![]() ![]() Having gone the entire album never defining himself by anything other than his relationships to others, he's never had to deal with this before, and it's painful. Look too deep into who you are and you will absolutely come into contact with some things you don't like about yourself. Self-reflection is incredibly important, but also incredibly complex. Now that the journey of Lateralus is complete, and the hero of the album has embraced himself, learned to finally love himself, he is presented with a dilemma - how much ego is too much? ![]() I could repost the entire last verse of the song and explain it point by point but I think the lyrics speak for themselves, and if you're on this forum you've obviously heard them about 10,000,000 times already. The realization that overthinking everything really does seperate the body from the mind. Black and white, then red and yellow, it's like a soul waking up to the beauty of everything once you get past the petty garbage. The iconic opening lines of Lateralus and the awesome fibonacci cadence of the lyrics illustrate a new beginning - shifting the focus from attempting to get along with others to finally understanding that we must first get along with ourselves. So why do Lateralus and Reflection suddenly focus on just one person rather than two? It can easily be viewed through an overtly sexual lens and you could perhaps even say that it's a beautiful way of wording the beast with two backs (this ONE form, embracing you, pain is an illusion, we're gettin' our fuck on and thus we become one). Parabol and Parabola illustrate a sort of coming back together in terms of just two people. Most of the songs are pretty straightforward in their message about relationships (the grudge is fairly obvious, as is the patient, schism, and ticks and leeches - resentment, boredom, constant arguments, straight up FUCK YOU for taking so much from me, etc). ![]() Each one is about a relationship with someone (or something, if that's your interpretation, but that gets a little muddy) - all but Lateralus and Reflection, and here's why. Not one song is about an abstract concept like California dropping into the ocean, or an alien abduction, or an overzealous Tool fan, like their other albums. The entirety of Lateralus (in the regular order as it was released, not the crazy conspiracy reshuffle based on the Fibonacci sequence that people seem stuck on) can be viewed as a curving line of emotions towards interpersonal relationships. Holiday Dinner Parties: Bring the gift of meaningful connection to your next holiday dinner as thoughtful questions help unlock stories that have been waiting years to be told.As this is easily my favorite Tool song, I think I can speak to this, though it's best viewed in the context of the entire album so just skip to the end if you just want that answer. Handy Teambuilder: Build or grow the connection among your colleagues, get to know each other better, and get an open dialogue flowing through your team.įirst (and 100th) Dates: Get to know each other on a deeper level, whether you just met or are still learning new things about each other after months or years Journal Prompt: Turn to any of these powerful questions for an imagination-igniting journaling prompt.Ĭool Icebreaker: Take them everywhere as conversation starters, whether it’s a team retreat or any friendly get together. Thoughtful Gift: Beautifully designed and born to spread love, Coherence is a meaningful gift for a graduate, new job or promotion, life milestone, or just to show someone encouragement and support. Leadership Activation: Foster a culture of bravery, belonging, curiosity, and a willingness to create safe spaces for difficult but necessary conversations. Team Alignment: Build a group culture of trust, openness, and belonging to spark surprising connections.Ĭonscious Romance: Whether strengthening commitment or activating new love, connect with your partner on a deeper level. Self-Discovery: Explore your own truth, alignment and power using these questions as reflection prompts.įriends & Family: Bring meaningful questions to your time together for healing and strengthening relationships.
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