Emcees
* P.O.S. has released four albums under the Rhymesayers record label in conjunction with the Doomtree label. His first album, Ipecac Neat, made its Rhymesayers debut in 2004. His next album Audition released in 2006. His third release, Never Better was released in February 2009. We Don't Even Live Here, his fourth album, came out October 2012.
P.O.S is the de facto leader of the group. He also performs with the punk rock group Building Better Bombs.
* Sims released his first full length album in July 2005, Lights Out Paris. He also released False Hopes 14 in 2009. In 2011, he released Bad Time Zoo to critical acclaim.
* Dessa released one of Doomtree's several False Hopes albums and often performs live with violinist Jessy Greene (who is featured on P.O.S's Audition). She is an accomplished spoken word poet. In January 2010, she released her first solo LP, A Badly Broken Code. 2011 brought Castor, The Twin, which was a re-imagining of many of the tracks from A Badly Broken Code, utilizing a live band.
* Mictlan has released Doomtree False Hopes albums Deity for hire and Deity for Re-hire. In 2008, Mike Mictlan and Lazerbeak released their album Hand Over Fist
* Cecil Otter released Hung Over-seas, a Doomtree False Hopes album in 2003. He was also a finalist in a national spoken word competition inspired by the 2004 presidential election. He released another album, simply titled Cecil Otter's False Hopes, in 2005. In 2006 Cecil Otter released his new full length album Rebel Yellow. He is also signed to Strange Famous Records.
Producers/DJs
* Paper Tiger has produced for Doomtree emcees and often spins records for Doomtree performances. He also provides graphic design for various flyers and other Doomtree visuals. He has released a solo album Made Like Us.
* MK Larada has produced many tracks for Doomtree emcees and is also Doomtree's resident artist. He has released an album Break In Two (Music For B People).
* Lazerbeak has produced many tracks for Doomtree emcees as well as several other Minneapolis hip-hop artists, including Toki Wright. He is also the guitarist of Minnesota indie band The Plastic Constellations. He has released his solo album Legend Recognize Legend
* Turbo Nemesis is the most common Doomtree DJ to spin at performances
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Jaded
Doomtree Lyrics
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aw love you didn't think the pirouettes would lift your skirt?
on the phone with a close friend who's name you don't know
something bigger came up baby
so sad you cant go
it's amazing what they let you get away with in dim light
and it's crazy watching you go pale in stage light
the handbills the fan mail
you show up just to look at them lookin' at you
you've got that gold touch
you've got that mad rush of the bored and over-lonely
adored by young strangers
a stranger to old friends
you came up quick and now you've got the bad bends
can't remember which houses you live in which ones you visit
business is different than what you envisioned, isn't it?
all this cause and not an effect yet
just cause and percocet
bump the set till god can hear it
and quell the fear that i'm feeling that heaven is quite deaf.
and all i hear is king me, love me, watch me
did he love me
honey kiss me
is she off me
naughty you've been naughty ladi dadi move your body
or use you body language
A: because it's easy to read
B: because you're stuck in anxious-ville
C: you don't speak easily
yeah, we can be mind fuck buddies or the beast with two backpacks
you just got to trust somebody after you suck somebody into your laugh track
your audience is crying
and i know you've noticed
you're focusing in circles dear
i see your lips moving but all i hear is
does he still love me?
why don't he know that i'm in pain?
why dont he still need me?
why don't he know that i can change?
take steps like i don't wanna wake ya
not a sound from the floorboard
four more steps to the door
don't look back dont get shook
don't crack
don't act so took
don't tack another sorry on
time is gone for that just go
maybe cause the time was wrong
up in the head but the heart's a strong one
that's what i shoulda said
woulda coulda but the door still creeks
just leave
please just don't speak
these dreams need sleep and i woke
to a need to relieve not cope
hope don't float
hope sinks low
hope breeds free with the demons below
faith is a razorblade you can raise to the face of any hangman that gives you the rope
just go
The lyrics of Doomtree’s song Jaded depict the life of a famous artist who is tired and disillusioned by the music industry. The opening lines describe the artist’s competitive nature and desire to be the first person to light a cigarette. The following lines reveal the artist’s realization that her pirouettes may be viewed in a sexual manner, epitomizing the objectification and sexualization of women in the media. The next lines describe the artist’s call with a close friend, whose name she does not even know, and how the friend cancels plans to go do something more important, highlighting the loneliness and isolation that comes with fame.
The artist then discusses how she can get away with anything in dim light, hinting at vices that she may indulge in. Meanwhile, the stage light exposes her vulnerabilities, and she is afraid that even God cannot hear her cries for help. The artist is caught between her adoring fans, who are mainly strangers to her, and the loss of her old friends. The last verse depicts the artist’s anxiety about not being loved, wanted or needed by others. Throughout the song, the artist struggles to find her place in the industry, and the lyrics illustrate the difficulties of being a famous artist in today’s society.
