Their 1995 first official studio album, Use Your Fingers, broke them into the mainstream. They have toured constantly. The band is perhaps now best known for their 1999 dance music satire "The Bad Touch" (a top 40 hit in multiple nations such as Australia, Norway, Sweden, and more) and their 2005 pop punk / power pop track "Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo" (also a European hit), along with their 1996 breakthrough song "Fire Water Burn".
Their fifth and final studio album, Hard-Off, was released on December 18, 2015 via bandleader Jimmy Pop's label Jimmy Franks Recording Company.
In an interview with the German site Promiflash at the end of 2017, Bass player Jared Hennegan stated that the band had broken up in 2013 after the Ukraine and Russia incidents. In July 2023, Jimmy Pop said that he was still working on making Bloodhound Gang music and that the band has not broken up.
The Inevitable Return Of The Great White Dope
Bloodhound Gang Lyrics
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"B" is for "Balloons"
"C" is for "Crayons"
"D" is for "Drum"
Like my scrotum here it is in a nutshell
One thousand nine hundred and seventy-two
That's the year I got here when my dear mother's water blew
The bona fide lo-fi high-octane philosopher
Genius with a penis the few the proud the me
I liked me so much I had to buy the company
Soul for sale sold to Satan for a hell of a lotta luck
I'm hard to come by like a straight guy working at Starbucks
Thank the thinkers that think they thunk the thoughts that theorized
Idolized or despised bet I'm gettin' recognized
Mount Rushmore it? No ignore it can't rock with no big head
Half of the people want me half of the people want me dead
I am the Angel of Def with my rhymes against humanity
Teeter-tottering between brilliance and insanity
The one part the Fuehrer the one part the Pope
It's the inevitable return baby of the Great White Dope
Conclusions you drew proportions you blew
Lost son of Iggy? False Bigger nose than Ziggy? True
Yes my name is Jimmy Pop no my pop's name is Dick
Don't admit to kick it slick you thick derelict critic
Put down for missed notes put up with misquotes
Don't want the whole story? Should have bought the Cliff Notes
Like Fingerpainting 101 give me no credit for having class
One thumb on the pulse of the nation one thumb in your girlfriend's ass
Written on written off scoff callin' me a joke
I don't think that I'm a sell-out but I do "Enjoy Coke!"
I struck gold but never took it for granite that's how I planned it so can it
Around the planet fans demand it and you'll never understand it
When I die no lie plan on mass pandemonium
They may display my brain in a pickle jar at the Smithsonian
The one part the Fuehrer the one part the Pope
It's the inevitable return baby of the Great White Dope
One part the Fuehrer one part the Pope
The inevitable return of the Great White Dope
One part the Fuehrer one part the Pope
The inevitable return of the Great White Dope
One part the Fuehrer one part the Pope
The inevitable return of the Great White Dope
One part the Fuehrer one part the Pope
The inevitable return of the Great White Dope
Great White Dope
Great White Dope
Great White Dope
Great White Dope
The lyrics to Bloodhound Gang's song The Inevitable Return Of The Great White Dope are filled with references to pop culture and the performer's own life, making it a complex and thought-provoking piece. The lines "A is for Apple, B is for Balloons, C is for Crayons, and D is for Drum" seem like they belong in a children's book until they become reminiscent of a list of early educational staples, highlighting the singer's formative years of learning. The autobiographical nature of the song continues with the line "That's the year I got here when my dear mother's water blew," indicating that the singer was born in 1972.
The singer then describes himself as a "bona fide lo-fi high-octane philosopher" who is "hard to come by like a straight guy working at Starbucks." He also references selling his soul to Satan for a "hell of a lotta luck" and likens himself to "the Angel of Def with my rhymes against humanity." The line "Teeter-tottering between brilliance and insanity" seems to capture the essence of a man whose unique perspective and talent sets him apart from the crowd. The song's repeated reference to the "Great White Dope" acknowledges the singer's race and privilege, while simultaneously poking fun at the idea of being a white rapper. Overall, the song functions as a statement of the singer's identity and talent, while also interrogating the constructs of pop culture and societal expectations surrounding race, intelligence, and success.
