Dark Lotus made its debut with the single "Echo Side", which was later released on Insane Clown Posse's 1999 album The Amazing Jeckel Brothers. It was later announced that each member "would act as a 'petal' of the lotus," and that there would be six members. After speculation as to who the sixth member would be, including rumors that Esham would join the group, it was announced that Marz would be a member.
Dark Lotus released their first album, Tales from the Lotus Pod, in 2001. Mike E. Clark was brought in to produce the album, but left the project after producing four songs, and Fritz the Cat produced the rest of the album. The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, #6 on the Top Independent Albums chart, and #158 on the Billboard 200. Marz left the group, and was replaced by James Lowery. In 2002, Tales from the Lotus Pod was reissued in a new version removing Marz' vocals. On April 6, 2004, Dark Lotus released their second studio album, Black Rain. It peaked at #3 on the Top Independent Albums chart, and at #71 on the Billboard 200.
Lowery left the group, and a third album, The Opaque Brotherhood, was released without him. It peaked at #4 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #23 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, #45 on the Top Internet Albums chart, and #45 on the Billboard 200.[4] Allrovi reviewer Stewart Mason praised the album, writing "Nothing on The Opaque Brotherhood will convince anyone who isn't already a fan, but the tormented lyrics and matter-of-fact delivery remove a layer or two of distance and artifice from the band's familiar themes, and make them that much more disturbing as a result.".
Black Sand
Dark Lotus Lyrics
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A black sand storm is approaching the metropolis
Sucking up sunlight it moves ontop of us
Beaches of black sand are littered with dead fish
Black sand deserts grow blood red cactus
Dust devils twist human bodies in half
Black sands down the hourglass that's our ass
This ain't the past that we live in we're not forgiven
[Blaze Ya Dead Homie:]
A murdering sense feel the essence of the black sand
The sight alone cause trauma to a mortal man
Smoke starts rising and images appear
My legs stick and death replays over in the mirror
Grades of black sand the coming of your end
All you ever loved is now appearin wasteland
Lost forever and still you will descend
You're caught between light and dark within the black sand
[Chorus:]
Black sand blowing in the sky
Close your eyes
Follows whipping by, it surrounds you
Don't look or you'll turn to stone
Black sand blowing in the sky
Close your eyes
Follows whipping by, it surrounds you
Don't look or you'll turn to stone
[Jamie Madrox:]
In the black sand I draw a diagram
A mythical imaginary wondrous land
Where pharaohs once inhabited and pyramids avast
Till the sky ate the sun turning everything to black
Night was eternal no more shadow of the Sphinx
Robbed the sun God and became extinct
May as well have died and turned to dust
Till the lightning hit the pyramids and everyone was crushed
[Monoxide Child:]
Black sand mortal's end
Time for the Lotus to claim reign again
Cross legged I sit surrounded
Cops around it who block the worlds end
Shots fired at my direction
But I'm protected by the black sands within
Now watch me disappear in the air so thin
As I now being the end of humans
[Chorus:]
Black sand blowing in the sky
Close your eyes
Follows whipping by, it surrounds you
Don't look or you'll turn to stone
Black sand blowing in the sky
Close your eyes
Follows whipping by, it surrounds you
Don't look or you'll turn to stone
[Shaggy 2 Dope:]
In your face black sand thrown
Then my knife rips you open from your balls to your dome
Lots roots planted deep down in this shit
When the pedals bloom that's when wigs get flipped
A world where the darkness consuming your soul
Sand leaking out your ass, nose, eyes and ear holes
Now you on your knees praying for your life
Too bad for your bitch ass you just another sacrifice
[Chorus:]
Black sand blowing in the sky
Close your eyes
Follows whipping by, it surrounds you
Don't look or you'll turn to stone
Black sand blowing in the sky
Close your eyes
Follows whipping by, it surrounds you
Don't look or you'll turn to stone
Close your eyes
Don't look or you'll turn to stone
Close your eyes
Don't look or you'll turn to stone
Voices drive my conscience, and I fight. To keep them sane...
The song "Black Sand" by Dark Lotus is a haunting and intense commentary on the destructive power of nature and humanity's inability to cope with it. The song imagines a world overtaken by black sand, which represents death, destruction, and chaos. The lyrics describe a metropolis where the black sand has taken over, leaving nothing but wastelands and dead bodies in its wake. The sand is all-consuming, sucking up sunlight and creating deserts with blood-red cactus that grow out of it. Dust devils twist human bodies in half, and the hourglass that represents time is running out. There is a sense that this is not just some apocalyptic future, but the present, and that humanity is to blame for its own destruction.
