Third Eye - The Secrets in Tool's Lyrics

[@kentbrockman2631]

you managed to capture a small part of why diehard Tool fans are always talking about the 'journey' this band takes you... No band even comes close to the genius of TOOL.

[@annabellgrey7657]

Touché my friend touché.

[@conundrum4282]

Only other band I’ve seen do it is phish. Crazy how big they are but also how many people seem to not understand them and their music.

[@griffbrown3825]

I’ve come to the conclusion that you are either a diehard tool fan, or don’t like tool. There is very rarely an in between

[@charlottesghost2845]

@@griffbrown3825 not true. I am here - and I find some of their lyrics over the top weird. Esp after watching this as an atheist. Life is complex but this is an awful lot of mental gymnastics to get to 'don't be a dick'.

[@citizenplane5840]

Exactly

[@dansdoves3650]

When listening to Tool I find it almost necessary to have access to written and sometimes translated lyric sheets. Besides Maynard's lyrics often being psychologically deep seeing the words gives you a chance to comprehend weather he is being deceptively sinister or handing you a recipe for chocolate cake with no eggs.I love these guys

[@LuisRodriguez-vr7eq]

And no eggs!!

[@malcolmadams2105]

Un kina ira

[@dansdoves3650]

@@malcolmadams2105 I would play that song for my friends and that dark Nazi industrial sound has would freak them out then I would hit them with "and no eggs" lol

[@malcolmadams2105]

@@dansdoves3650 same here lol

[@MF-ng1qz]

Ich sagte KEINE EIER

[@clearasil11]

Him saying "Prying open my third eye" always made me feel like his journey was violent and artificial, not a natural development but a forced one

[@benjaminostertag4414]

To me, it seems as if his third eye only opens when that state is brought on by a tool (psychedelics), and the idea of prying it open is a comparably less natural attempt of doing it only from one self (in a sober mind with no help). What if you permanently had access to that state and could be completely coherent? Maybe Buddhists should consider that person “enlightened”. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jade_08]

maybe its just the simple idea, that there is reluctance or fear to learn more about yourself and look within

[@richiexm2436]

@@jade_08 I second this

[@SonoraSlinger]

Interestingly enough- Maynard has said that one should be open to trying a psychedelic- but then try to attain that state without it. Almost like "dipping your toe in"

[@madrolla]

The route to enlightenment is different for everyone. For some it’s psychosis, for some it’s anxiety, for some it’s near death experiences and for a lucky few it’s psychedelic voyages

[@orion_cliff]

"Think for yourself, question authority. Throughout human history, as our species has faced the frightening, terrorizing fact that we do not know who we are, or where we are going in this ocean of chaos. it has been the authorities, the political, the religious, the educational authorities who attempted to comfort us by giving us order, rules, regulations, informing, forming in our minds their view of reality. To think for yourself you must question authority and learn how to put yourself in a state of vulnerable, open-mindedness; chaotic, confused, vulnerability to inform yourself." Timothy Leary.

[@josedirt7306]

i memorized that quot when i was a teenager.... it has dont me well

[@jesscarroll1915]

Gabriel Zimmerman words are powerful so I think its important to know the true meaning of words. What you're saying lines up perfectly with what was said above: think for yourself and question authority. PS. I read one of those huge ass old school dictionaries from cover to cover twice and a thesaurus once lol

[@AntiTrollable]

Haha you have no idea what ideals you are promoting. Tread carefully.

[@superturd1234321]

Orion they play that pre show sometimes.

[@labbeaj]

He was a C.I.A agent.. Those words are awesome but the man behind them had different intentions, i think...

[@BotixD]

finally a tool video so glad to see it i missed it so much so mad its over i missed it so much

[@philyates7670]

"Feeling eternal, all this pain is an illusion." A beautiful way of saying pain and hurt is only temporary. One of my favourite Tool lyrics.

[@mattcarbaugh5576]

Not even temporary, NONEXISTENT. "Pain" is a product of the mind, outside of the mind it doesn't exist. It's not "temporary " it's a fucking illusion. It's not real

[@HkLY45]

About ten years ago I smoked a big bowl and then found a 46&2 lyrics video. I had no idea about the shadow or anything else. I was in my 30's and went to read in Wikipedia. Now my life is very different. I have a happy family and own several businesses. Learning about the shadow and then other things was a personal revolution. I can honestly say Tool completely changed my life and the lives of my family. If there were some way I could repay them I would. I wish I could give them my sincere gratitude. The wonderful life I now live started with them.

[@santaanaluna4563]

What do you mean???????please explain

[@D_Villan]

You can show them your gratitude.... "SEND MORE MONEY!!!"

[@Ananias03]

“At some point, if you're lucky, you realize you're not the story. You're part of the story. The story is much bigger than you.”------- MJK

[@0dious]

Damn, Jung, Peterson and now Tool? I don't remember what brought me here, but I stayed for the differently wired podcast. It was well worth it, but now your channel starts to be one of my favourites. Great job, man, cheers!

[@lordmoldybutt6361]

Nice.

[@brunofranco4416]

He made other videos on Tool already.

