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.".
With the Lotus
Dark Lotus Lyrics
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With the Lotus
With the Lotus
You can see anybody in my mothafuckin' Juggalo family
Yeah!
So try bringing that shit on mothafucker
That's right
[Anybody Killa]
With my Lotus
We can make you all believe
That it's time for the pod to rise and mislead
[Jamie Madrox]
With my Lotus
I can drink from the liquid mirror
And reveal the other half of me that never seems to appear
[Violent J]
With my Lotus
I gorilla press cars
I rock write a Lotus on my chest made of red scars
[Monoxide Child]
With my Lotus
We steal a sun and hide it in our pockets
And leave your bleedin' world hidden in total darkness
[Blaze Ya Dead Homie]
With my Lotus
We walk on water and spit acid
And melt your fuckin' balls like a piece of plastic
[Shaggy 2 Dope]
With my Lotus
I can make the clouds split
Have the rain drops line dance with the moon dust a jig
[Monoxide Child]
With my Lotus
I disappear in the action of run and hit
And leave victims on their blind side
They never see me coming
[Violent J]
With my Lotus
Vampires flock to me
Because my blood is worth diamonds
And it's redder than ruby
[Chorus]
With the Lotus
I can freeze fire tonight
I cut my petals in the moonlight
With the Lotus
I can freeze fire tonight
I cut my petals in the moonlight
[Blaze Ya Dead Homie]
With my Lotus
I talk to the ghosts of fallen soldiers
Awaken all their souls with plans of taking over
[Shaggy 2 Dope]
With my Lotus
I see the walls sweatin' and bleedin'
I know their alive
I can hear them mothafuckas breathin'
[Anybody Killa]
With my Lotus
Watch bodies start to fall
And shiver and die slow
Because they came too close
[Jamie Madrox]
With my Lotus
My skeleton glows electric blue
It's been broken and remended with scotch tape
And Elmer's glue
[Violent J]
With my Lotus
A kitchen knife becomes a weapon
Cut your motherfuckin' foot off and leave you half stepping
[Blaze Ya Dead Homie]
With my Lotus
I travel through fire and brimstone
To the land of the living dead
Where all my people roam
[Anybody Killa]
With my Lotus
I can have you thinking you're crazy
You'll be running to a church screaming
Dear God save me
[Monoxide Child]
With my Lotus
I've been blessed with the mightiest sword
In the hope I could just rip out people's vocal chords
[Chorus]
With the Lotus
I can freeze fire tonight
I cut my petals in the moonlight
With the Lotus
I can freeze fire tonight
I cut my petals in the moonlight
[Violent J]
With my Lotus
A ritual dance for black rain
Like budda budda booda bang
[Monoxide Child]
With the Lotus
I can keep my hatred away
By sproutin' wings of a demon then just flying away
[Shaggy 2 Dope]
With my Lotus
I can see the shadows in the dark
As they creep in your soul
And stop the beatin' of heart
[Anybody Killa]
With my Lotus
I can make a grown man cry
Just by starin' him in his eyes
It could blind him for life
[Blaze Ya Dead Homie]
With the Lotus
I erase anything in focus
If damage irreversible
Resistance is hopeless
[Jamie Madrox]
With the Lotus
I can accomplish anything I set out to do
Power is impersonal it lies inside of all of you
[Shaggy 2 Dope]
With my Lotus
I swing quick and punch your toupee
And stab you in the chest
And show these bitches we don't play
[Jamie Madrox]
With the Lotus
I remain in focus
Nothing can slow us down
We're everywhere so don't be afraid
When the lights are down
[Chorus]
With the Lotus
I can freeze fire tonight
I cut my petals in the moonlight
With the Lotus
I can freeze fire tonight
I cut my petals in the moonlight
With the lotus
c'mon
What
Psychopathic
Whoop whoop
Dark Lotus
The lyrics to "Black Rain" by Dark Lotus display the power and abilities of the members of the Juggalo family, who possess a mystical Lotus that empowers them with supernatural abilities. Each member of the group describes their unique powers that they attain from the Lotus, including Monoxide Child's ability to steal the sun and Blaze Ya Dead Homie's ability to walk on water and spit acid.
The song is set in a fantasy world where the Juggalos are unstoppable, with the Lotus giving them the ability to freeze fire and make clouds split. The Lotus is referred to in the lyrics as having six petals, which unfold to release the "Black Rain" on anyone who tries to mess with the Juggalos. The Black Rain can be interpreted as a metaphor for the devastating consequences for anyone who dares to cross the Juggalo family.
