Tool - Pushit (Salival) Lyrics: We've been trying something a little different this tour. We've been looking at one of our songs from a different angle, under a different light, so we can hopefully kind of see it almost for the first time. We'd like try that for you tonight, is that okay? We're gonna need your help though. We're gonna need your help and your permission, so we need you to find a comfortable space, that is not only comfortable, but vulnerable. I want you to shut your eyes and go there, and we'll meet you on the other side.. Saw that gap again today. While you were begging me to stay. Take care not to make me enter. If I do we both may disappear. Saw that gap again today. While you were begging me to stay Managed to push myself away And you as well, my dear And you, as well Pushed you away my dear I will choke until I swallow Choke this infant here before me What are you but my reflection? Who am I to judge or strike you down? But you're pushing me And Im shoving you And your pushing me And Im shoving you Rest your trigger on my finger, Bang my head upon the fault line You better take care not to make me enter If I do we both may disappear But you're pushing me And Im shoving you And your pushing me And Im shoving you You still love me We're pushing and were shoving And you're pushing and I'm shoving You still love me And were pushing and were shoving And I'm pushing as your shoving And Im slipping back into the gap again I feel alive when you touch me... I feel alive when you hold me... ...down Slipping back into you I am somewhere I dont wanna be, yeah Put me somewhere I dont wanna be Push me somewhere I dont wanna be Seeing someplace I don't wanna see Never wanna see that place again... Saw that gap again today While you were begging me to stay Managed to push myself away, And you as well, my dear If, when I say I may fade like a sigh if I stay, You minimize my movement anyway, I must persuade you another way Pushing and Shoving and Pushing and Shoving and Pushing me There's no love in fear. Staring down the hole again. Hands are on my back again. Survival is my only friend. Terrified of what may come. Remember I will always love you, As I claw your fucking throat away. It will end no other way.

"I think TOOL is like one of those rare moments when everybody is the genius." THE MOST ACCURATE STATEMENT POSSIBLE. The guitarist, bass player, and drummer construct every ounce of the music. The singer constructs every ounce of the melody and vocals. These are perfectionists. We may never see the likes of them again in our lifetime.

I've never felt an envy as strong as I do for the people that attended that concert lol

"the drummer was so bad" *sits up straight, blood starts pumping "you mean in a badass kinda way?" "yea" *oh ok, chills down

That last part after he says "It will end no other way!" is so fucking sick! One final headbang to end it haha

My absolute favorite song of all time. This version, too. The live version completely blows the original out of the water. Thank you.

Breaking down Tool lyrics could be an entire advanced college course.

One of the best live recordings of all time IMO

90% of Tools songs give me goosebumps girl you're not alone! ❤️

Sources say the New TOOL Album will be released between january-December between 2019-2030. Still trying to confirm that.

Tool - No Quarter It's a Led Zeppelin cover, but it's the best cover song ever in my opinion.

It makes me so happy to see you both discovering Tool like this. You both have the right hearts and minds for it. It's so enjoyable to watch.

Vin and Sori, Personifying the Left and Right Brain since 2018

This version is seriously one of the best *Tool* songs ever recorded.

If this song isn't a straight ten, I don't know what is...

I have heard this song so often and every time I get covered in goosebumps. Maynards voice :)

wow!that Tool song sounded Epic Live,Thanks for reacting to that Masterpiece Guys💜

there is nothing like Tool, they are brilliant

I think this song can also be interpreted as the inner fight inside the mind of someone being abused, who is trying not to become the abuser, for example, a child living with physically violent parents ("find a vulnerable space"). "The gap" is that violent mental state that the victim does not want to inhabit, but he is being pushed into it. If he falls into it, he knows he will kill the abuser, whom he loves and, that would destroy him (the abused) too ("take care not to make me enter, if I do we both may disappear"). He is pushing himself away, but the abuser keeps dragging him down the hole ("slipping back into you"). When you get beaten up, you feel pain and your body segregates hormones like adrenaline and endorphines, which make you "feel alive" and numb the pain. If the abused does not manage to walk away, he knows that, sooner or later, he will fall into the hole/gap and the abuser will end up six feet under. In a violent relationship like this one, there is not love, but fear. The growing intensity of the lyrics is perfectly blended with the music. That's a 20 out of 10, if you ask me. ;) No artist has ever made me feel what Tool does. Off this planet.