[@falstmusic]

Same with me, although I had never heard of any of those, great and inspiring content

[@0dious]

@@falstmusic that's probably even more awesome

[@davidbeddoe6670]

I've been suspecting Jordan Peterson's shtick has got to be inspired by Tool for a long time now. Very compatible fan-bases...

[@tungtobak]

But before I adress that song it would be benificial that we all ingest the 5 dried grams I have taped under all your chairs.

[@Original-Phantom]

Man I wish I had some shrooms. They are so lit

[@Bruce_Lee_138]

And after vape the dmt in the glass pipe next to it !

[@fulcruman1877]

Alright will do it as a closer.

[@gn.punpun]

Hahahahahaha

[@donderwalvis6772]

@J B i took a dos of 5g's one time in an impulsive state. i was chilling with a friend and he was like 'you still got those shrooms?' i still had 'em and so without second thought we ate 'em. he stayed calm and enjoyed his trip while i myself (the only one of us both with experience in tripping) probably hit the jackpot shroom and got catapulted into the most insane nightmare. This trip was so bad i had myself locked in the bathroom for 3 hours with towels over my head trying to block off all my senses. i haven't touched any psychedelics since.. people should definitely be careful with this stuff. i still believe it van be really helpful if you do it right and are prepared and mentally strong

[@superamishguy]

Love how you're touching upon a bunch of their songs, well done as always

[@lordmoldybutt6361]

Same.

[@kylegilbert5071]

Except for the part where he has deemed himself capable of of translating Maynard's and making it seem simple. The moment you realize you know what Maynard is talking about is the moment he's been trolling you for

[@Dannyk-jh8lv]

@@kylegilbert5071 So are you trolling him by saying he can't share his own interpretation of the song(s) because that would be admitting Maynard was trolling him? Cool story, bro.

[@RipRider916]

Prying open me third eye. Do drugs to open the 3rd Eye I think he saying.

[@ragonktwelfthman1311]

I've accessed mine while completely sober. It's not difficult. In my case maybe Yesuah opened the door. Either way it stays open, if you want it to. It takes humility and complete openness. All barriers removed or no crossing over. It's empowering and overwhelming. It's a massive responsibility and a bigger gift. Eyes open up to you. Whoever you think you are.

[@tnegadlorahsniknej8746]

Finally someone who gets it, I listened to this album for three years and didn't know what they were about and then I dropped acid and instantly made the connection between their music and spiritual enlightenment. Just glad that someone else understands.

[@mattsmith3839]

Same but for me it was pnuema

[@darkstar8196]

Bro, same thing happened to me.

[@S1neWav_]

lmao acid

[@vitoguido3258]

Took nothing and still understood... ... ...when I was in high school.

[@FlowSakul]

As a non native english speaker I discovered tool three times: first time through just listening their music, then through the use of psychedelics and listening again and then when i spoke english well enough to understand what they're saying 😁

[@post-leftluddite]

Ænema is my absolute favorite tool album...can still remember the first day I heard it all the way back in 2001....H., Pushit, Thirdeye....the best songs....for them to go from Undertow (another amazing album) to Aenema is such a fundamental evolution for a band....they must of have tapped into some serious shit between those albums

[@macgarnicle]

It's worth pointing out that (as you noted) the song has two voices in it. In the official lyrics, one voice (the inner id to which the outer ego speaks) is always in quotation marks. In the earlier live performances, Maynard would use two microphones for this song - one in each hand, one for each voice.

[@katrinafitch3534]

Ty for the information ☺️💯

[@oskarsmaga561]

So he sang two lines at once?

[@macgarnicle]

@@oskarsmaga561 No, he just alternated back and forth between them, as if it were a conversation between the person and his own third eye. If you go to the official lyrics, you'll see that some of the lyrics are in quotation marks. That is the 2nd voice.

[@oskarsmaga561]

@@macgarnicle ooohh that's what u mean. Gonna think bout it later cuz I'm opening my green eye now xd

[@oskarsmaga561]

@@macgarnicle yo man thanks for the interesting facts. Never realised that was a dialogue. Always heard the rising and falling whispers but it never came to my mind that's a dialogue

[@littlefang8169]

Maynard: people put too much focus on lyrics, I don't want that to happen with me. Also Maynard:

[@GalenTheWizard]

I still remember when I watched your 46 & 2 Video left such an impression on me, that I knew I had to start listening to TOOL. And I'm glad I did!

[@lawsonburghart3495]

G Wiz Kid if you get the chance once touring starts again tool live is an experience like no other

[@hiramabifffromsirius146]

I envy you.

[@baratheda777]

TOOL are one of the greatest live experiences you can ever have. I saw them in a theater with 2nd row seats on the Lateralus tour. It was darkly mystical. You could sense that TOOL are aware of the power of magick

[@katrinafitch3534]

@@lawsonburghart3495 Fear Innoculum tour in 2019, I ate an 8th of albino 🍄🍄, best experience with Tool!💯

[@pileofsand8756]

That is really genuine, to not talk about a topic where has been talked about extensively. Other KZbinrs would only cover something if it is trendy,while you try to thread new grounds.

[@davidsekowski1710]

Third Eye 👁 was the song that really really got me going !! It means the world to me. Can’t believe they made a song like this.. mind blowing!

[@neuroinsect1944]

Maynard's knowledge of combined alchemy and yoga (combined with the spiritual implications there of) is as astounding as his ability to so poetically explain them.

