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)
The Grudge
Tool Lyrics
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Calculate what we will or will not tolerate
Desperate to control all and everything
Unable to forgive your scarlet lettermen
Clutch it like a cornerstone, otherwise it all comes down
Justify denials and grip 'em to the lonesome end
Clutch it like a cornerstone, otherwise it all comes down
Saturn ascends
Choose one or ten
Hang on or be humbled again
Humbled again
Clutch it like a cornerstone, otherwise it all comes down
Justify denials and grip 'em to the lonesome end
Saturn ascends, comes round again
Saturn ascends, the one, the ten
Ignorant to the damage done
Wear the grudge like a crown of negativity
Calculate what we will or will not tolerate
Desperate to control all and everything
Unable to forgive these scarlet lettermen
Wear the grudge like a crown
Desperate to control
Unable to forgive and sinking deeper
Defining
Confining
And sinking deeper
Controlling
Defining
And we're sinking deeper
Saturn comes back around to show you everything
Let's you choose what you will and will not see and then
Drags you down like a stone or lifts you up again
Spits you out like a child, light and innocent
Saturn comes back around
Lifts you up like a child
or drags you down like a stone
To consume you till you choose to let this go
Choose to let this go
Give away the stone
Let the oceans take and trans mutate this cold and fated anchor
Give away the stone
Let the waters kiss and trans mutate these leaden grudges into gold
Let go
The Grudge by Tool is a complex and layered song that explores the theme of grudges and how they lead to the downfall of individuals. The lyrics encourage one to wear their grudges like a "crown of negativity" and to calculate what they will or will not tolerate. It speaks to the desperation to control everything and the inability to forgive those who have caused harm. The lyrics suggest that when one is unable to let go of their grudges, they become defining and confining, leading to a sinking feeling of being trapped.
The song then goes on to explore the idea of Saturn ascending, a metaphor for the cycle of life and the universe. The lyrics suggest that Saturn comes around to show us everything and let us choose what we will or will not see. It can either lift us up or drag us down, depending on our choices. The song ends with a powerful message to "give away the stone" and let go of the grudges that weigh us down. It encourages us to let the waters "transmutate these leaden grudges into gold" and to choose to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Wear the grudge like a crown of negativity
Wear your resentment and grudges like a heavy burden that brings negativity to your life
Calculate what we will or will not tolerate
We choose what we will and will not accept in life, based on our calculations
Desperate to control all and everything
An overwhelming fear of losing control leads to a desperate desire to control every situation and outcome
Unable to forgive your scarlet lettermen
Unable to let go of past hurt and pain caused by people who have wronged you, and holding onto this resentment like a scarlet letter
Clutch it like a cornerstone, otherwise it all comes down
Holding onto your resentment and grudges is like holding onto a cornerstone that supports your life, and if you let it go, everything else may crumble too
Justify denials and grip 'em to the lonesome end
Finding excuses to justify your denial of letting go of your grudges, and holding onto them until the bitter end
Terrified of being wrong, ultimatum prison cell
The fear of being wrong and making mistakes creates an ultimatum and confines you to a mental prison cell
Saturn ascends
The planet Saturn moving upwards in the sky
Choose one or ten
You have the freedom to choose a different path, a different number, or a different outcome
Hang on or be humbled again
You can choose to hold onto your grudges and face humiliation again, or you can let go and move on
Clutch it like a cornerstone, otherwise it all comes down
Holding onto your resentment and grudges is like holding onto a cornerstone that supports your life, and if you let it go, everything else may crumble too
Terrified of being wrong, ultimatum prison cell
The fear of being wrong and making mistakes creates an ultimatum and confines you to a mental prison cell
Saturn ascends, comes round again
The planet Saturn completes its orbit and returns to its starting point
Saturn ascends, the one, the ten
Saturn represents both the number one and the number ten, reminding us of the freedom to choose our path
Ignorant to the damage done
Unaware of the harm caused by holding onto our grudges and resentment
Defining
Describing what our grudges and resentment mean to us
Confining
Holding us back and trapping us in an emotional prison
And sinking deeper
Allowing our grudges to consume us and pull us further down
Controlling
Trying to maintain control over our lives through our grudges and resentment
Defining
Describing what our grudges and resentment mean to us
And we're sinking deeper
Allowing our grudges to consume us and pull us further down
Saturn comes back around to show you everything
Life has a cyclical nature, and will continue to bring us the same lessons until we learn them
Let's you choose what you will and will not see and then
You have the freedom to choose what you see in life, and what you avoid
Drags you down like a stone or lifts you up again
