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"Forty Six & 2" | ||||
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Single by Tool | ||||
from the album Ænima | ||||
Released | January 5, 1998 | |||
Format | CD | |||
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Length | 6:03 | |||
Label | Freeworld | |||
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Tool singles chronology | ||||
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Sample of "Forty Six & 2". |
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"Forty Six & 2" is a song by the American progressive metal band Tool. It was released as the fourth single from their second major record release Ænima in 1996 and received radio airplay.[1]
Popular belief dictates that the song title references an idea first conceived by Carl Jung and later expounded upon by Drunvalo Melchizedek concerning the possibility of reaching a state of evolution at which the body would have two more than the normal 46 total chromosomes and leave a currently disharmonious state.[2][3] The premise is that humans would deviate from the current state of human DNA which contains 44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes. The next step of evolution would likely result in human DNA being reorganized into 46 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes, according to Melchizedek.
Furthermore, it is believed the song references a wish to experience change through the "shadow"; an idea which represents the parts of one's identity that one hates, fears, and represses, this exists as a recurring theme in the work of Carl Jung.[4]
The song is mostly in 4/4 time with some sections of 7/8 in between. In the intro, Danny Carey plays 4 measures of 7/8 on his ride cymbal over the rest of the band playing in 4/4, and they all meet up on the downbeat of the 5th measure in 4/4. During the bridge there are 3 measures of 7/8 followed by one measure of 4/4. During a particular quad fill, the drums are in 3/8, the guitar plays one measure of 9/8 followed by one in 5/8 all while the bass keeps time in 7/8.[5]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Forty Six & 2" | 6:03 |
Chart (1998) | Peak position |
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US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[6] | 22 |