TOOL - 10,000 Days (Wings Pt 2) (Audio)

[@nothinyaseehere9449]

I’m 34 and dieing of emphysema, I survived 19,000 volts three times in a work accident and lost both my legs. It doesn’t matter that I’m dieing, All that matters is how I’ve lived… I have lived for you.. for me… for every soul… Tool put me on a journey through life of selflessness…. For 16 years I’ve lived every day, sometimes my own life, sometimes vicariously through others…. I’ve seen joy and beauty, I’ve seen death violence and evil, It only made me stronger…. I love you all you beautiful bastards! I’m not scared of dieing, I’m scared of not living…. Thankyou tool you’ve helped make my short life more than worth it! I love you all!

[@core1986]

If you're still here, i love you and im were all thinking of you

[@becaboca88]

This touches beyond the soul

[@nothinyaseehere9449]

Don’t let life get ya down, ya lucky tk have it. Merry Christmas 🌏

[@core1986]

@@nothinyaseehere9449 Merry Christmas

[@nothinyaseehere9449]

@@core1986 thanks mate

[@jbitts]

My mom passed away today. She was 72. She was a huge fan of Maynard, Tool and Puscifer. Love you Mom

[@josejalaeno73]

Jay Bitts sorry to hear that man. My condolences.

[@absentcoder4552]

At least she was able to listen to Fear Inoculum before she passed, right?

[@Jackson._.]

what a cool mom

[@jbitts]

@@absentcoder4552 she heard a few songs from it but was in too much agony to fully enjoy it.

[@gettothesafezone3514]

her memory is still alive

[@raphaelchagas1676]

When he screams "give me my wings" for his mom tears me up every single time. Is one of the most emotional songs I've ever heard. Love you mom.

[@shannontaylor4720]

⚕️

[@shannontaylor4720]

🪽

[@sushidog5312]

Tell your mom you love her as much as you can

[@mikekilkelly2138]

I used to think that until i listened to daddy by korn

[@cpgilliam7]

I did....she still slaughters my intentions. ​@@sushidog5312

[@talynhastime9343]

I don't really listen to this song for the lyrics but for the way Maynard sings them. Crooning, mumbling, accusing, demanding, declaring, comforting, assuring. It's a personal send-up to his mother. His contempt for religion is still present, but he plays it as an appeal for his mother. “If God exists then she is more deserving of heaven than any of us.” Even if you don't know the backstory, you know there is something he is putting his whole self into--it's important to him, and so as a listener it becomes important to me.

[@matijamilenkovic3927]

While the line "Give me my Wings" is so powerful in an of itself, the way Maynard delivers it gives it even more power, and i can't go without shedding tears whenever i hear it

[@shereehi5539]

I’m very religious. This song is super beautiful and one of my favorites in existence.

[@forvainee]

Aw man the way you easily said it all just makes me even more love the lyrics...

[@Crow_Man918]

I get the same vibe from this. Different from Judith you can tell there’s more respect for her religious views while creating a song she would be proud of. Ultimately most do want to make our parents proud. With my mom passing recently Ive listened to this song in a different way. You mention the different tones & variations Maynard projects seems to correlate to the “grieving process”

[@otoentiti]

Big fact !

[@foxx3495]

Quite possibly the most moving and emotional song in the Tool catalog.

[@phillmitzel204]

Without a doubt ..my favorite song of all time....pantera is my favorite band ...but they or no other comes close to this work of art

[@salvaje20]

And that's saying something

[@TheShawn8794]

Foxx agreed

[@jackpitman15]

thats simply because its maynards most personal track, i mean its his mothers obituary so of course it would be

[@TranceSFX]

Hands down without a doubt. Nothing in their catalog can come closer to the sobering reality and emotional weight of this song.

[@EnricoJetStream]

17 years have passed and I still believe this is the best requiem ever written.

[@WickedEyz]

sounds more like a rebirth to me

[@davidsekowski1710]

Yes it is

[@sandpiper1665]

Word

[@MrJon-jr2wz]

Same

[@pe-peron8441]

Herr Mozart would like to have a talk with you

[@xCyborgNoodle]

That harmonization "fetch me the spirit, the son, and the father, Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended" is literally the best thing I have ever heard in my entire life. 5:22

[@Hejirah]

it's a great fuckin tune, innit

[@davidschlienz9757]

Yes

[@k1nj3]

agreed

[@absentiabenertia5204]

And that is where I stopped believing in Christianity . the old Testament never mentioned 3 but 1 ...But yes this was an amazing build up..its time now My time now ...and just the usage of fetch like his mother was a dog enslaved to Jesus ..amazing writing

[@k1nj3]

@@absentiabenertia5204 bro im not trying to convert you or anything, but as far as i know 1 and 3 has been a core principle of christianity and it is in the old testament (no offense)

[@jasonwiseman9984]

This is the best tribute to somebody's mother I have ever heard

[@namelesswalaby]

Came here to say this

[@Keyc94]

English isnt my native language. I read about the story behind the song. And I always thought it was some kind of blaming "god" or the believe in it (since tool is known as an atheistic group and Maynard anti god opinion comes from the fact that his mother was hard religious, even when she suffered in the life on earth) but when I read your comment I looked far more into the lyrics. And the song is a homage to his mother clearly. And it shows that he doesn't have to believe in the same things as his mother, to accept and love and miss her.

[@deutschlanddeutschland7111]

@@Keyc94 Tool atheistic? lmao

[@TheSlammurai]

@@Keyc94 There's definitely anger towards God in this song and some lines imply that he sees his own mother as being higher than Him.

[@rachelross5829]

​@@Keyc94brilliant

[@SwagJesus69420]

I ugly cry to this song regularly. Thank you Maynard, Justin, Adam and Danny.

[@MrTryphodemos]

You wil have you're reeasons, for sure.

[@zacharycrothers9304]

Me too just ignorant weeping

[@_grigoryta]

True. Can't even sing along properly without floundering into tears

[@lukasgaming82]

Not all tears are bad my friend. I hope life's good to you!

[@danielwilliams8552]

Me too

[@8geartodown]

"Fetch me the spirit, the son and the father. Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended."

