"There's no love in fear" that line and how he sings it is sooooo powerful

The live recording off of Salival completely changes the tone and amps up the overall journey, definitely worth checking out.

“And if I say that I may fade like a sigh if I stay “ just takes me to another place . Especially live. So many dimensions to this song. I absolutely love it.

It warms my heart to see you younger generation listen and understand what I grew up to as a teenager, absolutely awesome, keep rolling!

Been my favorite song for 25 years. Glad you are able to appreciate them as much as we do.

"it's a fucking masterpiece" I couldn't agree more. I have claimed , loudly and perhaps obnoxiously, that aenima is the single greatest album of all time for 20+ years. With Maynard's gift for being specific and vague at the same time with his lyrics I have found that sometimes there's a difference between what the song means and what it means to me. Another masterpiece is Puscifer's latest album Existintial Reckoning. They are touring now. The show is unlike anything I have ever seen. Thank you so much for the reaction

seen TOOL many times. this is one of my all time fav TOOL songs. in 96 Maynard introduced this song like this..........."have you loved someone so much you had to kill them to get away..........heh, me either"

"There's no love in fear" may just be the most life changing lyric Tool has ever written.

This song was recorded live on Saliva CD. They do a different version of the song and it's amazing. Please check it out.

Never underestimate the poetic beauty that Maynard can write to describe horrible tragedies.

Tool is one of my favorite bands and the album this song came off of is my favorite album by them.

Both versions pull tears from different places. The studio version is about the anger and confusion he feels because of his abuse. While the live version is how he struggles with his current relationships because of his abuse. It relates to the song H. However, that song is more directed towards his son and how he doesn't want to repeat the cycle of abuse with some Jungian references. The live version of Pushit is broader and deeply emotional.

One of "those" Tool fans chiming in again. As this is one of THE BEST SONGS EVER, this is going to be a winded comment. Amazing reaction as always and I can't tell you how much I appreciate being able to witness your journey on the spiral. This is probably the best song on Ænema and my favorite guitar work from Adam. After years of seeing them live I finally got to hear Pushit in concert this year and it was an overwhelmingly emotional experience. You picked up on a lot of the subtleties. My interpretation is that it's about a toxic relationship that you keep trying to leave, but the other person keeps exploiting the deep emotional attachment to bring you back. Then finally, out of desperation, you do something to cause so much emotional pain to them so that they can't bring themselves to even want you anymore. "Saw the gap again today while you were begging me to stay. Take care not to make me enter. If I do we both ma disappear." The key (I forget what it is) in the first part creates an ominous, uncomfortable musical space. It changes though, & you feel free. But then it changes back again, which I interpret as being pulled back into the toxic relationship and that uncomfortable musical space again. The line "Slipping back into the gap again" reinforces this. Then there's the slow, contemplative interlude where you're really taking stock of the situation followed by the amazing guitar section that puts you in that very sad, desperate emotional state. That leads to the full on instrumental crescendo with "Remember I will always love you as I claw your fucking throat away. It will end no other way." This is when you do something to utterly ruin the relationship. It's like "I love you so much, but I have to do this. It's going to destroy me to do it and destroy you even worse to experience it, but this has to end and this is the only way it's going to happen." Like you said, heart wrenching. Keep the reactions coming & spiral out.

One of my favorite tool songs. Really have to hear the desperation in the lyrics

fantastic song choice

I think this Tool band is going to go places...

One of the greatest illustrations of how TooL approaches writing material. We are all pretty familiar with watching movies. There's actors playing characters that deliver dialogue and camera crews that light the sets providing moods and atmosphere and cinematographers that give the audience a perspective to view the movement and action. And then there's the score. In the background, there's accompanying music. Whether it's a full arrangement or just a few string instruments providing tension or perhaps sentimentality and warmth, the emotion of all the things you're seeing and hearing are woven through a tapestry of sound effects and music. Pushit has several compelling musical breaks; divisions that correspond with the storytelling. On another listen, once you're familiar enough with the lyrics that you don't need to read them, close your eyes and feel how the music provides a score to the imagery. You can almost feel the rising tension. The apprehension in the beginning, like slowly waking to find the drudgery of putting one foot in front of the other. There's a buzziness to the guitar. An uneasy tone but the volume is manageable. It changes. It becomes violent. It recedes. You can then hear the violence a second time, worse even.. Then a moment of haunting clarity. A sort of tranquility as a mind is made up. The frantic, incessant, confusing storm that follows. Theres a feeling of vertigo as things spin out of control. Realization that there's no turning back. Confrontation. The terror of screaming resolve into the cold darkness of the unknown. And having it face off against you. It will end no other way.

