TOOL - Vicarious (Audio)

[@jamesfarris9870]

The most straight forward Tool song. There is no need to keep digging. This is the punch in the balls the world needs.

[@reubenalvear1975]

I concur with your last sentence.

[@antoinebergeron4083]

Rich people kill music

[@megatron6713]

I would PARTIALLY agree.....if only for the fact that I actually think he's saying "yeah we all as humans have a fascination with death, which is or can be neither bad or good, it simply..... Is," hence the line, "why can't we just admit it?"

[@panameadeplm]

i don't think "the world" needs to be reminded to not vicariously enjoy senseless violence: i don't think senseless violence is socially acceptable in most of "the world"

[@megatron6713]

@@panameadeplm I would refer you to my previous comment.......

[@alejandragarvalena9546]

Eye on the TV 'Cause tragedy thrills me Whatever flavor It happens to be like "Killed by the husband" "Drowned by the ocean" "Shot by his own son" "She used the poison in his tea" And kissed him goodbye That's my kind of story It's no fun 'til someone dies Don't look at me like I am a monster Frown out your one face But with the other Stare like a junkie Into the TV Stare like a zombie While the mother Holds her child Watches him die Hands to the sky crying "Why, oh why?" 'Cause I need to watch things die From a distance Vicariously I, live while the whole world dies You all need it too, don't lie Why can't we just admit it? Why can't we just admit it? We won't give pause until the blood is flowing Neither the brave nor bold The writers of stories sold We won't give pause until the blood is flowing I need to watch things die From a good safe distance Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies You all feel the same so Why can't we just admit it? Blood like rain come down Drum on grave and ground Part vampire Part warrior Carnivore and voyeur Stare at the transmittal Sing to the death rattle La, la, la, la, la, la, la-lie La, la, la, la, la, la, la-lie La, la, la, la, la, la, la-lie La, la, la, la, la, la, la-lie Credulous at best, your desire to believe in angels in the hearts of men Pull your head on out your hippy haze and give a listen Shouldn't have to say it all again The universe is hostile, so Impersonal. Devour to survive So it is, so it's always been We all feed on tragedy It's like blood to a vampire Vicariously I, live while the whole world dies Much better you than I

[@andrewstephens5885]

Thank you for allowing me to appreciate the theme and stellar lyrics of this song!! I’m new to tool but definitely understand why they’re so beloved. Thick, amazing tracks consistently and their delivery is so unique

[@peejay4801]

@@andrewstephens5885 just got into tool more deeply myself, can’t stop listening 🤘🏼

[@luanacaetano82]

Me lembrou o filme abutre

[@ryacusss6679]

@@peejay4801 ya know I hated them when they first came out but here I sit 20 years later and I love tool

[@mrkeleven]

@stevenstrumpf7 some people should just shut the fuck up christ almighty

[@Sarah-n3m5j]

This is the CD case I saw in my sisters car...ive been trying to figure out which album she always played its this one she showed me a couple of these songs. She was listebn to this. Memories... RIP Susan Gorham

[@BrokenZen311]

Eye on the TV 'Cause tragedy thrills me. Whatever flavour It happens to be like: "Killed by the husband", "Drowned by the ocean", "Shot by his own son", "She used a poison in his tea", "And kissed him goodbye". That's my kind of story. It's no fun 'til someone dies. Don't look at me like I am a monster. Frown out your one face But with the other. Stare like a junkie Into the TV. Stare like a zombie While the mother Holds her child, Watches him die Hands to the sky, Crying, "Why, oh, why?" 'Cause I need to watch things die from a distance. Vicariously I live while the whole world dies. You all need it too. Don't lie. Why can't we just admit it? Why can't we just admit it? We won't give pause until the blood is flowing. Neither the brave nor bold Will write us the story, so, We won't give pause until the blood is flowing. I need to watch things die from a good safe distance. Vicariously I live while the whole world dies. You all feel the same. So, why can't we just admit it? Blood like rain come down. Drum on grave and ground. Part vampire, part warrior. Carnivore and voyeur. Stare at the transmittal. Sing to the death rattle. La, la, la, la, la, la, la-lie. [4x] Credulous at best, your desire to believe in angels in the hearts of men. Pull your head on out your hippie haze and give a listen. Shouldn't have to say it all again. The universe is hostile, so impersonal. Devour to survive. So it is. So it's always been. We all feed on tragedy. It's like blood to a vampire. Vicariously I live while the whole world dies. Much better you than I.

