TOOL H. Reaction and Dissection The Decomposer Lounge

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Man such great comments on this video. Thank you all for leaving your thoughts. More Tool to come for sure!

[@Haughaus]

Awwwright!!🤙

[@darenmiller2218]

#stillherebro!

[@Youlookeddidntyou]

Brother these last few years have been rough. Your videos have been an oasis from the madness. Please keep it up. Thank you

[@fernicusmaximus9282]

If you like Maynard I recommend his second band A perfect Circle's album Mer de Nom.

[@KeyOfGeebz]

@@Youlookeddidntyou wow, thank you so much for that message. Your timing is impeccable. I have been feeling a little insecure about the content on my channel and trying to make everybody happy and it kind of brought me down a little bit today but this comment Lifted Me Above the Clouds! Aloha my friend

[@JuanMeneses36]

I told a friend back in high school that I didn’t know who Tool was. He burned a cd mix for me and this was the first song. It absolutely blew me away. He died when we were 20 and this song reminds me of him. Thanks Kev!

[@benkelly7182]

Days away I still feel you! Touching me, changing me

[@NK-bz9wb]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend

[@KlooKloo]

It's a blessed but hard responsibility to carry a friend with you. sending you my love and hope

[@Chad-sp4hq]

Good friend you remember him to be it seems.

[@reubennichols644]

- Beautiful // S A D Story . Thank You For Sharing . -

[@jamesparkinmusic]

Most under-rated Tool song? Such beautiful vocals and melody.

[@iandarke7417]

Totally agree. Great choice of song. I feel like it's one for the 'real' Tool fans, whatever that means.

[@awakenedtarot7306]

One of the best tunes on a legendary album.

[@CarCoSaNoLa]

@@awakenedtarot7306 immaculate album

[@thed3008]

This track was tabbed in Guitar world, played on radio, etc. People are very aware that its awesome

[@DronesUnder2A]

Considerately. - Ladder Alice

[@robertjones4361]

This was the shifting of Tool from young angry musicians to developing cerebral adults.....all the while to the beat of Mr Carey and the emotion of Mr Keenan......they are so unique, unapologetic, sound like no one, no one sounds like them.....Tool Army forever, 30 years of service for me (im 54 btw, no kid)

[@Haughaus]

I’m right there with you brother! Will be 50 this coming Sunday, and enlisted in the Tool Army in 92!!

[@NeilBlanco]

Yep. 52 here and always loved Tool...

[@cb4me450]

Hear ya brother. Pushing 30 for me too, I'll be 39 soon lol. hell of a time to become a teenager in the early 90s after being raised on pink floyd, zeppelin, Hendrix, Santana, yes, deep purple etc... Paul & Justin are my inspiration for learning bass.

[@petejung3122]

52 already behind me, but tool keeps hitting deep, specially last album, decending gives me goosebumps everytime.

[@Haughaus]

@@petejung3122 F.I. Is phenomenal! Invincible really hits home with me!

[@Zacski]

I let my 3yo pick the music when I pick him up from daycare and he sometimes asks for the "I don't mind song". The first time, it was a good few minutes of very frustrated kid and very confused dad to realise this is the song he wants.

[@papajoeman23]

Thats so cool mate

[@erin.murphy]

The kid's being raised right 🤘

[@bry.nine.]

Of all the songs that resonated with me as an angsty teen, this one has persisted in still being able to hit me as an adult. Great choice. Obviously will be here for every tool song you react to, would also like to see some more polyphia on your channel.

[@wizarddragon]

the whole album of Aenima still hits me the same way today like it did in 96.

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

@@wizarddragon me too it's phenomenal album. But why doesn't any talk about OPIATE? To me it's still the most deep and power EP to ever exist!!

[@PeterSmith-xe6lp]

@@blindmelonlemonjello couldn't agree more. hush hits harder than an 18 wheeler going 90

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

@@PeterSmith-xe6lp exactly. Tool saved my life.. it's like nothing else.. look up the scientology convention center live from 1993 it's great really illustrates how they started..

