Tool - Jambi (Reaction!)

[@ChaseVonnegut]

I think the general consensus about this song is that Maynard would give away all the luxury and success if it meant losing his son and/or loosing himself/peace.

[@SebsDuran]

Now I'm crying.

[@Gideonite]

I was told it’s about his Mom, this whole section leads into Wings 1&2 where does it reference his son? His mother was his center, she helped him get out of drugs and now he is straight edged meaning no drugs for him, well wine but that’s just Maynard.

[@Gideonite]

I think people get confused at the part when he says “benevolent sun” but he’s talking about the sun not his actual son. I’ve always thought that it met his mother since he always refers to his mother being his light and his center.

[@MostlyCloudy]

@@Gideonite because it's literally a play on words. son/sun he does this a lot in his music, using words that could mean two things to subtly say what he means.

[@ChaseVonnegut]

Hmmm... Maybe it's open for interpretation but I don't think it is about his mom.

[@brittanyblue4495]

They opened with this when I saw them on their 10,000 Days tour. It was incredible.

[@Zeta9966]

IIR, they play it on this tour. Pending of course, if the tour doesn’t get postponed due to the … incident…

[@sevenduster27]

I was there too, Same tour but in San Antonio🔥👽👽👽👽🔥

[@brittanyblue4495]

@@Zeta9966 I think they played it at the 2020 concerts before the tour was cancelled. I saw the second-to-last 2020 show in Spokane and they played it. Helluva song.

[@GimmeJimmy23]

With the wall of fire and the giant gauntlet thingy? So badass! Unforgettable!

[@tonysoto8949]

Jambi was the name of the Genie in the TV Show Pee Wees Playhouse. Maynard references wishes various times through the song, which is the reason he named the song Jambi after the Genie. As usual very clever penmanship

[@billyowen9800]

That's what I thought, but then again I thought it was odd for them to be referring to a pee wee herman tv show. Although honestly it's the only other place I had ever heard the name Jambi.

[@binuvasu]

How many riff layers can you place on top. Adam Jones: hold my beer

[@bcgbrad5650]

First time I saw Tool live Jambi was the opening song. It was such a punch. It was like Tool telling us to wake up because to roof is coming off tonight!

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Adam lays down one of the greatest Talk Box SOLOS of all time. 💯🔥

[@rastomasstanford7708]

Best. Outside les claypools wamolla

[@rastomasstanford7708]

Steals my spirit away every time I hear it no matter how many times I hear it

[@GimmeJimmy23]

When you hear the lead-in breath, just before the first note, that bit gives me goosebumps, and they don't let up 'till the end. 🙂

[@christinapeck966]

Every song is a fricken masterpiece and means so many things🙋🏻‍♀️ I love it 💜

[@Viccerz]

Tool really is a thinking man's band. Love all these reactions. Fear Inoculum or 7empest needs to be next ;)

[@PowderedToastMan420]

To quote the great genie JAMBI from PEE WEES PLAYHOUSE, “Mecca lecca hi, mecca hiney ho!” ✌

[@jokergreeting]

And yes. Jambi is definitely a nod to pee wee.

[@gabrieltrevino942]

Probably my favorite Tool song. This week. Haha!

[@Fathersmidmeals]

You know which channel I think is super underrated? Metal Piano Music. The guy spends weeks composing classic metal songs into classical/relaxing piano pieces and he hardly gets any views. I love his arrangement of Painkiller by Judas Priest. That dude deserves millions of followers 🤘🏻

[@givenoquarterexpectnone3681]

Personally, I feel this is the best piece the boys ever composed. But by only a small margin bc ALL the tracks are superb beyond reason. This one happens to touch me in the most profound way. Does anyone remember who Jambi is? A character on pee wee's playhouse back in the day.

[@armandocontreras7262]

I agree

[@iinvexx]

its about making wishes

[@seanbrent8294]

Shine on forever, shine on benevolent son

[@natedawg8778]

There will NEVER be another Tool!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jayfarmer6642]

I feel this song is close to my heart. Because I'm trying to get my son. And. Nothing shall compromise my path to my boy! Dim my eyes ! I cry hearing this every time

[@SebsDuran]

What a beautiful connection, dude!!!

[@jokergreeting]

Oh man…I usually don’t debate lyrics by I hope it is “damn my eyes” vs “dim my eyes”. Somehow that makes it more interesting to me.

