Lateralus

Tool · Lateralus [2001]

Black then white are

All I see

In my infancy

Red and yellow then came to be

Reaching out to me

Lets me see



As below, so above and beyond, I imagine

Drawn beyond the lines of reason

Push the envelope, watch it bend



Overthinking

Overanalyzing

Separates the body from the mind

Withering my intuition

Missing opportunities and I must

Feed my will to feel thy moment

Drawing way outside the lines



Black then white are

All I see

In my infancy

Red and yellow then came to be

Reaching out to me

Lets me see



There is

So much

More and

Beckons me

To look through to these

Infinite possibilities



As below, so above and beyond, I imagine

Drawn outside the lines of reason

Push the envelope, watch it bend



Overthinking

Overanalyzing

Separates the body from the mind

Withering my intuition

Leaving opportunities behind



Feed my will to feel this moment

Urging me to cross the line

Reaching out to embrace the random

Reaching out to embrace whatever may come



Come embrace my

Desire to

Come embrace my

Desire to

Feel the rythym, to

Feel connected

Enough to step aside and

Weep like a widow, to

Feel inspired, to

Fathom the power, to

Witness the beauty, to

Bathe in the fountain, to

Swing on the spiral, to

Swing on the spiral, to

Swing on the spiral of

Our divinity and

Still be a human



With my feet upon the ground

I lose myself between the sounds

And open wide to suck it in

I feel it move across my skin

I'm reaching up and reaching out

I'm reaching for the random, for

Whatever will bewilder me

Whatever will be willed on me

And following our will and wind

We may just go where no one's been

We'll ride the spiral to the end

We may just go where no one's been



Spiral out, keep going

Spiral out, keep going

Spiral out, keep going

Spiral out, keep going

Lateralus

Lateralus stands as a defining track from Tool's 2001 album of the same name, showcasing the band's mastery of progressive metal and complex rhythmic structures. The recording features the group's signature interplay between Maynard James Keenan's ethereal vocals and the intricate, mathematically precise instrumentation of the band. Often cited as a career highlight, the song explores themes of human evolution and natural order through its extended composition and dynamic shifts. It remains a cornerstone of their discography, reflecting the sophisticated songwriting and atmospheric depth that characterized the early 2000s era of their work. The track continues to resonate with listeners for its ambitious scope and the seamless integration of heavy riffs with melodic passages.