[@captaincrunch72]

the bass in this track is just sick...Justin is amazing...

[@trevorphillips1801]

Fucking frylock

[@ibmasterblaster]

underrated how good it is in this song - totally sets the mood

[@everwhere0.081]

Justin chancellor is my biological father

[@Moneyman-33]

I bought a bass guitar because of Tool. Schism was the first song I ever learned on any instrument.

[@Ilyas702]

It took me almost a year to be able to nail the bassline from start to finish...

[@bradewers-ft6cs]

The best Tool song hands down. The build up, the tension, the Masterpiece.

[@pyrrhicvideos5811]

Hearing an ad between pts 1 and 2 of Wings for Marie is like stopping halfway through eating or sex to punch yourself in the downstairs.

[@audrichvuneo181]

Pyrrhic Videos Right? Of all their songs that have preludes that were separated into individual videos, you’d think they’d combine Wings for Marie parts 1 and 2 into one video...

[@natalielain4817]

hahaha true

[@chloemcmaster4631]

Pyrrhic Videos isn't it just? I searched for both together. Nada.

[@basedbattledroid3507]

Thanks for putting "eating" there because I don't know what sex feels like.

[@KG70312]

The ads are complete blue ballers

[@DanCourtneyElkins]

I'm 26 and just conquered brain cancer. I survived 6 years of pure mental torment without thinking cancer was a possibility for my suffering. Finding out I had cancer brought a peace to my soul that I cannot describe. It was truly a blessing. I fully realize I am not immortal and have only a limited time on this earth. I'm turning 27 in January and this song really hits differently. I will not be apart of the 27 club. I will live my life to the fullest and make every breath moving forward count. Thank you Tool for guiding me in this world since I was a young lad in 4th grade. You are the father that was taken from me.

[@AB-ws8jj]

Hope you're still here to see 10,000 days

[@pauliewalnuts3212]

Well, bro, I can only hope you're still here listening to Tool with the rest of us!

[@veronicaphelan5855]

My husband passed away yesterday in hospice, he was 32. I played him this song before he received the Sacrament of the Sick from the Chaplain there the day before he passed. This song was really fitting because he had anoxic brain injury and multiple organ failure and fought for his consciousness and body for 40+ days in the ICU. Not exactly a stroke like Maynard's mom, but I believe this song brought us both peace.

[@sdustin7986]

❤

[@EsotericHighway]

I hope you're doing well.

[@Angered9999]

Stay strong Veronica

[@fabiusspeck2518]

Just read your comment. wounds like that rarely heal, but, for what is worth from a stranger on youtube, I really hope you're doing better. my thoughts are going to you now. deepest condolences. keep pushing on

[@graysonmichael8335]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@chokovok7231]

We listen to the tales and romanticize How we'd follow the path of the hero Boast about the day when the rivers overrun How we rise to the height of our halo Listen to the tales as we all rationalize Our way into the arms of the savior Feigning all the trials and the tribulations None of us have actually been there Not like you Ignorant siblings at the congregation Gather around spewing sympathy Spare me None of them can even hold a candle up to you Blinded by choice, these hypocrites won't see But enough about the collective Judas Who could deny you were the one who illuminated Your little piece of the divine? And this little light of mine, a gift you passed on to me I'm gonna let it shine to guide you safely on your way Your way home Oh, what are they gonna do when the lights go down Without you to guide them all to Zion? What are they gonna do when the rivers overrun Other than tremble incessantly? High is the way, but all eyes are upon the ground You were the light and the way they'll only read about I only pray Heaven knows when to lift you out Ten thousand days in the fire is long enough You're going home You're the only one who can hold your head up high Shake your fists at the gates, saying "I have come home now Fetch me the spirit, the son, and the father Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended It's time now, my time now Give me my, give me my wings" Give me my Give me my Give me my Give me my Give me my Give me my wings You are the light and way that they will only read about Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance Burden of proof tossed upon the believers You were my witness, my eyes, my evidence Judith Marie, unconditional one Daylight dims leaving cold fluorescence Difficult to see you in this light Please forgive this bold suggestion Should you see your maker's face tonight Look him in the eye, look him in the eye, and tell him "I never lived a lie, never took a life, but surely saved one Hallelujah, it's time for you to bring me home."

[@calebarwood3961]

Appreciate it, bump

[@robinpaydon7139]

@@calebarwood3961 it's not 4chan /pol/ack.

[@jorgetorrico1901]

Bump

[@amimarietomaino2209]

I'm the face of this bEd Story pretty eerie, hUH?

[@schpeidermann]

@@robinpaydon7139 bump

[@MostlyCloudy]

When Adam's guitar cries, I cry. It's just the way it goes.

[@anderseckstrand7033]

No one here blames you. 🖖

[@mamapegg]

I love that it starts "raining'

[@mrstogie912]

💯🙌💙

[@danieldoake8224]

Adams playing is just absolutely breath taking, so much passion and detail!

[@TheChazz1225]

It's definitely crying at 7:30

[@sarahhill6796]

This songs hits you different when you are the one grieving.

[@instinct922]

Oh it hit me alright. Even 7 years later.

[@casualacquaintance1100]

...😢

[@chuckgraham527]

Yes. It does.

[@sandeefitch5710]

It absolutely does! 💓

[@kariasimova1251]

It does. Just lost my beloved grandma a few days ago and I'm bawling listening to this, my heart goes out to everyone else in mourning.

[@musicmademejester]

My brother passed away today at 32 y/o... I'm devastated. He was also a fan of Maynard and the boys. 12,000 days in the fire is long enough. You're going home. RIP Little Brother.

[@theangledsaxon6765]

fuck man... For so long my older brother and I have been at complete odds. A few months ago, we made up and now were nearly best friends. I cant imagine life without him, the thought of that happening hit me like a truck. Im sorry

[@gwrich01]

Sorry for your loss man. My brother passed away in 2012 so these songs help me remind me of him.

[@emiwa5365]

My brother died tragically in 2008 at the same age as yours. I was his little sister, he was my best friend. I played this song on his funeral, he was a big fan of TOOL. Still miss you bro..

[@davidloter5391]

Your brother has his wings now. May he Forever Soar With The Angels.