A Perfect Circle - The Noose!!

Every tool show i've been to Maynard was off to the side he dose that because he wants the spotlight on the band as a whole and not just him.

Maynard in interviews, especially in the late 90s and early 2000s, is a very different person than he is now. Humble absolutely describes the man at the current stage of his life. His family, his love of wine making, and his lifelong experiences overall, have definitely changed him. Also keep in mind he has always had a disdain for the attention "famous" people get, so he always used to heighten his personality for interviews and press things because of his hatred for them.

This has got to be the deepest reaction channel out there. Keep up the good work, guys!

Tool - eulogy

Everyone talks about putting a “super group” together. This is the original super group. Gods of music.

Guys, this song is a vast departure from the original version of the song. When he said be vulnerable in the beginning, he was saying to ditch the expectations of what you know about the studio version of the song because it's so different from what Tool fans know and expect from the album version of the song. It's WAY different.

Tool by far will be one of the greatest bands of all time. The songs are hypnotic and take you to realm outside of your normal consciences.

Have you guys heard Third Eye by Tool yet? Gives you chills it’s pretty crazy 😭 highly recommend it 👌🏼

Push it especially that version is probably the most beautiful song he ever used his voice in and In my opinion the best written one they have done. About 20 years ago at a show he wanted the crowd to look at this song in another way as in a love song and asked the crowd if you ever love someone so much you had to kill them

Tool is amazing live. I’ve seen them twice. Both times it felt like an otherworldly experience. I’ve also seen Maynard’s other bands, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer. Also amazing!

I believe Maynard has said that Tool isn't about the vocalist but rather the music, thats why he has taken a place backwards compared to other vocalists. If you are interested in their creation process Maynard explains it well in the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the last time he was on.

You guys really to see them live. It's a whole nother experience. No recording can compare to the sound in the arena. And the entire stage is like a huge work of art from the special effects, to the lighting, to watching the band perform in perfect harmony. Maynard might even throw in a joke in between songs. Truly the best live band I've ever seen. I've seen them 7 times live, and they keep getting better. The last show I saw was approximately 3 hours long. And yes, they all play their part. The 4 of them compliment each other PERFECTLY. I love the fact that Maynard sings in the back, so the focus is not primarily on him. His voice is more than enough. I can't say enough about this band. Just an amazing experience.

Tool-Vicarious

Bathory - A Fine Day to Die

Tool makes you stop and take the time to listen... you listen to the lyrics and feel the music. They slowly suck you in to their maze of musical genius, then you slowly ride the wave through the maze...you forget for a moment that the world even exists and you reach that blissful musical climax after which they slowly, gently set you down. You experience soooooo much within their music that you need a nap to recuperate lol

Love the fact that tool features the bass. They have a great one. There is no slouch in this band. My favorite band ever!!!

Type O Negative - Black No 1

Love this song and love this version even more.

As an alternative outlook on the love in fear thing: I actually saw that as the other person is afraid of it ending, and is willing to sacrifice the other party for it. It's incredibly common in unhealthy relationships based on dependency issues. The other party in the song is overly dependent, and that is suffocating, or restrictive (of motion as an example). Sometimes it takes drastic measures to break away from that, because they will cling desperately when you try to leave (hands on my back again), and threaten stuff like suicide (survival is my only friend). I also think Maynard is voicing both sides to a degree, or expressing the overlap between the dependent and the depended on. The pushing away and choking and my dear stuff all fits into both perspectives. And infant could easily represent the relationship as a product of two people creating something together. Love this song, though, regardless. Nice analysis.

SEPTICFLESH 🤘 SEPTICFLESH 🤘 SEPTICFLESH Portrait of a headless man (official video) Anubis Vampire from Nazareth Prometheus Martyr Virtues of the beast Persepolis Sangreal PLEASE! 🤘 And thank you very much! 🤘

Missed you guys! Glad to see y'all doing some tool again finally

Love the conversations their music causes. This version is so different than the original. We were past due for a tool reaction! Thanks guys!

