You’re doing a great job. I’m 57 and have been on board since beginning. The Tool army is tough we all think we’re experts Take what you want from this band and pass it on. They truly are the best

@RenaissanceRapReacts

4 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!!!

@dan.j.boydzkreationz

4 ай бұрын

OGT93 here. Them getting on.

@marmarsmandalas

2 ай бұрын

I agree lol

@marmarsmandalas

2 ай бұрын

I just love seeing people getting turned on to TOOL! Fan since the great ol 90’s and can’t wait for the new album!!!

This song is pro’ly about them but it sings directly to me. Once great in my youth. Now 57. Sometimes takes everything to get out there, go to work, battling 20-somethings with no gray hairs who are faster, nimble, even smarter. Doesn’t matter. Weapon out, belly in. Here I am. Bring it.

@RenaissanceRapReacts

4 ай бұрын

I feel ya!! These greys are taking over 😂. Love the attitude, we continue on!!

@theonexx762

3 ай бұрын

You know I've always seen this song as deeper meaning. First part tells a story of youth and invincibility, second one is is about realization of getting old and armor being thin. But then there's a third part. I firmly believe the way they stop the song at 14:17 and starts again is basically a symbol for "If you thought the song (my time) is over, you're terribly wrong" a warrior catching his breath again. It's like one of those film moments when hero wakes up again when everyone thought the hope is lost.

Also wanted to note since you read the comments, but I haven't seen it mentioned yet....Maynard James Keenan (singer/lyricist) has 3 bands: Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Pucifer. They're all awesome in their own unique ways, and Tool fans will appreciate and come for reactions to those 2 other bands, without question, and your subs will most likely go up by 10k within a few months. A number of songs are about Maynard's mother Judith, who was a devout Christian (?), and suffered a debilitating affliction when he was a child, her continued faith which he didn't understand at the time, and her subsequent death roughly 10,000 days later. There is a rough order to them, spanning at least 2 bands: Jimmy (Tool), Judith (APC), Wings For Marie & 10,000 Days (Tool-should be listened to together). Other songs are rumored to touch on this subject, but those are definitive. Tool is such a deep dive, IMO the best band on the planet, and if you allow it, will probably change some aspect of your life, your thinking, your view of self, etc. Take your time, pace your reactions, ingest and immerse, and we'll be here for all of it. Spiral out brother...

@RenaissanceRapReacts

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man!! I’ll definitely check them out, but gonna stick with FIR and Tool for the moment. Not enough hours in a day to head down so many rabbit holes and still keep up with Ren, Harry Mack, hip hop…. Would love nothing more then to just make reactions all day but don’t think my bank will take that as currency on my mortgage 😂. But will get to them for sure!

Dustinnnnnn 🔥🔥🔥 you didn't botch it. It's about evolving in general. Invincible is one of my top Tool songs. It's just beautifully done. The instrumentals are top notch! I have that Alex Grey design framed in my room!! Alex puts out amazing work. And he looks at stuff he's tagged in on insta. Way cool guy! The meaning is really just about aging and looking back on life and being proud of what they've done.

@RenaissanceRapReacts

4 ай бұрын

Just meant my breakdown of the lyrics 😂😂. Oh that’s awesome!!! Yea I’m in love with the blanket, so cool. But… I completely forgot he said he was sending me something. So opened it up and was so confused! I was like, who sent this to me and how did they get my address. Did I just join the Illuminati? 😂😂

@marissanorth85

4 ай бұрын

​@@RenaissanceRapReactshahahahaha oh trust me.... they exist. Just be aware of that lol

Rick Beato did a recent interview with drummer Danny Carey, some really cool insights into their songwriting and studio processes', but they created the band and all Tool music in that same studio space since their inception, a fascinating insight; they just have a comfortable space they can jam and create as they wish, no constraints

This is from the album we waiting 13 YEARS for. They recorded this in their mid-late 50's. They're all 60+ now and mind bogglingly impressive to see this stuff live.

@RenaissanceRapReacts

3 ай бұрын

I bet! Digging deeper into their catalogue I’m gonna HAVE to see a live show

Awesome… like seeing that smile… a few things… it about dealing with growing older…. Head bobs come after you’ve heard the songs bob with Maynard’s vocals lol…( to many polyrhythms I. Danny’s drumming to just try a 4/4 beat and groove) …. I thought you may dig this one …. If that friend is really good the next thing he’ll send is the Lateralus cd and a bag of mushrooms lol…. 🌀out

@RenaissanceRapReacts

4 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha not out of the realm of possibilities 😂😂

TooL Army reporting. Will always tune in to watch another TooL being born.

@kylonmagnus4587

2 ай бұрын

Same here - I love seeing people get it for the first time. And feel it.

This song live in concert is phenomena.

As a brand new 50yo, this song has special significance… more years behind than ahead, strength waning, racing against the darkening when usefulness will fail me.

Bro just enjoy the music, you doing fine. People that think they know tool or break songs down after a first listen are silly. That blanket is expensive and fucking awesome. Enjoy the ride!!

