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01-20-2007, 05:16 PM
F10. What's "Prison Sex" about?
At least in its most up-front interpretation, child abuse. In early interviews, Maynard apparently was quite vocal about his dislike for his stepfather, and the video supports this theory quite well. However, the autobiographical nature of this song is purely speculative. When discussing the release of "Prison Sex" as a single, Danny had this to say: "It will annoy a lot of people ... which is half the fun."
"coooooooome down...
get off you're fucking cross...
we need that fucking space
to nail the next fool martyr!"
why is it "fucking"? why is it mentioned twice? surely maynard could've thought of other two-syllable words to fit in either place, right? to me, the "fucking" usage in "eulogy" seems awfully deliberate, as more of a description of action, rather than mere vulgar emphasis. (a consciousness rape?) so, with this in mind, are those lyrics refering back to "prison sex"?
"child abuse", but ...was it the domestic violence (from his stepfather?) we immediately associate to "child abuse", or does it have something to do with the cardinal's line in "dogma" (kevin smith's movie) "hook 'em while they're young"???
i now consider it a form of "child abuse" when my parents tried to get me into catholicism ...it still pains me.
G27. The big question: Who is "Eulogy" about?
As with most Tool songs, the song is vague enough that can be interpreted to be anyone / anything. The song is primarily about the death of something which most probably turned out to be a fake. Regarding the rumor that the band is no longer on good terms with Henry Rollins; he has recently been heard talking positively about Tool, saying he was unaware of any bad blood. In Modern Drummer (10/93), Danny mentions L. Ron Hubbard as the object of the song. One way or another, though, the song has a message that can stand apart from any specific target; the interpretation is left to you, and the specifics aren't too important.
is this "prison sex" and "eulogy" connection appropriate? please discuss.
At least in its most up-front interpretation, child abuse. In early interviews, Maynard apparently was quite vocal about his dislike for his stepfather, and the video supports this theory quite well. However, the autobiographical nature of this song is purely speculative. When discussing the release of "Prison Sex" as a single, Danny had this to say: "It will annoy a lot of people ... which is half the fun."
"coooooooome down...
get off you're fucking cross...
we need that fucking space
to nail the next fool martyr!"
why is it "fucking"? why is it mentioned twice? surely maynard could've thought of other two-syllable words to fit in either place, right? to me, the "fucking" usage in "eulogy" seems awfully deliberate, as more of a description of action, rather than mere vulgar emphasis. (a consciousness rape?) so, with this in mind, are those lyrics refering back to "prison sex"?
"child abuse", but ...was it the domestic violence (from his stepfather?) we immediately associate to "child abuse", or does it have something to do with the cardinal's line in "dogma" (kevin smith's movie) "hook 'em while they're young"???
i now consider it a form of "child abuse" when my parents tried to get me into catholicism ...it still pains me.
G27. The big question: Who is "Eulogy" about?
As with most Tool songs, the song is vague enough that can be interpreted to be anyone / anything. The song is primarily about the death of something which most probably turned out to be a fake. Regarding the rumor that the band is no longer on good terms with Henry Rollins; he has recently been heard talking positively about Tool, saying he was unaware of any bad blood. In Modern Drummer (10/93), Danny mentions L. Ron Hubbard as the object of the song. One way or another, though, the song has a message that can stand apart from any specific target; the interpretation is left to you, and the specifics aren't too important.
is this "prison sex" and "eulogy" connection appropriate? please discuss.