Hooker with a Penis
Tool
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I met a boy wearing vans, 501s, and a Dope beastie t, nipple rings, and New tattoos that claimed that he Was ogt, From '92, The first ep And in between Sips of coke He told me that He thought We were sellin' out Layin' down, Suckin' up To the man Well now I've got some A-dvice for you, little buddy Before you point the finger You should know that I'm the man And if I'm the man Then you're the man, and He's the man as well so you can Point that fuckin' finger up your ass. All you know about me is what I've sold you Dumb f*ck I sold out long before you ever heard my name I sold my soul to make a record Dip shit And you bought one So I've got some Advice for you, little buddy Before you point your finger You should know that I'm the man If I'm the fuckin' man Then you're the fuckin' man as well So you can Point that fuckin' finger up your ass. All you know about me is what I've sold you Dumb f*ck I sold out long before you ever heard my name I sold my soul to make a record Dip shit And you bought one All you read and Wear or see and Hear on tv Is a product Begging for your Fatass dirty Dollar So, shut up and Buy my new record Send more money F*ck you, buddy F*ck you, buddy F*ck you, buddy F*ck you, buddy
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Written by: ADAM JONES, DANIEL CAREY, JUSTIN GUNNER CHANCELLOR, MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN
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10 facts about this song
Background"Hooker with a Penis" is a song by American rock band Tool. The song is from their second studio album, Ænima, which was released in 1996.
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Song StructureUnlike many other Tool songs, "Hooker with a Penis" follows a more traditional verse-chorus-verse structure, simplifying Tool's usually complex song structures.
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Song TitleEven though the title might sound provocative, it's not a literal descriptor of the song's content. Instead, it references a fan who accused the band of selling out.
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LyricsThe song lyrics are a direct response to fans who accused the band of going mainstream with their music, which is a common complaint in the music industry.
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Band's MessageThrough this song, Tool attempts to highlight the irony of fans accusing them of selling out while simultaneously purchasing their music and merchandise.
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Vocalist's PerspectiveThe song's lyrics, written by frontman Maynard James Keenan, represent a dialogue between him and a fan, wherein he argues that everyone is a part of the "system" - meaning everyone is a consumer and a product in some way.
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Music TechniqueThe song is known for its aggressive guitar riffs and complex rhythms, characterizing the band’s distinctive sound.
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Live Performances"Hooker with a Penis" is frequently included in Tool's live performances and is often met with opinionated fan reactions due to its subject matter.
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Album SuccessDespite its controversial content, "Hooker with a Penis" contributed to the success of Ænima, which went on to be certified triple-platinum by the RIAA.
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Fan DiscussionsThe song is a consistent point of debate amongst fans due to its frank discussion about the often touchy subject of a band's commercial success.
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