SMRT 2006-05-01 17:19:14    

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By going against Christianity, which is what this country is based on, you are a nonconformist, and that's good because Tool says so...

You Tool fans just keep getting smarter and smarter.

j5w2k9@hotmail.com

anonymous 2006-05-01 21:39:59    

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I think you are all morons for wasting your time on this.
the song is amazing, I have my own view on this song and on all tool songs and that's why I love tool so much, there isent a whole lot of information, its not all out in front of you like your reading a book, your left guessing you can put in who you want or what.
( I know I'm being a hipocrite ) get off your computer, go outside. Do something good with your life before your a old geezer and before you die cause when you do you won't remember what great things you done and nobody else will
goodnight

and people don't be dissing religions
i myself think its all bullshit
everyone should have their own religion

anonymous 2006-05-18 03:19:41    

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I believe Eulogy is about a comedian Bill Hicks, who I believe was an influence on Maynard and Tool. All throughout the song he talks about him, if you listen really good. It says "standing above the crowd, hearing his voice that was stong and loud, will miss him". It has nothing to do at all with Hitler, although it might seem like it does. Another thing is that I believe Bill Hicks died right before they did that album of cancer in 1994, and being an inspiration to them, they decided to write a song about him. See when it says martyr in the song, Maynard is saying he was basically a martyr, becuase he spoke what he believed in his comedy routine. Maynard is metaphorically speaking in most of the song anyway, basically saying that Bill Hicks was great in what he has done for comedy and was martyr-like, because obviously he got through to Maynard. Another thing is when Bill Hicks was performing his stand-up comedy he was well known for his misanthropic rants and his hatred of consumerism, which describes why Maynard always describe him as having a voice that was strong and loud. Bill Hicks also had a lot to say about the world and the happenings in the world, but would also use a lot of toilet humor. This is from the part in the song where it says he had a lot to say, he had a lot of nothing to say. Bill Hicks did also talk about God a lot, and I believe he might of been an atheist, because he joked about christians a lot. Maynard did a marvelous job describing Bill Hicks life in one song. Just look up facts about Bill Hicks, and read along to the lyrics of the song and you'll know what I mean

anonymous 2006-06-02 16:07:58    

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I feel really sad about all the people bashing christianity here. Everybody's entitled to their own opinion, and christians are no better than anyone else in the world. By not believing in any sort of religion you claim to be noncomformist, however being a Christian doesn't mean you can't be nonconformist.

Since when do christians not have an opinion of their own? One of the things that I like so much about Chritianity is that it leaves lots of space for one's own interpretation of things. It's not like I meekly do everything the Bible tells me to do. When I don't agree with something, I will not live up to whatever it says. Not believing doesn't necessarily mean you're a 'logical' person and vice versa.

And there's absolutely nothing wrong with not believing. To each his own. I myself have turned to Christianity only recently, and when I met my girlfriend I wasn't a Chritian yet.

Show a little understanding and respect here, people. To both parties. And Eulogy is a fuckin'awesome song!!

CleanDave 2006-06-05 03:51:42    

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I wanted to read interpretations, but instead I heard a bunch of bitching. The Basis of this song was Bill Hicks, but the meaning is basically refering to any martyr of any kind.

anonymous 2006-06-07 17:08:22    

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Actually no. This song is quite indeed about the death of Tool's good friend Bill Hicks who died during the recording of Aenima.

mzombie33 2006-06-08 17:26:29    

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To me the lyrics of this song are meant to be taken quite literally. I believe that the song is about the bands percieved eventual downfall of Christianity. Tool has never been shy about expressing their disdain for organized religion (i.e. Opiate) and with this song they are expressing their disdain for Christianity and the judgements and the demands that are often associated with some aspects of this religion.

Anonymity 2006-06-29 23:58:10    

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Its quite evident that these lyrics can represent and apply to anybody who thinks of themself in the way Eulogy implies. Lets stray away from the "Its about Christianity - it's about Bill Hicks" Look at what the lyrics represent and then look at people who uphold the meaning of the song. It could be anybody, your average Joe, but don't attack a whole body of religon, that's just stupid and ignorant.

anonymous 2006-07-05 15:51:58    

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Im Catholic, the origial Christain Church, as history shows. I do not mean to disrespect anyother Christains, but its true. You CAN listen to TooL and still be Christain. And as far as interpretaion, I'm glad people talk about both the Bible and Tool. They both are up for debate and interpretation, as is ANYTHING, even this. We all experiance things differently, so they mean something different to each of us. I like hearing what others think about TooL and their songs. I think if Maynard had a problem with Christainity, he would not have made a bunch of songs about his mother. I think he was surprised that she was such a devout Christain because she was paralized, and if God is the reason for everything, it was His fault and He could have healed her. Anyway, a lot of you have great interpretations, thanks, I find them helpful and interesting.

