Tool Jimmy Reaction!!

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The real part 1 in the Maynard Trilogy!!

[@Cauldronb0rn]

Every time Sori says hi I’m Sori my mind says ‘this is a Canadian person saying sorry’ and then I have to say no, this is a person introducing themselves and their name is Sori.

[@VinAndSori]

Hahahaha !!

[@ohioagainsttheworld676]

what's that all aboot

[@Billybib1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJyzfXqqlL6Ci5I@@VinAndSori

[@joshuahuf9747]

Ok

[@breezy.may.333]

By the way, I love how open minded you both are! It is so rare to see any "Christians" without judgement and ruling out things as sinful. So refreshing.

[@VinAndSori]

Thanks !!

[@dead_girl__]

These Tool discussions are the best thing that's ever happened

[@VinAndSori]

Whoaaaaaaa!! Cool! Thanks! -Sori✌🏻

[@game_4_growth]

I agree. Takes the Reaction Video format to a whole other level for me. Thanks, this really is awesome. Makes my Heart & Soul very happy.

[@VinAndSori]

That’s great!! Thanks for the compliment! Glad we could make ur heart and soul feel happy!!! -Sori🤟🏻

[@nicklong4281]

I agree what you guys are doing is awesome. And it's amazing to see an open minded christian perspective. I'm from Georgia. Open minded christians do not exist here. I'm judged by most for my music here.

[@HBC423]

Nick Long what fucking part of Georgia are you in? I'm like 5 miles north of the border

[@flangmasterj]

I've heard all these tracks hundreds of times yet I still get goosebumps listening to them. It's even more moving watching other people react to their music.

[@yootoober49]

I also feel a profound sadness for 11 being stuck in time for so many years. I can picture this lost, scared kid frozen in a darkness. Waiting for someone to save him. And old man Maynard finally realizes he has to go back and save 11. But they save each other.

[@satan6552]

Another great reaction, guys! The thing to remember about Tool, is that the Justin Chancellor's bass is set as the lead guitar, while Adam Jones' guitar is meant to "add flavor," as he puts it. Not always the case, granted, but the more you listen to the band, the more it becomes clear. It's one dynamic of many that sets them so far apart from other bands.

[@thebatman1482]

Lithium Black I don't think those are fixed roles, in almost every song they change their roles. Both are lead and rhythm in every song

[@tanyamorgan5362]

Ooohhhh THAT'S what that is.... Thank you soo much for that, I've known of and listened to tool songs few and far between for years, but getting way more into them through this channel and I thought there was something going on sonically that I couldn't quite put my finger on, I am a Bass player and have an ear for bass anyway, but it felt with tool that Bass was specifically waving for my attention and not merely hoping for it. So thank you again for that information.

[@jodybarnes9466]

I can't fully agree with that. The leads in Tool are Maynard and Danny Carey, which I think is what puts them so far apart from other bands. Adam Jones and Paul D'Amour...later and longer, Justin Chancellor...are the ones who develop the music/melody. Some of the songs are definitely bass forward, but they drive the song, not lead it. Drop D tuning lends itself to the guitars (Adam) and bass (Paul/Justin) trading off in that because you have the 2 bottom strings for both guitar and bass that are already tuned for harmony without even using a fret. But I wasn't never much of a guitar or bass player...and was a barely passable singer and drummer, so that must have something to do with my perspective. ;-)

[@notoriusjmy]

Sounds like an alphabet soup

[@notoriusjmy]

@@jodybarnes9466 🅱️ased

[@BegToDiffah]

I'm feeling the need for a full on Aenima binge!

[@VinAndSori]

Wish we could join ya! -Sori🤘🏻

[@randysumners4021]

It's always time for that

[@notoriusjmy]

I wanna hear their take on Eugogoly

[@JakeT420]

The song “Momma Sed” by Puscifer is believed to be about Maynard’s mom persuading him to live with his dad in Michigan when he was 11 after his mom had the paralyzation. It is a good song you guys should react to it.