The insight and honesty..fucking beautiful 🤙👊🤘

This is one of those songs that covers me in chills multiple times throughout it.

Loved the reaction Aileen. Tool was sent down to make some of the most powerful, beautiful and emotional music of all time. ❤🙏

I realize a hundred people have already told you to listen to the salival live version. But I’m just going to say it again. The first time I saw them was in 98 (fresh out of high school). But they played the salival version when nobody had heard it before. The studio version was already my favorite but seeing that rendition live when that was the one song I was waiting for, actually changed me and my perception of what music could mean to me in general. Not just with Tool but for all music. Anyways, I think you’re grasping how special these guys are and I’m here for it. Thank you.

Yay! Another Tool reaction!

This song just doesn’t get enough attention. I bet everyone has gone through a relationship like this, it hits so deep.

Tool is called tool for a reason. The music is a tool that's been given to you. A tool can't make you happy or sad or angry, it's up to you what you want to do with it. A hammer can build a house, break a bone or rust away; it's your choice.

🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟 Tool CAN'T make a bad song or album. I suggest "Rosetta Stoned" of 10,000 days...MASTERPIECE Aileen

The live Salival version is 1000% worthy of its own reaction video. Pull the lyrics up for that one too ... there are subtle but important differences.

Absolutely magical piece of art! Now, the live version is a must hear. It just gets better!!

Very thankful for this reaction Aileen, one of the best I have seen. Agreed this is a masterpiece, please check out the live version of this on the Salival album when you get a chance, it’s incredible. Much love and thanks again 😊

Damn, you’re spitting out these uploads!

I love how the “pushit on me” sort of becomes “put shit on me” as the song goes along. Both seem appropriate in the context.

TOOL rule! I seen them for the first time here in Dublin, Ireland back in May of this year and they were absolutely incredible. It was their first show in 16 years and I'm so happy I went.

This record came out when I was a freshman in high school. My dad used to hit me (not like most kids parents hit them), and scream at me, and tell me what a piece of shit I was going to grow up to be. Though this song is about a different kind of relationship, I remember feeling a totally bizarre mixture of love, fear, and violent rage towards him back then. It stopped when I was eighteen and we finally had an actual fist fight that ended badly for him. This record, and this song in particular at the time, were absolutely huge for me 26 years ago.

Aileen, you get to double dip with this one. There is an amazing live re-imagining of this song on Salival that is perhaps Maynard's most impressive vocal performance. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!

Never miss the tool reactions. I love ur open mindedness to them and allow yourself to be taken on the journey. I feel u are ready for the holy trilogy now. 😏 "Disposition" "Reflection" "Triad" In one sitting. Kinda meant to be done in order.

dang this girl is on it! this Tool reaction was great!!

Can’t remember exactly when but I saw them on the original aenima tour in a fairly small club called “Metro” in Perth, Australia. To this day the best gig I’ve ever seen. I didn’t even know them as a band that well at that point but they opened with a medley of “Prison sex” and “Third Eye”. I remember standing on the top balcony of the club looking down on them when Maynard sprung into the chorus for “Third eye”. My whole body broke out in chills. I’ve never had a live experience like that since.

I absolutely love your Tool reactions. It's been so long! Everybody is right, you should definitely check out the live salival version. It really showcases Maynard's vocal range. Totally different vibes.

Tool army rejoiced. Great reaction

This was my favorite tool song for like 8 years. I love to see how much you like it. I think its underappreciated.

Can’t believe your haven’t done vicarious by now. Such a great song.

Must, must listen to this live version.

