Question: how do you comprehend Tool (Band) lyrics? 

Answer: The new album seems political to me, Vicarious anyway. I'm more a music person and don't absorb the lyrics right away...so for 10,000 Days I've only had the album since 5/3/06 and really haven't focused on the lyrics yet. The drum and bass are classic Tool. I can't take it out of my car. I understand his pain and longing for a twisted relationship on the older albums lyrics. The band was very disconnected from their audience when I've seen them live. I understand needing people to keep back because they are freaking me out. Maynard puts out that vibe at 10 feet and in every song he performs.
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