[@timothyreff6750]

Jake T that song speaks to me

[@Ryokohbi]

Momma Sed is a gorgeous fucking song. Got me into Puscifer.

[@camjam180]

Did he literally hold the note like that? HA!... The Grudge reaction is going to be gold.

[@VinAndSori]

Lol🤨🧐🧐-Sori🤘🏻

[@colbybeltz8836]

VinAnd Sori #hypeTheGrudge

[@cyberdemon1702]

SingForAbsolution 01 oh yes

[@markmcdonnell]

Haha, YASS! They'll shit gold bricks on that lung performance

[@notoriusjmy]

@@colbybeltz8836 ok #WhereTheGrudgeLiesTheCrown lol

[@aidanthompson4522]

I love how this could also be from the perspective of his mother

[@lathumpipe]

I love seeing people react to and decipher Tool songs. I enjoy watching you both. Thanks for sharing these discussions.

[@scottwater19721]

I love both of your interpretations and the conclusions you draw from them. You are both clearly, very intelligent people. :)

[@VinAndSori]

THANK YOU!! Appreviate the kind words !

[@hamudzaman156]

I came across your videos this week and have really enjoyed your discussions in breaking down what you got out of TOOL's music and MJK's lyrics (i haven't watched your reviews of other bands yet...i'll get there!). Both of you bring great perspectives to this and true emotions. LOVE it! Keep going down this TOOL experience...you are already on the path of joining the Army...and i guarantee that it'll be something you will never regret. There is SO much more to go through...enjoy the ride!

[@VinAndSori]

Yes check out our “update” pages about a special tool project we’re working on

[@notoriusjmy]

Where can I enlist

[@xstatixtribalelectronicmus2787]

That was a great discussion! You two are so genuine and intelligent. It’s so refreshing.🙏🎼🎶

[@VinAndSori]

Ya it’s easy cause we are together...we easily build off each other!! Thanks for the compliment-Sori 🤟🏻

[@xstatixtribalelectronicmus2787]

VinAnd Sori That just like my wife and I. Lol We’ll sit and listen to music for hours and discuss it. She listens to my music and helps point out things that could be tweaked in the mix better because ill be in my little creating world for so long I start hearing every detail individually and not as a whole. She’s incredibly supportive! It takes me a day or to to correctly hear a finished track I’ve done as a whole. Lol

[@VinAndSori]

Legit!!! Make sure she’s involved in choosing the podcast music!!

[@VinAndSori]

That’s so great! Glad u found ur partner! -Sori🤘🏻

[@xstatixtribalelectronicmus2787]

VinAnd Sori absolutely!🙏🎼🎶

[@ZealousPictures]

There is one more song to add to this "Maynard's mom series." It's from his band Puscifer, and it's called Horizons. I would love to see you listen to it and add it to the quartet.

[@alexfrank6534]

Check it out with Intermission before. It plays out your points of inner child and dealing with it. Also a great drop from Intermission into Jimmy.

[@mpfiveO]

This is a great song, and a great discussion. Anyone who experiences a childhood trauma can be emotionally stuck in that moment. This song can speak to anyone who is trying to heal, and rebond with that damaged inner child. The going away part was about Maynard being taken away from his mom to live with other family members, after she fell ill. I think this song, can also be seen as an overall description of his journey through Judith/Wings for Marie/10,000 days. From his childhood trauma to his finally healing and seeing his mom off to her creator. He talks about coming home, the same way he said Judith Marie was going home.

[@mpfiveO]

Gotta also add, I completely agree about Tools use of heavy bass riffs. It has ruined me for all other bands, they just sound flat to me. The first time I heard these crazy bass riffs I was hooked

[@VinAndSori]

Ya amazing for sure!!!-Sori🤟🏻

[@andrewalt2553]

I was waiting for someone to come and have real discussion about Tool and how amazing the band truly are. Great job guys!

