In the literal/physical sense of the word, an “opiate”, as you likely already know, is a drug and more specifically one that is commonly utilized in the name of pain relief (i.e. dulling the...
Tool’s “Prison Sex” is one of those songs in which a legendary rock band, as they tend to do from time-to-time, confronts a disturbing yet real-life issue dead on. And in this case it would...
There have been different theories concerning the actual premise of Tool’s “Schism”. Some say it is based on divisions in the church. Others speculate that it is founded in tension Tool were experiencing. This tension was...
Culling, particularly in terms of how it is used in the title of this Tool song (“Culling Voices”), is the process of weeding out and eliminating unfavorable elements from a particular setting. And in this...
“7empest” is a song in which Tool is apparently addressing politicians and those of a similar ilk, as in leaders and masters of public opinion. And the sentiments they are relaying towards them are not favorable. Instead, the band is...
Tool’s “Invincible” tells the tale of an aging warrior who refuses to retire from the “fray” or “battle”. And the title is based on the idea that, despite being well pass his prime, he sees no need to call it quits....
To begin with, an “inoculum” is basically a synonym for a vaccination. So on a metaphorical level, the title (Fear Inoculum) and content of this track is based on the concept of an individual, specifically...
Tool’s “Die Eier Von Satan” is a song which for the most part is a parody of a mass-political gathering. That is to say from a lyrical perspective it is comedic in its approach....
Knowing the premise Tool’s “Sober” is based on will make understanding the heavy-handed metaphors used throughout a simpler task. The song is about a friend of the band who, simply put, was a substance addict. Or...
First off let’s start with this song’s unusual title (Faaip de Oiad). It is actually written in a language called Enochian, which according to its 16th century founders is said to be angelic in origin. And what the...
