Lateralus
Tool
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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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Written by: ADAM JONES, DANIEL CAREY, JUSTIN GUNNER CHANCELLOR, MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN
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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."
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Release Information“Lateralus” was released as an album in 2001. The song itself was released as a single in 2002.
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Album Chart PerformanceThe Lateralus album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant success for the band.
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Fibonacci SequenceInterestingly, "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.
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Inspirational ThemesThe lyrics of the song encourage listeners to explore their spiritual selves. They explore themes of transcendence, unity, and intellectual curiosity.
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Song LengthIt has a runtime of 9 minutes and 24 seconds, making it one of the band's longest songs.
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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.
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Critic ReviewIn 2011, the song was chosen by the readers of Rolling Stone Magazine as the tenth greatest guitar song of all time.
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Song InterpretationThe 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.
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Track Position“Lateralus” is the ninth track on the album.
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Grammy AwardsThe 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.
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Drumming ChallengeThe 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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