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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
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.

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

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
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 Bs 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 :

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