| Tool – Descending Lyrics | 6 years ago |
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@[rhino10194:32065] I wouldn't cast this song as a critique of western society per se. Maynard is against dogmatic thought and fundamentalism. Modern society is constantly evolving, the seas are shifting, and many people want to retreat backward to find solid ground. It takes courage to embrace friction and flow with gravity. You can believe in Christ and embrace the ideals of the archetypal savior. Why shouldn't everyone embrace love, forgiveness, and self-sacrifice as an inherent part of his/her soul? Christianity is dogmatic thought with many sects that have promoted AND twisted the core teachings of Christ. We are all in search of truth, and the path is not always apparent to us all. I think this is reflected in this song's lyrics. Despair is a teacher, and we're coming face-to-face with it. Deep down, we all know the correct path for ourselves. God is within us, and God will light the way for us all. |
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