[@nicolebrown515]

This album from start to finish is chef’s kiss. It always takes me back to the moment it was released. I was 16 at the time and had been listening to them since I was 13. But when THIS happened It evoked something in me and still does. Tool has taken me places I can’t explain with words. True fans KNOW exactly what I mean. Seeing them live in my 40’s was a life altering moment, I felt like my life had come full circle and it was like I had reconciled my damaged teen self with who I am now. And all was right in “my” world. As I said above … it’s difficult to articulate with words.

[@josht3186]

This song probably means more to me than any other song I've ever heard. My father had an abusive adopted father, then also turned out abusive to children he told he never wanted. I haven't spoken to him since I was 18, and likewise he hasn't ever tried to reach out either, which I'm fine with. I was so scared to have my own children, and I carried all that hurt around and still mostly do. When my wife and I had our first, I would lie awake at night dreading how I might eventually act. Don't get me wrong, kids are stressful, but after he came along, idk I still don't get it. How can you hold that little soft frail hand in yours and despise it? I pushed for a name starting with H as my nod back to this song. I'm glad he'll never know my father. If you haven't gotten into the lyrics on this one, you really should.

[@SirFooplesTheThird]

H. Is the one Tool song I refuse to sing along to because I don't want to ruin it with my awful vocals

[@timpindell8178]

Just need a better stereo so you can scream, but can't hear it like I do.

[@MrTickleTrunk]

To call the song "Intimate" without even listening or knowing the lyrics, wow! That speaks volumes to Tool's music, and the song's subject matter, but also Geebz' ability to pick up on both the nuances and also pulling back constantly to not "miss the forest for the trees". Killer video! :)

[@ezraboyle2236]

Sometimes I find myself losing interest in Tool's music as I'm a daily listener. Geebz never fails to rekindle that interest and passion for the intricate beauty that Tool has created. His ability to articulate the feelings woven into the auditory web of complexity is inspiring and makes me want to continue to dissect the layers of meaning that tool has laid for us to discover.

[@scottballinger40]

@@ezraboyle2236 My apologies but I have to ask, who are you trying to impress? I'm pretty sure you wouldn't answer in the manner you did here if you were having a verbal conversation. I'm not picking on you so dont take it personally. The comment sections are loaded with people's responses that sound like they were using a dictionary for reference when choosing their wording. Am I missing something here? I'm just asking a honest question that has no bad intent. Thank you and I agree with what you were saying 100%

[@JustTheTip556]

@@scottballinger40 some Tool fans are tools. They just think they're super smart and "mindful", or "spiritual" or whatever other gae thing. Tool itself has actually even poked fun at the fans that take their music way too seriously

[@rite2beararms]

@@JustTheTip556 👆 This! 🤣 Yea, Tool brings out the best and the worst of us. Guess that's what makes them so amazing. People who would probably NEVER have a conversation with one another can find something here.

[@ezraboyle2236]

@@scottballinger40 I like pushing myself to use more complex vocabulary when communicating especially when I'm writing to improve my vocab skills. Not really for anyone but myself. I do in fact talk like this in certain conversations but only when I get deep or philosophical or I'm talking about something I'm very passionate about (eg. TOOL lol). Tool music is deeply meaningful to me I've never heard anything like it. It's the only band I can listen to every day and never get tired of. Which I think is why I like to write or speak poetically about them, because their music is so deep and profound to me. Didn't mean to give off a pretentious vibe I'm just very passionate about Tool music lol and I figured that's why everyone was here in the comments section of a tool music dissection video. Thanks for asking in an authentic way and I'm glad what I wrote resonated.

[@marchmont5918]

The quiet repetition of “considerately killing me” at the end just hits me every time.

[@pingpongpaddlehead]

Embracing the shadow

[@mattdm82]

"Do you notice how the engineering is really intimate" he says right before the middle section where you can hear Maynard lurking in the background breathing before his verse.

