Right In Two
by TOOL
Summary
"Right In Two" by TOOL dives into the chaos brought by human free will and the destructive tendencies that come with it. It questions why we fight over things that should unite us, highlighting our flaws and the angels observing our misguided actions.
Full Analysis
The song revolves around the idea of human nature and the struggles that come with free will. It paints a picture of angels observing humans, baffled by our choices. Instead of embracing the gifts we've been given, we often divide ourselves over trivial matters, leading to conflict and confusion. The song contrasts the potential for unity with our tendency to fight, reflecting on how we squander our gifts and capabilities.
Verse 1
Angels on the sideline
Puzzled and amused
Why did Father give these humans free will?
Now they're all confused
In this opening verse, we see angels watching humans with a mix of confusion and amusement. The mention of "Father" suggests a higher power that granted humans free will, but instead of using it wisely, we seem lost. This sets the stage for the exploration of human folly, suggesting that our freedom leads to chaos rather than harmony.
Chorus
*Don't these talking monkeys know that / Eden has enough to go around? / Plenty in this holy garden, silly monkeys /
Full Lyrics
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Puzzled and amused
Why did Father give these humans free will?
Now they're all confused
Don't these talking monkeys know that
Eden has enough to go around?
Plenty in this holy garden, silly monkeys
Where there's one, you're bound to divide it
Right in two
Angels on the sideline
Baffled and confused
Father blessed them all with reason
And this is what they choose?
Monkey killing, monkey killing, monkey over
Pieces of the ground
Silly monkeys
Give them thumbs, they forge a blade
And where there's one, they're bound to divide it
Right in two
Right in two
Monkey killing, monkey killing monkey over
Pieces of the ground
Silly monkeys
Give them thumbs, they make a club
To beat their brother down
How they've survived so misguided is a mystery
Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability
To lift an eye to heaven, conscious of his fleeting time here
Gotta divide it all right in two
Gotta divide it all right in two
Gotta divide it all right in two
Gotta divide it all right in two
Fight till they die over sun, over sky
They fight till they die over sea, over air
They fight till they die over blood, over love
They fight till they die over words, polarizing
Angels on the sideline again
Benched along with patience and reason
Angels on the sideline again
Wondering where this tug of war will end
Gotta divide it all right in two
Gotta divide it all right in two
Gotta divide it all right in two
Right in two
Right in two