[@zaclovesschool2273]

third eye is one of my favorites ever, very important message to people who dont know what theyre getting into when going on personal journeys. masterpiece

[@alanomie]

I came for the Tool video and stayed for the Silent Hill. You hooked me while ago Max!

[@lordmoldybutt6361]

AYOOO.

[@jackalope2302]

Me too. His 46 & 2 vid is what roped me in.

[@tommyvercetti6035]

Haha like 30 seconds in and i had to get closer to make sure i wasnt heaeing things

[@SkywalkerSamadhi]

I have always absolutely loved the line 'Prying open my Third Eye'. It sums up everything great about Tool as a whole. This idea of opening your Third Eye.. your higher self and connection to the spiritual world. But instead of meditation or some sort of passive method it's a brutal, almost violent act. Forcing your way into the world of spirit. Cutting into the flesh to reveal the spirit underneath. Prying open the Third Eye and not accepting anything but unfettered and absolute success in reaching the next level. I fucking love Tool!!!

[@77Samuel75]

H is their greatest song in my opinion, and if you want to really understand Maynards spiritual journey, you have to look at each album as a whole. Each one is a step in that journey. As he evolves, and moves toward enlightenment, it is reflected in his lyrics, and the style in which he sings.

[@aliabed4758]

Every time i search on youtube for answers for difficult questions I am facing, I find your videos. After the third time of finding my answers through your videos, cant but say that you are the only channel worth watching on youtube.

[@IceKoldKilla]

Thank you for helping me see a new meaning in Third Eye. Helped me see a new perspective. This is why I love Tool. The lyrics are left for interpretation. And sure, I'm bet he has something he wants to say and hopes we get at least the gist of it. I definitely would say your explanation is way more based on facts and aligns with their music found on other albums, as you said yourself. This is the beauty of it all. To understand and therefore have it mean something to you. Hopefully taking something positive away. Without Tool, I don't know if I'd still be here.

[@2013_Shox]

I'm so glad someone else puts respect on third eye, it's my favourite tool song.

[@Avinsharma28]

I am a Hindu and a Brahmin by Caste. And this dude is 100% correct! Even though I am not religious but I know everything this dude spoke about! Amazing buddy!!

[@parmenides2576]

You are nothing by caste, give it a rest

[@greysonforfree]

maynard: drugs hehe *the secrets in tool's lyrics*

[@annabellgrey7657]

No doubt. 🙃☮️

[@jaykoblz1]

Tool is my all-time favorite band. I've been studying their lyrics for close to 30 years. I've read countless essays and books and watched hours of video, but this video gave me more "mind blown" moments than anything I've seen before. I haven't watched your 46 & 2 video yet, but it's coming up next. You did a genuinely excellent job with this.

[@arvindalexander1884]

"That's crazy, man. Have you ever done DMT?"

[@gabesmusicshow4215]

joe DMT rogan

[@juddmadden1937]

Just a short cut to enlightment

[@TravisGreen_Music]

"A buddy of mine.." - Joe "DMT" Rogan

[@aureliusandthespiral]

Ayahuasca is incredible.

[@oxeqdoidera]

"Chimps are fucking crazy creatures! They're nuts! Have you seen one?"

[@Ian-oe9wp]

this song changed me especially the first part "think for yourself question authority and put yourself in a state of vulnerable open mindedness" by Timothy Leary and the bill hicks part on the studio version aswell just made me see things I should have earlier made me feel stupid in a kind of way lol

[@lordmoldybutt6361]

Nice.

[@jeffclarkofclarklesparkle3103]

Truly amazing. This lead me to shadow work. Self love. More higher thinking than i already had. Self love for everything you are, good and bad, is of the utmost importance to your being as a whole. Thank you for this, eternally grateful 🙏 💖

[@1lowisuzu661]

REVIEW ALL THE TOOL SONGS!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@0dious]

Die eier von Satan

[@emie1170]

Tomasz Matuszczyk _Eine halbe Tasse Staubzucker_

[@benmo2310]

Und Keine Eier!!!!!!

[@joehynes5452]

@@benmo2310 😆😆

[@tails324]

@@0dious Short video. It's a pot cookie recipe. Just in German

[@macteal3372]

I'd like to just simply... Thank You .. Thank you for taking the time to piece this together. This is now gonna be my go2 for my buddy's who get sic of me continually talkn listening living TooL

[@sherlockbatmanholmes892]

TOOL is one of my favorite bands, they are kinda out there without being weird just for the sake of it unlike other similar bands where they have no meaning behind their songs

[@sherlockbatmanholmes892]

I know about Audioslave, I just do not listen to them as frequently as tool. But I do like the songs I have heard by them.

[@kennyhouser3467]

Mudvayne. Basically the Nu Metal version of Tool except they didn't learn the lessons and let their egos take over.

[@MiSoScraben]

Impressed to see Pneuma brought up. A number of Tool fans seemed to have missed a bit of Fear Inoculum. Yet, when people place a legendary stature on former work, newer work instantaneously pales in comparison. That bit just mentioned comes from them looking for more of the outright same, but will cast an accusation of being pigeonholed if the same is brought towards them. Now, that aside, I do, again, thank you for the inclusion of a Fear Inoculum piece. Respect to you, Max.

