Nena: "99 Luftballoons is the most cheerful song about nuclear annihilation ever written." A Perfect Circle: Hold our towels.

"The last ever dolphin message was misinterpreted as a surprisingly sophisticated attempt to do a double-backwards-somersault through a hoop whilst whistling the ‘Star Spangled Banner’, but in fact the message was this: So long and thanks for all the fish." - Douglas Adams

I'd like to nominate this as humanity's swan song. It's hauntingly beautiful.

“For instance, on the planet Earth, man had always assumed that he was more intelligent than dolphins because he had achieved so much-the wheel, New York, wars and so on-whilst all the dolphins had ever done was muck about in the water having a good time. But conversely, the dolphins had always believed that they were far more intelligent than man-for precisely the same reasons.”

I give this song a 42 out of 7.

The Answer is 42

More than 2000 Vogons disliked this song .... but we know what they think is good poetry ... ^^

It's pretty unsettling how much this song is an anthem for the end of a generation of people. Considering everything is linked to the 50's through the 80's, during the birth of the "Time is money" mindset, the cold war, the music video being set in a 50's period, plastic surgery becoming a thing during their generation...it kinda all works.

That upbeat intro is deceiving; what a powerfully mournful song.

I get chills every time he says "Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali and Leia have moved on"

I love how so much of Maynard's vision bleeds through tool, apc and puscifer.

I love watching the dolphins swimming. They are so beautiful.

APC song in a major key?! Wow

Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy and Maynard.The best combination.

I feel like this is the song that would play once humans get wiped out by an asteroid and the credits start rolling.

I CAN'T GET THIS SONG OUTTA MY HEAD! congrats APC you have brainwashed my mind!

Woah this was different!

The only song I need in my life right now.

Amazing how such a dark song can sound so upbeat

After about 15 years of fandom, I have just been able to see APC live for the first time. And this song was in setlist. I am so happy I can't speak. Finally this day came! I wish everyone has a great day too, I'm so full of happiness right now 💕

I honestly think this song is refreshing. I'm actually glad they changed it up a little bit.

The song's music was originally written by guitarist Billy Howerdel, and intended for his solo project, Ashes Divide. However, he often presents music intended for Ashes Divide to band frontman Maynard James Keenan to see if he has interest in writing lyrics and vocal harmonies for songs to become A Perfect Circle material instead; Keenan chose to use the song because he felt that "People are going to hate me for this one, so let’s do that."

Can anyone else not stop listening to this?

I have such mixed feelings about this song, it makes me so happy and also it makes me feel extremely sad. So bittersweet, I madly LOVE it!!! APC keeps on rockin' my whole life 💖

Its a grower. And im into the super dark stuff.. it has a very sarcastic vibe to it. Very solid

Always carry a towel!

The intro sounds like those stock footage corporate soulless commercials until the lyrics kick in. So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish

Love the Hitchhikers reference, the feeling of this being a continuation of Ænema (my favorite Tool song), Maynard's dry sarcastic tone, those perfect sexy harmonies, everything about this song and the whole album. This song has aged hauntingly as I lost my friend Leia to suicide. The line about Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali and Leia has a new, more personal meaning.

I never expected Maynard to ever say "Willy Wonka" in one of his songs

This song has been in my head for weeks now and I have no problem with that at all.

Day one -1 listen Day two -3 listens Day five - 8 listens Day thirteen - 21 listens.........

This video reminds me of my time in the Navy. We used to often observe dolphins swim in front of the ship like this. It always appeared that they were having fun racing with the ship.

This is actually a really nice song

I seriously have been listening to this song all day on repeat I can't get enough of it

Ahh..its a good week..just heard Fear Innoculm annd found out APC put out a new album a year ago.

And Now For Something Completely Different! 😎

I dig how the beat sounds really up beat, but the lyrics are really dark!

May your apocalypse come with the cheeriness of this song....

This song is so powerful imo, such strong lyrics and with such good music.. true classic right here.

People complaining about APC not being the same as before. Let me tell you somethining Let the artist do the hell they desire to do, you don't own them. I'm loving this

Ok.. this is different. "Not sure" about this.. Third time listening.. SINGING LOUDLY 🎶 Time is money, moneys time.. ♥️

the whole album is about something that is coming.. we are frogs in hot water and we dont even realize it.

Geniusz w czystej postaci!!! Dawno nie słyszałem tak porządnej muzyki. I ten tekst. Wow

"You may not share our intellect, which may explain your disprespect"

Perfect Circle new songs: 1st listen: weird, 2nd: interesting, 3rd: amazing, 4th: gold :D

The Anthem of 2020.

Gotta love the reference to the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy; thx for all the fish! 🐬

This song is melodic and haunting just like the rest of the Eat The Elephant album. Job well done, MJK and A Perfect Circle.