[@duggadugga6435]

We are all here for you.

[@neil7244]

Full body chills. Every time. Biophysics and musical resonance. All rolled into a poetic tribute to a woman's 29 years of suffering.

[@LOKOKROKOO]

Wait i don't even know what are you taking about .🤗

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

27. Paralyzing aneurysm in 1976, died in 2003. But still. Extremely powerful and moving song. If I happen to die at the age of 27, I want the lyrics at 4:15-5:45 etched into my gravestone.

[@eddymannylow8216]

27. Can't you count you bitch?

[@Spartan-nk8pj]

@@eddymannylow8216 No need to be rude. It's a simple mistake.

[@EMS01119]

Eddy Mannylow who cares dude

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

Has any son ever paid such a powerfully heartfelt tribute to his mother as Maynard James Keenan?

[@onlyNtimE]

Okay now this only two scripts I've seen two brothers cry the others were too dry is that what you're looking for was seeing believing or was believing sing till death was part

[@hotakatsu7637]

Sufjan Stevens probably

[@SkippyMcdanglenuts]

@@hotakatsu7637 that’s a great example. Carrie and Lowell broke me

[@kathmandu2285]

So many of Maynard's songs are about his mother.

[@JerryDodge]

Crying like crazy right now. Not my mother, but my father called me this morning to let me know today will likely be his last day. At least in the next few days. He's been fighting cancer, among many other things.

[@JerryDodge]

Rest in peace, Dad. 7/8/1957 - 7/8/2020

[@TheCrazyRoll]

Jerry Dodge R.I.P. my dude. Lots of strength to you to get through these difficult times. ❤️

[@Unoriginalswine]

@@JerryDodge Sorry for your loss

[@jam3328]

Sorry for your loss, Jerry. Stay strong !

[@bradenmoore2187]

Stay strong brother, I hope you're doing well. Make sure to ask everyone else how they're coping as well.

[@exxor9108]

"I only pray Heaven knows when to lift you out. 10,000 days in the fire is long enough. You're going home." I have no idea why, but this hits me in the feels so damn hard.

[@pandyfackler118]

You may know this song was written by James Maynard for his deceased mother, Judith Marie, but you may not know that she spent a little over 27 years on her sickbed. Ten thousand days is a little over 27 years, which is how long she was "in the fire" before she passed on; before finally "going home."

[@exxor9108]

@@pandyfackler118 I did learn about that a little while later, and it feels more powerful now that I know that.

[@pandyfackler118]

@d R Judith Marie: Unconditional One.

[@thatspartyguy7328]

Vision gets a bit blurry with that verse.

[@number-ow1fo]

"10,000 Days in the fire is long enough you're going home" is one the best lines ever said no doubt.

[@tareqmahmud_]

There is something in this song . Something other worldly. This touches my soul like nothing else does.

[@el0j]

it's the mushrooms induced music

[@phillandry]

My mom passed 3 months ago...only 61. Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance, (With the) burden of proof tossed upon the believers. You were my witness, my eyes, my evidence, Maman Francine, unconditional one.

[@ralphpasquale8848]

When my mom passed away, this was the first song I listened to. I have never cried so hard in my adult life. #WingsForElaine 🤟

[@amari5114]

RIP Elaine.

[@thomaschristensen6482]

FANTASTISK LEVENE NR TOOL NÅR DE ER ALLER BEST MANYARDS FEDE STEMME OG STEMNING GOD MUSIK FOR ØRENE OG SJÆLEN COOL FYR DUDE?FATHER MANYARD TOOLMJK

[@basedbattledroid3507]

My condolences

[@ralphpasquale8848]

I haven’t been here in months, this song brought so many emotions back to me. Thank you all. Please be safe and hug your loved ones for those of us who can’t. #WingsForElaine

[@w4rlock348]

@@thomaschristensen6482 you high on acid or something?

[@joshuasizemore4862]

[Verse 1] We listen to the tales and romanticize How we'd follow the path of the hero Boast about the day when the rivers overrun How we rise to the height of our halo Listen to the tales as we all rationalize Our way into the arms of the savior Feigning all the trials and the tribulations None of us have actually been there Not like you [Verse 2] Ignorant siblings at the congregation Gather around spewing sympathy Spare me None of them can even hold a candle up to you Blinded by choice, these hypocrites won't see But enough about the collective Judas Who could deny you were the one who Illuminated your little piece of the divine? And this little light of mine, a gift you passed on to me I'm gonna let it shine to guide you safely on your way Your way home [Verse 3] Oh, what are they gonna do when the lights go down Without you to guide them all to Zion? What are they gonna do when the rivers overrun Other than tremble incessantly? High is the way, but all eyes are upon the ground You were the light and the way they'll only read about I only pray Heaven knows when to lift you out Ten thousand days in the fire is long enough You're going home [Chorus] You're the only one who can hold your head up high Shake your fists at the gates, saying "I have come home now Fetch me the spirit, the son, and the father Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended It's time now, my time now Give me my, give me my wings" [Post-Chorus] Give me my Give me my Give me my Give me my Give me my Give me my wings You are the light and way that they will only read about [Bridge] Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance Burden of proof tossed upon the believers You were my witness, my eyes, my evidence Judith Marie, unconditional one [Outro] Daylight dims leaving cold fluorescence Difficult to see you in this light Please forgive this bold suggestion Should you see your maker's face tonight Look him in the eye, look him in the eye, and tell him "I never lived a lie, never took a life, but surely saved one Hallelujah, it's time for you to bring me home."

[@pandyfackler118]

This needs more upvotes. Tysm 💞

[@danielgehring7437]

Not all heroes wear capes. Kudos.

[@jonny555ive]

THANK YOU ❤️🎵❤️

[@mr.k6739]

thank you

[@MatthewLangdeau-iw8xx]

I believe instead of “siblings” it’s “flippants” but idk for sure

[@tritthompson631]

Listened to this song a thousand times but here I am with tears streaming down my face again. Amazing!!!

[@itsgudstuf6485]

If you listen closely, you can hear the bassist putting in his 220%.