[@notoriusjmy]

U and me both man

[@rld5844]

You guys are a wonderful example of what Tool can do to open the channels of inner thought. People often disagree with what they perceive the true meaning of these songs to be. There I believe is where we find the true measure of their art. By taking the time to understand his emotions, we can try and connect with our own. Whatever you think the meaning of the song is, will due. As long as it stimulates you to deal with some of those things that alot of people choose to ignore.

[@nefcolon8458]

Hi Vin and Sori! Just wanted to say, ever since I've subscribed to your channel, you guys have helped me enjoy these songs and appreciate the bands even more! Keep up the great in-depth reviews!!

[@jambi666]

I wish all my friends listened to tool and we could have a discussion like you both do..and keep em reaction to tool coming!!loving it !!

[@VinAndSori]

Just keep tuning in! More tool coming!!! -Sori🤟🏻

[@rx7dude2006]

Love your guys breakdowns and recognition to how integral the bass is to their music as well.

[@VinAndSori]

Yea! That’s the big thing for me! 🤘🏾-vin

[@archersummers5106]

This is my favorite Tool song, genious

[@aladalife]

Excellent song breakdown as always. Jimmy is one of my favorite Tool songs. Anxiously waiting for the Lateralus reviews. Keep up the great work!

[@VinAndSori]

Yes we’re going to invest in a really good mic for this

[@blakeromero8616]

You should definitely give third eye, (Lost Keys Roseta Stoned) or (parabol parabola)

[@VinAndSori]

Soon !!

[@joshmcturner]

You guys analyze Maynards lyrics very well. As a long time and dedicated Tool fan I can really appreciate watching newcomers go on the Tool journey. Keep these videos coming!

[@hunterkatze4240]

This song is around his mother but its directly about losing his child like imagination and innocence. His mom died at eleven. He lived in Ohio {under a dead Ohio sky]. Jimmy\eleven being his child hood. Saying about getting that back. Also the opening to the song (interrmission) is the mimic of the guitar in the opening

[@ryandeboer9910]

Super pumped for the album reviews coming up. The content and quality of your character makes up for the lack audio and video quality. You two take this review/reaction genre to a whole new level

[@VinAndSori]

Whoa! Thanks very much!!! -Sori✌🏻

[@picassodamelio3728]

Love u guys... a new subscriber here just for your take on Tool songs... Maynard is amazing... his songs to his mom are the most emotional and loving out of all his repertoire

[@WickedNeedle]

I just found you guys, and don’t want to stop listening to this long enough to dig, but H. is an emotionally moving song about Maynard’s feelings before the birth of his son.

[@starburstppl]

Hi VinAnd Sori, new lady metalhead subscriber here!!! I love Tool, and I love the way you two breakdown the meanings of the songs! This is great, because I've never seen a reaction channel where they really get into the subject matter with such deep discussions! It's so extra special. I saw Tool live in Baton Rouge, La. back in 2002 during their Lateralus tour, and it was mind blowing! Absolutely the best concert I've ever seen, and I've seen many! Meshuggah opened for them. I'm really glad I stumbled upon your channel, because you have something really awesome here! Keep rocking, and peace to you both!

[@VinAndSori]

Well thanks for joining!!! At this point we don’t have a lot of lady metalheads! So WELCOME!! I would LOVE see tool live! I bet it was awesome!!! Glad u are enjoying our content! Peace back to u -Sori🤟🏻

[@jamesdewey133]

This song hits home with me because my mother had cancer when I was a kid and it really hits home with the whole "I had to grow up cause bad shit happened" and I love that you guys keep pushing out TOOL gives me a reason to listen when I'm not in my car! Great job guys!

[@VinAndSori]

Wow unreal? How is your mother now? -Sori✌🏻

[@jamesdewey133]

VinAnd Sori my mother is good now! Some nerve damage and pain but cancer free!

[@VinAndSori]

Whoa!!

[@game_4_growth]

I was out to the beach with a friend of mine today & this came up on shuffle. You guys came to mind & I wondered when you were going to listen to Jimmy. Got my answer. Thanks for listening!

[@VinAndSori]

Ask and he shall receive

[@game_4_growth]

It really is as simple as that.

