"Tom" genre: Rock
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	A quirky Power Rock homage to the Peeping Tom that features some interesting sonic noises.
	CD: Clear   Label: Secti Credits: Written by David Stimson; Produced by Rat Ranch & Richard Lea; Mastered by Bernie Grundman
	Story Behind the Song "Tom" was written and first performed in 1990, back before voyeurs had the internet to satisfy their purient interests and had to actually go door to door. There was something lame about the earlier version, so the song was virtually rewritten for the "Clear" sessions. It was the last song demoed for the album and went together pretty quickly. Lyrics I drive by your house Stare in from the darkness and write in my Big Chief tablet I look to the street and the number I'll copy But in my excitement the writing is sloppy You dance at the window but I know that you're stalling The porch lights are blazing and the neighbors are calling They call me Tom, it's just the way that I live They call me Tom, and I know where you live The radio plays cryptic songs in the silence They warn me of voodoo and push me to violence My goggles are on but the windows are steamy The mirrors are taped so the devil can't see me The meek will inherit the earth and her sights But strong ones will keep the mineral rights They call me Tom, it's just the way that I live They call me Tom, and I know where you live There's no privacy when you're with me I can't see a thing when the curtains are drawn The taillights are fading, It's clear that he's gone The traffic congeals but still I'm alone The engine is droning and so is my cell phone The moment is right I'm leaving the car A bush by the window is not very far Dialing the number (unlisted my ass) your hand reaches out Pick up

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