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By Pages:   1    2    3    Add Your New Review About The Song The Reviews about Schism (page 2/ 3) ------ performed by Tool Metaphor for Society | Reviewer: Ryan | 7/28/08 Perhaps he's using the "relationship" as more of a metaphor, for our whole society. Think of it on a higher level. Don't forget that a lot of Tool's stuff is greatly inspired by Alex Grey's art. And his art definitely has a deeper meaning than just two people struggling in a relationship... bla | Reviewer: Rick | 7/4/08 @ Zef S. Do you actually know the meaning of the word "schism"? Why else would the song be named "Schism" if it is about a thing like relationships gone wrong. By all means, I think searching for meaning isn't always the best thing to do, sometimes you just got to accept the message read. So thats one argument in favor of me and on in favor for you... but who would be right? My Opinion | Reviewer: Zef S. | 6/29/08 I think the meaning of this son'g pretty clear and near the surface. I think it's about a relationship falling apart because of a lack of communication. "no fault, none to blame it doesn't mean I don't desire to point the finger, blame the other, watch the temple topple over." Here he's talking about a sense of resentment that the relationship is failing, which turns into bitterness and self sabotage, as can be seen in the line "finding beauty in the dissonance" "cold silence has a tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion" - again, pretty straight forward. haha the meaning's pretty simple folks. I very much doubt it's a song about religion seing as Maynard is not relgious -.- I know the pieces fit | Reviewer: Adam Schneider | 5/23/08 First off to adress the comment below mine. Tool is not pure hate you moron. If anything Tool music especially that on the CD Lateralus is a expression of hope for people. In the song schism he's talking about religion as in dogma not one in particular but as a whole and how the fact that everyones so focused on who they think is right that we distanced ourselves from one another and have broken down communication between one another hence the line " I know the pieces fit because I watched them tumble down, no fault none to blame but it doesn't mean I don't desire to point the finger and blame the other. to watch the temple topple over to bring these pieces back together and rediscover communication." You see we are the pieces we are what needs to be brought back together. The Lyrics in this song and many other songs on Lateralus are about that letting go of hate and grudges hence the line in the Grudge where he's screaming let go! or the verses in lateralus where he urges you to spiral out and keep going. what he''s saying simply is never give up your dreams and your abilities are only what you make of it. if you refuse to accept mediocrity then thats what you will be. Ride the spiral to the end it might just go where no ones been spiral out keep going...seriously its right there in black and white for you to read its not vague or mysterious. you just have to peak your head above the bong smoke and listen to them message being said. Once again Tool is not a hateful band they do however express anger. anger and hate are two different elements all together. with anger you are able to express your feelings and concerns, but with hate you've already closed yourself off to the any other possibility. I hope this has been of some enlightenment for you. Peace Well.. | Reviewer: Anonymous | 5/20/08 Most of tools songs are pure hatred, like hate you can't really put your finger on. All of their songs have a really deep message that really no one can understand, but that's what makes their music great and mysterious. Watch this! | Reviewer: ribex | 4/9/08 Did anyone consider that the lyrics are much deeper than we think? Watch this: I believe that the base for this song was exctracted from the Bible and the story of the Babylon tower? Do you remember? the man kind in that time grew distorted and evil and they wanted to built the Babylon tower so high, that it would be equal to God. Then, God went angry and crashed down the tower ("I know the pieces fit cause I watched them tumble down, no fault, none to blame it doesn't mean I don't desire to point the finger, blame the other, watch the temple topple over". Also, he mixed the language between men (in that time all mankind was speaking the same language) so nobody understood nobody ("disintegrating as it goes testing our communication the light that fueled our fire then has burned a hole between us so we cannot see to reach an end crippling our communication", or "To bring the pieces back together, rediscover communication"... and so on... clear influence but broad interpretation | Reviewer: Anonymous | 4/3/08 title is basically how tool writes its songs. maynard's said in interviews that he first finds an emotion that aligns with the melody they create, and he starts by talking about a story or idea or moment in his life, but then starts breaking down the specifics so that people can take the song and relate to the message, instead of treat it like a lesson to be learned or a protest to be heard. Maynards intention | Reviewer: Lysergia | 3/26/08 Maynard wants everyone to interpret his songs in their own way and apply the meanings personally. There is a lesson to be learnt in every song. No one is right or wrong in regards to what his lyrics mean. What about this | Reviewer: ribe | 3/21/08 Did anyone consider that the lyrics are much deeper than we think? Watch this: I believe that the base for this song was exctracted from the Bible and the story of the Babylon tower? Do you remember? the man kind in that time grew distorted and evil and they wanted to built the Babylon tower so high, that it would be equal to God. Then, God went angry and crashed down the tower ("I know the pieces fit cause I watched them tumble down, no fault, none to blame it doesn't mean I don't desire to point the finger, blame the other, watch the temple topple over". Also, he mixed the language between men (in that time all mankind was speaking the same language) so nobody understood nobody ("disintegrating as it goes testing our communication the light that fueled our fire then has burned a hole between us so we cannot see to reach an end crippling our communication", or "To bring the pieces back together, rediscover communication"... and so on... what it means | Reviewer: choosing to be here | 2/5/08 schism means for something to part or divide. the lyrics of the song mean a lot. "There was a time that the pieces fit, but I watched them fall away." it seems the writer is noticing schism taking place. completely brilliant to explain and to understand Add Your New Review About The Song By Pages:   1    2    3