Tool why cant we sleep forever

As calling out for a miracle of sorts, because those two actions from those two would be metaphorical to a miracle maybe. Jesus wont u fucking whistle and mother mary wont u whisper I don't think so I read your post, i just feel like Maynard may be persuing another lyric that allows for confusion.

He seems to love being mysterious and undefined in translation. This is not an intrepretation, this is what the song means to me. Alright so a while ago I got sick of doing drugs and quit, I know I know my friends thought I was crazy too. For some reason or another I just stopped getting enjoyment out of getting high, trippin, and various other states of mind. I started to feel more like an asshole because i started to see other people acting the way that I knew I did when i used and I didn't like what I saw.

I also have other personal reason for doing so, but they are personal. So this song to me is that period of time when I was quitting and I was under attack, so to speak, for my decisions. So I see this song as kind of a live and let live attitude. You want to do drugs?

Fine, I won't judge you for doing so, just don't judge me for choosing not to. I always took "Why can't we not be sober? Anyway that's my little bullshit story. The End. Drugs can do good things for us but once you're addicted you're pretty well fucked. Unless you're Keith Richards as Bill Hicks points out ; For me this track is about the darker side of drugs. I guess the video is the best example of that.

That little dude keeps trying to hide his box of stash but inevitably he always goes back to it because he can't resist. I just want to start this over. Why can't we drink forever. I wish I could go back and start over so I could use drugs again without becoming addicted". Any addict knows the answer to this question.

They can't. If they do they'll become addicted again, that's just the way it is for them. I think its about drugs and the bad image drugs have and its like there saying whats so wrong with getting high and expanding you're mind. What about Christ's blood being wine in Christian communion? Perhaps this could have something to do with being 'sober'? Why do we have to deify people and get 'drunk' on their divinity? Etc, etc. Originally Posted by wearethestories. I think Sober has multiple meaninings within the song.

This song may be about religion I think the song is describing religion as corrupt, and that he wants God to prove himself to him. When he says "Why can't we sleep forever" I think he means like what you guys said above, that why does there have to be anything after death? There are a lot of possible interpretations I just try not to overanalyze it I see this song being easy to interrupt in many different ways, like alot of Maynard's writings.

Music is like therapy for me I believe this is one way Tool themselfs see there art as being. And I can see how each point discussed already can be tied into what is written for Sober. I belive Maynard had a specific meaning behind this one, but music can have different interpertations, if you can use them as a tool then hey, good for you.

Originally Posted by apctoolfan. Rate This Thread You have already rated this thread. Click here to upload images for this post. Sweat 2. Hush 3. Part of Me 4. Cold and Ugly 5. Jerk Off 6. Opiate 6. Intolerance Prison Sex Sober Bottom Crawl Away Swamp Song Undertow Flood Stinkfist Eulogy I will find a center in you. I will chew it up and leave, I will work to elevate you Just enough to bring you down. Those who cant function in their day without whatever their addiction is.

So there's my take. I'm not personal friends with the band so obviously i can't say this is what they meant, but when i listen to this song, this is what it tells me. There was an error. Best interpretation I've seen on any song on the 'internetz' ever. Kyuss1 on January 27, I have read a few comments regarding this song, and for once I have to admit I am pleasantly surprised to read some people actually believe in many respects that this song is primarily about God and the proof of his existence.

I believe the reference to being sober refers to those who are not drunk on believing and or following God. Maynard isn't "so deep", "so mysterious" he's a puppet, a pawn for the devil!!! The only reason this band is where they are is because they sold out to the devil for talent and fame!!!

This band will burn in hell unless they repent of their sin and turn to Christ!!! The bottom line is God or Christ is blasphemed in dozens of Maynard written songs, and it's no coincidence, or happenstance but rather deliberate! Wake up! You people who channel these songs into metaphors and other arbitrary concepts are choosing to change the meaning of the songs to justify the fact that you as well as I know these songs are in fact evil wicked and wrong and you just want to justify your lifestyle because your conscience bears the true witness of the Godhead and you are simply refusing to change your life to live for God!!

Quit justifying your wickedness stop serving the devil and see that these men in this band are evil and this song is no exception!!! They are puppets given fame and glory and riches by the devil for a purpose to lead fools astray! Satan is the God of this world, and whether you choose to serve God or Satan you are serving one or the other no matter what! Start paying attention to what these people are brainwashing your minds with people!!!

All rockstars promote and encourage wicked behaviour and sin! Be advised! Turn to Christ and repent! I once was fooled and beguiled by this band over 20 years ago, and now I know what they are and what they stand for! They are damning millions to hell!!! Ephesians, your retarded!!!! And even if that is what his meaning behind the lyrics are, that is his choice. Why all the hatred? I really like this song but it has a different meaning to me. When you listen to it you see the anti-Christ, when I listen to it I see struggles I've gone thru.

For such "a strong believer" in Christianity, you sure act like everything your not suppose to be. God is the only one who is suppose to pass judgement, and you thinking you can do a godly act is blasphemy in itself!!!

My thoughts stemmed just from my point during my addiction. A justification for using while realizing damage that is done during the process. But I'm happy to rattle cages with my perspectives.

However right or wrong they may be. Peace Love Bunny on March 02, Ephesians lol! I could start debating with you about your invisible friend, but it wouldn't change anything. It's just funny to see the hypocrisy: you so called "Christians" condemn and judge daily the people who your own Jesus was gathering around himself! Where is the "Jesus loves you all"? However I feel sorry for people like you. Luvanir on October 14, Although I have the thought that the whole "I am just a worthless liar The center could be your physical self i.

I don't know though. It makes a lot more sense in my head than it does on here albeit I didn't do the best job of portraying it but hopefully people can see what I was trying to get at. I had the same thought but I think you expounded on it much more proficiently than I did. You should really work at not being so indoctrinated.

Your little rant was actually kind of sad. Carcigenicate on April 15, I as a father of a 6 year old and a 9 year old, as well as a husband to a wife of 13 years Your post, it hit me really hard.

Because even in my drunkenness the examples you gave I remember like they were yesterday even though I wanted to forget them. I'm 31, I make enough money to not have to worry about financial things in general, but the question for me still remains "Why can't I not be sober". Its a struggle but you have just helped me and will continue to help me with my problem. I sincerely thank you. Piffix on February 08, They become another person because of their addiction and they are saying "I am a worthless liar.

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