WHO EVER WRITES THESE RECORDS IS INSANE! TOOL IS JUST DIFFERENT, DEFINITELY MY FAV ROCK GROUP SO FAR!

I love irony of how the lyrics criticize over thinking and over analyzing rather than just living and feeling the experience while this song is one of the most over analyzed and thought about songs out there.

We are not Human beings having a spiritual experience. We are Spiritual beings having a human experience

Tool is absolutely cerebral in both lyricism and musicianship. By far one of my favorite bands... Period

"You can't be a dumbass listening to tool" made me laugh so hard lol

The song is pronounced “latter-al-us” and just like all their other songs, the band makes the music first, then sends it to Maynard who writes the lyrics to complete the songs. To me, Tool is its own genre and they are indeed an experience. They also have one of, if not, the best drummer alive in Danny Carey. You should check out his drum cam video of Pneuma to see how amazing Danny is at the drums. Tool is a trip.

This song is a fu**ing masterpiece in every single aspect. Tool, every single one of them are masters, absolute geniuses in their craft. I love this band ❤

Tool and Pink Floyd are my top two favorite bands of all time. Saw Tool in the mid 2000's and it was one of the best concerts I have ever seen. They performed Lateralus and it was fantastic. Seeing Danny Carey play in person is a hell of an experience.

I interpret this as him singing about the importance of human curiosity. We always want an answer to things unknown(ie. New experiences). Instead of going in blind with curiosity(the innate urge to push the envelope, cross the line) and use our intuition to understand a new experience, we tend to overthink and overanalyze things with logic beforehand. If we only thought and analyzed everything new to us, we wouldn't have curiosity. Without curiosity, we would miss out on new and random experiences. Without experiencing new and random things, we won't have a developed intuition to help us make sense of new things. If we don't have the ability to make sense of new things, we would always fear the unknown. With fear blocking us from approaching the unknown, humanity would no longer advance. Embrace the random. Ride the spiral of your curiosity into the unknown, and keep riding it to the end. Maintain a healthy balance between curiosity and logic. Too much curiosity is a danger to the body. Too much logic is a danger to the soul. What's great is that there is no wrong interpretation to this song. However this song is taken, it is open for all of us to interpret through our own lenses...

The whole spiral concept is crazy, not only with the syllable play on the Fibonacci sequence but also just the concept of life and nature vs the unknown and infinity. This lyrics have a bunch of key details that reference life and birth, question your life till you reach the end in this infinite universe. Also this is my first time hearing Tool I didn't expect to have this wild trip but it was dope, I need to check their albums.

Vicarious is a great one to analyze the lyrics....rings true today...

Once again Stevie nails Tool 🔥 Perfect matchup

the spiraling he talks about is referencing the Fibonacci sequence as in spiraling out of control but also confined to the limits of the spiraling.

Right in two would be a good one to do… a bit more grounded lyrically and not so abstract as this one. This one is entrenched in new age/Eastern philosophy. Vicarious would also be an excellent one… very relatable to everyone, especially these days.

These dudes are the truth! There’s no two ways around it. ✌️

A very awesome song to basically say - trust your gut

You gotta put headphones in when listening to TOOL even more of an experience trust us

Saw this live. I remember turning to my older sister at the beginning on the instruments and saying "it's Lateralus" and her asking how I knew and I said "it's my favorite fucking song!" I'm getting chills just typing this.

Maaaan this why I respect the hell out of the way Stevie thinks! Stevie... have you ever done acid?? Now, have you ever done acid... ON TOOL??? Lol FR tho.

Tool and Alice in Chains just make for a great day!

Lateralus is my psychedelic anthem! Spiral out, keep going. 👊🏻

You have definitely got the right mindset to understand their music

This gets automatic like just because it says Stevie Knight and tool in the same title 🔥

Hi Stevie 👍🏻 hope all is well with you and yours bro ❤

If you think listening to TOOL is an experience you should see them in concert! They are about to go on tour! Spiral out!

