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Band Name Origins:
- It's an acronym for To Orally Obfuscate Leviathan. Submitted by: draztik
- There are in fact two sides to the name. The first is, the story about the band not liking people that can't think for themselves and are just "tools" on puppet strings for whoever they are following (Think for yourself, question authority!!!). This is totally true. The other theory, also very true, is that Maynard is a firm believer in and studies Lahcyrmology, the philosophy by which one cries and the tears represent troubles leaving the body and a natural cleansing of the soul. The band took that and want their music to be a teaching "tool" for understanding the philosophy. This is evident since each album (even Opiate) has some reference to water. Submitted by: GrAyMiSt
Why the Name is Stupid:
- Apparently, you have to be one to join the band. Submitted by: J.C.
Song Titles Not Used as Lyrics:
Song Name | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Forty-Six & 2" | My shadow...my shadow...changes... - Jonathan S. |
| "Ænima" | Probably the most repeated line is, "Learn to swim." - Jonathan S. |
| "Prison Sex" | Another instance where the title fits the song so much, it doesn't need to be sung in the lyrics. - Robert Plant Food |
| "Stinkfist" | Many radio stations found the title, which is not found within the song's lyrics, to be offensive. They had their air personalities introduce the song as "Song #1" (or something similar), because it was the first song on the "Aenima" CD. - Karen Black Sabbath |
New Band Names:
New Name | Why It's Better | Submitter Name |
| Cryptic Rebellion | I know it's not similar to Tool. It fits better. | Chazm |
| Stool | Because their new album sounds like more like sitting down than headbangin' | The Scion of the Storms |
| Wrench | They are a tyt band, but they should be more descriptive. Pick a tool that can hurt some one. | S.T.G. |
Better Names for Current Songs:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "Jism" | "Schism" | Kaylie L |
| "Spasm" | "Schisim" | Steve-O |
| "Drunk" | "Sober" | Aaerni |
| "Homer" | "Sober" | S.T.G. |
| "Stitch 'Em" | "Schism" | J.C. |
There are additional Tool new song names available. | ||
Literally Impossible Song Titles:
Song/Performer | Comment | Submitter Name |
| "Third Eye," | No one has three eyes | Chazm |
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | Comments & Submittor Name |
| "Do You Know What They Do To Guys Like Us In Prison" | "Prison Sex," Tool | A very concise and to the point answer - William |
| "The Patient" | "The Nurse Who Loved Me," A Perfect Circle | Josh |
Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"The Po" originally "The Pot"
An ode to that Italian river
Tiffany Carriker
Add a Letter To a Song Title:
"Somber" originally "Sober"
Adrienne Schnell
Change a Letter In a Song Title:
"Prison Hex" originally "Prison Sex"
Jennifer Howard
"Massage to Harry Manback" originally "Message to Harry Manback"
Ewwww!!
