Thursday, October 7, 2010
Tool - Forty Six and Two
Today I want to share something special. First off, I want to say I'm not into the darker rock, like Death Metal and all that stuff. It screws with my vibe. But Tool is something different. It's an alternative rock band, but it does sound a little dark, luckily, not too dark.
This is the first song I heard of them, about 7 years ago. I was instantly sold. The lyrics are quite remarkable, the song's title Forty Six and Two refers to the number of chromosomes humans will have, as the next step in evolution. Right now we have 44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes. If we would reach the stage of 46 and 2, we should evolve into "a more harmonious state".
Furthermore, the song references a wish to experience change through the Shadow, an idea which represents the parts of one's personality that one hates and fears. Supposedly, these are your repressed weaknesses, fears, shortcomings and instincts.
So there are alot of "out there" concepts in this song. But it doesn't matter that these concepts are weird or unaccepted. What matters is the idea that the lead singer puts forward. And I find it somehow connects to you, on some level.
Give it some thought.
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Mahahaha. Yeah this song was great when I first heard it. I definitely had to do some research as to what exactly forty six and two means, but I doubt anyone but a Bio Major pick up on it immediately. It gives a whole meaning to the new song. 'Do what it takes to step through'. The way it's presented isn't perfectly in harmony with how evolution actually happens, but its a great metaphysical thought.
Thanks for sharing. I like the bit at ~3.50 :)
Great band.
Tool is a fantastic group of musicians. Their lyrics are some of these best I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. Vicarious and The Pot are two of my personal favorites.
Nice post. Well said.
One of their best songs!
i love tool :)
Tool... Brings me back.
Tool is so fucking awesome!!
damn this is good
WOW, cool thoughts, Tool really distinguishes itself from other alternative rock bands, they are very original!
I never could get into tool
i think their music is pretty solid
never heard of them before, thanks =D
great!!!
I was just listening to this on my MP3 Player. :D
looks great
Great post. I love Tool.
sounds good
good tune. I like Tool.
classic
I've been to a few TOOL shows here in Phoenix, they rock, Also Maynard has a winery here in AZ, the Wine is excellent.
great song :)
very nice song, thanks for sharing
tool are great
I love tool! One of my favorite bands! Their videos are so trippy!
tool is such a great band
thx for sharing :)
i was never really down for tool myself
Always had a thing for Tool. Thanks for sharing.
nice work dude ;)
great post
Great song.
tool is awesome! my favorite album from them is aenima :D
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