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[thewayuwhisper]

- the song can clearly be interpreted in terms of heroin (for all people not familiar with drug/street termonology:heroin= ''H'' )
Im not saying that this is what its about, but all tool songs are open to interpretation anyway, and its fun to hear peoples personal viewpoints and up close experiences

- the snake symbolizes the overwhelming desire to do the drug.
This symbolizim can have a variety of different meanings for each respective person's experience with the drug.
(one example):
u try to break away from a friend (snake) who you've grown very close with and done the drug with many times. Anyone who's ever had a drug habit knows how difficult this 'breaking away' process can be. the snake hisses at u to 'take another hit.' he tempts u drains u leaves u cracked and empty. days away or 'taking days off' can't make this desire go away.And when u finnaly feel like you're ready to 'drown' the snake or 'quit' for good, u look in their eyes and all fear fades. u begin recalling all of the wonderful 'high' moments you've spent together. All previous concerns diminish. you feel like you know death is imminent so u might as well live it up,take a hit, and stop worrying about it. U know you're too connected to this life/drug/friend and you don't mind that its consideratly killing u.

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[learist]

Whell, I used to think that about this song, but I really think that Tool wouldn't write about something so specific as that. I usually try to find a more universal meaning in there lyrics. But, for the sake of argument:

The snake can be seen as the drug or even the syringe. Because of its fangs, it has the ability to inject its "poison" into a vein. Also,"my blood before me begs me, open up my heart again." It could be his body screaming for him to all the snake to bite him again. Just some thoughts.

[thewayuwhisper]

Whell, I used to think that about this song, but I really think that Tool wouldn't write about something so specific as that. I usually try to find a more universal meaning in there lyrics. But, for the sake of argument:

The snake can be seen as the drug or even the syringe. Because of its fangs, it has the ability to inject its "poison" into a vein. Also,"my blood before me begs me, open up my heart again." It could be his body screaming for him to all the snake to bite him again. Just some thoughts.


i definetely think youre right about the songs being universal. that's really the best thing about the band. Personally, having had a strong addictiction to drugs, these lyrics just make sense.

[ndtool]

That's exactly why you would make lyrics universal... so everyone can pull their own meanings out of every song based on their experiences and situations. I know I do. That is exactly what makes tool so great (among other things).