[@KILLtrOTTcity]

Boy if this isn't the state of most of modern society today,these words are powerful,concerning and true! That's just 1 reason why I love Tool,they realize the true value of life and point out just how crazy and sick alot of humanity is and make us reflect on why it's that way and what we can do to change it!

[@chadgrov]

I think it’s pull your head on out your MP3’s not Hippie Haze. but who knows

[@virusofdeath8023]

Where does James get his lyrics to these kinda songs?

[@ollieTboy]

nah he’s sayin hippie haze

[@Praying_ManTas]

@@virusofdeath8023 James? Lebron James? Or James Harden?

[@Aaron-xb4rq]

When the universe speaks, the sound is Tool.

[@johntimmermans3225]

🙌🏽

[@GeraldFordsMOM]

Damn straight

[@sithongnao1546]

I like that!

[@antoniettols]

As we say in my country: PORRA, É VERDADE...

[@neallatimer1956]

no other band gets near Tool, fucking untouchable

[@mattboneham5275]

I have to agree. I play a lot of music but no band comes close to Tool.

[@evanstevens7918]

Every song gives me an eargasm and i cant explain why it could be that they are geniuses when it comes to writing songs and the fact that the songs basically make you feel like your on something idk what but its something

[@HiRiSC300]

on another level

[@TimothySchultz-ns2tl]

I agree with you lad

[@jamesdungan4426]

Pink Floyd but I’m old as dirt!

[@purepalm9078]

This song is so dark and so beautiful. Profoundly upsetting and haunting. A total masterpiece.

[@gregoryspencer9277]

maybe reflection disposition for the outsider weak and powerless H. ... BLUE PRIOR TO EULOGY Which can't happen unless reflection and say something are played first because rust never sleeps after 46 & 2.

[@gregoryspencer9277]

gonna wait it ooouut wait it out here by the river of deceit... because the rooster...you know he ain't gonna die.no no no stairway to heaven yet but no quarter for the 3 libras. onionS belt betelguise (the star) heralds the call of kutulu (Cthulhu) after the fateful communication breakdown before I tell mama I'm coming home where I'll be flying high again but reflection will linger because Your gonna miss me when I'm gone. especially IF you realize that I always gave All of Me . ALS well...reflection and patience my love's...all of my love empathize and euthanize but no murder tonight the third eye has to be opened to my disposition in reflection. Seminole wind has been blowing me up and I'm not sure when...but I guarantee it will happen to us all one day and death doesn't discriminate ...it's an end for some ...a beginning for few.

[@Drainthewell]

@@gregoryspencer9277 seek help

[@greglachance3566]

good thing we got back ups

[@obscured.by.clouds.]

@@gregoryspencer9277Rust Never Sleeps indeed. Better to burn out than to fade away.

[@caseypayne5138]

Justin's bass tone on this album is probably the best ever recorded. I'll die on that hill

[@dawidp8805]

I'll gladly join you sir 😄

[@jackmurphy8696]

anyone know what bass he used on that track?

[@teiagaw7663]

Hamburger hill?

[@kai326]

@@jackmurphy8696 Vicarious was definitely his Wal

[@dannyvidal7972]

First time seeing them was at mosam Park in Barre and then every other time every time they came to Toronto they're fantastic live great show every time. Love this band!!🤟

[@JanaHradilkova-v1q]

I live in an apartment block, my neighbours keep playing Oasis - Wonderwall on their balcony and smoking weed which wafts into our apartment where my baby is sleeping. Well this week my baby is away visiting relatives, I’m off work, so me and the neighbours are going to listen to TOOL, because I fucking love TOOL, especially at max volume, and I will happily listen to it all day, every day, for a week.

[@aarongarcia3078]

First time hearing this song was when I was a young teen in 2006. It was on the drive home from the shops here in Melbourne, Australia. I was in the passenger seat holding a Xbox game copy of GTA: San Andreas reading the manual. I was telling dad to change the station as I was unhappy with live radio talk shows until we stumbled across the opening to this song on a random music station. Dad said in Filipino, "let's keep it on, it's building up to something..." He wasn't wrong! We were both blown away by music we were totally unfamiliar with. Next day, we came back to the shops and ended up buying the album to listen to. I couldn't be more grateful for such memorable times. Nowadays it's hard to find a band or music to this standard. I feel they don't make music like this anymore. Anyway, any suggestions of modern bands I'm missing out on would be f**king awesome!

[@ayanarif1]

There is an Australian band you can try, it's Karnivool,

[@rezarishehri2135]

Some bands are like all of their albums are good without any expection, Tool is one of them.

