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"I dont want to pick no more, I'm tired of fighting, I'm tired of it!" Said every TOOL fan at least once! That's what happens when your entire catalog is a masterpiece.

It actually was written for Maynards son “My blood before me begs me open up my heart again”

Don't talk your reactions down. Non-musical folks absolutely have valid opinions. I am a musician and I enjoy channels like yours specifically for learning about what lands with different audiences

H. is an uderrated masterpiece. I DON'T MIIIIIND!!! Chills every time, man

Dude... H has been one of my favorite songs for 25 years ❤ When I was a kid I heard a bootleg concert album where he introduced the song. He said "have you ever seen those cartoons where the character has to make a decision, and he has an angel pop up on one shoulder and a devil on the other. The angel's gonna try and get him to do what's good for him and the devil's going to try to get him to do what's bad. In life it's not like that, a lot of times is just friends offering you advice, trying to get you to do what's best for you but not really knowing what's best. It's up to you. you have to make your decision... this song's called H"

H. is a gorgeous song. Jimmy is fantastic as well, when you get to it. 😉

Tool is so esoteric about the meanings of their lyrics and such, it's always understandable when someone thinks this song is about heroin, especially if it's their first time hearing it. After hearing that this was, in fact, about his son, and the feeling of being a parent, it seems plain as day to me when I go back and read the lyrics, and listen to the sincerity and Maynard's voice. Especially, when he sings the repeating refrain of "I don't mind." The sacrifices we make for our children, however big or small, always feel like no big thing, when we see those precious smiles on their faces. Knowing, somewhere in their heart of hearts, that they are everything to us. That being said, I'm sure Maynard steadfastly employed his usual method of being just vague enough that the song could be about 10 different things.

Tool’s music is so dialed in, it’s like a hand made, finely crafted Ferrari. Every live performance is spiritual and a journey. Absolutely epic.

This is the album where tool really found what they are about. And I think Justin played a key part in that process.

i believe that H. is about his son. His son's birth is forcing him to look at a literal part of himself and he's being confronted with his closed heart. his child seems to provoke this need for him to be a better person, to not be fearful anymore, and that the love he feels from his son connects them on almost a spiritual level and that his son's love is "considerately killing" his ego. something like that. any fellow Toolheads want to add to this, please do.

Polo, just imagine being 14 years old and growing up on this album. This album forged my developing neurological pathways and changed my being. I am forever different now, thankyou Tool. This has always been one of my favorite songs

I want to be there when Polo sees Tool live. Having seen them 10 times I'm not sure his heart could handle it. 😂 When you are in an arena and Everyone knows the songs by heart it is an Epic experience!

It’s fun watching this live in concert, when he screams “I don’t mind” you can hear the whole audience singing it with him. Very powerful

Lyrically and Maynard’s vocals in this one give me chills and euphoric feeling EVERY time I hear it! Such a masterpiece!

Goosebumps throughout, every time I listen to this track. Tool's the GOAT 🤘🏼👁🌀🌀🌀

H. is a masterpiece and integral to the Tool lexicon although it isn't a staple in their live shows, Jimmy is another magnificent Tool track that gets overlooked, even by Tool fans, it's integral to the Judith/10,000 Days story arc

Tool never disappoints. Tool never gets old. So many masterpieces that it's not even funny. Their music is so far ahead of anyone else, it's not even fair. Brilliance at it's finest.

Honestly bro, I found your channel from one of your very first Tool reactions, and I am glad I did. I subscribed after binge watching several. The variety of tunes you check out, and the energy in which you deliver your thoughts are all contagious. I wish you nothing but the best my man.

Great video. One thing I just have to say as a bass player that loves playing tool songs. Sometimes when you are giving props to Adam it's actually Justin playing up on the high notes. I like to call him the "lead" bass player because he isn't just in the back laying down rhythm. He brings bright notes and an unbelievable bass tone that leads the music at times.

You just put how I feel about TOOL into perfect words "I thought I knew but I didn't know music could make you feel this good."

I'm a classically trained musician who went to school for music and got a degree in it. I absolutely love hearing your opinion on these tracks (and some other reactors as well). To me, it's really interesting to hear the perspective of a non-musician and can even be quite insightful sometimes. We learn from each other 🙏

I've listened to this song over 400 times. I chose 400 instead of a millions because... that's flat out accurate. That drum roll into the crescendo at the end still gives me goosebumps.

For those of us in the ‘Army’ we get much satisfaction and delight when you get pumped for a track inside the 1st minute…coz we know what’s coming 👊🏻

the fact one of their older tracks is rivaling one of their newest ones to a new fan just shows how talented this band has always been. glad you are enjoying the ride, spiral out. keep the Tool reacts comin, the Tool Army is here with ya. much love man.

