Forty Six & 2
Tool
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My shadow's shedding skin and I've been picking Scabs again I'm down, digging through my old muscles Looking for a clue I've been crawling on my belly Clearing out what could've been I've been wallowing in my own confused And insecure Delusions For a piece to cross me over Or a word to guide me in I wanna feel the changes coming down I wanna know what I've been hiding In my shadow My shadow Change is coming through my shadow In my shadow Shedding skin I've been picking My scabs again I've been crawling on my belly Clearing out what could've been I've been wallowing in my own chaotic And insecure delusions I wanna feel the change consume me Feel the outside turning in I wanna feel the metamorphosis and Cleansing I've endured within In my shadow My shadow Change is coming, now is my time Listen to my muscle memory Contemplate what I've been clinging to Forty-six and two ahead of me I choose to live and to Grow, take and give and to Move, learn and love and to Cry, kill and die and to Be paranoid and to Lie, hate and fear and to Do what it takes to move through I choose to live and to Lie, kill and give and to Die, learn and love and to Do what it takes to step through See my shadow changing Stretching up and over me Soften this old armor Hoping I can clear the way By stepping through my shadow Coming out the other side Step into the shadow Stretching up and over me
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Written by: Adam Jones, Daniel Carey, Justin Gunner Chancellor, Maynard James Keenan
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10 facts about this song
Album Details"Forty Six & 2" is a song by American progressive rock band Tool. It is the fifth track from their second studio album, Ænima, which was released in 1996.
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Song MeaningThe track title, "Forty Six & 2", refers to an idea from Jungian psychology about reaching a state of evolution at which a person has 48 chromosomes rather than the usual 46. The idea was proposed by Dr. Carl Jung and inspired by the work of Drunvalo Melchizedek.
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Band Member ContributionsThe song was written by band members Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, Adam Jones, and Maynard James Keenan.
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Complexity and Presentation"Forty Six & 2" is one of Tool's longer tracks, running for 6 minutes and 2 seconds. It's known for its complex and layered sound, catchy bassline, and powerful, emotional vocals.
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Drumming ExcellenceDrummer Danny Carey utilized complex polyrhythms and a double bass drum setup to maximize the impact of the song's percussive elements.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Forty Six & 2" was not released as a single, it remains one of the band's most popular songs. It frequently features in their live sets and is a fan favorite.
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Inspiring Cover VersionsThe song gained renewed attention in 2013 when a cover performed by a bunch of school children under the direction of music teacher Aaron O'Keefe went viral on YouTube.
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Spiritual ConceptsThe song explores concepts such as shadow and ego death in its lyrics, reflecting the band's interest in philosophy, spirituality, and personal growth.
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Recognition"Forty Six & 2" is recognized as a great example of the band's musical prowess and depth of lyrical content, solidifying their reputation as one of the defining progressive rock bands of their generation.
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Use in MediaThe song was featured in the television show "Paranormal State," further expanding its reach to a broader audience.
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