[@lslewis]

Man!! Them note choices on "HOME", though...wow! This song is exhilarating! Thoroughly enjoyed the syncopation and Maynards vocal performance (as usual) on this.

[@linwoodnoble1]

I truly Love the reactions you guys have!! Passionate and filled with the respect all humanity needs to have for one another!!! Thank you!!

[@notoriusjmy]

Y’all are on #AnotherLevel

[@aspectrum_]

yall doing this with mjk songs is healing and exposing a lot of subconscious parts of yall. lets have a moment to be amazed that this art is working on yall as you work into it. blessings

[@scottmccumber5810]

You guys helped me understand this song in a brand new way. Thank you so much!!

[@VinAndSori]

Whoa! Thanks !!’

[@skypup77]

Im so glad Ive found your guys' videos, i've been a big tool fan since '93 but haven't listened to them in years and you've reignited my interest in them and the meaning behind the songs, so thanks.

[@vexari01]

first one form the AEnema album! oh yeah! lets go!

[@VinAndSori]

Lemme know what you think

[@vexari01]

so glad you did it! I love that Vin's started to notice Tool's genius drumming! Always enjoy how in dept you go with the lyrics. It would be interesting to see what's your interpretation out of TOOL's official music videos as well, considering that the Guitarist directs them. To this day, I'm still confused by some of them xD

[@VinAndSori]

Oh really? Sooo many levels of reaction to do! -Sori✌🏻

[@ax5927]

You guys!, always letting me experience something that was so old but experience it in a new light and enjoy it all over again

[@notoriusjmy]

Sounds like Ecclesiastes the part Hemingway snipped from for The Sun Also Rises. Ecclesiastes 1:5-11. I heard a banned preacher recently that says he takes the entire Bible literally and interpreting those verses literally is mind blowing

[@joeblerone]

Its fascinating to watch how each of you after a tool song is over appear a bit spent. I listen to tool every day and I so enjoy the journey that each song sends me on. Keep up your great reactions! Can't wait for the full album review!

[@VinAndSori]

On the way!! Ya it’s a bit taxing but in a good way I think

[@VinAndSori]

Me tooooooo!!! -Sori✌🏻

[@MrPeeps-vo8mr]

Finally, Jimmy! Brilliant, beautiful song. Love the vocals on this, almost haunting at times. Great breakdown afterwards. Vin the big man showing off that big brain of his lol. Love watching Sori when she's feeling the groove, I swear one day she's gonna float off that chair😂 well played you two...well played indeed👏👏👏

[@VinAndSori]

Thanks my man !!

[@notoriusjmy]

How long had u been waiting?

[@keithlewis4303]

11 and old soul an intuitive old soul full of light returning to the source.

[@robwright7566]

It's so refreshing to see religious people be so open minded. Keep up the good work, you rock!!

[@cculp747]

Love your Tool reactions and thanks for the Birthday wishes on my Facebook. Much love guys and keep up with the awesome videos!

[@VinAndSori]

Same brotha!

[@cculp747]

I know you guys probably don't want to React to Marilyn Manson. But the one song I really like that isn't antichristian is called Coma White. Actually a very cool and melodic song. So maybe one day you'll check it out 👍

[@VinAndSori]

On the list!

[@dekadenser]

The climax of this song gets me every fucking time. Awesome song, definately one of my favs by Tool !

[@chrisfreeman4687]

This is the first one this song is about Maynard not understanding what has happened to his mother. Judith is his response to the church that she attended turning her back on her after her condition they told her that she must have done something to deserve what happened to her which is also where his distrust of the church comes from. He goes over this in his autobiography a perfect union of contrary things.

[@11peterson1]

Been a Tool fan for a while but never really dived into this song before this video. Thanks! We’re all waiting for Jambi now !!!!! Also... Hurt - Rapture.

[@VinAndSori]

Soon my friend!! -Sori🤘🏻

[@VinAndSori]

Yes it’s coming !!!

