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7empest
Tool Lyrics


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(Keep calm, keeping it calm, keeping it calm)
(Keep calm, keeping it calm, keeping it calm)
(Keeping it calm)
(Fuck, here we go again)

Heat lighting flash, but don't blink
Misleading
Tranquility ruse
You're gonna happen again
That's what I think
Follow the evidence
Look it dead in the eye
You are darkness
Trying to lull us in, before the havoc begins
Into a dubious state of serenity
Acting all surprised when you're caught in the lie

We know better
It's not unlike you
It's not unlike you
We know your nature

Blame it all on the bastards when you're blowing out
Shame on you
Shame on you, now
No amount of wind could to begin to cover up your petulant stench and demeanor
Calm as cookies and cream, so it seems
We're not buying your dubious state of serenity
Acting all surprised when you're caught in the lie

We know better
It's not unlike you
It's not unlike you
We know your nature

Calm before the torrent comes
Calm before the torrent comes
Calm before the torrent comes
Calm before the tempest comes to reign all over

Disputing intentions invites devastation
A tempest must be true to its nature
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that

Control, your delusion
Insane and striking at random
Victim of your certainty
And therefore your doubt's not an option
Blameless, the tempest will be just that
So try as you may, feeble, your attempt to atone
Your words to erase all the damage cannot

A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "7empest" by Tool is a warning to those who try to deceive us with fake tranquility, believing that they can control us and the situation. The song talks about a storm that is about to come, warning us to not be fooled by the calmness that comes before it. The tempest symbolizes the force of nature that must be respected for what it is, nature itself. The lyrics imply that if we try to control or doubt its intentions, we would invite devastation as we would be trying to defy nature.


The first verse of the song tells us about a threat that is going to happen again. It is misleading, and our only choice is to follow the evidence, look at it dead in the eye, and recognize it for what it is, darkness. The word 'dubious' is used to describe the state of tranquility that is used to lull us in before the actual havoc begins. The second verse tells us that blaming others for our failures would not help us with the problem at hand, and we must be aware of our own shortcomings. We should not be fooled by the dubious state of calm and cookies, and we know better.


The chorus implies that there is a sense of foreboding, the calm before the storm. The tempest must be just that, an unstoppable force of nature that must be respected. The lyrics suggest that attempting to control it or doubting its intentions would lead to devastation.


Line by Line Meaning

Heat lighting flash, but don't blink
A sudden and intense moment is coming, be attentive and don't miss it


Misleading
Something is deceptive and not what it seems


Tranquility ruse
A false sense of peace is being projected to hide the brewing chaos


You're gonna happen again
The same pattern of destruction will repeat itself


That's what I think
This is a personal belief or speculation


Follow the evidence
Use facts and proof to determine the truth


Look it dead in the eye
Confront the reality with clarity and honesty


You are darkness
The source of impending turmoil and negativity


Trying to lull us in, before the havoc begins
Attempting to deceive and distract before unleashing chaos


Into a dubious state of serenity
Creating a false sense of calm that is questionable


Acting all surprised when you're caught in the lie
Faking ignorance when exposed for deceitful actions


We know better
Not falling for the deception, awareness of the true nature


It's not unlike you
Not surprising, as this behavior is consistent with previous actions


Blame it all on the bastards when you're blowing out
Falsely blaming others when things go wrong, but it's clear who's responsible


Shame on you
You should feel humiliation for your actions


No amount of wind could to begin to cover up your petulant stench and demeanor
There's no hiding or denying the repugnant nature of your behavior


Calm as cookies and cream, so it seems
Appearing tranquil and harmless, but it's just an illusion


We're not buying your dubious state of serenity
We see through the deception and know that chaos is coming


Calm before the torrent comes
A brief moment of peace before the storm hits


Calm before the tempest comes to reign all over
A peaceful moment before the chaos takes hold and dominates everything


Disputing intentions invites devastation
Fighting over the motives behind actions only leads to destruction


A tempest must be true to its nature
There's no changing or denying the destructive tendencies of a storm


Control, your delusion
You're in denial and trying to maintain control despite the inevitable chaos


Insane and striking at random
Unpredictable and irrational behavior, lashing out without reason


Victim of your certainty
Being trapped in one's own beliefs and refusing to see other perspectives


And therefore your doubt's not an option
Because of your conviction, there's no room for questioning or uncertainty


Blameless, the tempest will be just that
The storm is not at fault for being true to its nature, nor can it be blamed for its destruction


So try as you may, feeble, your attempt to atone
Despite efforts to make amends, they will be inadequate and insignificant


Your words to erase all the damage cannot
No amount of apologies or excuses can undo the destruction that has been caused




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: Adam Jones, Daniel Carey, Justin Chancellor, Maynard Keenan

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@anishocine9099

LYRICS:

Heat lighting flash, but don't blink
Misleading
Tranquility ruse
You're gonna happen again
That's what I think
Follow the evidence
Look it dead in the eye
You are darkness
Trying to lull us in, before the havoc begins
Into a dubious state of serenity
Acting all surprised when you're caught in the lie

We know better
It's not unlike you
It's not unlike you
We know your nature

Blame it all on the bastards when you're blowing out
Shame on you
Shame on you, now
No amount of wind could to begin to cover up your petulant stench and demeanor
Calm as cookies and cream, so it seems
We're not buying your dubious state of serenity
Acting all surprised when you're caught in the lie

We know better
It's not unlike you
It's not unlike you
We know your nature

Calm before the torrent comes
Calm before the torrent comes
Calm before the torrent comes
Calm before the tempest comes to reign all over

Disputing intentions invites devastation
A tempest must be true to its nature
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that

Control, your delusion
Insane and striking at random
Victim of your certainty
And therefore your doubt's not an option
Blameless, the tempest will be just that
So try as you may, feeble, your attempt to atone
Your words to erase all the damage cannot

A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that



All comments from YouTube:

@joshgrant2269

Adam Jones just released 13 years of pent-up energy on this one.

@dougstubbs4351

For real. He took his playing to a new level over the years

@archstanton1161

Remarkable

@PetrisFitness

Fuckkkkk yea

@orbalturner6747

Spot oM

@temporarymomentary

He outdid himself. It's brilliant

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Currently still in the womb, and my Mother listens to Tool everyday.
Can't wait to be out there with all of you.

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Ah, using the speech to text conversion while mommy's smartphone lies on her belly.

Smart kid!

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