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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
StoolBecause their new album sounds like more like sitting down than headbangin'The Scion of the Storms
WrenchThey 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.

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," ToolA very concise and to the point answer - William
"The Patient""The Nurse Who Loved Me," A Perfect CircleJosh

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
"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
"Lateralus""Delirium"Mike Fisk

Untapped Commercial Ideas:

Song Name
Product
Submittor
StinkfistAnti-Drug PSAA.T.C.
ParabolaMath Help CenterLith8872
SchismJigsaw PuzzlesThe Heretic
SchismJigsaw PuzzlesMonica-The Good Witch of Washington
StinkfistGay Pride AssociationStumple
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 OaidArea 51Glenn rousseau
Die Eier Von SatanBible SalesSean
The Gaping Lotus ExperienceNarcotics AnonymousMr Stiffy
Third EyeMental Institutionbradley
The B***s of SatanChurchbradley
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 :

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
U Tool
U2 combined with Tool
Well y'know, Bono is has his fair share of detractors...
Submitted By: neptunevsmars

There are additional Tool Combined Groups that haven't been done yet available.

Misheard Lyrics:

"Wings For Marie (10,000 Days part 2)"
Misheard Lyrics:
Chewing away unconditional warmth
Original Lyrics:
Judith Marie, unconditional one
"4 Degrees"
Misheard Lyrics:
Jet black man, jet black man, jet blind...
Original Lyrics:
Just like that, just like that, just like...
"Undertow"
Misheard Lyrics:
I've been stepped on by a monster
...
Karen's mouth below me
Opens up around me
Stretching back and forth while swallowing
...
Shut up, you'll upset your enemy
...
I've been baptized by a Moslem
...
I'm weekend, no man, insignificant
Original Lyrics:
I've been struck dumb by a voice that...
...
Current's mouth below me
Opens up around me
Suggests and beckons all while swallowing
...
Shut up, you're saturating me
...
I've been baptized by your voice that...
...
I'm weak and numb and insignificant
"Swamp Song"
Misheard Lyrics:
This boy is stinky, he seems to have lost it
Original Lyrics:
This bog is thick and easy to get lost in
There are additional Tool misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Story:

"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
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
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.
 

Insulting Lyrics:

"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
"Jerk-Off"
The Insulting Lyrics:
Maybe I should play God and kill you myself!
Why They're Insulting:
I'd be disturbed if I was told this. One of the most insulting Tool songs I can think of.
Submitted by: kirk.
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
 

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
 

Song Title Space Change:

"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:

"Oi, U.S. Vicar!" originally "Vicarious"
Submitted by: Jonathan S.
"Vi's A Curio" originally "Vicarious"
Submitted by: Jonathan S.
"Caruso VII" originally "Vicarious"
Caruso the seventh? Like, David Caruso?
Submitted by: Jonathan S.

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"
Submitted by: Josh

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

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