[@xanathrojas9487]

I had known that Maynard wrote about when he was 11 years old and her mom got sick ,so he had to move to Ohio to live with his dad(Im not so sure with who) and the only thing he wanted in that time was to reunite with his mom . In any case your reviews are amazing guys.

[@VinAndSori]

Whoa really! That’s so sad! -Sori✌🏻

[@aladalife]

Maynard grew up in Ohio with his very religious mother and strict step father. I believe he felt stifled and so in his teens he began to rebel/act out and ended up moving to rural Michigan to live with his father. The change of scenery did him good. I think he had a lot resentment towards his step father and ultimately at his mother.

[@VinAndSori]

Tru

[@alpo6668]

True, he left his mother in Ohio and moved in with father in MI. His mother had the aneurism when he was 11 and left paralyzed. Thanks for the excellent review on one of my very favorite songs. Try “Pushit”.

[@randysumners4021]

alpo6668 definitely do pushit

[@azrallye]

This is my favorite song from the aenima album, though that whole album is a masterpiece in my opinion. Great video!

[@VinAndSori]

Thanks!-Sori

[@notoriusjmy]

I think it’s spelled Ænima like the weird word dæmon

[@jerm154]

Vin gave a full \m/ on this one...Yay! Great review and interesting interpretations. Still looking forward to Lateralus!!!!!

[@VinAndSori]

Yep!!

[@Dekamerx]

Wow I really love the discussion at the end! Incredible how much you guys pick up on.

[@brianthuss2242]

Love your videos! Thank you for your Tool reactions, can’t wait for more!

[@VinAndSori]

More for sure! -Sori✌🏻

[@DiegoProgressive]

This is why I still have faith in youtube. THANKS!

[@VinAndSori]

Wow really?!? That’s cool! -Sori✌🏻

[@roderickconstantino5354]

It’s seems like “heading home” is an inevitable journey he will make, through hardship, emotions, pain, guilt, acceptance, etc, .... moves on to more songs that describe so. to eventually come to terms. You won’t die happy if you don’t get some kind of closure.

[@markallenbialik]

I gotta admit, Dude... you guys have some of the most sincere react videos.

[@technoir1119]

Great reaction/critique. One of my favorite Tool songs of all time. You guys seriously need to react to this entire album at some point. It's brilliant. Also "Ænima" is pronounced "Ah-nema".

[@VinAndSori]

More music coming every day!!! -Sori✌🏻

[@breezy.may.333]

I love your reactions. It's not an obsession to relate and enjoy music!

[@VinAndSori]

Truuuuu

[@dcinsc]

Love the music in this one. Waiting on that Opiate review =)

[@yootoober49]

I like sorri's explanation. Or a combo of both of yours

[@kylejohnson4470]

Yes! I have a feeling that their take on Opiate won’t be so nice lol love them anyway!

[@igottabasketballjones7420]

Opiate will be tough for them, Maynard is pissed to no end on that album. I felt very similar when I lost my mom recently. Correction, not similar, exactly the same. It wasn’t the right way to look at things but it’s hard going through those kind of things, gotta find someone or something to blame.

[@jessenoreligionno5731]

He hadn't lost his mother by then but he was definitely more PUNK then. They didn't discover their TOOL formula yet.

[@architectoverlord]

The album title is a clever play on Jung's Anima (male's irrationality) & enema (procedural expulsion of fecal material/blockage). Maynard ties a lot of his lyricism to Jung.

[@chrispytelomeres9863]

Vin there is a ton of live tool on You Tube. Which is crazy d/t the band's vigilance about having any cameras permitted into the venues. I've seen Tool live 10 times. From 1st ave to large festivals. The band flat out wow's us every time.

[@michaelfoley1928]

What I think will happen eventually is you will hear the entire catalog of tool from opiate to the new album. Then you will be able to pick out the songs from undertow where Maynard is starting to express his thoughts about his life. Using this medium he begins his journey to start his healing process if this is deliberate only he knows. I see undertow as his full attack on theology not wanting to open up about his mother yet. There are really no mentions of the relationship, then aenima has the beginning of him opening up about the relationship. We journey with him as he accepts the loss and moves onto healing. The songs get more complex and deep with years between albums this is Maynard therapy screaming into a microphone and growing.

