[@TraditionalHippie]

Thank you for this one. You put it in a healing way I never thought about. Whoever thinks this is about other people (society) and not our own relationship to ourselves, then they need more introspection. Personally, I use Tool reactions as a pleasure distraction. This is the only one that generated a vision forward.

[@randomsasquatchwithwifi4090]

I love the looks on her face...mortification...then she totally figures it out. Still cant wait for Pushit.

[@ThirteenCrows]

Happy to see you young people learning the old knowledge. Blessed be the educated.

[@jlettizard6465]

Dopamine is like any other drug. You feel a high, then a drop off that brings you below baseline, then you need more to get to that same high but never really quite satisfies like that first time.

[@nicholasminns694]

OMG ❤ let me take you to the next Tool concert. You seem like heaps of fun

[@FractilOpacity]

Your insight into the lyrics and music score is special. I don't normally do this, but please listen to Judith by A Perfect Circle (another of Maynards bands) and Wings for Marie (part 1) and 10,000 days (Wings part 2) by Tool. All 3 songs are connected, but beautifully depict the stages of grief. As a heads up, you very well might cry during 10,000 days part 1 and 2.

[@MariaRuiz-Jargon]

Agreed! Jimmy would also be good to add in.

[@da9pauly]

Brilliant song about how human nature is to seek out the more and more stimulation like a drug addiction

[@GhostCrowBrother]

Taken in the context of the entire album, this is a fascinating song. It's about reaching inside himself to find the raw, not-numb part that used to feel and breathe.

[@tomauclair5560]

Really enjoying your analysis of Tool songs. Very thoughtful and thought-provoking. Kinda like Tool!