The Pot

Tool

About The Pot

"The Pot" is a song by American rock band Tool and was released as a promotional single from their fourth studio album 10,000 Days (2006). It became Tool's first number-one song, topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in 2007. It also received a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2008.


Year:
2006
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Who are you to wave your finger?
You must have been out your head
Eye hole deep in muddy waters
You practically raised the dead

Rob the grave to snow the cradle
Then burn the evidence down
Soapbox, house of cards, and glass
So don't go tossin' your stones around

You must have been high
You must have been high
You must have been

Foot in mouth, and head up ass
So what you talkin' 'bout?
Difficult to dance 'round this one
Till you pull it out, boy

You must have been so high
You must have been so high

Steal, burrow, reefer
Save your shady inference
Kangaroo done hung the juror with the innocent

Now you're weeping shades of cozen indigo
Got lemon juice up in your eye
When you pissed all over my black kettle
You must have been high, high
You must have been high, high

Who are you to wave your finger?
So full of it
Eyeballs deep in muddy waters
Fucking hypocrite

Liar, lawyer, mirror show me
What's the difference?
Kangaroo done hung the guilty with the innocent

Now you're weeping shades of cozen indigo
Got lemon juice up in your eye, eye
When you pissed all over my black kettle
You must have been

So who are you to wave your finger?
Who are you to wave your fat fingers at me?
You must have been out your mind

Weeping shades of indigo
Trapped without a reason
Weeping shades of indigo

Liar, lawyer, mirror for you
What's the difference?
Kangaroo be stoned
He's guilty as the government

Now you're weeping shades of cozen indigo
Got lemon juice up in your eye, eye
When you pissed all over my black kettle

You must have been high, high, high, high

Eyeballs deep in bloody waters
You're balls deep in muddy waters
Ganja? Please!
You must have been out your mind

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Tool

Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up includes drummer Danny Carey, bassist Justin Chancellor, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. more »

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Written by: Adam Jones, Daniel Carey, Justin Gunner Chancellor, Maynard James Keenan

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"The Pot" was released on May 2, 2006. It is the fifth track on "10,000 Days", Tool's fourth studio album.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single initially, "The Pot" peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart based on radio airplay alone.
Grammy Award
Tool won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2007 for "The Pot".
Music Video
The music video for "The Pot" was released much later in December 2007, over a year and a half after the album's release. The video was entirely animated, featuring peculiar 3D characters and psychedelic visuals.
Band Members
Tool's line-up during the recording of"The Pot" consisted of Maynard James Keenan on vocals, Danny Carey on drums, Justin Chancellor on bass, and Adam Jones on guitar.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics in “The Pot” are some of the most straightforward in Tool’s discography. The song appears to be an attack on hypocrisy and the phrase 'the pot calling the kettle black' is commonly used to accuse a person of hypocrisy.
Exclusive Release
"The Pot" was demarcated as an exclusive single for Modern Rock Radio upon release, signaling its targeting towards a specific audience.
Reviews and Critical Acclaim
"The Pot" was highly appreciated by both fans and critics for its unique blend of progressive metal and hard rock. It's known for Carey's complex drumming, Keenan's scathing lyrics, and eccentric time signatures.
Song Length
The song, like many other Tool creations, is relatively lengthy, coming in at over six minutes long.
Live Performances
"The Pot" has remained a popular addition to Tool's live sets since its release, it made its live debut in 2006.
Album Sales
The "10,000 Days" album, which features "The Pot," sold 564,000 copies in the United States during its first week. It has been certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA.

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