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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puscifer
Studio albums
"V" is for Vagina (2007)
Conditions of My Parole (2011)
Money Shot (2015)
Existential Reckoning (2020)
Toma
Puscifer Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Stole my pride.
Snatched the rhythm from my stride.
Kicked my certainty
Up the middle.
Knocked the wind out of
My romantic side.
What's your purpose here, whatcha hope to gain?
Took my dignity
Took my dignity
Burned a lover so earned an enemy.
Time to make it right
That's how it's gonna be
Watch you pay the toll right in front of me.
Time to pay your dues.
Time to set you straight.
Take what you dish out. Toma guey.
Hopes and wishes set aflame.
What's your purpose here, whatcha hope to gain?
Took my dignity
Took my dignity
Lost a lover
The lyrics of Puscifer's song "Toma" describe the feeling of having one's patience, pride, and rhythm stolen by someone who has also knocked the wind out of their romantic side. The singer's hopes and wishes are set aflame as they struggle to understand the purpose of the one who has wronged them. The person in question has taken the singer's dignity and burned a lover, leading to the creation of an enemy. The tone of the song is one of anger and determination, as the singer seeks to make things right and demands that the offender pay their dues.
The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it seems that the singer is confronting someone who has betrayed them in some way. The repeated phrases "took my dignity" and "hopes and wishes set aflame" suggest that the singer feels violated and deeply hurt. The use of the word "Toma" is interesting because it is a Spanish word that means "take it." This further emphasizes the singer's desire to make the offender take responsibility for their actions and suffer the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Stole my patience.
My patience was taken away from me.
Stole my pride.
I was robbed of my pride.
Snatched the rhythm from my stride.
My rhythmic stride was disrupted by an outside force.
Kicked my certainty Up the middle.
My sense of certainty was shattered.
Knocked the wind out of My romantic side.
My romantic side was abruptly stripped of its vitality.
Hopes and wishes set aflame.
My hopes and wishes were incinerated into ashes.
What's your purpose here, whatcha hope to gain?
What is your intention being here? What do you wish to achieve?
Took my dignity
My dignity was taken away from me.
Burned a lover so earned an enemy.
A former lover caused harm and now they are an enemy.
Time to make it right That's how it's gonna be Watch you pay the toll right in front of me.
Now it's time for things to be made right and for the other party to face consequences.
Time to pay your dues.
It's now time for the person to face the consequences for their actions.
Time to set you straight.
It's now time for the person to be corrected and taught the right way.
Take what you dish out. Toma guey.
Receiving the consequences or hardships that were previously put onto someone else. ('Toma guey' translates to 'Take it, dude' in English)
Lost a lover
A lover was lost.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CARINA ROUND, JOSH EUSTIS, MATT MITCHELL, MAYNARD KEENAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@benleyland8829
I like bass feature songs. They're rare, and sound great.
@ubersnacks4762
I use to get super hyped to this song before a football game
@Transmissiondude
The sound is so awesome. Thank you.
@Kobi090
So great! Love Puscifer always. Been listening to this particular song lately and I love the accuracy of the Lyrics. Thanks!
@mr.zaiked3058
In the choir you can also pronounce "Toma Wey"
Referring to way of hitting and yelling, more is used in Mexico
@PostSpirit
TOMA WAY!!!
Listening to this song is what convinced me to finally "put the nail in the coffin" so to say.
@kennethcarlson1968
Justin Jone güey, not way
@maplehazlekittymeow
after you put the nail in the coffin you do the coffin dance now
@chewkieroo123
Love this song
@kyriakikotidou6723
Toma guey!