[@givenoquarterexpectnone3681]

Brother, I went thru the same thing with my son. I went away to prison when he was just 2. For the next 3 yrs he went thru hell bc of his mom's heroin addiction and screwed up lifestyle. She was basically running a trap house with all the trimmings. When I got out, I showed up at her house with child protection and took my son home. It's been almost 2 years now and the little guy has made leaps and bounds. Malnourished, despondent, and outright lethargic. He spoke very little and literally had zero skills that a 4 yr old should have. Since I've had him, he really has come into his own. He was ignored for 3 yrs. And saw things that no human being should ever have to see. I have full custody and couldn't be happier. Keep the faith brother, stay balanced be a pathfinder for your son.

[@joshuaburgin5995]

Tool does that to people man. What an inspiration. There’s different tool songs that have made me cry at just the moment I needed them. Really cool connection. I hope you get your boy. Best of luck my friend.

[@Foulm710]

Not trying to break balls, but it's 'damn my eyes', which is an old timey expression of frustration or anger

[@plfish77]

Alchemy is a definite theme in their music. "Let the waters kiss and trans mutate these leaden grudges into gold"

[@Gideonite]

I think he was being metaphorical I don’t think he meant anything to do with alchemy. Granted the only thing related to alchemy is the philosopher stone they can turn anything into gold but he’s talking about evolving A Grudge into something valuable like gold instead of letting it weigh you down like lead does.

[@jayspin8093]

Yeah but what does "red and yellow" have to do with alchemy though? Plfish77 is exactly right on this one

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

It's about his the birth of his son and how it changed him. It's a personal favorite. My boys were young when I came out and we would jam to it in the car. Great memories!

[@RichardBargloski]

It’s a rhythmic journey, no doubt. Totally enjoying your ride with these Tool songs. Been a fan since 93. Seen ‘em 8 times…You should try to see them live.

[@ext93]

This was my favorite song for the longest time. Hopefully they play it live when you see them. The delay bass riff Justin plays is one of my favorite of all time. I built my own talkbox from junk for guitar when I was 15 because of this song. One of their best, no doubt

[@eggstu]

The last 1/2 of this song is some of my favorite music they have made. It's a jam

[@alexl8065]

I love all your TOOL reactions. Please keep them coming. I’m always waiting for the next one. :)

[@ccmunkey]

I've always felt that Tool's Invincible was kinda like a spiritual successor to Jambi. Not really a sequel song but a companion. Also, Tool's Culling Voices is soooo up your alley you should short list it for sure! Glad to hear the little one is letting you sleep. Gets easier for a bit then they get mobile... hang in there they become a little bit more fun every day from here

[@bcgbrad5650]

So true!! Sebs is going to love Invincible.

[@adammorvant]

The song is named after the genie on Peewees playhouse. Lol

[@sarafrey3163]

If you want a gym playlist, cover the Undertow album! Everyone of those is gym worthy🔥🔥

[@rastomasstanford7708]

Yes yes yes. That is correct. A beautiful woman you are. That was what I wanted to say. Undertow all the way.

[@jasonschrantz342]

This song has become a staple to their live show. Plan on hearing this song when you go see them live.

[@scroves77]

YES!!! Thanx , love your vids my dude keep em coming.

[@howardcraven3664]

That song is a whole lotta fun. I think Tool's most underrated song, but IMO one of their best.

[@ginakingsley8650]

Hopefully you get it live. It absolutely bangs live .

[@mikelary88]

Oh shit! Can’t wait to see this. Literally just saw your Parabol/Parabola reaction - went straight into Lateralus - started searching your previous vids to see what other Tool you’ve listened to and I see 30mins ago you dropped this. This is my first track on my ‘Running’ playlist. Let’s go!

[@SebsDuran]

LET'S GO!

[@mikelary88]

Oh yeah - you’ve done some good ones. This looks like a wonderful journey so far!

[@mikelary88]

It looks like you haven’t gone through ‘The Trinity’ (Disposition, Reflection & Triad all together) yet. You should do that. Give Descending a listen also at some point. Can’t wait to see more of your Tool experiences 👊

[@mikelary88]

@Gary Gardner I musta skipped over it as I was scrolling through. Thanks for the heads up 👊

[@hillbillyheadspace]

YES!!! JAMBI IS THE JAM

[@jrtilley]

i love, that you Sebs, love tool! after having obsessed over the music front to back, now i just watch you all journey through the albums. its quite entertaining. keep up the tool!

