*DEPTH* 🎵 TOOL SOBER REACTION
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- Thanks for checking out our Tool reaction. Sober has a very interesting music video, but what does it mean!?
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You guys have the most watchable/bingeable reaction channel for three key reasons:
1- you're both likeable and relatable, and you ain't fake.
2- you get straight to the music without boring people to death with long intros.
3- you keep your commentary brief and on point.
This is a brilliant strategy, so please don't ever try to fix what ain't broken.
The original, uncensored lyric is, "Jesus, won't you fucking whistle/Something but the past and done". The song is about the relationship between the addiction and the addict, whatever it may be.
I think it is actually "Jesus, won't you fucking whistle something more to pass the time" but I could be wrong.
I always thought it was "Jesus blows his fucking whistle."
@@matthensle9391 Nope. To appease mainstream censors, they made the video lyrics, "Jesus, won't you try to whistle". Maynard did a similar thing at the Reading Festival performance, but there he just repeated the Mother Mary line in it's place.
@@tristramcoffin926 that seems legit. 😀
@@jamesparker8808 ahhh ok. So it eas changed from "Jesus blows his fucking whistle?"
I dont know my memory could be off but I swear I read those lyrics. It was probably at least 10 years ago so Im not sure.
This is the song that brought Tool from the underground to mainstream. The first Tool hit that got Radio play!
Yep. First Video too if I remember correctly. Cool video
@@neilp8964 not their first video. One was made for "Hush".
Since it was in the days of the early internet it was interesting having arguments over if Maynard said SUN or SON on BBSes. It's SON of course, but back then no lyrics in the CD or online. And complex and metamorphic lyrics using strange ideas, at the time, were hard to decipher. Great song.
That's pretty cool. Where I'm from they did not play tool on the radio back then. You either had it or you didn't. Thinking back there was only one place you ever heard tool if it wasn't your own and that was at a strip club and only song you'd ever hear was prison sex.
Well.....that's just a SMIDGE fucked considering what the song is about lol O.o
Another interesting reaction. The battle whithin of the addictive mind.
Tool's music has helped me get clean and sober. I know it has for others too. 29 months of sobriety and counting.
Still waiting for y'all to do Right in Two.
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Good for you man. Keep up the good fight.
Awesome dude!👍 you have my support 👍
@@electricsex2738 Thanks for the kind words of support.
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@@franciscoramirez4179 Thanks you for the support and shout out. I appreciate it.
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Congratulations
"Jesus, won't you fucking whistle" is Maynard asking Jesus for a timeout.
Haha never thought of it like that but it makes sense. Hey yo Jesus can a get a quick 30.
The guitar squelch at 5:12 is one of my very very very favorite moments in TOOL. The way Adam makes the literal sound feel likes its ripping apart against its fortitude. Fucking gnarly
Agree. I always run it back a few times on tha part. Love it.
Yeah. I don’t really listen to that much Tool, but know some of there popular songs like this one and that guitar screech is so cool.
My son introduced me to Tool with this song.
"Ma, you gotta hear this!!" 😁
Maynard is a genius, been a fan ever since. 👍🏽❤
This song is full of misheard lyrics for anyone not reading along. "Why can't we NOT be sober?" makes it more along the lines of someone who knows they are addicted, but kinda wants to stay that way.
Eek.. as long as we know he was talking shit about a friend with a habit. Someone didn't get that message, apparently...
@@seantimmons5900 absolute facts man
I’ve actually had someone ask me that 😱
@@seantimmons5900 Maynard owns a wine vineyard and struggled with alcohol addiction and drugs his whole life. The song is about how unfair it is that we have physical ramifications of drinking like liver and kidney and heart disease. Alcoholism is the devil. Everything that’s bad for us feels so good.
To me the song is about the drug or alcohol talking to the addict telling them just how much of a deceiver they are that’s just my opinion
You really need to check out the live version of this at Reading Festival in 1993. Never seen anything like it.
The Grudge is also awesome. They are very deep with meaning. Takes many times to listen for it.
How I’ve had it explained to me by someone that knows the band said that the music was designed to make you feel uncomfortable. Mixed time signatures and such. It also changes prospective from the addicts prospective to the substance and back. The verse where it says “I will only complicate you, etc” is from the addictions prospective. I quit trying to figure out Tool songs as I’m just not insightful enough to get the meanings.. That’s why I like all these reaction videos as all the Tool Army experts come out to share.
It's 'why can't we NOT be sober'.
Please react to the live version from 1993 in Reading Festival. I think Maynard's performance of this will surprise & amaze you.
The video won't need to be filtered.
THIS
Yes
YES!!!!
