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Vicarious
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Vicarious was released on May 2, 2006 by RCA Records Label as a part of the album 10,000 Days
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OVERVIEW

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Adam Jones
Adam Jones
Guitar
Danny Carey
Danny Carey
Drums
Justin Chancellor
Justin Chancellor
Bass Guitar
Maynard James Keenan
Maynard James Keenan
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Adam Jones
Adam Jones
Composer
Danny Carey
Danny Carey
Composer
Justin Chancellor
Justin Chancellor
Composer
Maynard James Keenan
Maynard James Keenan
Lyrics
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
TOOL
TOOL
Producer
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Joe Barresi
Joe Barresi
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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, then kissed him goodbye"
That's my kind of story
It's no fun till someone dies
[Verse 2]
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 the mother holds her child
Watches him die
Hands to the sky crying, "Why, oh why?"
[Chorus]
'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
[Verse 3]
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 story, so
We won't give pause until the blood is flowing
[Chorus]
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?
[Bridge]
Blood like rain falling 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
La-la-la-la, la-la, la-lie
La-la-la-la, la-la, la-lie
La-la-la-la, la-la, la-lie
[Verse 4]
Credulous at best your desire to believe in
Angels in the hearts of men
Pull your head on out your hippie haze and 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
[Outro]
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
Written by: Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, Adam Jones, Maynard James Keenan

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