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

I was only a kid when I discovered Tool, so it took a little bit more life experience for it to hit me, but when it did, oh man... The themes Tool explore in their music have led me on a journey, changing the entire trajectory of my life.

[@knoppixx]

Pushit. But first album version, then live one from Salival. It's magical.

[@todddole5844]

Great to hear the little one is sleeping. It makes a huge difference.

[@wheelsinthesky9676]

Great reaction bro! I love your honesty. So, I owned a Porsche for a minute and I listened to Jambi full blast coming down a winding road years ago. Such a spiritual experience; the memory sticks like maple syrup. There are two crescendos in this jam, and both bring goose bumps. Ok man, what's next? You've got a good journey ahead of you. Every single track on every album is something special! Enjoy!

[@wesbeuning1733]

Great to hear updates on the baby! I used to sing 46 and 2 as a nursery rhyme, no joke, and my girls turned out great!

[@triskelionchi3747]

For me its recognizing all that I've feared and pushed away in myself is but fertilizer, that as I claim my own darkness I have not to fear the capacity of evil within me or fear that i may not reach the potential good, that I am the power and the will to over come any pain and all time. The two become one and I am that I am

[@niveKOnBass]

theres some tool songs that almost nobody does reviews of. Like the songs from their Salival album - You lied, No Quarter (my favorite), Pushit (Salival version), Third Eye (Salival Version), Disposition/Reflection/Triad (all one song)

[@tyswim1128]

Highly recommend No Quarter (Zeppelin cover)

[@grantgarland883]

Been enjoying your reactions to TOOL. I always find it fascinating how many musically inclined people don't get them even though most of their music is inspirational. It's almost like it's too powerful for them and makes them go somewhere they don't want to. Keep it up and hope your 5 month old keeps sleeping :)

[@rastomasstanford7708]

One of my favorite Danny Justin Adam Maynard beat down. The timing is so good I just lose myself in it.

[@alihijazi4451]

Ooooooh yeah! It's JAMbi time! Love your reactions man. Keep it up!

[@AK00777]

Can't. Get. It. LOUD ENOUGH!

[@dcinsc]

People: "What's your favorite Tool song DC?" DC: "All of them...But Jambi is the most favorite!"

[@brandonhinrichs4393]

Maynard also likes to leave things slightly vague and almost open ended to allow people to place their own meaning. What matters is what it means to YOU and how it makes YOU feel

[@RichardBargloski]

The lyrics are so good

[@justinmccln]

I dont actually know about the meaning on this one, but I always felt like it is about his son and how having is son "lifted him up and turned him around" and he would wish all of his success away for his son. Along with that interpretation, i think the ending is supposed to be "light our way, benevolent SON, shine until two become one."

[@jokergreeting]

This is how I have take it. And yes, it really might be “son” who is healing Maynard and his personal divisions (legion).

[@rastomasstanford7708]

Nailed it brother.

[@voidwraithprime8521]

Check out "Bottom" or "Crawl Away". Early, awesome, angry Tool.

[@cb4me450]

Add Flood, Undertow & Intolerance 👍

[@AlexPSage]

One of the most fun riffs to play on guitar, and if you nail it right, so satisfying!! 😎

[@ext93]

It was one of the first songs I learned entirely. I also built my own sh*tty talkbox because of this song. It was junk but it worked!

[@AlexPSage]

@@ext93 Haha awesome!!

[@jayspin8093]

Patience is a virtue

[@game_4_growth]

This song is a giant sonic steamroller live, prepare to be flattened! You are going to have an amazing experience at your show. The first time is a religious experience unto itself & truly life-changing. Enjoy!

[@billyowen9800]

I could be totally wrong and it probably has nothing to do with the song, but if I recall correctly Jambi was the name of the genie head in the box in the tv show "pee wee's playhouse", again outside of "wishing" it all away, I have no idea how they would be connected, but I'm pretty sure that was the name of the genie in that show back in the day.

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

My girlfriend had a spiritual experience during Jambi in concert, Leap Year 2020. It's her favourite Tool song.

[@jonathancapps1103]

I would rather give away all my success, all my riches, all my comfort than lose you for one day. It's a love song.

[@SebsDuran]

So annoying this didn't come in HD. Sorry about that, y'all.