Adam is just an AMAZING riff writer. He has a sense for what sticks with you, what combinations of notes and chords draw in your attention. If Danny is the beating heart of the band, and Justin is the color and mood setter with his creative take on the bottom end, Adam definitely the chief composer and is responsible for a lot of the harmonic and chordal impact the songs have, the chords that travel up your spine, so to speak!

It is so badass to watch how deep you are getting into Tool. It's been a pleasure to watch your journey into the greatest rock band of all time!! I love it man. I really appreciate how much that you appreciate their music and skills. So cool man!!

this has always been my favorite track I brought this song in for my high school English class to share it when we were allowed to bring in one song to share with the class and we would break down the lyrics still to this day it gets me every time god I love this song

That fill you stopped at on the second chorus is what I believe to be one of the best fills to have ever been recorded. Danny is an absolute miracle to music.

This was my third ever tool song in 1997, following Sober and Stinkfist, and blew me away as it just did yourself. And that was prior to the internet.

I've been listening to this song and this band for over half my life and still get chills. I don't mind.

I had the same reaction to this song all those years ago when I first heard this. It just blew me away! Still brings back all those feelings.

This whole album is special. In my top 10 of all time and I have a very broad range of music leanings. From Metal to Jazz, Pop and Rock, Hip Hop, Latin Big Band, Funk and Soul etc it’s all good. This album thematically, sonically, and technically hit so well on every track. Even the interstitial tracks add to the whole.

That fill is by far, hands down, my entire favorite part of the song. It always gets better. It hits.

I picture this song as the classic devil on one shoulder and angel on the other. The snake represents Maynard's past selfish self, which is being challenged by the angel on the other shoulder, or 'my blood'. This fits nicely into the song being about his son being born and necessitating a change in Maynard's priorities. Also the line, 'what's holding up is a mirror'. I love this song so much and is always my answer when someone asks about an underrated Tool song.

Even though you've listened to a lot of their songs already, and think the songs you have left won't impress you as much, the one thing you have to look forward to is that the songs you didn't like as much will become your favourites a year or 2 from now after you hear them more times. I can't tell you how many times over the years that's happened to me with their songs, sometimes you just don't get the song until a lot of time has passed.

Seriously one of the best bands ever! ❤❤❤❤

Saw Tool live way back in 2001 the first time, easily the best concert I've ever attended and I've been to A LOT of concerts over the years due to working at musical festivals for a couple decades. Tool is up there with the very best ever.

OH MY GAAAWWDDD! How had I forgotten!?! That song is an absolute masterpiece!

Having watched almost every Tool reaction video on your channel in one day, the one thing I really enjoy is the evolution in how you react to their songs. The time changes you expect and those that surprise you, your reactions to Maynard's voice, the anticipation of Adam's riffs. It's so great to see. Over 20 years as a Tool fan, and they still surprise me, too. Just loving your appreciation of Tool and these reaction vids.

I've been a huge tool fan for close to 30 years. I am so enjoying re-hearing them for the first time with you! Thanks man!

I’m so happy that you’re getting so much enjoyment out of the tool catalog! This song gives the same goosebumps today as it did 26 years ago as an 18 year old! I’m loving your enthusiasm for these songs! Let’s keep it going! Have we done LATERALUS yet!?

9:02 considerately killing me explained My son is 9 he doesn’t like mornings…most times we manage fine…one morning I wasn’t feeling patient and made him cry…walked him to school with tears in his eyes and told him he will be fine…I can still see his tears and feel his breathing as I hugged him…im crying typing this even now…it kills you and you love him

Phenomenal song. Was always my favorite song on my favorite album from them. Sadly, hearing this and learning this entire album when I was young, I never even stopped to ask what the lyrics meant. It's something I rarely try to do. I just can't fathom trying to decide what someone else what thinking or feeling when they created it. Without the writer saying it explicitly, I just allow songs to take on their own meaning for each listener. Cant deny though, it does seem that the more people listen to a song with together, with a similar understanding of the meaning. The more power the song gains. For me it was always about vulnerability. Giving into temptation or trying not to. Realizing you're trapped and being fine with it.

This album changed my perception and experience of what music can be. It pried my eye wide open. And then each subsequent album sent me on a spiritual odyssey that has never stopped and will never end. Thankfully.

Bratha Thank you so much for finding Tool and then having the courage to explore this road. This whole album is incredible. When it first came out I could not stop listening to "Jimmy". The intro just got me. The interlude is really the beginning of it. Everyone has a different interpretation of what the song means to them and there's the beauty. Tool changes every time I hear them. But the goosebumps stay the same

This was always one of the top two for me.....and sadly a very underrated song in the grand scene on the radio.