[@leslieprieto4152]

Michael Foley I’m dying for an opiate review especially from a Christian standpoint BUT I agree just like people, music & bands evolve over time. I wish they would listen to things as a while & in order to see it all over time.

[@Divine_R]

I appreciate your conversations after listening to the music. You’ve earned a sub 👍

[@notoriusjmy]

That pro picc is 11/10, plus the reference of #BanishedWords . Scary!

[@sebastianstark6489]

Jeez this Sori got the main thing figured out just like that? It took me years. Amazing. And yeah your overall discussions are really good, I am sad I figured it all out already and have nno incentive to watch, but , good work

[@ryanyoung6422]

So gotta say as a huge tool fan I absolutely love these reaction videos. It's cool to see his music resonate with people as it has on me for so many years. I will say that as I've grown and matured so has my understanding for tool. What was once just an outlet for my anger now Carrie's depth and beauty witch has expanded further my love for Maynard and everything this dude does

[@Jess-gf4os]

He was sexually assaulted when he was 11 after his mother got sick. He's angry because he lost his light when she died she was his safety. He was frozen because not only she passed the but he's having all these other horrible things happening to him as well.

[@ChipSouls]

I love your reviews, they're so spot on.

[@codybogue7658]

Hey y’all, Vin, Sori.. so my opinion/perspective/how I relate to Tool, MJK and his story.. I love that band.. BUT y’all just freaking rocked with Y’alls way of thinking, it’s awesome as hell. Subscribed just listening to both of y’all. Love this

[@cheliosdraxler3561]

Reaction Eulogy Tool

[@VinAndSori]

Noted! -Sori🤘🏻

[@vexari01]

Yes !!! that's the first TOOL song I ever heard, and first Tool song I learned on guitar haha can't wait!

[@JustinGoldsmith]

Guys...EULOGY! PLEASE!

[@robertjohnson4016]

I think he went to live with his dad when he was 11 after his mom had her stroke . it sounds like he felt guilty leaving her , and telling his 11 year old self that thing worked out for the best and not to worry .

[@drdeviant8365]

@@VinAndSori devil horns??????? i hope you're sorry

[@user-jd2kv1mr7m]

The key ingredient of childhood is Ignorance. Ignorance, carries his ancient soul back to the light.

[@676bun]

Reading "perfect union of contrary things" biography of Maynard James Keenan. Never heard this song before, but it seems wild because I know what he's talking about having just read about him growing up in Michigan. Last night I just realized we go camping in the Manistee National Forests alot and that's right next to Maynard's home town.

[@stephenmorelli6741]

Dude tell vin Maynard could scream his ass off when he was younger . Seriously . He holds those screams like a beast

[@Gideonite]

His mother had a stroke and was paralyzed when he was 11, the song Jimmy is about him growing up while seeing her deal with her tribulations. she lived 10,000 days or about 27 years before her before passing. Maynard would of been 38 at the time. She did not like the subjects his music approached being a very devout Christian but from my understanding she attended a lot of their early concerts. She remained a steadfast Christian despite her church’s congregation judging her. They believed God was punishing her for some sin, that’s what he was referring to the “Collective Judas” aka hypocritical believers. Maynard didn’t keep to her beliefs growing up but respected them hence the religious imagery he uses. RIP Judith Marie Keenan We thank you for your sacrifice and for all you have done to bring up Maynard. For you have touched all of our lived even through we have never met you.

[@yomo1690]

Good vid dudes. You still need to do passive by a perfect circle to complete the judith marie quartet. Angry maynard! Awesomeness.

[@MarioRodriguez-qn3qe]

Agree!!!

[@ZealousPictures]

yo mo Absolutely, as well as Horizons by Puscifer.

[@sarajade5111]

This breakdown is the opitome of why I love you guys.

