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.
Mojo
Peeping Tom Lyrics
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but they'll never get through to me.
It's my party, but I'm waiting for someone to start it.
It's my party, there's no one but me in the corner.
Gotta get my mojo runnin', engine hummin', don't I?
Now roll it up and smoke it again.
Now light me up and snort it again.
I can't believe I did it again.
Keep haunting me, taunting me,
but they'll never get through to me
It's my party, but I'm waiting for someone to start it
My party, there's blood on the ceiling, the carpet
Gotta get my mojo runnin', engine hummin', don't I?
Now roll it up and smoke it again.
It's bottoms up and drink it again.
Now fix it up and shoot it again.
I can't believe I did it again.
I'm readin' the signs, makes me wonder why they're getting through to me.
Gotta get my mojo runnin', engine hummin', don't I?
Gotta get my mojo runnin', engine hummin', don't I?
Now roll it up and smoke it again.
It's bottoms up and drink it again.
Now fix it up and shoot it again.
I can't believe I did it again.
Oops, I did it again
The song "Mojo" by Peeping Tom is a haunting and intense exploration of addiction and self-destruction. The lyrics describe the singer's struggle to regain control over their life, while also acknowledging the allure of their destructive habits. Throughout the song, the singer refers to their addiction as their "mojo," implying that it has a sinister hold on them.
The opening lines of the song illustrate the singer's frustration with the constant presence of their addiction, which is represented by "haunting rhymes." Despite their best efforts, they cannot shake the hold it has over them. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's my party," which could be interpreted as the singer taking ownership of their addiction, but also feeling trapped by it. The line "there's no one but me in the corner" adds to the sense of isolation and loneliness that often accompanies addiction.
The second half of the song takes a more direct approach, with the singer describing their drug use in explicit detail. The repetition of "Now roll it up and smoke it again" and other similar lines emphasizes the cyclical nature of addiction, and the fact that even when the singer is aware of the consequences of their actions, they cannot help but return to their destructive habits. The final line "Oops, I did it again" is a reference to the famous Britney Spears song of the same name, and serves as a bleak reminder that addiction is never truly conquered.
Line by Line Meaning
Those haunting rhymes are keeping the time, but they'll never get through to me.
The lyrics are catchy, but they don't have any emotional impact on me.
It's my party, but I'm waiting for someone to start it.
I'm in control of my life, but I feel like I need someone else to make things happen.
It's my party, there's no one but me in the corner.
I'm alone despite being in control, which makes things feel lonely.
Gotta get my mojo runnin', engine hummin', don't I?
I need to get energized so I can start feeling alive and motivated.
Now roll it up and smoke it again. Now light me up and snort it again. Now fix it up and shoot it again. I can't believe I did it again.
I keep returning to harmful habits despite knowing the consequences.
Keep haunting me, taunting me, but they'll never get through to me
I'm haunted by my own thoughts, but they can't overpower me.
My party, there's blood on the ceiling, the carpet
The party is a mess, and I feel like I'm responsible for it all.
I'm readin' the signs, makes me wonder why they're getting through to me.
I'm aware of my surroundings and the signals they're sending, but I don't understand why I'm affected by them.
Oops, I did it again
I made the same mistake again, and I'm disappointed with myself.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL M. NAKAMURA, MICHAEL ALLEN PATTON
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@shawushkafromhattusa5529
Those haunting rhymes are keeping the time,
but they'll never get through to me.
It's my party, but I'm waiting for someone to start it.
My party, there's no one but me in the corner.
Gotta get my mojo runnin', engine hummin', don't I?
Now roll it up and smoke it again.
Now line me up and snort it again.
Now fix it up and shoot it again.
I can't believe I did it again.
Keep haunting me, taunting me,
but they'll never get through to me
It's my party, but I'm waiting for someone to start it
My party, there's blood on the ceiling, the carpet
Gotta get my mojo runnin', engine hummin', don't I?
Now roll it up and smoke it again.
It's bottoms up and drink it again.
Now fix it up and shoot it again.
I can't believe I did it again.
I'm readin' the signs, makes me wonder why they're getting through to me.
Gotta get my mojo runnin', engine hummin', don't I?
Gotta get my mojo runnin', engine hummin', don't I?
Now roll it up and smoke it again.
It's bottoms up and drink it again.
Now fix it up and shoot it again.
I can't believe I did it again.
Oops, I did it again
@Imhexed
Patton is one of the most important and underrated artists of contemporary music, most are unaware of his range vocally and artistically as well as the reach of his influence
@AliAsh96
Exactly! He's the best! However, he doesn't like to be praised but if only he knew how much his fans appreciate his talent as a whole.
@donellarobinson1951
Creatively diverse❤
@neonblack211
he knows he isn't stupid @@AliAsh96
@vansland
I've been studying Mike Patton since the early 90's & still quite figure him out. He's one of the most unique vocalists I've ever heard.
@hu5films862
100% if not the most unique vocalist, personally I’d say Layne Staley first then Mike then Chris Cornell then Jack Black then Ozzy and so on😅
@dramaqueenlp
I wish there would be a second album. This is by far my favorite Mike Patton project.
@kali7906
dramaqueenlp seriously
@UnwrittenSpade
Mine too!!!!
@justinbenoit4
I’m getting more and more into Peeping Tom. I still think FNM is my favorite but Peeping Tom is climbing up there for me.