I don't think this is so much about drugs and alcohol as it is about coming out of the bottom in general. And I think, per Maynard's personal life situations growing up, that this song is another release of emotions on that aspect of his childhood.
Unlike with Prison Sex, Bottom is not nearly as descriptive on meaning/association with the song, but the vague nature of the song allows it to be applied to anything his fans may be feeling or dealing with.
I guess what I mean is I think that he is releasing his own emotions from his past, but leaves it open and vague that his fans can do the same but apply it directly to their situation.
I love listening to Prison Sex, Bottom, then Gravity (in that order). The way the songs sync up in my mind..... It flows from initial recognition, beginning movements to come out, and then full push out of the bottom.
Maynard James Keenan is hypnotic with his voices and inviting with his words. TOOL's band members create the most tantalizing and intriguing music to push the lyrics out in the perfect tone.
http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/3530822107858488830/ Gravity by APC links up with it.
As does Prison Sex
I don't think this is so much about drugs and alcohol as it is about coming out of the bottom in general. And I think, per Maynard's personal life situations growing up, that this song is another release of emotions on that aspect of his childhood.
Unlike with Prison Sex, Bottom is not nearly as descriptive on meaning/association with the song, but the vague nature of the song allows it to be applied to anything his fans may be feeling or dealing with. I guess what I mean is I think that he is releasing his own emotions from his past, but leaves it open and vague that his fans can do the same but apply it directly to their situation.
I love listening to Prison Sex, Bottom, then Gravity (in that order). The way the songs sync up in my mind..... It flows from initial recognition, beginning movements to come out, and then full push out of the bottom.
Maynard James Keenan is hypnotic with his voices and inviting with his words. TOOL's band members create the most tantalizing and intriguing music to push the lyrics out in the perfect tone.
Maynard could fart and some people would think it was genius.
Maynard could fart and some people would think it was genius.
Great catch dude, with the link between Bottom and Gravity!
Great catch dude, with the link between Bottom and Gravity!