Josh
"Poison Sex" originally "Prison Sex"
Naomi Swanson
"Schist" originally "Schism"
Some kind of rock
i am the viod
Song Parodies:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Lateralus" | "Spiral Out" | Idlepunk2020 |
| "Ænema" | "Miami Iminami" | Red Rebel |
| "Schism" | "شِقَاق" | Red Rebel |
| "Sober" | "Sober" | LODweed |
| "Schizm" | "Rythms" | DarkJon64 |
| "Stinkfist" | "Self Mutilation" | Bradley |
| "Schism" | "Dedicated Fan's Plea" | S.T.G. |
| "Sober" | "Homer" | S.T.G. |
| "Schism" | "Thingamabob" | Tman2787 |
| "Stinkfist" | "Think This? (Parody-er's Lament)" | George |
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Untapped Commercial Ideas:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| Stinkfist | Anti-Drug PSA | A.T.C. |
| Parabola | Math Help Center | Lith8872 |
| Schism | Jigsaw Puzzles | The Heretic |
| Schism | Jigsaw Puzzles | Monica-The Good Witch of Washington |
| Stinkfist | Gay Pride Association | Stumple |
| There are additional Tool commercials that haven't been done yet available. | ||
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| Fiaap De Oaid | Area 51 | Glenn rousseau |
| Die Eier Von Satan | Bible Sales | Sean |
| The Gaping Lotus Experience | Narcotics Anonymous | Mr Stiffy |
| Third Eye | Mental Institution | bradley |
| The B***s of Satan | Church | bradley |
| There are additional Tool on hold music ideas available. | ||
Duets Not Yet Performed:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| The Crunge Led Zeppelin | The Grudge Tool | The Grunge "Here we are now, entertain us..." | hamburger456 |
| Getting Off Korn | The Pot Tool | Getting Off The Pot | King Andrew |
| I Wish I Was Your Mother Bon Jovi | Sober Tool | I Wish I Was Sober A drunkard's tale... | Yay-ya |
| The Red Chevelle | Cold and Ugly Tool | The Red is Cold and Ugly Black is way cooler ! | Vorn |
| There are additional Tool duets that haven't been done yet available. | |||
If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be :
Metoolica
Metallica combined with Tool
Swing on the spiral, and ride the lightning on the way down
Submitted By: Chazm
Stanley Tools
Paul Stanley combined with Tool
Submitted By: Paul Bear
Nine Inch Tool
Nine Inch Nails combined with Tool
Well, nails are a kind of tool.
Submitted By: Signawaiver
Jethro Tool
Jethro Tull combined with Tool
As Ian Anderson once said - a flute IS a heavy metal instrument.
Submitted By: neptunevsmars
There are additional Tool Combined Groups that haven't been done yet available.
Misheard Lyrics:
"Reflection"
Misheard Lyrics: We want a beer down here,
Soothing my narcissism. Original Lyrics: Don't want to be down here,
Soothing my narcissism. | "Jambi"
Misheard Lyrics: If I'm a wild dream come true.
Fest like a sultan I do. Original Lyrics: Here from a wild dream come true.
Feast like a sultan I do. |
"Schism"
Misheard Lyrics: Between some frozen llamas
Original Lyrics: Between supposed lovers
| "Wings For Marie (10,000 Days part 2)"
Misheard Lyrics: Chewing away unconditional warmth
Original Lyrics: Judith Marie, unconditional one
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| There are additional Tool misheard lyrics available. | |
Misheard Lyrics Story:
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"Sober"
Misheard Lyrics: Murder now the path we must lead
Just because the sun has set Jesus was a f**king whistler Something but to pass the time Original Lyrics: Murder now the path called "must we"
Just because the sun has come Jesus don't you f***ing whistle Something but the past and done |
Story about this misheard lyric by: Evan Many cover bands have been known to sing these lyrics. |
| There are additional Tool misheard stories available. | |
Song Parody Fragments:
"Sober"
Better Lyrics:
Why can't we not be homo?
Original Lyrics:
Why can't we not be sober?
Submitted by: hardrock
"Aenema"
Better Lyrics:
Adult swim
Original Lyrics:
Learn to swim
Submitted by: DJ Kaito
Funny Lyrics:
"Schism"
The Funny Lyrics: I know the pieces fit
Why They're Funny: Please insert rod a into slot b.
Submitted by: Jon Tatum
| "Hooker with a Penis"
The Funny Lyrics: Before you point that finger you should know that I'm the man
If I'm the man then you're the man and he's the man as well so you can point that f***ing finger up your a** Why They're Funny: I have no idea what that means, but it's funny as hell
Submitted by: guy with free time
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| There are additional Tool Funny lyrics available. | |
Repetitive Lyrics:
"Aenima"
The Repetitive Lyrics: Learn to Swim
Why They're Repetitive: California should fall off soon. For this reason. Maynard is warning you.
Submitted by: lukeith
| "Sober"
The Repetitive Lyrics: I want what I want
Why They're Repetitive: Of course you want what you want. You didn't have to remind me eight times.
