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A Perfect Circle — The Noose
Album: Thirteenth Step
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Released: 2003
Length: 4:47
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So glad to see you well
Overcome and completely silent now
With heaven's help
You've cast your demons out

And not to pull your halo down
Around your neck and tug you off your cloud
But I'm more than just a little curious
How you're plannin' to go about makin' your amends
To the dead
To the dead

Recall the deeds as if they're all
Someone else's atrocious stories
Now, you stand reborn before us all
So glad to see you well

And not to pull your halo down
Around your neck and tug you to the ground
But I'm more than just a little curious
How you're plannin' to go about makin' your amends
To the dead
To the dead

With your halo slippin' down
Your halo slippin'
Your halo slippin' down
Your halo slippin' down

Your halo slippin' down (But I'm more than just a little curious how you're plannin' to go about makin' your amends)
Your halo slippin' down (But I'm more than just a little curious how you're plannin' to go about makin' your amends)
Your halo slippin' down (But I'm more than just a little curious how you're plannin' to go about makin' your amends)
Your halo slippin' down (But I'm more than just a little curious how you're plannin' to go about makin' your amends)

Your halo slippin' down
Your halo slippin' down
To choke you now
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Had to check - not David Sylvian! 
Posted 3 years ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
Love everything tool related
Posted 3 years ago by orthomd    [ Reply ]
I wonder if Keenan's wine is as great as this music.
Posted 8 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
Listening at NATO HQ in Brussles - I love this song. never heard them before - defo my style - I like the dark thoughtful tunes.
Posted 8 years ago by markgy2k    [ Reply ]
 Randomax wrote:
I was over 50 when I discovered Perfect Circle....bought the CD immediately....I was instantly promoted to VERY COOL in my childrens' eyes.  HAAAAA  I love you Maynard!

 
This comment has just upgraded my day significantly.
Posted 8 years ago by aspalathin    [ Reply ]
 mikec09 wrote:
Sorry ... this is trying/burdensome ... an irritation amidst other great songs I've been listening to for most of today.  Esp. when followed by Randy Newman, the amazing human.

 
Funny, they just did the same recoup technique as I'm readin your post from last year lol and i happen to hail from Baltimore
crazy lil world
Posted 8 years ago by dmichellea    [ Reply ]
Peachy.  I've heard enough from this album to get me wad out.  Thanks RP.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Well ! I recall someone else's halo.
Posted 9 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Amazing song by an amazing band.  Thank you so much for playing! 
Posted 9 years ago by Johnnyb0517    [ Reply ]
Yuck. 21st century version of REO Speedwagon, aka Corporate Rock.
Posted 9 years ago by rocklandlove    [ Reply ]
nice drum work
Posted 9 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
PSD, 'cept it still don't work proper!

At least it goes quiet.
Posted 9 years ago by Andrew_C    [ Reply ]
More like snoose for me, 'cept not addictive.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
((Snoozer))
Posted 9 years ago by Spacepal    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:
10. I like everything about this song

 
I cannot find much I like about this song. But LOVE nothing!!!!
Posted 10 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Sorry ... this is trying/burdensome ... an irritation amidst other great songs I've been listening to for most of today.  Esp. when followed by Randy Newman, the amazing human.
Posted 10 years ago by mikec09    [ Reply ]
10. I like everything about this song
Posted 10 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Horrible. I don't think I've heard it before but there's nothing about that that appeals to me, and some of it is just rank. I hear autotune too. 
Posted 11 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
This is a terrific album, and a nice trio of albums. But I can't listen to these guys every day.
Posted 11 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
I like the music but that banana slug freaks  me out!
Posted 11 years ago by k1j2cat    [ Reply ]
 Deadwing wrote:
...Now I have to go listen to Vicarious (wish B&R would play that here but it's too heavy I suppose...)

 
Agreed. Vicarious is an amazing song.
Posted 11 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
I was over 50 when I discovered Perfect Circle....bought the CD immediately....I was instantly promoted to VERY COOL in my childrens' eyes.  HAAAAA  I love you Maynard!
Posted 11 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 Deadwing wrote:
Damn Maynard! Good one bro  {#Music}

Now I have to go listen to Vicarious (wish B&R would play that here but it's too heavy I suppose...)
 