I know every word, ive seen Tool and A Perfect Circle, I fucking love this shit!

Whether you are right or wrong. You had to think about it in an open way. Tool always has been on some deep shit. Love that band.

Let it in... Don't try to get there, since it isn't a "there" but inside you... and everything. Our tiny language can't compare to the real beauty of the center. The center is consciousness, seeing all time and all possibilities. Mushrooms can lead you to a window to watch the truth. You can only be a part of it if you let go of this world and embrace consciousness... Togetherness. One. Much love my brother. We will come back to the center. Let it in.

Ladder-Alice

bro you nailed this better than I could ever have explained it Stevie! That was straight up the best Lateralus reaction break down analysis on the KZfaqs! No bull shit! You just had your first Spiral Out experience, we hope you enjoyed the ride! haha So one last tid bit which Im sure a few hundred have already commented on but Im too lazy to scroll and read right now so Ill just say it as well. The spiral is referring to the Golden Ratio which is what the Fibonacci sequence is if you were to map it out on paper it draws out a spiral or golden ratio which is what we see everywhere from the pattern of the seeds on a sunflower to our universe! Its all a spiral! Tool is fuckin deep! lol

I've been waiting for you to dive in on this band. Lyrics and talent over 9000

That’s man! Love your tool breakdowns!

This video made me subscribe. I always enjoyed your hip hop reactions, but this right here is my favorite band of all time. This made my respect for you go even higher than it already was.

Thats dope u doin a reaction to Tool!! Love it!

Tool is an experience. Us gatekeepers know the deal. You are now in the Tool Army 🤟

Stevie deserves a lot of credit for this reaction...it felt like he was teaching me about this song and I have listened to it countless times over the years. Great job 👍

FINALLY.... been waiting for your Tool journey to actually keep rolling! Each song will reveal something new each time you listen to it, it's almost impossible to catch everything on your first go. like 99%.. so take your time bro. I'd say listen to the instruments first, then lyrics, then put the clues together. you're going to miss out on the drummer's work (Danny) :)

I would suggest going back and reacting to this song through a good pair of headphones. The sounds you will pick up will take this to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL!🌀🌀🌀

Yes!! Been waiting for you to do this song. Loved hearing your interpretation. Definitely about our human experience and meshing with the spiritual world. Realizing the infinite, pushing boundaries, beyond the lines of reason to see what else we can find, appreciating the beauty of this world. The power and connection of it all! Whew!! This song gives me chills every single time. Spiral out, keep going Stevie!

The song is about seeking curiosity, about following your curiosity and discovering beyond the mundane, beyond what the living world has given us to follow. Its a philosophy that guides the mind to the wondrous. Beyond the fringes of what we know, to find our higher selves.

Great breakdown mate. Credit to you that you can recognise and relate. Not everyone is that humble to see outside of what is staring them in the face.❤️🔥👏🤘

Every TOOL song is a masterpiece.

Glad to see you doing tool..

I just wanna add that you really should use headphones for Tool as it really enhances what you rightfully called 'experience', Tool's a wild journey!

Love where the channel is now but happy to see you still wanting to check out some tunes. Check Tool Pneuma next with lyrics

Maynard is a genius!

Music in general, but absolutely with TOOL, is best listened to with quality headphones. So many nuances missed without them. Also the spiral referred to in the song can be visualized in a graph of the Fibonacci sequence that actually is a spiral shape. It is represented not only in nature in many forms (think of a conch shell) but also metaphorically as you interpreted as journeying spiritually as you grow… SPIRAL OUT, KEEP GOING!!! 🤘🏻

Right in Two and The Pot....bars! I've been following your Tool journey, and those are amazing songs that you should listen and react to.

