I feel that this whole album has a common running theme. I assume anyone reading this comment is a fan of all of Maynard's work, with that said he's a very interesting person. Throughout Tool and APC Maynard has gone through some pretty obvious changes.
With the passing of his Mother and the starting of his vineyard and the slight hiatus of Tool I think this album may be almost a biography of his recent journey. Green Valley, Horizons, The Weaver, Oceans, and Tumbleweed really personify this theory for me. I can't help but think Maynard is the traveler being sung about. After 48 long years maybe he finally realizes the fruits of his journey. And home isn't necessarily a place but a state of being, THE state of being that has been understood throughout many lyrics from Tool but only now he's been able to finally fully embody.
Again as stated below Maynard's lyrics can be taken in so many ways. But personally this is how I related to this song and I like to think Maynard and I really aren't so different.
I feel that this whole album has a common running theme. I assume anyone reading this comment is a fan of all of Maynard's work, with that said he's a very interesting person. Throughout Tool and APC Maynard has gone through some pretty obvious changes.
With the passing of his Mother and the starting of his vineyard and the slight hiatus of Tool I think this album may be almost a biography of his recent journey. Green Valley, Horizons, The Weaver, Oceans, and Tumbleweed really personify this theory for me. I can't help but think Maynard is the traveler being sung about. After 48 long years maybe he finally realizes the fruits of his journey. And home isn't necessarily a place but a state of being, THE state of being that has been understood throughout many lyrics from Tool but only now he's been able to finally fully embody.
Again as stated below Maynard's lyrics can be taken in so many ways. But personally this is how I related to this song and I like to think Maynard and I really aren't so different.