Probably my favorite Tool song, definitely the one that got me hooked.
What you did there...I see it. ha
You should still do the live version everyone reacts to. Then you could see Maynard’s stage presence, Adam just standing there making incredible sounds while Danny goes nuts on the drums. It’s old, and the bass player is different now, but whatever. It’s really good!
That video is old as shit with bad audio quality. It is not how they perform now and is irrelevant to anything more than seeing Maynard act weird and intense. I have been a tool fan since the mid 90’s and love this song as much as the rest of Tool’s playlist but people stop making them react to the worst live version of that song.
@@yeahright1972 I hear what you're saying and agree partly. However, that other video that way less people react to has equally horrendous sound but it's a watch I would recommend. Not everyone got to see these guys in a bar from ten feet away.
No, only one song is acceptable to do live. Free bird by skynard
@@yeahright1972 there was a remastered version of the Reading Live video, definitely ups the quality of audio and the footage is less grainy
@@yeahright1972 not the greatest audio quality, but the most felt, as well as the best physical performance from Maynard. Point blank, and if you think there are so many better videos of them, why don't you post one in the comments? TOOL hates being recorded on phones, and that's one of the reasons Maynard stays in the back. That, as well as giving the rest of the band the limelight. Maynard hates the thought of being in the spotlight, OR regarded as some generic vocalist who is over listed and overranked, when he in fact deserves to be. I respect him for that, and if I was at a TOOL show, I'd be damned if I had any phone in my hand, if I even had one on me period.
Been a Tool fan since I first saw this video on The Headbangers Ball in 1993, what a ride it's been so far! Love these early claymation vids so much!
Those were the days!!!!!
You got the safe for tv version of the song. Lyrics were edited for MTV to remove the swearing. The Jesus whistle line is actually "Jesus, won't you f**king whistle"
Yeah hope they see your comment.
Why the fuck did Tool uploaded a censor version though? SMFH
@@Qliphirot because this was a music video from the 90s original and T.V. won't let you say certain words. Lol
@@rusbell2981 but the original video is not censored. Tool came on youtube and took down their videos from other channels and uploaded 'em censored, that is ridiculous
@@Qliphirot assuming what you said is relatively accurate, it surely was persons at the label doing this and not members of the band..?
In this episode of Brad & Lex, on the first day of 2022, Tool takes the two couch sitters on an ominous journey of emotions as the savage guitar riffs and pleading harmonies hit their heads driving Lex soberly into her "vibe bop" while Brad feels safe in the backseat initiating a slow "side to side sway".
Is it weird that I read this in Jeff Irwin's voice? LOL!
@@nutrybe Not at all 😁
you need to react to the live version " Tool Sober Live at Reading Festival 1993 Remastered." I guarantee you've never seen a live performance like this
Definitely check out "The Grudge". Deep wisdom in the lyrics and they're more straightforward than most Tool Lyrics. Musically it's very chaotic but still great.
Yep. You two need to see it live !! Generational performance.
One of my all time favorite bands. This band is so cerebral that I can literally feel my synapses firing when listening to Tool
first of all... one of the best videos of all time... but also the into.. DAMN... and Lex immediately gets it...lol, I do love that you guys get into the lyrics... many reaction vids skip that aspect (not entirely) but you guys delve, thanks, music connects us all and these reaction vids make us all feel community with people we never met but seem to know if that makes sense....
"JESUS WON'T YOU FUCKIN' WHISTLE"
Yup. But they are watching the official video which censored it
@@Gunderson105 The fact that any video is censored on YT today is mind boggling.
Its not the original version.
In the original he sings “Jesus, won't you fucking whistle”
I have always thought he sings "Jesus wants his fucking whistle".
@@robertocollette2039 I actually thought that as well until I looked up the lyrics
@@robertocollette2039 I can’t picture Jesus with a whistle lol let alone craving a whistle.
I never heard this band before. Back in 93 94 when Columbia house had the get 10 free CDs or cassettes gimmick going on this was one of the choices I made to make my limit. Took a chance and glad I did. Still got the CD today.
Adam Jones designs most of Tool’s videos. He’s very visually artistic and used to work on special effects at a film studio. Sober is relatively straightforward for a Tool song. The battle within the mind of a substance abuser.
One of my most favorite songs.
The claymation video was great as well for this song.
Mine too!!was the first Tool song I ever heard,been hooked ever since!!talk about being addicted!! Tool's music and entire vibe is addictive!considering the lyrics,their music is like a drug for me...seen them 3 times live,they've NEVER disappointed,they ALWAYS bring the rock!!and between Maynards mind,and Danny's drumming I can't get enough of them!!
