I've always said their message could be summed up in one word. Or maybe I should say a variety of the same word: change, growth, improvement, progress, evolution, maturation, etc.
It's a quite the philosophy to live by. After all, if your not moving forward than you might as well be moving backwards.
Balance polarities and embrace change.
They play with the balance between rational and romantic thinking often. Swinging on the spiral of our divinity AND still be a human. It is only with “feet upon the ground” that one can experience the mysteries of the universe without falling into delusions of grandeur like the narrator in Rosetta Stoned.
Conversely - “repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven conscious of it’s fleeting time here”. Too much focus on the material causes divisions amongst humanity, and much of the division we experience is illusory on some level.
I’d argue Lateralus and Fear Innocculum are mostly that mix of those psychedelic and esoteric type thought. The others have some of that along with more direct and “down to earth” observations about life.
I love this. I've always said their message could be summarized in one word: change. I like this idea of constant change better though. Mostly because it's never ending. It has to be an ongoing process. That's the only way to be the best version of yourself. Anything less is just letting yourself down.
During an interview MJK agreed that this was the overall message of Tool when the interviewer had said it. It was many years ago. I can't imagine he sees it any differently. I won't be able to find the interview, but it's out there.
You're just a human being with problems. Work those out and you'll be, hopefully, a little happier, wiser, and content with your life and don't forget to be kind.
they don’t have one. if you need a message or a theme, you’re part of the problem. 🤣
they’re inconsistent explorers. they change their minds. “Maybe logic” to quote RAW. possibilitarians. but also none of these things and GFY. FUTANTS!
it’s just music and they’re a band. appreciate art in its manifold forms. this is the new criticism still at large. “let’s sum things up and put them in neat little boxes with a bow on top!”
A message of hope for those who choose to hear it And a warning for those who do not
Me? The chosen one? They chose me!
and I didn’t graduate from fuckin’ high school!
GOD DAMN; SHIT THE BED
I FORGOT MY PEN
Typical
Happy Cake Day, and fuck you, buddy.
What a perfect response
Put your fucking phone away dickhead… seriously
I laughed outloud when I read this. Truly a phenomenal moment
If you don’t have a vagina, one will be installed for you
And we will come down there and kick you in it
We’ll shit in your mouth
Do you like the taste of poop?
Change, become a better version of yourself, step into the shadow.
I've always said their message could be summed up in one word. Or maybe I should say a variety of the same word: change, growth, improvement, progress, evolution, maturation, etc. It's a quite the philosophy to live by. After all, if your not moving forward than you might as well be moving backwards.
It also occured to me that there are some negative versions of change as well: destruction. Perhaps symbolized well in the song Aenema.
Don’t just call me a pessimist
try and read between the lines
Balance polarities and embrace change. They play with the balance between rational and romantic thinking often. Swinging on the spiral of our divinity AND still be a human. It is only with “feet upon the ground” that one can experience the mysteries of the universe without falling into delusions of grandeur like the narrator in Rosetta Stoned. Conversely - “repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven conscious of it’s fleeting time here”. Too much focus on the material causes divisions amongst humanity, and much of the division we experience is illusory on some level. I’d argue Lateralus and Fear Innocculum are mostly that mix of those psychedelic and esoteric type thought. The others have some of that along with more direct and “down to earth” observations about life.
embrace constant change
I love this. I've always said their message could be summarized in one word: change. I like this idea of constant change better though. Mostly because it's never ending. It has to be an ongoing process. That's the only way to be the best version of yourself. Anything less is just letting yourself down.
Think for yourself, question authority
+ don't take yourself or anything too seriously
This needs to be way higher….
During an interview MJK agreed that this was the overall message of Tool when the interviewer had said it. It was many years ago. I can't imagine he sees it any differently. I won't be able to find the interview, but it's out there.
yep. i remember reading the same thing a while back... that's actually the point of "Eier von Satan." lol
Love this
This was my immediate thought, as well
Beat me to it!
We are choosing to be here, right now, hold on
stay inside this holy experience
Spiral out, keep going...
The only answer.
Focus on your growth.. anally.
Release in sodomy!
It's four degrees warmer
Elbow deep inside the borderline...
Lmao
Get your shit together, not everything is about you and your ego.
The carrots will one day have their revenge 🥕
Send more money
Fuuuucckkk you buddy!
... Learn to swim..?
Appreciate the time you are giving in this body to truly experience the physical universe in real time with no fear or regret.
Growth. Tool helped me realize what my goal of life is, :).
What is it?
Don't buy shit like $800 plastic fetus skulls, but sell them to people who do.
"Glide a mile, 6 inches at a time, on Maynard's dick."
I could feel Maynard boning me on my first LSD trip
I’m sorry but, what the fuck are you talking about? You can’t just casually say that and leave that hanging there with no further context.
That was me, and again my name is Mike.
This may hurt a little but it’s something you’ll get used to
"rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreal fuckin high on drugs"
Celebrate this chance to be alive and breathing
God damn, shit the bed.
