I've been a big fan of "A Perfect Circle" and "Tool" every since i can remember. Lyrics by James Kenan Maynard has always sought to poetically arouse the listener from an unconscious slumber. The Song "Counting Bodies like Sheep to the rhythm of the War Drums." is no exception. In the song one, cannot help but wonder about the ignorance and pessimism of war.

He tries to patronize the listener into going back to sleep, while we count bodies like sheep...

So either go back to sleep or do something.

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