[@Eric998765]

I was born in '88, discovered Tool when Schism was on the radio. Graduated high school in '06 and during the senior year of high school my two best friends were BIG in to Tool. I enjoyed Schism and Lateralus but they swore I would love H. but I just couldn't get in to it. After several years I finally got in to Aenima and H became one of my favorite songs by them, and it still is. Not sure why it took me so long to love but at least I have a story to tell. And really, while I think Lateralus is a perfect, masterpiece album, I listen to Aenima more than any of their other albums. Eulogy, H, Forty Six and 2, Jimmy...there are just so many bangers

[@esprokr99]

Same boat, born Dec 87. Graduated 06 and listened to Lateralus non stop. Took years to appreciate Aenima, but now it’s a staple and irreplaceable in the catalog, especially as a guitar player. H. is a tense song that builds and build and builds and finally releases.

[@Lucchese18]

That’s exactly how I felt with Schism. I always asked my self, “how the hell is this one of their most popular songs??” It’s my FAVORITE song of theirs now lol

[@dwchief]

hey its me. cheers to all our 88/06 late tool fans. I was able to see them at the gorge in george, washinton - amazing show! Got tickets to two shows for next year - I'm always thinking "this could be their last tour!" so didn't want to miss it.

[@jsik69x]

Let’s not forget Hooker With a Penis

[@Swollen_Goat]

Some of the lyrics at the end of this song always make me tear up. I always knew about TOOL growing up but I never fully delved into them until I was right out of highschool. This song really hit me when I was going through my first real existential crisis and full realization of my mortality (Despite already having multiple near death experiences) "And as the walls come down and As I look in your eyes My fear begins to fade Recalling all of the times I have died And will die It's all right I don't mind"

[@ElectricEndeavor]

This song was cool and then I had a son at 19. Now I can't help but cry every time I hear this song. It's beautiful.

[@shanesturgill75]

This song will always hold a special place in my heart. This was the first Tool song I learned on guitar and ended up playing it with my high school band in our talent show. I went on to cover it in a few other bands after high school and it was always my favorite song to play!

[@BrokenFistX]

It's hard to pinpoint a favorite Tool song for me this might just be it.

[@jdgonzo1982]

"i could have cried....i should have cried...." - dude...the tingels!!!

[@chris16durban]

Can't go wrong with Tool.

[@TheDudeSM80]

That’s what she said?

[@DM72513]

That build to the "I Don't Mind" section was pure Goosebumps live. You should do something off Undertow next. I think "Bottom" would be the best choice because of the spoken word section.

[@benkelly7182]

I listened to this song a few hours ago, about the time you posted this. : ) The Henry Rollins spoken word part is great!

[@dc783]

great choice for sure mine would be 4* tho

[@j_murdoch]

Goosebumps to this track for sure. I usually get them when the final chorus starts if they hadn't hit me earlier.

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

Dude if he's going to do bottom it's gotta be the one time live with the lead singer from fishbone doing his spoken word inside the coil. It's unbelievable words do not apply it's all viseral power

[@benkelly7182]

@@blindmelonlemonjello link! lol

[@easymentality]

Still looking forward to hearing your comments on Eulogy. Gonna go listen to it again in the meantime 🤙🤙🤙

[@joshuamonaghan1897]

Yessssss!!!!! Eulogy next!!!!!

[@andrewj3398]

Greatttt song!

[@thompson924]

love eulogy as well, been waiting on vicarious 4 months lol

[@kylerufio9269]

My all time favorite Tool song, and probably top 10 songs for me period.

[@MegaKat]

I'm so glad you finally did this song. I was abused as a child by my mother, and when I had my own kids it was so very difficult to break that cycle, since physical discipline was the only method I knew and because I have a temper. Luckily, I inherited my father's kindness and willpower and it's safe to say I was a better mother than mine was.

[@jakew209]

Thanks for sharing that, was so encouraging to read. Good for you, friend!