[@PenguinMan-zk2lm]

I listen to bands like Soundgarden, Rush, Korn, Rage Against The Machine, System Of A Down, and Foo Fighters. Maybe some will catch your interest seeing as we both have an interest in Tool.

[@jaredbritten9155]

I Prevail. I haven't found a single song I don't like yet

[@aarongarcia3078]

@@PenguinMan-zk2lm thank you for the recommendations!

[@ericcloud1023]

Tool has always been able to let me vent certain emotions or frustrations, God I love their originality

[@Pigcapitalist89]

I don't know how I would cope without tool. Man this band is GOAT

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

The bass on this song is just insane!!! Justin really went all out on this one. Thank you Tool!!!!!💚

[@johnnysanchez9505]

The opposite of Metallica's "...And justice for all", when they basically silenced Jason Newsted.

[@LordofDiamondsMetal]

Tool has, from the beginning, been the antithesis of the stereotype of the inaudible bass player in heavy music

[@jeffreydelarosa7437]

that's what I say

[@elliotdreisen2740]

The bass on all songs is just insane..!!! :)

[@SamuelSchweiglen-ok9ws]

The way he delivers “that’s my kind of story, it’s NO fun til someone dies” Chills every single time!! 😮‍💨👏🏻

[@megamido21]

The "So it's always been" line around 6:10 gives me acid flashbacks and sends me to the center of the universe every freakin time!

[@vodkacannon]

The universe has no center son, it’s expanding everywhere.

[@raresmorareanu4433]

My dad used this as his morning alarm my entire childhood. Every morning I new my dreams were over and I had to go to school when the first notes of this started playing. I used to hate this song and it gave me anxiety every time I heard it for a very long time... being the sound that forced me to get out of bed and go to school every single morning for years. After all this time I stumbled upon it on KZbin and after the initial shock and flashbacks that I got I'm going to say that it is a masterpiece of a song and I'm glad that my dad picked this as the tune that started off all my mornings back in the day.

[@nicknackpattywackshow5011]

Cuz he needs to watch things die from a distance, you may not know this why ? this is a resistance

[@TheMindProjection]

I made a similar mistake with Pantera - domination. Yeah don't use good music for morning alarms, put on some Celine Dion or whatever.

[@Sabracadabra87]

My clock allarm, fore some years, was: "Divine" by Sebastien Tellier...i still hate and love this song XD totally another thing btw :)

[@TheAfterHoursLV]

Christian Silanos - no that is an AWESOME choice. I used Pogo by System of a Down for a long time. Hahahah

[@darrellcovello7917]

I like him already

[@gettingtoastedatq]

The drums on this track melt my face

[@scottsmith4854]

Standard Danny!

[@LSD_93]

Fuck the drums, listen to the bass.

[@leviathan3630]

This song is the whole band going mental

[@simonealbertini5580]

@@LSD_93 and the guitar, this band is amazing

[@patrickchanningii366]

I've been learning how to play this drum line for months now.

[@christiaanprinsloo8951]

"Neither the brave nor bold Were writers of the stories told"

[@dag681]

An interesting twist on the lyrics.

[@barbellbarbie8407]

Will never get tired of this song. I live vicariously through it.

[@kimbarsegyan]

This song is a fucking masterpiece, both musically and lyrically.

[@Jarppispecial]

nailed it both lyrically and what ever... meet you on the other side Kim

[@mm6461]

Why can’t we just admit it

[@grawl69]

Oh yeah

[@freedomgoddess]

@@mm6461 you won't give pause until the blood is flowing. similar to me.

[@hannahg5216]

People talk about Elton John being a spiritual experience…

[@vinnyhydeSWT]

6:24 that riff gives me chills every time I hear it. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@PrdtRsic]

Same I love it

[@cristianaviron7941]

Same

[@Vanexelfan3137]

The music is haunting. The words are bone chilling The message is true. The band is the greatest.

[@Cognosceres]

the comment speaks truth

[@forestduffe9586]

Amen brother!!!

[@lauraaranda3946]

Yes

[@ktgo4424]

This song gives me that uneasy feeling, but I love it. Love Tool.

[@Vanexelfan3137]

@@ktgo4424 Same here.

[@graciepuu]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@MarioTheLiopleurodon]

"I need to watch things die, from a good safe distance" Maynard was an Artillery forward observer. Forward observers move into enemy territory to spot targets and call them into FCC. Then, while out of the blast radius, the FO gets to watch 155mm death and destruction rain freedom down on enemy targets. His MOS was literally "watch things die from a good safe distance"

[@actingempty3108]

Nice catch dude.