Line by Line Meaning
pose with a ciggarete just to see who lights it first
You're trying to be cool, but only because you're afraid of revealing your vulnerability.
aw love you didn't think the pirouettes would lift your skirt?
You thought you had everything under control, but you forgot to consider how others might see you.
on the phone with a close friend who's name you don't know
You're trying to connect with someone, anyone who will listen, even if you don't know who they are.
something bigger came up baby, so sad you cant go
You're missing out on life because you're too busy chasing fame and fortune.
it's amazing what they let you get away with in dim light
It's easy to hide your flaws and insecurities when nobody can see you clearly.
and it's crazy watching you go pale in stage light
You're afraid of being exposed and vulnerable, and it shows when you're in the spotlight.
the handbills the fan mail the photo that they shoot, you show up just to look at them lookin' at you
You're addicted to the attention and adoration that comes with fame, but deep down you know it's not enough.
you've got that gold touch, you've got that mad rush of the bored and over-lonely, adored by young strangers, a stranger to old friends
You're successful and popular, but you're also isolated and disconnected from the people who truly care about you.
you came up quick and now you've got the bad bends, can't remember which houses you live in which ones you visit
Your rapid rise to fame has left you disoriented and confused, unable to keep track of the details of your life.
business is different than what you envisioned, isn't it?
Your pursuit of fame has led you away from your original goals and dreams.
all this cause and not an effect yet, just cause and percocet, bump the set till god can hear it, and quell the fear that i'm feeling that heaven is quite deaf
You're using drugs and music to escape your problems and fears, but it's not working.
and all i hear is king me, love me, watch me, did he love me, honey kiss me, is she off me, naughty you've been naughty ladi dadi move your body or use you body language
You're surrounded by people who only care about themselves and what you can do for them.
A: because it's easy to read, B: because you're stuck in anxious-ville, C: you don't speak easily
You're struggling to express yourself and communicate your true feelings to others.
yeah, we can be mind fuck buddies or the beast with two backpacks, you just got to trust somebody after you suck somebody into your laugh track
You're willing to form connections with others, but only if they can make you feel better about yourself.
your audience is crying, and i know you've noticed, you're focusing in circles dear, i see your lips moving but all i hear is
You're aware of the pain you're causing to others, but you're unable to break free from your own cycle of self-doubt and fear.
does he still love me? why don't he know that i'm in pain? why dont he still need me? why don't he know that i can change?
You're desperate for love and validation, but you can't seem to find it, no matter how hard you try.
take steps like i don't wanna wake ya, not a sound from the floorboard, four more steps to the door, don't look back dont get shook, don't crack, don't act so took, don't tack another sorry on, time is gone for that just go, maybe cause the time was wrong, up in the head but the heart's a strong one, that's what i shoulda said, woulda coulda but the door still creeks, just leave, please just don't speak
You're ready to move on from your mistakes and past, but you're afraid of what comes next and how it might change you.
these dreams need sleep and i woke, to a need to relieve not cope, hope don't float, hope sinks low, hope breeds free with the demons below, faith is a razorblade you can raise to the face of any hangman that gives you the rope, just go
You're struggling with addiction and mental illness, but you're starting to realize that true healing and hope can only come from within.
Contributed by Samantha B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CVALENE
I know this is an old comment, but that is one of my favorite verses from this and I agree with you. I also love Eminem, just because he's now mainstream doesn't take away from how talented he is. One of the most talented mainstream artists in my opinion.
Aspen Rider
Does anyone agree that this kind if sound like bleeding hearts? (atmosphere and POS) the beat does...i found it weird! lo love em all:)
MShepherd88
Yeah I feel the same way about Eminem, I'm not sure that anyone can rhyme better than he can.
Baby Jayne
this is how you end an album!
MShepherd88
@slapbass18 Oh yeah, certainly not ashamed...I have a huge respect for Eminem and his ability to string words together the way he does. Most mainstream rappers don't come even close to the talent in the underground rap community, but Eminem is an exception.
HandcuffCharlie
Cecil's voice is entrancing
MShepherd88
@THEREALSIDGUY I'm not saying that I listen to Eminem regularly, I simply respect his amazing ability to string words together and do enjoy listening to his songs. I haven't bought a single Eminem album because while he can rhyme with of the best of them, I prefer the actual lyrical content of other rappers or groups.
TrashLurker
I don't understand all the hate for the mainstream. It makes everyone sound like a bunch of elitists. Sure most of it's shit (looking at CB, Drake, Wiz Khalifa etc), but I recently started listening to Odd Future and also a bit of eminem again, and their rhymes are sick, and the content of their raps is funny as fuck. Also, look at pac and Biggie, how 'mainstream' are they - they may not be played on the radio, but they're so well known by most people of the world.
sid
i've never seen a similarity to eminem but her verse in this song has always stood out to me because it's so unusually stylish. female rappers often imitate guys when they rap and she didn't do that, it was feminine.
Hip Hop Heaven
and here we go another dope female rapper.