[@danielfarro6816]

great work, you really connect the dots. tools songs are amazing pieces of music and Maynard makes the songs come alive with his amazing insight into the metaphysical realms of reality and physic. so deep down the rabbit hole we go. ive had my third eye squeegeed clean and opened, and wow, its so amazing to lift the blinders and see the truth. i fel in love with tool for thier music, way back in 92. not knowing they were going to take me on a spiritual inner journey of my self. you nailed the connection of these songs. this is why Maynard and the guys didnt want their music on these digital platforms because the albums are like novels and need to be read from cover to cover in whole, not in pieces jumping around track to track haphazardly,. but they gave in to the tics and leaches and gave them what they wanted. lol i still get chills when i listen to Lateralus and Reflections. that was my awakening after a 175 mg journey with DMT . "With my feet upon the ground I lose myself between the sounds And open wide to suck it in. I feel it move across my skin". that is how a DMT experience begins. and then you go through the spiral. amazing. simply amazing. this was always my favorite tool song decades before ever experiencing DMT or even knowing what it was, the moment i came back from my very first experience, i immediately connected the dots and was amazed at how perfectly Maynard not only describes the actual experience, but describes the emotions and physical aspects as well. HE KNOWS!!!!! lol

[@4Frodo]

Thank you for putting our thoughts into words! These Tool videos speak volumes to us introvert Tool fans! 🌀

[@lordmoldybutt6361]

I always smile when I see a new video from you max. It's been a good couple years.

[@lordmoldybutt6361]

Shum.

[@sumoelment]

Not only did you eloquently define how chakras operate, but coupled with your voice...it made it easier to absorb and innerstand. Stellar video, it’s obvious why you acquired many likes. May they continue as well as your channel growing. 🤩💝👍🏼

[@svenland6892]

You are a ghost driving a skeleton covered in meat made from stardust we should not fear anything

[@Dannyk-jh8lv]

This guise...this mask

[@timherbert2324]

... yeah... but sharks tho......

[@S1neWav_]

no you're not deep

[@MysticalHydra]

@@S1neWav_ Why do you see his ego and not the truth behind the statement?

[@S1neWav_]

@@MysticalHydra bruh that's such a stupid worldview

[@jeffanderson7488]

I like how you have taken the time to break the lyrics down for us . Tool is a part of my lunch almost every day

[@jeffanderson7488]

I'm 54 and I travel to 3 states and drywall motels . Theres big fans on every job site. And I also attend foothills in Wenatchee Washington, where tools badass bassest parents attend. His dad John has enlightend me about prison sex , what that was about.

[@jeffanderson7488]

Sir, you have done a great job . Your vid was excellent and easy for a drywaller to comprehend. Thanks 👍

[@LaCooper]

Was thrilled to hear your opinion of third eye being so profound. I always thought it was astonishingly underrated.

[@kevinwoolrich1326]

A song considered one of their best is underrated? More like, you like it a lot and therefor it’s suddenly underrated because that’s the word everyone throws around all the time.

[@yung_rebo]

I am so glad I found this video! First of all amazing video and I love your videos and how you explain them. A while ago I got into tool and Ænima was my first album that I listened to, I always understood that Third Eye was a special track and had some sort of significance in its lyrics, But I could never understand them. Maynard is an absolute genius for encrypting his lyrics in such a way. But now that I found this video it explained EVERYTHING that I wondered about this song. And by the end of it my mind was completely blown. Thank you for your time making this. 🪬🤘

[@anticksss]

PRYING OPEN MY THIRD EYE PRYING OPEN MY THIRD EYE PRYING OPEN MY THIRD EYE

[@tommypizzza]

PRYING OPEN MY THIRD EYE PRYING OPEN MY THIRD EYE PRYING OPEN MY THIRD EYE

[@TravisGreen_Music]

PRYING OPEN MY THIRD EYEEE!!!!

[@weskervecetti2081]

The one on my penis

[@eskapegoat86]

@@weskervecetti2081 😂😂😂😂

[@nunyabiznis2460]

Prying open my turd eye

[@studentsofthegame7]

First time I ever listened to Third Eye, my interpretation of the lyrics were a description of a very conflicting inner turmoil of the self. At the end during the lyrics "I opened my eye and there we were" I perceived that to be the self experiencing enlightenment and it was an outer body experience for me. Hands down my favorite Tool song (which is saying A LOT). MJK is in my opinion, the greatest lyricist of our generation.

[@icosotc]

Wow this was incredible. What a great breakdown; easy to understand and well researched. Great job!

[@HavannaSUsanna]

This is such therapy, I learn something new every single time I watch it. Thank you, you are a fantastic narrator and Creator.. I don't know your other badges you carry but whoaa... I appreciate you.

[@zakktothefuture]

Third eye when I first really listened to it 17 years ago was my first Kundalini moment. At 14 years old I had no words for the knowledge I had gained and lost my ways many times.

[@carlyork355]

"Black and white is all I see in my infancy, red and yellow reaching out to me, let's me see." Lareralus. Those are colors I saw upon the beginnings of my own third eye meditations. "Bright and blue and shimmering" reminds me of the shining blue colors I also saw in my meditations.