......smiley.......
Posted 12 years ago by rockpommel16    [ Reply ]
"Cheerful little ditty"... not quite what I was thinking, Bill, but I appreciate the sarcasm.  :-)  I love hearing this song here.  Kudos!
Posted 12 years ago by skeeter    [ Reply ]
Absolutely love his melodic vocals mixed with pensive accompaniment.  They are an infinitely iinteresting band.
Posted 12 years ago by demenshea    [ Reply ]
 kaybee wrote:

I'm hearing a bit of Depeche Mode mixed with Tull.
 
Definitely Depeche Mode and more than a hint of David Sylvian

Posted 12 years ago by robh    [ Reply ]
 Dstiven wrote:
to go from achilles last stand to this ... and to see it rated higher  {#Cry} sad
 
oh that is sad. i thought we just hit a wall. 2
Posted 12 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
to go from achilles last stand to this ... and to see it rated higher  {#Cry} sad

Posted 13 years ago by Dstiven    [ Reply ]
Damn Maynard! Good one bro  {#Music}

Now I have to go listen to Vicarious (wish B&R would play that here but it's too heavy I suppose...)
Posted 13 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
 curufinwe wrote:
(Tool + Nine Inch Nails) / 3 = This
 
I'm hearing a bit of Depeche Mode mixed with Tull.


Posted 13 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
I'm always happy to hear anything by Maynard Keenan on RP. He's one of the most interesting and unique singers and lyricists of the past decade or so.
Posted 13 years ago by grungepuppy    [ Reply ]
We're not crazy, we're just misunderstood.

Sincerely,

Ferrets
Posted 13 years ago by meauclaire    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:
Love this song.

The fact that Maynard is crazy as a bag of ferrets makes it even better
 
What you got against ferrets?

I dig this song too. And Tool too, although it's not among my usual genres.

Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 mrandrew wrote:
What is going on?  First a LZ song that blows and wont end, now this...  Please, help, give me my Radio Paradise back!
 
{#Ask} It isn't really yours 'ya know?

Posted 13 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
 curufinwe wrote:
(Tool + Nine Inch Nails) / 3 = This
 
flawless rock math.

Posted 13 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
(Tool + Nine Inch Nails) / 3 = This
Posted 14 years ago by curufinwe    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:
Love this song.

The fact that Maynard is crazy as a bag of ferrets makes it even better
 
Yes, but now he owns a vineyard – making fine wine! Still crazy, and incredibly talented.

Posted 14 years ago by htowncoog    [ Reply ]
 drews wrote:
Is that a big yellow slug crawling across her face?
 
Ha...the first few times I saw that album cover, I thought it was a pepper and got a craving for spicy Mexican food...

Posted 14 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
Hey ,,that guy a few postings down was in The Road Warrior,,, he's not doing a half bad job on this song.
Posted 14 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
love, LOVE, LOVE Perfect Circle....and Tool.....
Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Love this song.

The fact that Maynard is crazy as a bag of ferrets makes it even better
Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
GREAT!

Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Love this! 9!

Posted 14 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
 bluedot wrote:
Is that Auto-tune I'm hearing on the voice?

He uses all kinds of effects in his recordings; I don't think he does so to achieve "perfect pitch", though. I think it's just "for effect".

Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
What is going on?  First a LZ song that blows and wont end, now this...  Please, help, give me my Radio Paradise back!
Posted 14 years ago by mrandrew    [ Reply ]
Naa...it's the Monkeys Micky D. shutter wrote:
Hmmmm, do I hear a bit of a similarity to Wolfsheim?  Could be mistaken, though.
 


Posted 14 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Is that a big yellow slug crawling across her face?
Posted 14 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
Wake me up. How did this formulaic song get a 7.3?
Posted 14 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
Hmmmm, do I hear a bit of a similarity to Wolfsheim?  Could be mistaken, though.
Posted 14 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
STRONG drums {#Drummer}
Posted 14 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
...damned good...
Posted 14 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
 Bazooka wrote:

Maynard James Keenan scares the hell out of me.


 
in the best possible way.

Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
 strawtarget wrote:
Yay!  Perfect Circle on RP!!
 
{#Yes}  {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by dggeek    [ Reply ]
Yay!  Perfect Circle on RP!!
Posted 14 years ago by strawtarget    [ Reply ]
So that's what a surprise autopsy sounds like.
Posted 14 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]

Tool > Perfect Circle > simply amazing music

Few have the ability to put such incredibly powerful thought with equal amounts of powerful music in the same 3 minute package.


Posted 15 years ago by huebdoo    [ Reply ]
 any chance of lightening up on the craggy guitar show down? That Zepplin song was
painful and now this one too. please?
Posted 15 years ago by tnargang    [ Reply ]
 Bazooka wrote:

Maynard James Keenan scares the hell out of me.


 
He makes my clothes fall off.

Posted 15 years ago by Beez    [ Reply ]
Porcupine Tree meets Vast. This is what you call a big sound. 8 from the stunned Nottingham jury.
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 themotion wrote:

Noooooooo!
 
Was it something I said?

Posted 15 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
 Bazooka wrote:

Maynard James Keenan scares the hell out of me.


 
Whatever he does to/for you...I'm pretty sure that he's a genius...cannot put my finger on it, but I enjoy almost everything that I have heard from him in all incarnations.  Maybe years from now I'll have a better idea of why, but for now I am content to just really like his style/sensibility of musical expression.

Posted 15 years ago by azdcryan    [ Reply ]
 Marr wrote:
This makes me think of some Depeche Mode. It is probably the voice.
 
Noooooooo!
Posted 15 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
 Bazooka wrote:

Maynard James Keenan scares the hell out of me.


 
Maynard is a local here (Sedona). He is actually a decent fellow.

Posted 15 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
10 -> ∞

Edit: Tool at Lollapalooza!!!
Posted 15 years ago by kalkin84    [ Reply ]
 Bazooka wrote:

Maynard James Keenan scares the hell out of me.


 
Maynard James Keenan makes me SWOON.

Tool, Perfect Circle, Wine Maker-he is the MAN!

Posted 15 years ago by lovemydog    [ Reply ]
This makes me think of some Depeche Mode. It is probably the voice.
Posted 15 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
Is that Auto-tune I'm hearing on the voice?
Posted 15 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]

Maynard James Keenan scares the hell out of me.


Posted 15 years ago by Bazooka    [ Reply ]
I had RP turned down pretty low and I kept thinking... This HAS to be Maynard.  LOL    and Voila!  {#Yes}  More Maynard please! (Vicarious?) 
Posted 15 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
this is a fastastic album - maynard has some great experiments.. {#Bounce}
Posted 15 years ago by lil_pixie    [ Reply ]
I'm {#Music} this more often, and I like it

Posted 15 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Very Nice! (but could live without the banana slug, sorry Santa Cruz folks). I give it a 9.
Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
haven't heard this for ages...

thanks for playing!

Posted 16 years ago by Nadine    [ Reply ]
 supremo wrote:
It is a little surprising how many people on this thread are chomping at the bit for more APC/Tool!
They're definitely on the heavier end of the eclectic RP spectrum. Still, it seems to me that that must be some indication there's room for a little more here.
 
And don't forget Porcupine Tree.

More heavy is fine by me.

Posted 16 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
LOOOOVE Tool/PC!  Maynard's voice is fantastic.  No one else can be so heavy and so atmosperic at the same time.

Posted 16 years ago by SchrodingersCat    [ Reply ]
 supremo wrote:
It is a little surprising how many people on this thread are chomping at the bit for more APC/Tool!
They're definitely on the heavier end of the eclectic RP spectrum. Still, it seems to me that that must be some indication there's room for a little more here.
 
True. But hey — good music is good music!

