Song of the Day: Sober

Sober
from Undertow
By Tool
1993

There's a shadow just behind me. shrouding every step I take.
Making every promise empty. pointing every finger at me.
Waiting like a stalking butler, who upon the finger rests.
Murder now the path of must we, just because the son has come.

Jesus, wont you fucking whistle. something but the past and done.

Why cant we not be sober? I just want to start this over.
Why cant we drink forever? I just want to start this over.

I am just a worthless liar. I am just an imbecile.
I will only complicate you. trust in me and fall as well.
I will find a center in you. I will chew it up and leave.
I will work to elevate you, just enough to bring you down.

Mother mary, wont you whisper. something but the past is done.

Why cant we not be sober? I just want to start this over.
Why cant we sleep forever? I just want to start this over.

I am just a worthless liar. I am just an imbecile.
I will only complicate you. trust in me and fall as well.
I will find a center in you. I will chew it up and leave.
Trust me. trust me. trust me. trust me. trust me.

Why cant we not be sober. I just want to start things over.
Why cant we sleep forever. I just want to start this over.

I want what I want...
I want what I want...
I want what I want...
I want what I want...




Incredible song, with amazing lyrical and musical arrangement. Open interpretations ranging from obvious things like religion to the process of creating art make the song so heavy and rich the meaning. Other interpretations include life and psychology of C.G. Jung (his thoughts on psychological development fit with the theme of the song). I believe the video complements the song in one light, but in the end is only one interpretation. Thus, the video is not the end all, be all. Frequently, I have seen videos based on poems or music speak a new light, but sometimes clash with the idea of the original work. They make me wonder what was the point of creating a video to begin with. Anyway this is definitely one of Tool's best songs. Enjoy!