Forty Six & 2 is a song by the rock band Tool. It was released as the fourth single from their second studio album Ænima in January 5, 1996 and received radio airplay. A popular belief is that the song title refers to an idea first conceived by Carl Jung. But this seems in error as no relevant citations to Jung on such an idea seem to be available. Such an idea is further attributed to 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 disharmonious state. The premise is humans would deviate from the current state of human DNA which contains 44 autosomes and two sex chromosomes. The next step of evolution would likely result in human DNA being reorganized into 46 autosomes and two sex chromosomes, according to Melchizedek. Additionally, it may refer to the desire to experience change through the “shadow”, an idea that represents the parts of one’s psyche, and identity that one hates, fears and represses; this exists as a recurring theme in the work of Carl Jung.
Tracklist:
- Forty Six & 2
Tool
Maynard James Keenan: vocals
Adam Jones: guitars, production, artwork direction
Justin Chancellor: bass
Danny Carey: drums, percussion, samples
