The Patient
Tool爀 Lyrics
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Startling the fearful
Is this a test? It has to be
Otherwise I can't go on
Draining patience, drain vitality
This paranoid, paralyzed vampire act's a little old
But I'm still right here
And I'm still right here
But I'm still right here
Giving blood, keeping faith
And I'm still right here
Wait it out
Gonna wait it out
Be patient (wait it out)
If there were no rewards to reap
No loving embrace to see me through
This tedious path I've chosen here
I certainly would've walked away by now
Gonna wait it out
If there were no desire to heal
The damaged and broken met along
This tedious path I've chosen here
I certainly would've walked away by now
And I still may, I still may
Be patient
Be patient
Be patient
I must keep reminding myself of this
I must keep reminding myself of this
I must keep reminding myself of this
I must keep reminding myself of this
And if there were no rewards to reap
No loving embrace to see me through
This tedious path I've chosen here
I certainly would've walked away by now
And I still may
And I still may
And I still may
And I
Gonna wait it out
Gonna wait it out
Wait it out
Gonna wait it out
The lyrics of Tool's song "The Patient" are a reflection of a state of mind, a struggle to keep going despite exhaustion and uncertainty. The singer addresses the listener with a groan, indicating a feeling of despair, and wonders if what they are going through is actually a test. The repetition of the phrase "I'm still right here" emphasizes the determination of the singer to persevere even though the "paranoid, paralyzed vampire act's a little old." In other words, the singer is tired of feeling drained of vitality and energy, and is questioning whether the struggle is worth it.
The lyrics touch upon the theme of patience and the importance of waiting things out. The singer urges themselves to "wait it out" and be patient, even though there may not be any immediate rewards or a loving embrace waiting for them. The idea of waiting it out is also tied to the theme of healing and repairing damage. The singer acknowledges that if there were no desire to heal the damaged and broken, they would have walked away from this path by now, but the fact that they are still there shows their commitment to healing and perseverance.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Patient" describe a state of mind that many people can relate to: the struggle to keep going when things seem hopeless. The song encourages patience and tenacity, even when it feels like there's no end to the struggle in sight.
Line by Line Meaning
A groan of tedium escapes me
Expressing boredom and monotony
Startling the fearful
Rousing attention and causing fear in others
Is this a test? It has to be
Feeling uncertain and questioning whether the situation is a challenge
Otherwise I can't go on
Without a sense of purpose, life becomes unbearable
Draining patience, drain vitality
Negativity is exhausting and depletes energy
This paranoid, paralyzed vampire act's a little old
Realizing that wallowing in self-pity is getting old and unproductive
But I'm still right here
Giving blood, keeping faith
Staying committed and believing in oneself, despite difficulties
Wait it out
Gonna wait it out
Be patient (wait it out)
Enduring hardships and waiting for things to improve
If there were no rewards to reap
No loving embrace to see me through
This tedious path I've chosen here
I certainly would've walked away by now
The possibility of future success and the support of loved ones gives purpose to continue down a difficult path
And I still may, I still may
Acknowledging the possibility of quitting, yet still persevering
Be patient
Be patient
Be patient
Reiterating the importance of patience in difficult times
I must keep reminding myself of this
Recognizing the need for constant self-encouragement
Gonna wait it out
Wait it out
Gonna wait it out
Continuing to endure and wait for things to get better
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ADAM JONES, DANIEL CAREY, JUSTIN GUNNER CHANCELLOR, MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@timyao1977
我读过人类简史，书里的很多观点很有意思，我觉得也有它们的价值。读者无论如何都要理解这些都是观点，不一定是事实。
不管采访者许知远是否认同作者书里的观点，这个采访还是有他的价值。至少让大家更多的去反思，而不是一味的接受观点。
@kidyrain
许的无力感来自于用自己对几个方面的感知对抗人家的一个整体系统。许没有自己的系统，不管完美与否，yuval有了自己的整体系统 。说白了许只能写一篇文章，人家能写一部书
@yannicheng5213
赫拉利观点挺好的，但他表述时过于坚定，如果留点余地会更好（视频最后他其实也欢迎学生表达不同意见），可能是这种坚定的语气让许知远不舒服。但各位无需苛求许知远，采访者的任务是让对方多说，就这点而言，他做到了，赫拉利也赞许的问题提得不错
@ZHUANGISM
采访时目的是什么？为了批判被采访者吗？许承认在那个领域一无所知，那批评的自信和勇气从何而来？靠想象？想当然？
@ZHUANGISM
为什么所有的事情都一定要挖掘所谓的意义？简单对事情的陈述不可以吗？许是不是陷入了自己设置的某种框架中。
@ellenwu9166
我一向喜欢十三邀，但这一期我不敢认同。我是认真读过他的几本书的，人家毕竟是历史学家，主持人不应该在采访的背后这么评判。换言之如果被采访者是在国内的，你会这么评判被采访者吗？让采访者陈述，让观众自己评判。
@zcq6516
这些批评其实是因为在感情上面，无法接受赫拉利解构
@YYYLuLu
许知远的最大问题是他把中国对赫拉利书籍的偏见当成了赫拉利观点的偏见。然后他就把矛头对准了赫拉利而不是为什么中国人对书籍的偏读。我不在中国的环境中，我读完赫拉利的书就觉得是一种他对世界的看法，一种看世界的角度，并没有让我产生什么历史是可以预测的，封闭的这种想法。反而正相反让我觉得：奥，还能这样看历史，这个角度很特别，让我原来笃定的看法动摇，让我更开放。许知远给我的强烈感受是他不喜欢中国日常充斥的宏大叙事宣传，也不喜欢大家追捧赫拉利只是因为功利主义，但他不想去直面和抨击真正中国这种现象的社会根源，而去说书籍的错，柿子捡软了的捏而已。
@doutu4624
偏见一如既往的存在任何讨论中
@anastasialao3650
对，而且许知远听不懂赫拉利话，导致他问的问题莫名其妙😂刚开始赫拉利已经说了，人类对在外控制力是非常大的，对内在探索是很小的。然后许知远说：你低估了人类的精神能力。我听的莫名其妙😂