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Yep, i always cry too. The delicacy, the inspiration and the profound strenght he found to honour and say goodbye to his mother in this two songs overwhelms me every time
The beginning of the song always makes me visualize a heartbeat slowly winding to a stop. And when the fuller more dynamic sound starts swirling around the headphones just after... it makes me visualize a new journey that her spirit is embarking upon after life.
I've heard these songs hundreds, if not thousands of times, and I can never make it through them without tearing up. I always enjoy your reactions and analysis. It would be nice to see you both on camera sometime, you both seem like wonderful people.
My mother passed away earlier this year after having been paralyzed and mute for the last 18 years from a stroke. We read the standing at the gate "give me my wings" lyrics at the service. Most people probably had no idea what it was from bcs she was 72 but I can't hardly make it through that part. 🙏
We lost a lot of moms this year, mine included, and I too used this song as part of her eulogy. I had the pastor read it, 'cause I knew I'd never make it through. And now it's our first Xmas without her. All our sympathies.
Lost Keys Blame Hoffman & Rosetta Stoned is dear to me. I knew a fella that spent some time in an institution for their encounters w/ UFOS. Ruined a lot of their life after. But they are holding on. Still claims to see plenty of them still. Says the more they were silenced the more sightings they had. Weird. “such a hefty burden to have to be the one” - Great line.
There were people at his Mom's church who were total hypocrites. They would gossip about her illness and would say that somehow she, herself brought it on because of something she might have done or not having enough faith. They would talk about her behind her back. The lyrics, "Ignorant fibbers in the congregation spewing sympathy.....Spare me!" You can feel his love and pain so deeply with both of these songs.
This was the issue with my wife's illness. I hated the church she gravitated toward. Full of hypocrisy. Insisted prayer would save her and abandoned her when she opted for science. She made it 8 more years thank goodness.When she passed from brain cancer we had her service at my mother-in-laws church and not one of those people showed up. Every time I listen to this I tear up thinking about her.
This is such a personal journey of a song, the emotion is palpable. It's like the most beautifully woven mix of lyrics and music that express grief, pride, love and gratitude all together so well. So great. Hope you feel better soon.
Fetch me the spirit, the son and the father. Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended. It’s time now, my time now, give me my, give me my wings..... there has never been a better commentary on the error of human ego!
Wings is the final moments of her life. The drum banging at the end is her death. The guiltar into is her ascent above to receive her wings. Thats how I always hear this song.
I think the evidence for just how powerful these songs are is shown in how many different reactions I have seen of them where the listeners are obviously emotionally moved, many to tears.
Initum the line "Daylight dims leaving cold florescent. Difficult to see you in this light," makes me think how Maynard is seeing his mom by her bedside in her hospital room. ✌
You could hear a pin drop in the arena when they played this. I have never experienced such gut emotion from artists and just total respect from the audience back to the artists...simply no words to describe.
Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for NOT pausing this specific song like so many others do. I'm a 49 year old professional...and EVERY SINGLE TIME I hear this I tear up... IMO, this is one of the greatest musical pieces ever written. The music and lyrics are absolutely intertwined, the dynamics, the progression of the song as he deals with the funeral and his anger, but at the end how he lets her go...
i think one of the biggest takeaways i have learned from this is song is how much it speaks to Tool's confidence in their musical abilities to dedicate 17.5 minutes of time for a song (on a CD which allows at most 80 minutes) that is essentially for Maynard and really the band as a whole. I'm not sure how much of a relationship any of the other members had with Maynards mother but you can tell they definitely each put their heart and souls into their instrumentals to convey the dark and mourning atmosphere they were trying to create and it gives me chills every time so it wouldnt surprise me if when she passed, they felt as though they lost someone as well which allowed them as a band to create such a beautiful masterpiece dedicated to her
A few year's ago, i was sat learning this choon,when i recieved a call that my Grandmother of 106 had just past...and yesterday marked the 12 month's of my best freind's passing...so hearing this, i'm finding it hard to keep my shit together.. God bless you all.. merry christmas.
My mom passed after a struggle with a rare disease (scleroderma), albeit not a 10000 day struggle thank God. But whenever I 'listen' to this song (not just passively hearing it) it breaks me down. It was very cathartic for me and I thank God for Maynard's lyrical genius. jimmy gets me too...
This song is very personal, but Maynard has always healed through his art. I'm grateful that he has the courage to put his pain on display for all to see...and experience.