“Rest your trigger on on my finger. Bang my head upon the fault line” lyrically simply amazing

Edit: “fucking masterpiece “ said it perfectly. About a dysfunctional relationship with mother of his child. Which is a recurring theme on album - H is son’s middle name and learning growth and evolution in 46 &2. This song is top 3 TOOL song for me. And better than overrated live version that 99% incognizant ppl will comment the same thing over to listen to instead of enjoying this song. Middle eastern vibe throughout incredibly hypnotic

As always, a fantastic reaction from you. I really enjoy your take on what the songs are alluding to. I recommend listening to pushit Salival live version, it's the same song but completely different in terms of instrumental and meaning. 🤘🤘

Tool was my first live concert from a major band, saw them in 98. This song had such an intense effect on the crowd, and at times It was very scary lol. I remember coming out of this conert a changed person.

I really love this song. It hurts to listen to if you have been through a similar experience to the lyrics, but it really touches your soul.

I can’t help to admire the beauty you display when your empathic side feels………just feels. Your minds eye can see the emotions and you see beauty in it regardless of context.

Wow, I absolutely dig how much you get Tool and enjoy them. Awesome.

this entire recording is brilliant and dare I say Tool at its best ...

I love how you explain your feelings about music so many feel the same way ! Your voice Is amazing 10 of 10 😉

Once the Tool fangs get ya there is no coming back. Tool is so amazing one of my fav. bands of all time. Glad you like them!!

Top 3 favorite tool tracks. Most epic ending.

Saw them live last tour an got to hear 2 my favorite screams in same night grudge an push it. was insane an was exactly what u were thinking it was gonna be ate few veggies 🍄🍄best show ever been to..Hope they go on tour this year coming up gotta hear them live an still waitin hear jambi live. Awesome vid as always✌️🖤🖤🖤🤘Hope u make it to Eulogy or Bottom You won't be disappointed..

Great reaction let's do them all please

Your beauty brought me to your channel , your passion and knowledge for music keeps me here , the combination of all those things has me excited for the future . you are cool to " hang out " with

Happy Thanks Giving!!!!! That is the joy of Music, it moves the soul in different ways for different people. I believe the verses are more metaphorical in that it is an ideology, or some religious system being portrayed. These guys are amazing and are philosophical in their songs, the instruments are superb as well. Tool is a band multiple generations can learn to appreciate and enjoy. Hope you have a good Thanks giving week!

Loving the Tool reacts. If you get the chance, you should definitely check out Maynard's other projects, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer. Different vibes but still amazing

Please keep tool going!! You’ll love it

These are the best Tool reaction videos you'll find on KZfaq. Just love 'em, keep it up!!

Aileen, as others have said. The live version from salival is really good too. A great way to listen to it a second time

The Live Version is great and totally different from the Official one !

Joining in on the chorus of you must listen to the Salival version. Takes it to a new level - if that’s even possible 🙌🏻

You still have one of the star songs of tool pending, “Vicarious”

love it! thank you for the real raw emotional reaction! happy thanksgiving and def more tool plz :)

Hi. I just started watching your videos, 1 tool song you really need to watch is "Vicarious", the other is "Rosetta Stoned". Both great. Keep up with the Tool songs, you can never get enough. Lol

You’re right. A fn masterpiece. It’s been my fav track for a long time. I think it’s Maynard’s love song about a toxic relationship. They keep getting drawn back to each other but they both know how toxic it is. He tries to leave but gets coerced back for the sex. But he knows it will ruin them both. He does it anyways and they both end up dead. Such a classic love story hey lol Anyways loved ur take. I prefer the studio over the Salival. It’s pretty cool but the studio is perfection imo. It’s so satisfying to see someone not only get it.. but appreciate it like u do. Keep goin girl

One of my all time favorites from Tool! Great reaction!

My favorite TOOL song! Really enjoyed your reaction 🔥 🤘🏼

I love all my fellow Tool fans searching Tool reaction videos chasing the high of that beloved first experience.

This song crushes me every fucking time. It never fails. Great video.

As much as You were blown away by listening to this album version, just wait until You hear it's 'live' twin brother version form the Salival EP. We probably sound like we're repeating ourselves, but You will not be disappointed - keep Toolin' away Aileen, great content. Thumbs up from an 43 yo Tool fan from Serbia!