[@carlyork355]

One or my favorites is "Descending" which, I believe, is about the last golden age and the change that is about to happen to our civilization. Devastating, but also awakening. The pyramids in the background in the live show when they first revealed the song...well, I could go on for a long time. Some of Maynard interviews with Joe Rogan also hint towards the cycle of the precession of the equinoxes (though he does not use that term like Graham Hancock does).

[@DISCIPLESOFCHRIST88]

My absolute favorite tool song easilyyyy. Probably my favorite song ever in the world. The drum fills are incredible, AJs solos....the industrial grinding middle part

[@mrdrummer218]

You did it again, Max! Tool's songs have always been very esoteric and cryptic to me (that was before I read Jung) and now, with your explanations and my readings on Jung's theories of the unconscious, I understand them much better. Keep doing what you are doing, I love it so much!

[@aaronnava836]

Please more Tool analysis videos. They've been my favorite band since I was 15 (now 29) and nothing has ever hit the spot quite like Tool. I've watched many tool analysis videos, and had many discussions with several friends and fans. And your stuff is great. Keep it up.

[@chrisa.5393]

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[@arturoyescas4175]

You have no idea how this soothes my soul. Normies think I'm crazy when I try to discuss this

[@Gorlim_the_Unhappy]

My personal take on the verses in third eye is that it's about the rapprochement of the adult self with the inner child. Recognizing that ourselves at our most naive and vulnerable stage of childhood is actually the most pure understanding of who we are and why we're here. "Came out to watch you play; why are you running away?" just encapsulates the struggle we all find ourselves in. To some degree, we've all sacrificed our inner child to the millstones of society, we want to connect with who we were, but find it impossible. Our inner child resists the form we have taken through necessity, and by seeking it out we drive ourselves away from it. Prying open the third eye is all about understanding that the child had it right all along, and all of this has been a necessary exercise of futility. "So glad it's over, I missed you so much"

[@paddyladdie.]

I used to go to sleep listening to third eye. It's my favourite tool song alongside reflection and jambi.

[@j.prt.979]

Paddy laddie 3 of my top 5 from tool 👀

[@2013_Shox]

Paddy laddie third eye live in Lewiston is one of the best performances of all time.

[@colinburroughs9871]

Jambi is the motherload tune of symbolism and the general Tool M.O- it also kicks ass which gets lost in all of this.. The reason people care and these tunes work is because they're so cool and people can latch on to that with ease.

[@erinmarques1241]

I'm just getting into Spirituality and have been listening to Tool for years now, never connected the dots either until the other day and loved this video! Tripped acid once and listened to 10,000 days. Lipan conjuring is another to look into and also the time length of the track. There are signs there. Lipan Conjuring on track is 1:11. Reflection is 11:10. Look up the meaning of 111 and the definition of pneuma. Just some more interesting facts. Makes me love Tool even more now.

[@vincentk6969]

Same

[@maximeb190]

Your analysis are a blessing to our world. Thank you so much for doing what you do.

[@paulciampo2104]

I've been listening to Merkaba by Tool recently. A true descent into another place with horror elements... Look up the lyrics of the spoken word when you have time.

[@lionuchiha2562]

I'm a lifelong Tool fan. Ever since I was an adolescent naive boy. Before I could completely grasp the deeper meaning in his lyrics. Since discovering them until current day. They have and will remain to be my favorite band. Tool is more than music. It's an experience. Anyway , you break down the obvious and the deeper underlying meaning of his lyrics beautifully. For what its worth. You just gained a fan and a subscriber. Keep it up. Cheers

[@chokovok7231]

I love how this vid is still shorter than Third Eye itself

[@Anangelfromabove]

Just about!

[@theamericanforester]

Lol

[@PyroInTheFace21]

3 years late to the party, chiming in regardless Found your channel after a couple days of watching random Tool videos, your analysis of 46 and 2 popped up. That break down was tight, gonna watch more of your video game related stuff after finishing this video 👍🏼

[@polyjackets8659]

I love TOOL and I love Derrat videos!

[@lordmoldybutt6361]

Heck yeah.

[@PopCultureNihilist]

Oh wow. Nice. This is my all-time favorite band and it’s their depth that’s always kept me coming back.

[@sliceofbread29yrago52]

This is a good idea Analysing lyrics, you'll have an abundant amount of material to work from. Plus you find no better band to analyse than Tool. - Also Dead Can Dance are heavy influenced by Ancient Philosophy and Rumi the Sufi Mystic - It's a great idea Max. Good luck! Hope it grants you the attention you so clearly deserve.

[@blackknightstudios9958]

I’m so glad to see this song get attention by far my favorite tool song

[@luiscypher1307]

Finally someone who actually pronounces Ænima correctly i will now listen to what you have to say,you are worthy...

[@pchai174]

This is a fantastic analysis. An important component to acknowledge and add to your interpretation is that Maynard is also, not so subtly, referencing the cyclic cataclysmic reset of our civilization. You can catch the clue provided @10:57 "And blue as our new second sun." This is the case with nearly all Tool songs, most Pink Floyd songs, the recent Breaking Benjamin album 'Aurora', Lady Gaga songs, Noah Cyrus songs like 'The End of Everything,' recent Jonathan Davis (of korn) songs, etc. Combine your obvious knowledge of the metaphysical with some solar and plasma physics, cosmology and eschatology and you will realize Maynard is a damn genius.