[@darioarteaga8857]

His name is Justin chancellor :)

[@ralitsa-ost]

Judith Marie saved more than one life! Because if she hadn't given life to Maynard to create music i would not have *stayed in this holy reality and spiraled out*. Really Tool gave me motivation in a very dark moment. Thank youuuu!!!

[@lucasdls2497]

This is the real music, that have emotion, music theory, feelings, and pass a message that helps and motivates others in bad times. This justifies why Rock and Metal never dies over time.

[@briansmad1]

Music has a lot of magic to pull us through some weird and tough times.

[@slantz49]

Same here ...! At age 17 I had a loaded .45 in my mouth ready to end it all ...46&2 was playing..the song and his lyrics stopped me ...i am now 41 ..with amazing children i fully attribute Judith Marie ..for me still being here !

[@Moneyman-33]

Steve Lantz I’m so glad you didn’t do it. Tool wasn’t what saved me from self boom. But I was there at one point. I’m glad we both chose life.

[@JerryDodge]

Thank you. We all need some lovely souls around us.

[@tiffanybuie2263]

If TOOL isnt played at my funeral, I'm NOT GOING!

[@josep_ac4776]

me too

[@archibaldsalyards926]

I just laughed out very loud!! Love your quote!!! My son recently asked what song I want played at my funeral...? My reply was "In This River" by Zakk Wylde.. I may change it to this one!!!

[@jasonsphinx8461]

Heh...

[@nothinyaseehere9449]

I’m having my funeral soon. I’ll be in disguise hiding in the crowd yelling he sucked! He was idiot! When I see people I don’t like I’ll have em removed. Once the squares are gone I’ll get the marijuanas and whisky’s out hahaha I’m gonna have it on my farm so we can go ride bikes n stuff n enjoy it. That’s what my life’s been about so my death and stupid funeral may aswell be the same…

[@FreeRsGuides]

@@nothinyaseehere9449 hey my guy, have you tried magic mushrooms , like 2-2.5g? (:

[@_ozky]

This is one of the most important songs of my entire life.

[@unlockyoursound]

+1

[@jonnymmac]

And that life would be spent well, listening to this.

[@Moneyman-33]

Same. I met a guy who liked Tool in college and I said my favorite song was Wings for Marie and he said “oh you’re one of those weird people”. Swear to God that’s a true story. People are such assholes.

[@imperatrixofruins2915]

my sons are the most important people in my life, above anyThing else

[@ayite8163]

truth

[@leandrometfan]

There's no denying that this is Tool's heaviest song. Once you get in the groove and allow yourself to dive in the lyrics you cannot just to feel

[@vmmmusik1519]

& listen with headphones. if u dont have good ones put pcs of foam over ur ears, press & enjoy

[@jaykelley103]

Heaviest like emotionally? I mean I guess. More of a Hooker With Penis kinda guy myself. Talk about EMOTIONAL I cry everytime

[@sleepinthemorningcalm]

My mum passed away January 31 this year. I’m 27 and I just realized that I had just barely over 10, 000 days with her. (10, 064 to be exact.) The last lines in this song hit hard. They’ve always been haunting to me but now even more so obviously. She was a big Tool fan, specifically of this album. Her name is even incredibly close to Marie. Love you mum.

[@MonkeyShiznit]

May she be resting in peace. my condolences. she raised a strong person, make her proud.

[@homonovus2505]

My deepest condolences, I'm certain she raised a good man, peace be with you. May she be riding the great spiral!

[@tenacioustbag]

It's amazing that even after 10000 listens this song still gives me chills.

[@josejalaeno73]

I’m a firm believer that everyone should listen to at least one tool album at some point in their life.

[@stefengels8487]

Word

[@recalled4525]

i dont agree. they should listen to 6

[@Shrek_es_mi_pastor]

@@recalled4525 How?

[@recalled4525]

Alienzito TOOL have 6 (5+Opiate) albums. I would even consider listenning to Salival.

[@j.prt.979]

ZacKiwi salival is miles better than Opiate. Opiate is non-essential. Salival is like their 4th best secretly

[@TheSlammurai]

"Judith Marie, unconditional one" gives me goosebumps every damn time. The song builds up to that line perfectly.

[@ricgondeckjr5091]

At 48 years old and have listened to a lot of music… this is my number one over all !

[@just_nate_8694]

Mine too

[@scotbrakeley8246]

I became my mother's legal guardian as a 25 year old full time college student, due to her Alzheimer's disease. As well I was working full time. Jesus Christ I was struggling to keep my shit together in those days. This song breaks me every time. She spent almost three years in the fire of dementia. The toughest years of my life. I ugly cry to this often. I feel everything in this song. #Wings for Marlene😪

[@OperantSound]

I needed a good cry. I miss my mom so much. Truly she was a pillar of faith. I pray she demanded her wings for all she put up with on this earth for us.

[@CallingAllMusicians]

When Maynard sings “daylight dims leaving cold fluorescence; difficult to see you in this light” I immediately picture him in the hospital room as his mother is taking her last breaths. I imagine he is holding her hand and speaking to her; suggesting what she might say when she gets to the gates of heaven. Incredibly touching and unbelievably heart wrenching.

[@keysofperception4377]

Yeah you can really see the fluorescent light flickering while he sits next to her bed holding her hand

[@CutmeMick]

Back in ‘06 I was driving from Salt Lake back to Bozeman and was listening to this entire song and I can almost for certain tell you that I must have had a very similar experience to Maynard. It was around 5 and All I could see was the lyric “Daylight dims leaving cold fluorescence’ It’s EXACTLY what I was experiencing I actually pulled off the highway drove up some hill and literally watched this ‘daylight dimming’ I was so moved by the situation that I’ve never forgotten it. But for sure the way northern Utah is with all those factories and the toxic smoke literally does something to that light in the winter evening sunset.. It’s where I believe part of the lyrics come from God Bless 🙏🏻

[@CallingAllMusicians]

@@keysofperception4377 ❤✨❤

[@CallingAllMusicians]

@@CutmeMick I love your use of imagery here, thank you for sharing this.

[@lancegardner8560]

I assume that's what he meant. It'll be a tough time when I do it, if I don't go first.