[@tomhardy6422]

Hey brother. I noticed some fans are suggesting you listen to "Wings For Marie + 10,000 Days" Don't do it...yet. It's a very personal song and the meaning can get lost if you don't know about Maynards mom. He wrote 3 songs about her. 10,000 Days is a masterpiece, but it has to be the last of the 3. The first is "Jimmy" off Aenima, then "Judith" (A Perfect Circle). Wings+10,000 days is the finale. Listening in this order shows you his personal evolution of how he coped with the tragedy. If you decide to do all 3 on the channel, I promise the fans will approve. 👌

[@rastomasstanford7708]

Jambi is some of the best ish. Track two of 10000days.

[@JohnBrown-ho7uz]

This song hits me like 5 gs of force good heavens makes me think of my old lover when I was stupid and young. "I would wish this all away if I thought I'd lose you just one day" it's like a boot to the chest . I'm glad you have discovered one of my favorite songs of all mankind. Enough to make this 23 year old hard ass fall to his knees. Powerful. Look more into maynard bro. He is thee. Shit

[@R0M4N313]

Yeah Bro, immediately straight in workout the routine. This one right here helped me out of darkness so many times. Keep going👊

[@BB84Mustang]

Nice! Been following your Tool reactions and Ive been experincieng this great ffxiv queue as well

[@MostlyCloudy]

It's a love song to his baby boy :)

[@joechurch7]

This will most likely be played when you see them live

[@fergarising1972]

It finally happened! This song is for the father in me. Hope you get the same message :)

[@SebsDuran]

I've now listened to this song 5 times since recording this. Totally see what you mean. Carries a different weight.

[@thecreatonaut6165]

You should listen to his other band A perfect circle. Being a believer. You should listen to "The doomed" he actually uses scripture in the bible to sing the song. Beautiful song.

[@katarzynagrygierczyk682]

When my husband heard listen me „jambi” for a hundred time … he bought me headphones cause he couldnt stand it 😂 . Love this song …

[@oldwolf3218]

Danny was arrested just recently. Check it out. Hope they don’t hold him too long…he has a tour coming.

[@Soljarag5]

He was out same day

[@katarzynagrygierczyk682]

You should do the reaction for A Perfect Cicle „the noose” - beautiful song with beautiful Maynard’s voice .

[@nmchaser]

I'm sure many have asked, but you should react to what is called "The Holy Trinity", which consists of Disposition, Reflection, and Triad.... In that order, great transitions, "the pieces fit" kind of thing. All from Lateralus... It's a very grounding experience for when things are getting away from you in life.

[@soccerwizard975]

I always love the shift from the Aenima album to 10,000 days. Aenima is so full of apathy and angst while this album shows that relationships my be worth investing and proper emotions are better than none. I don't know where I heard the rumor, but I've heard that this track is Maynard talking about his kid. It could be so many different relationships though, that I don't like constricting it to such a narrow interpretation.

[@knoppixx]

Finally!! ♥️

[@billbutler9011]

I was so close to being first comment…drat!!!! Keep up the great journey through this catalog, I appreciate the way you appreciate it!

[@chrono050]

i sat in que for 3 hours just for it to have an error love FF14 and Tool!

[@paulie98vr6]

Knew you’d like this one. I’m fairly sure you’d like “Vicarious” as well. I’m looking forward to your reaction to it.

[@wearenotamused6455]

Shining light on the elements in alchemy is a catalyst for transmutation. Son and Sun are interchangeable in this song.

[@ashman870]

I’m loving your reactions. I think the next songs on the album- Wings for Marie Pt 1 & 2 would make for a good next video. They are different to everything else you’ve heard so far. Maynard wrote them after his mother passed away. Make sure you listen to both songs back to back though.

[@FuX1000]

Agreed.

[@knoppixx]

But before he must do Judith!

[@stupidtool]

the entirety of my gym playlist is Fear Inoculum on shuffle ;o)

[@jaburke88]

To rise above materialistic crap and be one with nature. Thats what jambi means to me.

[@kevinlynch2248]

IMO, that is an always will be the heaviest drop in Rock music.

[@robyngoodfello]

It's about the fear of losing his son, now listen to "H"

[@jasonthyrion5132]

Welcome to the tool Nation

[@adammorvant]

The lyrics "Silent legion save your poison. Silent legion stay out of my way" is a nod to the next song on the album wings for marie. Which is a song you MUST listen to.

[@jokergreeting]

Is it? I’ve never thought that. Legion is “we are many” from the Bible which the song relates to often. His desire of goods and rock lifestyle vs his desires to be with family.