Posted 16 years ago by ginger    [ Reply ]
Thought this was Depeche Mode for the first 10 seconds...Never really noticed the vocal similarities between Maynard and Gahan before.
Posted 16 years ago by notremotely    [ Reply ]
Sounds like every third song on the local "alt rock" station (the one with the requisite "X" in the call letters).....


Posted 16 years ago by Buzzardcheater    [ Reply ]
May seem strange, but this guys voice has always reminded me of Mickey Dolens of the Monkeys.
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Go Slugs! (UCSC alumni, here)
Posted 16 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
F*ckin' awesome....
Posted 16 years ago by Beez    [ Reply ]
More APC! Please!
Posted 16 years ago by dawndays    [ Reply ]
musikalia wrote:
I must be the only one who can't stand this song. Odd.....
It is a little surprising how many people on this thread are chomping at the bit for more APC/Tool! They're definitely on the heavier end of the eclectic RP spectrum. Still, it seems to me that that must be some indication there's room for a little more here.
Posted 16 years ago by supremo    [ Reply ]
I must be the only one who can't stand this song. Odd.....
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
OK song... just makes me want to hear more Tool even though I haven't listened to Tool since University.
Posted 16 years ago by slugore    [ Reply ]
kalkin84 wrote:
more Maynard! Can we have some Tool? Lateralus? 10,000 Days? AEnima? Please?? and Mer De Noms was also a fantastic disc that needs to see some significant air time here. c'mon!!
DITTO!
Posted 16 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
kalkin84 wrote:
more Maynard! Can we have some Tool? Lateralus? 10,000 Days? AEnima? Please?? and Mer De Noms was also a fantastic disc that needs to see some significant air time here. c'mon!!
I just started learning a bunch of Tool songs to sit in with a Tool cover band - good lord their stuff is not what you'd call straightforward.
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
kalkin84 wrote:
more Maynard! Can we have some Tool? Lateralus? 10,000 Days? AEnima? Please?? and Mer De Noms was also a fantastic disc that needs to see some significant air time here. c'mon!!
Guys are unreal. agreed. More, more!
Posted 16 years ago by ilibjorn    [ Reply ]
F*** Yeah! kalkin84 wrote:
more Maynard! Can we have some Tool? Lateralus? 10,000 Days? AEnima? Please?? and Mer De Noms was also a fantastic disc that needs to see some significant air time here. c'mon!!
Posted 16 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
Tool Lite. Give me some Undertow any ol day.
oh yes, though i think some people here might whine about it too much.
Posted 16 years ago by kalkin84    [ Reply ]
dig it.
Posted 16 years ago by joeychick    [ Reply ]
more Maynard! Can we have some Tool? Lateralus? 10,000 Days? AEnima? Please?? and Mer De Noms was also a fantastic disc that needs to see some significant air time here. c'mon!!
Posted 16 years ago by kalkin84    [ Reply ]
Tool Lite. Give me some Undertow any ol day.
Posted 16 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
Nice. Love Maynard.
Posted 16 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
teo wrote:
Wake up! It's been 2 months.
lol
Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Yay for RP! It's about time Maynard gets some respect. I saw APC in Minneapolis in '01 and was so excited to finally see Tool in Madison last fall but, unfortunately, they had to cancel. drat. I just love Maynard's writhing!
Posted 17 years ago by Finn_Ninja    [ Reply ]
thank you! just what i needed on a friday afternoon.
Posted 17 years ago by brownbrown    [ Reply ]
BLADERUNNER wrote:
this is my first time hearing this song, and i like it a lot. can someone recommend other songs by this artist?
Tool and PC are both good. Perfect Circle is slightly milder in sound but no less well done. there really isn't anything I would say avoid by either project of Maynard. Click the iTunes or Amazon links and one really can't go wrong.
Posted 17 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
this is my first time hearing this song, and i like it a lot. can someone recommend other songs by this artist?
Posted 17 years ago by BLADERUNNER    [ Reply ]
Maynard makes me stop and listen. Huge Fan. WE are seeing Tool tomorrow night!
Posted 17 years ago by mamashannon    [ Reply ]
THE BEST PERFECT CIRCLE SONG ... 10 all the way. the build up is phenomenal.
