It had been five years since the fans of Mike Patton had first heard of the Peeping Tom project and the growing anticipation soon turned into skepticism, for fear the project would never see the light of day. Fans were also teased with the leaking of demos some of which were nearly identical to the finished product.
"I'd send out a track and start working on something else," said Patton, explaining the Peeping Tom delay. "You don't sit around for the mailman to come, you work on other shit. And that's what I did. It was really something I worked on over a period of several years that was in the background of my life."
Patton describes Peeping Tom as his take on pop music: "I don't listen to the radio, but if I did, this is what I'd want it to sound like. This is my version of pop music. In a way, this is an exercise for me: taking all these things I've learned over the years and putting them into a pop format. I've worked with many people who have said to me, 'oh you have a pop record in you, eventually you'll find it,' and I always laughed at them. I guess I owe them an apology."
There are at least more three bands with the name Peeping Tom:
2: Australian retro/stoner rock band
3: French trip-hop/electronic/electro-dub band
4: an English Rock Ceilidh band
2) http://peepingtomband.com/index.htm
http://www.myspace.com/savrocker
Hard drivin' groove, heavy, blues-laden riffs, epic psychedelia and quality brown tone.
Gerasimos Grammenos — Guitar, Vocals
Adam Winzer — Guitar, Vocals
Cameron Cairnes — Drums, Vocals
Josh Waddell — Bass guitar, yowells
3) Biography from http://en.elektrolink.com/artists/djs_composers/peeping_tom/ :
Step by step, the ever-changing collective Peeping Tom is building a galaxy of its own in the world of electro. A fascinating constellation revolving around the hard core of Vincent Haenni and Gabriel Scotti has recently been observed: live scores for synthesized images and real time projections, soundscapes accompanying public readings by French actor Carlo Brandt , electro-dub performances, completed by an interactive website where the visitors can try their hands at the genre. Plus, of course, a first CD (ICare/Saturn Split/db32). And now, Liquid Sand, taking the listener to the borders of elegant and sensual downbeat music, where twelve new planets are unveiled. Visiting various musical styles (jazz, ambient, dub) as well as literary genres (from the Great French poets to a 1970s cookbook for the American housewife), Peeping Tom does not just sample the finest elements thereof. Like a giant cosmic reactor would turn sand into liquid, the duo amalgamates the components to an amazing degree of perfection. Yet, the result is never sterile, each of the twelve tracks being on the contrary a rich and welcoming biosphere. They now await your visit. Gregoire Bisson Web: www.migroz.com Email : peepingtom@migroz.com
4. Peeping Tom are a Rock Ceilidh band, and the first Thursday of each month they hold a ceilidh at The Massey Ferguson Social Club. The formed in the eighties.
Desperate Situation
Peeping Tom Lyrics
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It's a desperate situation
Now I'm all alone, I'm all alone
It's a desperate situation
I'm without happiness, without tenderness
Without the love we used to share
I spend eternity reliving memories
Now that you don't love me, you love someone new
Death could be no worse than what I've been going through
Girl, this life of mine is just a waste of time
It's a desperate situation
Oh, it's a lonely world without your loving, girl
It's a desperate situation
I'm a dreamer now, just a dreamer now
'cause it hurts so much when I awake
But in dreams of you, girl there's no-one new
I'm still the only man you take
Night after night I lay staring at the ceiling
Wondering where you are, who you're with and what you're feeling
Oh, I've been forgotten, Lord knows I can't forget
It's a desperate situation
Oh, this foolish heart of mine still loves you, yeah
It's a desperate situation
Oh, come back, baby
Come save me, baby
Night after night I lay staring at the ceiling
Wondering where you are, who you're with and what you're feeling
Oh, I've been forgotten, Lord knows I can't forget
It's a desperate situation
Oh, this foolish heart of mine still loves you, yeah
It's a desperate situation
Oh, this life of mine is just a waste of time
It's a desperate situation
The song "Desperate Situation" by Peeping Tom explores the pain and desperation that comes with lost love. The singer sings of feeling alone and without happiness, tenderness, or love. He spends his days reliving the memories of the love that he and his partner once shared, knowing that the truth of her new love is too much to bear. The lyrics suggest that he is losing his grip on reality as his dreams become his only solace. Despite being haunted by thoughts of his ex-partner with another man, he is still hopeful that she will come back to save him from the desperate situation that he has found himself in.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey, your love is gone, I know your love is gone
My love has left me, I'm aware and accept it
It's a desperate situation
This is a dire predicament that I can't handle
Now I'm all alone, I'm all alone
I'm devoid of any company
I'm without happiness, without tenderness
I'm devoid of joy and affection
Without the love we used to share
I miss the affection and adoration we once had
I spend eternity reliving memories
I replay moments with my love in my head repeatedly
'cause the truth is just too much to bear
Facing the reality is overwhelming
Now that you don't love me, you love someone new
You've moved on to somebody else
Death could be no worse than what I've been going through
The pain I'm experiencing seems unbearable
Girl, this life of mine is just a waste of time
My existence feels meaningless without my love
It's a lonely world without your loving, girl
The world is a desolate place without your affection
I'm a dreamer now, just a dreamer now
I'm living in a fantasy world
'cause it hurts so much when I awake
Waking up is an emotional burden
But in dreams of you, girl there's no-one new
In my dreams, I'm still the only one you love
I'm still the only man you take
You've chosen me over everyone else in my dreams
Night after night I lay staring at the ceiling
I lie awake for hours contemplating my situation
Wondering where you are, who you're with and what you're feeling
I'm curious about your whereabouts and if you're thinking of me
Oh, I've been forgotten, Lord knows I can't forget
It seems like you've erased me from your life, but I can't forget you
Oh, come back, baby
I want you to return to me
Come save me, baby
I feel like I'm drowning, I need your help
Oh, this foolish heart of mine still loves you, yeah
Despite everything, I still love you
Contributed by Dylan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
cazza Row
All these years I thought I was a fan of faith no more, turns out I’m just a fan of mike Patton!
God how I love him
New Nomad
I need another PEEPING TOM album.
K M
not happening
TIO LYON
ABSOLUTAMENTE !
jeremy ellison
Like the AIR THAT I BREATHE!!!
CyberdelicXP
This is how you BRING IT. It's so good I actually forgot how sad the song actually is
Mr John Infinite Hive Music
Holy shit, this version is better than the demo!
noyjtyjtd wayhlugf
its amazing how energetic and upbeat thier interpetation is, as the original is so sad and depressing..well done
baddie
Man, this is how a cover is made. It is friking awesome!
Hampus Edström
His voice is perfect for this song, I love it!