Line by Line Meaning
A is for Apple
Starting off with the basics and building up from there
B is for Balloons
Continuing to the next letter of the alphabet
C is for Crayons
Carrying on with the simple things in life
D is for Drum
Ending the introductory portion of the song with the last letter of the alphabet
Like my scrotum here it is in a nutshell
Summing things up in a brief, concise manner
One thousand nine hundred and seventy-two
The year the singer was born
That's the year I got here when my dear mother's water blew
Describing his birth in a humorous way
Not really realizing the prize that's been begot to her
His mother not fully comprehending the significance of bringing him into the world
The bona fide lo-fi high-octane philosopher
Portraying himself as a unique, philosophical individual
Genius with a penis the few the proud the me
Boasting about his intelligence and masculinity
I liked me so much I had to buy the company
Being so self-confident that he needs to be in control of everything
Soul for sale sold to Satan for a hell of a lotta luck
Suggesting that he is willing to make a deal with the devil to achieve success
I'm hard to come by like a straight guy working at Starbucks
Comparing his rarity to that of a straight man working in a predominantly gay environment
Thank the thinkers that think they thunk the thoughts that theorized
Giving credit to those who came up with ideas and theories
Idolized or despised bet I'm gettin' recognized
Acknowledging that people have different opinions about him, but he is still receiving attention
Mount Rushmore it? No ignore it can't rock with no big head
Rejecting the idea of being put on Mount Rushmore and not wanting to come across as arrogant
Half of the people want me half of the people want me dead
Acknowledging that he has both fans and critics
I am the Angel of Def with my rhymes against humanity
Positioning himself as a champion of rap music and its ability to criticize society
Teeter-tottering between brilliance and insanity
Suggesting that his unique perspective might not be fully understood
The one part the Fuehrer the one part the Pope
Comparing himself to two powerful figures in history
It's the inevitable return baby of the Great White Dope
Referring to himself as the 'Great White Dope' and predicting his future success
Conclusions you drew proportions you blew
Suggesting that people may have drawn incorrect conclusions and overestimated his significance
Lost son of Iggy? False Bigger nose than Ziggy? True
Rejecting an incorrect comparison and acknowledging a physical resemblance to another famous person
Yes my name is Jimmy Pop no my pop's name is Dick
Clarifying his name and family background
Don't admit to kick it slick you thick derelict critic
Defending himself against negative critics
Put down for missed notes put up with misquotes
Acknowledging that he has made mistakes and dealt with misrepresentation in the media
Don't want the whole story? Should have bought the Cliff Notes
Suggesting that people who want to criticize him should educate themselves properly
Like Fingerpainting 101 give me no credit for having class
Dismissing the notion that what he does is easy or unsophisticated
One thumb on the pulse of the nation one thumb in your girlfriend's ass
Suggesting that he is both in touch with modern trends and sexually active
Written on written off scoff callin' me a joke
Defending himself against being dismissed as a joke
I don't think that I'm a sell-out but I do 'Enjoy Coke!'
Defending his commercialism while still enjoying it
I struck gold but never took it for granite that's how I planned it so can it
Suggesting that he has been fortunate but also worked hard for his success
Around the planet fans demand it and you'll never understand it
Acknowledging that his appeal is global and not understood by everyone
When I die no lie plan on mass pandemonium
Anticipating that his death will cause a significant reaction
They may display my brain in a pickle jar at the Smithsonian
Humorously imagining what might happen to his brain after he dies
Great White Dope
Referring to himself as the 'Great White Dope'
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES M. FRANKS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mike Porten
Jimmy Pop was a genius. He made some absolutely great sounding music, was a very strong songwriter, and was able to mix it with absolutely hilarious lyrics.
otakool
Is cleaver and funny songwriter . This guy is a genious with lyrics
Evan McKelvy
Hey Mike has your YouTube channel change, without your consent?
..mine has it used to be just my name no numbers and there was a space too
Бìомусøр внутривенно
Was?
Torsten Scholz
Awesome, one of my favorite Bloodhound Gang songs. Songs like these prove that in terms of songwriting, Jimmy Pop is nothing less than an underrated, underappreciated genius. Who else could invent such brillant lines as "One part the Fuhrer, One part the Pope", "I'm hard to come by like a straight guy working at Starbucks" or "Like my scrotum here it is in a nutshell"? Not to mention the fact that songs like this also prove that he is one of the best white rappers of all time.
Say Hello To The Robots
Their humor is pretty witty for toilet one
Rotbart
His flow is better than Eminem. He and Project Pat are the shiznat.
MRDTH
@Rotbart Jimmy Pop is definitely up there with Eminem. The only big differences is that JP hasn't taken on as many celebrities and can't rap 6 words a second.
Austin Miller
Yes Jimmy Pop is awesome and I hope to meet him and evil Jared someday
Mack R
@Rotbart Eminem's first album was very good and better than Jimmy Pop. His first album was by far his best flow when he was less nasally and he had way more rhythm.