[@sempiternity0013]

So I have never broken through on dmt. I’ve had multiple psychedelic trips with amazing results, but if I were to step into the place with infinite godheads, I would shit my metaphysical pants. That is terrifying to the upmost degree.

[@HuhWhatHuhwhatHuh]

Third Eye and Rosetta Stoned are both about Alien abduction. And learning to love the Alien. Of course though, the Alien is “we” and “we” are all one mind. So you’re absolutely right. Great video. Thanks.;)

[@KainiaKaria]

"There are two selves, the separate ego and the indivisible Atman. When one rises above I and me, the Atman is revealed as one's real Self. - Katha Upanishad" "This universe comes forth from Brahman, exists in Brahman, and will return to Brahman. Verily, all is Brahman. - Chandogya Upanishad"

[@ScottHThoughts]

Tat tvam asi. Om shanti.

[@Delirion192021]

Thank you for creating such a thorough video and dedicating this amount of effort researching. This is the valuable content YT was meant for, not eating tipods.

[@shakuntalsharma2576]

🤘 (the Sanskrit pronos need work tho'). Mantra/music/frequency/yoga/pranayam can open the ajna chakra too (for more control over outcomes), instead of faster results with psychedelics and have the eye close on comedown. or risk schizoaffective issues through prolonged use of LSD, DMT or other reliable psychedelics. Seeing vs hallucinating, is mostly self or screwy connections. Misery loves company. Had some clairvoyance, clairaudience (different than Culling Voices : Tool's FI - that's not clairaudience but great to have from the start), alt realities, astral interaction. The next fun part was opening and energizing the crown/ swadhishthana chakra (skulltop and above - ref: Aenima CD inlay: Hicks + Keenan illustration). The rough part was an unrelated melding of conscious and subconscious mind, but that was unsolicited, and not from a benign source.. Good to know if it doesn't kill you, it can do a lot worse, like little sleep for months until fixed, with increasing anxiety and cardiac risk. So shielding helps. The transformation wasn't easy, but the awareness is the single most useful thing for me. Grateful. Abrahamic faiths pose bottlenecks. Some will scream "demonic" or hellbound, and that fucked initially with conviction/subconscious. Irrational fear, organized religion, ego, ignorance and self doubt are worse than any demons. Thanks a lot for sharing this. 56

[@abarishyperborean9656]

Hahah You are right.In one moment I almost go insane.

[@1150LaLeggenda]

You tube must have more contents like this. Excellent explaination, complete and synthetic. I can confirm what keenan say in all his ways. In the my path in an Hinduist Ashram, I discovered what in the previous years i heard from Tool album Lateralus. Years ahead I studied Jung philosophy and AEnima that brought me to the Ashram. Thank you TOOL

[@trentkraemer7109]

At 7:26 you say that she refers to the moon, I believe the “she” is actually the sun. The lyrics before state that the moon tells a secret, which is that “as bright as I am, this light is not my own and a million light reflections pass over me. Obviously moon light is just sunlight ‘reflecting’ and the sun is the bright and endless, in which we orbit, as opposed to drifting in space. Resuscitating the hopeless could mean the energy it gives to plants plus vitamins for us.

[@bluelotus1363]

You would be correct sir. She IS the 🌞.

[@tails324]

I don't know who you are, but I love Tool. And the words you speak resonate with me in a different way. Gonna start going through your videos but there's a lot. No clue where to start. Interested in finding the struggle/overcoming videos, wanna follow your journey I guess.

[@richardvaldes3959]

YES MORE TOOL REVIEWS!

[@lordmoldybutt6361]

AYOOO.

[@greatrulo]

Max, I really don't know how you manage to put out so much quality content and so often. Thank you man, for the dedication and the insights in your videos.

[@jettgroves6424]

I think one of Tool’s best songs is their “Voltron song,” especially when juxtaposed with A Perfect Circle’s song: “Judith.” It’s a mix of 3 songs off their 10,000 days album: Wings for Marie, 10,000 Days, and Viginti Tres. If you’ve never heard it, give it a listen.

[@jonathandeayton52]

Jett Groves tear up literally every time I hear it

[@jettgroves6424]

Jonathan Deayton same, it’s literally the only song that’s ever made me cry every time I hear it 😂

[@dlmdlm7685]

I always thought the bright blue shimmering face grinning wide is him describing what you look like when looking in the mirror on acid. You have a blue purpleish color and grin because your feeling your connection to all matter or energy. I think you got some parts spot on most really but there's a psychedelic spirit journey aspect as well. Great video like it keep them coming love a good deep analysis on tools music. Never heard anyone attempt it before.

[@666Andrewroy]

Ænima is the superior album in almost every way from start to end

[@_spacegoat_]

This stuff...this stuff is meaningful to me. I get excited whenever you post about Jung, Peterson, Tool - all of whom have had an impact on my life. Please don't stop making videos like this. Your calm, even tone, as well as your vocabulary and editing skills, they lend themselves well to these expressions of profundity. I only wish your videos were a little longer sometimes. Thank you.