[@MegaKat]

@@jakew209 thanks, I shared because that's what this song is about for me. "As the snake is drowned, there's a look in its eyes, my fear begins to fade, recalling all of the times, I could have cried then; I should have cried then." That was me killing everything inside of me that was my mother, including getting treatment for my bipolar 1, clinical depression, PTSD, and anxiety; something my mother never did because it's not our way, and something my abuela never did because, again, it's not our way. We're Chiricahua and Mestizo-- our family endured the residential schools and the abuse of having the Indian beaten out of us by the whites at the schools, and that, method of discipline got passed down generation by generation and created a chain of rage and PTSD. It's serious, what multiple concussions as a child and a persistent fight/flight response does to your brain. "As the walls come down, and there's a look in your eyes, my fear begins to fade, recalling all of the times I have died. I will die. It's alright. I don't mind." That's me seeing my sons look at me with love, not fear, and that I'll happily kill that part of myself a million times to see that love there, that trust, and not the fear that I harbored for my mother all day, everyday, until I was 16 and realized I was 7 inches taller and 30lbs heavier than her and I fought back for the first time. I have my father to thank for teaching me that you could love and trust a parent, that I didn't have to fear him. He died July 25th and I miss him so, so much. I miss his voice. I miss talking to him everyday. I miss his wisdom and I miss his love. He and my husband are the reasons I became a good mother and I'm glad I told him all of this and thanked him long before he died.

[@cb4me450]

@@MegaKat be proud of who you are, what you have overcome, and know you are not your mother. Regardless of the memories that will never leave you, the support from your husband and love of your children will always defeat the burning rage internally suppressed. As a male who was physically and psychologically abused throughout childhood Tool have helped me through many dark times and still do today as a form of personal therapy and anger mgmt. Ths song especially hits home as a father now to a son who I could never dream of hurting the way my family hurt me. Hence why to him they don't exist. Thank you for having the courage to share your experiences, you are not alone.

[@Utubeiswack]

❤sss and huggles megakat

[@oler00]

Glad you were able to break the cycle!!! 🙂🙂🙂

[@SanderMom]

To me H. is typically ‘Ænima style’. The guitar sound was more raw, rhythm mostly 4/4 and songs recorded more ‘mono’. This album has its own feel. And it’s good!

[@garethlewis1279]

Yeah... I was listening again just now... haven't heard in a while... The sound of it takes me waaaayyyy back... the pick scratches, the clean tone... an undeniable magical album this one was.

[@TristanTheGamer01]

H. is one of my favorite Tool songs, and my top 3 favorite off Ænima.

[@gwidao123]

This, the patient and Eulogy are tools most underrated songs by far, and all are just as good as their top songs

[@jordang7717]

The Patient is fucking amazing.

[@nathanestes1832]

The final “goodbye” in eulogy never fails to amaze me every time

[@NK-bz9wb]

What about Pushit?

[@BensSoZen]

I don't think he's heard Eulogy yet? I don't remember him checking out that legendary percussion intro

[@Majician69]

These are three of my favorites man!

[@77Samuel75]

H is and probably always will be my favorite song by Tool.

[@parabola164]

I've listened to Tool for 20 years or so, and while I never skipped this song, it wasn't one that I'd skip to either. Then I had my daughter in 2018, and knowing that this one was written around the anxiety Maynard had around his past ("the snake behind me hisses...") and his commitment to his newborn child ("my blood before me begs me..."), I learned the lyrics and sang it to her every night. I still do, and she sings along now, and asks for it in the car. This has become one of my favorites, and kind of a meditation for me with my children at bedtime. Nothing crazy, nothing overly complex, but simple, beautiful, heartfelt lyrics and great as always composition.