Life can either weigh us down like an anchor, or lift us up to new heights
Spits you out like a child, light and innocent
After life has molded and shaped you, it can make you feel like a child again, innocent and unjaded
Saturn comes back around
The cycle of life continues, and we will keep facing the same challenges until we learn from them
Lifts you up like a child
Life can elevate and inspire us like nothing else, making us feel childlike and full of wonder
or drags you down like a stone
Life can also bring us down, making us feel heavy and weighed down by our burdens
To consume you till you choose to let this go
Our grudges and resentment will continue to consume us until we choose to let them go
Choose to let this go
We have the power of choice to liberate ourselves from the negative impact of our grudges and resentment
Give away the stone
Let go of your grudges and relinquish the burden that weighs you down like a heavy stone
Let the oceans take and transmutate this cold and fated anchor
Let the world wash away the cold and heavy burden of your grudges, and transform them into something new and positive
Let go
The ultimate message of the song is to let go of grudges and resentment, and move on to a better future
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Jones, Daniel Carey, Justin Gunner Chancellor, Maynard James Keenan
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@thxlogofan1712
accurate lyrics:
Wear the grudge like a crown of negativity
Calculate what we will or will not tolerate
Desperate to control all and everything
Unable to forgive your scarlet lettermen
Clutch it like a cornerstone, otherwise it all comes down
Justify denials and grip 'em to the lonesome end
Clutch it like a cornerstone, otherwise it all comes down
Terrified of being wrong, ultimatum prison cell
Saturn ascends
Choose one or ten
Hang on or be humbled again
Clutch it like a cornerstone, otherwise it all comes down
Justify denials and grip 'em to the lonesome end
Saturn ascends, comes round again
Saturn ascends, the one, the ten
Ignorant to the damage done
Wear the grudge like a crown of negativity
Calculate what we will or will not tolerate
Desperate to control all and everything
Unable to forgive these scarlet lettermen
Wear the grudge like a crown
Desperate to control
Unable to forgive and sinking deeper
Defining
Confining
And sinking deeper
Controlling
Defining
And we're sinking deeper
Saturn comes back around to show you everything
Let's you choose what you will not see and then
Drags you down like a stone or lifts you up again
Spits you out like a child, light and innocent
Saturn comes back around.
Lifts you up like a child or
Drags you down like a stone
To consume you till you choose to let this go
Choose to let this go
Give away the stone
Let the oceans take and trans mutate this cold and fated anchor
Give away the stone
Let the waters kiss and trans mutate these leaden grudges into gold
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Let go x47
@agustinfandino8950
Lyrics:
Wear the grudge like a crown of negativity
Calculate what we will or will not tolerate
Desperate to control all and everything
Unable to forgive your scarlet lettermen
Clutch it like a cornerstone, otherwise it all comes down
Justify denials and grip 'em to the lonesome end
Clutch it like a cornerstone, otherwise it all comes down
Terrified of being wrong, ultimatum prison cell
Saturn ascends
Choose one or ten
Hang on or be humbled again
Clutch it like a cornerstone, otherwise it all comes down
Justify denials and grip 'em to the lonesome end
Saturn ascends, comes round again
Saturn ascends, the one, the ten
Ignorant to the damage done
Wear the grudge like a crown of negativity
Calculate what we will or will not tolerate
Desperate to control all and everything
Unable to forgive these scarlet lettermen
Wear the grudge like a crown
Desperate to control
Unable to forgive and sinking deeper
Defining
Confining
And sinking deeper
Controlling
Defining
And we're sinking deeper
Saturn comes back around to show you everything
Let's you choose what you will not see and then
Drags you down like a stone or lifts you up again
Spits you out like a child, light and innocent
Saturn comes back around.
Lifts you up like a child or
Drags you down like a stone
To consume you till you choose to let this go
Choose to let this go
Give away the stone
Let the oceans take and trans mutate this cold and fated anchor
Give away the stone
Let the waters kiss and trans mutate these leaden grudges into gold
Let go
@ThisIsVinecessary
Somewhere right now, some lucky bastard is listening to this for the very first time...
@JoelGarcia17
that's me... fucking out of this world
@ThisIsVinecessary
@@JoelGarcia17 You're awesome xx
@lukeswain1752
I just heard it for the first time today. I'm now on my tenth or so time. To say it's good is an understatement!
@ThisIsVinecessary
@@lukeswain1752 Borderline perfection, I would only make it longer if it was my work...
@lukeswain1752
@@ThisIsVinecessary oh yeah, I would agree. The only thing that I don't like are the odd time signatures. It totally makes it unique and amazing
But, at least for me, hard to follow
@John_Notmylastname
I’ll never forget this song. Not only because it’s awesome but because my buddy tried to scream as long as Maynard and lasted all of 5 seconds before he threw up everywhere. Top ten laughs in my life.
@j.prt.979
John Notmylastname 5 seconds? F
@ladonnabrock8613
John Notmylastname Haha! That's funny!!
@absentiabenertia5204
Lightweight..i get to 6 before i shit myself..