Puscifer's original name was Umlaut, "a premiere improvisational hardcore band". The name "Puscifer" was first publicized as a fictional band in the first episode of Mr. Show, including Keenan and Adam Jones as members. Jones is not associated with Puscifer otherwise, although artwork by Jones has been featured on Puscifer apparel (the "Your Mom's a Bitch" shirt, specifically). Keenan describes Puscifer as "simply a playground for the various voices in my head, [...] a space with no clear or discernible goals, [...] where my Id, Ego, and Anima all come together to exchange cookie recipes." Keenan also worked on short films with Ford Englerth and Jeffrey Brooks from Red Rock Entertainment Development; these shorts were done in a similar manner to that of Mr. Show and Tom Waits' Big Time.
Puscifer is "as much a clothing line as it is a band", with the clothing items produced in limited numbers. Keenan collaborated on a leather jacket with Paul Frank. On September 16, 2008, Keenan updated the puscifer.com blog, revealing that the first ever Puscifer store would be opening "hopefully" by October 1 in Jerome, Arizona. Occupying a small space above a tattoo parlor, the store opened on October 3, 2008. In addition to the merchandise available on the band's online store, Keenan has also made available locally roasted coffee, art, and an ever-changing list of limited edition collectibles.
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Studio albums
"V" is for Vagina (2007)
Conditions of My Parole (2011)
Money Shot (2015)
Existential Reckoning (2020)
Autumn
Puscifer Lyrics
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Oh, winter
Unreason's cold, tenacity
Pause your nature, dance with me
One more autumn day
Come, Prudence
Catch me, catch me
No, not this day
Twilight fall upon all souls
Darkening our skin and bone
Soon I'll follow Prudence home
Until then, just let me chase this sun
Soon enough I'll go, a winters way
Soon enough, though not this day
Soon enough I'll go, winters way
Soon enough
Stay the winter, oh, one more day
Leave me to my child's play
Soon enough I'll go your way
Dance with me, oh, one more autumn day
Soon enough I'll go your way
Soon enough-
Soon enough, though not this day
The lyrics to Puscifer's song "Autumn" are filled with imagery and metaphor as the singer reflects on the changing seasons and the passage of time. The opening line, "Run, run, catch the sun before he slips away," sets the tone for the song – a sense of urgency and a desire to hold onto something fleeting. The sun represents youth, vitality, and the passing of time that we can never get back. The singer is urging the listener to make the most of their time before it slips away.
The second line, "Oh, winter unreason's cold, tenacity," is a reference to the harshness of winter and the way it can make us feel hopeless and stagnant. The singer is asking for a reprieve from the cold and for someone to dance with him. He is longing for connection and warmth.
The singer then addresses a character named Prudence and asks her to come and chase away his light. Prudence represents practicality, reason, and caution. The singer is rejecting her influence and embracing his childlike desire to chase the sun. He wants to enjoy life without the constraints of responsibility and practicality.
The next stanza describes the approach of twilight and the way it darkens our skin and bones. The singer acknowledges that he will eventually have to follow Prudence home (i.e., return to a responsible and practical way of life), but for now, he wants to chase the sun.
The final stanza repeats the idea that the singer will eventually have to go the winter's way, but for now, he wants to stay in the moment and play like a child. The line "dance with me, oh, one more autumn day" is a plea for someone to share his joy and playfulness.
Overall, the lyrics to "Autumn" are about the passage of time and the desire to make the most of our lives. The singer is urging the listener to embrace their desires and let go of practicality and reason, if only for a moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Run, run, catch the sun before he slips away
Hurry to catch the sun before it sets and the day is over, a reminder that time is fleeting and we must make the most of the present moment.
Oh, winter
Winter, a season both beautiful and harsh, symbolizing the impermanence and cyclical nature of life.
Unreason's cold, tenacity
The cold of winter and the unreasonableness of nature, which still persists with tenacity despite our attempts at controlling it.
Pause your nature, dance with me
A plea to nature to take a momentary break from its unrelenting cycle and to dance with us instead, a metaphor for trying to find harmony and joy in the midst of chaos.
One more autumn day
A desire to hold onto a fleeting moment of beauty and warmth in the face of the approaching cold of winter.
Come, Prudence
A call to Prudence, the embodiment of cautiousness and wisdom, to counterbalance the impulsive desire to cling to fleeting moments of joy.
Come, reason to chase my light away
An acknowledgement that Prudence's reason may discourage the pursuit of fleeting moments of joy and light in the face of a harsh and unceasing reality.
Catch me, catch me
A plea to be caught and saved from the harsh reality of life, and a reminder that fleeting moments of joy are rare and precious.
No, not this day
An acknowledgement that, despite the desire to be saved, today is not the day for it, and the need to continue chasing fleeting moments of joy for a little bit longer.
Twilight fall upon all souls
An acknowledgement that everyone must face the transition into the cold, dark winter of life, and that everything is impermanent and fleeting.
Darkening our skin and bone
A vivid depiction of the cold and darkness of winter, affecting even our physical bodies.
Soon I'll follow Prudence home
An ominous reminder that eventually, we will all have to face the harsh reality of life, and that Prudence's wisdom will guide us through it.
Until then, just let me chase this sun
A plea to hold onto fleeting moments of joy, to live in the present moment and to enjoy life while we can before the darkness of winter takes over.
Soon enough I'll go, a winters way
An acknowledgement that eventually, we will all have to face the reality of death and the coldness of winter.
Soon enough, though not this day
An acknowledgement that, despite the inevitable approach of winter, there is still time to enjoy life and chase fleeting moments of joy before it is too late.
Stay the winter, oh, one more day
A plea to try and hold onto one more moment of warmth and joy before the inevitable arrival of winter and its coldness and darkness.
Leave me to my child's play
An acknowledgement that chasing fleeting moments of joy may seem childish or impractical, but also a reminder of the importance of finding joy and meaning in life, even in dark times.
Dance with me, oh, one more autumn day
A desire to hold onto and celebrate one last moment of beauty and warmth, to find joy and meaning in the midst of the impending darkness of winter.
Soon enough I'll go your way
An acknowledgement that eventually, we will all face the same fate and follow the same path towards the coldness and darkness of winter.
Soon enough-
An acknowledgement that time is fleeting and that we must make the most of the present moment, for soon it will be gone.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carina Round, Mat Mitchell, Maynard James Keenan
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@personaldronerepair6141
The quality alone that this groups brings to a song is just so damn refreshing . Seriously , Thank You .
@buddysaile973
i pity those who cannot find comfort in this simple yet haunting tune
@jimigrigori555
"repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven, conscious of our fleeting time here."
@Richie_Godsil
@@jimigrigori555 I see what you did there
@maxroy5246
I pity the fool
@mspray
Music for the intellectual. Puscifer has developed a cult following and rightfully so. Few may recognize the brilliance. Patiently waiting for a much needed new album this Fall. 2020
@hushjohnny9543
I LOVE how Carina accents MJK in many of the tunes they do together...especially when Mahsa is in there to! I wish that those two women and Maynard team up again with the band they had from the video of them at 'Rock & Ring' in Germany....."that was absolutely brilliant!" I hope they do another tour??? I will be there. \,,/
@phosstheboss04
This song takes my brain back to that Depeche Mode state of mind that I used to love getting lost in for hours
@kimmyfreak200
I often go on a DM binge.... has the same effect for me as maynard
@davidcavan8043
Mesmerizingly amazing in it's slow, melodic innocence in to the season of change .