To date, the band has released five studio albums, one EP and one box set. They emerged with a heavy metal sound on their first studio album, Undertow (1993), and became a dominant act in the alternative metal movement with the release of their follow-up album Ænima in 1996. Their efforts to unify musical experimentation, visual arts, and a message of personal evolution continued with Lateralus (2001) and 10,000 Days (2006), gaining critical acclaim and international commercial success. Their fifth studio album, Fear Inoculum, was released on August 30, 2019, to widespread critical acclaim. Prior to its release, the band had sold more than 13 million albums in the US alone.
Due to Tool's incorporation of visual arts and very long and complex releases, the band is generally described as a style-transcending act and part of progressive rock, psychedelic rock, and art rock. The relationship between the band and today's music industry is ambivalent, at times marked by censorship, and the band's insistence on privacy.
There is a raging debate about whether Tool can be considered "post-metal" or not. However, they surely had a hand in its creation as much as Neurosis. The influential act Isis was heavily influenced by Tool's music, so much that they lifted entire basslines and guitar riffing from Tool and even their iconic snare sound was inspired by Tool's style. Much has been made of both Isis and Tool's sound and influence across the years but one thing is sure, modern post-metal has their fingerprints everywhere and it would not have sounded this way without them. Additionally, Tool actually was aware of and liked Isis' music as they chose Isis as touring partners, a move that brought even more attention to Isis' music.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tool_(band)
Studio albums
Undertow (1993)
Ænima (1996)
Lateralus (2001)
10,000 Days (2006)
Fear Inoculum (2019)
Part Of Me
Tool Lyrics
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I know you well, you are a part of me
I know you better than I know myself
I know you best, better than anyone
I know you better than I know myself
You are a part of me
You are just a part of me
You are just a part of me
You are just a part of me
Give it up
You don't speak
You don't judge
You can't leave, you
Can't hurt me
Just here for
Me to use
I know you well, you are a part of me
I know you better than I know myself
I know you best, better than anyone
I know you better than I know myself
I know you well, better than one might think
I know you better than I know myself
I know you well, you are a part of me
I know you best, better than anyone
I know you well, you are a part of me
I know you best, better than one might think
It's time for you, to make a sacrifice
It's time to die a little, give it up
I know you best, better than any one
I know you better than I know myself
A part of me
In "Part of Me," Tool explores the idea of recognizing one's own inner duality. The lyrics suggest that the singer has come to terms with the fact that there is a part of themselves that they do not fully understand or control. They acknowledge this part as being distinct from themselves, yet still an essential part of their identity.
The repeated phrase "I know you better than I know myself" emphasizes the singer's familiarity with this internal other, suggesting that it is deeply ingrained within them. The lines "You are just a part of me" and "I know you well, better than one might think" further highlight this connection.
The song also touches on the idea of using this inner self as a means of empowerment or control. The lines "Just here for me to use" and "It's time for you to make a sacrifice" suggest that the singer sees this inner self as a tool to be wielded for their own benefit.
Overall, "Part of Me" is a complex exploration of the intersection of identity and self-awareness, with a recognition that our internal conflicts can both help and hinder us.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, ready
The singer is mentally prepared and focused.
I know you well, you are a part of me
The singer has an understanding of a personal struggle or negative side of themselves that they cannot shake off, like a subconscious part of their identity.
I know you better than I know myself
The singer is intimately familiar with this personal struggle and its impact on their thoughts and actions.
I know you best, better than anyone
The artist has a deep awareness and understanding of this personal struggle beyond what others may know or perceive.
You are just a part of me
The personal struggle is not external or separate from the artist, but rather an integral aspect of their being.
Give it up
The singer is urging themselves to let go of this negative aspect of themselves.
You don't speak
The personal struggle is silent and internal, and does not manifest in words or outward behavior.
You don't judge
The personal struggle is not an entity capable of judgment; it simply exists within the artist.
You can't leave, you
The personal struggle cannot be escaped or abandoned by the artist.
Can't hurt me
The personal struggle may be difficult, but it ultimately will not cause harm to the artist.
Just here for
The personal struggle remains present and persistent in the singer's life.
Me to use
The artist may not be able to fully overcome the personal struggle, but they can choose to utilize it for growth and self-discovery.