[@Sondergarden]

He also turned down west point to go to art school

[@martinaee]

Didn't know he was in the military, but that's got to be a life-changing experience if you're intelligent enough to actually comprehend how fucked up it is.

[@Monsterclip101]

martin_e yup, you just helped me realize that people that joke about such things may just not be intelligent enough to understand the gravity of war. Very frustrating

[@anteyefolkzz7755]

Yes Keenan was I'm the military , however I haven't heard him say anything about it that would indicate he felt brave and nobel about it We are talking about the American military after all ... amd Americans are shit @ fighting a war...are they not?

[@failtolawl]

Crazy how relevant this song will forever be.

[@E_-_-]

Now more than ever with everyone cheering on a human meatgrinder in Eastern Europe Nothing short of disgusting. What a poignant song

[@ShastaBean]

@@E_-_- fast-forward a month or 2 from your remark and look where things have gone. Check back in another few months...should be interesting.

[@steelreal254]

10,000 Days.....fuck

[@Zee_Kay_Jay]

​​@@steelreal254 10.000 days is just on a whole another level. It's awesome

[@UncleGhoulieTv313]

How so? This song is talking about someone enjoying watching people die on tv... It's barely relevant to a quarter of the population. Do peopel even watch TV anymore?

[@xenosmoke8915]

Ah yes, the place we all learnt the word Vicariously

[@youngchap4941]

Yes lol

[@radupislaru8337]

I think tool, Manson, Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody, Pantera(btw WAY too underrated) have contributed more than others at the building of the vocabulary of a looot of people and expanded reading habits...

[@koRnygoatweed]

Some of us paid attention in English class. Not all Tool fans are all-black-wearing, emotionally-stunted edgy kids.

[@radupislaru8337]

@@koRnygoatweed awwwww honey...

[@alexanderkvitrovn9828]

Vicarious**

[@Criiimesdowntime]

Holy fucking shit. I never thought to give the lyrics any attention everytime I played this because the melody is so damn crisp. I'm high, listening, and giving attention to the lyrics. My God. Artistic magnificance. These lads might be the greatest to ever grace a guitar and rock out. I'm completely in a haze.

[@mosthatedmelon14w88]

“holy fucking shit” rosetta stoned reference

[@LIND3N]

“I’m high” TOOL reference 😛

[@OFDProductions]

I remember hearing this song around when 10,000 Days first dropped and being blown away because it was the first Tool song I had ever listened to. After listening to their discography I still think this track is one of if not their best.

[@CassieCrochets]

This is my favorite band since I was 13....im 32 now and it NEVER GETS OLD TO ME

[@xasylum_rez7904]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@CassieCrochets]

@@xasylum_rez7904 🖤🤘

[@sthomasond]

I also discovered them at 13 (this song, in fact) it still moves now at 28

[@richd5476]

Listening to Tool since '94. I'm 41 now. One of the greatest there is.

[@alexbeardsley751]

was 13 as well!! 35 finally got too see them live in San Francisco.

[@MyEgoMyThoughts]

I love that part at 3:09 it always sounded to me like he’s sounds more saddened/disgusted by what he’s saying again compared to the first time at 2:22 where he sounds angry that he’s admitting it.

[@omegachuy]

He’s just admitting that he is disgusting, as we should all admit to ourselves. Credulous is the desire to believe in angles in the hearts of men.

[@suddenlyawetrat2587]

Good catch! Never noticed that before. Like a good book, you always find new things in Tool songs.

[@DeleteExistence]

He does that with all the songs I think, so the hook isn't just a simple loop and instead progresses as the song goes on.

[@theamazingtoot]

3:26 This is my favorite part of the song. The double drum sticks on the snare to accent the snare is so nice here!

[@peteperkins3859]

I understand different tastes in music. Some may not like this style. But there's no denying the technical ability and musical talent of this band.

[@philipargo]

I'm 48 and have been into music since I was a little kid listening with my Dad to LPs in the basement. After all my phases and musical interests (and silly attempts at playing instruments), I cannot believe how awesome this band is. Both on a musical level I can only appreciate and a lyrical level I can absolutely relish, I believe these guys are the best thing to happen to RNR in my life. I grew up on southern and punk rock, Dead can Dance and Misfits, Exploited and Minor threat, and some of their logos tattooed on me. They speak to me psychologically, metaphysically, metaphorically, literally, and so much more. I'll never stop listening to their material and growing from it somehow.

