Parabol

A measured prelude to the heavier 'Parabola', this track builds from stillness into something transcendent. Tool construct the song around a simple, repeating meditation on presence and embodiment: the warmth of being alive in a body, the relief of not being alone. The lyrics circle gently around acceptance, framing pain not as something to endure but as illusion to be seen through. The arrangement matches this restraint. Where 'Parabola' will arrive with weight and complexity, 'Parabol' stays sparse and contemplative, letting Maynard James Keenan's voice sit at the centre without ornament. It functions as both opener and threshold, a moment of breath before the album's architecture becomes fully visible.