Lateralus

Tool

About Lateralus

"Lateralus" is a song by American progressive metal band Tool. The song is the third single and title track of their third studio album Lateralus.


Year:
2001
9:24
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Black then white are all I see in my infancy
Red and yellow then came to be, reaching out to me
Lets me see

As below, so above and beyond, I imagine
Drawn beyond the lines of reason
Push the envelope, watch it bend

Over thinking, over analyzing separates the body from the mind
Withering my intuition, missing opportunities and I must
Feed my will to feel my moment drawing way outside the lines

Black then white are all I see in my infancy
Red and yellow then came to be, reaching out to me
Lets me see 
There is so much more
And beckons me to look through to these infinite possibilities

As below, so above and beyond, I imagine
Drawn outside the lines of reason
Push the envelope, watch it bend

Over thinking, over analyzing separates the body from the mind
Withering my intuition leaving opportunities behind

Feed my will to feel this moment 
Urging me to cross the line
Reaching out to embrace the random
Reaching out to embrace whatever may come

I embrace my desire to
I embrace my desire to
Feel the rhythm, to feel connected
Enough to step aside and weep like a widow
To feel inspired
To fathom the power
To witness the beauty
To bathe in the fountain
To swing on the spiral
To swing on the spiral to

Swing on the spiral
Of our divinity 
And still be a human

With my feet upon the ground I lose myself
Between the sounds and open wide to suck it in
I feel it move across my skin
I'm reaching up and reaching out
I'm reaching for the random or what ever will bewilder me
What ever will bewilder me
And following our will and wind we may just go where no one's been
We'll ride the spiral to the end and may just go where no one's been

Spiral out, keep going
Spiral out, keep going
Spiral out, keep going
Spiral out, keep going

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Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up includes drummer Danny Carey, bassist Justin Chancellor, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. more »

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Written by: ADAM JONES, DANIEL CAREY, JUSTIN GUNNER CHANCELLOR, MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Song Background
"Lateralus" is a song by the American rock band Tool and the third single from their third full-length album, which shares the same name, "Lateralus."
Release Information
“Lateralus” was released as an album in 2001. The song itself was released as a single in 2002.
Album Chart Performance
The Lateralus album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant success for the band.
Fibonacci Sequence
Interestingly, "Lateralus" is often linked with the Fibonacci sequence, a set of numbers in which each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. The syllable counts in the lyrics follow this sequence in the first verse.
Inspirational Themes
The lyrics of the song encourage listeners to explore their spiritual selves. They explore themes of transcendence, unity, and intellectual curiosity.
Song Length
It has a runtime of 9 minutes and 24 seconds, making it one of the band's longest songs.
Musicianship
"Lateralus" often receives positive reviews for its intricate rhythm patterns, complex drumming, and hypnotic guitar work, showcasing the highly skilled musicianship of the band members.
Critic Review
In 2011, the song was chosen by the readers of Rolling Stone Magazine as the tenth greatest guitar song of all time.
Song Interpretation
The band's drummer, Danny Carey, has said that the song relates to the human desire to explore and expand one's mind, one's capabilities, to constantly strive for growth.
Track Position
“Lateralus” is the ninth track on the album.
Grammy Awards
The album won a Grammy Award for the Best Recording Package in 2002. Although the song "Lateralus" did not individually win a Grammy, the band has won multiple Grammy awards throughout their career.
Drumming Challenge
The drumming patterns created by Danny Carey in "Lateralus" are considered to be some of the most challenging in modern rock music, making it a favourite for drummers seeking to test their skill levels.

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