[@richardmckinsey6555]

Another great video Geebz! H. is another one in the soundtrack of my life. I remember my dad walking by my room and asking me who this was as I was trying to play this on my guitar over and over. Guitar World had published the tabs that month and I was geeking out. We ended up sitting in my room and listening to the rest of Aenima together. Then he introduced me to King Crimson, Yes and Peter Gabriel stuff that he thought had some influence on them. A few years later we went and saw King Crimson open for Tool. Amazing show! Miss you Dad but thanks for all of these great memories I have with you! If you’re looking for Tool suggestions my vote would be for Eulogy or Hooker with a Penis. Would love to get lyrical reactions to those down the road

[@Daniel-xu6kd]

Such a nice experience man. Thanks for sharing with us :)

[@MrDcarmichael]

This song does such a great job of capturing the softer vocals of Maynard while peppering in pieces of his harder vocals, love it.

[@tempodan]

Eulogy and The Patient are two more of my Faves of Tool that I don't think you've done yet, worth a shot! Also would love to see your thoughts on Rabbit in your Headlights by Unkle featuring Thom Yorke from Radiohead, one of the coolest music vids ever

[@donalmaguire6099]

love the song. never new it had a vid. ill have to check it out

[@tempodan]

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[@TonywanKen0bi]

YES and YES! I’d love for Geebz to react to both of these! Been waiting for the day. 🤘🏼

[@michaellueneburg2261]

Eulogy is amazing yes!

[@bibalnasaha2534]

i always cry when listening to The Patient, unbelievable song

[@michaelstewart4717]

Enough can't be said for how incredible Tool is.... Truly a band's band. So organic, creative, and purposeful. Discovering Tool back in the mid 90's was a huge turning point in my life in multiple ways. Like Geebz said, they will continue to be a precedent setting band for generations to come. I'm so grateful to have found them and to have experienced them live multiple times over the years. My mother passed away just after the release of 10,000 days in '06, and she was similar to Maynard's mother in regards to her beliefs, so Wings for Marie 1 & 2 always hit me really hard. I know that so many others share that same feeling and experience. Geebz, thank you so much for these breakdowns and reactions. It has been absolutely amazing to hear your insight. I have truly learned a lot already, and I have really enjoyed experiencing this Maynard journey with you. I know you haven't done anything from their Undertow album yet, so I would love to hear you decompose some of those (especially the title track). Looking forward to many more to come! Awwwright!! 🤙

[@Baceramus]

Heck yeah! Doing my favorite song! Fell in love with this in high school, one of the first songs I learned on bass.

[@willo7734]

I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating. You have the best reaction channel on YT by far. Love your insights on some of my favorite bands, especially Tool.

[@cooperchassemusic]

I've always found this album to be the most intimate of them all. Makes me feel like I'm safely hidden under a blanket from the world

[@DeusEx1977]

I love how in a lot of Tool songs you can truly tell that Maynard is holding back - restraining himself and not overpowering the other band mates contributions... until the time is right to unleash.

[@charlotterenee5151]

Ah, one of my favorite TOOL songs! Thank you, please do look into the lyrics. They mean something different to everyone, but this one is great.

[@pingpongpaddlehead]

The more I understand them, the more they mean only one thing. Metamorphosis of self, death of ego, embracing of shadow. Now where to begin lol...

[@ZandorrL]

This is one of my favorite Tool songs, and I've been patiently waiting for your reaction sir, thank you! Speaking of patience...I'm not sure you've checked out The Patient yet, that would be an excellent choice. You also haven't delved too deep into their early stuff either. 4* (degrees) or Flood would be worth your time as well Geebz! Thanks again!

[@davidsalazar965]

4° is incredible, fer sure. You're gonna dig it.!

[@bradv4211]

Oh man,yes! Flood is my favorite song off Undertow and it would be super interesting to see what Geebz pulls out of it.

[@easymentality]

"Gotta pump those numbers up." 30d/1y/vote is for TOOL: Eulogy.

[@genevievesmith90]

This is my all time favorite from TOOL, as you say it's a departure from their usual sound, but it hits right at the core, very special

[@markleeman9932]

I love you brother. May God bless you. You have taught me a lot about music over the past few months. Keep doing what you do and I will continue to learn. Peace.