[@giuseppecognome3647]

U r 46+2

[@tagunprice9762]

@@giuseppecognome3647 lol yes

[@dravenquinn264]

Former WWE/TNA Wrestler Travis Tomko Used This As His Theme Song In TNA

[@thatsamazin-]

I bet you would love King Gizzard. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jISQoJx7qpKWp8U

[@majed340]

Every time I listen to Tool I feel like reading a story , in the same time I feel that story coming to life in front of my eyes. A really advanced level of music , just damn. SPEECHLESS

[@Jack-950]

there's just no other combo like these guys playing together.

[@Yut00bisSUS]

For real, their timing is so unique. I haven't found any band that comes close to sounding like Tool

[@yrunaked4]

In the 70s Rush was the tool of those days.

[@coreyandthecrew952]

been raging to these guys since the mid 90s and I am powerless to the energy. simply can not get enough. it continues to hit hard day after day, year after year.

[@sunfeatherX3]

My father is a great man for having me grow up since a baby listening to tool.

[@Divergent333]

Absolutely!🎉

[@Sniperboy5551]

If you think Tool is good, you should listen to Rush! That’s what my father had me grow up listening to, I even got the chance to see them live a few times! Absolute poetry, just like Tool.

[@drugdealer6]

@@Sniperboy5551 holy shit, i love Rush. and my father also got me into Rush

[@ShastaBean]

so that's the standard for greatness? nothing about bringing in the next generation or stuff like that?

[@hulking_presence]

you was fed on maynard's tit

[@marselhernandez6741]

The Concert at Miami was something else !!!!!! What a great experience!!!!!!

[@BeamMonsterZeus]

Even if the countenance of the music is cryptic, dark, and somewhat terrifying, the energy and power it brings reminds you to LIVE.

[@whjtey]

theri songs are literally the best bad trip of your life lmao

[@crystalroser6327]

The awakening of Tool is what this world needs right now!

[@pandemic_diesel]

Bordering on the edge of wisdom, poetry and pure scripture to the masses. beautiful

[@jamescanada2460]

The lyrics of this one are a heavy trip. As humans we all have a hardwired capacity for hate, selfishness, violence and the like. But we also have the capacity for love, courage, kindness, and gratitude. At the end of the day, we do have the choice to feed one or the other, we must remember that. But that is the curse of the animal world, it has no concept of these things. Animals have no bloodlust as we know the term, nor the ability to appreciate beauty. Their blessing is they are in perfect harmony with nature, which also happens to be the true curse of us humans, that we are not. Much love to you all

[@Maztuhmind]

Thank you Guitar Hero World Tour for including this song and two more from Tool. Easily the best part about that game.

[@Lovi07]

I actually found out about Tool from that game so yeah. Easily the best part. :D

[@vicariouschism86]

Vicarious Schism Parabola And I can FC all of them on expert.

[@marccram2664]

@@vicariouschism86 i love being a mini Danny carey on expert

[@dylanolger5979]

The intro to this song on WT is sooooo fun to play

[@smortYT]

I failed this song on the last note- 😭

[@mariangelaolivieri9265]

The Maynard’s voice is a gift from heaven!!🙌🏻

[@jameswallispiano]

4:09 I never hear anyone talk about this section, its kinda underrated, it’s my favourite part of the song.

[@dylanolger5979]

3:39 to like 4:15 is some of my favorite tool parts ever

[@berkekaya07]

for me its the best thing tool made ever

[@silverburst79]

Brains can’t compute the timing is why

[@josephgeraci4207]

We call that the bridge my friend

[@armadillotoe]

So, I finally got around to listening to Tool. I think I will listen more. Even though I am in my 70s, they still take me on a journey.

[@dadedodidu5926]

You just know you've grown niche af when TOOL feels like pop music to your ears

[@TubeYou2079]

Haha I can relate. And vice versa: sometimes contemporary pop sounds to me like strange hardcore stuff.

[@kingkrysen]

​@@TubeYou2079yes omg 🤣

[@JadeTemple-et7uw]

❤

[@random_guy1703]

My favorite TOOL song This is a total masterpiece

[@simonagnew9414]

Can't believe the intricacy of the rythm guitarist, the timing,the pickstroke patterns, the changes of guitar technique, who plays then stops...the lot!😱(exerienced 47y.o. self taught rhythm guitarist, pedals n all, Perth, Western Australia) raised on credence suicidal tendencies, metallica and dead kennedys...

[@schneehenry7266]

how can a band be sooooo good?