Danny, Adam, and Justin create the magic, give it shape and form. Maynard gives it meaning.

Vin, you are so insightful as to what TOOL means and is about. Thank you so much!!

Saw tool during their 10,000 Days tour in Tucson, AZ. It was a religious experience. Their ability to consume and transport you to a real where the music is existence is beautiful.

I love the quote btw, "better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war" ... I am going to keep that one, thanks

MY DYING BRIDE "The Cry of Mankind" "She is the Dark", "My Hope, the Destroyer" "The Sexuality of Bereavement" "Your Shameful Heaven", "Your River"

It’s crazy too see utter silence because the music is a reflection of our world and the beauty it holds

Vin and Sori. This song brought me to tears and watching you 2 react to this tool song was amazing. I feel a connection to both of you especially when it comes to reviewing tool songs. I liked it when Sori said that when listening to tool she feels like she's home. I know exactly what you mean. I love both of you! Rock on! :)

I love how you model partnership, intellectual modesty, touching on a bit of everything, discussing art and ideas and feelings in even measure. You guys chat for so long without seeming tedious! Bless you.

It's one of those songs you have to close your eyes and enjoy where your mind takes you.

love it that you two are honest enough to talk for over 30 min. after the song is over. thank you for that. Addiction is real. this song is real. it is a bridge to healing. it is honest. Tool is honest that is why they are so amazing

Best live version of any song I've ever heard!

I was in a relationship with a lady who I’m convinced was a Borderline. She had no idea how to accept love. This song resonates with me. 🙁

The way she looks at him at "...both may disappear". Fantasy!!

I cant believe no one has said this yet buy when you asked "can he do it live?" THAT WAS LIVE!

happy to see you back on the Tool train keep it coming!!! great song choice!!!

I’ve been listening to this band for over 30 years now and I’ve probably seen them live 7 or 8 times. I’m not an expert by any means but my big takeaway was their complete dedication to making the music sound exactly like you heard on the record. And what’s truly remarkable is they can play a live venue in Sioux Falls or Manhattan and they always deliver high quality. If you haven’t seen them live, performances really aren’t visually remarkable outside of the fact that it actually sounds better live in the moment and it’s 100% accurate

You can't replace Adam, Danny, Justin or Maynard. Also every time I've seen them live was a crazy spiritual experience can't explain it but most fans will say the same.

You guys are great! Thank you.

Gives me goosebumps every time too. Hope you guys are well!

Simply beautifull to listen to you both communicating, conversing and sharing while the root is a Tool song.

to me the "fade like a sigh if i stay" line is losing oneself to a relationship, winnowing away into nothing. the minimized movement is the begging, pleading, pushing, all into the same spot - though the constricting AND making light of the movement are both interesting takes. the terrified of what may come of it seems like it would be the fear of the fact that survival is the only friend - directly related to clawing away throats. escape, sometimes, is the only recourse. fading like a sigh and allowing who you are to wither and die, or becoming sort of a primal thing and burning it all down, a self-preservation thing - burning out or fading away.

Hi guys. My first Tool concert was almost 10 years ago. Maynard has been off to the side while singing at least that long.

You two are an awesome duo!

This is legitimately my favorite Tool song! Back in the day I was a casual fan of their music, if it came on I'd listen to it but I didn't go out of my way to hear them. In '96 I went to Lollapalooza and Tool was the second to last band playing that night, the closer being Prodigy. The show they put on that night made me a lifetime fan, and when they played Push It that night, it instant became my favorite song of theirs. That still hasn't changed to this day. I would absolutely love to see this version of the song live.

Welcome back to the world of Tool! You took your time... But I'm glad you're back :)

So damn good. Like, how will I end my night tonight? Watching Vin and Sori react to TOOL? It will end no other way. IT WILL END NO OTHER WAYYYYYYYYY.

They had a guest during this song too. Aloke Dutta plays with Danny during the tabla solo!

You both reacted the way all or most couples will and should. Living and loving through tough shit together. Cheers friends!🤙🤘

this song represents the struggle and beauty and good vs bad in the on going battle of ADDICTION. its real. it affects all of us. It is so amazing to listen to. even more so when you live it.