[@jaydawg116]

I thank God every day for my parents and that they’re still here with me. Bless every one of you and Judith Marie, Maynard, Adam, Danny, Justin. Seriously. We have one life here, live it. Love y’all.

[@drobinson-uo7ic]

This is some of the most emotive singing I've ever heard. I listened to this song on headphones the first time ever. The "thud" sound was devastating. I like how the song "Judith" about Maynard's mom is so cynical, but years later "Wings For Marie" is so honorable and loving towards his mother.

[@archibaldsalyards926]

And one song they never perform live....

[@mindboost_]

​@@archibaldsalyards926 they perfomed it thrice. But it is very emotionally and phisically exhausting for whole band to perform, not only for Maynard, which have obvious difficulty to sing that song.

[@dhammaboy1203]

Definitely - captures the complexity of human relationships!

[@Gorlami90]

This is seriously on par with Mozart and Bach. “High is the way, but our eyes are upon the ground”

[@vrose3983]

Better.

[@BigUriel]

@@vrose3983 Bach had some serious riffs back in his day. Beethoven was the OG metal god. Mozart was alright but a bit pop-rock.

[@vrose3983]

@@BigUriel Agreed, but I only have eyes for Tool

[@ziadbittar3797]

Dude I know music is subjective, and I love tool and never listen to Bach. But Bach kinda invented modern western music and without him probably non of any music today would be the same.

[@mistyhess3546]

Rachmaninoff 💛

[@rebekahcooper5193]

This is the song I played driving home from the hospital the morning my husband David passed away. TOOL has always given me strength and helps me workout my head a little. A month from now it will be a year ago.. I struggle, but I'm on the treadmill and trying to stay amongst the living 🤘🖤

[@toiletwasher3363]

I'm so sorry for your loss, I hope you stay strong😢

[@4speedBuick]

Tool has helped me thru some dark times as well. Lost my father to cancer, still can't listen to this song without a tear. Keep pushing thru.

[@Maggiecars420]

People think you shouldnt feel or grieve. You might as well call school and say we don't want music, then there's judgement is it drug music ect. We all feel we all grieve most anyway, and the school and parents created these young ones and these song from 10;000, is 18 yrs old my son died right after it was released, Drs ignorance and a bully. Bully told sheriff and sheriff walked. No sense in purposely killing someone just starting life

[@Maggiecars420]

​@@4speedBuickFeel ya, prayers and love

[@Maggiecars420]

This is my grief song

[@stevecrabtree3873]

My son lived to be 10,192 days old. I miss him.

[@emzetkin1100]

I'm so sorry for your loss. A parent should never have to bury their own child.

[@Rameshwar-x2j]

He's in peace. He got such a rocker as a dad u think he used proud hold your head up high baby

[@Rameshwar-x2j]

Isnt*

[@g6ge]

im so sorry

[@timgranata3016]

😢

[@BrokenZen311]

We listen to the tales and romanticize, How we'd follow the path of the hero. Boast about the day when the rivers overrun, How we rise to the height of our halo. Listen to the tales as we all rationalize, Our way into the arms of the savior. Feigning all the trials and the tribulations. None of us have actually been there, Not like you... Ignorant fibbers in the congregation. Gather around spewing sympathy, Spare me... None of them can even hold a candle up to you. Blinded by choice, these hypocrites won't see. But enough about the collective Judas. Who could deny you were the one who illuminated Your little piece of the divine? And this little light of mine, a gift you passed on to me I'm gonna let it shine To guide you safely on your way. Your way home... Oh, what are they gonna do when the lights go down? Without you to guide them all to Zion? What are they gonna do when the rivers overrun Other than tremble incessantly? High is the way, But our eyes are upon the ground. You are the light and the way. They'll only read about. I only pray heaven knows, When to lift you out. 10,000 days in the fire is long enough. You're going home... You're the only one who can hold your head up high. Shake your fist at the gates saying, "I've come home now! Fetch me the spirit, the son and the father. Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended. It's time now! My time now! Give me my Give me my wings!" Give me my [5x] Give me my wings You are the light, the way, That they will only read about. Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance. Burden of proof tossed upon the believers. You were my witness, my eyes, my evidence, Judith Marie, unconditional one. Daylight dims leaving cold fluorescence. Difficult to see you in this light. Please forgive this bold suggestion. Should you see your maker's face tonight, Look him in the eye. Look him in the eye and tell him, "I never lived a lie, never took a life, But surely saved one. Hallelujah It's time for you to bring me home."

[@TheLegendofGumby]

BrokenZen *ignorant Fibbers in the congregation Fibbers as in liars

[@mauriciobonilla2278]

Me partió el corazón 😔

[@Tim2112-r7h]

Love your mom with all your heart one like no other give thanks for being here ❤️

[@Tim2112-r7h]

Wow

[@pcls-tech]

What a fucking sad song 💔💔💔

[@feebleterrance]

This song breaks you down then builds you back up every single time you listen it.

[@reginasamilpa44]

One of the prettiest songs ever written. ❤

[@rabpanz6145]

"Fetch me the spirit, the son, and the father; tell them their pillar of faith has ascended" absolutely ruins me every time I hear this. What a goddamn masterpiece.

[@stevelaw3886]

Genuine contender for greatest song ever written. And I was born in the 60s. And I was into music before I could walk... Tool are just next level.

[@tomford2218]

They are next level for sure, but it seems like you get it or you don't.

[@stevelaw3886]

@@tomford2218 unfortunately my missus belongs in the other camp :(

[@theoriginal7727]

@@stevelaw3886she doesn’t deserve you 😅😅😂❤🎉😂❤😂🎉

[@brianberg7798]

Possibly the greatest song ever written!

[@dylanmcdaniel2084]

"Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance, burden of proof tossed upon non-believers. You were my witness, my eyes, my evidence. Judith Marie, unconditional ooooooooooooooooooooone" RIP Judith

[@rbnteodoro]

How on earth can a band make such a masterpiece?

[@_spacemonkey_7079]

Because they're Tool

[@ericphilen3433]

@@_spacemonkey_7079FACTS

[@rachelross5829]

Ascension

[@brandonvanlieshout7303]

I just lost my 16 year old daughter. She was disabled. This is was a hard song to listen before. Now it's a release!