The song is a display of the power and unity of the Juggalo community. The Lotus symbolizes the common bond that ties everyone together, where each member is empowered by their own unique abilities but still shares the same connection. The Lotus represents the mystic quest for individual power that brings people together under a common identity.
Line by Line Meaning
With the Lotus
Using the power of the Lotus flower
With the Lotus
Continuing to describe the capabilities of the Lotus
You can see anybody in my mothafuckin' Juggalo family
The Lotus allows one to see and connect with members of the Juggalo family
So try bringing that shit on mothafucker
Challenging those who doubt the power of the Lotus
That's right
Emphasizing the confidence in the power of the Lotus
These six petals will unfold the Black Rain on that ass
The six Lotus petals will unleash powerful destruction against those who challenge its power
[Anybody Killa]
Verse begins with Anybody Killa describing the power of his Lotus
We can make you all believe
The Lotus can manipulate beliefs and lead others to a new order
That it's time for the pod to rise and mislead
The Lotus will lead the way for a new group to rise and overthrow the old
[Jamie Madrox]
Verse begins with Jamie Madrox and his relationship with the Lotus
I can drink from the liquid mirror
The Lotus enables one to experience a new form of reflection within themselves
And reveal the other half of me that never seems to appear
The Lotus unlocks a hidden side of oneself that is not often seen
[Violent J]
Verse begins with Violent J and his Lotus abilities
I gorilla press cars
The Lotus gives immense strength to manipulate and lift objects like cars
I rock write a Lotus on my chest made of red scars
The Lotus is forever etched onto his body in the form of scars
[Monoxide Child]
Verse begins with Monoxide Child and his Lotus capabilities
We steal a sun and hide it in our pockets
The Lotus has the power to take and hide a star within a pocket
And leave your bleedin' world hidden in total darkness
The Lotus can leave a world in darkness, void of stars
[Blaze Ya Dead Homie]
Verse begins with Blaze Ya Dead Homie and his connection to the Lotus
We walk on water and spit acid
The Lotus has granted the ability to conquer water and spit acid at will
And melt your fuckin' balls like a piece of plastic
The Lotus has the power to cause physical harm to an enemy
[Shaggy 2 Dope]
Verse begins with Shaggy 2 Dope and his Lotus abilities
I can make the clouds split
The Lotus has the power to manipulate weather
Have the rain drops line dance with the moon dust a jig
The Lotus can cause raindrops to move and dance in a mesmerizing way
[Monoxide Child]
Verse begins with Monoxide Child and his Lotus abilities
I disappear in the action of run and hit
The Lotus allows him to move so quickly that he is practically invisible
And leave victims on their blind side
The Lotus can be used to surprise and defeat enemies
They never see me coming
The speed and power of the Lotus allows for quick and unexpected attacks
[Violent J]
Verse begins with Violent J and his Lotus capabilities
Vampires flock to me
The Lotus attracts the attention of supernatural beings like vampires
Because my blood is worth diamonds
The blood of one with the Lotus is extremely valuable
And it's redder than ruby
The blood is bright red and highly noticeable
[Chorus]
The chorus emphasizes the power of the Lotus in various situations
I can freeze fire tonight
The Lotus has the power to even control and freeze fire
I cut my petals in the moonlight
The Lotus blooms and gains strength under the light of the moon
[Blaze Ya Dead Homie]
Verse begins with Blaze Ya Dead Homie and his Lotus abilities
I talk to the ghosts of fallen soldiers
Those with the Lotus can communicate with the dead
Awaken all their souls with plans of taking over
These spirits can be rallied to help conquer and take over
[Shaggy 2 Dope]
Verse begins with Shaggy 2 Dope and his connection to the Lotus
I see the walls sweatin' and bleedin'
The Lotus allows for supernatural vision and can make walls appear to bleed
I know their alive
With the Lotus, one can sense and feel the life within everything
I can hear them mothafuckas breathin'
The Lotus enables the ability to hear the breath of all living things around them
[Anybody Killa]
Verse begins with Anybody Killa and his Lotus abilities
Watch bodies start to fall
The Lotus can cause harm to others, even causing them to fall
And shiver and die slow
The Lotus can even cause harm that is slow and painful
Because they came too close
Those who dare to come too close to one with the Lotus will meet their demise
[Jamie Madrox]
Verse begins with Jamie Madrox and his Lotus connection
My skeleton glows electric blue
With the Lotus, one's skeleton begins to emit an electric blue light
