Lyric discussion by Pharkwad 

Cover art for Ticks and Leeches lyrics by Tool

I think this song is aimed directly at Tool fans. It’s like a sequel to Hooker with a Penis. Fans were still dishing out the “sellout” rabble and saying Tool was getting soft. Take notice of the guttural screams Maynard dishes out. They’re exactly “what you wanted”. But he’s also calling you a Fn tick/leach. He’s really getting some frustration at some fans’ demands and it is amazing. So, yes MJK. It’s what we wanted. Thanks.

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