[@dantepollastrini4598]

My condolences sir. My son 20 and has muscular dystrophy. He is slowly getting to like their songs. I know kinda how you feel. I cry every time I listen to this.

[@superkelification]

From one internet stranger to another, I am sorry for your loss. Take care.

[@brandonvanlieshout7303]

thanks sweethearts

[@w4rlock348]

Stay strong my guy

[@billyalarie929]

ooooooof, this one hits in a particular way (i'm disabled--spina bifida)

[@PalaceDude]

This is one of those TOOL songs you immediately connect with. Even without context, you understand the emotions in the lyrics and tune. God bless Maynard.

[@ratbones620]

“I never lived a lie, never took a life, but surely saved one” Is such a powerful line.

[@ThimiosEC]

This song is really about all the stages of grieving. First you reminisce and you are thinking about life in general. Then the sadness and anger keeps building up until it finally explodes inside you, to finally leave you at serenity. The music compliments that so well.

[@ben11fan]

You need to rethink this.

[@ThimiosEC]

@@ben11fan I would love to see a different approach.. You could help me understand it better!

[@ben11fan]

@@ThimiosEC I agree with the grieving part. I think it's about the loss of his mother.(Marie) Its the Building of anger I don't get - the title 10,000 days - is that the age of the mother or days grieving. Because the anger subsides overtime when grieving not increases. Time heals as they say. 30 yrs is a long time to grieve. Though it's a young age to lose your Mother. I think the ending is him saying how she saved him from himself. (I think the whole album is about him needing to be saved from himself). She was his best chance and he lost her.

[@ThimiosEC]

@@ben11fan Thank you for that perspective!

[@stivianvalchev7738]

@@ben11fan If my memory serves correct, his mother was very sick for 27 years - roughly 10,000 days of pain.

[@stevenreid2571]

My grandfather is currently, at this moment, under 24/7 hospice care.. his health has been declining pretty much this whole entire year.. he'd been in and out of hospitals and physical rehab centers for the past 2 months.. we finally got him home, he was awake, bedridden, but awake and alert for only about 5 days.. He's been asleep for the past two days, and the rattle in his breathing is the worst I've heard it yet.. the skies are even weeping, his siblings are here gathered around him as he lays there, almost unable to wake up... and I'm outside smoking a cigarette trying to remain calm, crying and shaking, listening to this masterpiece once again and typing this out. Be there for your loved ones is all I can say, even before they become unconscious.. I was there for him as his health deteriorated right before my eyes, helping him back to his feet each time he fell and couldn't get up. Even when he knew his time was nearing an end, he still was his calm, jovial self.. joking, laughing.. I love him, Walter, paw-paw.. even if you can't read this right now.. Just know my heart breaks for you.. I'm glad you got to physically come home, whenever you feel it is ready.. spiritually, you may go home as well.. I love you, you were my rock.. you helped me become a better man, unlike my actual father who would scream and yell at me over not being able to sweep the floor "correctly" as a 4 year old.. your calm demeanor is what i try to emulate, mimic even, be safe on your journey.. On that note, I'm going to step back inside and check on you, and check on the family. Fuck cancer.

[@stevenreid2571]

First time I've listened to this song in a week.. October 9th, 8:25 P.M. he took his last breath, I'll always love you paw-paw.

[@stevenreid2571]

Nearing another death.. Funny, this is like a diary at this point. My grandmother seems close to her end as well, it'll be nice to know they reunite in some spiritual way.. The guitar swells weeping, it is art. Like our own wails, soft, until the time comes. We all know it's coming, and it never gets easier with each passing... you love, cherish time, hold on to your memories. Tightly and with everything you've got. Fucking fuck man, she was such an angel. Milkshakes and cookies, literally would load me up on sugar and send me home .. pool days, her and my pawpaw took me to a baseball game once.. it was so fun, I especially remember how hard the rain was coming back.. she did her best to keep me calm and assured everything was okay.. it was one of THOSE violent thunderstorms, listen to me ramble though.. Just keep holding onto your loved ones. All of you.

[@reverseshotgun721]

This song transcends mortal music. It's sound is a deep incantation. It's lyrics a prayer, marred with guilt. An ethereal track, that stands the test of time, akin to Judith Marie's faith in a god that Maynard chose to turn his back to. In spite of his relationship with Judith's god, this song sees him become an inquisitor of those he perceives to be of lesser faith than her. Absolutely magical.

[@linked2dio26]

That's quite a powerful statement right there. I like it

[@tredecimangeli3196]

Music is the true bible

[@keysofperception4377]

I know it might s

[@rachelross5829]

Magical

[@PrimalTheYeen]

The thing I love about Maynard is his ability to use his emotions to convey how he feels into his music you can clearly his grief and anger when he sings "give my wings" you can just feel how sad and angry he is at the thought and fact his mother is gone. Everyone should be thankful for all the kind,caring and supportive mothers in this world, cause at some point you won't have them anymore

[@JonnyPhive]

I lost my mother to Dementia and Stroke last month, she was 68...Tool's music has helped me a lot in the last few years since the stroke incapacitated her. A fever is what finally took her....107degrees Fahrenheit Almost 42C....she was totally gone before she made it to the hospital...her body just didn't know it yet.... god i miss her.

[@Jokoko2828]

GIVE ME MY WINGS hits like a meteor, literally sent shivers down my spine.

[@Hexenkind1]

R.I.P Judith-Marie, unconditional one.

[@crank6666666]

🙏

[@patrickchanningii366]

My Mom's middle name is Marie. Funny how syllables work... ..I've been able to sub her name every time.

[@walkerj100480]

My mom's middle name was Marie also. She died from cancer exactly two months before her grandson/my son was born. The nurses and doctors said they did not know how she lived so long. She was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called multiple myeloma that usually affects African American males. She was a Caucasian female. Her anniversary was 6/13/2020 and my son will be 7 on 8/13/2020. Rest in peace with your beautiful wings mom, Linda Marie Leija.You more than earned them sweet angel.

