Ithink that maybe Schism is about 2 people in a relationship
in which there has been a breakdown in communication.
and there is trouble and strife until they try communication again.
I think some TOOL songs like this one arent all cryptic maybe what was said is actually what was meant?
Originally posted by LyingRealist probably but does the name of the song means seperations into two factions ,or in Christianity a break in the unity of the church . it can also mean both
Hmm. Yeah I see what you mean but then again maybe Maynard just decided it was a good word play because there is a split in the relationship. And Schism is such a styley word to use.
Maybe I'm being too simplistic about it.
I dunno.
I think I agree with the relationship interpretation. It's not even taking it THAT literally, but that's what it sounds like to me, although the word Schism usually refers to a religious seperation. I like to think it's a love song though.....rather, a heartbreak song.
