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.
Sucker
Peeping Tom Lyrics
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i will take whats mine, you take whats yours
your playing with loaded gats and a gun in the drawer
but now why dont you even the score
its boink, boink every minute
sucker
sucker
sucker
sucker
what makes you think your my only
lover
the truth kinda hurts dont it
mother
fucker?
Sucker...
you see my fingers twitchin, and my nervous glance
i thought you were bluffin, but you saw my hand
lost in phony laughter and three mixed drinks
its time to take a chance, i think
its boink, boink every minute
sucker
sucker
so keep it in your pants, boy
sucker
sucker
what makes you think your my only
lover
the truth kinda hurts dont it
mother
fucker?
Suckerrrr...
The lyrics to Peeping Tom's song "Sucker" describe a situation of deceit and mistrust between two lovers. It appears that the two individuals in the relationship have been playing games with each other and hiding their true intentions. The phrase "take a peek indoors" suggests that they are not being truly open and honest with each other. The singer wants to "take what's mine" and encourages the other person to "even the score," implying that they have both been dishonest in some way.
The chorus, with its repeated use of the word "sucker," reveals the singer's frustration and contempt for the other person. The lyric "what makes you think you're my only lover" suggests that the other person may be cheating on the singer or at least not being completely faithful. The singer also hints at their own duplicitous behavior with lines like "lost in phony laughter and three mixed drinks" and "you saw my hand," indicating that they may have been trying to deceive the other person as well.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sucker" portray a relationship characterized by deceit, mistrust, and anger. The repeated use of the word "sucker" reinforces the singer's resentment towards the other person, while the imagery of loaded guns and fingers twitching suggests a tense and potentially dangerous situation.
Line by Line Meaning
We'll fall asleep, and take a peek indoors
Let's break into this person's home when they're asleep and get what we want
i will take whats mine, you take whats yours
We're going to steal what belongs to us from this person's house
your playing with loaded gats and a gun in the drawer
You think you're tough because you have weapons in your home
but now why dont you even the score
It's time for us to take revenge on you
its boink, boink every minute
We're going to have sex as much as we want since we're in control
so keep it in your pants, boy
Don't even try to have sex with me against my will
what makes you think your my only
You're not the only person I'm involved with sexually
lover
the truth kinda hurts dont it
You can't handle the truth that I'm not yours exclusively
mother
fucker?
you see my fingers twitchin, and my nervous glance
I'm getting antsy and scared because this is risky business
i thought you were bluffin, but you saw my hand
I didn't think you were really serious, but now I can see you mean business
lost in phony laughter and three mixed drinks
I'm trying to pretend everything is okay by drinking and pretending to be happy
its time to take a chance, i think
I'm going to have to do something drastic to get out of this situation
Suckerrrr...
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MrJoeCage
You know what it is? he doesn't care what anyone thinks. that's why. he makes albums that he would want to listen to, first and foremost. he just happens to be so talented he is almost unlimited in his potential.
Gomba13
Spot on. As a kid, I thought this was how people made records. Once grown up, I was increasingly disappointed. We are being lied to by most "artists."
If you are not feeling what you are doing, you shouldn't do it. Only do it if you can feel it.
spikedawg1970
@Requiemslove That guy is Mike Patton, you may remember him from Faith No More, but his musical credits go in all directions and genres. Probably one of greatest rock singers in the past 25 years, but not afraid to experiment and collaborate with various artists. A modern day musical reanaiisance man indeed!
Steve Prescott
One of the greatest rock singers period! Not just last 25 years (actually over 30 - "The Real Thing" came out in '89!). Mike's also one of the least mainstream so he'll never get that credit out in the open but he's a tremendous talent - pushing boundaries and stepping on genre norms daily. Truly one of a kind.
oddgobompin
They are awesome together.
Eduardo Cesar
Muito Bom !
Tobias Knudsen
Two of my favorite artist of all time. I didn't know that this was really Norah Jones, had my suspicions though :D
CGolds235
love this song!
ChienJaune01
It's like a sexy crossover between Portishead and Fantomas' Director Cut. Awesome.
stan menshic
Super Cool, Patton & Jones are exceptionally creative & super productive!