Dick jokes worded in a way that they sound like biblical messages to idiot fans.
Maynard's dick is biblically accurate though
Sound the dread alarm
do dmt
Find beauty in the dissonance
i love this one.
Chuggity chug chug, chuggity chug chug chug.
Be aware of yourself and the world around you
I sold my soul to make a record and then you bought one.
Think for yourself, question authority
Be more aware, but also take time to be silly.
Buy my new record
Think for yourself
Question authority
Push the envelope watch it bend
You're just a human being with problems. Work those out and you'll be, hopefully, a little happier, wiser, and content with your life and don't forget to be kind.
Reconcile the masculine and feminine
Live your own journey cause it’s all you’ve got
Everything comes from within.
Love is the answer
Fuck you buddy.
Fuck you buddy
Get that Bob Marley wannabe outta here.
butt stuff
We are eternal all this pain is an illusion
We are connected to the universe.
Buy my new record
To have the stinkiest fist
*shoulder
I think they're trying to contact you about your extended car warranty
Well played sir
Drop D is life, life is drop D.
"Huh huh, he said 'Tool.'"
Eat some acid. And send us more money
Fuck you buddy
Send more money.
Fuck you, pay me.
Listen to your mother. Your father is right. Stay in school.
Oh, a deep cut :-)
Your going to die of cancer soon.
“So we took the Jungian concept of Anima and mashed it together with Enema, because you can shove your self importance up your ass.”
Fuck you buddy!
Think for yourself, question authority.
put your fucking phone away dickhead, seriously.
Fuck you, wake up.
Self realization and self progression every day every situation.
People are assholes, but you don't have to be
Spiral tf out and keep going! 🌀
You can point that fuckin' finger up your ass
Think for yourselves...
Tadu dadur te tuledie dum, te deh da deh da turdlie dee
Buy my new record
Fuck you, buddy!!
Expand your understanding
Live in the present
Spiral out
Empowering humans through music.
spiral out, keep going.
Think for yourself; question authority
Let's go digging
I feel like I could sum it up with one word: Live.
Stop being a dipshit.
Fuuuuuck you buddy
Self indulgence
Fuck you buddy
Don’t take yourself too seriously
Do better.
shit the bed
Put your goddamn phone away
*screams for thirty seconds*
Give us your money
The message is- there is no message.
Spiral out.
I, met a boy, wearing Van 501s
Butt stuff, aliens, and mushrooms.
Shit the bed again, typical.
We're more talented than you ....deal with it
Lachrymology
Maynard Dick, hooker with penis.
One of three Americans is dying out of cancer*.*
Learn to swim.
We are over rated as fuck and have enjoyed taking your money for years now.
You are unique, just like everyone else.
Movement
Learn to swim.
Buy merch so Maynard can afford waffles.
Use this music as a tool toward progress and evolution. It’s always what I’ve thought of their message and name.
Either get fucked or do the fucking
Be better in spite of your circumstances.
Don’t shit the bed.
Give us your money, insufferable retards.
Butt stuff, drugs, and emotions are all cool.
Wait, you believe what we're saying?
Send more money
I like juice
Hermeticism
Repugnant is the creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven conscious of our fleeting time here.
Fuck you, buddy!
I did some drugs once, bruh.
Fuck you buddy
Go fuck yourself.
We are Eternal all this pain is an illusion.
LEARN TO SWIM!!!!
Contemplate. Evolve.
they don’t have one. if you need a message or a theme, you’re part of the problem. 🤣 they’re inconsistent explorers. they change their minds. “Maybe logic” to quote RAW. possibilitarians. but also none of these things and GFY. FUTANTS! it’s just music and they’re a band. appreciate art in its manifold forms. this is the new criticism still at large. “let’s sum things up and put them in neat little boxes with a bow on top!”
I sold my soul to make a record, dipshit, then you bought one.
Fuck you buddy
Why so serious?
We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion.
Human condition
We are serious artists for our pleasure.
Watch the weather change
Think for yourself, question authority.
Spiral out, KEEP GOING.
Joni Mitchell rocks
Fucking THINK, dammit
Grow up
it sounds like they would like everyone to be safe while enjoying water activities
Reflect, question yourself and others, and loosen up - we’re all going to die anyway.
Put down your phone and open your third eye
Think for yourself.
Learn to swim.
Transcendence
Penis
Butt Stuff.
Think for yourself
Put your fucking phone away dickhead
"Our music is hip and cool but our fans suck"
A drug to stimulate thinking for yourself and expanding knowledge
"Confront your ignorance, step in to who you really are, and don't take things too seriously." That's the overall message I needed to hear.
Be weird and take advantage of your time
Arrogant, galaxy-brained assholes who hate their fans
“Think for yourself….and fuck you, buddy.”
Take living life seriously and have a fucking sense of humor.
Shut up and buy my new record.
Spiral out, keep going.
Try counting THIS!
Shut up and BUY BUY BUY my new merch