[@prathamdangi3388]

It can be when Adam Jones , Danny carey , Justin chancellor and maynard James Keenan are in a single band !

[@josephsilva626]

Ask the carpenters🙄lol seriously, this is the band other bands should try and be like!! When I grow up I want to be Maynard 😁

[@bryantetlock5209]

Shit happens sometimes

[@johntimmermans3225]

Simple answer - perfection 👌🏽

[@THEREALFLORIDADAN]

The sections that begins @ 5:32 when Justin takes up the same riff without missing a beat blows my mind.

[@moneyshuddle7094]

"Have a good mornin'" - Uncle Lou

[@carlosco8827]

This song will stay for long years as one the most epic songs of all time... Thanks Tool for this beautiful piece of art. The combination of both parts lyrics/music its just unexplainable. Pure emotion...

[@adames9862]

The best song ever, greetings from Poland to the all Tool fans !

[@LJCountry88]

👍🏻👊🏻🤙🏻 (From America.)

[@handledeeznutslmfao]

TOOL's current bassist is from Poland 😉

[@pancerniak86øhv27]

Polska górą💪😎🇵🇱

[@WhereIsYourGod6]

The vocals on this song are just mesmerizing

[@52alkom]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE TOOOOOOOL SONG!!

[@hvitekristesdod]

TheDjentGuy It comes in at number 26 for me 😂 Still good though 😎

[@scottturner7979]

Schism!

[@Vincent_Djents]

This, The Pot, and Prison Sex are my favorite.

[@gudarai]

This the pot and jambi for me

[@plabbe3007]

same

[@Nightowl333]

I can’t be the only one. Seriously, this chorus gets me high every time it hits. Something about the part.... 2:22 cuz I need to watch THINGS die.....when “things” hits, with that guitar part, it’s like injected into my veins. God damn this band is the best.

[@burtkocain6846]

This song shows that Adam Jones is one of the kings of musical efficiency. That main verse riff is just an open D coupled with a higher A, then A#, and ending on a C. With only one fret per chord he makes a power chord, a minor sixth, and a minor seventh, becore ending on just an F power chord for resolution. It's deceptively complex. Everyone raves about Carey, but Carey's immense skill is generally obvious. With Jones you really need to analyze what he's doing.

[@DontTouchMe5000]

I’m 16 now, this has been my favorite band since the 5th grade, got to see them live in 7th grade. Awesome

[@danielharris5661]

Good taste kiddo

[@scurran8399]

the artists that make up all three bands are one of a kind. no one will ever come close, as for TOOL there are no words to describe the genius, artistry. This band is truly one of a kind and I thank God for allowing Maynard to share is art, his passion with the world and most definitely myself.....i pray they keep going until they just can't anymore

[@mystick93]

Sounds like you need to spit that tool out and explore a little. There is all kinds of great music out there. This is only a fraction of the great music out there,kid. You'll see.

[@LaudauteDominum-er2mr]

Agreed

[@SantiagoKodela]

The lyrics are incredible. A true reflection of the human condition and the world we live in.

[@newsbuster292]

This album was the sountrack of my holiday in Germany, just within the last 14 days. Played this album over and over while driving to and around my idylic holiday address. This already was my favorite album ever, but in the last two years I have listened to Fear Inoculum non stop. Now I have renewed my appreciation for this album as well, can never get enough of this music no matter how often it plays. Tool fan 4ever.

[@arkhamsrazor7075]

Maynard tapped into The Grudge with his vocals in this song, that time-stopping, hair-raising primal shift in dynamic without missing a goddam beat.

[@AIethos]

Maynard always triggers emotions I didn’t even know existed

[@Dubltimebaby]

The last minute of this song is amazing.

[@ShastaBean]

The last 7 minutes of the song is amazing

[@NatureLover-cc2hf]

The last 8 seconds especially

[@trashotaku]

