Vicarious
Tool
Tool
TOOL
- Vicarious LyricsEye on the TV
'cause tragedy thrills me
Whatever flavor it happens to be
Like:
"Killed by the husband" ...
"Drowned by the ocean" ...
"Shot by his own son" ...
"She used a poison in his tea,
Then (she) kissed him goodbye"
That's my kind of story
It's no fun til someone dies.
Don't look at me like I am a monster
Frown out your one face, but with the other (you)
Stare like a junkie into the TV
Stare like a zombie while the mother holds her child,
Watches him die,
Hands to the sky cryin "why, oh why?"
Cause I need to watch things die from a distance
Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies
You all need it too - don't lie.
Why can't we just admit it?
Why can't we just admit it?
We won't give pause until the blood is flowin'
Neither the brave nor bold
Nor brightest of stories told
We won't give pause until the blood is flowin'
I need to watch things die from a good safe distance
Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies
You all feel the same so why can't we just admit it?
Blood like rain fallin' down
Drum on grave and ground
Part vampire, part warrior,
Carnivore and voyeur
Stare at the transmittal.
Sing to the death rattle.
La, la, la, la, la, la, la-lie (x4)
Credulous at best
Your desire to believe in
Angels in the hearts of men.
But pull your head on out (of) your hippie haze
And give a listen
Shouldn't have to say it all again
The universe is hostile
So impersonal
Devour to survive
So it is, so it's always been ...
We all feed on tragedy.
It's like blood to a vampire.
Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies
Much better you than I.
'cause tragedy thrills me
Whatever flavor it happens to be
Like:
"Killed by the husband" ...
"Drowned by the ocean" ...
"Shot by his own son" ...
"She used a poison in his tea,
Then (she) kissed him goodbye"
That's my kind of story
It's no fun til someone dies.
Don't look at me like I am a monster
Frown out your one face, but with the other (you)
Stare like a junkie into the TV
Stare like a zombie while the mother holds her child,
Watches him die,
Hands to the sky cryin "why, oh why?"
Cause I need to watch things die from a distance
Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies
You all need it too - don't lie.
Why can't we just admit it?
Why can't we just admit it?
We won't give pause until the blood is flowin'
Neither the brave nor bold
Nor brightest of stories told
We won't give pause until the blood is flowin'
Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies
You all feel the same so why can't we just admit it?
Blood like rain fallin' down
Drum on grave and ground
Part vampire, part warrior,
Carnivore and voyeur
Stare at the transmittal.
Sing to the death rattle.
La, la, la, la, la, la, la-lie (x4)
Credulous at best
Your desire to believe in
Angels in the hearts of men.
But pull your head on out (of) your hippie haze
And give a listen
Shouldn't have to say it all again
The universe is hostile
So impersonal
Devour to survive
So it is, so it's always been ...
We all feed on tragedy.
It's like blood to a vampire.
Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies
Much better you than I.
Facts about Vicarious
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Vicarious is written by Adam Thomas Jones, Justin Gunner Chancellor, Daniel Edwin Carey, Maynard James Keenan.
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It is first released on April 28, 2006 as part of Tool's album "10,000 Days" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we try to piece together the story behind the words, Tool's 'Vicarious' song considers the appealing and tragic media and it is only through the vicarious experience that people get to view such content from a safe distance. The lyrics represent society's morbid curiosity and the desensitization to real-life horrors, questioning why we are so fascinated with violence and pain. Vicarious lyrics primarily reflect angst, despair, social commentary, reflection, and anger. However, the song at the same time accentuates the significance of morbid fascination with tragedy, vicarious living, societal desensitization, and the human condition. The lyrics portray adult themes concerning violence and death through graphic imagery and references to tragic events. The investigation of morbid curiosity and the pleasure derived from watching tragedy unfold, imply a certain degree of intensity that cannot be exposed to children. Hence, it receives an R rating.
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Vicarious falls under the genre Metal.
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Vicarious song length is 7 minutes and 05 seconds.
Who wrote Vicarious lyrics?
Vicarious is written by Adam Thomas Jones, Justin Gunner Chancellor, Daniel Edwin Carey, Maynard James Keenan.
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When was Vicarious released?
It is first released on April 28, 2006 as part of Tool's album "10,000 Days" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Vicarious lyrics?
When we try to piece together the story behind the words, Tool's 'Vicarious' song considers the appealing and tragic media and it is only through the vicarious experience that people get to view such content from a safe distance. The lyrics represent society's morbid curiosity and the desensitization to real-life horrors, questioning why we are so fascinated with violence and pain. Vicarious lyrics primarily reflect angst, despair, social commentary, reflection, and anger. However, the song at the same time accentuates the significance of morbid fascination with tragedy, vicarious living, societal desensitization, and the human condition. The lyrics portray adult themes concerning violence and death through graphic imagery and references to tragic events. The investigation of morbid curiosity and the pleasure derived from watching tragedy unfold, imply a certain degree of intensity that cannot be exposed to children. Hence, it receives an R rating.
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Which genre is Vicarious?
Vicarious falls under the genre Metal.
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How long is the song Vicarious?
Vicarious song length is 7 minutes and 05 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Adam Thomas Jones, Justin Gunner Chancellor, Daniel Edwin Carey, Maynard James Keenan
Record Label(s): 2006 Tool Dissectional, L L C Volcano Entertainment II, L L C
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Lunchbox December 19, 2011-13:33
People have been desensitized by the media so much over the years that we feel the urge or need to watch the pain of others suffering...it has become entertainment. just watch the news anygiven day.
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People have been desensitized by the media so much over the years that we feel the urge or need to watch the pain of others suffering...it has become entertainment. just watch the news anygiven day.
This song is so awesome and its perspective is interesting. Shown from a single character's perspective, its actually a very dark song! But so amazing :)