The album, and the band associated with it, is named after Michael Powell's 1960 film Peeping Tom, which Patton has mentioned liking.
Caipirinha
Peeping Tom feat. Massive Attack Lyrics
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it's obscene.
I wish I was there.
Far Away,
having fun, beneath the sun, my feet in the sand.
But here I am,
freezing cold, shovling snow,
but why should you care?
I wish I was there.
I wish I was there.
It always begins and never ends.
Winter breeze, antifreeze, screaming please,
I wish I was there.
Coacoa, chilled by snow.
All alone.
?????
But here I am.
Sweat and heat at the beach,
and your not my friend.
I wish I was there.
I wish I was there.
It always begins and never ends.
I wish I was there.
I wish I was there.
It always begins and never ends.
It always begins and never ends
"Caipirinha" is a Peeping Tom song that speaks to the desire to escape the dreariness of life and live instead in a sunny paradise. The theme is one of discontent and a wish to be somewhere else. The opening lines set the tone, as the singer expresses a longing to be in a dream or a less mundane reality. This longing is made more acute by the contrast between what the singer is experiencing - the cold and snow - and what they wish they were experiencing - the sun and warm sand. However, this longing has no end, as it "always begins and never ends."
The second verse is more abstract and metaphorical. The singer seems to be suffering from the isolation and loneliness of their situation, as represented by the "Coacoa, chilled by snow" - a reference perhaps to a drink that could warm the singer but is missing from their life. Interestingly, the next line is an abrupt and unexplained interruption, followed by a return to the original theme of sunshine and beaches.
The song seems to be about the constant human longing for something better, for a happier or more fulfilling life. The caipirinha, which is a Brazilian cocktail, represents the sunny and carefree life that the singer desires, while the cold and snow represent the dreary reality they are currently stuck in. The song is a melancholic reflection of this longing, encapsulating the idea that this desire for something better is something that is always present and never fully satisfied.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday it's a dream,
it's obscene.
Every day feels like an impossible dream, and it's almost unrealistically amazing.
I wish I was there.
Far Away,
having fun, beneath the sun, my feet in the sand.
I yearn to be in a tropical paradise, soaking up the sun and enjoying life to the fullest.
But here I am,
freezing cold, shovling snow,
but why should you care?
However, reality is harsh, and I am stuck here in the cold, shoveling snow, with nobody to empathize with me.
Winter breeze, antifreeze, screaming please,
I wish I was there.
The winter weather is unbearable, and I am begging to be transported to the ideal vacation destination.
Coacoa, chilled by snow.
All alone.
?????
The contrast between cocoa (a summer beverage) and the snow highlights my current loneliness and despair.
But here I am.
Sweat and heat at the beach,
and your not my friend.
I can only imagine myself sweating in the tropical heat while being surrounded by untrustworthy companions.
I wish I was there.
I still desire to be in an ideal paradise, far away from my current reality.
It always begins and never ends.
These feelings of longing and dissatisfaction are a never-ending cycle in my life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL ALLEN PATTON
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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 !!!