[@pauljansen1137]

How great to have you react to yet another great Tool song, mr. Geebz!!! keep them coming please!!!

[@nickcasbar4057]

Picture this: You’re 15-16 years old and already a huge Tool fan. Playing Undertow on repeat. Stinkfist bursts onto the radio seemingly out of nowhere after waiting 2-3 years for anything new. You run to the nearest Sam Goody and buy this Aenima (Anima? Enema?) album only knowing the one song, which is first in the track list. You eagerly rip through Eulogy which is fuckin awesome, aggressive and angry but progressed from their former sound and then this song, H drops on you like a bomb. It’s familiar Tool but within a deeper more vulnerable landscape. Then that beautiful, flowing, almost theatrical/soundtrack-like middle section surprises you. Maynard captures you with a newer, softer voice you really haven’t heard before. At that moment you knew your favorite band was not only incredibly unique and uber talented, but quite possibly headed towards the greatness we are all celebrating today. This song is so hypnotic and just a gorgeous trip. Thanks for the review

[@mrkrunch4340]

I particularly like that the bass and guitar swap riffs for the first half of the first verse to the first half of the second verse, but for the end of both verses they join back together.

[@pingpongpaddlehead]

Mirroring yin and yang

[@almost.sweettalk.caffeine]

Geebz dude I told you on instagram I was so stoked to see this song, this is my favourite tool song, the sound of the bass in the intro gives me butterflies because it sounds so wonderful to me, thank you so much for choosing this song!!!

[@lisab8823]

Aenima was the first Tool album that really got me into their music. I had never heard anything like it. If you're a Tool fan you understand that incredible feeling you get listening to their music. Thank you Geebz for loving their music as much as we do. Your's is the only reaction channel I subscribe to.

[@deliciousmentalfudge]

I was just thinking about how gorgeous this song is earlier today - so great to see you enjoying it too!

[@joshschwarzbauer8155]

You did H. I have never clicked on anything so fast. This song has always been my favorite from Tool since I head it in about 8th grade back in 1998.

[@audraleonardis6191]

This song is one I play ALL the time....definitely one of Tools best songs

[@WeThePeople001]

Always here for Tool👍

[@FukaLata]

One of the most underrated Tool song. Love it.

[@allcartuner]

Dark lyrics, but always was such a hauntingly beautiful song.

[@gavanphitides2706]

they are less dark than they may seem on the surface.

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

It's about how parenthood changed him. :)

[@pingpongpaddlehead]

@@gavanphitides2706 it took me a long time to understand how beautiful they are. I'm in the beginning of my journey now, but I have much to learn. Any advice you have for me I would like to please hear.

[@brianhurst9883]

Thanks for decomposing this song. H. to me has always been Tool's most beautiful song. It always brings me to the edge of tears hearing the emotion from Maynard's voice. Thanks, thanks again.

[@kyuzo6661]

"Eulogy" by Tool for your 1 year countdown!

[@mirandacoffey9643]

Wow man I just watched your 46&2 review again and noticed your view number. Gonna be awesome to hit 1M views. It’s coming! I will watch and rewatch your Tool reactions. You put into words what I felt as a kid in my first listens even though I knew/know nothing about music composition. Fascinating.

[@whitneyvroman5208]

This is the song that got me into Tool 20+ years ago. It was my favorite for a long time, until they gave me 10 other favorites. Deep love for this song.

[@briantills950]

Try The Witness by Adam Jones. Danny and Justin also play on it.

[@bubbabigmin]

100%

[@1848revolt]

Dont be surprised if its revamped with lyrics later

[@Shincism]

I still think Justin is the star of that song. And I yes I know it's an ad for Adams sig guitar lol.

[@bubbabigmin]

@@Shincism Probably one of my favorite basslines from Justin ever

[@davidphillips9726]

Your positive vibes are f'n infectious, bro. Really glad I found this channel.

[@kevinlynch2248]

What an awesome TOOL song to cover Geebz!! I concur with some of the other sentiment expressed here that "H" is a very underrated song and one that deserves a proper breakdown by you! Looks like you were digging this one brother.