The different rappers each contribute their unique perspective on the black sand. Violent J and Blaze Ya Dead Homie focus on its physical power, describing how it can traumatize and kill people. Jamie Madrox imagines a mythical world where the pharaohs once lived, but it was engulfed by the black sand. Monoxide Child sees the black sand as a symbol of the end of humanity, while Shaggy 2 Dope imagines a world where the black sand is used as a weapon against people.
Overall, "Black Sand" is a powerful and haunting song that showcases the lyrical skill and social commentary of Dark Lotus.
Line by Line Meaning
A black sand storm is approaching the metropolis
The impending doom of death and destruction is approaching our city
Sucking up sunlight it moves on top of us
The darkness consumes everything in its path, taking over and blocking the light
Beaches of black sand are littered with dead fish
The once beautiful beaches are now covered in death and decay, with no signs of life
Black sand deserts grow blood red cactus
The unforgiving environment breeds twisted and violent organisms that thrive in the darkness
Dust devils twist human bodies in half
The storms of black sand and death have the power to destroy and maim human lives
Black sands down the hourglass that's our ass
The sands of time are running out, and death looms over us all
This ain't the past that we live in we're not forgiven
Our present is filled with darkness and death, and there is no redemption or forgiveness for our sins
It's death at the hands of the lands we've been given
The environment we live in is violent and deadly, and it will eventually claim our lives
A murdering sense feel the essence of the black sand
The deathly nature of the black sand is palpable and overwhelming
The sight alone cause trauma to a mortal man
The mere sight of the black sand is traumatizing and can cause irreparable harm
Smoke starts rising and images appear
The darkness fills the air and brings forth haunting visions
My legs stick and death replays over in the mirror
The black sand traps and imprisons, and death seems to be the only outcome
Grades of black sand the coming of your end
The different levels and intensities of the black sand signify the approach of death
All you ever loved is now appearing wasteland
The darkness and death have destroyed everything we hold dear, leaving only a desolate wasteland
Lost forever and still you will descend
Even in death, there is no escape, and we will all eventually succumb to the black sand
You're caught between light and dark within the black sand
Caught between life and death, hope and despair, we are trapped in the grip of the black sand
In the black sand I draw a diagram
Within the darkness, there is a glimmer of hope, a beautiful and imaginative world that we can only dream of
A mythical imaginary wondrous land
A world of myth and imagination, where anything is possible and hope is still alive
Where pharaohs once inhabited and pyramids avast
A world full of ancient wonders and splendor, now consumed by darkness and death
Till the sky ate the sun turning everything to black
The darkness consumed everything, and turned the world to blackness and despair
Night was eternal no more shadow of the Sphinx
The night lasted forever, and even the great Sphinx could not escape the darkness
Robbed the sun God and became extinct
Even the gods could not escape the relentless grip of the black sand, and they were destroyed
May as well have died and turned to dust
Death was the only release, and in the end, we all turned to dust
Till the lightning hit the pyramids and everyone was crushed
Even in death, there is still a final, crushing blow that will destroy everything
Black sand mortal's end
Death is inevitable, and the black sand signifies the end of our lives
Time for the Lotus to claim reign again
Death and destruction are taking over, and the Lotus is taking control
Cross-legged I sit surrounded
Amidst the chaos, there is still a sense of calm and detachment
Cops around it who block the worlds end
Even those who protect us cannot stop the end from coming
Shots fired at my direction
The violence and chaos are relentless, and we are under constant attack
But I'm protected by the black sands within
Amidst the death and destruction, we find a glimmer of protection and safety
Now watch me disappear in the air so thin
Even in death, we can disappear and leave behind the violence and chaos
As I now begin the end of humans
As the end draws near, we realize that we are the ones bringing about our own destruction
In your face black sand thrown
The violence and chaos are right in our faces, and there is no escaping them
Then my knife rips you open from your balls to your dome
Even the most brutal and violent means of death are no match for the black sand
Lots roots planted deep down in this shit
The darkness and chaos have deep roots, and there is no escaping them
When the pedals bloom that's when wigs get flipped
Even the smallest signs of life are violently snuffed out by the black sand
A world where the darkness consuming your soul
The darkness and chaos consume everything, even our very souls
Sand leaking out your ass, nose, eyes and ear holes
The black sand consumes and destroys every part of us, leaving nothing behind
Now you on your knees praying for your life
Even in the face of death, we still cling to hope and pray for salvation
Too bad for your bitch ass you just another sacrifice
In the end, we realize that we were always meant to be sacrificed to the darkness and chaos
Voices drive my conscience, and I fight. To keep them sane...
Even in the face of overwhelming darkness and chaos, we fight to maintain our sanity and our humanity, against all odds
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