Lyrics for Eulogy as interpreted by implode

Eulogy Lyrics
He had a lot to say
He had a lot of nothing to say
We'll miss him
We'll miss him
We're gonna miss him
We're gonna miss him

So long
We wish you well
You told us how you weren't afraid to die
Well then, so long
Don't cry.
Or feel too down
Not all martyrs see divinity
But at least you tried

Standing above the crowd,
He had a voice that was strong and loud
We'll miss him
We'll miss him
Ranting and pointing his finger
At everything but his heart
We'll miss him
We'll miss him
We're gonna miss him
We're gonna miss him

No way to recall
What it was that you had said to me,
Like I care at all

But it was so loud
You sure could yell
You took a stand on every little thing
And so loud

Standing above the crowd,
He had a voice so strong and loud and I
Swallowed his façade 'cause I'm so
Eager to identify with
Someone above the ground,
Someone who seemed to feel the same,
Someone prepared to lead the way, with
Someone who would die for me

Will you? Will you now?
Would you die for me?
Don't you fucking lie

Don't you step out of line
Don't you step out of line
Don't you step out of line
Don't you fucking lie

You've claimed all this time that you would die for me
Why then are you so surprised when you hear your own eulogy?

You had a lot to say
You had a lot of nothing to say

Come down
Get off your fucking cross
We need the fucking space to nail the next fool martyr

To ascend you must die
You must be crucified
For our sins and our lies
Goodbye...

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TOOL_Aenima
09-07-2002

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umm... well Eulogy in the dictionary means losing someone you love and thats like the first part of this song and so i think it was kind of like Maynard or one of the other TOOL members had lost a loved one or someone close to them or even someone they just know but that kind of like the meaning for Jimmy... well Ænima and Undertow are the 2 best TOOL albums EVER! well thats my theory...

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sevenstringthing
09-07-2002

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This is one of my favorite songs of all time, not to mention one of Tool's best. I have listened to it about 200 times in the last couple of days because I ripped all my Tool cds onto my computer. Go me :D

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emo_bah
09-09-2002

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This song is about Osama bin laden.

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ic_assasain
09-10-2002

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I think it's about the death of God in modern society. People (like the guy in the song) look for meaning in religion but can only find hypocrites and a bunch of people who want to just follow someone. This song is kind of like Aenima in that even though it's mostly angry, it has this part where Maynard slows down and drops his sarcasm, saying how he feels an absence of God and wishes it could be another way. And no, being a Christian doesn't have to keep you from enjoying the song or any of its meanings.

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Dankmen
09-27-2002

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Is there any possiblity that this song is a eulogy written by Maynard, for Maynard....to imagine what people will think/say about him when he dies? Its possible, just my take on it.

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Gforce38
09-29-2002

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I think maynard is questioning god ,and how in the garden of eden god tried to create something beyond himself but failed, and when adam ate the apple of knowledge humans forever became aware of what motivates them , greed and selfishness. Maynard is questioning jesus christ and wheather him dying on the cross as an act to raise above human's and seperate himself from greed and selfishness, and create hope for human's, were actually true.

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geeyor
10-17-2002

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mga putanginang to... mga sira ulo kayo...

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NuclearBlast
10-17-2002

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The intro is so unique and rivetting, you can't but but help listening to the rest of this glorious 8 minutes and 27 seconds of pure joy. I do believe it has it's religious roots, but it's also incredibely awesome overall.

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Jlmmy_Hoffa
03-03-2003

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To me, this song speaks complete blasphemy. I used to be a big tool fan, until I heard this song. Don't get me wrong, the music is awsome, you won't find another band like tool. But being a Christian, I can't listen to a man that was created by God speak this way about his Son. I believe Maynard grew up in a Christian environment, it didn't meet his needs, so rebelion was the only way to comfort his feelings. Maynard, like others, is struggling to find some other humanistic way of dealing with the question "Who are we, and where did we come from?".
I disagree with ic_assasain, Christians should not listen to this song. I would like to say this to all who is reading: If you are a Christian, really consider dropping this band from your record collection. I really bought into this stuff for a while. Beware, preachers aren't always in a pulpit, they can have a microphone and a few guitars and still get the strongest message into your head. Many speak against preaching, but have you ever attended a Tool concert. Did you ever notice, it's not like any other concert. There is an underlined message to it all ... you just have to choose to see past the obvious.
For those that think I am trying to sell Jesus, hear me out before you scoff and say I follow a "make-believe God". Is it not obvious to you that you are sold on something? Maynard has sold you his ideas, a single man, and yet so many people have bought into his way of thinking. Are you really "thinking for yourself?" Manyard has become your mortal maytyr. So don't tell me you don't follow anything, the wolf lurkes in sheeps clothing.

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Jlmmy_Hoffa
03-03-2003

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ff

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Darktoss
03-05-2003

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Thats a bit hypocritical there, Jimmy. Perhaps you'd like to explain your little union escapade.

