The track "Debonaire" is notable for being used in the 2001 film The Fast & The Furious.
Successful headlining tours and Dope’s second album “Life” followed in 2001. The band’s sound matured and the record was received with excellent reviews by both the media and fans alike. Unfortunately, the band’s two labels were not functioning well together anymore. The label support and focus was non-existent for Dope at this very crucial time and there was very little awareness surrounding the album’s release.
Instead of becoming bitter and fading into oblivion, Dope decided to take matters into their own hands. After confirming the band’s release from both of their original record deals, Dope quickly returned to the studio and created its third album “Group Therapy”; a collection of 13 new songs which included a full-length music video for every song on the album. With the major label jitters still fresh in their heads, Dope chose not to shop this new record to the record labels. Instead, Dope independently released “Group Therapy” in October of 2003 and set out on tour to promote the album themselves. The band did several successful headlining runs and supported acts like Mushroomhead, Slayer, Static-X and Saliva. Independently, “Group Therapy” has scanned nearly 50,000 units in less than a year. In total, Dope has scanned close to 400,000 combined units in its career.
Now that they have proven to themselves and to the industry that there is still a strong demand for Dope, the band has completed its fourth album “American Apathy” and has inked a new deal with Artemis Records (home of Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, Kittie, and Sugarcult). The new album is a return to the band’s roots with a heavy guitar driven roar and political overtones in the lyrical content. This may very well be the strongest, most exciting Dope album to date.
Dope has just finished up headlining the Jagermeister sponsored “American Apathy Tour 2004” featuring Dope and former Ozzfest acts Motograter and Twisted Method. The tour hit over 70 cities in 11 weeks. Dope utilized this tour to showcase songs from the new album and as the first step to begin creating awareness around the new Dope album “American Apathy” to be released this spring.
Dope has survived the politics of the business and the ever-changing flavor of the month trends. They are proving that they are not part of any one genre, instead, they have created their own. Ask anyone wearing a black t-shirt at a hard rock or heavy metal concert what they think of the band Dope, and they are sure to respond with devil horns and a smile. The conclusion is that people like Dope. Reconnecting Dope with the people is their goal in 2005.
Now preparing to release their 5th studio album, Dope has recruited a new drummer, Angel, formerly of the Genitorturers, to kick off their promotional tour.
Dope has recently released their highly anticipated new album "No Regrets". The album was launched March 10th 2009, on Koch Records. Tracks included on the album include "6-6-Sick", "Addiction" Ft. Zakk Wylde, "Nothing For Me Here" (was featured on Guitar Hero 3), and Billy Idol Cover Song "Rebel Yell".
To Date (6/13/09) The album is rated 4 1/2 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews on cdnow.com.
After releasing album No Regrets along with lots of touring after and before, they decided to take a little easier and stopped touring regularly for a while. Dope started working their new album "Blood Money, Part 1" and they dropped a few teasers from the album in 2012 and in 2013 which also said that the album would be released in 2014.
In 2015 Dope played a few gigs in Russia for the first time with their original "Die MotherFucker Die" line-up and they also recorded their very first live album in Moscow. Live album, titled "Live In Moscow", was released in 2016 summer with crowdfunding process via their website where all the people who pre-ordered the live album could f.ex. have their name on its live albums liner notes and also could make the thermometer grow with their shopping at their band website. Thermometer had different types of goals like releasing live dvd and going to U.K. and Europe for a tour.
After releasing Dope's first live album, band announced that they will be releasing their long awaited album "Blood Money, Part 1" in the autumn of 2016 also stating that the second part of "Blood Money" wouldn't take so long time to release as "Part 1" did.
Dope released their first tour dates in USA for a long time after releasing their live album in summer. The tour was called "Die Mother Fucker Die Reunion" it including the original line-up from the "Life" album. "Blood Money, Part 1" was released in October 28th in 2016. After releasing the record, band went to Russia and United Kingdom as a headline tour along with the "Die Mother Fucker Die Reunion" tour.
In the beginning of 2017 Dope released some more tour dates for spring 2017 with co-headliner Combichrist and support acts September Mourning and Davey Suicide.
It's been rumored that Dope will come to Europe to play some festival gigs in the summer of 2017 but nothing official yet hasn't been released.