I looked at this song through the eyes of a military person, who has given it all and now the next generation is coming up and he's trying to show he still has something left in the tank. Retired military.

@RenaissanceRapReacts

3 ай бұрын

I love the perspective! Thank you for your service 🙏

Sometimes Tool lyrics are ambiguous to the listener, allegories within metaphors, and very rarely about "others", and usually about "self". This one is pretty straightforward though. It's about aging, and coming to grips with the inevitable weight of time. Ponce De Leon reference to chasing the mythical Fountain Of Youth.

@RenaissanceRapReacts

4 ай бұрын

Gotcha. Yea was a bit gun shy on breaking it down or trying to after my 46 & 2 reaction 😂

Alright, you got a sub, man. Yeah, this whole last album is just perfection. Great reaction here. As for what you're missing - I've been listening to Tool since the 90s, and I'm always learning new things, realizing I got lyrics or meanings wrong, and the like. It's great though, because the mystery never fully gets solved, so there's always room for your interpretation. I'm pretty sure they did that on purpose.

Pro tip: find the straight beat between the guitar and the bass. Danny does polys so it's hard to catch it. But it's in there!

Please react from the beginning of their discography! This is the best way to do it. 46&2 to invincible ... you're missing all the evolution. That said, Invincible and Descending, both from the FI album are two of the best songs ever written. I've sobbed so many times to this song. I've also seen it 7 times live, it doesn't disappoint. More Tool❤ 🐐 Also, that was super sweet of your friend. That work is called Net of Being, and very popular amongst Tool fans.

@RenaissanceRapReacts

4 ай бұрын

Okay, I’ll have a look back! Thank you for the advice! 🙏

What an awesome gift!!

Nothing short of masterpiece :)

Omg I want that blanket so bad❤

@RenaissanceRapReacts

4 ай бұрын

Right!! Now that I know who I got it from I’m stoked 😂

@gridironmayhem4945

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, that blanket is sick! What a great friend.

Been picking up on your Tool reactions and enjoying your ride so far. Actually, you were about as spot on as can be with a first listen of 46&2. It IS all about growing and evolving as a human. Think about it, when this album came out the internet was basically America Online via dial up and Tool didn't publish lyrics with their albums, so the majority of their tracks took YEARS to fully garner meaning from. This really forced you to isolate and give a HARD listen to what you were hearing, which inevitably resulted in picking up more and more of the intricacies of the instrumentation (also why I think Maynard's vocals are down in the mix so often). I'm 52 and been obsessed with Tool for the last 32 years. 🤟

@RenaissanceRapReacts

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! Felt like I was completely off base so that’s good to hear… More Tool incoming this coming week

@sgtstank

3 ай бұрын

Well then... subscribed!

Favorite song of theirs. Has an emotional impact on me in my current place in my journey. More Tool, please. Enjoy your journey.

@RenaissanceRapReacts

4 ай бұрын

More tool incoming!

Dude, you have to do the Sober Live video. I haven't seen anyone do that video in so long. It's sick.

@RenaissanceRapReacts

4 ай бұрын

Added to the list! 🙏

Take care of Brandon! Judging by the gift he is a very good friend. This type of merchandising isn't exactly cheap. I wanted to buy it too, but getting it to Italy would have meant a senseless expense for a blanket.

@RenaissanceRapReacts

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Been a good friend since high school, he’s stuck with me at this point 😂😂

This album is 🔥🔥🔥🔥proper vibey. P.S. get off my sofa 😝🖤

@JasonTurner-uk9rk

4 ай бұрын

This album and Lateralus are masterpieces!!!! Half way through that bad omens cd lol!!👍

@TobiiRheaStarr

4 ай бұрын

@@JasonTurner-uk9rk yasssss!!! 🖤

@TobiiRheaStarr

4 ай бұрын

Bumpity bunp

This song reminds me of when Jordan returned to play for the Wizards.

Hi 👋 from the UK 🇬🇧 something you might like to check out it's a cover of tools 46 and 2 that might surprise you Kids cover 46 and 2 the o keefe music foundation official music video Also check out the band Nightwish it's a symphonic metal band from Finland 🇫🇮 with a Dutch singer floor jansen ( the vakyrie) This band has a massive following in Europe and the Internet the go to song to start your Nightwish journey is Nightwish ghost love score wacken open air concert 2013 official music video And prepare for the Nightwish army arriving at the door 🚪 lol 😊

@RenaissanceRapReacts

4 ай бұрын

Done deal! Will check them out! Thank you 🙏

Ponce de Leon , Was an Italian or French explorer?, looking for the fountain of youth.

I love Tool and this song is basically great but imo it drags on just a bit TOO monotonously toward the end. I get it’s the relentless march of time etc but this is pretty much their only song that I find tedious by about 30 seconds to a minute too much right before the outro.

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you " MUST TRY" Bottom from Undertow, Henry Rollins, does the spoken word, you will dig it, trust me...

@RenaissanceRapReacts

4 ай бұрын

Added! Lessss go!

@thomastaylor9579

4 ай бұрын

​@@RenaissanceRapReacts Perfect, can't wait to see your reaction, I'll be keeping an eye out !