[@BricktowneMedia]

another SPOT ON review/reaction...You two are naturally Tool fans before you ever even heard them. You aren't afraid of the Deep End. Tool is not for the shallow-minded.

[@VinAndSori]

Def a deep song !

[@notoriusjmy]

The bog is deep, easy to get lost in

[@ramonalatorre8341]

Jimmy = James= as in James Manyard Keenan.11 is when is mom became paralyzed and left Ohio to live with his dad is in Michigan. There is a thread throughout the album, particularly on the songs Forty six and 2, and Jimmy and Third Eye. You guys are awesome I love how you guys break down the song and try to put the puzzle together. Spiral out keep going...

[@markmcdonnell]

Im with Vin on this. My take on this song and the lining up to Judith was that MJK was making multiple evolutionary steps emotionally, and so although he was ready to start dealing with these old emotions, he wasn't yet ready to do that (until pain allows). Great breakdown again.

[@garethprice6340]

Hectic led me here! Great channel guys, keep up the good work!

[@HecticReacts]

[@TonyBudenz]

You guys have totally sold me. So happy to be a subscriber. Keep up the great work!

[@VinAndSori]

My man...THANK YOU!

[@TonyBudenz]

Totally. Too much to type here but it's so refreshing to hear interpretations and opinions that actually build in giving people the grace to emote, make art, move people, etc. I, personally, am a religious person, but being involved in the arts, I have a ton of friends who are different religions, agnostic, or atheist. Regardless of it all, all points of view being with recognizing each other as imperfect humans and that we're brothers and sisters. So, to hear how you two approach breaking down music in an intelligent and open way without sacrificing your own views, is exactly the counterbalance KZbin needs. Looking forward to more videos!

[@VinAndSori]

Thank you !!

[@VinAndSori]

Awesome! Yes that’s what we’re about as well !

[@zzxx6013]

Great reaction, thanks for doing this one. I share vin's depiction of the lyrics.

[@VinAndSori]

Awesome !

[@biggary9602]

Other Tool songs that have decidedly religious themes are Opiate (on the album of the same name), Flood and Eulogy... and would make for some interesting reaction videos from Vin and Sori.

[@VinAndSori]

More will be coming for sure!! -Sori🤟🏻

[@MrCapzilla]

Right in two

[@VinAndSori]

We did it!!! -Sori

[@VinAndSori]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXvSgHmehMlkaJY

[@brandonhinrichs8657]

Eulogy is more about idol worship. He specifically calls out L. Ron Hubberd

[@cycling4ever]

Mr Keenan touches my heart with almost every song. No matter, in which band he was. No matter, which kind of music he did. This helped me through many troubles in my life. (But I think, I am not the only one ...) Thank you, Mr Keenan !!!

[@patricklee191]

The beauty is that it's disguised in an ancient alien interaction...

[@aberdeensingsword9992]

Judith was not what bore his first numbness fears and trauma. Maynard is a hero to many.

[@LtSephiroth]

Vin, Sori. I am LOVING your videos. I just watched Her Ghost in the Fog. You did an old school song some serious justice. I would love to see what you two think of Amorphis and their songs. I would recommend one of their newest songs called 'The Bee', or one of their older ones. Either 'Under the Red Cloud', 'Tree of Ages', or 'Sacrifice'. They are a Finnish melodic death metal/folk metal band, and are beyond talented. Thanks for the videos, can't wait to see what you do next!

[@VinAndSori]

Listed my friend! New songs are coming out everyday!!! -Sori✌🏻

[@LtSephiroth]

Keep rocking you two! Much love!

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

Tool live is the best way to experience them unfortunately Maynard hides in the damn dark the whole time now haha!

[@VinAndSori]

I wonder y? -Sori✌🏻

[@toolmanick]

He wants the concert goers to focus on the music, visuals and not the frontman.

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

toolmanick yeah but when he does perfect circle and puscifer he's front and center.

[@toolmanick]

Hating me is conforming true yes...but it's not Tool. Get what I'm saying. Different bands and different music.