[@vicamious8793]

I reckon that has to be my favourite bridge in all music.. then the way it just opens out is such an emotional release... Love it and been loving it since the album was released..

[@kevinkibble8342]

Even though I've gone on to love so many of their masterpieces, this and Forty Six & 2 are the songs that began my transition into a fully fledged, raging obsessive, serious addict of a Tool fan.

[@giventofly111]

There used to be an amazing video of mjk just going into the scream walking in circles. Haven't been able to find it in a long time but was one of the best videos of his raw power. If anyone knows what I'm talking about and has a link please share!

[@Daniel-xu6kd]

Dude! I remember this

[@jordang7717]

David Botrill was the producer of this album and Lateralus. He worked with King Crimson, Joni Mitchell and some other good musicians from completely different genres.

[@billyalarie929]

absolutely essential tool song, SORELY underrated, completely devastating..... superrrrrrrrrrrb atmosphere.

[@kykk3365]

The song that got me hooked on Tool and always held a special place in my heart. Then, almost twenty years later, after my daughter was born the song took on a whole new meaning. Can hardly get through it without tearing up, but I don't mind.

[@redsonja8626]

I will never tire of watching you react to TOOL. Fantastic insight, as always. Thank you 🙏😊

[@evankeen1245]

Please, Eulogy! Probably the best track on Ænima and the whole discography

[@99bajakid]

I appreciate all you do man, this, of all the other Tool songs have changed meanings for me throughout the years. WHen this album came out, I just started freshman year of Highschool, and all the love/heartbreak and overall awkwardness of coming of age, at that time really resonated with me lyrically as a break-up song. "The snake behind me hisses What my damage could have been My blood before me begs me Open up my heart again" meaning to me at the time, as someone who no longer is in love, and trying to move through that, and to go through that pain, to "open my heart again" to love. As the years progress, and having kids of my own this song has completely changed meanings, looking at your child seeing that innocent being, who depends on you, and who needs one to "open their heart again" to be there for their needs, and to show them unconditional love. In the process to completely recognize your own past childhood and what I as a kid needed, it's really a powerful song in that light - "Without the skin Beneath the storm Under these tears The walls came down And the snake is drowned and As I look in his eyes My fear begins to fade" having a pure innocent being who 100% needs their parent to let their guard down. Children are wonderful, unconditional love beings.

[@TheBonsaiRonin]

This has been my favorite song since I was a kid in the 90s. Thanks. Love what your doin man!

[@Virtuoso80]

I love this track as an example of how Tool understands melodic and thematic material better than almost any other modern band. That slow, almost ugly sequence of notes at the beginning is a 'hook', but it's much better than catchy - it's perfectly echos and represents the theme of the song. They then take us on a journey using that material, and develop it in a way that tells us the story. The way they are able to develop thematic material is almost an entirely lost compositional art in pop and modern music, and it's why Tool is able to reach heights most other modern artists aren't even aware enough to reach for.

[@harrisonhelterbrand4387]

This song is a hidden gem in their catalog. One of my faves. A true “deep cut.”

[@pingpongpaddlehead]

What is a deep cut

[@mediumvillain]

one of my all-time favorite Tool songs

[@robzeiter]

"Jimmy" is one you should check out. If you can, be sure to find the intro "Intermission" as well. Good bit of fun leading right into one of their most heavy and haunting songs.

[@timwalsh6283]

Geebz expressions at the points of resolution are so satisfying!

[@markmckay5409]

The opening fuzz Bass is so cathartic and soothing all at the same time. I love your videos!! to see the genuine appreciation of such great artists/songwriters is amazing.

[@HotQahwe]

Easily my favorite album of theirs; my friend showed me them through his collection of their music videos he had on dvd, and I was easily sold on their material. Thanks for covering and showing us what you think about it. This track is probably my favorite so its fun to see that as well

[@kimberlycassaday1841]

This one got me through a really nasty divorce. It was so soothing- melodically and lyrically.