anonymous 2006-07-10 07:06:05    

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this song is about any one with a huge ego. yes, it does sound like jesus, and yes the shoe does fit on the ego part, but...
i believe it's about L Ron Hubbard (the founder of scientology). Hubbard has a modified crusifix as his scientology symbol and this guys ego is threw the roof.

anonymous 2006-07-27 16:16:45    

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Ok... First of all I won't claim to be an expert on tool. I know enough about the bands I listen to to understand the style of music they write... I will say that I love this song. The first time I heard it I fell in love with the riffs and structure. Then, upon listening to the lyrics, it became one of my favorite tool songs. Now this is coming from a person who uses full metaphors in my own writing... So it could be that I am jumping to a conclusion that the entire song is a metaphor... But this is my belief:
i believe that 'eulogy' is about someone, anyone, who would put on a face in order to cover up their insecurities. Someone who claims that they do not fear death inorder to get others to fear them. However, as the song progresses and this person actually faces death, they are surprised that people have actually taken them at their words. He dies as a claimed martyr of the people and it is then that the people realize his lies. With this they feel that they are justified even if he wasn't a martyr.
This song, I feel, is a mockery of those pretending to be untouchable. It could range from hitler's ability to captivate a crowd with his stong speaking voice to someone who lies about their physical abilities inorder to gain respect. These people are frauds. That is what I feel about the song... Believe what I do if you will, but I also encourage you to make the song your own and adapt your own interpretation.

keepgoingspiralout 2006-07-31 21:22:24    

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The lyrics of this song are intentionally vague so that the listener can claim it is about whomever they want it to be. Although the lyrics suggest different people, there is and never will be a definate answer short of MJK saying whom it's about.

anonymous 2006-08-10 03:41:40    

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Maybe it's not specifically about the people that are up on a pedestal, but a commentary on the groups of people who elevate them to martyr status and their futility instead. Just a thought.

anonymous 2006-08-18 21:12:09    

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It's baltently clear that Maynard and the gang aren't exactly fans of christianity. This song may be a jab at anyone who is "self-rightious", but it is mostly a clear jab at jesus christ. As if somehow jesus is just some crazed lunatic that managed to bamboozle billions of people for centuries after his death. How could you possibly call jesus a "good man" if you think he is a liar? If he really pulled the wool over all our eyes then he was at best a con man.

Anyway, put the pieces together. It may be about Kurt Cobain or l ron hubbard....But the main jab is so clearly against jesus. And even if it wasn't, it was still a sucker punch at him. As if god is possibly mocked by maynards hatred.

I am a christian and I have the cd...I skip this song and any other song by tool that are blatent jabs at my faith. Not because they offend me or god but because I choose not to hear them. Go ahead and yell at me. I don't care.

I have issues with anyone that idolizes any band so much that they literally get angry when someone doesn't like that band to the degree that they do...Calm down skippy...Go get a life!

anonymous 2006-08-18 21:12:09    

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It's baltently clear that Maynard and the gang aren't exactly fans of christianity. This song may be a jab at anyone who is "self-rightious", but it is mostly a clear jab at jesus christ. As if somehow jesus is just some crazed lunatic that managed to bamboozle billions of people for centuries after his death. How could you possibly call jesus a "good man" if you think he is a liar? If he really pulled the wool over all our eyes then he was at best a con man.

Anyway, put the pieces together. It may be about Kurt Cobain or l ron hubbard....But the main jab is so clearly against jesus. And even if it wasn't, it was still a sucker punch at him. As if god is possibly mocked by maynards hatred.

I am a christian and I have the cd...I skip this song and any other song by tool that are blatent jabs at my faith. Not because they offend me or god but because I choose not to hear them. Go ahead and yell at me. I don't care.

I have issues with anyone that idolizes any band so much that they literally get angry when someone doesn't like that band to the degree that they do...Calm down skippy...Go get a life!

