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.
Five Seconds
Peeping Tom Lyrics
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Rags and ruins and stars above
I'm as naked as I can be in this life
This labyrinth is only one straight line
Back and forth, up and down your spine
Emptiness of heaven in your ears and my eyes
One second
Three seconds
Four and five
Seconds to live
One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four and five
Is all I can give
One one thousand, Two one thousand, Three one thousand
Four and five seconds again
One second, two seconds, three seconds, four seconds, five second, here we go!
You are the air that I breathe!
Sweet annhilation in your hands
Your own personal Stalingrad
I'm just a piece of archaeology in your mind
I'll be your private amusement park
Rollercoasterin' in the dark
Come into me slide you upside down
And let's ride...
One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four and five
Seconds to live
One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four and five
Is all I can give
One one thousand, Two one thousand, Three one thousand
Four and five seconds again
One second, two seconds, three seconds, four seconds, five second here we go!
You are the air that I breathe!
You are the air that I breathe!
You are the air that I breathe!
(Don't pull my nerve!)
You are the air that I breathe!
(Don't pull my nerve!)
You are the air that I breathe!
(Don't pull my nerve!)
You are the air that I breathe!
(Don't pull my nerve!)
You are the air that I breathe!
(Don't pull my nerve!)
You are the air that I breathe!
(Don't pull my nerve!)
You are the air that I breathe!
(Don't pull my nerve!)
You are the air that I breathe!
You are the air that I breathe
All that I need!
All that I need!
Our house is burning right before our eyes
And ain't nobody a bit surprised
You prayed for rain and I fell down all night
Love me till the ambulance arrives
Until I can't hear the screams and cries
And I'll be choking on my ABC's all night
One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four and five
Seconds to live
One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four and five
Is all I can give
One one thousand, Two one thousand, Three one thousand
Four and five seconds again
One second, two seconds, three seconds, four seconds, five second here we go!
You are the air that I breathe!
The lyrics to Peeping Tom's song "Five Seconds" are an exploration of love, desire, and obsession. The singer describes himself as "naked as I can be" in this "slaughterhouse of love," where he exists as a "piece of archaeology in your mind." He is both entranced and overwhelmed by the object of his desire, describing himself as "choking on my ABC's all night" and trying to hold on for "four and five seconds" at a time.
The imagery in the song is both visceral and surreal, with references to Stalingrad, private amusement parks, and the emptiness of heaven. The singer's voice is urgent and intense, conveying a sense of desperation and longing. Ultimately, the song is a meditation on the fleeting nature of life and love, as the singer is left with only "four and five seconds" to give.
Overall, "Five Seconds" is a powerful and affecting song that showcases Peeping Tom's unique blend of experimental rock and electronic music. The lyrics are both evocative and enigmatic, inviting listeners to explore their own interpretations of the song's themes.
Line by Line Meaning
Strolling through the slaughterhouse of love
Walking through the devastation of heartbreak
Rags and ruins and stars above
Amidst the destruction and chaos, there is still hope
I'm as naked as I can be in this life
I am completely exposed and vulnerable
This labyrinth is only one straight line
Despite all the twists and turns, there is only one path
Back and forth, up and down your spine
My touch sends shivers up and down your body
Emptiness of heaven in your ears and my eyes
Silence and emptiness in the midst of passion and desire
One second
A brief moment
Two seconds
A slightly longer moment
Three seconds
Time is slipping away
Four and five
Seconds until the end
Seconds to live
Time is running out
Is all I can give
I have nothing else to offer
One one thousand, Two one thousand, Three one thousand
Counting down the seconds
Four and five seconds again
The end is near once more
One second, two seconds, three seconds, four seconds, five second, here we go!
The countdown is over
You are the air that I breathe!
You are my everything
Sweet annhilation in your hands
You have the power to destroy or save me
Your own personal Stalingrad
Our relationship is a battleground
I'm just a piece of archaeology in your mind
I am just a remnant of the past that you hold onto
I'll be your private amusement park
I will be your toy to play with
Rollercoasterin' in the dark
Our relationship is full of ups and downs
Come into me slide you upside down
Our intimacy is intense and exhilarating
And let's ride...
Enjoy the thrill while it lasts
Our house is burning right before our eyes
Our relationship is coming to an end
And ain't nobody a bit surprised
It's been a long time coming
You prayed for rain and I fell down all night
You got what you wanted, and now I'm suffering
Love me till the ambulance arrives
Stay with me until the end
Until I can't hear the screams and cries
Until I am no longer in pain
And I'll be choking on my ABC's all night
I am struggling to make sense of my thoughts and feelings
All that I need!
You are everything to me
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@JOB4ACOWBOY100
The most under rated singer in the world! His vocal range and diversity in sound and bands, nothing short of spectacular!
@lommalos
Most stupid comment ever
@luct1016
no.1 for me
@nachomansandyravage2346
@Chibro whoa aren't you edgy
@kimmolaine8069
Patton underrated? Are you high? He's one of the most respected musicians out there.
@TodayTomorrowMusick
underrated? oh c'mon xD
@jgrillo638
I bought this Album when it came out, and probably listened through it like...100 times that week while driving around getting high with friends.
@WentMillerGal15
Proud owner of this album! I love every song! Every song is like all of my craziest dreams and thoughts fucked together and made into mystical music! Plus it's crazy music to smoke greenery to! Hehe.
@territhetankedupterrapin6592
Try tripping to Mr.Bungle, its the best thing ever! 👌😆
@GummyBearBits
Music.... ❤👃❤