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.".
Further Away
Dark Lotus Lyrics
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[Violent J]
My compass spins outta control
Which way do I go to get outta this hole
I've come so far that I've lost my way
Caught in a world full of yesterdays
The sun and the moon have become my tomb
No direction, no reception
Nothing but a godless life extension
[Blaze]
Gone out the skull like a drop off paw
In the Death Valley desert with peyote in my jaw
My head is poundin, my vision is clouded
Barley see the shadows of the peoples that surrounded
Nothing astoundin this is man at it's lowest point
Shakin up the bottle on the mutilation joint
They brought me back to Earth now everythings in focus
The reason I'm still breathin is only for Dark Lotus!
[Shaggy]
It's a never ending story, I'm like a train
Get away from the nothingness that consumes me
Floatin on a rock, barely see the land
Back in the day I was baskin in the sand
I don't see no hope, I don't see no drive
The only way out this shit is MAN FUCK THAT!
The further I get the closer I come to somethin else
That's Lotus love nothin more and nothin less
[Chorus]
Further and further away
On my trail I'm lost
Further and further away
Off the path I must have drifted
Further and further away
I need to gooooooo
Further and further away
I need to gooooooo
[Monoxide]
Where the fuck am I goin, don't know and don't care
D-L up in the air, you know I'll be there
And no spare time, Better beware
The line was drawin in ya blood, Like a nightmarish flood
No thugs, no hugs, spit wicked shit
When the time come quick, I'll be waitin by the space ship
Face this, fat bitch we back
With a whole new reason for unleashing the attack
[Madrox]
No sense of direction strayed from the path
Even GPS can't find my ass
Lojack got an indicator can't locate me
Guess I'm lost, better pray that they find me
Alive or dead, maybe buried in the woods
Chopped up in the trunk, in the back of the hood
Assimilate the team where death is the goal
Bring the petals back home the flower becomes whole
[Breakdown]
The sun and the moon have become my tomb
Morphed into one as my time consumes me
Can't locate me
My head is poundin, my vision is clouded
Barley see the shadows of the people that surrounded
Can't locate me
The further I get the closer I come to somethin else
That's Lotus love nothin more and nothin less
Can't locate me
No thugs, no hugs, spit Wicked Shit
Lojack got an indicator can't locate me
[Chorus x2]
I need to gooooooo {fade}
The song "Further Away" by Dark Lotus delves into the theme of feeling lost and disconnected from oneself and the world around them. Each verse explores the different perspectives of the artists and their struggles with finding direction in life. Violent J opens up the song, wondering which path to take and feeling trapped in the past. Blaze reflects upon being lost in the desert with drugs and darkness clouding his vision to the point where he sees nothing, and the only thing that keeps him going is his love for Dark Lotus. Shaggy talks about his confusion and lack of drive, feeling like he's floating on a rock and barely seeing the lands. Monoxide reflects on his nihilistic outlook and his determination to cause chaos at any cost, while Madrox depicts his disorientation and fear of being lost and forgotten.
The recurring theme of becoming lost in the lyrics is mirrored in the chorus as the artists repeatedly sing "Further and further away" and "Off the path I must have drifted". The artists' emotions and mental states are reflected in the repetition of these lines, conveying the sense of fear and uncertainty that comes with feeling disconnected and lost. The breakdown of the song emphasizes this with the lines "Can't locate me" repeated multiple times, which emphasizes the feeling of being lost in both a physical and a metaphysical sense.
Overall, "Further Away" is a deeply introspective and reflective song that showcases the struggles of each artist in coping with feelings of being lost and isolated. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of finding oneself and reconnecting with the world around us, and the possible consequences of not doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
Further and further away
Feeling more and more distant
My compass spins outta control
I don't know which direction to go in
Which way do I go to get outta this hole
I'm lost and trying to find my way out
I've come so far that I've lost my way
I'm lost
Caught in a world full of yesterdays
Stuck in the past
The sun and the moon have become my tomb
I feel trapped and limited by time
Morphed into one as my time consumes me
Time is overwhelming
No direction, no reception
I can't find clarity or guidance
Nothing but a godless life extension
I feel like I'm just existing without any purpose
Gone out the skull like a drop off paw
Lost my mind
In the Death Valley desert with peyote in my jaw
I'm in the desert and under the influence
My head is poundin, my vision is clouded
I have a headache and can't see clearly
Barley see the shadows of the peoples that surrounded
I'm only barely aware of my surroundings
Nothing astoundin, this is man at it's lowest point
Humanity is at its worst
Shakin up the bottle on the mutilation joint
I'm causing harm to myself
They brought me back to Earth now everythings in focus
I've come back to reality and can see things clearly now
The reason I'm still breathin is only for Dark Lotus!
I'm only alive for my music group
It's a never ending story, I'm like a train
I feel like I'm always going, without any break
Get away from the nothingness that consumes me
I want to escape my emptiness
Floatin on a rock, barely see the land
I'm lost and alone
Back in the day I was baskin in the sand
I used to be happy
I don't see no hope, I don't see no drive
I have no ambition or motivation
The only way out this shit is MAN FUCK THAT!
I want to give up
The further I get the closer I come to somethin else
As I move away, I find something else
That's Lotus love nothin more and nothin less
Dark Lotus is my only love
Where the fuck am I goin, don't know and don't care
I have no idea where I'm headed
D-L up in the air, you know I'll be there
I'm always here for Dark Lotus
And no spare time, Better beware
I'm always busy, watch out
The line was drawin in ya blood, Like a nightmarish flood
I'm bringing chaos and destruction
No thugs, no hugs, spit wicked shit
I'm a violent person
When the time come quick, I'll be waitin by the space ship
I'm waiting for an opportunity to leave
Face this, fat bitch we back
We're back and ready to take on anything
With a whole new reason for unleashing the attack
We have a new motivation for our aggression
No sense of direction strayed from the path
I don't know where I'm going
Even GPS can't find my ass
I'm completely lost
Lojack got an indicator can't locate me
I'm untraceable
Guess I'm lost, better pray that they find me
I hope someone rescues me
Alive or dead, maybe buried in the woods
I could die alone and be undiscovered
Chopped up in the trunk, in the back of the hood
I could be murdered and hidden
Assimilate the team where death is the goal
We're a team dedicated to destruction
Bring the petals back home the flower becomes whole
We need to come back together to be complete
I need to gooooooo
I need to get away from all of this
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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