I've listened to Tool for about 20 years and hadn't really analysed these lyrics until I found this video. I definitely follow your line, I think part of it is about approaching life, whether it's the tangible (this world) or intangible (spiritual world), balancing between your emotional and rational way of thinking. I myself have become far too rational and thereby cynical as I've grown older, and try to get back to a more balanced (and therefore less cynical) way of seeing things. Anyway, might not make sense to others but that kinda resonated with me at this point in time, maybe I'll see it differently later in life. Thanks for bringing great content, really enjoyed this and other Tool videos you've posted!

Happy Wednesday, Stevie!!! Hope you are your's are doing well! Great reaction!

The first Tool song I heard was Jimmy. I was working on a dive boat off the coast of Alaska, and crashing through the swells with Tool blasting through the speakers is an experience that can't be measured!

One of my favorite bands Tool!!!!!Great break down

Very good Stevie. I think you are ready for Deftones now.

The Fibonacci sequence is a mathematical sequence. It starts from one, the next number is one, and the next number being two, creates the 2+1 which is three, continuing in this mathematical progression. That's how they found the chord progression. It began linking up to the Fibonacci sequence." The syllables Maynard sings in the first verse follow the first six numbers in the pattern, ascending and descending in the sequence 1-1-2-3-5-8-5-3. "Black (1), then (1), white are (2), all I see (3), in my infancy (5). 🤘🏼"Spiral 😵‍💫 Out"🤘🏼

Ummm…. WOW! In my opinion, you absolutely nailed this! I’m kinda dumbfounded… it felt like you were speaking my words! Yeah, SPOT ON!!! 💯

11:40 "separates the body from the mind" - intuition comes first through the body and if you get too mind-focused you lose touch with the felt senses.

To me, this song is about the process an artist or creator goes through while producing their body of work.

La ter alus. Lol Check out reflection. The last 4 minutes is gold. The new Opiate break is gemz as well. This song Lateralus is written in 9/8 using a hemiola poly rhythm in the key of D.

Yiu mentioned TOOL is an experience. You need to see them live, it’s like a religious experience and seeing god. Their shows will blow your mind, they are that good.

It’s soooo damn kool to see you dig into these songs. It’s nice to see someone recognize what they do. They really are just different. Definitely a favorite band of mind so I love to see this!

Man I enjoy watching people discover Tool both lyrically and musically. I'm seeing them live for the third time next week. This is getting me so hyped up. Thanks buddy! Subscribed!

Really need the headphones to fully appreciate Tool and all the power that they are.

Lateralus, using the Fibonacci Sequence is Pure Genius, just like the Early Orchestral Musicians that used it, Masters like Mozart, Beethoven and Debussy and in Modern times Tool! Stevie, where are your Headphones?

It’s poetry and meant to be subjective… just enjoy the wonder and art

Don’t overthink and overanalyze the lyrics. Just listen and feel the music.

Nailed it bro. Youre always so sharp.

YEEES! Love tool, love seeing new people who aren’t really “into” rock be introduced to them.

Glad you're checking this out!

Good to see you on the Spiral. TOOL Army since ‘91.

You hit the explanation of this song perfectly my friend 🤘

The Fibonacci sequence is also a spiral ...

TOOL is not a song, an album, a group, they're an experience

Dude I love that you have listened to Tool, bless you man

I've never been so entertained and confused listening to a song. Crazy good.

Maynard has his hands in 2 other bands as well. A Perfect Circle and Pusifer. I have been to two of Tools concerts in a 6mth time frame. They are an experience that evrrryone should witness atleast once. Their shows are great! Enjoy the journey!

Glad you discovered this song. TOOL just taps into something greater. See them when you can. Fuckin incredible.

Nice man, been waiting for you to get back to Tool

Realizing that Tools song Jambi was from Pee Wee's playhouse is forever one of the most mind blowing / wtf moments I've had.

Good observations. Thanks, man.

Love the Tool lyric breakdowns. You definitely gotta do the Pot. Doubles for days.

