Dope Shit
Asher Roth Lyrics


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What up world? Finally here
Let me roll you up a joint while you grab us a beer, for real
I feel like things been getting a bit weird
And so I've got a bone to pick with all the music I hear
Amongst all the marketing schemes
I try my hardest to embark within the artist in me
Wear my heart on my sleeve, play my part on the beat
And when I'm on, the other stars find it hard to compete
But all the jargon gets bombarded makes it harder to keep
Going on with what I started, feel I've fallen effete
Cause what they want is just a product, sing a song about weed
Being blunt or being honest doesn't sell CD's
But see, I've been loving titties and such
But there's so much I'd rather talk about than being a drunk
Skinny dippin' with some women real thin with the bud
Is way more interestin' to listeners, I guess it's because

See that underground sound radio don't play
So today to be a star you've gotta look both ways
They want that dope shit, dope shit, dope shit
And I'm here
They say they want that dope shit, dope shit, dope shit
Well alright, but they want something more commercial
Well alright
Now see that underground sound radio don't play
So today to be a star you've gotta look both ways
They want that dope shit, dope shit dope shit
And I'm here

You know the bright stars, lovely chicks
Party scenes, all the fans and shit
Less street talk and some politics
Are you in touch what's happening? Alright
(We got it for you, it's the dope shit)
Alright, well alright, well okay

It's all nonsense
As long as we believe it we'll continue to be heavenly incompetent
Its all profit
As long as they're controlling our thoughts they're calling the shots, it's obvious
With no options
We turn on the television but all it tells is to listen to gossip
They're all monsters
Convincing you they're living under the bed or even in the closet
But they're in our work, in our church, in our conscience
And in our schools, in our rules, in our congressmen
Confused use god defense
But how soon we find out even God's with them
My god your god who's side you with?
My god's your god two sides of sin
Common sense, not science of rocket ship
That's why I dream, step to a new consciousness
In my dream slept with the new concept and
Speak through, seek truth, think positive
Do concerts connect with an audience
And tell the whole world direct that we all in this
Our fault our fathers had started this
To all y'all yo we all got a part in this
When it's all said and done put my heart in this
And then still find time for some party shit

See that underground sound radio don't play
So today to be a star you've gotta look both ways
They want that dope shit, dope shit, dope shit
And I'm here
They say they want that dope shit, dope shit, dope shit
Well alright, but they want something more commercial
Well alright
Now see that underground sound radio don't play
So today to be a star you've gotta look both ways
They want that dope shit, dope shit dope shit
And I'm here

I'm feeling pretty good right now, you know?
Just got some shit off my chest, right
You know I'm all for some good music and some chillin' and some vibin' out




I think it's only appropriate that we breaking it down
But right now we're here for the fabulous 1500 or Nothin'

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of Asher Roth's "Dope Shit," the artist expresses his concern about the direction that the music industry is taking. He feels that it is becoming more about marketing schemes and less about the artistry of the music. He wants to be true to himself as an artist and continue to wear his heart on his sleeve and play his part on the beat. However, he feels that the other stars find it hard to compete, and the jargon in the industry makes it hard to keep going on with what he started. Roth acknowledges that being blunt or honest doesn't sell CDs. Thus the artists are forced to come up with a product or sing a song about weed that listeners would love to hear, something more interesting than just being drunk or loving titties. The underground sound radio doesn't play the dope shit, so to be famous; they've got to look both ways. Roth concludes by informing that he can give them the dope shit they want, but they might end up wanting something more commercial.


In the second verse, Roth argues that the system that controls our thoughts and tells us to listen to gossip is profit-driven. He addresses it as a monster that convinces us that it's living under the bed, even in the closet. He sees that it's in our work, churches, and schools; it's everywhere in our lives, even influencing God. In the next few lines, Roth implies that we have some control over how the system influences us. We can seek truth, think positively, rap about it in concerts, and connect with the audience to tell the whole world about it. Roth believes that we all have a part to play in this and that we should embrace it positively. Roth ends by telling his fans that he's still going to make some party shit along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

What up world? Finally here
Asher Roth has arrived and is greeting the world.


Let me roll you up a joint while you grab us a beer, for real
Asher Roth offers to prepare a joint while his companion grabs drinks.


I feel like things been getting a bit weird
Asher Roth senses that things have been strange lately.


And so I've got a bone to pick with all the music I hear
Asher Roth has issues with mainstream music.


Amongst all the marketing schemes
Asher Roth is discussing how music is marketed.


I try my hardest to embark within the artist in me
Asher Roth strives to express his inner artist.


Wear my heart on my sleeve, play my part on the beat
Asher Roth puts his emotions into his music.


And when I'm on, the other stars find it hard to compete
Other famous musicians struggle to compete with Asher Roth's talent.