[@ndashadoz2cthetruth323]

I dont know why " reflection " isnt considered one of the best ..lyrically...I've never seen your videos ...so I don't know if you are perceptive as far as figuring out what the meaning is in a tool song...but i woukd love to see if you pick up on the main point he is talking about in REFLECTION because it is definently 3 verses that have to be combined after being separated ...and you just talked about it but you did not see it...you got half of it.....but no you missed it....let me explain ....reflections is a step process ..you have to realize there are multiple meanings of reflection , the 1st verse is literally self reflection...and in the self reflection he looks deep inside his self indulgent pitiful hole , and even tho it was so dark and not thriving because of self indulgence lack of living for something bigger , and he is defeated but so conceded he thinks he might find peace and comfort in the emptiness ..and knows its pitiful but something is calling me......ok so he is defeated in his self reflection and the emptiness discovers and in his darkest moment fetal weeping ...his confidant , the moon tells him " your" secret ...speaking to someone specifically...and thus is the big thing you are missing...u dont take the story his moon tells him into account...so the moon says " as full and bright as I am...this light is not my own as a million light reflection pass over me " ( or close to that) " thecsource is btright and endless , she resuscitated the hopeless without her we are lifeless satellites drifting ".....ok so who is the moon calling she ? Not itself, not Maynard...without her we are lifeless satellites drifting ...? Yes, the sun ...where does the moon get its light " supposedly" from the sun..its reflecting the suns light and it shines full and bright...the sun's gift is accepted as a source of power for the moon to be it's full potential and makes it shine and be beautiful. ..reflection...the moon is telling him you should take the gift of the source of light to be yiur fulk self..fulfilled... bright ! Its literally the one consciousness but to get it he is pulling his head out if the inner self reflection ge was in , doing it without one doubt that he doesn't want to look inside while serving his narcissism, he must crucify ego before it's far too late , he prays the kightvkifts hin out before he literally withers away and dies from the need of that connection with the light. .which is definition of pine....and thec3rd verse he repeats the necessity to crucify ego and yiur idea of self importance if you want to leave this place of negativity, blind and a cynical....ANDCYOU WILL COME TO FIND , WE ARE ALL ONE MIND CAPABLE OF ALL THATS IMAGINED AND INCONCEIVABLE . So to let the light touch you you let the words spill through and pass right through to bring out hope and reason....its literally using an anology of the moon reflecting the sins light to be beautiful to tell is destroyed from what he finds or doesnt find when he in a self reflection because he is feeling like something is calling him to seek more...the moon saves him with that secret of humbling yourself , seeingvthe connection to each other and to the light source for meaning and purpose , happiness

[@kevin8639]

Yes

[@sk8rtim709]

🙏💙

[@matucker1621]

Yes yes yes. One of my favorite songs by them ever. The moon doesn’t offer the light!1!1. The moon is telling Maynard, my Confidant, the confidant is Maynard. “This light is not my own!!” We are all like the moon, lifeless satellites. A million light reflections pass by the moon. (Paraphrasing). The actual source for the moon light is bright and endless.

[@clintmcbride7830]

Damn good stuff. This, right here, is why I love Tool. They make music that, not only sounds good but, also has a deep message. They are truly artists, not just musicians.

[@brianwalendy3735]

I have the flaming eye image on my neck

[@neonseacow]

That's brackin' bro🤙

[@vaevictis_]

tool

[@jelly_4_brainz]

Dude I dont know if it was just a self caused thing or what, but when you were explaining the third eye chakra the spot between my eyebrows started feeling something. Cool video so far!

[@FarrFromPerfect]

Working from home, I queued this up in the playlist, put on a hoodie......and suddenly wondered what it would be like to spark a joint. I have kids, work etc. So that is not going to happen. I've been clean for nearly 20 years. But it was kinda surreal, its like meeting my younger self and having a conversation.

[@VoxParanoia]

Wow it's almost as if it's not impossible to smoke cannabis and be an irresponsible loser. That would just be silly though.

[@FarrFromPerfect]

@@VoxParanoia I believe becoming a loser is independent to smoking weed. But addiction to anything can always be taken to far and help you on your way. I didn't stop to suddenly "change my ways" (although it felt that hard when I did), but by doing so it certainly helped me with a few other things in my life. I've seen both sides of the spectrum, some who consume all for weed, and some that you would never guess. I don't think it should be illegal, but it should be understood and moderated (like other pain killers). So yes, back to my first point. There will always be losers, and some will use weed as the excuse of why they are a loser. Doesn't make weed bad, makes them bad.

[@coryw8364]

omg... ty so much for doing such great work on one of the most mysteriously transcendental bands to ever exist. much appreciated

[@JackCarver10]

Maynard just had a profound breakthrough on DMT and then wrote this song.

[@null3091]

Thank you. People take their songs to seriously and understanding them is hard because while they do hold many secrets that are sometimes serious topics they will not always be completely serious. I understand the explanation in the video and i think people should take their work seriously but not think to hard on the meaning saying that third eye is about a drug trip lol.

[@-whiskey-4134]

46 & 2, Schism, and The Pot are my favorite songs to play on bass. Tool has a special place in my heart haha I’ve always been intrigued by both the music and the lyrics.

[@E.T.Persson]

Pretty good analysis. Although tool is very spiritual they have an more atheistic and artistic approach to the wonders of consciousness and being.

