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Song ID: 7551
Covered As: Sober (Live Acoustic) by Staind
There's a shadow just behind me,
Shrouding every breath I take,
Making every promise empty,
Pointing every finger at me
Waiting like a stalking butler
Who upon the finger rests
Murder now the path called "must we"
Just before the son has come
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
Something but the past and done?

Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start this over
Why can't we drink forever?
I just want to start things over

I am just a worthless liar
I am just an imbecile
I will only complicate you
Trust in me and fall as well
I will find the center in you
I will chew it up and leave,
I will work to elevate you
Just enough to bring you down

Trust me

Mother Mary won't you whisper
Something but what's past and done

Trust me

I want what I want.
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44 comments on this song.
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Zirdo_Amm
this song is one of those few songs that really describes the term "ART"...one of my Top 10... :D
added: 12/02/2003, 01:06 AM
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Sam Dyer, scratch47
I find this song incredibly sad...I don't know why. Artistically, it's incredible.
added: 12/24/2003, 01:52 PM
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tha_Crucifix_Riddler
artistic fucking GENIUS! enough said.
added: 12/25/2003, 01:41 AM
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___-Burnt
fucking awesome.
added: 02/13/2004, 12:00 AM
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Poopstick Ninja
As simple as the bass line is, it tends to kick so much ass.
added: 02/21/2004, 10:44 PM
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Jochem
Probably my favorite Tool song of all time although Schism, Prison sex and Reflection are also amazing songs. I haven't heard all album from tool so I hope they have even more of this great stuff!
added: 04/15/2004, 09:08 AM
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xatmenxfurxmichx
This song is genius...just PURE genius, it's probably my favorite TOOL song of all time, it's hard to choose, but this song is just...amazing
added: 04/18/2004, 12:17 PM
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Old Jochem
One off the best songs by tool? I haven't got a clue which one is the best because there are all so awesome but this one is nominated!
added: 04/27/2004, 06:43 AM
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KissmedeadLy
fuking genius
added: 05/01/2004, 06:25 PM
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Creeping Death
Brilliant
added: 05/03/2004, 09:30 AM
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Bliss From A Dead Embrace
I love the dark aura u get from listening to the mezmerizing bass and maynards vocals are just perfection...... The eirie distortion on the guitars adds to the effect... just so well put together..... THE best Tool song in my opinion
added: 05/04/2004, 04:55 PM
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Fade To black
Very Cool song Don't know if it's the best from tool But the best from the album for sure!
added: 05/06/2004, 11:06 AM
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Big D
Great song. To me, it's better than "Schism."
added: 06/26/2004, 03:48 PM
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slipknot211227
fucking awesome song! their music video for this track is awesome too!
added: 07/10/2004, 04:59 PM
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jakenichols
why is this song so catchy? its like too catchy... once you hear it, its in your head for years
added: 07/13/2004, 06:13 AM
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Underground Authority
fukkin mazing song, 1 of my favs from tool of all time, but in my mind it cant beat lateralus and stinkfist, but yea its definatly up there with the best!!!
added: 07/28/2004, 02:45 AM
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zerospace_13
this was the first song by tool that i had ever heard and have been fascinated by this band since then... amazing song, amazing band...
added: 08/05/2004, 10:53 PM
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MwR
I'm just like zerospace_13. I was sitting in the car waiting on someone one day. I turned on the radio and this song began to play. I was captivated by the music automatically. The voice was undeniable. When it ended, I was expecting the person to name the title of it and the band, but he didn't. I was disappointed. Finally, about a year later, I learned about Tool and even more of their stuff. Ever since that day, I have been overwhelmed by the talent this band packs. Needless to say, this is and always will be my favorite Tool song. There's a reason that Tool is pne of the most respected bands of today. This is that reason (but not the only, of course).
added: 08/13/2004, 05:58 PM
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HaYt
jakenichols, you are so right. This song is insanly catchy and insanely good...Tool Roolz....sorry
added: 08/28/2004, 10:51 PM
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Cratic
This songs pretty good. Probably my favirote from tool, but I'm not really a huge fan of theirs. Not taking anything from the band, just not really my style of music. However, I just want to say that this is probably in the top ten videos ever made in my opinion. It is unbeliveable how they make the clay/animations in it. It must have took a hell of a long time to make, and its just so original. It's so eerie that it is brilliant. Deserves a lot of reconition.
added: 09/11/2004, 05:12 PM
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Mobius288
I LOVE this song... Absolutely LOVE it.
added: 09/27/2004, 10:54 PM
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becoming x
who can't like this song? it fucking rocks...
added: 10/09/2004, 10:26 PM
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Underground Authority
fuckin awesome song...Staind do a pretty good cover of this song, if u get the chance 2 listen 2 it, do it
added: 11/20/2004, 06:31 AM
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Dysphoria
Perfect
added: 11/20/2004, 06:35 PM
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Anubis
its rather simple, you either like this song and know what good music is, or you hate this song and your a fuckin moron. this song is amazing. not extremely intricate, but still has a feel that only tool can provide.
added: 12/01/2004, 10:32 PM
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purplepants69
im comforted to know that i know what good music is and im not a fucking moron
added: 12/01/2004, 11:59 PM
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Cratic
Anubis, You're a fucking tool (no punn intended). Just because someone hates this song doesn't meant that they are a moron. I'm not a fan of this band, but I still respect them for doing something different and original.
added: 02/16/2005, 05:58 PM
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the exotic birds
One of Tool's most well known songs and you can tell why the minute you listen to it - it's perfect.
added: 03/25/2005, 12:47 PM
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mysterypisser
Maynard is a GOD. This song it's..it's..perfect. And I am glad to know I know what good music is and am not a 'Fucking Moron'
added: 04/01/2005, 07:02 PM
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Clown866
nice song
added: 05/25/2005, 03:38 PM
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Jere_apctool
why must you bullshit on such a topic that has nothing to do with the beauty of this song
added: 06/30/2005, 12:51 PM
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KyBy
Flawless
added: 07/04/2005, 10:48 AM
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fshndoieirjsnd
The worst single ever released in the history of man. Even worse than that song by Debbie Boone.
added: 07/16/2005, 02:22 AM
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Tristan*Maldor
P U L E N T A!!!
MUY MUY BUENA!!
added: 07/30/2005, 10:15 PM
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metalskatan
"sober" is a great song but being sober i dont know about all that?
added: 08/04/2005, 10:59 AM
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slipknot211227
why cant we not be sober????
added: 09/02/2005, 06:49 PM
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jotun
One of my favorite tool songs
added: 09/10/2005, 04:42 PM
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Five Faces of Madness
Maynard has a voice of pure passion, love the drum fills as well...
added: 10/01/2005, 10:34 AM
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TaxesStealFromUs
a ballad, no doubt. One of few songs with real meaning of ones reconciliation.
added: 10/18/2005, 10:46 PM
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fadeoutagain617
i relate to this song, and it is beautiful and amazing. I love tool.
I love this song.
added: 04/02/2006, 11:58 AM
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Xtreme17nc13
"I will work to elevate you Just enough to bring you down" is my favorite bit.
added: 02/26/2007, 10:19 PM
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Zoso_Les Paul
As much as I like tool, this song just doesn't grab me the way some of their others do. I still like the cool bassline though.
added: 10/20/2007, 04:52 PM
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Rockzilla
My first Tool song - what an incredible moment that was! Just a sign of the incredible music moments to come...
added: 03/04/2009, 01:25 AM
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step.H.anie
WHY CANT WE SLEEP FOREVER?- THIS SONG IS MY THEME SONG.
added: 04/20/2009, 03:32 PM
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