Vicarious
Tool
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Eye on the TV 'Cause tragedy thrills me Whatever flavor it happens to be like Killed by the husband Drowned by the ocean Shot by his own son She used a poison In his tea And kissed him goodbye That's my kind of story It's no fun until someone dies Don't look at me like I am a monster Frown out your one face But with the other Stare like a junkie Into the TV Stare like a zombie While the mother Holds her child Watches him die Hands to the sky crying "Why, oh why?" 'Cause I need to watch things die, from a distance Vicariously I live while the whole world dies You all need it too, don't lie Why can't we just admit it? Why can't we just admit it? We won't give pause until the blood is flowing Neither the brave nor bold Were writers of the stories told We won't give pause until the blood is flowing I need to watch things die From a good safe distance Vicariously I live while the whole world dies You all feel the same, so Why can't we just admit it? Blood like rain come down Drum on grave and ground Part vampire Part warrior Carnivore and voyeur Still have the transmitter Synched to the death rattle La, la, la, la, la, la-la-lie La, la, la, la, la, la-la-lie La, la, la, la, la, la-la-lie La, la, la, la, la, la-la-lie Credulous at best Your desire to believe in Angels in the hearts of men Pull your head out of your hippie haze and give a listen Shouldn't have to say it all again The universe is hostile, so impersonal Devour to survive, so it is, so it's always been We all feed on tragedy It's like blood to a vampire Vicariously I live while the whole world dies Much better you than I
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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
Release and Chart Performance"Vicarious" was released as the lead single from Tool's fourth studio album, "10,000 Days." Upon its release in 2006, the song charted notably and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of "Vicarious" have been interpreted as a commentary on society's obsession with watching others suffer, often from a safe distance.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 2007 Grammy Awards, underlining Tool's reputation as a notable act in the genre.
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Music Video Creation"Vicarious" also has a visually stunning music video credited to members of the band, including guitarist Adam Jones, who has a background in special effects and film design work.
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Song LengthNotably, "Vicarious" is one of Tool's longer songs, running for about 7 minutes and 6 seconds in full.
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Use of Odd MeterThe song is characterized by a complex song structure, making extensive use of odd meter, which is common in Tool's music.
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Live Performances"Vicarious" is also a staple of Tool's live performances, often played as the closing song.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song incorporates unique instrumentation, including an extensive use of the Talk Box by guitarist Adam Jones.
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CollaborationThe song was written by all four members of Tool - Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, Adam Jones, and Maynard James Keenan. It's a testament to the band's collaborative songwriting process.
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Positive ReceptionSince its release, "Vicarious" has garnered positive reactions from fans and critics alike, cementing its place as one of Tool's most popular tracks.
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