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.".
The Air
Dark Lotus Lyrics
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The stem rises above the water surface
It rises out of the water and into the air
Which represents intuition
What is it that unfolds? It is the soul
Visualize the lotus flower in full magnificent bloom
That is the symbol of your full, splendid potential
These lyrics from Dark Lotus's song "The Air" represent the deeper meaning and symbolism behind the Lotus flower. The Lotus flower is a powerful symbol in many cultures and spiritual practices, often representing purity, enlightenment, and rebirth. The lyrics are describing how the stem of the Lotus rises above the water surface, representing intuition, and how the flower itself represents the full potential of one's soul. The Lotus blooms into a beautiful flower, which symbolizes the growth and development of one's true self.
The lyrics ask the listener to visualize the Lotus flower in full bloom, representing the visualization and manifestation of one's full potential. The Lotus flower is often seen as a metaphor for personal growth and transformation, as it goes through various stages of growth before reaching its full potential. The Lotus starts in the darkness of the murky water before rising up and blossoming into its full beauty, much like how individuals must go through their own struggles and challenges before reaching their true potential.
Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the importance of self-discovery and the power of the human soul. The Lotus flower represents the growth, development, and full potential of one's true self, and the lyrics encourage the listener to embrace their intuition and visualize their own journey towards enlightenment and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Back to our knowledge of the lotus flower
Returning to our understanding of the lotus flower
The stem rises above the water surface
The stem grows upwards and emerges from the water
It rises out of the water and into the air
The lotus flower rises from the aquatic environment and into the atmosphere
Which represents intuition
This ascent symbolizes intuition
What is it that unfolds? It is the soul
What unfolds is the essence of our being, our soul
Visualize the lotus flower in full magnificent bloom
Imagine the lotus flower in its full and beautiful expression
That is the symbol of your full, splendid potential
It represents the vast and wonderful potential within each of us
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAM DEW, DAVID SITEK, Samuel Dew
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