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

toolmanick yeah I know :)

[@beardlessriker7507]

Always heard this song was about one of Tools Roadies/Tech and his fiance'. She wanted him home after being on the road for so long with the band. 1 and 1. Eleven will be together when they reunite.

[@plexus]

Yeah, MJK's birth name is James Herbert Keenan. He changed his name to Maynard James Keenan later in his life, after he left the military, probably around the time he went to LA and started making music. So yeah, I'm sure "Jimmy" was what he was known as when he was a child (11 years old), and surely what his mom called him.

[@VinAndSori]

Interesting! -Sori🤘🏻

[@platformstrange1794]

Eric Stodolnik he never changed his name, Maynard was and is only a stage name.

[@plexus]

Platform Strange ... Um... I guess you're just trying to say he never went to a court and changed his name legally, and that's a matter of record, and may be true. But by the smallest stretch of the imagination, he still changed his name to Maynard. Everyone calls him Maynard. His friends call him Maynard. The masses call him Maynard. Hell, even his band mates call him Maynard. No one calls him James, and no one knows him as James Herbert. Even most fans don't know Maynard is not his given name. His birth name is mere trivia now. So by all means, he changed his name to Maynard.

[@platformstrange1794]

Eric Stodolnik he will always introduce himself as James. But i see ya point. Unlike sir Elton John , who changed from Reginald Dwight by deed poll. Celebrities are weird, meatloaf has meatloaf on his credit card. But sir Michael Caine never changed his name and has always been (sir) Maurice micklewhite. Humans are odd things. "My name is Maurice micklewhite, not a lot of people know that "

[@philanaemic]

Michael Caine actually officially changed his name to his stage name back in 2016. Apparently because he was sick of the hassle he was getting over his name at airports.

[@jamescolley6983]

I saw Tool in 1996 and they performed this song and MJK nailed the vocals. He had a rap before they played this about breaking the cycles of abuse, which colored how I interpreted the lyrics. I believe he's said he was a victim of abuse as a child. Regardless, great job with the reaction!

[@toddmullins7300]

THE most underrated Tool song. Nice breakdown.

[@johnjohnnyoorosco3588]

Another great vid, love your reactions, your insight, love it all. Vin I award you '11' points, lol... You guys are great, thank you! 💙🙏🌀

[@kylejohnson4470]

You guys are absolutely awesome. Keep up the good work!!!

[@lumberbrain]

I've had this record for 20 years and had no idea that's what this song is about. I've always wondered what the meaning of this song was, so sad and powerful. Thanks guys!

[@takenoprisoners6604]

Tool is probably my favorite band. I also really like MJK other bands, APC and Puscifer. It's cool that you go deep into the lyrics and the meaning behind the songs. But personally I don't like doing this. I'm more into the musicianship of Tool. If your going to do a half and hour discussing the song it would be nice to mention the actual music too. Because Tool is a complete package. They have some of the best players in the game, including one of the best drummers ever.

[@ingobordewick6480]

You can really feel the anger coming up in him, that he cries out in Judith.

[@Hopsnbarley]

I love your breakdowns :) Especially on TooL , they have such great lyrics :)

[@VinAndSori]

Thanks! -Sori✌🏻

[@Hopsnbarley]

Of course :)

[@mychaleg]

Every video I've seen is them arguing. Love is strong

[@wojecire]

The point you made at 23:30 about whats worse, the shooter, the person videoing or the person watching the video, reminded me a lot of the song Vicarious from Tool. Its all about that and recognizing the part inside yourself that wants to see horrible things.

[@VinAndSori]

That one will be a great breakdown I’m sure!!! -Sori🤟🏻

[@wojecire]

Absolutely! I love what you guys do, so many channels just half listen to the music and headbang it out but don't really dig into what the song is saying. Love you two!

[@VinAndSori]

Love you right back!!! Appreciate that!

[@ax5927]

Are you guys following some of the hype surrounding their new album?, it's so cool because even though you guys are relatively new to the party we can all get excited for new tool together