[@thomaschristensen6482]

R.I.P JUDITH MARIE KEENAN MANYARDS MOM JUDITH 10000DAYS 27ÅR MED KANCER KRÆFT HUN ER HOS GUD MIN KLARE OVERBEVISNING OG TRO?ÆRE VÆRE GUD I DET HØJE.OG DERVED ENGLEHERAKIET SANGEN OM AT DER ER ENGLE TIL?TÆT PÅ HERREN I SKYEN?ORET LØD KÆRLIGHED OG ORET VAR GUD?

[@simonepiselli1004]

Today I have lost my dad. He struggled for 10+ years with a paralyzing neurodegenerative disease (ALS). I was listening to Wings pt.1 + 2 when he passed away this morning. I've always been close to him, all these years. He wasn't a believer, but if there's a heaven, he can shake his fists at the gates shouting "I've come home now!" he truly deserves heaven. I love you dad. 4000 days in the fire are long enough, you're going home.

[@trvshboi]

No one will ever be prepared for the inevitable loss of someone as close to them as their parents. Though it is unavoidable, the best thing we can do is to cherish every single moment we experience with them and embrace whatever may come from doing so.

[@omni_focal]

Wholesome

[@onlyNtimE]

Stop kidding you silly f**** mixer for chicks

[@shiva004]

The bass in this song is extraordinary!!

[@naumann6473]

Absolutely mesmerizing, I discovered this song late in my Tool journey and I'm glad I did because hearing it for the first time was emotionally tormenting and broke me down to my core spiritual essence and made me realize how this worldly life is so fleeting and meaningless as we are all eternal beings of light.

[@ZR1638]

My mother just passed away. Pissed off. She didn't deserve this. Never thought this song would hit home as much as it does.

[@josemanuelrodriguez401]

I personally, have yet to experience the loss of a loved one. I'm thankful that everyone I love is still here for me. But I know, one day it will not be that way. Seeing all these comments about people who find comfort in this song is heart wrenching, for I cannot feel the same way. To everyone who has lost someone they love, be it a friend, a brother or sister, a mother or father, or anyone really, I send to you my deepest condolences, and hope you can keep moving forward. RIP to everyone who has finally gone home.

[@everybodydotheflopxd]

10 years since my mother died of cancer and no song has ever touched me and resonated with me like this song does, I get uncontrollable goosebumps every time I hear this and it almost puts me into a trance. It’s almost comforting as my mother was a religious woman and I like to think when she died after suffering and going through chemotherapy for years she finally got her wings, thanks Maynard and TOOL

[@mariaortiz9967]

This is probably one of the songs I've listened to the most in my life and I never get bored or tired of it

[@whydontyoujustwatchagiallo1639]

Only on Tool!

[@accursedstudios3289]

"10,000 days in the Fire is long enough You're going home." I have been a Tool fan for many many years. Saw them in concert 4 times in the nineties.. I list them as one of my Top 5 bands in my life. They made such a big impact on my life. But none of that compares to that lyric.. It's so impactful, so powerful, and so emotional to me.

[@Aproppo]

How do you even make music like this? It flows so naturally from beginning to end, it feels as if I'm guided by my hand. It captures both me and my essence whole, swallows it and doesn't let go until the last note is played and the last word spoken.

[@rphillipcrowley6043]

My mom passed away on Tues, Nov. 2th, 2021... I dedicate this song to her, her selfless life and the love she bore for all. May she get her wings! I love and miss you mom, your suffering has ended, you will forever be my hero...

[@robertmarks317]

These comments make me regain my hope for mankind. It's funny that the people with the warmest hearts are just common people with an affinity for superb music.

[@Mark_of_the_Bear_Studios]

I lost my father last year, a man that rarely if ever gave me bad advice or steered me wrong. He brought me back to my faith, struggling every day to keep his head up and live a selfless life. If ever anyone deserved their wings, he did. He was the best man I’ve ever known, and now every time I hear this song I think, yes, you, the pillar of faith and love that showed me my conscience, my moral compass, and what it means to keep doing the right thing even when all is burning around you, have ascended. I love you, Pops.

[@hyperflexharrington5]

Never ceases to amaze me how many people turn to TOOL for comfort for the loss of a loved one. My beloved wife Melanie, for always and forever. 7:04 am 3/8/2019.

[@Moneyman-33]

Moxlonibus Krypt Never ceases to amazing me how many assholes call this music pretentious.... I’m glad I’m not the only one finding solace in this music. I’m sorry for your loss.

[@omegachuy]

Our losses are what empower us. Just let us not forget.

[@kyletaylor1752]

RIP Melanie

[@hyperflexharrington5]

@@Moneyman-33 Thank you Greatly appreciated.

[@hyperflexharrington5]

@@omegachuy Thank you, but difficult none the less.

[@al332]

my wife died of cancer, she was 37 years old. this song makes me think of her good nature and unconditional love. I'm not sure how to continue life without her....

[@Maggiecars420]

Remember the good things and know God needed her home. My son died right after this song came out, he was finaly home. Death is hard..

[@abhimanyusingh6481]

The almost end of the song where he rhymes with the hymn heeeyyy hooo….. heyyyy hooo heyy hooo…. ‘You are the light they will only read about’ and that drop of all the instruments into ‘set as I am in my ways and arrogance, burden of proof……..’ hits really fucking hard. This guy sung a song called ‘Judith’ with his rock band, a perfect circle, where he is just abusing his mother’s god and belief as he blames his mother’s god for her suffering and here he is/was(when he wrote this) accepting his arrogant ways and goes on to accept his mother’s faith and ‘everything’, ‘you were my witness, my eyes my EVIDENCE’ is hautingly real, warm and existential and probably the most beautiful acceptance. For most people it’s like a eulogy, for me it’s him forgiving himself for being against his mumma’s notion of whatever she felt! Maynard isn’t just a son, he is an epitome of a son for an epitome of a mother and a believer. This song and this apple in the throat feeling is the best I have ever felt and witnessed.

[@LerRhann]

Tool creates magic in every song they put out. Maynard is a master of all things musical. Listening to "Tool" is such a privilege.

[@landonweber2277]

Recently lost my dad to a heart attack and I remember him showing me this band years ago when we were in his car and I was younger, Oh god how I miss you dad, We'll be reunited eventually. I love you

[@nc...]