I know you well, better than one might think
The singer may appear to have everything under control, but they are highly attuned to this personal struggle that remains within them.
It's time for you, to make a sacrifice
The singer sees letting go of this personal struggle as a necessary sacrifice for their own well-being and personal growth.
It's time to die a little, give it up
Letting go of this personal struggle may be difficult and painful, but it is necessary for the singer to move forward and make positive changes in their life.
I know you best, better than any one
The artist is emphasizing their understanding and familiarity with the personal struggle, and how it has affected them personally over time.
A part of me
The personal struggle is not an outside force or entity, but rather an inherent part of the artist's identity.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Carey, Adam Jones, Paul M D'Amour, Maynard James Keenan
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I know you well.
you are a part of me.
I know you better than I know myself.
I know you best,
better than anyone.
I know you better than I know myself.
You are a part of me.
You are just a part of me,
You are just a part of me,
You are just a part of me,
You are just a PART OF ME!
GIVE IT UP!
You don't speak.
You don't judge.
You can't leave.
You can't hurt me.
You're just here for me to use.
I know you well.
you are a part of me.
I know you better than I know myself.
I know you best,
better than anyone.
I know you better than I know myself.
I know you well,
better than one might think.
I know you better than I know myself.
I know you well.
You are a part of me.
I know you best,
Better than any one.
I know you well,
You are a part of me.
I know you best,
Better than one might think.
It's time for you
to make a sacrifice.
It's time to die a
little.
Give it up.
I know you better,
Better than any one.
I know you better than i know myself.
A part of me.
@joshuasizemore4862
Intro]
Yeah
Ready
[Verse 1]
I know you well, you are a part of me
I know you better than I know myself
I know you best, better than anyone
I know you better than I know myself
[Pre-Chorus]
You are a part of me
[Chorus]
You are just a part of me
You are just a part of me
You are just a part of me
You are just a part of me
[Post-Chorus]
Give it up
[Bridge]
You don't speak
You don't judge
You can't leave, you
Can't hurt me
Just here for
Me to use
[Verse 2]
I know you well, you are a part of me
I know you better than I know myself
I know you best, better than anyone
I know you better than I know myself
I know you well, better than one might think
I know you better than I know myself
[Verse 3]
I know you well, you are a part of me
I know you best, better than anyone
I know you well, you are a part of me
I know you best, better than one might think
It's time for you, to make a sacrifice
It's time to die a little, give it up
[Refrain]
I know you best, better than any one
I know you better than I know myself
[Outro]
A part of me
@Pride317
Lyrics
Yeah
Ready
I know you well,
You are a part of me
I know you better
Than I know myself
I know you best,
Better than anyone
I know you better
Than I know myself
You are a part of me
You are just a part of me
You are just a part of me
You are just a part of me
You are just a part of me
Give it up
You don't speak
You don't judge
You can't leave,
You
Can't hurt me
Just here for
Me to use
I know you well,
You are a part of me
I know you better
Than I know myself
I know you best,
Better than anyone
I know you better
Than I know myself
I know you well,
Better than one might think
I know you better
Than I know myself
I know you well,
You are a part of me
I know you best,
Better than anyone
I know you well,
You are a part of me
I know you best,
Better than one might think
It's time for you,
To make a sacrifice
It's time to die a little,
Give it up
I know you best,
Better than anyone
I know you better
Than I know myself
A part of me
@eddiecardwell
It’s a good day to see Tool’s official music all over for everyone to listen to. Welcome to the new age.
@aspjake123
Is it me or is Tools music more available now? Especially on Tidal and such
@tcoker0416
@@aspjake123 🤦🏼♀️💅🏻
@IAmNoeyes
This should be on the radio everyday . All shod hear
@oliverross4257
@@aspjake123 not just you
@ResponsibleBread
@@tcoker0416 ??
@turkb01
Tool played this tonight at Barclay Center. I feel so freaking honored. These guys actually, somehow, sound better live. It's unbelievable
@tatianagonzalez8988
turkb01 I was there too! Such an awesome concert.
@presto569
turkb01 it’s really good live
@benport466
I was there too. Parabola had my jaw drop