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.
Kill the DJ
Peeping Tom Lyrics
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Your happiness is my business
I'm practicing like a violin
I see your face when I hear that song
It's in my head playing on and on
Play me, play me
It's much too kinky on the telephone
Stick in a quarter, let that jukebox sing
Don't let that goddamn record spin again
Play me, play me
PLAY ME!
On every street corner, every bar
On every radio, and every car
On every club, every dance floor
Hot right behind every door
On every restaurant, every plain
On ghetto blaster from here to Spain
On every elevator, every PA
The speakers pump, coming out your name
PLAY ME!
The song Kill the DJ by Peeping Tom is a satirical take on the obsession of people with the music industry and their need to control and dictate the kind of music that is played. The lyrics talk about how music affects the listeners and makes them want to dance, drink, and forget their troubles. The singer of the song is someone who is practicing their violin; this is a metaphor for the artist who is trying to perfect their craft and produce music that is meaningful.
The lyrics "Your happiness is my business" is an acknowledgment of the fact that music can have a powerful impact on people's mood and emotions. The line "I see your face when I hear that song, it's in my head playing on and on" is a reflection of how music can stick with us long after we've heard it and can evoke powerful memories and emotions.
The second part of the song talks about the over-saturation of music in our lives. The singer mentions how every street corner, every bar, and every radio is playing that same song that's stuck in their head. He is annoyed by the constant repetition of the music and wants it to stop. The line "Don't let that goddamn record spin again" sums up the singer's frustration with the endless repetition of the same music.
Overall, Kill the DJ is a commentary on the music industry, the impact of music on our lives, and the need for variety and originality in the music we consume.
Line by Line Meaning
Your happiness is my business
I am committed to ensuring that you are always happy, as it is what I have dedicated myself to
I'm practicing like a violin
I'm refining my skills so that I'm always prepared to provide happiness, a skill I've honed like a violinist
I see your face when I hear that song
Whenever I hear that specific song, I picture your face in my mind since it brings me joy
It's in my head playing on and on
The melody of that song is stuck in my head and it keeps playing repeatedly as if it's on loop
Play me, play me
Play that particular song for me to hear over and over again please
It's much too quiet to drink at home
Drinking at home is too quiet for me, and I need the loud music to provide me with happiness
It's much too kinky on the telephone
Phone sex is too kinky for me, and I need the loud music to provide me with happiness
Stick in a quarter, let that jukebox sing
Put a coin in the jukebox and let the music blast out
Don't let that goddamn record spin again
I don't want that particular record to spin again since I've grown tired of it and want something new and better
On every street corner, every bar
I demand that the song I want be played on every street corner, bar, and club so that everyone can hear it
On every radio, and every car
I demand that the song I want be played on every radio and in every car so that everyone can hear it
On every club, every dance floor
I demand that the song I want be played in every club and every dance floor so that everyone can hear it
Hot right behind every door
The song I want should be waiting behind every door and played loud to provide immediate happiness
On every restaurant, every plain
I demand that the song I want be played in every restaurant and every plane so that everyone can hear it
On ghetto blaster from here to Spain
I want every single ghetto blaster from here to Spain to play the song I want so that everyone can hear it
On every elevator, every PA
I demand that the song I want be played on every elevator and every PA system so that everyone can hear it
The speakers pump, coming out your name
Every speaker in the world will be playing this song, and the lyrics are addressing you specifically
PLAY ME!
Play the song I want immediately and never stop playing it, for it is the key to everlasting happiness
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@eleniff
Your happiness is my business
I'm practicing like a violin
I see your face when I hear that song
It's in my head playing on and on
Play me, play me
It's much too quiet to drink at home
It's much too kinky on the telephone
Stick in a quarter let that jukebox sing
Don't let that god damn record spin again
Play me, play Play me, play me
On every street corner, every bar
On every radio in every car
On every club, every dance floor
Hiding right behind every door
In every restaurant, every plane
On every ghettoblaster from here to Spain
In every elevator, every PA
The speakers will be calling out your name
Play me, play me
@oneoddbat2162
From Mr Bungle to Faith No More to Tomahawk and hell even Lovage as well as Peeping Tom anything Mike Patton has a hand in seems to turn to gold. Man has a Midas touch
@Tes80
Massive Attack + Patton = A dream come true
@hectormugwump5530
We're truly blessed
@reneefountain7181
MIKE PATTON IS SERIOUSLY GOD IN A HUMAN FORM.
@DeutscheDemokratischeRepublik
''Dont let that goddamn record spin again'' ahhh good old TRT vocals
@KennyArteaga
My sister loves so much Massive Attack, and I love all what MP does, so this is the perfect combo lol.
@PittFan88
Wow, he can still do the Epic-era "whine" (unless there's some electronic assistance)...I thought his voice got deeper but apparently he's kept it under sleeve all these years.
@Shaunography
His range is God tier
@BareBandSubscription
He still does it in live performances today, which is crazy impressive.
@Sat191
Mike Patton & Massive Attack = AWESOME SONG !!!