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milo
03-05-2003

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yo hoffa dude.......come on man maynard has a very dry and sarcastic sence of humor and i dont believe that he wants every word of his to be taken literally (listen to Hush). Lyricists are always being ridiculled for every thing that comes out of that mouth and that just isnt fair....in my mind tool is one of the most influencial, under-rated and brilliant bands of the 90's and the new millenium and maynard is a lyrical genious.....my advice to anyone who listens to tool is to take everything in with an open mind....and as far as religion goes come to your own conclusions on what to believe in.

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Jlmmy_Hoffa
03-11-2003

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What is hypocritical about what I said?

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Darktoss
03-11-2003

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Hoffa was the powerful and controversial leader of the Teamsters Union from 1957 to 1971. Often alleged to have ties to organized crime, Hoffa was finally convicted of fraud and jury tampering in 1964 and served four years in prison before his sentence was commuted by President Nixon.

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Darktoss
03-11-2003

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Just for the record, I believe in God and his son Jesus Christ

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Iota
03-16-2003

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Just because the song may seem to be about Jesus doesn't mean it does, especially when its a Tool song - who's lyrics should never really be taken at face value.

Would you think a cat with a sign on it that said Dog was a Dog?

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Darktoss
03-18-2003

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Depends what kind of cat it was.

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linkinparkdeftones
03-21-2003

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hey guys i dont think Maynard is disagrees with being a matyr entirely because being a matyr means dying for something and i think that Maynard would do anything for his son(die) and that would be considered a form of matyrdom

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linkinparkdeftones
03-21-2003

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i could be completely wrong though

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jfree18
03-22-2003

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many people fall into a denial situation when they hear eulogy or decipher it's meaning. the wonderful thing about tool's songwriting process is the ineffable use of metaphor. with metaphor it is possible to create 101 meanings for any one song. who knows the true intentions of the artists? I raise the question.
Why isn't it about the death of jesus?
How are you sure it wasn't a blatant and raw recreation of his passing?
And how would you explain the meaning of the song to somebody who hasn't heard of bill hicks, would you merely translate the emotion of the song as 'it's about a comedian who died from prostate'?

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Disposition_987
03-29-2003

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The problem with people like Jlmmy Hoffa is that he says he encourages all christians to not listen to tool.... just because the band has a different belief than them. I don't think this song is necesarrily offending jesus or whatever... i really don't care.... but take me for example, I don't believe in any god or anything.... but im not about to "ban" christian music because they have a different opinion......

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decreene
04-20-2003

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Tool is definitely a band whose lyrics are meant to be taken in with an open mind. Who knows if this song is really about Jesus or Satan or what have you? No one knows for sure but the members of Tool (if they even know themselves). The user 's e-mail address is available to you when you click his username. Argue with him there, but on this message board, take in the users' opinions with an open mind, like you should with Tool's music.

To me, this song is basically about martyrdom and about how you should be completely, utterly sure that you would die for what you say you would die for, which seems pretty impossible in the eyes of the lyrics.

I think that Tool's lyrics make you really examine and go deep into the meaning of the song, and I admire that.

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decreene
04-20-2003

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Tool is definitely a band whose lyrics are meant to be taken in with an open mind. Who knows if this song is really about Jesus or Satan or what have you? No one knows for sure but the members of Tool (if they even know themselves). The user 's e-mail address is available to you when you click his username. Argue with him there, but on this message board, take in the users' opinions with an open mind, like you should with Tool's music.

To me, this song is basically about martyrdom and about how you should be completely, utterly sure that you would die for what you say you would die for, which seems pretty impossible in the eyes of the lyrics.

I think that Tool's lyrics make you really examine and go deep into the meaning of the song, and I admire that.

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Jlmmy_Hoffa
04-21-2003

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First and foremost, I would like to thank decreene for his remark. If every one here is 'open minded', why do you mock my conclusion so much?

I apologize if I came across a little vague in my last conversation. What I was trying to get across was a message to all the Christians who read this in search of this songs meaning. The message is - Tool is a band that catches you by the cool songs, draws you into to the lyrics by making them "more than face value", then hooks you into 'forming your own ideas', which are in fact their ideas. The deversion here is, when in fact we do come to the conclusion of the song's underlined meaning, we are told 'Tool is so much deeper than that.' The constant questioning of the music and it's meaning keeps you drawn in. If Maynard was to come out and actually explain his music, would you still be so intrigued? Of course not, it would no longer be a 'quest for meaning.' Once you begin to 'explore' the music and it's lyrical content you are succumed to whatever they want you to think.

I am also trying to make clear that tool dabbles in the occult (http://homepage.mac.com/mikegeorge/toollyrics/preview.html). Before you defend this band, research everything they stand for. But I'm sure, 99.5% of you won't bother to research this bands links to 'sacred geometry' or drummer Danny's claim to have summoned a demon. It's easier to defend lies than acknowledge the truth.

In conclusion, I am just trying to heed warning to anyone, not just Christians, that music is a power tool of communication. Contained withing the catchy guitar riffs, sweet drum breaks, and the melodic harmony of one's voice is a message...

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ForeverSilent004
04-25-2003

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speaking of danny... he is one of the greatest drummers ever!!... listen to 6:30 in this song.. the drumming is amazing complicated. props dude

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