Ahhh the song and exact video that got me started on my TOOL life path. Aren’t they just absolutely AMAZING !!!!
Me too!
"Why can't we NOT be sober?" Maynard is a spiritual guy who maybe has had a taste of the Ultimate on his psychedelic trips.Maybe the line is about wishing we could always be in that state.
Its the best show. Saw them in Vegas 07 at hard rock and during their 20min break we all cheered for them the whole break and they just sat there and ate it up they were going to leave and they turned around and sat on Dannys drum rise it was the best.
Love Lex's take on music as always 😊😊 the guitar does sound 'icky' lol makes me make that face too.
I love Tool's grungy thick guitar tones. So stank face lol
Lex just nail the essence of tripping, though I haven't done it in decades. Much love to you guys.
The live version of this song is a must!!!
Yes definitely.
Yes, D’Ann. You are absolutely correct. I prefer lyric videos or live performances. But Maynard’s stage presence on this track is haunting…
Yes it is, that's what makes it a must watch, he is channeling whatever he experienced!! True Art!
I’m 100% in favor of live versions… if the audio production quality is good enough. The live version of this song sucks huge donkey balls. Don’t get me wrong, it would have been awesome to be there in person, but it’s the worst version to tell someone to listen to for their first time.
I love you two.. GOD bless you and your little family
WOO HOOO TOOL for the new year!!!! Yall Rock!!! Oh and this is the walmart version that took out the curse words and also sounds like they added some reverb to the chorus...
This is about an old artist friend of theirs, trying to justify their addiction given he need it for his art, and rationalising its use as well as his realization of the path of self destruction he carries, a contradicting duality breaking one person apart
The first song I ever head by Tool, and still one of my favourites, so fierce.
Also, these guys have some of the greatest and most bizarre music vids ever, Maynard James Keenan is a musical genius.
One of my fav Tool songs!
You're listening to the edited version. Possibly the one time I would suggest a lyric (unedited) version
Kinda wished you'd reacted to the live version. Maynard's visual performance is great
I am so fascinated watching you both.
Your curiosity is intriguing and compelling,
and I hope you keep going.
Puscifer is next for you to consider.
I remember my dad showing me tool for the first time I was blown away been a fan ever since!!!!🤯🤘🤘
I'm so confused by this comment. How old were you when Tool first started and how old was your dad? Their first record was 1993. Weren't you in high school like the rest of us?
Based, dad must be my age in the 40's
@@John_Locke_108 I was young tool was always playing around the house I would say the first time I heard tool and actually listening to the music was about 7-8 I'm 22 now my dad is 45.
@@MW-cx3sb yeah my dad is 45 I'm 22
@@coryH420 My mind is blown. I'm the same age as your dad but my oldest is 6 years old.
She nailed the description of the guitar. Becomming sober "drying out" is a trip and looking at your body in confusion.
I miss a lot of reactions from time to time. Y'all are chill af, though. I'd have a drink with y'all. Love. 💚
First song I heard waaaay back in the day. Still one of the greatest videos evah
Lex rockin that journey t-shirt 👍👍 looks good on you
Hope you saw the live version.. one of the BEST performances EVER by a rock musician
That bassline is so nice.
DUN DUN, ch-ch, DUN DUN, ch ch ch
Tool fans love reactions. I don’t know anybody that loves Tool. I assume most others feel the same. So we love watching other’s enjoy their masterpieces
Best closing lyrics to any song I've heard. Human nature.
I got this CD from Columbia music for .99 cents I think. I was on Tool very early back when MTV was awesome. So glad to see you reacting to Tool. I haven't seen you react before. Ill have to look it up. Dont forget about A Perfect Circle and Pusifer for loads more of Maynard!
I saw them on this tour before they really busted out. It was in a relatively small venue in Denver and it was AMAZING! Serious mosh pit and my first (and last) crowd surfing experience! Never got a real good look at Maynard though. Seemed like he was always in the shadows.
Get to see them on the 10th!! Pumped! You two should try Right in two OR Descending. Lyrics on hand are a good idea for Tool songs.
My favorite tool song! Video is freaky and I can’t look away lol.
There's footage of "Sober" live that's excellent. "I Want what I want"! Where my baby rattle??? Lol
Addict for decades. Clean now. They always make us contemplate our dark recesses
There is a legendary band out of Australia that doesn't get much recognition here in the states- *Karnivool * ....A New Day , Simple Boy , Aeons .....3 incredible songs to begin with !!!! ...Ian Kenney is also the singer of electronic/Pop band *Birds of Tokyo* besides Karnivool ....Karnivool sounds like NO other bad in the world!!!....
