The music itself is like pure, sublimed emotions, not to mention profound lyrics that can definitely touch everyone. Tool could not use any words in that song, yet it would still express more than any other casual one. This is the song that got me in to them, and it will always be my personal favorite. Truly a masterpiece, and one of Tool's greatest songs of all time. I could listen to this for days and it still won't get old. Probably one of the greatest songs in the history of music. I still listen to this song even though I've long since retired most of my old metal albums. The slower rift makes the whole song more dramatic, and haunting. I find my self in awe how great this song actually is.Ĭommunication is such a central theme to anything, one could apply this song to just about any trouble your having. It's heavy handed musical qualities mixed with the inspirational lyrics and deeper meaning allow me to listen to this song no matter what mood I am in. I could listen to this song for days on end. I have listened to this song many, many (and did I mention many? ) times, and I never tire of hearing it.īeautiful vocals, wonderful lyrics, good beat, and some great guitar work to wrap it all up? Can you say, "please, sir, may I have another? " : The first song by tool I had ever heard, and it got me hook, line, and sinker right away. They are absolutely brilliant musicians and song writers. Most of their songs actually build and evolve so that they have a new riff by the end than they do in the beginning. They very rarely do the generic verse, chorus, verse, chorus, guitar solo, chorus formula. Lateralus is probably the best example of how original Tool's style is compared to the rest of the rock bands in the world.
I always think that Tool sounds like what Led Zeppelin would be playing if they were still a band. Kind of like how Pulp Fiction seems to get better each time you watch it. It is an Epic song that will never get old and will only get better each to you listen to it. I often try to describe to the song to non Tool fans as being similar to Stairway to Heaven. I just assumed it would be #1 with loyal Tool fans.
I only have a couple albums, but listen to the religously, and wanted to see what others thought of their other albuns. I just found this site as I was searching for great Tool songs. Easily one of the greatest songs of the 21st century, and undoubtedly the best Tool song.
As stated previously in the comment section, this song really is similar to a modern day Stairway to Heaven, in both lyrics and structure. The irony within Lateralus, however, lies in the words themselves, urging the listener to "not get caught up in the small details of life, to embrace the random". The song is so well structured, so intricate with every detail of the song, from the lyrical structures, to the time signatures, to the instrumentation, everything. They calm me and make me realize that things aren't as bad as they seem. If I'm feeling down or depressed, I'll throw on Parabol/Parabola, Lateralus, and The Patient. I get goosebumps every time I hear it STILL. I especially love when the bass hits at like 4:48, then the ending of the song (around 7:17 or so, depending) is just UNREAL. There are so many "parts" to the song that can be broken down and analyzed by themselves. In my opinion, it's the best single song of all time. It's not one of the first Tool songs I heard, but it is their absolute best. I first listened to this song while doing a little run on the treadmill (it is an AMAZING song to run to) and instantly fell in love.
I got into Tool really late, but once I heard this song, that's all she wrote. I can't even put into words how amazing this song is.
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