We all come here when it's time to grieve, Rest easy

[@Joshua-es8nj]

I mostly listen to only Christian rock bands like 12 stones, Switchfoot, Demon Hunter and Thousand Foot Krutch but this song by Tool is still one of my all time favorites. The level of passion, purpose and meaning behind this song

[@emiljansen1435]

No words worthy of explaining this masterpiece.

[@dylanweiler6763]

This song puts me in a damn trance every time I enjoy sitting outside at night put this song on repeat and just let my mind drift to whatever I'm feeling thank you TOOL!!

[@franciscoangueira6730]

I agree. Night time by yourself in meditation is the best

[@joeelmore9791]

Smoke a fatty and put those earbuds in and you'll have an outta body experience

[@Two-jx3cm]

Joe Elmore nahhhh frrrrr bro I hotbox my car and blast this shit at night and open my sunroof and connect w da cosmos

[@mbolu349]

This song is so beautifully tragic, it’s unexplainable. I wish more people could just stop and listen to what we hear as Tool fans.

[@NinthEye]

I always think this

[@III-db2zz]

This is the most respectful song I’ve ever heard. I love you momma.

[@melina-7098]

I'm not crying YOU ARE

[@magnusfestino6145]

We are crying

[@Gorlami90]

Yes, yes I am

[@melina-7098]

@Psycho Bag Of Squanch that was my dad, so yes, I cry every time

[@robertorojas2520]

@@melina-7098 i cry every time too hahaha

[@JVenger]

Fuck it, you got me.

[@emersonagudelo1298]

To my mom, I love you.

[@malpeice2]

Same

[@nadie7480]

Tell her, not to us.

[@alvinduran5540]

I got to see this song performed for the first time live. I will never forget that moment

[@eychene]

Mesmerizing comment

[@TheTimiuswyle]

Such a moving sonic blast, I'm thankful to have my mother this day but this song reminds me to not take that for granted.

[@AllofJudea]

Don't, because it will happen and it goes quickly. I would give anything just to have a conversation with my mother. Give her a call

[@FVZCB]

😢

[@januszwu973]

this one brings real tears to my eyes

[@jhaz89]

True that. Only song that does.

[@verdatum]

This one renders me fucking inconsolable.

[@wockh]

This song hasn’t made me cry

[@antdujar]

This is literally one of my favorite Tool songs next to "Jambi", "Disposition", "Reflection" , "right in two" and the rest of MJK's other projects. But whenever I listen to A Perfect CIrcle's "Judith", "orestes","passive", and Tool's " The Patient" and " Wings of Marie 1 and 2", it blows my mind that MJK and his respective bandmates made these five songs that when listened to in that chronological order perfectly describes what The Five STages of Grief is like in musical form. I listened to this song when My cat Kit Cat passed way along with a friend of mine who also passed away. I always tear up with this song. Helped me through a lot of dark times. I'm just glad that everyone who is a genuine Tool fan, and new found fans can all come together to experience the journey to the newest album, and experiencing one of the few artists that have a genuine sound thats one of a kind to them. #spiralout

[@Ephrones]

It’s about his mother, it’s the most epic song cycle in existence.

[@antdujar]

@@Ephrones I know hahaha, Its why he managed to encapsulate exactly what he felt during those five stages. MJK and his bands did a hell of a job crystallizing and catching lightning in a bottle in regards to those moments that can only be re-lived in those tracks.

[@theletteronyourcoat]

I can appreciate what you’re saying here. But if you’re going to discuss MJK’s journey of grief over his mother through his songs, you must include “Jimmy” as one of the stages.

[@antdujar]

@@theletteronyourcoat correct! I can't believe I forgot about Jimmy! Thanks for the reminder!

[@vaden706]

Dude! A cat??

[@nahuelpatronelli2443]

"Fetch me the spirit, the son, and the father. Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended. It's time now! My time now! Give me my, give me my wings!"

[@Loket96]

My grandmother just passed away some days ago, she was the most caring and loving mother I could ever have, at her 96 years she wouldn't let go a day without asking us if we have already eaten or if we were heading out asked us to take a jacket. I can't describe the deep pain I am in, there are no words there are no tears enough to heal what I feel inside at the moment, haven't spent a day without listeting to these songs repeatdly, this sadge is soothed through these songs and how weird it is that a song full of pain is where I find cover. Rest in Peace mama.

[@lukemorgan4175]

Love you mom. Miss you. This will always be our song. Fly high now beautiful soul 💖

[@krazybadger78]

its okay to cry

[@jamespickell8564]

I do it often...

[@krazybadger78]

@@jamespickell8564 sweet

[@dustinmayfield4378]

If only it were that easy

[@JerryDodge]

Crying gets the sad out of you...

[@kikisekscotermann5332]

but pizza is better

[@lucasdieter1939]

My grandmother died today. I was her favorite. She was the kindest human being I ever knew. Didn't deserve any of the many things she did for me. Covid prevented me from seeing her before it was too late. Was heartbroken when I walked into her hospital room and she was gone. Don't take your loved ones for granted. Do everything you can for them. You never know when heaven will lift them out. RIP Mary Jane Tennpenny 9/9/20 I will always love you...

[@RaZhOdKaaaa]

She's in a better place now bro. God bless her.

[@rezraised718]

Your story is identical to mine brother, except we brought her home and I did end of life care for her. Natalie marie Sanborn

[@johncrow6234]

So Very Sorry For Your Loss !!

[@lucasdieter1939]

@@johncrow6234 thank you very much for your kind words. Empathy is much needed especially nowadays and we should all love each other more. I wish you happiness in your life.

[@lucasdieter1939]

@@rezraised718 I am very sorry to hear you lost someone so close to you. I hope it comforts you that you were able to care for her as her life came to an end. That is something I wish I had but was impossible with Covid. I hope your happy memories with her will last a lifetime and make the loss a little bit easier.

[@FlasaMTB]

This song goes deeper everytime you come back to it.... for different reasons.... timelesss song, alwas reminds me of so many things and moments and I am feeling little scared of what it will remind me in the future. So glad to discover tool 13 years ago, they always have been for people with that ‘feeling’