Both you and the song are gems! You take me back to the late 90s, when I was a teenager and discovered this album one night in MTV seeing AEnima. I should have be gone to sleep for long, to be up early for school next morning. But I was craving alternative music at night. My head exploded, when I found out a band like Tool existed and it felt like a whole world was opening up to me, opening my 3rd eye on what great music can be for you!

46 & 2 cover by the O’Keefe Music foundation kids 16 to 9 yrs of age performing this song. You will not believe it. Thanks for doing Tool reactions, love everyone of them🙏🏼

From a lyrical, vocal and musical standpoint....this song is beautiful.

It always makes me smile when I watch people discover more TOOL! I love watching your reactions!

I remember the day I heard Aenima for the first time. It was the day it was released, a co-worker and I walked to the local music store at lunch got the cd, and went back to work. We didn't get anything done the rest of the day, we sat there mesmerized, glancing at each other with gobsmacked looks on our faces. You have to listen to the entire album in one sitting with headphones on, then do your reaction immediately after. I really enjoy your reactions to music I have loved almost my entire life.

What I love.. is watching people discover the MOST incredible genre of music and the best of the best TOOL, Metallica.. and being blown away by stuff I’ve listen to my whole life??🎉🎉❤

Definitely not about heroin. More about the juggling his life as a rock star and life of excess with being a father and how that changed his perspective.

I feel like an idiot. I have wanted you to do this for a LONG time. My favorite Tool song. I thought I’ve seen most of your videos but I missed this. I’m soooooo glad you liked it.😊

Man I love watching your reactions, you made me rediscover Tool. I´m just smiling along.

Thank you. Made my day a bit better.

It's about his relationship with his son. How he vows to be different than his relationship with his father was with him. He's killing the past, and opening up a better future. Connected. Changed.

We’ve been telling you about H! I agree with Jimmy & Third Eye being next!!

This was the first Tool song I ever heard back in 2000 during my lunch break one day in my sophomore year of high school. I heard it while I was smoking my first joint as well. I've been a huge fan of both ever since! Great reaction!

I finally figured out why I like your reaction videos. You listening to a favorite song of mine is the same as if I showed it first time to a friend. We all like to share music to our friends, but you actually listen to it and I can see all your emotions triggered by the track.

This is the song that hooked me many years ago...heard it on the radio in the middle of the night. Had to pull over till it was done.

Lyrically a masterpiece! He lays out like only Maynard can when his rockstar identity and his new identity as a father were at odds and they were considerately killing each other.

Bro…I’m a fairly new Reactor…and I’m hearing things I never would have listened to, or found…and it’s amazing! It’s actually exciting to have these experiences! I’ve been with tool since about ‘97…so I’ve been around. Love that you FEEL this like we do! Much love my brother!

So glad you enjoyed this. My favorite Tool song for decades now

“I didnt know music could make you feel this good”…. Couldnt agree more my friend…. Wait until you see them live 🤘😭

i love your Tool's reactions...I definitively love this band too since the first hearing.....It was 15 years ago....My favorite song.....It depends of the mood 😉

So glad to see you react to H.!!! I can hardly wait for you to do Third Eye. Start with the album version. Then move on to the Salival version. That shit will change your life onto another insane trajectory.

So jealous, this song and many others still hit hard but I wish I could hear them again for the first time like I did 20+years ago?! That's why these videos are so good!

"It's a tie" - without even hitting a chorus! TOOL is an all time top band with way more bangers than flops.... pretty rare.

"I didn't know... music could make you feel this good." Damn, brutha, I've never had it broken down for me that way. And I tell you , man, truer words have never been spoken.

One of the most hypnotic songs I've ever experienced.

My favorite TOOL track for sure. 98' live was the best show I've ever seen

Another one of my fav songs. So beautiful

H is the middle name of Maynard's first born Devo. This song is all about not living out the sins of your father. As Maynard and his mother were abused. He sees his child for the first time and it kills all of that in him. My personal favorite song from this band.

I told a friend in like 06 this was their best song. Last time I saw them they're STILL raving about it

They have so many good songs I feel this one is forgotten but it's always been one of my absolute favorites as well!

Ive rocked with u since day one and i love these Tool reactions, it takes a certain kind of person to get it and u obviously get it "i didnt know music can make you feel this good" was so fucking on point.