Submitted by: To A Lesser Extent
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| There are additional Tool repetitive lyrics available. | |
Nonsensical Lyrics:
"Forty-Six & 2"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: Forty-six and two ahead of me
Why They're Nonsensical: Ummmm-kay. It's obvious [from the rest of the song] that he's not talking about guys in football jerseys, so what the bloody heck IS he talking about?
Submitted by: Jonathan S.
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Insulting Lyrics:
"Ticks & Leeches"
The Insulting Lyrics: Fat little parasite.. blood sucking parasitic little tick...
I hope you're choking. I hope you choke on this. Why They're Insulting: choking is never fun
Submitted by: maam
| "Message to Harry Manback"
The Insulting Lyrics: Basically the whole song. Some examples: Hm? You think you're cool, right? Hm? Hm? When you kicked out people [out of] your house I tell you this, one of three Americans die of cancer, you know? Asshole. You're gonna be one of those. I [don't have the] courage to kick your ass directly. Don't have enough courage for that, I could, you know. You know you're gonna have another accident? You know I'm involved with black magic? Fuck you. Die. Bastard. You think you're so cool, hm? Asshole.
Why They're Insulting: Err...fuck you? Die? Bastard? Later in the song he wishes him to die from cancer...
Submitted by: Morbo
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| There are additional Tool Insulting lyrics available. | |
Dirty Lyrics:
"Stinkfist"
The Dirty Lyrics: turn around and take my hand
Why They're Dirty: i didn't look at the title at first. when i did, i was confused. i looked up the lyrics online and found out what words he was saying before 'deep inside the borderline.'
Submitted by: bradley
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Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:
"Aenima"
The Lyrics: L Ron Hubbard,
and all of his clones Who They Mention: L Ron Hubbard
Submitted by: ozboy45
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Song Title Space Change:
"Pus Hit" originally "Pushit"
Submitted by: Glenn Rousseau
"Push It" originally "Pushit"
Submitted by: Glenn Rousseau
"Later Al Us" originally "Lateralus"
But for now, Al's not a multiple personality.
Submitted by: George Straitjacket
Band Name Anagrams:
Loot Submitted by: Kelly Blythe
Song Title Anagrams:
"Robes" originally "Sober"
Submitted by: Job Lowe
"Test Finks" originally "Stinkfest"
Submitted by: Twila Paris Hilton
"Bores" originally "Sober"
Submitted by: Twila Paris Hilton
"Oi, U.S. Vicar!" originally "Vicarious"
Submitted by: Jonathan S.
"Vi's A Curio" originally "Vicarious"
Submitted by: Jonathan S.
There are additional Tool Song Title Anagrams available.
Super Long Pop Songs:
"Reflection" Length: 11:08
Submitted by: Glenn rousseau
"Third Eye" Length: 13:47
Submitted by: becker
"Vicarious" Length: 7:06
Submitted by: Ryan
"Schism" Length: 6:49
Begins with the line "I know the pieces fit..."
Submitted by: Ra'akone
Song Title Spoonerisms:
"Licks & Teaches" originally "Ticks & Leeches"
Changes nouns to verbs!
Submitted by: Job Lowe
"Licks & Teaches" originally "Ticks & Leeches"
Submitted by: Josh
Foreign Language in English Songs:
"Die Eier Von Satan"
The Lyrics: The whole song
Why: The whole song is a baking recipie in Russian. It's for Russian Tea Cakes, hence the name, which means The Eggs Of Satan. Whan the cakes are done, they usually come out like eggs.
Submitted by: Glenn Rousseau
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What A Band is Best Known For (aside from their music):
"Being Anonymous"
Example: Not releasing their music to Itunes, creating a Tool Stage for Guitar Hero, etc.
Submitted by: Ryan
Products Bands Should Endorse Based on Their Name:
Home Depot
Submitted by: BECKER