[@LeSurrealDream]

Funny this popped up in my feed as I just wrote a research paper about this song for one of my psych classes. Great analysis, thanks for sharing! 🙏

[@karakutta43]

Bro I was just randomly scrolling down the comments section and I saw your comment was really fresh and I just wished I had more knowledge about what the other comments are talking about. I've been listening to tool since I was 13 year's old and I never payed much attention to their lyrics and all their artifacts and symbolism,I just really enjoyed their music and I never realised they have a deeper meaning in life too but can you help me understand more about what the others are talking about. I mean what connection is there Between their music and why the video mentioned Jordan Peterson's fans should listen to them..I'm a little lost there can you please help me out 🙏 and by the way English is not my first language so I apologise in advance if it's hard to read 😅

[@LeSurrealDream]

All mighty David Hey, just saw your reply. I am no expert on this subject, but I will do my best to answer your question. Like you said, a lot of Tool songs, particularly Third Eye, mention ancient wisdom and symbolism. I believe the reason people are mentioning Jordan Peterson and Carl Jung (a psychiatrist from the late 1800/early 1900) is because the creator of this video also did a series about one of Jung’s books “Aion”, which Jordan Peterson talked about, it relates to psychology and symbology, here’s a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIacmYJri7KGfLs Both Carl Jung and Jordan Peterson discuss the meaning behind different types of symbols throughout history within the context of psychology, which also relates to some of Tool’s lyrics. There is a lot of information about this, so I can’t explain here, but if you look into Carl Jung theories, and maybe some talks by Jordan Peterson about Jung, symbolism, and mythology; you may understand more about what they are talking about. Joseph Campbell also has some interesting theories on symbolism. Also if you just want to learn more about the symbolism found in Tool songs in particular, maybe you can find more analysis videos/articles about different songs. For the song Third Eye, you could do a search on the symbol of the third eye, and there will be a lot of info on it. Or look into Eastern traditions, and even psychedelic experiences and enlightenment, like ayahuasca ceremonies and DMT experiences. Hope this helps and made sense to you. Also, your english is pretty good, don’t worry about it haha. Take care!

[@karakutta43]

@@LeSurrealDream Thank you so much for the reply. Now I know where to look. I really appreciate the info, It helps alot and I will look into it. Bless you and take care too. 😄

[@LeSurrealDream]

All mighty David No problem, glad it helps.

[@mandoweldar4826]

Awesome vid man..im a huge tool fan and love all the spiritual awareness that is in his lyrics and the band performance is phenomenal too..couldn’t explain it better fun vid to watch

[@pastorofmuppets4552]

“Reflection” is partly about the story of Narcissus.

[@gaviekrayfish]

This song will forever hold a strong piece of my heart. I’ve listened to tool since I was a kid with my dad and I always loved their music. It took me years to actually start to understand their music and learning to play guitar and bass made me appreciate their work on such a deeper level. My first lsd trip me and my buddy sat in his car listening to music and this song came on right as we both peaked. The single most healing and beautiful experiences I have ever felt. We didn’t even plan it out for this song to come on when it did, but everything fell into place perfectly and I couldn’t be any more thankful that it did. It completely changed my perception of the song and the music that they created to portray the song. Long story short, I fucking love Tool and their music will never grow old to me.

[@l3addkitty]

REALLY GREAT JOB on breaking this down for all of us TOOL fanatics! ive been in love wit TOOL since the very start and have done hours upon hours of research, as well. my main interest is in maynard. im on a never ending journey to understand his mind. i am an Aries, too so i feel i can relate to much of what he means but hes still interesting as hell. and the band as a whole is such a beautiful harmony of music and lyrics that has never been and i feel never will b duplicated. love ur channel. keep keeping us thinking for ourselves.

[@Domn879]

I agree with the meaning of ‘why are you running away’, reference to the fleeting nature of psychedelics (DMTat least), but i’ve always heard fear there too. Running away after being overwhelmed by the experience. Resisting. The whole song is an uneasy mix of awe and terror for me, and always helps me remember why i haven’t gone back there in five years.

[@mbacks0655]

I've always felt that at the part "Came out to watch you play. Why are you running away." was about how his trip is getting really intense and his 3rd eye opens. He starts freaking out trying to make it go away (running away) but there is no running or hiding when you are tripping hard.

[@kmiller9280]

I appreciate what you're doing here! I've always believed that music is one of the most powerful things on the planet... as it can be so polarizing or unifying and is so open to interpretation. It is truly amazing how people can take away something from a song and present it, as you have done here (very succinctly I might add) and someone like myself can have that "aha!" Moment upon watching your video. I've always known that Tool and MJK are very purposeful in crafting their songs... Maynard I believe, wants us all to decide for ourselves what each song is about. And while I DO just that... it is sometimes very enlightening to get a glimpse at someone else's interpretation. Great work. I look forward to checking out some more of your content soon.

[@ryancormack6117]

Brilliant video man. Been listening to Tool for the best past of 15 years, they have had a huge impact on my life. Hope you do some more videos like this mate.

[@michelkegels8270]

Haven't watched this video yet, but have to say it's great someone fjnally does a deep dive in this song. It took a while to grab me, but this song never let me go.