Hooker with a Penis Lyrics
This is about some kid talking to Maynard about Undertow. The kid, declaring himself a true Tool fan (OGT - Original Gangsta Tool) apparently called MJK a sellout for releasing Undertow, a major label record. Maynard turns his words around into the chorus that says, "We all participate in capitalism, so by saying you don't like it, you're being hypocritical." He goes on to say that the kid knows nothing about him except for what Maynard lets him know, so he's in no position to tell him how to live. Just invest in Tool and your soul is safe.
Actually...when asked about Hooker with a Penis...the song is NOT ABOUT a specific converstaion with a Tool fan...its an imaginary converstaion Maynard is having based on his own artisitic fear that with Tool's monetary success...that people..their fans...will believe they have sold out...I bet anyone who has heard that song has though twice about confronting Maynard that they have sold out
Actually...when asked about Hooker with a Penis...the song is NOT ABOUT a specific converstaion with a Tool fan...its an imaginary converstaion Maynard is having based on his own artisitic fear that with Tool's monetary success...that people..their fans...will believe they have sold out...I bet anyone who has heard that song has though twice about confronting Maynard that they have sold out
Actually... he was talking to me about it. I told him Tool sucks and that his mom probably liked sticking carrots up his ass as a kid and he got all mad. But he also said he'd write me a song.
Actually... he was talking to me about it. I told him Tool sucks and that his mom probably liked sticking carrots up his ass as a kid and he got all mad. But he also said he'd write me a song.
It also has ties to the original bass player(Paul D'Amour) leaving. In an interview, Maynard said that Paul suffered from "indie guilt" and didn't want the band getting any bigger than it already was from Undertow.
It also has ties to the original bass player(Paul D'Amour) leaving. In an interview, Maynard said that Paul suffered from "indie guilt" and didn't want the band getting any bigger than it already was from Undertow.
I disagree. I don't think that he's saying capitalism is the H w/ a P, He's saying that HE's the H w/ a P. He's like "You know what buddy, (I love when he says buddy!) I might have sold myself (hooker), but I'M still the one who fucking YOU!(-he's got the cock) So fuck you." That's what it is. Most definitely.
I think you guys are wrong about the name I think that Hooker With A Penis is a reference to "You only know what I've sold you" Meaning, You only know the surface of Maynard. I.E. What he wants you to know. He's the hooker and you don't know he has a penis. Which is saying that you have no idea what really lies beneath.
This song taught me everything I needed to know to pass High School economics
I don't think this song is purposefully about capitalism. It's more about hypocrisy, just Maynard responding to people who tell the band that they are selling out.
This kid has the audacity to tell Maynard that Tool is "selling out and sucking up to the man" for making a major-label record, even though he's wearing brand name clothes, drinking Coke, and getting tattoos of products. And Maynard is calling him out on his hypocrisy and telling him that unless he's willing to throw away his clothes and get rid of his tattoos, he can just shut his fucking mouth.
All I have to say is why does this song have the rating it does? What fool rated it low? This song is not only hilarious but it brings a good point across and is just entertaining. The chorus is great to sing along with. Tool will always be a great band.
This song is a big FUCK to all the "dip shit" who repeatedly call bands sell outs. EVERY single band who ever releases an album is litterally a sell out. MJK is basically telling all of them "We live in a capitalist world, deal with it. Criticizing bands for this only shows you're a dumb fuck who's completely missing the point. You're criticizing, but you're the one getting fucked in the end, so don't tell me what to do."
I think we can apply this message to other aspects of the world than the capitalist system. This represents the essence of Maynard's message saying , we all have our flaws, don't be a fuckin' hypocrite and admit that you are a inperfect person as well. The world would be a much more peaceful place if more people thaught this way.
I absolutely love this song.
i like that tool throw's out props to the beastie boys. I think this song is very unique in the manner that from what i understand there was a lil controversy over bands selling out so to speak and tool just like many other major bands within the culture of music "sale out". Honestly, we as fans dont truly know the individuals writing and recording these songs, and I think the point of this entire song is that whether or not TOOL sold out or not is irrelevent because the music that they write and produce continues to be amazing and what we the consumer want more and more of. Honestly, there people just like everyone else. They believe what they want and leave the rest up to the individual to believe what they want. At the end of the day, there pretty awesome and create well thought out and well put togethor music that we all love and enjoy. If that makes them a "sale out" then so be it, im going to keep buying there shit.
@walter2boys Actually, Maynard is not giving props to the Beastie Boys (nor is he dissing them). The guy calling Maynard and Tool out as sellouts is meant to be ironic. He purports himself as the hardcore fan, "The OG", and all around cool guy, but he's clearly bought into the popular culture of coolness. He's wearing Levi's Jeans, low-pro Vans shoes, has freshly inked tattoos (suggesting he's only recently adopted his identity and sense of style), has typical piercings, and drinks Coca-Cola. The Beastie Boys shirt is just another outward expression of perceived internal coolness. Whose going to ever say...
@walter2boys Actually, Maynard is not giving props to the Beastie Boys (nor is he dissing them). The guy calling Maynard and Tool out as sellouts is meant to be ironic. He purports himself as the hardcore fan, "The OG", and all around cool guy, but he's clearly bought into the popular culture of coolness. He's wearing Levi's Jeans, low-pro Vans shoes, has freshly inked tattoos (suggesting he's only recently adopted his identity and sense of style), has typical piercings, and drinks Coca-Cola. The Beastie Boys shirt is just another outward expression of perceived internal coolness. Whose going to ever say the Beastie Boys are not cool? They're edgy and different and cross-over into the hip-hop genre. The shirt could have been Nirvana or Slayer. Clearly this guy's sucking up to "The Man" and has failed to realize it. Maybe he also has a chain-wallet, drives some sleek classic car in all black, shops at an independent record stores (not Tower Records), etc.. Calling Maynard/Tool "sell-outs" is the ultimate irony as he's the biggest "buy-in" on the planet. We can make our own conclusions about the remainder of the song, but I think most people generally interpret it in the same way: Maynard is a musician who makes a living making music. Somehow becoming popular is viewed as negative, while being a poor underground band is considered awesome. Mainstream or not, these bands are making money from the fans who buy their albums, merchandise, and go to their shows. No matter how "OG" you think you are, we are all products of consumerism. Great song. I will play it to my kids when the are teenagers going through their identity crises.
lol ive never heard it but the lyrics are fucking hilarious