[@matthewmcdougle5973]

H will forever be a TOP 1 song. Nothing comes even relatively close, and I've got Jimmy and Reflection at 2 and 3 respectively.

[@kraggsmash9413]

One of my favorite Tool songs.

[@iandarke7417]

Amazing insights as always. You can do no wrong, dude. Very excited to hear that there is more Radiohead coming this week. I think that Tool and RH will forever be my favourite bands. Just keep going, Geebz. You're the best thing on KZbin. Sending love.

[@danielvondenstein498]

Here’s some 90s nostalgia: gin blossoms performing fake plastic trees. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqixoXpqd62apNE

Geebz you're awesome. Never change. Love your breakdowns so much.

[@joecrest5882]

For your 30 day countdown, I feel it's only appropriate to include a Tool song. You've done many of them, but why not go for the straight up psychedelic jam "Merkaba." It's off the live album Salival and has never been recorded by them on anything else. Purely instrumental, too. Well, aside from a few spoken words.

[@jenynz5334]

Thank you. This song finally truly hit me today and I saw this and it was wonderful. Thank you.

[@Kernewek_Gaming]

You hear at the end the fade out with that scratchy record player sound. That leads into a short interlude track that flows right into forty six & 2. You compare the timing and composition of this track to forty six & 2, that because they kinda come together on the album. That album has a wonderful way of bringing a number of tracks together to tell a bigger story which is often missed if you only listen to a handful of songs or have it on shuffle.

[@PinePrince]

Best band ever! I love when you react to any of Maynard’s band’s songs!

[@ryansylvia9710]

This song does a thing that I find fairly unique overall across most music, but definitely in TOOLs library; they made it difficult to discern the guitar from the bass. The hook is vaguely in unison, but in a creative way that not really unison. It has this affect of making the band feel like a seriously connected unit, like they have a hive mind. I think that intimate mix you're talking about plays into that extremely well. All part of their subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) genius

[@bloodandbone7ify]

This was the first song that got me into Tool back in the day.

[@lowellupchurch1609]

I can never truly pick a favorite TOOL song, but if I ever have to ponder the question this song "H." is always tossed around in that juggling act

[@JoseRodriguez-iu2rg]

YES!!!THANK YOU FOR THIS, H was my favorite for ever, as I've grown older and life happens, Lateralus has become my new favorite, but H still hold a special place in my heart always

[@usefulidiot227]

I love how the bass and guitar switch parts between verse 1 and 2. My fav tool song.

[@TSM77]

This was the song that got me down the TOOL rabbit hole. I'm sure glad it did!

[@colonelfrogs]

this is my favorite song by Tool, awesome video subscribed after seeing your 46&2 breakdown

[@HEWfunkingKNEWit]

Such a beautiful song

[@johnseward2934]

In their catalogue of songs, H. exists in the realm of chill and straight foward songs. They have other chill songs and many chill segues, but few chill and mostly straight forward 4/4 songs. And its a breath of fresh air every time I hear it.

[@Majician69]

It’s amazing how you picked up on the intimacy and just how perfectly played and produced this track was considering what the lyrics pertain to. This was probably one of the hardest songs, yet also cathartic, for Maynard to write.

[@hortonator4]

You’re such a grateful man. The way you show your gratitude for your viewers is what makes you, you! Keep it up my brotha. Aloha ❤️

[@eatingsound373]

My fav Tool song, been waiting for this- nice work!

[@SpaklesDr]

Absolutely awesome bridge in this song...very trance inducing.

[@iliketool1068]

finally!!! this is my fav tool song…so glad you finally did it.such a great video!!

[@michaelfoley1928]

If you haven’t heard that guitar solo with headphones on you are missing out. Short and powerful

[@jamief7079]

Thanks for another great video! “Communication through percussion” couldn’t have said it better myself

[@fiction-]

I have synesthesia, and the way this song MOVES is so incredible.