Lyrics Eye on the TV 'Cause tragedy thrills me Whatever flavor It happens to be like "Killed by the husband" "Drowned by the ocean" "Shot by his own son" "She used the poison in his tea" And kissed him goodbye That's my kind of story It's no fun 'til someone dies Don't look at me like I am a monster Frown out your one face But with the other Stare like a junkie Into the TV Stare like a zombie While the mother Holds her child Watches him die Hands to the sky crying "Why, oh why?" 'Cause I need to watch things die From a distance Vicariously I, live while the whole world dies You all need it too, don't lie Why can't we just admit it? Why can't we just admit it? We won't give pause until the blood is flowing Neither the brave nor bold The writers of stories sold We won't give pause until the blood is flowing I need to watch things die From a good safe distance Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies You all feel the same so Why can't we just admit it? Blood like rain come down Drum on grave and ground Part vampire Part warrior Carnivore and voyeur Stare at the transmittal Sing to the death rattle La, la, la, la, la, la, la-lie La, la, la, la, la, la, la-lie La, la, la, la, la, la, la-lie La, la, la, la, la, la, la-lie Credulous at best, your desire to believe in angels in the hearts of men Pull your head on out your hippy haze and give a listen Shouldn't have to say it all again The universe is hostile, so Impersonal. Devour to survive So it is, so it's always been We all feed on tragedy It's like blood to a vampire Vicariously I, live while the whole world dies Much better you than I

[@elgooGmirrorExists]

A bit late for this, my friend.

[@trashotaku]

@@elgooGmirrorExists tbh, I just did this mostly for myself since I couldn’t find a lyrics video for this song

[@danielharris5661]

We are the tool army, we dont need lyrics, but thank you.

[@mundaneheavy]

My favourite Tool song by far. Super unique intro and sound, and the lyrics both sound great and are straightforward. I actually think the lyrics and the meaning of the song are now more relevant than ever. Drums are crazy good as always I should add. Amazing cymbals.

[@IrvSauce]

Poetic indictment of the dark side that lives in every single human being. 15 years later, it's more relevant than ever.

[@jasonkouches9467]

F n A bruh

[@alexandergrissinger5183]

Very well executed on vocals and the percussion force is flawless musically ....there is nothing you can criticize about vicarious

[@jamesmaloney8191]

The comment section of tool songs is the one place on the internet where we truly all can come together and agree on something.

[@elixexo4011]

First TOOL song i ever heard, still the best imo.

[@kasogamer]

Same

[@xuanathan]

6:34 I live for this part.

[@DrPonner]

Vicariously I wish I knew of more songs with parts that had the same energy as this part.

[@4dozeneggs513]

Same, to both comments

[@zachcraftx]

Same to all 3

[@blairmartin1090]

My favourite

[@user-xw6uh3yp7g]

That bass solo is so simple yet so great

[@spike6192]

At 5:00, if you listen closely in the background, you hear a news reporter talking about ballistics report and finger analysis. If you look up the meaning of the song, it confirms it...

[@Aishaslover]

Ummm yea

[@ChristopherLemire]

Watched these guys 17 years ago at the Pearl, in the Palms Los Vegas! Small intimate setting! Best concert I’ve ever been to in my life! And I got to see Metallica and Justice for all tour! Incredible!

[@brentbrown2756]

That bass tone is amazing 🔥

[@Nickbook_]

The talent of this band is truly something amazing and to be studied and admired for all time!! Nothing has ever or will ever come close to the sound they create...its beautiful!! Long live Tool!!

[@eaiii1262]

I absolutely love screaming that one lyric at the end: “Vicariously, I. Live while the whole world dies!”

[@Aerophina]

These songs have more meaning than 99% of all music ever made, Tool will always be THE best. Just quality music in every way.

[@ldrouin27]

The first verse is the most relevant today. So much true crime out there with shows, podcasts, KZbinrs. Great song! I am also a true crime junkie.

[@AntiHeroLBC]

I'll never forget that moment when I was 14 (I'm 28 now)... I'm an awkward teenager listening to my local alternative rock radio station and I just hear this eerie, hypnotic guitar riff followed by a school bell. Suddenly I'm captivated by this music and in a day and age where the radio DJ won't always tell you what song play nor did I have a smartphone with which I could use Shazam, all I can think is...I need to find out who the fuck did this song. Finally I discovered Tool, and that's when THE BINGE began. Tool is my favorite band

[@Speedracerson]

They put all their songs on KZbin, holy shit

[@diedunkleseite4450]

ANNNNDDDDD SPOTIFY!!

[@JerseySlayer]

ANDDDDDD NAPSTER!!

[@KilyanAustin]

Andddd miniclip

[@roohamm2456]

Holy Shit Indeed!!!

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

Also on the darkweb🤣🤣🤣

[@leosinterestinggaming5959]

The 533 people who disliked this are clearly not living vicariously through Tool

[@anonymoose2474]

for a decade all of their songs were available as full albums and also fan videos with songs that didnt have music videos that fit perfectly. Fuck their record label man

[@e.r3196]

Taylor Swift got 533 accounts.

[@ridley9927]

Genius

[@YAHWEHHHHH]

🙏 YHVH 🐍

[@robbiep475]

The drums are even more maniacal!!!