Bitch
Dope Lyrics
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There's something about this psycho trip
There's something about the way we groove
Something's got me and I just can't seem to choose
I want you
I hate you
The one I love I hate
The one I love I hate
But the sex is great
The one I love I hate
So I contemplate
The one I love I hate
But the sex is great
There's something about the way we slide
There's something about this psycho ride
There's something about the things we do
Something's got me and I just can't seem to choose
I want you
I hate you
The one I love I hate
But the sex is great
The one I love I hate
But the sex is great
The one I love I hate
So I contemplate
The one I love I hate
But the sex is great
One, two, fuck you
Never say no
I'm ready to go
We're out of control
But I can't let you go, let you go
There's something about the way we fit
There's something about this psycho bitch
The one I love I hate
But the sex is great
The one I love I hate
But the sex is great
The one I love I hate
I could suffocate
The one I love I hate
But the sex is great
I love to hate you
She know I love to hate you
She know I love to hate you
She know I love to hate you, hate you, hate you
Bitch
In these lyrics, Dope explores the complexity of a toxic relationship where there is a love-hate dynamic between two people. The singer is torn between his intense feelings of love and hate towards his partner, which is indicated by the repetition of the phrase "The one I love I hate". Despite the emotional turmoil, the physical attraction between the two is undeniable, and the sexual chemistry keeps them coming back to each other, even though they are aware of the negative consequences of their relationship.
The lyrics describing their connection as a "psycho trip" and a "psycho ride" convey a feeling of being out of control, as the singer seems unable to choose between the extreme emotions he feels. He is aware of the toxicity in their relationship and acknowledges the danger of it, admitted that he feels like he could "suffocate" from this feeling. The chorus of the song is a repetition of the phrase "The one I love I hate, but the sex is great" which underscores the push-pull dynamic of the relationship.
Overall, Dope's "Bitch" is a raw and honest portrayal of a complicated relationship, showing the dark side of love and lust that can lead to intense emotional conflict and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something about the way we fit
There's a connection between the singer and the person they are referring to in the song. This connection seems to be intense and emotional.
There's something about this psycho trip
This connection between the singer and the person they are referring to is not entirely healthy or stable. The use of the word 'psycho' implies that it may be twisted and dangerous.
There's something about the way we groove
The physical aspect of the relationship between the singer and the person they are referring to is important to them. They share a rhythm and chemistry in the way they move together.
Something's got me and I just can't seem to choose
The artist is torn between their conflicting feelings towards the person they are referring to. Their emotions are controlling them and they can't seem to make a clear decision about their relationship.
I want you
The artist desires the person they are referring to.
I hate you
The singer has negative emotions towards the person they are referring to that contradict their positive feelings of desire.
The one I love I hate
The singer feels a mix of love and hate towards the person they are referring to, which is causing inner conflict.
But the sex is great
Despite the artist's mixed feelings, the sexual connection between them is strong and enjoyable.
So I contemplate
The artist is spending time reflecting on and considering their conflicting emotions.
One, two, fuck you
The artist is expressing a rebellious and aggressive attitude towards the person they are referring to, disrupting the flow of the lyrics.
Never say no
The singer's desire for the person they are referring to is strong and they won't take no for an answer.
I'm ready to go
The artist is enthusiastic and eager to engage in sexual activity with the person they are referring to.
We're out of control
The singer admits that their relationship with the person they are referring to may be unhealthy and out of control.
But I can't let you go, let you go
Despite the singer's acknowledgement of their unhealthy relationship and inner conflict, they are unable to sever ties with the person they are referring to.
There's something about this psycho bitch
The singer has a negative perception of the person they are referring to, calling them a 'psycho bitch'. This contributes to their mixed emotions towards them.
I could suffocate
The artist may feel overwhelmed and suffocated by the intensity of their relationship with the person they are referring to.
I love to hate you
The artist has conflicting emotions towards the person they are referring to, including simultaneous feelings of love and hate.
She know I love to hate you
The singer is acknowledging that the person they are referring to is aware of the mixed emotions they have towards them.
Hate you, hate you
The repetition of 'hate you' emphasizes the singer's conflict and the strong negative emotion they have towards the person they are referring to.
Bitch
The song ends with the use of the derogatory term 'bitch', further emphasizing the artist's negative perception of the person they are referring to.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Meredith Anne Brooks, Shelly M Peiken
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