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11 | Reviewer: Don't worry | 9/3/2008

I look at people's comment's all over the web and come to find out that people think too hard about something that is just music. Okay... nooww if you made a song that you put enough effort into, would you wan't people 5+ years later to keep on arguing over what you just made as music and enjoyment. Most, if not all songs from tool, apc and aloottt of other bands are worth every penny. The only reason I write this is because of the "i think" and "no your wrong" statements all over. I just find it hard to believe that years later people still argue over something they did not create. Interpret your way, but also give others the respect of how they feel that song. Your damage may be my gain and my hate may be your love in sense. Thank your god.

My Take on "Gravity" by A Perfect Circle | Reviewer: Charlie | 8/24/2008

I have the DVD aMOTION by A Perfect Circle, and it has Maynard's commentary on it, and he says that the songs are about the recovery process of addiction, the object of that addiction could be anything, from drug abuse to alcoholism to being in love with the idea of being in love. The album is named after the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, it is the "13th Step" or in other words an addition to the first 12 steps. The song "Gravity" is generally about the process of "surrendering" to the temptation that the addiction has on you and "letting go" and "going with the flow" aka letting Gravity take its effect on us. When you surrender and let go of the obsession you become free from the compulsion caused by the temptation of the addiction, and you do not act on the addiction. It is the only way to break free from the cycle of addiction, and to break free from future temptations to fall back into the habit of the addiction. That's my take on "Gravity" in the context of all of Maynard's commentary and my knowledge. Interpret the song as you will. Peace

it is about drugs | Reviewer: ed | 8/12/2008

the whole album the "thirteenth step" is about addiction for different perspectives, Maynard said this himself... "calm these hands before they snare another pill" Yeah def, not about drugs. "someone feed the monkey while i dig in search of china white as dracula as i approach the bottom" CHINA WHITE=HEROIN. EVERY SINGLE SONG IS ABOUT DRUG ADDICTION FROM ONE VIEW OR ANOTHER, its not that hard to figuire out.

maynard is amazing... | Reviewer: Anonymous | 7/6/2008

I think too much emphasis is put on drugs. Its not BECAUSE of drugs, its the effect it produces, the opening of the mind. I believe this song is about his own inner struggle with finding himself, whether through drugs or a walk in the park, which seems to be supported by his recent work (Puscifer is AWESOME)and an interview I saw on ETV. Regardless...why analyze him to death...hes here, and hes amazing..enjoy!

Maynard Fan | Reviewer: Anonymous | 6/20/2008

I don't think the song is about drugs. Maynard has been very clear about his use of hallusinogenics, and his distaste for junkies and regular drug users (The pot, Aenema, Lateralus, Third Eye).

If I had to hazard a guess, I would suggest this song is more to do with his mother's paralysis as also mentioned in Judith and Wings for Marie/10,000 Days. Perhaps he is expressing how he would feel and how he would need help if he were in her position.

Maynard is a very complicated man, but i don't think he's really one for a heavy drug addiction like heroin. But who, knows. I could be way off.

interpretations. | Reviewer: bk | 4/13/2008

one of the great things about this song is that it can be interpreted in many ways. something that comes to mind when i listen to it is someone with a serious illness trying to decide whether or not just to give up and let it kill them.
"surrendering to gravity and the unknown" could be a reference to dying (gravity as in falling and 'the unknown' as in death); then he says "catch me, heal me, lift me back up to the sun, i choose to live" meaning that for now he's decided to live. later in the song, though, he says "calm these hands before they snare another pill", meaning he just doesn't want to deal with the disease, and "drive another nail down another needy hole" could be a reference to nailing down a coffin lid. "please release me" could mean him just saying, 'please just let this end'. at the end, though, he chooses to live.
i think this song is one of a perfect circle's best. it's so beautiful and sad and amazing. maynard is a genius.

... | Reviewer: wcely | 1/6/2008

This song is related with Stinkfist, hope you know why. It's not only about drugs addiction, it's about every vice or sin people have. Ineffable!.

Too Sides | Reviewer: JPDunbar | 12/28/2007

Maynard relates to both sides of the story. He tells a story from both sides. And what fable tale has the attention of so many? Christianity... Uriel is on.

The Desolation of Self | Reviewer: Anonymous | 9/26/2007

There is a lucidity to the lyrics of Gravity, and at times an allusion to something much more personal. It is both somber and serene; a great work to express the depths of self-sacrifice. In this case, the sacrifice may very well be the choice to live.

Hmm | Reviewer: Alex | 9/12/2007

I believe Maynard isn't exactly the type to write the cliche` song about needing help to solve a drug problem. I feel like this is probably in response to an experience on a hallucinogenic drug. Possibly, but not definitely, Salvia Divinorum. The feeling of reliving one's infancy and the feeling of gravity playing a much larger role on one's body are both often experienced while on Salvia.

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