[@chrysologusdmello204]

Take a moment to appreciate and thank Tool for allowing us to embrace the comment section unlike other official channels who turn it off.

[@randyphillips1617]

They are coming to Boston 11/15/23! Let's go!!!!! I'm so there!!!

[@travishall6442]

"Credulous at best your desire to believe in angels in the hearts of men Pull your head out your hippy haze and give a listen Shouldn't have to say it all again The universe is hostile So impersonal Devour to survive So it is So it's always been"

[@ChefMikePapaOso]

More relevant than ever.

[@emoranightmare5493]

Michael Jones yes

[@saykorr970]

Came from news site here to relax...

[@diogocunha9945]

So true. After all these years, since the release, the song remains so accurate.

[@ThePhobos100]

The media feeds on tragedy.

[@WyWy0207]

Thank You! We are like minded, literally came here to listen and say that.

[@blogan3845]

Tool always seemed to be both heavy yet soft. Their lyrics and musicality are always top tier and their message rings true today. Their sound is like being bludgeoned to death by a sledgehammer wrapped in velvet. This particular song evokes a tragic but true commentary on today's world. I can almost picture a field mouse scurrying through a snowy field at night unaware of being stalked by an owl whose talons are about to defend on it...

[@ChakLok]

There so heavy because of the bass which is why Justin is my Favorite although Paul does a more heavier approach with undertow

[@biggary9602]

5:29 Danny gets into it.

[@ieatsouls7998]

This is definitely a song I will listen to for the next three hours.

[@BruceRThompson3]

Happy 17th Birthday 10,000 Days May 2nd, 2023... Timeless Music

[@79lazer]

best song to light a cig too in the car with jamming on me radio, reminds me of alot of cool shit... love tool... peace

[@travis6694]

Hell ya lung cancer driving down the road hell ya

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

Use Tool as a tool to help you quit, bud. I smoked for 15 years. You can do it!!!

[@brandonwilson8158]

Tool released all their music,at the right time!

[@III-db2zz]

Saw the documentary for this song. Apparently the song is (from what I recall so I may be leaving things out) about humans deviating from the experiences of primal violence when it’s one of our ways of connecting to the universe as we are inherently vicious. Media dissociates us from our ancient witnessing of bloodshed. Death isn’t a concept that television has drawn us to engage in, but a real thing, possibly more “real” than our physical, living and breathing states. From a certain angle surrendering to the universe means accepting death and it can truly be terrible but also the currents of life/death forces that life forms have to embrace for existence to…well, exist. Destruction has always been part of reality and that “order” (because it’s always been) is also chaotically dark. I haven’t heard this song in years and it sends shivers down my spine but it also makes me understand that that reflex connects me to my animal self, that humans ultimately are (kudos to Gojira)

[@emchammer1815]

word salad

[@_Bandit88]

The lyrics are genius.

[@Burly_K]

All of his lyrics... i feel'm in my bones! No matter which musical entity he's fearlessly frontin' at the time!!!!

[@zerozilch]

Why cant we just admit it!

[@zerozilch]

@Bryce ?

[@ShadowsK.Y]

@Bryce This is a pretty good point -- while we do have a tendency to dwell on tragedies, it's also for the same reason we treat history so important, because it actually helps us avoid making mistakes of the past. If we know what's going on in the world and we're awake to it, we'll probably be better prepared for the same thing that could very well happen to us too.

[@johnkarges1784]

And I his muse

[@ClassicKrusty]

The second Tool song I heard but the first that I really listened to and man is this track outstanding. As I explore their catalogue I still haven’t found a track I like more.

[@Jugglenaught1980]

It's a good one to get you introduced. The lyrics are amazing and it's heavy!

[@ibmasterblaster]

I've listened to TOOL for a long time, but listening to this again today, especially since the recent back-to-back mass shootings, is giving me such different perspective based on where we are in the world today. Incredible band, enjoy your journey in discovering them!

[@smorcsavage9234]

right in two and the pot are amazing.

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

Tool hasn't created a bad song. I feel like this track, The Pot, and Right in Two are great intros to the band.

[@hamadalmansourr]

you lucky sonnova bitch.

[@jumper-qk1rz]

3:27 "you'd just turn to the inert" - truly commentary over the nature of youtube

[@tinandonovski998]

The quality of the songs is just so good..thank you Tool!

[@thekyosmaster6946]

"We all feed on tragedy, it's like blood to a vampire" so true

[@UncleGhoulieTv313]

Speak for yourself.