Sober
Tool
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There's a shadow just behind me Shrouding every breath 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 called must we Just before the son has come Jesus, won't you fucking whistle Something but the past and done? Jesus, won't you fucking whistle Something but the past and done? Why can't we not be sober? I just want to start this over Why can't 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 won't you whisper Something but what's past and done Mother Mary won't you whisper Something but what's past and done Why can't we not be sober? I just want to start this over Why can't 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 Why can't we not be sober? I just want to start things over Why can't we sleep forever I just want to start this over I want what I want
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Written by: Adam Jones, Daniel Carey, Maynard James Keenan, Paul M D'Amour
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15 facts about this song
Song Background"Sober" by Tool is the first single from their debut album "Undertow," released in 1993.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song, according to the band, is about a friend of the band whose artistic expression only comes out when he is under the influence.
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Musical Style"Sober" incorporates progressive rock elements with heavy metal, a combination that became a cornerstone for Tool's subsequent music.
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Video RecognitionThe song's music video won the band its first Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1994.
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Musical Innovations"Sober" was significant in its employment of drop D tuning, a technique that became increasingly popular in the alternative metal genre.
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Chart Success"Sober" ranked #13 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1993, and later entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Iconic RiffThe opening bass riff of "Sober" is considered one of the most iconic in rock music.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's popularity, it was not performed live by the band until two years after its release.
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Song's ImpactThe song has been perceived to express the struggle with addiction, contributing to its widespread resonance with fans.
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Exploration of Darkness"Sober" is famous for its dark tone both musically and lyrically, a characteristic that became synonymous with Tool's music identity.
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Video AnimationThe mesmerizing stop-motion animations in the "Sober" music video were created by guitarist Adam Jones, who has a background in movie special effects.
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Guitarist's ContributionAdam Jones is also credited with writing the main riff of "Sober" during his high school days, even before Tool was formed.
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Album Sales"Sober" contributed significantly to the commercial success of the "Undertow" album, which was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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General PerceptionDespite being one of Tool's older releases, "Sober" is still considered by many fans and critics to be one of the band's best songs.
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Influence on Other BandsThe unique sound and complex song structure of "Sober" have influenced many bands in the prog-rock and metal genres.
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