Tool Vicarious Lyrics


Eye on the TV, 'cause tragedy thrills me
Whatever flavor it happens to be, like:
”Killed by the husband”
”Drowned by the ocean”
”Shot by his own son”
”She used a poison in his tea, and kissed him goodbye”
That's my kind of story - it's no fun 'til someone dies

Don't look at me like I am a monster
Frown out your one face, but with the other
Stare like a junkie into the TV
Stare like a zombie while a mother
Holds her child; watches him die
Hands to the sky, crying "Why, oh why?"

'Cause I need to watch things die…from a distance
Vicariously, I live…while the whole world dies
You all need it too, don't lie

Why can't we just admit it?
Why can't we just admit it?
We won't give pause until the blood is flowing
Neither the brave nor bold will write us the stories so
We won't give pause until the blood is flowing

I need to watch things die…from a good, safe distance
Vicariously, I live…while the whole world dies
You all feel the same, so -
Why can't we just admit it?

Blood like rain come down
Drum on grave and ground

Part vampire, part warrior
Carnivore and voyeur
Stare at the transmittal
Sing to the death rattle:
La la la la la la la lie (x4)

Credulous, at best;
Your desire to believe in angels in the hearts of men
Pull your head on out
Your head believes in... give a listen
Shouldn't have to say it all again
The universe is hostile, so impersonal
Devour to survive, so it is - so it's always been

We all feed on tragedy…it's like blood to a vampire

Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies;
Much better you than I