But all the jargon gets bombarded makes it harder to keep
The terminology of the music industry is overwhelming and makes things difficult.


Going on with what I started, feel I've fallen effete
Asher Roth struggles to stay true to his musical goals.


Cause what they want is just a product, sing a song about weed
Mainstream music only wants something to sell that appeals to a broad audience.


Being blunt or being honest doesn't sell CD's
Being honest in music doesn't lead to music sales.


But see, I've been loving titties and such
Asher Roth enjoys certain things, but that doesn't mean he wants to make that the theme of his music.


But there's so much I'd rather talk about than being a drunk
Asher Roth would prefer to discuss other topics besides drinking and partying.


Skinny dippin' with some women real thin with the bud
Asher Roth finds other topics much more interesting and worth discussing.


Is way more interestin' to listeners, I guess it's because
Asher Roth believes that audiences would find other topics more engaging if given the chance.


See that underground sound radio don't play
Less popular music doesn't get played on the radio.


So today to be a star you've gotta look both ways
To become famous, musicians must balance creating their own sound and pleasing the masses.


They want that dope shit, dope shit, dope shit
Mainstream music is interested in something trendy and catchy.


They say they want that dope shit, dope shit, dope shit
Similarly, mainstream music enthusiasts are seeking something that's considered popular.


Well alright, but they want something more commercial
Mainstream music fans are seeking pop music with catchy hooks.


It's all nonsense
Asher Roth thinks mainstream music is shallow.


As long as we believe it we'll continue to be heavenly incompetent
If people believe in this music, they'll continue to be all talk and no action.


Its all profit
The mainstream music industry is all about making money.


As long as they're controlling our thoughts they're calling the shots, it's obvious
The people behind the music industry are controlling the public's thought patterns and, therefore, their spending habits.


With no options
The public has limited options when it comes to mainstream music.


We turn on the television but all it tells is to listen to gossip
Television only promotes celebrity gossip and doesn't offer an alternative to mainstream music.


They're all monsters
The music industry is corrupt and greedy.


Convincing you they're living under the bed or even in the closet
The music industry preys on people's fear and paranoia.


But they're in our work, in our church, in our conscience
The music industry influences many aspects of our life.


And in our schools, in our rules, in our congressmen
The music industry influences political and social issues.


Confused use god defense
People misconstrue their faith to justify the music industry's message.


But how soon we find out even God's with them
People eventually realize that even their faith is marketed by the music industry.


My god your god who's side you with?
People have different faiths and interpretations of religion.


My god's your god two sides of sin
Even different religious interpretations can be used for capitalization.


Common sense, not science of rocket ship
People should use their common sense rather than buying into marketed beliefs and industry ideals.


That's why I dream, step to a new consciousness
Asher Roth envisions a new world without the greed and lies of the music industry.


In my dream slept with the new concept and
Asher Roth sleeps and dreams of a new music industry landscape.


Speak through, seek truth, think positive
Asher Roth believes in music that spreads a message of positivity and truth.


Do concerts connect with an audience
Asher Roth believes that creating a meaningful performance can connect with the audience.


And tell the whole world direct that we all in this
Asher Roth seeks to remind everyone that we are all affected by the music industry.


Our fault our fathers had started this
Asher Roth believes that it's our responsibility to change the music industry.


To all y'all yo we all got a part in this
Asher Roth wants everyone to know that they can play a part in changing the industry.


When it's all said and done put my heart in this
Asher Roth will always give his all to create meaningful music.


And then still find time for some party shit
Even with all this purposeful music, Asher Roth still loves to have fun and parties.


I'm feeling pretty good right now, you know?
Asher Roth is in a good mood.


Just got some shit off my chest, right
Asher Roth has expressed some thoughts that were bothering him.


You know I'm all for some good music and some chillin' and some vibin' out
Asher Roth loves good music to vibe out and relax to.


I think it's only appropriate that we breaking it down
Asher Roth believes we need to analyze the music industry and find better ways to create and share it.


But right now we're here for the fabulous 1500 or Nothin'
Asher Roth is attending the concert or performance of a band called 1500 or Nothin'.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Asher Paul Roth

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Comments from YouTube:

snowdaysrule1

This song never ceases to put a smile on my face. So laid back and positive vibes

Szeemaine Tigno

still lovin' this dope shit after all these years

DextRaw

A classic!!!!

Finus Tesfai

This deserves wayyyyy more views!!

Zrobot Xrobot

Fuck yea

Leandro R Gomes

I remember that the video on an official account had over 2 million views, apparently deleted ...

Mycro0ne

one of my favs on pabst and jazz. not only is it real talk, but the song is dope shit

ReppinThaValley

This shit still go ❤

Ashley S

This Is really good Asher still got it -3 DOPE SHIT

artur nhantumbo

That good underground sound that the radio don't play

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