Dude, I've been watching you for awhile now and love your honesty with your reactions. I don't always agree but we all have different tastes. But I gotta tell you watching you climb down the rabbit hole with Tool was amazing . Like you I like a huge array of genres but I come from metal. I have always loved tool but never put much thought in it's meaning. I'm 54 and grew up with them. However I started to work on understanding the lyrics a couple of years ago but have not gotten to this one. And I didn't mean to tonight ,just wanted to see how you liked it and brother we went on a journey! Gonna sound weird but it felt like you were in the room with me trying to figure this shit out. I really had a blast and I've never commented on anything on you tube but felt compelled to let you know that was cool as hell and thank you.

Dude, love how you used your own mind to figure things out. Tool will make you do that to yourself. Great job Steve!

Fibonacci sequence or the rule of Thirds ...can't loose ... Yelawolf told me - " ...there's good money in a Pyrex measuring cup ..." 😂

Fibonacci code is visualized as spirals. I think it's even called a golden spiral. I believe swinging on a spiral of our divinity is a poetic reference to that.

The trick for those who are new to TOOL, the trick to going with the flow of their songs is follow the bass. You'll enjoy the ride 😎

Every time I hear this song, all I think of is Danny beating the ever living fuck out of those drums….🔥💥💯

Tool is the shit!! This is my favorite song by them

What I hope FOR YOU is that you lay in the dark with your best headphones, by yourself, away from the cameras, and listen to the songs after your reactions. Just for you. Cuz you are someone who I think will really feel it. It’ll take you somewhere. Fo. Sho. Like you said, you can’t be an idiot and appreciate Tool. And there are so many nuances, so many things you’ll catch every single time you listen. I’ve listened to Tool for 30+ years and still find new amazing things. Every time. Spiral out! Keep going!!!!

My very first concert was Tool at SDSU. They were incredible.

The realest reaction channel by far tells it like it is weather you lovehim or hate him ill take honesty over falsehood any day this guy absolutely loves music and i can appreciate that!!

I enjoy your insight good Sir, everyone loves Tool. Have a wonderful day!

That drumming is nuts

Interesting little take on this song. I think it references alchemy and the hermetic idea “as above so below” referring to the fractal nature spiraling all of creation from its main pattern. Also, the beginning from black (the void) to white (the light/stars) and then if it is also alchemy he is referring to or other esoteric ideas… they say air and fire were the first two elements to appear (air is usually seen as yellow, fire is usually seen as red).

Been waiting on this one for a while now since i discovered this channel. You do a great job with your analysis

Favorite song by my favorite band! Seeing it live was crazy

Samson - "Sincerely, A Tax Payer" get on it!

Thanks for being someone a kid can look up to. You hold no grudges no biases and respectful to all people.

There are many great explanations/interpretations/takes on this song by Stevie and the comments. I see it this way. If you just listen to the song and music (don't think about it) and "feel" it you will have one experience. A "vibe" if you will. Just turn off your brain and let that vibe carry you. If you listen to it for meaning. Analyze it. Think about what the words mean. You will have a different experience. More in your thoughts. Less of a feeling more of a "reaching" for understanding. Now I think about a situation viewed through the eyes of a child vs the eyes of an adult. Take playing at a park. Kids will think less while playing. Climb a tree, walk on frozen lake, lay in the grass, listen to the birds, look for bugs....they are feeling the park and their experience is different. As we age we tend to think more than feel. At that same park we wouldn't climb a tree because we think of getting hurt, arrested, looking crazy...so in our heads we don't hear the birds, spray ourselves to keep bugs away, constantly analyzing our next move. We are missing out on things because our over analyzing won't let us feel. IMO he is striving to feed his ability to feel the music more than write it. Because if he focuses solely on writing (the red and yellow pulling at him) then his music might miss the opportunity to also create the vibe or feeling of birds in a park.

Oh what's so fun is that it's still following the PERFECT fibonacci sequence in lyrics and timing...

Ayoooo Samson dropped get going on it fam!!!