[@adammorvant]

@@jokergreeting I dont think its a stretch to say the song is about his mom. Being he named the album 10k days. He often refers to critics and fans alike trying to put there stamp on his songs which was ok and in fact the point of his songs but not for wings. That was at least my thoughts.

[@kentmains7763]

Listen to Agostina off of Puscifer's Money Shot album. It's about his daughter and is just beautiful.

[@russseidel6510]

are you ready for wings for marrie part 1 and 2.... deep and very personal songs that must be heard back to back. have a gooder

[@SebsDuran]

I think so. that's up next for the TOOL series

[@pedromarques2077]

@@SebsDuran I don't think it does a lot of sense for you to be doing those songs before doing "Jimmy" from Aenima and "Judith" from Maynard's side project A Perfect Circle, since they're all songs about his mother and it works better if they're all done in chronological order.

[@TheTazman63]

@@pedromarques2077 I agree, there is a transformation if you do it chronologically

[@Creepy_Lorax]

You should try Pushit (Album Vers.) next. Album version is fire but they have a Serival version which takes it to the next level.

[@jayspin8093]

The young padawan is catching on

[@MostlyCloudy]

Ayyy it's my ringtone!

[@DusteyeMC]

diggin watching you ride the spiral and glad the kid is sleeping. see what happens when you're patient...hehehe. Still patiently awaiting your reaction to: Eulogy Rosetta Stoned Push it (studio version and live version) No Quarter (Led Zepplin cover) Maynards Dick

[@DusteyeMC]

would also like to see what you think of A Perfect Circles "Judith" and "Magdalena" think you would dig them too.

[@Gideonite]

For those who couldn’t tell 2:17 was Justin being a bad ass on bass, it’s cool to watch him play that part live!

[@Gideonite]

Also this album was already after his mom passed away when he says divided and withering away he’s referring to the loss of his mother and about how he wants the sun to bring them back together so he feels whole after the loss of his mother he will be loved a lot.

[@ext93]

Justin's unearthly bass tone + delay pedal. Sounds amazing

[@frankspaan6160]

Do yourself a favor and watch the non-existent 2013 DVD of Jambi live! It's a preface to what you're going to encounter when you see them live!

[@thepope7085]

Tool is against whatever you religion you believe in. However, their music is transcendental and amazing

[@jokergreeting]

“Silence legion, save your poison” is either you fighting yourself or others who are dividing you from your real goals. I also compare Jambi (jaw-m-bee) to Fear Innoculum where he says in the final lines “deceiver, chased away, a long time, coming”. Jambi is Maynard trying to not give into certain fake/stupid temptations. Many have said this is about his wife or son. It’s both and neither. It’s art so it should fit how you see it and feel it.

[@eggstu]

Yeah I think it can reflect an inner struggle but I also think he keeps it vague on purpose. Inner reflection and struggles seem to be a consistent theme in Maynards lyrics. Then again, 2 songs on this album alone are specifically about his mother.

[@yallyall4386]

👍👍👍

[@woundsofthecrisis]

i played 14 for a few years, stopped in the story almost to shadowbringers release.... fisher ftw!! haha. didnt have time anymore....been away for about 2yrs but something im looking to get back into soon....played ff11 for so many years before that, still miss that game. was a dnc in 11, saw they brought dnc back.....dnc/nin ftw!! haha :P love tool and the reactions sir

[@scroves77]

Also Final Fantasy, is the ISH.

[@-FigTheCat-]

Man you should listen to rosetta stoned if you haven’t checked it out yet. The lyrics are hilarious and the song is so good. Flawless Take care

[@stevenlittle4430]

if you're on 10,000 days now you MUST listen to Wings 1 & 2 but definitely start with Judith from A Perfect Circle to get the full trifecta!!!

[@SolZer]

Always great Tool reactions, and I love that you play FFXIV!

[@matt.endlesscourage]

You're great dude! Now say the same thing back to yourself :) Much lovelovelove Really enjoy your reactions!

[@Issafreecrunch]

Maynard talks about his interest in alchemy in his autobiography

[@vincentrao3610]

bro love your reactions! give periphery a listen when you get a chance. you wont be disappointed. periphery the bad thing

[@TheTazman63]

I read that this song is about his son. His son took him away from the dark side.

[@SebsDuran]

Wow.

[@TheTazman63]

@@SebsDuran Right? When his son was born I think it gave him a new perspective on life

[@MostlyCloudy]

@@SebsDuran H. is about becoming a parent too, when his son was first born. I didn't get it till I became a parent too.