H was the the first Tool song I downloaded on Napster in 1999, back in middle school. I’ve probably listened to it 5000 times since then - it still gives me goosebumps when I hear it. I’m super pumped to hear the passion you’ve developed for Tool. Your reactions always put a smile on my face. Keep ‘em coming, Polo!😊

Dude-you picked one that I love! I get chills every time I play it--very powerful

Certainly my favourite TOOL song, was smiling from the heart right through this, appreciate ya

When ever I hear this song it reminds me of when a friend of mine died named James and I was in the car with my buddy at the time, when I found out, the "I could of cried then, I should of cried" always brings me back to that day when I hear this song and I can say I should of cried then.

Polo, u are by far my favorite TOOL reactor, im so glad u found them AND enjoy them so much, as someone who has listened to them since the early 90's and claim they're my favorite band, ive come up with a term.for their music to me....."beautiful chaos"

Third eye next!!

Thank you for sharing this. This song means so much to me. I love to see others appreciate it too.

Its about his new born son, "what's coming through is Alive" even more chills after knowing this.

After you react to the entire catalogue I’d totally be down to watch all of your second reactions to each song…. In the entire catalogue. Again and again 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I remember being 16 years old in 1999 and visiting my brother in California for the summer and hearing eulogy on the radio and immediately after work going to a little record store by his house called Dimple Records and immediately buying everything that they had released up to that point and being completely obsessed since

stumbled across your channel in a mashup of Reacts to Laterlus. This was my first ever rock song I heard (after sneaking my portable walkman / radio #Fancy) and tuning into the local rock station. That was when I was 12 or so, and 24 years later this song still hits & provides new meaning. Tool has been a rock, and a lifelong companion to see me through dark days. Really glad you enjoy it, and hope to see your reactions to some of their other songs. Eon Blue Apocalypse / The Patient. Those two have carried me many a time. Edit - just got to the end, heard about your playlist for Tool reacts & The Patient is the second one on the list. Gonna watch now.

I LOVE hearing initial reactions from first time Tool listeners!

That fill at 12:30, I suggested that in Rick Beatos video about the top drum fills of all time. Maybe not the most technical fill, but it hits so dang hard.

Heroin is a good interpretation to this song. As a Tool tragic I know MJK has said it's about becoming a father. As a father of 3 who has deep insecurities and difficulty with self worth this is one of the most underrated gems in Tools catalogue. This is going to be a long ass comment so either keep scrolling or buckle up The line "Whats coming through is alive. What's holding up is a mirror. What's singing songs is a snake". This line hits me like a truck. My interpretation is this. To me my children worked as a reflection of myself. To someone with poor self image they're a mirror to your inadequacy. You worry if you have what it takes to help them see themselves better than you see yourself. You wonder if either by nature or nurture you will let them down. This voice in the back the characters head is represented by the snake (also a biblical reference to sin). This internal conflict of your love for your child and hate for the self are "considerately killing" him This is backed up when the snake hisses behind him about the damage he can cause now that a life is in his hands. But the love for the "blood" before him means he can't run from this. There is a connection that he feels to the child no matter how far away he is or how long he's gone. A child changes you whether you want it or not The next bit that gets me is when he's talking about the snake being drowned. He looks into the eyes of his insecurity (which has died) and then to the eyes of the child. His fear fades when he realises that there will be times having a child will be hard. There will be tears and sacrifice but he realises that's ok. He doesn't mind any more because his love is unconditional. He has found something bigger than he is and his insecurity is now second to the life in front of him. Now I'm not sure Maynard has put a lot of detail into the meaning of this song in interviews (I don't think he ever does but that's what makes him so good at writing). My interpretation could be way off. But these lyrics are some of the most profound I've ever listened to

My favorite album & H was always my favorite song! It just resonated with me the same way!

maynard introduces this song in a few different ways, once he stated the old trope of an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other, one good one bad, but what if its just 2 different friends not really knowing whats best for you and your ability to distinguish good vs evil is more convoluted. my favorite introduction is this quote from maynard "This next song is about having children, do any of you have kids? It is amazing how much they change your life isn't it?" then they played the song

Tool cannot be denied.

I cracked up when the melody started i could see the satisfaction on your face

9:16 in. Polo "what is this"?. Me and many others, "THIS IS TOOL". Love you brother.

Best translation of the song I heard was, "... the hope to be a good father and overcoming past anguish and pain", the snake being the pain and hate, turning his piss to wine, hissing what his damages could inflict on his son. H is his son's middle initial(?).

This is my all-time favorite TOOL track. Whether you see a tale about heroin or an ode to his son it doesn’t matter. Your interpretation is more important than Maynard’s original meaning. Thank you for loving this song as much as I do, it truly is a masterpiece 🖤

This has been one of my favorite songs from the first time I heard it.