Zaq 2006-08-19 01:18:00    

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Why don't you get a life. Tool is a band that millions love, why? Because they ask questions, because they arent just like everyone else, and because they are astounding musicians. You are a bigger tool than any fan of this band. Fans of this band are at least encouraged to be open minded. Fans of jesus (aka: xians) are encouraged to be closed minded hypocrites. You get off on the belief that you are so much better than people of every other faith and religion. You pretend like you're the only ones who will make it to heaven, even though your god is so "loving and infallible." he is the light and the way, right? Mhmm. If he is so perfect, how come he doesn't see us all for what we are? We are all flawed. We are all fallible. If one of us ends up in hell, then all of us should be there beside him. If one person makes it to heaven, we should all be there. It doesn't matter by what name you call god, it doesn't matter if he is what you live your life for. If he exists, he is perfect, and he will see the good in all of us, and we will all end up at his side. Youre not any better than me, and I'm no better than muhammed. So open your third eye and take a look around. Maybe youll see things as they are for the first time.

eclipsemaster 2006-08-19 19:08:15    

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Its about whatever you want it to be. Listen, music is beatiful because each person is inspired and touched differently from another. Trying to convey one meaning to the world as the song's "real meaning" is not what the band would have wanted. It's cool to share some points or interesting facts but it's not about shoving your opinion down someone's throat because their opinion matters just as much as yours. Thats the beauty of music.

anonymous 2006-08-23 16:25:30    

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Ok let me clear a couple of things up, they all together as a group write every part of their music/lyrics.
Second of all Maynard is not against christianity he might just be a christian himself, (qabala) which lateralus is about has a lot to do with god (christianity), along with a lot of other things, they are against the corruption and blind following in which most christians take part in.
Third I really don't think this song is about jesus or bill hicks, some stuff points to them yes but, here are my reasons

i don't think bill hicks was a martyr he didn't suffer or die for his beliefs. (not all martyrs see divinity, but at least you tried)

"ranting and pointing his finger at everything but his heart" bill hicks did a lot of self reflection so I don't see how this could point to him at all, though he did rant and point the finger alot/ this could also show a reason it wasnt jesus because did a lot of self reflection as well. This one line proves it wasnt either but I have more

"and I swallowed his façade" bill hicks wasnt fake he presented his true self to anyone no matter what they though.

"will you die for me" jesus did die for him so I don't see how that could point at jesus, and I don't think bill hicks ever said he would die for him and he didn't.

As for the interpretation... I really don't know, I don't think it points at any one person in particular, it might have something to do with christians because it talks about being a martyr and finding divinity (which some christians believe you have to suffer and sacrifice to make it to heaven), and it talks about getting off the cross to make room to nail the fool on it,

after all is said and done it has something to do with you finding your inner self to find divinity (heaven), not following somone or sacrificing yourself for somone elses beliefs. But hell if I know, this one still confuses me alot, but I do know most of you are very wrong

suba_357 2006-08-26 05:35:58    

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I was watching a video on Alex Grey and it was showing like a slide show of his painting and a voice was speaking in the backround (not sure who's voice it was) but he said some really interesting things, and right after he finished saying these things the song eulogy played and it put the song in a whole new light.
I am still not 100% sure what every line of this song means yet but I figured I would post the things he said and you guys can reflect on them and maybe it will put the song in a new light for you as well.
(I would really like some feedback on what you guys think about these things said and what they could mean in the song) here goes...

"denial also forces one to block their opus of emotions to reach eternal control of deity"

"dismissal is emotional/spiritual suicide"

"to fear what is not understood is not an option for the spiritual realm"

"this decision is for the ignorant, arrogant, and the spiritually pigmented"

"the insecure are also on the list of the emotionally stigmatic"

"but realizing 85% of the brain is still attached to the physical body is the realization that 15% functioning is brainwashing"

"15% is a minor figure"
"15% is a minor figure"

"to avoid pushing our mental thresh holds would result in the mental regression"

"a mind regressing would result in discontinuing of evolving knowledge. the deprevation of evolving knowledge would conclude to the loss of elite divinity. no divinity terminates spiritual progression, without spiritual progression the soul is theoretically dead."

i hope you guys got something out of that and I can't wait to hear what new insights come out of this...

anonymous 2006-09-08 13:49:18    

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I think maynard's lyrics are definitely about certain issues, but he is so genius with his lyrics that the words can be left open for numerous interpretations. None of these personal interpretations are "wrong" per say because a person will take from the song what they wish to perceive. As for the person who said "christianity is gay shit". In the future, this person should keep their mouth shut so they won't display their ignorance so easily. If you don't like christianity, that's fine, but the manner in which this person stated their opinion showed their immaturity. Anyway. I am christian and I love Tool. One of the best bests ever. It's not often that a band has great music and lyrics that make one think about things other than sex, violence, drugs, or any other trite issue that saturates popular music.