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.
Molotov
Otep Lyrics
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If they become violent, don't expect us to remain silent
This goes out to all the tainted racists and nazi believers:
Why don′t you go find a bunker
And follow your fucking leader!
Throw a molotov and let us play catch with it
Throw a molotov and let us play catch with it
Traitor Trump set us up - fuck him up!
Throw a molotov and let us play catch
With a fist to the face of the 'superior race′
Cause now there′s consequences when you advocate hate
Stepping out of the shadows was your latest mistake
If you want a war, you gonna limit your life span
Just like some nazis, the fascists, the ku klux klan
You don't belong on this land
If you′re a true believer of the great deceiver
Then hunker down in a bunker, and follow your leader
Throw a molotov and let us play catch with it
Nazi scum! Watch 'em run!
Throw a molotov and let us play catch with it
Traitor Trump set us up - fuck him up!
Throw a molotov and let us play catch
With a fist to the face of the ′superior race'
Cause now there′s consequences when you advocate hate
Stepping out of the shadows was your latest mistake
It's a season of treason,
Opportunists and demons
Moraly suffocated
Mentally constipated
Are you a true believer of the great deceiver?
Then hunker down in a bunker, and follow your leader
Throw a molotov and let us play catch with it
Nazi scum! Watch 'em run!
Throw a molotov and let us play catch with it
Traitor Trump set us up - fuck him up!
Throw a molotov and let us play catch
With a fist to the face of the ′superior race′
Cause now there's consequences when you advocate hate
Stepping out of the shadows was your latest mistake
Come on!
Resistance rising!
Here we go!
Stars and stripes!
Fuck your flak!
We ain′t never going back!
Stars and stripes!
Fuck your flak!
We ain't never going back!
Stars and stripes!
Fuck your flak!
We ain′t never going back!
So if you're a courageous racists and a nazi believer:
Then why don′t you hunker down in that bunker
And follow your fucking leader
The song "Molotov" by Otep is a fiery protest against racism, intolerance, and fascism. The first few lines of the song establish a clear message that violence is not to be tolerated but also that the people will not remain silent when they are victimized by violent racist behavior. The lyrics call out the "tainted racists" and "nazi believers" who are encouraged to find a bunker and "follow their leader" instead of advocating for hate.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "throw a molotov and let us play catch with it" as the message to those who are perpetuating hate crimes. The song proclaims that there are consequences for promoting hate and intolerance, and those who advocate for it "don't belong on this land.”
The song delivers a message of hope and resistance with the lines “Stars and stripes, fuck your flak! We ain't never going back!" producing a rousing call to resist fascism and racism.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I'm preaching on this one
I am about to share my thoughts regarding a serious issue
If they become violent, don't expect us to remain silent
We won't keep quiet if they choose to get violent
This goes out to all the tainted racists and nazi believers:
The message is intended for all racists and nazi supporters
Why don't you go find a bunker and follow your fucking leader!
Go hide in a bunker and follow your hateful leader instead of spreading your venom
Throw a molotov and let us play catch with it
Let's destroy the nazis and their views by throwing molotov cocktails
Nazi scum! Watch 'em run!
The nazis will be scared and run away when we come to attack them
Traitor Trump set us up - fuck him up!
Donald Trump betrayed us and will face the consequences
With a fist to the face of the 'superior race'
We will physically fight the so-called superior race
Cause now there's consequences when you advocate hate
Hateful speech will no longer be tolerated and will have consequences
Stepping out of the shadows was your latest mistake
Coming out and showing your true colors was a huge mistake
If you want a war, you gonna limit your life span
Starting a war means you are shortening your life expectancy
Just like some nazis, the fascists, the ku klux klan
These groups have shortened their lifespans through the violence and hate that they propagate
You don't belong on this land
Hateful people do not belong in this land
It's a season of treason, opportunists and demons
The time in which we live is characterized by deceitful and evil people
Morally suffocated, mentally constipated
These hateful people are suppressed by their own lack of morals and open-mindedness
Come on! Resistance rising! Here we go!
We are ready to fight back against hate and oppression
Stars and stripes! Fuck your flak! We ain't never going back!
We will not be defeated and will never stop fighting for what we believe in
So if you're a courageous racists and a nazi believer:
If you are one of these hateful people
Then why don't you hunker down in that bunker and follow your fucking leader
Hide and follow your leader instead of spreading your hate and violence
Writer(s): Aristotelis Mihalopoulos, Otep Shamaya
Contributed by Lucas P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheSaintedOne
Former lover of James Alefantis, 49th most powerful person in D.C.
Tied closely with the pedo network uncovered through John Podesta's emails.
These are the people who used the media to give leftists T.D.S.
Otep is helping pedos is what I'm getting at.
Also, there are way more violent black nationalists than white nationalists. Way more blacks are killed by blacks than killed by whites, including police.
Otep is unaware of the facts and spreading violent rhetoric that we DO NOT need. Napalm Records fucked up on this one.
@blackbeard2873
If you listen closely to Otep’s recent songs you can hear subliminal messages about how they oppose Trump.
@SinisterMinister
Blackbeard The Black Belt LMFAO
@niclastname
Yeah I thought so too! It's SUPER subtle, and my friends thought I was crazy. I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed!
@herbertdashwood8492
Dude! I thought I was picking some kind of hint at something up... thanks for clarifying! The more you know, huh?
@mattprice7299
Jen P is fucking stupid and doesn't understand humor.
@tacticalchunder1207
Jen P wooooooosh!
@diphenhydramine6072
His mugshot made my week
@rustyshackleford8441
I like to listen to this with my wife's son.
@raptorkil
*wife's boyfriend
@commonsenseisdeadinamerica1932
Wife’s BF?! Lmao! Good one bro!