Tool guitarist Adam Jones has stated in an interview that the song is about a friend of the band whose artistic expression only comes out when he is under the influence. "A lot of people give him shit for that," Jones explains. "If you become addicted and a junkie, well, that's your fault
TOOL FOR THE FUN OF IT
Tool for everyone's needs
Tool for the hell of it
Tool till the ear bleeds !
Puscifer needs love too ...
APC is something that everyone needs
This Song is amazing. Also the Kids Cover from the O'Keefe Music Foundation. That's a blast too.
You guys gotta watch the live performance 🤘👍 Maynard and the pink onesy. 🤣
right now the luckiest man is brad.what a jem he has next to him
Favorite band of all time. 🤘😆🤘
It’s definitely about his friend that couldn’t get sober. But it definitely jams.
Was at one of the best headlining concerts ever!!! TOOL - MEGADEATH - OZZY'S OZFEST😈🤘Florida mid state fairgrounds back in early 90's
The live version of this is fire!
Great song amazing band if I remember correctly this video was made by the guitarist Adam Jones
Maynard's lyrics are a rabbit hole onto itself. As said here elsewhere, this song is about the addict mind/personality.
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I got my ticket for Jan 31st in Dallas. Tool is one of the bands for whatever reason I never got around to seeing. I'm ready for it to be 1/31 now.
Brad catches the funked up lyrics exchange and says ,what? This kid has snap as does Lex.
The Video for Sober is such a powerful depiction of real addiction..
Yay, my favourite Tool song :)
This video for this song is pretty damn wild trippy as hell
Awesome reaction. The TOOL rabbit hole runs deep, REALLY DEEP. You guys should react to more female fronted metal bands; Kittie, In this Moment, Butcher Babies, Arch Enemy, OTEP!
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this song speaks to that entire Toblerone in my tummy from yesterday btw.
I dont know about underground with only a EP prior to Undertow. I would say its just a beginning song that was played on the radio. They take 4 yrs to put out albums so enough time to learn their music and want more.
This was written in response to having to sack a band member for drugs/alcohol abuse. The tricky line in this song is "Why can't we NOT be sober?" Maynard never actually sings, "Why can't we be sober?" I believe the song is in both the addict's perspective, as well as from the perspective of addiction, as if it were a person.
Nailed it. This is the correct explanation of the lyric.
This song is pretty straight forward and about addiction in my opinion. But I like Brad's asleep/awake theory ✌️
Happy new year and God bless.
By far their best work.
Ima jump on the bandwagon. It's so cool to see people discover what made me love Master of Puppets power, Dave Mustaine's voice and all the early Megadeth albums musicianship, Tool's squinchy face guitar tone on this, and a hundred other things... keep on rockin' y'all.
I think Brad's interpretation is right & deep, gotta say I love that Journey T Shirt too.
This is the first song by Tool i heard. Fell love
This is their anthem song, for sure!
Brad nailed it.
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In my limited experience ....(only being a fan since the first album, not the EP), I have this thought..... The first 50 times I listen to a TOOL song, I think I have it figured out. Then after about 100 serious listens, I realize there's more. Tool is majik, plain and simple.... some songs are fluff... some are so deep, I'm not sure that I really understand them,. I could type for hours about meanings, spiritual meanings, metaphysical meanings.... or math.... but that's my shit. Good luck in the downward spiral, and I hope that you find the meaning that you need. My best wishes to you both, and your channel.
You guys are so cute! U deserve more followers. Cmon ppl!!! :)
this dong gives me goose bumps every time.
This is a rare one where the live version will leave you speechless
Apologies if you have already done these but I offer - skunk anansie - weak ( makes the hair on your neck stand on end ) Thunder - love walked in
There will never be another Tool.
Simply this song is about their friend who busted up in the rehearsals and was high and had all these great ideas, but never followed up!
This is one of the few songs that I almost prefer the live version to the studio
Nice to see someone react to the glorious studio version, rather than live! Good job ...
There is a live version of this song at a Tool show...good way to see how good they are live...
GREAT SONG!! And Brad gettin deep...well said and well reacted to! By the way , anyone else notice the "little man" in the video looks like something else? XD
Always appreciate the daily uploads. I did have a question though, will you guys be doing any more modern metal? Seems like a lot of the stuff you do is classic rock and 90ish / early 2000ish.
Awesome song, Undertow is still my favorite Tool album, and this is just one of many great song's on there, should do Judith by A Perfect Circle
One of my favorite groups and this song I think is talking about the drug and what it does to you and about addiction in general 👍🥂
Yes Lex, absolutely go to a Tool concert!