I know the pieces fit
'Cause I watched them fall away
Mildewed and smouldering
Fundamental differing
Pure intention juxtaposed
Will set two lovers' souls in motion
Disintegrating as it goes
Testing our communication
The light that fueled our fire then
Has burned a hole between us so
We cannot seem to reach an end
Crippling our communication
I know the pieces fit
'Cause I watched them tumble down
No fault, none to blame
It doesn't mean I don't desire
To point the finger, blame the other
Watch the temple topple over
To bring the pieces back together
Rediscover communication
The poetry that comes from
The squaring off between
And the circling is worth it
Finding beauty in the dissonance
There was a time that the pieces fit
But I watched them fall away
Mildewed and smouldering
Strangled by our coveting
I've done the math enough to know
The dangers of our second guessing
Doomed to crumble unless we grow
And strengthen our communication
Cold silence has
A tendency to
Atrophy any
Sense of compassion
Between supposed lovers
Between supposed lovers
I know the pieces fit
I know the pieces fit
I know the pieces fit
I know the pieces fit
I know the pieces fit
I know the pieces fit
I know the pieces fit
And I know the pieces fit
About This Song
"Schism" is a haunting exploration of relationship breakdown and the painful deterioration of communication between two people who once shared deep connection. The lyrics metaphorically describe watching the "pieces" of a relationship fall apart despite knowing they once fit together perfectly, capturing the frustration of being unable to bridge an ever-widening emotional gap. Musically, the song showcases Tool's signature progressive metal style with complex time signatures, intricate bass lines, and Maynard James Keenan's emotionally charged vocals that shift from vulnerable whispers to anguished cries. The track's polyrhythmic structure mirrors the lyrical theme of disconnection, as different musical elements seem to pull apart and come together in tension. "Schism" became one of Tool's most acclaimed songs, earning a Grammy Award and demonstrating the band's ability to translate complex emotional experiences into equally sophisticated musical arrangements that resonate with listeners who have experienced similar relationship struggles.
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