7empest
Tool - Fear Inoculum Lyrics
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(Keep calm, keeping it calm, keeping it calm)
(Keeping it calm)
(Fuck, here we go again)
Heat lighting flash, but don't blink
Misleading
Tranquility ruse
That's what I think
Follow the evidence
Look it dead in the eye
You are darkness
Trying to lull us in, before the havoc begins
Into a dubious state of serenity
Acting all surprised when you're caught in the lie
We know better
It's not unlike you
It's not unlike you
We know your nature
Blame it all on the bastards when you're blowing out
Shame on you
Shame on you, now
No amount of wind could to begin to cover up your petulant stench and demeanor
Calm as cookies and cream, so it seems
We're not buying your dubious state of serenity
Acting all surprised when you're caught in the lie
We know better
It's not unlike you
It's not unlike you
We know your nature
Calm before the torrent comes
Calm before the torrent comes
Calm before the torrent comes
Calm before the tempest comes to reign all over
Disputing intentions invites devastation
A tempest must be true to its nature
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
Control, your delusion
Insane and striking at random
Victim of your certainty
And therefore your doubt's not an option
Blameless, the tempest will be just that
So try as you may, feeble, your attempt to atone
Your words to erase all the damage cannot
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
The lyrics of Tool's song "7empest" from their album Fear Inoculum touches on themes such as deception, self-deception, and the inevitability of chaos. The song begins with the lines "Heat lighting flash, but don't blink, misleading tranquility ruse" which highlights the idea of being misled by a calm exterior that eventually leads to chaos, this is followed by "You're gonna happen again, that's what I think" which implies that the chaos that is coming is not new.
The second verse of the song "Blame it all on the bastards when you're blowing out, shame on you, shame on you now" implies that it is easy to point fingers and blame others when things go wrong, but in reality, we should take responsibility for our own actions. This is reinforced by the lines "No amount of wind could to begin to cover up your petulant stench and demeanor, calm as cookies and cream, so it seems we're not buying your dubious state of serenity" which suggests that we should not be fooled by people who try to appear calm and collected when underneath the surface lies chaos.
The title of the song "7empest" is a play on words, with the number seven representing completeness, and "tempest" referring to a violent storm, the song asks us to embrace the chaos rather than trying to control it. This idea is reinforced by the lines "A tempest must be just that, control, your delusion, insane and striking at random, victim of your certainty and therefore your doubt's not an option" which suggests that trying to control chaos is futile, and that we should embrace it rather than trying to control it.
Line by Line Meaning
(Keep calm, keeping it calm, keeping it calm)
Maintain composure despite the impending chaos
(Keeping it calm)
Remaining composed
(Fuck, here we go again)
Expressions of frustration and anticipation
Heat lighting flash, but don't blink
Warning of impending danger
Misleading
Manipulative and deceptive
Tranquility ruse
Feigning peace and calm to hide true intentions
You're gonna happen again
Repetition of deceitful behavior
That's what I think
Anticipation of deception
Follow the evidence
Observation and deduction to uncover the truth
Look it dead in the eye
Confronting and acknowledging the truth
You are darkness
Personification of the deceptive force
Trying to lull us in, before the havoc begins
Deceiving and misleading to cause chaos
Into a dubious state of serenity
Creating a false sense of peace and calm
Acting all surprised when you're caught in the lie
Feigning innocence when exposed
We know better
Awareness of deceitful tactics
It's not unlike you
Recognizing the consistent pattern of deception
Blame it all on the bastards when you're blowing out
Refusal to take responsibility for actions
Shame on you
Disapproval of evading responsibility
No amount of wind could to begin to cover up your petulant stench and demeanor
Unapologetic nature and behavior cannot be ignored or excused
Calm as cookies and cream, so it seems
Appearing peaceful and harmless
We're not buying your dubious state of serenity
Refusal to be deceived by false calm
Calm before the torrent comes
A false sense of calm before the inevitable chaos
Calm before the tempest comes to reign all over
Anticipating a destructive storm
Disputing intentions invites devastation
Questioning motives leads to chaos
A tempest must be true to its nature
A destructive storm cannot be tamed or avoided
Control, your delusion
Illusions of control lead to irrational behavior
Insane and striking at random
Unpredictable and irrational behavior
Victim of your certainty
Positive self-belief leading to negative consequences
And therefore your doubt's not an option
Refusal to consider alternate perspectives
Blameless, the tempest will be just that
The destructive storm is beyond reproach or fault
So try as you may, feeble, your attempt to atone
Attempts to make amends are futile
Your words to erase all the damage cannot
Words cannot undo the chaos and destruction
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Adam Jones, Daniel Carey, Justin Chancellor, Maynard Keenan
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LYRICS:
Heat lighting flash, but don't blink
Misleading
Tranquility ruse
You're gonna happen again
That's what I think
Follow the evidence
Look it dead in the eye
You are darkness
Trying to lull us in, before the havoc begins
Into a dubious state of serenity
Acting all surprised when you're caught in the lie
We know better
It's not unlike you
It's not unlike you
We know your nature
Blame it all on the bastards when you're blowing out
Shame on you
Shame on you, now
No amount of wind could to begin to cover up your petulant stench and demeanor
Calm as cookies and cream, so it seems
We're not buying your dubious state of serenity
Acting all surprised when you're caught in the lie
We know better
It's not unlike you
It's not unlike you
We know your nature
Calm before the torrent comes
Calm before the torrent comes
Calm before the torrent comes
Calm before the tempest comes to reign all over
Disputing intentions invites devastation
A tempest must be true to its nature
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
Control, your delusion
Insane and striking at random
Victim of your certainty
And therefore your doubt's not an option
Blameless, the tempest will be just that
So try as you may, feeble, your attempt to atone
Your words to erase all the damage cannot
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
A tempest must be just that
@joshgrant2269
Adam Jones just released 13 years of pent-up energy on this one.
@dougstubbs4351
For real. He took his playing to a new level over the years
@archstanton1161
Remarkable
@PetrisFitness
Fuckkkkk yea
@orbalturner6747
Spot oM
@temporarymomentary
He outdid himself. It's brilliant
@ericmichael1964
Currently still in the womb, and my Mother listens to Tool everyday.
Can't wait to be out there with all of you.
@freebird3298
😆 🤣 😂
@Sydebern
Ah, using the speech to text conversion while mommy's smartphone lies on her belly.
Smart kid!
@ares9684
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