Parabola

About this song

The description notes that the title is a play on "Parabol," the name of the song's introduction section, which in turn plays on the word "parable," a story with an intended moral lesson. It also observes that parables form the foundation for all modern major religions.

What it's about

The song celebrates life and the experience of birth, and the shared chance to be briefly conscious of each other and the world. It centers on the recognition that everyone shares the same limits and desires and will eventually fade back into nothingness, which urges us to treasure our lives and let go of unfulfillable desires that take away from them.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 1 other song, like “I Miss Him by Tarbelo”.
• Covered 2 times, including “Parabol/Parabola by 8-Bit Arcade”.
• Written by Maynard James Keenan, Danny Carey, Adam Jones and Justin Chancellor.
• Produced by David Bottrill and Tool.
• Recorded at Cello Studios.