It's been broken and remended with scotch tape
The Lotus can even heal old wounds and fix broken bones
And Elmer's glue
The Lotus has the power to even fix and repair the body like glue
[Violent J]
Verse begins with Violent J and his Lotus power
A kitchen knife becomes a weapon
With the Lotus, mundane objects like a kitchen knife can become deadly weapons
Cut your motherfuckin' foot off and leave you half stepping
The power of the Lotus can cause harm and disable an enemy
[Blaze Ya Dead Homie]
Verse begins with Blaze Ya Dead Homie and his Lotus abilities
I travel through fire and brimstone
The Lotus can grant the ability to travel through even the hottest and dangerous of environments
To the land of the living dead
The Lotus can lead the way to places beyond the realm of the living
Where all my people roam
The Lotus can reveal and connect with others who are beyond the land of the living
[Anybody Killa]
Verse begins with Anybody Killa and his connection to the Lotus
I can have you thinking you're crazy
The Lotus can manipulate the mind and cause one to question their sanity
You'll be running to a church screaming
The power of the Lotus can cause fear and terror, driving someone to seek help at a church
Dear God save me
The Lotus can cause one to call out for a higher power in times of intense fear
[Monoxide Child]
Verse begins with Monoxide Child and his Lotus ability
I've been blessed with the mightiest sword
The Lotus has granted a powerful sword to Monoxide Child
In the hope I could just rip out people's vocal chords
With the Lotus, one can cause harm to enemies, particularly by damaging the vocal cords
[Chorus]
The chorus once again highlights the power and abilities of the Lotus
A ritual dance for black rain
The Lotus can summon a powerful storm of destruction and chaos with a dance
Like budda budda booda bang
A fun phrase added for emphasis
[Monoxide Child]
Verse begins with Monoxide Child and his Lotus abilities
I can keep my hatred away
The Lotus can be used to control and contain one's negative emotions
By sproutin' wings of a demon then just flying away
The Lotus can allow one to fly away from a situation and become empowered like a demon
[Shaggy 2 Dope]
Verse begins with Shaggy 2 Dope and his Lotus abilities
I can see the shadows in the dark
With the Lotus, one can see the true nature and intentions of those in the shadows
As they creep in your soul
The Lotus can reveal the darkness that may exist within one's soul
And stop the beatin' of heart
With the Lotus, one can cause harm and even stop a person's heart
[Anybody Killa]
Verse begins with Anybody Killa and his Lotus abilities
I can make a grown man cry
The power of the Lotus can be used to cause intense emotional pain
Just by starin' him in his eyes
The Lotus can be used to intimidate and strike fear into others with the power of a gaze
It could blind him for life
Using the Lotus, one can even cause permanent damage and impairment to an enemy
[Blaze Ya Dead Homie]
Verse begins with Blaze Ya Dead Homie and his abilities with the Lotus
I erase anything in focus
The Lotus can cause parts of reality to become blurred or erased
If damage irreversible
The power of the Lotus can cause irreparable harm or destruction
Resistance is hopeless
Those who stand against the Lotus have no hope of winning, as it is too powerful
[Jamie Madrox]
Verse begins with Jamie Madrox and his dedication to the power of the Lotus
I can accomplish anything I set out to do
The Lotus enables the user to achieve any goal they set for themselves
Power is impersonal it lies inside of all of you
The power of the Lotus is not exclusive to certain individuals, but rather accessible to all who seek it
[Shaggy 2 Dope]
Verse begins with Shaggy 2 Dope and his Lotus abilities
I swing quick and punch your toupee
The Lotus can be used to attack in a quick and abrupt manner
And stab you in the chest
With the Lotus, one can cause physical harm to an enemy, even stabbing them in battle
And show these bitches we don't play
The Lotus empowers and gives strength to those who wield it
[Jamie Madrox]
Verse begins with Jamie Madrox and his connection with the Lotus once again
I remain in focus
The Lotus can help one remain grounded and focused amid chaos and destruction
Nothing can slow us down
Those who possess the power of the Lotus are unstoppable and cannot be slowed down
We're everywhere so don't be afraid
The power of the Lotus is all-encompassing and can even be found within others, so there is no need to fear it
When the lights are down
Even in the darkest and seemingly hopeless of situations, the Lotus can still bring light and hope
[Chorus]
The chorus once again emphasizes the power and abilities of the Lotus
With the Lotus
The song concludes with a final mention of the powerful and mystical Lotus flower
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