Invincible
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Longing for another win
Lurch into the fray
Weapon out and belly in
Warrior struggling
To remain consequential
Bellow aloud
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
The song Invincible by TOOL is an introspective and reflective track that explores the human desire for success and the struggle to remain relevant as time wears down one's physical and emotional armor. The first set of lyrics talk about the singer's longing for another win, as they enter the fray of battle. The warrior struggles to remain consequential and significant, and they are bold and proud of their past battles, but they're aware that their armor is wearing thin. They beat their chest and drums, telling tales of battles they've won, but they're now only tripping through remember when they were invincible.
The second set of lyrics delve deeper into the warrior's internal conflict. They've shed tears over the idea of chasing Ponce de Leon's phantom, mythical fountains representing the hope of eternal youth and invincibility. However, this false hope cannot save them from the harsh reality that they've grown older, their armor is heavy, and they're struggling to remain relevant in a world that demands constant success. The final lines of the song, "Before now, feel the sting, Feeling time bearing down, Bearing down," suggest that while the singer is still fighting, there's a sense of impending doom and the knowledge that they may not win the battle against time.
Line by Line Meaning
Long in tooth and soul
I have been around for a long time, and have experienced a lot in life.
Longing for another win
Despite all of my experiences, I still strive for success and victory.
Lurch into the fray
I dive headfirst into any challenge or conflict that comes my way.
Weapon out and belly in
I am prepared for battle, fully committed to the fight, and ready to do whatever it takes to win.
Warrior struggling / To remain consequential
As a warrior, I am constantly fighting to stay relevant and important in the world around me.
Bellow aloud / Bold and proud / Of where I've been / But here I am
I am proud of my past accomplishments and experiences, but I am living in the present and focused on the future.
Beating chest and drums / Beating tired bones again / Age-old battle, mine / Weapon out and belly in
I am physically exhausted, but I continue to put forth the effort, as I feel this fight is one that has been fought before me, and that I must win.
Tales told of battles won / Of things we've done / Caligula would grin
The stories of past victories are impressive, and often boastful, to the point that even an emperor like Caligula would take pleasure in hearing them.
Tripping through remember when / Once invincible / Now the armor's wearing thin / Heavy shield down
I often reminisce about the days when I felt like I was indestructible and everything seemed possible, but now I feel that my protection and defenses are weakening.
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
I am emotional and driven by the pursuit of something that may not truly exist, but I cannot help but feel hope and a desire for something greater, even as I acknowledge the inevitable passage of time.
False hope, perhaps / But the truth never got in my way / Before now, feel the sting / Feeling time bearing down
Despite the difficulties and possible false hopes, I believe that the truth has never held me back before, and even though the reality of my limitations is present, I feel the pressure to make the most of every moment.
Bearing down
The weight of time is heavy and pressing, but I must continue to push forward and fight for what matters most to me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Maynard James Keenan, Adam Jones, Daniel Carey, Justin Gunner Chancellor
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@YARafin
Long in tooth and soul
Longing for another win
Lurch into the fray
Weapon out and belly in
Warrior
Strugglin'
To remain
Consequential
Bellow out loud
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
Strugglin'
To remain
Relevant
Warrior
Strugglin'
To remain
Consequential
Cry aloud, bold and proud
O' where I've been
But here I am
Where I end
Warrior
Strugglin'
To remain
Relevant
Warrior
Strugglin'
To remain
Consequential
Tears in my eyes, chasing Ponce de Leon's phantom soul
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 soul
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
@ganon1028
So I've been thinking about the meaning of 'Fear Inoculum' since the release, and it got me thinking about the meanings and overall vibes of other Tool albums
Undertow is a dark, nihilistic and violent album. It's themes are abuse, addiction, violence and depravity. It feels like a torture dungeon or something. The music is brutal and unrelenting, with few moments of light or relief.
Aenima is the most varied and therefore hard to pin down, but I think broadly its about the human mind and is a call to spiritual awakening. As such the music has a strange, trippy and unsettling vibe, that gets deep inside your brain. It feels more like a laboratory or a messy study.
Lateralus is a deeply spiritual and humanistic album about the origins of human beings, our purpose, our relationships with others, and the nature of our own consciousness. It feels like an ancient temple or holy place, with its mystic rhythms and cryptic lyrics.
10000 Days is a very emotional record, its more about human nature in the personal sense, and our attitudes toward each other. It feels like an open landscape, a tapestry depicting the struggles of human beings and the nature of our societies. The music, with its tribal influences, supports this too.
So Fear Inoculum, the clue is in the title, from the Latin Inoculus, means in the modern sense to immunise or protect against some disease or ailment. This album feels like a weird, alien landscape, with its droning, repetitive motifs and strange noises, along with that artwork. Human beings naturally fear the unknown, we fear the future, we fear ourselves. This album encourages us to confront those fears, confront what we fear because we are not familiar with it, innoculate ourselves against this fear and move forwards. It sounds alien and impenetrable, but is anything but, it affirms us to keep moving in spite of our fear.
@miracleofsound
Maynard: Once invincible
Now the armor's wearing thin
Heavy shield down
Me at 40: There's something in my eye
@robertschulz6558
Maynard: "Bless this immunity."
Me: "Hold my asthma inhaler."
@cr0ssed00
Must be the wind coming out of subwoofer. Straight into your mind through the eye.
@trevormclean9904
Got Lemon juice up in your eye!!
Now you piss all over my black kettle...
You must have been---!
@Muzzle801
I'm 40. I ache 🙁
@specie44
....So get it out....???
@xXBrap
‘92 I started listening to TOOL.
‘94 my daughter was born, she is almost 25.
I’m old now.....But for Today, I feel like I’m 22 again.
@Pundit07
I’m also 25 and born in 1994, but I didn’t start listening to Tool until 2010 when I was still in high school. But I’m glad I’ve lived up to this point and got to know their discography along the way and I’m proud to call myself a fan.
@The-Junkologist
I’m right there with ya! I was 23 in ‘92. Been a TooL fan for many years.
@dannymontoya9469
OGT from back in '92.