Thank you for another genuine and sincere reaction video, although the circumstances were not ideal. I do hope that your health improves leaps and bounds during the week ahead. This is such a beautiful tribute to a life loved and a life forever altered due to the loss of a loved one. When my older sister suddenly passed away in 2008 this song immediately came to mind and was played at her memorial service, along with entire soundtrack for the occasion that was a compilation of songs provided by my sister's many grieving family members and friends.
Such a beautiful piece, and both are part of the greater work that he dedicated to his mother. May she rest in peace. To think that he left himself so vulnerable with this song that he has begun to express regret because he doesn't want the performances to suffer, I believe he deserves reassurance for sharing his vulnerability with us. Thank you for sharing your reaction.
I've literally heard this song over 1,000 times and it still gets me EVERY. DAMN. TIME. Personally the most beautiful song I've heard. Tool is one of the greatest bands ever, and Maynard is the greatest musician ever with the constant masterpieces he makes with APC and Puscifer.
The first part I believe is as she is dying the second part is the funeral service. If you follow the journey from Jimmy thru Judith then this you realize the feeling of abandonment then anger and now acceptance. Not only her illness but accepting her faith and ambracing it.
No song has ever brought me to tears like this one. The power and emotion he put into these lyrics forces EVERYONE listening to feel what he feels, even if the listener hasn't lost their mother.
When my own mother passed this song helped along my grieving journey. The power of these 2 songs is undeniable for anyone, but especially those grieving for their mother's passing. It's ok to cry, I saw you fighting back the tears. It's the most natural reaction for this song. Thank you for the reaction and hope you feel better soon. ❤
Another wonderful reaction. To me, this one one of the most beautifully written and composed songs ever. Thank you so much for the reaction video. I hope you feel better. Happy holidays 😊❤
I have been so looking forward to your reaction to these songs. I knew this was going to be an emotional experience for you & couldn’t wait to get your perspective. Thank you & get well soon!
I know with Fear Inoculum Maynard added his lyrics to the music after it was done, but I've always wondered what the writing process was for this song?
Very emotional song. I knew you would love it. This kind of makes me think differently about the loss of my parents. It helps, in a way. Can't really explain, but it's soothing to me. Thank you, and keep up the good work! Get well
I’ve often walked out into traffic listening to these tracks. This album, like all TOOL albums should come with a WARNING ⚠️ LABEL. As others commented ... never a dry eye 👁 with these two tunes. Watching people react to TOOL is my new fav pastime. I often feel TOOL is a personal experience ... so seeing what the music does to others is reassuring how potent the music is... and that I’m not just a crazy fella. 😎🍿
This song allows us to follow Maynard thru his grief and conning to terms with his spiritual beliefs. A wonderful and rare gift. I hope it moves you like it has so very many people. Thank you Maynard!
Marie was his mother's name..she had a stroke very early after Maynard graced us with his presence..She died young...also Maynard was a U.S MARINE!! he truly is something else Not of this planet!!! Or Danny...or Adam...or Justin..! Freaks...brilliant geniusous!!!! 4 weapons!!!!!
I always think about a best of of this band. Then I´m thinking about the first three albums because they were the big ones, it wasn´t the same with 10.000 days. But then I hear these songs, and Intension, and Right in Two, and Fear Inoculum, and Culling Voices , and Pneuma, and... yeah, it´s so unnessesary to do a best of of this band.
What you also have to understand is that Maynard was historically pretty atheist. He has another song under A Perfect Circle called Judith that is literally him hating on her belief of any god who would choose to handicap her. This is actually probably the most straightforward songs TOOL has ever produced when it comes to metaphors. It's him looking at his dead mom and trying to figure out what to say to people who he feels aren't as faithful (himself included).
Bugs me to now end to see people make a lyric video and get the lyrics wrong. "Feigning all the trials and the tribulations, none of us have actually been there."
I hate that people use this lyrical video. It is BURDEN OF PROOF TOSSED UPON THE BELIEVERS... not "non-believers." This was clearly posted by some Jesus freak who wants to believe Maynard is somehow saying the burden of proof is on the non-believer. Ridiculous. Maynard is saying: despite being set in my ways and my arrogance of a non-believer, where the burden of proof is tossed on the person who believes in this garbage, you, Mom, were my burden of proof with your unconditional faith.
If this is a first time reaction to the song..., tell me ... How were they supposed to know that the lyrics weren't 100% correct? Chill out. We all still very much enjoyed the reaction.