This song, this album, it's soo good. It was everything I could have ever hoped for and more. It feeds my soul

This has been stuck in my head for days. The lyrics are so sarcastic. "Hip hip hooray. For this fireworks display. Mind and body blown away. What a radiant crescendo." If you are listening to it in 2021 you have an IQ above 80.

Such a majestic song

Wow (Owen Wilson voice)

When you get into the lyrics of the song you realize how genious it is. Its extremely cynical and dark and actually blends well with the pop sound and reinforces the message with sarcasm. Hes celebrating joyous hearts mind and body getting blown away in a nuclear end.

Stunning......Nothing but love and tears from this listener

I really like hearing his voice in tender songs. It still has a dark aggressiveness to it, and it keeps those tender songs grounded in real emotion

This song feels to me almost unlike any APC song before it. And it’s great! Extremely catchy and upbeat, but with some dark undertones. Love Billy’s guitar riff and the orchestral touches.

I love this band, I love this song and I love this album. Brilliant

I'll be honest, I clicked this expecting a cover of the dolphins singing in the movie, and while I'm slightly disappointed that it wasn't that, this song is amazing and more than makes up for not being what I thought it was

This song makes me cry every time I hear it. I lost my brother last August and I can't help but to hear his name in the song along with all the celebrities we've lost. He loved Tool and APC so much, it saddens me that he'll never get to hear this great song and amazing album :(

Maynard’s voice gives me such chills.

Can’t wait to buy this entire album. Everything I’ve heard, I’ve loved.

The vocal tracks are amazing on this song.

The album is getting more fire with every listen. This song is actually major lowkey genius

My brother died on 2-13-18. We've been to several apc and tool shows. It hurts to know he won't hear this.

Damn this song is so different but so good that is what makes apc amazing. They can make a song out of their comfort zone and make it one of their best.

This song will not stop rattling around in my brain and I love it.

One of the best songs ever recorded for many reasons! Awesome

It's got a total jammin' 80s vibe and I dig it!

Maynard is a vocal master. Those melodies are glorious!

This song has been stuck in my head all week its my new favorite song.

So long and thanks for all the fish So sad that it should come to this

Eat the Elephant comes out on Friday, and if the rest of it is like the singles they have been releasing so far, man I can't wait!

Breaking News: APC forms new genre - Cinematic Apocalypse Pop.

This make me feel so nostalgic. And it did when i heared it the first time 2 years ago.

this song is a gem.

Lyrics: “Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps and flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali, and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry Bravissimo, hip hip hooray For this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo! Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe In an afterwind Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On politicians, fancy water and guns and plastic surgery Like old Prince and Brady's mom All the dolphins have moved on Signaling the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry Bravissimo, hip hip hooray What a glorious display Melt our joyous hearts away Under the mushroom cloud confetti Hip hip hooray for this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo Hip hip hooray Hip hip hooray Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe in an afterwind Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry”

Seems like a lot of people always cloud their own personal opinions about a band's new album by letting nostalgia get in the way. There's way too many people criticizing stuff through comparison instead of looking at something as its own thing. Personally, when a band I like that I consider to have a lot of talent comes out with a new album, I'm hoping its going to sound different from their previous stuff. I don't want talent to be wasted on the same sound over and over, I wanna know what else they can do.

There’s no stopping it is there? Are we doomed to collectively repeat these cycles?

What a wonderful song, remember me a mix of memories and others songs. APC definitily a awesome Band.

Song gives me chills

this song grows and grows and grooowwwsss!

This whole album is a masterpiece.

Just noticed this song. I love APC. It's just perfection!!!! ♥♥♥

I'll be buying 42 copies of the album.

I heard this song on new years eve last year and ever since It has been stuck inside my head. And every time I hear it just reminds me of the good time I had that night and get chills .

Beautiful song

This is a brill warm up drum track!!!! Generally really atmospheric rock song!

A strangely upbeat song about extinction, I love it.

I love how everyone know everything. Just let the music do its thing . It's not going anywhere relax

Really amazing.

Just been playing this song non stop. So good.

Bravisimo 👏 hip hip hurray 🙌 excelent song, beatuiful album.

A perfect song by a perfect circle.

this song is beautiful

This song never gets old

This song is perfect for a movie sountrack! I like it ❤

Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps and flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali, and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all it’s atomic pageantry Bravissimo hip hip hooray For this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo! Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe In [?an afterwind] Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On politicians, fancy water and guns and plastic surgery Like old Prince and [?] mom All the dolphins have moved on Signaling the final curtain call in all it’s atomic pageantry Bravissimo hip hip hooray What a glorious display Melt our joyous hearts away Under the mushroom cloud confetti Hip hip hooray for this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo Hip hip hooray Hip hip hooray Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe in [?an afterwind] Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry

this is an awesome album worth the wait for music that is groundbreaking...Maynard never fails to deliver, when he is ready....you cant rush perfection people. thanks Perfect Circle.

Beautiful

This song went from my least favorite thing APC has ever to done, to my top 3 in about a week. It's like a pop summer ballad from 2002.