The duo came to people's attention with their first effort, the "Drop Bass" b/w "Bounce" 12" single on Emerge Music in 1999. The follow up release came in 2000 as the "All Word, No Play" vinyl single.
Shortly after the Non-Prophets singles caught a buzz Sage verbally committed to the up and coming label, Anticon for the release of his first solo album. Until Personal Journals official unveiling in 2002, Francis self-released his "Sick Of" series which included Non-Prophets material.
Around the same time Beats created his first compilation of instrumentals, Reverse Discourse. Here Joey introduces his unpaused/uninterrupted style of producing. With Sage's help the album saw the light of day on his label, Strange Famous Records.
Today, the two are established as soloists. In 2004 Sage signed to punk label, Epitaph Records. In 2005 his second solo album, A Healthy Distrust was the first of three records to come out on the Los Angeles label. That same year Joey released Indie Rock Blues on independent label, Arbeid and 24-7 Records. Rumor has it the two no longer talk and refuse to work together.
Doomage
Non-Prophets Lyrics
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You're fucking with a brother who ain't
Never had his hand held
And never seemed passed out
Rolling baby strollers over
Broken floating bottles
In a shredded forest with a dying
Shred of hope inside you
For this respect, I sweated and bled
And have yet to be discredited by
What a critic ever said
We're unaware of his racial make up
We know he's an albino but
Can't science the face up
Never question what I am
G O D knows if you don't
You can never understand
So you need only know that I'm unrelenting
Nothing breaking, never ending
Seldom bending
Cast shadows like light descending
Must not discuss divorce with
The case still pending
But I got some shit to tell
You on my next record for now
We and Sage Francis connected and did
Damage, uh damage, uh
Wrote this one a couple days after Christmas
Hope is one struggled game thats persistent
0 plus 1 2, for Self, no assistance
Pistol clear before this new year existed
Somebody get the door, fuck it, let 'em snore
It's all been said before
Buried in a metaphor
Lucy is Hip Hop, and Jacob's a prince
Sean is an old man, and Slug is a PIMP now
They say I'm buggin' because of
The way I love 'em
Nervous 'cause I know I'll never
Make the perfect husband
What, they treat me like LL for art fucks
They hang out and argue about my
Clown thought and snort rocks
From the twin cities, call it the deuce
Skinny grizzly bear alcoholic on the loose
Sing with me, show your love, give me proof
Flip the switch to damage and
Make this planet move
Never intended on making records
That seemed too slick
Peeps move quick from cheap music to G-UNIT
Weak bullshit pulls chicks
But Joe Beats flosses every day
Ain't he ain't talkin' 'bout my gold teeth
My hobo teeth is no
Sleep for seeking soulmates
Getting cold feet, if my queen don't awake
My feeble bones break, spines curve
(Now I'm serious)
People don't take time to
Learn outside the pyramids
What the dilly is? I'm unsure
But so sin surr
Get your hurr did, that ain't a perm, yo
That's a temporary that ain't a wormhole
That's a cemetary where they bury the lies
I'm lampin', I'm cold, cold lampin'
Out in the snow, campin'
Cuttin' wires so your phone can't ring
You don't know a damn thing
After your city gets undertaken
Pass me a sissy so sucka I'll slay him
Damage, uh, damage, uh dances, famine
Damper, dancer, Francis
Hah, MF Doom on the beat
Non Prophets, Slug and Ali
Together at last, like cocks and cunts
Yeah, let's fuck it up, clip that beat
You know, we're pretty much humanous
And that's where we'd like to work from
From that vantage point
Exactly and you know Non Prophets is spelled
Like you know
Like P O R P H E T like meaning
Like Non Prophets
Almost like a pun in the word
The lyrics to "Doomage" by Non-Prophets delve into themes of struggle, identity, and self-reflection. The singer acknowledges the challenges they have faced, emphasizing that they have never had anyone guide or support them. They describe themselves navigating a difficult environment, moving past broken bottles and shattered hope. Despite this, the singer asserts that they have worked hard to earn respect and acknowledgment, disregarding any criticism they may have received.
