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.
One Fix
Dope Lyrics
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I know you got no on it
I'm hiding out and I don't want it to win
I'm glad to see you coming
I know well nothing made you
Say no is what they'll say to
It's my dough so what's it to you?
Well I know what I would do for one fix
It's my trip and it don't mean shit
One fix
With my bitch
And I'm ripped, and I'll get my kicks
One fix
Don't drive in front of me, my steering wheel is breathing
I'm high on everything, to bring me down I'm drinking
Now I can barely see the lights behind me coming
Alright, they're chasing me, but they ain't catching nothing
Oh no, the cops may nail you
Yeah, so, I've been to jail too
I know what I would tell you
Who knows just what I'd do for one fix
Like this
It's my trip and it don't mean shit
One fix
With my bitch
And I'm blessed, and I'll get my kicks
One fix
The lyrics to Dope's song "One Fix" depict the struggles and consequences of addiction. The singer in the song is addressing someone they used to know, but they don't care about catching up because they are consumed by their addiction. They are hiding out and don't want their addiction to win, but they justify their actions by saying that it's their money and their decision. The singer knows what they would do for just one more fix, and they proclaim that it's their trip and it doesn't mean anything to anyone else.
As the song continues, the singer becomes more explicit about the effects of addiction. They are so high that their steering wheel is "breathing", and they have to drink just to try and bring themselves down. The singer is well aware of the potential consequences of their actions and has already been to jail, but they are still willing to do whatever it takes for that one fix. Despite the risks and the personal toll it takes, the singer emphasizes that the fix is all that matters, even if it means being with their "bitch" and getting their kicks.
Overall, "One Fix" is a poignant look into the mindset of an addict and the all-consuming nature of addiction. The singer is trapped by their addiction and willing to risk everything for that next high. The lyrics capture the desperation and the rationalizations that often come with addiction, making it a powerful and evocative song.
Line by Line Meaning
About time I don't care how you been
I am not interested in your well-being, and it's been a long time.
I know you got no on it
I know you don't have any drug on you.
I'm hiding out and I don't want it to win
I am in hiding because I don't want my addiction to win.
I'm glad to see you coming
I am happy to see you, as you might have something I want.
I know well nothing made you
I know that you are not responsible for my addiction. It's a choice I made.
Say no is what they'll say to
People might advise you to refuse my request for drugs.
It's my dough so what's it to you?
It's my money, so why do you care what I do with it?
Well I know what I would do for one fix
I know I would go to great lengths to get my hands on drugs.
Like this
Just like that.
It's my trip and it don't mean shit
This is my drug addiction, and nobody else understands it.
One fix
I need just one dose of drugs to feel good.
With my bitch
I am with my girlfriend who also enjoys getting high.
And I'm ripped, and I'll get my kicks
I am high on drugs and enjoying the experience.
Don't drive in front of me, my steering wheel is breathing
I am so high that my steering wheel looks like it is breathing.
I'm high on everything, to bring me down I'm drinking
I'm taking a lot of drugs, and I'm drinking alcohol to try to calm myself down.
Now I can barely see the lights behind me coming
I'm so intoxicated that I'm having trouble seeing the police lights behind me.
Alright, they're chasing me, but they ain't catching nothing
I'm being chased by the police, but I don't have any drugs on me.
Oh no, the cops may nail you
If you get caught with me, you might also get arrested.
Yeah, so, I've been to jail too
I'm no stranger to being arrested and going to jail.
I know what I would tell you
I know what excuse I would make if I got caught.
Who knows just what I'd do for one fix
I am so addicted to drugs that I don't know how far I would go to get them.
And I'm blessed, and I'll get my kicks
I feel lucky to be high on drugs, and I'm enjoying the experience.
One fix
Just one dose of drugs is all I need to feel good.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EBEJER, Brian Ebejer, Erikh Ebejer
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