Quite possibly my favorite TOOL song. Getting to see them perform it live this year was an honor.

My favorite tool song!!! I just stopped what I’m doing to watch this.

Highlight of my Tool history was seeing them play the alternate version in Portland Maine in 2001 nine days after 9-11! My second Tool show! Absolutely mind bending!

The Salival version will blow your mind! 🔥

Maybe the best experience i ever had with music in my life was stumbling across the Salival version of this song back in late 2000 when it was released. I truly went on an out of body experience. To this day when i put that song on my headphones and just close my eyes i still go to that place.

You are so soothing to watch. I love how you feel it all but stay strong. This is my favorite TOOL song. It is so raw and primitive. The entire undertow album is amazing. ‘Undertow’ is my second favorite song. Have you ever listened to Silversun Pickups? ❤ Happy New Year Lovely!

You look sad I wish I could comfort you. Whatever happens in life I feel your pain. Lost a lot of loved ones over the years. This is Tools best album by a lot of Tool fans. They do bring emotions out in ppl.

When I hear this, in still unable to hold the tears back. Insanely deep.

You have to do vicarious…it’s amazing and of course you have to do the salvail version of pushit

Theres no love in fear! It has to be one of if not my favorite lines from TooL. And yes I realize that is a bold statement but it's so true and powerful and needed to be shouted out loud.

The stankface is real from you. Good. You get it. Bravo. And you get THE NOTE, the clarity across your face when you heard it. Excellent

Good to have heard the album track first

Absolutely love your reactions, your perspective is always appreciated. Not only is there another version of Pushit on the live Salival release that changes the tone of the song in a beautiful way, there is also a video of them playing live usually titled "Push it: The Fan incident." That I'd love to see your reaction. Basically a fan jumps on stage and Maynard didn't want to share his stage. F around and find out. If you didn't know Maynard wrestled in his youth and has kept up his Brazillian Jujitsu training over the years. While I don't condone violence Maynard's takedown was controlled. He continues to belt the song out while performing a submission. It also makes you think about the lyrics of this particular song in a bit of a different way. (Video quality isn't the best and there is some time spent in darkness but definitely worth a watch.)

Ive seen Tool several times but the Las Vegas show was by far my favorite. They also played "Pushit" at that concert and the sound was insane.

live version is so good

"It's a fucking masterpiece". Truer words were seldom spoken. In an amazing catalogue, Pushit is still one of the best, IMO.

Tool takes everyone on such a journey and everyone can relate to it. great reaction. If you're gonna keep doing tool, Right In Two, Rosetta Stoned and HWAP are dam good

Welcome sister. Keep it coming.

Such a powerful and emotional song I’ve been waiting for you to react too!!! Gotta react to the alternate live version from Salival it’s just as great and different from the original

I’ve watched dozens of people react to tool, and you’re by far the most articulate. I’ve been impacted by their songs for a few decades, and pushit has always been a favorite. I’ve contemplated its meaning many times, but as you said, it’s open for interpretation. The more I’ve sat with the song, I believe that it has a nuanced context - the individual’s internal battle with their ego, or the persona they are in love with. Talking to the ego, “don’t let me enter, or we both change.” And “claw your throat away” is to claw away the voice box, voice in your head / ego delusion. (Also consider, same album, 46 & 2/shadow work and third eye’s lyrics about “so good to see you, I miss you so much.” As in the true self - because Psychedelics dissolve the ego.)

Was watching one of your perfect Circle reactions at red rocks, you seemed to enjoy that one you need to do when the Levee breaks at red rocks by perfect circle I believe you'll really like that it's beautiful.

Finally!!! Hahaha told ya 😂 now Eulogy

This song is a masterpiece in the studio. If you want to take it another notch higher, listen to the Salival version of this.

I love the drums!! Danny Carey 🤟🏻

One of the best songs ever created.

The album stayed in my car stereo for months. Drove my friends nuts.

That was a good reaction.. that song touches many many many people

“If when I say I might fade like a sigh of if I stay” 🔥

I won't be the first to say this, but now the Salival version of Pushit, please.