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Gish05 wrote:
APC is "over" according to Maynard in a recent French interview. I couldn't care less, but I figured I'd let all you fans know.
Maynard actually has a new group coming out... Puscifer. There are a few songs on the web site, check it out if you are a Maynard fan.
Posted 17 years ago by lild    [ Reply ]
I thought this was Tool, but then realized that it was too lite to be Tool and I said to myself, "Self, that must be A Perfect Circle, then." It's pretty good anyway.
Posted 17 years ago by Jimi_the_Saint    [ Reply ]
electronicshaman wrote:
APC bore me... wake me when this is over
yes, dull shite
Posted 17 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
Bill, you are making my day here! I love that you brought APC back into the mix... So poetic!!
Posted 17 years ago by lild    [ Reply ]
electronicshaman wrote:
APC bore me... wake me when this is over
Wake up! It's been 2 months.
Posted 17 years ago by master_betty    [ Reply ]
APC bore me... wake me when this is over
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
Gish05 wrote:
APC is "over" according to Maynard in a recent French interview. I couldn't care less, but I figured I'd let all you fans know.
Noo! Dammit! I actually like APC more than Tool, but anyway. I am thankful for the great music they released, and this is maybe their best song in my opinion.
Posted 17 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
bert24 wrote:
Feeling sorry for themselves???? Hmmm, I must have missed the point of APC..... I thought thier music was about opening your third eye--- your mind---- to the truths of the world. I fail to recall any "Maynard & Co." songs where they feel sorry for themselves.... I thought this particular song was about religous fundamentalist hipocrisy? You know, sending thousands to their death in the name of a god they dreamed up? I guess after hearing songs like this I do feel sorry for myself, being born to a society where we send people to death in the name of the creator. Some day the creator will get pissed at us using his name for our greed and violence, instead of doing what we were put here for- to live. I've got something to keep you all occupied- learn to swim.
Yea-- Ditto that.
Posted 18 years ago by h2o    [ Reply ]
calray wrote:
First time i've heard APC on RP. Very nice.
Very nice indeed.
Posted 18 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
Please play more PC. Nice change for RP, keep it up Bill.
Posted 18 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
I was wondering why Bill was playing Tool . . . Heh!
Posted 18 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
First time i've heard APC on RP. Very nice.
Posted 18 years ago by calray    [ Reply ]
brandog wrote:
Good band, good tune - however - If Maynard & Co would quit feeling sorry for themselves they might be Porcupine Tree - oh, but that spot's taken already, too bad... :choke:
Feeling sorry for themselves???? Hmmm, I must have missed the point of APC..... I thought thier music was about opening your third eye--- your mind---- to the truths of the world. I fail to recall any "Maynard & Co." songs where they feel sorry for themselves.... I thought this particular song was about religous fundamentalist hipocrisy? You know, sending thousands to their death in the name of a god they dreamed up? I guess after hearing songs like this I do feel sorry for myself, being born to a society where we send people to death in the name of the creator. Some day the creator will get pissed at us using his name for our greed and violence, instead of doing what we were put here for- to live. I've got something to keep you all occupied- learn to swim.
Posted 18 years ago by bert24    [ Reply ]
just makes me want to slit my wrists now....because it's such a crappy song
Posted 18 years ago by riffchiq    [ Reply ]
Gish05 wrote:
APC is "over" according to Maynard in a recent French interview. I couldn't care less, but I figured I'd let all you fans know.
not a moment too soon...
Posted 18 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
I can't stand APC. Talk about pretentious... yuck. Don't they play this cookie cutter brand of crap enough on local FM stations? I love RP, not my local FM. Please Bill!!!!... No more APC. More Satie, less Sh*tie.
Posted 18 years ago by Duluoz    [ Reply ]
One of my favorites of theirs. Keep them coming.
Posted 18 years ago by wade44    [ Reply ]
so happy to hear this today
Posted 18 years ago by monkeywonders    [ Reply ]