A Perfect Circle - Magdalena

[LordLarsaSolidor]

no longer a government by conviction and the vote of the majority, but a government by the opinion and duress of a small group of dominant men.”

[LordLarsaSolidor]

President Woodrow Wilson: 1916 “I am a most unhappy man. I have unwittingly ruined my country. A great industrial nation is controlled by its system of credit. Our system of credit is concentrated. The growth of the nation, therefore, and all our activities are in the hands of a few men. We have come to be one of the worst ruled, one of the most completely controlled and dominated governments in the civilized world. No longer a government by free opinion,

[angelwings1019]

This song is about Maynard's idol...his Mother Goddess Isis...and yours too. She was Eve and Lillith who became Mother Mary and Mary Magdalene later on in an attempt to rescue her family through reincarnating in "temples" throughout time. She and Osiris are integrating their energy into the collective consciousness to stop Nepthsys and Hera from turning our planet into a rapist colony filled with lust and child sacrifices. Maynard is an aspect of Osiris, so he understands the Underworld

[HeuristicThought]

its really hard to put into words how awesome this vocal perf. is

[H37715h]

thank you for pointing that out dude. i couldn't have said it better myself... i don't normally have a way with words but that was perfect what you just said

[itchy8me]

that sounds great!! , wish i was there

[00tOOl00]

the black madonna!!!... great lyric!!!...thanks for load up!!

[brad430]

Idiots. Howerdel wrote this song, not Maynard.

[omgjustsignmeup]

You can always tell me when people first start listening to the band. They immediately assume it's Maynard; he's not the only person in APC (or Tool) with talent.

[Schizo27]

@brad430 I believe I read somewhere that Howerdel had written all the music while Maynard wrote the lyrics from what the lyrics "told" him?

[Chriskon420]

What H37715h fails to realize is that the lyrics include "my black Madonna" who is known as Jesus' mother Mary. Hence, this song is not just about Mary Magdalene rather it has a deeper metaphoric meaning which H37715h simpleton mind cannot comprehend.

[DeMoNicBaSSistt]

H37715h, your word is law.

All bow down to the mighty H37715h, and his extensive factual knowledge of Maynard's lyrics.

How stupid I was for thinking that listeners were to make their own connections with lyrics, and have their own opinions about what the song means.

[tiffanydandrea]

Part 2 of 2

So pure, so rare, to witness such an earthly goddess

That I'd sell my soul, my self-esteem a dollar at a time

For one chance, one kiss, one taste of you, my black Madonna

I'd sell my soul, my self-esteem a dollar at a time

For one taste, one taste, one taste of you, my Magdalena

[tiffanydandrea]

Decide for yourself. Here are the words. Part 1 of 2 Overcome by your Moving temple Overcome by this Holiest of altars So pure, so rare, to witness such an earthly goddess That I've lost my self-control, beyond compelled to throw this dollar Down before your Holiest of altars I'd sell my soul, my self-esteem a dollar at a time For one chance, one kiss, one taste of you, my Magdalena I bear witness to this place, this prayer, so long forgotten

[BoomtiKK]

What you fail to realize about this song is that Magdalena is used as a metaphor. Maynard uses bible references a lot, but they are used in other ways then intended in the bible. Magdalena is referring to something the narrator can't have, but really, really wants. And if I were Jesus, I would've hit that, I mean, I'm going to die anyway right?

[H37715h]

Mary Magdalen became a saint and was one of Christ's apostels.. fuckin unartistic idiots. bet none of yall even understand any of maynard's lyrics

[H37715h]

alll of you are a bunch of dumb fucks!! see shit like this is exactly the reason why all of you stupid mother fuckers should read the bible. this song is about Mary Magdalen. she's the prostitute that was gonna get stoned to death and had her life saved and forgiven by jesus christ.. DUMBASSES!

[Sharky2290]

dude willl you stfu this music is inspiring not religious the bible is the cause of most wars in history(ow yes including the one hitler caused) so put a good comment ur go fuck urslef

[H37715h]

how old are you dude? like 10? yeah i'm not saying that all of maynards lyrics are based on the bible.. maynards lyrics are have meaning. it takes more than just "guessing" as some of yall assholes to figure out what he's really trying to say.. this particular song is based on mary magdalen from the bible you fuckin dumb ass.. i didn't say they all were.. "think it's about a stripper" get the fuck out of here.. go eat a hamburger and choke on a bull dick

[tiffanydandrea]

How do you know what Maynard is exactly writing about? It could mean none of these things that you are saying.

[CynicalSolo23]

@H37715h You do realize that Maynard isn't traditionally religious at all and has called Christianity a 2000 year old folk tale & said fuck it? Just saying is all... lol.

And he uses biblical imagery and metaphors to paint lyrical pictures but it's not all necessarily literal, like he's JUST singing about HER. All of it is used as powerful symbolism, using something most of us are familiar with - religious figures, in order to tell a wider narrative of a story... one with multiple meanings.

[stacygirl777]

is about the human body

[MegaRaptor22]

I'm believeing it's about a stripper... i.e. "throwing dollars"...

[RozzWilliamGrover]

this song is about a hooker right? cause i hear about throwin dollars

[linkenski]

No Maynard, wrote the song because he fell in lust with a stripper. But he knew that he couldn't get along with her. It's about how you would give all for just one moment.

[KesORhaN]

@linkenski Did Maynard tell you that? Just wondering.

[bob2105o]

ah cell phones the modern day wrecking art.

[w26895]

my favourite APC song

[zomgl33thaxx]

love it

[friedsoftshellcrab]

love this song lots ;->

[chainsmokinchick]

mer de noms is one of the best albums of all time in the history of all music

[TheChronicSamurai]

@chainsmokinchick I 2nd that !!!!!

[aesopsgato]

LOVE the 'one taste's at the end. audience goes wild the very instant the song stops.  wonderful/

[Teslacoil33]

Such a kick arse song.

[Gammaa]

great live footage,pray to god for a reunion!

[magnes00]

my name's Magdalena :p

[Gammaa]

ths song is about a hooker named magdalena så dont be so proud:D

[IAMBATMAN420]

shut up...

[luckycard]

your a fuckin moron Gammaa. people like you should be shot

[RegularSean91]

Wow, overreaction! He's right, it is about a hooker. People have to learn to take a joke.

On another note, this is my favorite song. Not just by APC, but overall. This song rules.

[Nelsonbmx7]

que cancion tan bacana de las mejores que tiene este grupo que es del putassssssss. mataria por conocer a la guitarrista

[damienmdk]

Evil and awesome sounding. My favourite type of music.

[Clothoet]

This is the best APC song, and I'm not exagerating when I say that this is the best live performance I have ever seen. I'm near tears.

[aerocoryn]

this song is my favorite...and maynard's voice is just divine. sorry haters, but it just is.

[icydeh]

my favorite too........... so hipnotic.... his voice is sublime..

[trailofhoney]

does anybody know where and when this concert took place? there used to be individual videos of this entire performance on here and i cannot find them.

[Kube2]

Date is 07-24-2000. I don't know location.

[shiftjeenyus]

@Kube2 the concert took place in Phoenix AZ

[88lilgirl]

maynard's voice makes me want to melt. i love it.

[PcKSnipE]

i would kill for a good quality live performance of magalena

[PurplexStars]

I would kill for an APC reunion

[Nitro20101]

watch?v=8E7Gj-xrUa0

There you have it...

[karmacoma85]

a piece of the the devine

[theheroofchaos]

does any one have the Acoustic version of this song, that they would be willing to share?

[420Guitar420]

This is one of their best and most overlooked songs. It is one of my favorites.

[Menstra]

no man can compare..

[danpan311]

thanks maynard energy vibe, posted a comment on apc orestes about a minute ago asking for help to find this song live i look for it all the time no luck til i asked,hmm ?