Hush

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About Hush

"Hush" is a song by Tool from their 1992 debut EP Opiate, recorded by producer Sylvia Massy at Sound City Studios.


Year:
1994
2:40
173 
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F*ck You

I can't say what I want to
Even if I'm not serious
I can't say what I want to
Even if I'm not serious

F*ck yourself
F*ck yourself
You piece of shit
Why don't you just go
Kill yourself?

I said 
I can't say what I want to
Even if I'm not serious
I can't say what I want to
Even if I'm just kidding, yeah

People tell me what to say
What to think and what to play
I said, people tell me what to say
What to think and what to play

I say 
F*ck yourself
F*ck yourself
You piece of shit
Why don't you just go 
Kill yourself?

I can't say what I want to
Even if I'm not serious
I can't say what I want to
Even if I'm just kidding

F*ck yourself
Go f*ck yourself
You piece of shit
Why don't you go f*ck yourself?

People tell me what to say
What to think and what to play
I said, people tell me what to say
What to think and what to play

Just kidding
Just kidding
Just kidding

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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: Paul M D'Amour, Maynard James Keenan, Adam Jones, Daniel Carey

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Hush" is a song combining elements of alternative metal, progressive rock, and art rock, providing a unique representation of Tool's overall sound.
Album Presence
"Hush" is a single that is featured in Tool's debut EP, "Opiate," which was released in 1992.
Lineup
The lineup of Tool for "Hush" was vocalist Maynard James Keenan, guitarist Adam Jones, drummer Danny Carey, and bassist Paul D'Amour.
Controversial Lyrics
The lyrics of "Hush" sparked controversy for its explicit language and the band's commentary about censorship, especially within the artistic and musical industry.
Music Video
Despite the explicit lyrics, Tool released a music video for "Hush". All the band members appeared naked in this video with duct tape on their mouths as a symbol against censorship.
First Impression
"Hush" is the first song on the "Opiate" album, giving listeners their first impression of Tool's musical style.
Chart Performance
While "Hush" didn't make a significant impact on the music charts, it did help to establish Tool's fan base and laid the foundation for their future success.
Live Performances
"Hush" is known for its energetic performances during Tool's concerts, often used as a show opener in the band's early years.
Reviews
Despite its raw and aggressive style, "Hush" received a positive response from critics, with many praising Tool's ability to tackle challenging themes through their music.
Significant Progress
"Hush" may not be one of Tool's most well-known or commercially successful pieces, but it played a vital role in their development as a band, paving the way for groundbreaking projects such as "Ænima" and "Lateralus".

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