A Perfect Circle - The Outsider

Thank God Tool exists They have become my favourite band

I just had the most intense adrenaline rush watching you two listen to this for the first time, yall had NO IDEA of what was bout to happen XD

Been way too long for another TOOL review. And nice to see Vin fighting the natural pull towards giving into the TOOL Nation. Don't worry big guy...you will still be able to rock out to Korn and Slipnot and all of your other favorite artists, even when you bow to the reality that TOOL is the summit of music.

The reason Maynard stands behind the band is so the performance sounds closest to the studio as possible. Reduces the unwanted sounds from the other monitors bleeding through the vocal mic as much.

It's sucks you in, and everyone can relate. Hitting the heart of the soul. at the right time. Who's never been in a place they didn't want to be feeling there's no way out? therapeutic. sometimes you feel like there's no way out. and this is what it's all about. Everyone has been there, but you push through it. As they're pushing you. Have to push through it.Relationships can be like two that love each other so much they're clawing at each other. Just reality. It's a constant struggle and give and take. Best rock song ever!

Glad I'm not the only one that gets goosbumps to this song

It so cool that you ironically posted this one year to the date of the new album's drop!!!!!!

Tool will always sound like Tool. They pushed music to a different place. It was a very rare and unique way of these 4 people to come together and do what they do.

The most interesting thing about Maynard's lyrics is the different layers and the number of doors he opens for you. For example you discuss the meaning of the song assuming it is about a relationship between two people. What if he is talking to himself? Killing a negative part of himself in order to evolve and become better.

Unbelievably good. Cant wait to see them live again.

my last relationship was this song...hit home ...loved each other deeply...but couldn't make it work...opposing forces trying so hard to find a common ground till finally everything breaks apart ...no matter how many times you try...going back knowing deep down, it will not end well. This song is my fav ...the live version from 1998 Lewiston is by far my fav live version. don't get me wrong...love this one...but to see him put all his emotion into it that night was/is just amazing...brings tears every time I watch it.

SUHWEEEEET!! I JUST finished Freewill!! Now on to even BETTER STUFF!! You are going to friggin LOVE this (I hope...)

MOONSPELL "Tenebrarum Oratorium [ Andamento I ]" & "Tenebrarum Oratorium [ Andamento II ]" from the 1994 EP "UNDER THE MOONSPELL" (not to be confused with the re-recorded versions featuring the 2007 compilation "Under Satanae").

Mudvayne - World So Cold

These lines can sort of encapsulate this song to me: I'm alive when you're touching me, Alive when you're shoving me down But I'd trade it all for just a little peace of mind.

Sori adjusting Vin's necklace was adorable. Not sure why, just was.

About goddamn time!!!

Love hearing his voice pushed out there in front like that

Fucking LOVED your review. Thos is a song I think so many of us can relate to. Intimate relationships are often times different degrees of this song. It also helps how good musically and vocally Tool is. Great job you two. I think having a couple do this brings another dimension to this song. Great work

A couple of live songs. It was a DVD/cd box set released around 2000-2002

Love to see this video and your interpretation as well as I always love to read what everyone else thinks about the song and the lyrics. The most beautiful thing about tool is: EVERYONE'S interpretation is valid in it's own right. Another reason why they are one of a kind and will always be irreplaceable. There will be no other band like them. Never before and never after.

Vin's reaction to the line, "THERE IS NO LOVE IN FEAR," was gold...utterly priceless~

It was fun to see you guys taken aback by some of the darkness in the song. Aenima is a very cerebral record with a lot of interesting themes. Cant wait for the live reaction .

“Words darker than their wings” by Alter Bridge live from the Royal Albert hall!

Tools music is a "TOOL" for you to use in life. Experience it and take it in and use his lyrics as a tool and the music as a tool to be vulnerable and learn to see things from a different angle

IT IS NOT ABOUT COUPLE RELATIONSHIP! it's about the relationhip between what we think we are and what we truly are. and yes it's a love relationship.

Sori’s reaction after the first line... exhale, head shake, and glance at Vin... it took one whole line for you to fall in love with this.

Glad to see you back with tool. Please check out the studio version, too. Even if just on your own time.