Otep have since released six full-length albums featuring many session musicians including Greg Wells, Joey Jordison of Slipknot, Koichi Fukuda of Static-X, Emilie Autumn, Tony Campos of Soulfly and Asesino (ex-Static-X), and Ulrich Wild. Their first three albums, Sevas Tra, House of Secrets, and The Ascension, were released on Capitol Records. However, after the label's merging with Virgin Records, Otep, along with many other bands, were released from their contracts with Capitol in 2007. Two years later, Otep signed with Victory Records and released their fourth album, Smash the Control Machine, which included a reunion with former members Mark "Moke" Bistany on drums and Rob Patterson on guitar. The album also featured Koichi Fukuda on piano and Emilie Autumn on violin.
Atavist was the first album not to feature longtime bassist Jason "eViL J" McGuire who left the band on September 30, 2010, the personnel consisted of session musicians Rani Sharone, Gil Sharone, Tony Campos, Collyn McCoy, Ulrich Wild, and Markus Estrada. On the tour supporting the album, her band consisted of support musicians courtesy of the supporting band and labelmates on the tour, Destrophy. The band is now mainly Otep Shamaya.
In 2011, Otep toured as a supporting act along with Earth Crisis for Cavalera Conspiracy. She also wrote and released a new book of poems titled "New Word Order" in December 2011.
In 2013, Otep released her sixth studio album titled Hydra on January 22 through Victory Records.
Confrontation
Otep Lyrics
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Be...
Silent
Fight
(Violence, mêlées, & disturbances of the peace)
& the hate sustaining me
Are we safer or in danger?
Drowning in atrocities?
Riot gear, the slaves are here
Piling corpses high
Its the rich man's war
But its the poor that fight
More capitalist crimes,
More enemies than allies
No WMD's, who gives a fuck
If they die
Just kill em all, watch em fall
Skin the world with their lies
Its a rich man's war
But its the poor that fight
[Chorus]
Stand up
Speak out
Strike back
Stand up
Speak out
Strike back
They don't know
What they started
Confrontation
[Verse 2]
My religion of resistance
Challenging everything
Radicals & dissidents
Of creativity
We are the children
Of the siege you hide
In this rich man's war
Where the poor just die
More deception & greed
More wars & disease
More lies from the hive mind
That seek to deceive
A weak nation of need
Like silent thieves in the night
Its a rich man's war
But it's the poor that die
[Chorus]
Stand, fight
Speak, fight
Strike back!
Stand, fight
Speak, fight
Strike back!
They don't know
What they started
Confrontation
[Bridge]
This is my
Battle cry!
Defy the lies
Of the tyrant race
With a fist in the air
& a finger in their face!
Defy the tyrants!
Don't be silent!
Defy the tyrants!
Don't be silent!
Defy the tyrants!
Don't be silent!
Defy the tyrants!
Don't be silent!
[Chorus]
Stand, fight
Speak, fight
Strike back!
Stand, fight
Speak, fight
Strike back!
They don't know
What they started
Confrontation
[Outro]
There's no
Way they
Can stop us
Now
So let them try
We fight or we die
The song "Confrontation" by Otep is a call to action against the injustices and horrors of war. The lyrics begin with an ominous tone and a question: are we safer or in danger? The singer brings attention to the fact that the rich start wars but it is the poor who fight and die in them. The chorus then urges the listener to stand up, speak out, and strike back against those in power who perpetuate war and violence. The second verse speaks to the power of resistance and creativity in the face of oppression and deception. The bridge serves as a battle cry, calling for defiance against the tyrants who seek to silence the people. The song ends with defiance - "there's no way they can stop us now".
The lyrics of "Confrontation" are a powerful statement against the devastating effects of war and the greed and corruption that often drives it. The song is a call to arms for those who believe in the power of speaking truth to power and standing up against oppression. The use of violent imagery and confrontation is purposeful, as it is the only way the oppressed can take back control.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's your introduction to destruction
This is the beginning of the end for you.
& the hate sustaining me
I am driven by anger and hatred.
Are we safer or in danger?
Are we better off now or are things worse?
Drowning in atrocities?
Overwhelmed by terrible acts of violence.
Riot gear, the slaves are here
The oppressors are prepared for battle, but so are the oppressed.
Piling corpses high
People are dying in large numbers.
Its the rich man's war
The people in power are the ones who benefit from the conflict.
But its the poor that fight
The ones who suffer the most are the ones who are forced to fight.
More capitalist crimes,
More injustice committed by those who seek to profit from the system.
More enemies than allies
There are more people against us than there are on our side.
No WMD's, who gives a fuck If they die
Nobody cares if they die, even if the real reason for war is a lie.
Just kill em all, watch em fall Skin the world with their lies
The powerful are willing to commit mass murder to maintain their control over the world.
[Chorus]
Stand up
Don't take it lying down.
Speak out
Say something and make your voice heard.
Strike back
Fight back against those who would oppress you.
They don't know What they started
They have no idea what they are up against.
[Verse 2]
My religion of resistance
My belief in fighting against oppression.
Challenging everything
Questioning the status quo and challenging authority.
Radicals & dissidents Of creativity
People who are not afraid to think for themselves.
We are the children Of the siege you hide
We are the victims of the oppression that you perpetrate.
More deception & greed
More lies and selfishness are driving the powers that be.
More wars & disease
More conflict and suffering in the world.
More lies from the hive mind That seek to deceive
The powerful are working together to keep their lies alive and keep us oppressed.
A weak nation of need Like silent thieves in the night
We are being drained of our resources and our dignity, like a helpless victim.
Its a rich man's war But it's the poor that die
The powerful are fighting for power and wealth, while the rest of us suffer and die.
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
This is my Battle cry!
This is the rallying call to fight against the oppressors.
Defy the lies Of the tyrant race
Refuse to accept the lies and greed of those in power.
With a fist in the air & a finger in their face!
We are not afraid to stand up to those who would oppress us.
Defy the tyrants! Don't be silent!
Don't allow the oppressors to silence you.
[Chorus]
[Outro]
There's no Way they Can stop us Now
We are determined to fight back, no matter what.
So let them try We fight or we die
We will not back down, even if it means putting our lives on the line.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OTEP SHAMAYA, GREG TRIBBETT
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@brrblack497
I saw her at an early 2000's Oz-fest , she came out by herself doing some poetry , and people that didn't know were like , this is cool , but then the curtain dropped and her band came in swinging and she let into one of her growls and I seen 15,000 people lean back at once and go whoa . Instant fan !
@YoMama9021
Amazing!!!❤
@jeffbrownstain
This makes me wet just imagining it. In my eyes, and in my pants.
@axelgreen8852
Awww how pretty
@matthewmaloney5900
That is the greatest story I ever heard..😂
@jamesponder872
I am 50 and protesting for my grand kids, my kids introduced me to this when it came out and over the last year this Rise rebel resist and smash the control machine have been keeping me sane We fight or we die !
@OrganicAlumination
I heard this on music choice in 6th grade .... Barzzz
@metalliman34
She is the most AWESOME woman in metal....she writes all the songs herself.....Very smart and Angry woman.......I LOVE HER!!!!!!!!
@stephc4114
I would be angry too. If my dad sexually abused me my whole life.
@nicolk1lldqoq
when you listen with headphones and the song sends shivers down your spine.