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.
Stop
Dope Lyrics
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Running out of time
I am dying but I will not die
Somebody save me from myself
Somebody save me
Stop, wait a minute
Stop, sinking in it
Now stop it you're exaggerating
Stop
Life's so screwed up
And I can't describe
All the bullshit that I feel inside
Somebody save me form my hell
Somebody save me
Stop
Somebody save me from myself
Somebody please before I melt
Somebody save me from my hell
Somebody save me
Save me
Stop
In Dope's "Stop," the lyrics express a feeling of desperation and urgency. The band is warning that time is running out and they are not going to survive if someone doesn't step in to help them. The singer recognizes that they are in a terrible state, and they need someone to save them from their destructive behaviors before it is too late.
The repeated chorus of "Stop" emphasizes the need for an immediate intervention. The lyrics describe feeling like they are sinking into their problems and unable to escape. The singer acknowledges that their life is filled with negativity and they cannot adequately describe the feelings they have inside. Despite their dire situation, they express a desire to be rescued and hint at a willingness to change.
The song's message is an appeal for help, it highlights the subject of mental health and the struggle with addiction. It sends out an urgent plea for someone to save the singer from themselves, and the lyrics can resonate with anyone who feels like they are facing overwhelming challenges or dangerous habits. "Stop" can be interpreted as a statement that it is never too late to seek assistance, and that seeking help can often lead to healing and recovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't you see that we are
We are in a dire situation that requires urgent attention.
Running out of time
We are running out of time to address the problem.
I am dying but I will not die
I am struggling but I refuse to give up.
Somebody save me from myself
I need someone to help me because I can't help myself.
Somebody save me
I am pleading for someone to come to my aid.
Stop, wait a minute
Pause and take a moment to reflect.
Stop, sinking in it
Stop letting the situation consume and overwhelm you.
Woe, not again
Expressing distress at the reoccurrence of the problem.
Now stop it you're exaggerating
Stop overreacting to the situation and get a grip on reality.
Stop
Repeat to emphasize the importance of stopping and taking action.
Life's so screwed up
Life is a mess and chaotic.
And I can't describe
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to articulate the extent of the problem.
All the bullshit that I feel inside
There is so much negativity and emotional pain inside that it's hard to cope with.
Somebody save me form my hell
I am in a personal hell and need someone to rescue me.
Somebody save me
The call for help is repeated and intensified.
Stop
The repetition of “stop” indicates the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate intervention.
Somebody save me from myself
Reiterating the need for someone to support and guide them.
Somebody please before I melt
They can't cope with the stress any longer and need assistance before they collapse.
Somebody save me from my hell
They are tormented by their personal hell and need someone to rescue them.
Somebody save me
The final plea for help is an urgent cry for assistance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN EBEJER, TRIPP EISEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ink Soldier
2019 now and I have just discovered this band.
mate their songs cheer me up.
Sister Mortis
late to the party but im glad you made it :)
M Renee
BEST band no one heard of! Love you Edsel! \m/
kelly harper
Loving this band
badass12356
people need to start listening to this one it has great quality
Josh Calvert
Sickest song ever
Edsel Rocky
I love it!
ShadowLover9158
why the hell cant i listen to this in a playlist?!?!
Jonathan Duke
ShadowLover9158 I don't no y
Naszi13
ZAJEBISTE KURWA !