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)
Horizons
Puscifer Lyrics
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Still not real.
Ash, urn, and silence.
Talk to me.
Dust devil swept you away.
My recollections are
All that's left of you.
Swirl and sway without me
Dust devil swept you away.
Whirling playful dancing about you.
What's left of you is
Ash and urn and this silent horizon.
The song "Horizons" by Puscifer seems to be exploring the theme of loss and grief. With the repeated mention of a "dust devil" sweeping someone away, it can be inferred that the lyrics are referring to a sudden and traumatic loss of someone close. The lines "still not real" and "talk to me" suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the reality of the situation and seeking some kind of solace or communication through their grief.
The second verse of the song focuses more on the memories that are left behind after a loss. The line "my recollections are all that's left of you" is a poignant reminder that memories are often the only way we have to hold onto someone after they are gone. The repetition of "dust devil swept you away" in this verse implies that the singer is still struggling to accept what has happened, as if repeating the phrase will make it more real.
The final lines of the song speak to the finality of death - all that is left after someone is gone is ash and urn, and the horizon stretches out in silence. The use of the word "horizon" is interesting, as it suggests that the loss has not only affected the singer personally, but has caused a fundamental shift in their perception of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Dust devil swept you away.
You were taken away quickly and suddenly, just like how a dust devil moves.
Still not real.
I can't believe that you're gone, it hasn't fully registered with me yet.
Ash, urn, and silence.
All that remains of you are your ashes, an urn to house them in, and the deafening quiet that lingers.
Talk to me.
Please, reach out to me somehow, let me know that you're still with me in some way.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Joshua Eustis, Mat Mitchell, Maynard Keenan
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I believe I have, in fact, found my theme song. Can I get an amen!