The lyrics also touch upon the uniqueness of the singer's racial identity, suggesting that they may be an albino. They highlight the difficulty of understanding their identity and emphasize that only God truly knows who they are. The singer claims to be unyielding and unbreakable, casting shadows that resemble descending light. They metaphorically reference not discussing divorce while the case is still pending, implying that there may be personal issues the singer wants to address in future music. However, in the present moment, they proclaim their collaboration with Sage Francis, emphasizing the damage they have done together.
The second verse begins with a reference to writing the song a few days after Christmas, suggesting a reflective mindset during the holiday season. The singer emphasizes the persistence required to maintain hope and references self-reliance by stating they needed no assistance. They mention clearing a pistol, potentially symbolizing a fresh start or resolution for the new year. The lyrics also mention other artists, including Lucy as Hip Hop, Jacob as a prince, Sean as an old man, and Slug as a pimp, perhaps indicating the varied personas within the music industry.
The lyrics continue by addressing the way the singer is perceived by others. They express that they are considered eccentric for the way they love and to question their suitability as a husband. The singer references being treated like LL Cool J for their artistic expression, with people discussing and criticizing their unconventional thoughts. They mention the Twin Cities and the persona of a skinny grizzly bear alcoholic, painting a vivid image of their character. They call for unity and support from the audience before transitioning to discussing the disinterest in creating polished records, contrasting it with the popularity of cheap music and commercial success.
Towards the end, the lyrics touch on the lack of curiosity and willingness to learn beyond surface elements, using the pyramids as a metaphor for deep knowledge. The singer admits uncertainty about their purpose and references hairstyling, a temporary state, and burial sites symbolizing hidden truths. They mention being alone in the snow and cutting off communication, indicating a desire for solitude. The verse culminates with a call to action, urging the listener to rise above passivity and engage in transformative change.
Overall, "Doomage" explores personal struggles, the complexities of identity, artistic criticism, and the necessity of self-discovery and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Y'all know good and goddamn well
You all are fully aware
You're fucking with a brother who ain't
You are dealing with someone who is not
Never had his hand held
Never received any help or support
And never seemed passed out
And never appeared to be unconscious or unaware
Rolling baby strollers over
Pushing baby strollers across
Broken floating bottles
Damaged bottles that are floating
In a shredded forest with a dying
In a destroyed forest with a dying
Shred of hope inside you
Remnant of hope within you
For this respect, I sweated and bled
I worked hard and endured hardships for this respect
And have yet to be discredited by
And have not been proven wrong or discredited by
What a critic ever said
Any criticism from a critic
We're unaware of his racial make up
We do not know his ethnic background
We know he's an albino but
We know he has a condition that causes lack of pigment, but
Can't science the face up
Cannot determine his facial features through scientific means
Never question what I am
Never doubt or question my identity
G O D knows if you don't
God knows, even if you don't
You can never understand
You will never comprehend or grasp
So you need only know that I'm unrelenting
Just know that I am persistent and unwavering
Nothing breaking, never ending
Nothing can break me, I am never-ending
Seldom bending
Rarely yielding or flexing
Cast shadows like light descending
Create shadows as if light is descending
Must not discuss divorce with
We should not talk about divorce with
The case still pending
The legal case still undecided
But I got some shit to tell
But there are things I need to share
You on my next record for now
On my upcoming album, for now
We and Sage Francis connected and did
We collaborated with Sage Francis and accomplished
Damage, uh damage, uh
