Tool: Jerk Off Meaning

Jerk Off Lyrics

Someone told me once that there's a right and wrong, punishment was cure for those who dare to cross the line, but it must not be true for jerk-offs just like you. And maybe it takes longer to catch a total asshole, but I'm tired of waiting!...

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   AFIfanNo1

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   Nov 10th 2008 !⃝

   I think this song is about how sickening it is to see some of the most vile criminals get away with what they've done, while others who commit minor offenses can get put away. The feeling that one needs to do something, "maybe I should just play god and shoot you myself." It is also about how society teaches us that there is right and wrong, and that if you commit crimes, you will be punished, however some of the worst criminals get away, and this contradicts that notion.
2. donevlad

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   Jul 23rd 2014 !⃝

   I have a right to an opinion and i think this song about decisions that we makes in our life.
   If we think too much about consequences we totally don't do what we want.
   Truth does not exist, people opinion make the truth the truth.
   Be brave, act!
3. anonymous

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   Dec 11th 2012 !⃝

   I think it's about suicide. Not from a depressed sense but from an overwhelming guilt. I think he's singing to himself (as a character).
4. anonymous

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   May 18th 2011 !⃝

   Ok not sure just sounds like something anyone would say, anyone about an abuser that keeps getting away with it.
5. anonymous

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   May 18th 2011 !⃝

   I am 100 percent sure it is about a certant step dad that he knows and hates not his but one of a person he loves very much; ) ...
6. anonymous

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   Mar 22nd 2011 !⃝

   The protagonist is pissed off about being in withdrawal and is pissed off about people still doing the drug he quit (ex:OPIATE withdrawal.)
7. anonymous

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   Apr 6th 2010 !⃝

   Maynard thinks that someone is being an asshole and no one cares so he has to care.
8. anonymous

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   Feb 5th 2010 !⃝

   Im not 100% sure but I think this is written to his step dad who used to abuse him. The lyrics would fit into that context
   
   Someone told me once
   that there's a right and wrong,
   punishment would come to those
   who dare to cross the line.
   (for those who do horrible things dererve a punishment)
   
   But it must not be true
   for jerk-offs just just like you.
   Maybe it takes longer to catch a total asshole.
   but I'm tired of waiting.
   (The punishment hasnt come yet and he's getting teird of waiting for there karma to destroy them)
   
   Someone told me once
   that there's a right and wrong,
   punishment would come to those
   who dare to cross the line.
   (for those who do horrible things dererve a punishment)
   
   But it must not be true
   for jerk-offs just just like you.
   (the punishment hasnt come yet, so he's saying its not true becuase wheres your punishment)
   
   Maybe it's just bullshit and I should play GOD,
   and shoot you myself.
   Because I'm tired of waiting.
   (maybe he should do what "god" did not do)
   
   Consequences dictate
   our course of action
   and it doesn't matter what's right.
   It's only wrong if you get caught.
   (explaining the persons matter of thinking, 'what they do isn't wrong till they get in trouble for it'
   
   If consequences dictate
   my course of action
   I should play GOD
   and shoot you myself.
   I'm very tired of waiting.
   (his course of action would be to just kill you and ignore yours)
9. il_pimp

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   Nov 6th 2009 !⃝

   I think what you guys are saying is true, but I'm wondering if anybody knows if he's talking about a person in particular that he hates...
10. tooliscool45

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    May 22nd 2009 !⃝

    I agree with AFIfan, i also think it means people should have integrity to do what is right even if no one is watching, but yes he is angry about people who get away with things that are wrong or incredibly evil with a smile on their faces.
11. anonymous

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    Mar 2nd 2009 !⃝

    Fucking cool song! This song makes me want to kill someone! To me this song ls about morality and taking justice in your own hands.

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