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05-14-2006, 08:55 PM
Without analyzing every single word of the song, I just wanted to throw in my thoughts to anyone who is interested.
Based on things I've heard Maynard say about drugs, I believe the song is about how people use drugs for enlightenment but ultimately, when they come down, they forget most of the things they discovered or realize that the drug induced thoughts do not translate into real life.
Thus, the main character in "Rosetta Stoned" is captured by aliens and given this incredibly important information but when he returns, he realizes that he can't remember all of the meaningful things that he experienced.
Just my simple look into the meaning of the song. I apologize if this idea has been brought up before as I haven't been able to sift through all of the posts.
To be honest, I really didn't like this song at all when I first heard the album but now it has become one of my favorites.
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Drugs N' Aliens
Without analyzing every single word of the song, I just wanted to throw in my thoughts to anyone who is interested.
Based on things I've heard Maynard say about drugs, I believe the song is about how people use drugs for enlightenment but ultimately, when they come down, they forget most of the things they discovered or realize that the drug induced thoughts do not translate into real life.
Thus, the main character in "Rosetta Stoned" is captured by aliens and given this incredibly important information but when he returns, he realizes that he can't remember all of the meaningful things that he experienced.
Just my simple look into the meaning of the song. I apologize if this idea has been brought up before as I haven't been able to sift through all of the posts.
To be honest, I really didn't like this song at all when I first heard the album but now it has become one of my favorites.
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05-17-2006, 08:04 AM
that sounds pretty good, you can stumble upon some incredible life changing revalations that would even in some cases save humanity!......but....i forgot my pen
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Re: Drugs N' Aliens
that sounds pretty good, you can stumble upon some incredible life changing revalations that would even in some cases save humanity!......but....i forgot my pen
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05-17-2006, 09:56 AM
from aenima...
"Fuck your short memory"
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Re: Drugs N' Aliens
from aenima...
"Fuck your short memory"
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05-17-2006, 03:12 PM
Drugz N' Aliens... what tool ALMOST named themselves...
05-17-2006, 03:12 PM
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Re: Drugs N' Aliens
Drugz N' Aliens... what tool ALMOST named themselves...
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05-17-2006, 03:19 PM
That is a pretty good idea. And also we see when the character comes down, he feels horrible, and he shit his bed. Showing that while you may feel enlightened and great during the experience, the aftermath can be earthshatering.
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Re: Drugs N' Aliens
That is a pretty good idea. And also we see when the character comes down, he feels horrible, and he shit his bed. Showing that while you may feel enlightened and great during the experience, the aftermath can be earthshatering.
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05-17-2006, 03:19 PM
That's an interesting idea....I've seen so many, I think this song might have multiple meanings, wouldn't surprise me with Tool.
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Re: Drugs N' Aliens
That's an interesting idea....I've seen so many, I think this song might have multiple meanings, wouldn't surprise me with Tool.
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05-17-2006, 03:48 PM
Actually, OP, I think you nailed it. Rosetta Stoned and Lost Keys are songs of lost patience, disgust, and defeat for tool. All these things people could learn from, but they forgot the most crucial variable and don't really give a shit
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Re: Drugs N' Aliens
Actually, OP, I think you nailed it. Rosetta Stoned and Lost Keys are songs of lost patience, disgust, and defeat for tool. All these things people could learn from, but they forgot the most crucial variable and don't really give a shit
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05-17-2006, 04:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by #Notion
Drugz N' Aliens... what tool ALMOST named themselves...
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Really?
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Re: Drugs N' Aliens
Quote:
Originally Posted by #Notion
Drugz N' Aliens... what tool ALMOST named themselves...
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Really?
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