Caused damage, uh, damage, uh
Wrote this one a couple days after Christmas
Penned this song a few days after Christmas
Hope is one struggled game that's persistent
Hope is a challenging game that persists
0 plus 1 2, for Self, no assistance
Zero plus twelve, for myself, without help
Pistol clear before this new year existed
Firearm unloaded before the start of the new year
Somebody get the door, fuck it, let 'em snore
Someone open the door, disregard, let them sleep
It's all been said before
Everything has already been said
Buried in a metaphor
Hidden within a figure of speech
Lucy is Hip Hop, and Jacob's a prince
Lucy represents Hip Hop, and Jacob is regal
Sean is an old man, and Slug is a PIMP now
Sean embodies an elderly figure, and Slug is a pimp now
They say I'm buggin' because of
People claim I am crazy due to
The way I love 'em
How I express my love for them
Nervous 'cause I know I'll never
Anxious because I am aware that I will never
Make the perfect husband
Be the ideal spouse
What, they treat me like LL for art fucks
They perceive me as LL Cool J for artistic reasons
They hang out and argue about my
They socialize and debate about my
Clown thought and snort rocks
Absurd thinking and drug use
From the twin cities, call it the deuce
From the Twin Cities, also known as the deuce
Skinny grizzly bear alcoholic on the loose
Thin, intoxicated grizzly bear roaming freely
Sing with me, show your love, give me proof
Join in singing, express your love, provide evidence
Flip the switch to damage and
Activate the transformation to cause destruction and
Make this planet move
Cause significant impact on this planet
Never intended on making records
Never had the intention of creating music albums
That seemed too slick
That appeared overly polished or insincere
Peeps move quick from cheap music to G-UNIT
People rapidly transition from inexpensive music to G-UNIT
Weak bullshit pulls chicks
Poor-quality nonsense attracts women
But Joe Beats flosses every day
But Joe Beats flaunts his success regularly
Ain't he ain't talkin' 'bout my gold teeth
He's not referring to my gold teeth
My hobo teeth is no
My unattractive teeth are not
Sleep for seeking soulmates
Suitable for finding soulmates
Getting cold feet, if my queen don't awake
Feeling hesitant, if my significant other does not wake up
My feeble bones break, spines curve
My weak bones fracture, backs become curved
(Now I'm serious)
(Now I am being sincere)
People don't take time to
Individuals do not make an effort to
Learn outside the pyramids
Acquire knowledge beyond the scope of pyramids
What the dilly is? I'm unsure
What the situation is? I am uncertain
But so sin surr
But something sinful surrounds
Get your hurr did, that ain't a perm, yo
Style your hair, that's not a permanent hairstyle
That's a temporary that ain't a wormhole
That's a temporary condition, not a wormhole
That's a cemetery where they bury the lies
That's a graveyard where lies are buried
I'm lampin', I'm cold, cold lampin'
I am relaxing, I am cool, calmly lounging
Out in the snow, campin'
Outside in the snow, camping
Cuttin' wires so your phone can't ring
Disconnecting wires to prevent your phone from ringing
You don't know a damn thing
You have no knowledge or understanding
After your city gets undertaken
Once your city is taken over or dominated
Pass me a sissy so sucka I'll slay him
Give me a weak person, I will defeat them easily
Damage, uh, damage, uh dances, famine
Causing harm, uh, causing harm, uh, dances, scarcity
Damper, dancer, Francis
One who dampens spirits, a dancer, Francis
Hah, MF Doom on the beat
Laugh, MF Doom producing the music
Non Prophets, Slug and Ali
Non Prophets, consisting of Slug and Ali
Together at last, like cocks and cunts
Finally united, like male and female genitalia
Yeah, let's fuck it up, clip that beat
Yes, let's create chaos, change that beat
You know, we're pretty much humanous
You know, we are essentially human
And that's where we'd like to work from
And that is the perspective we want to operate from
From that vantage point
From that point of view
Exactly and you know Non Prophets is spelled
Exactly, and you know Non Prophets is written
Like you know
Similar to
Like P O R P H E T like meaning
Like P O R P H E T, representing a deeper significance
Like Non Prophets
Like Non Prophets
Almost like a pun in the word
Almost like a play on words
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