Discover the story of the song > Forty Six & 2 – TOOL

The narrator is searching for a change within himself and is digging through his past experiences in order to find clarity. He wants to shed his old skin and become a better version of himself. He acknowledges that in order to grow and move forward, he must also confront negative emotions such as hate and fear. The chorus repeats the idea that change is coming and the narrator is ready to step into it, with the phrase "forty six and two" representing a new, improved version of himself that is just ahead.