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Tool – Sober Lyrics 11 years ago
Besides all the possible interpretations for this song, i believe its meaning is the same as Forty-six & 2's. It's about Jung's Psychological theory of the "Shadow."

It's pretty obvious in the firsts verses
"There's a shadow just behind me,
Shrouding every step I take"

Later on he says
"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."

Here he talks about how people and himself are victims of his shadow, dealing with his consciousness and ego.

I don't know, this is just another way of interpreting this awesome song. And this is what i love the most about music, specially Maynard's..

(sorry about my terrible english too)

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