Invincible
KITCHEN - Tool Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Long in tooth and soul
Longing for another win
Lurch into the fray
Weapon out and belly in

Warrior struggling
To remain consequential
Bellow aloud

Bold and proud
Of where I've been
But here I am

Beating chest and drums
Beating tired bones again
Age-old battle, mine
Weapon out and belly in

Tales told of battles won
Of things we've done
Caligula would grin

Beating tired bones
Tripping through remember when
Once invincible
Now the armor's wearing thin
Heavy shield down

Warrior struggling
To remain relevant
Warrior struggling
To remain consequential
Cry aloud
Bold and proud
Of where I've been
But here I am
Where I end

Warrior struggling
To remain relevant
Warrior struggling
To remain consequential

Tears in my eyes
Chasing Ponce de Leon's phantom
So filled with hope
I can taste mythical fountains
False hope, perhaps
But the truth never got in my way
Before now, feel the sting
Feeling time bearing down

Tears in my eyes
Chasing Ponce de Leon's phantom
So filled with hope
I can taste mythical fountains
False hope, perhaps
But the truth never got in my way
Before now, feel the sting
Feeling time bearing down

False hope, perhaps
But the truth never got in my way
Before now, feel the sting
Feeling time bearing down

Bearing down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tool's song "Invincible" speak to the struggles and challenges faced by a seasoned warrior who is now grappling with his own mortality and fading relevance. The opening lines, "Long in tooth and soul, longing for another win, lurch into the fray, weapon out and belly in," depict the warrior's weariness and desire for one more victory.

The repeated phrase "beating tired bones" symbolizes the physical and emotional exhaustion experienced by the warrior as he continues to fight. The mention of "tales told of battles won, of things we've done, Caligula would grin" suggests that the warrior has a storied past, filled with triumphs that were once celebrated but are now distant memories.

The chorus highlights the warrior's struggle to remain relevant and consequential despite his fading strength. He cries out, boldly and proudly acknowledging his past accomplishments, but also accepting that this is where he currently stands. The repetition of the phrase "warrior struggling to remain relevant" emphasizes this internal conflict.

The second part of the song introduces a theme of false hope and the pursuit of eternal youth, represented by the mentions of tears, Ponce de Leon's phantom, and mythical fountains. The realization that this hope may be futile and that time is catching up is bittersweet, as evidenced by the line "false hope, perhaps, but the truth never got in my way, before now, feel the sting, feeling time bearing down."

Overall, "Invincible" reflects on the inevitable cycle of life and the struggle to maintain significance and purpose in the face of aging and mortality.

Line by Line Meaning

Long in tooth and soul
Experienced and weary in spirit

Longing for another win
Yearning for another victory

Lurch into the fray
Move forward clumsily into the battle

Weapon out and belly in
Prepared for combat with determination

Warrior struggling
A fighter who is facing challenges

To remain consequential
To stay significant and impactful

Bellow aloud
Shout loudly

Bold and proud
Confident and unashamed

Of where I've been
Of the experiences and achievements

But here I am
Nevertheless, I am present

Beating chest and drums
Emphasizing one's strength and rhythm

Beating tired bones again
Exerting effort despite fatigue

Age-old battle, mine
A longstanding personal struggle

Tales told of battles won
Stories shared about victorious fights

Of things we've done
Of the deeds accomplished

Caligula would grin
The ruthless Roman emperor would be pleased

Tripping through remember when
Nostalgically reminiscing and stumbling

Once invincible
Previously unbeatable

Now the armor's wearing thin
Now the protection is weakening

Heavy shield down
Feeling vulnerable without defense

Cry aloud
Expressing emotions vocally

To remain relevant
To stay significant and meaningful

Tears in my eyes
Crying due to emotional distress

Chasing Ponce de Leon's phantom
Pursuing an elusive quest for eternal youth

So filled with hope
Overflowing with optimism

I can taste mythical fountains
Imagining the experience of legendary waters

False hope, perhaps
Possibly an unrealistic expectation

But the truth never got in my way
Nevertheless, the reality didn't hinder me

Before now, feel the sting
Until now, experiencing the pain

Feeling time bearing down
Sensing the weight of passing time

Bearing down
Pressing heavily

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

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS