Schism

Another relevant"TOOL" song, called "Schism". There are many theories, but going with the bands/Maynard's main topics, it represents humanities fear of the Unknown and reaching for comfort, rather than choosing/allowing evolution of the self/Soul. It symbolozes how we are really One, but we have the illusion of separation, and how that illusion keeps us apart.

The lyrics "I've done the math enough to know the dangers of our second-guessing" refers to what we THINK is going on (in this 3rd dimension/dark/dense/illusory world) versus what is ACTUALLY going on, which many cannot comprehend or handle. It also refers to the Fibbonacci Sequence, which much of nature follows, and the drummer's time-signature in the song reflects.

We are missing the other piece of ourselves and the Spirit Guide is the Key to finding it.

"Schism"

I know the pieces fit 'cause I watched them fall away
Mildewed and smoldering, fundamental differing
Pure intention juxtaposed will set two lover's 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 see 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 smoldering, 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