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.
T.R.I.C.
Otep Lyrics
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WHUT??
I. me be the best to impress with dictation
Too far fetched? beyond your imagination?
I'll rise to the occasion
Launching an invasion
Sacrificin mics - ignite the celebration
Its just amazing, poetically we blazing
Xen & otep, a volatile combination
We destroy like revelations
Styles be liquid and flow like irrigation
So make the preparation
Defeat is bittersweet, its all you'll be tastin sounding battle stations - my war face in place total annihilation - your existence been erased its the renaissance
Time to switch up and change the path the paragraphs infiltrate your brain
T.R.I.C.
Risin from the ashes to lead the wretched masses back to the sufi shack - defyin all the fascists wurdz burn with passion - mentally enhancin
Eye'm david to goliath or delilah to your samson kickin ass like cassius -
Spreadin rhymes like rashes
The satellites in flight -
How long before it crashes
Falling like avalanches - crumbled and crushed
My wild womyn get to sinnin -
Know the power of us
Eye'm callin your bluff - is it freedom or death? we're gettin it on in Babylon -
Chokin on gods breath
The infinite connects true soldiers alive
The tribe will survive when armageddon arrives
T.R.I.C.
The revolution is coming
TAKE NO PRISONERS
The revolution is coming
COWARDS BEWARE FUCK!
My war serpents rattle when its time for battle
[mental midgets]
I got a fist full of shit for you flies to feast
You lost control of your soul 'cause your minds deceased
Unfulfilled satisfactions & chemical reactions
My fate there's no escape -
Life itself is the assassin eye'm blastin -
The worlds in ashes -
From the invasion EVERY WORD'S ANNIHILATION!!
COME ON!!
T.R.I.C.
Your suffering will free you
The song T.R.I.C. by Otep is a rap-metal style song with politically charged lyrics. The opening lines of the song state, “To all you weak MCs, all you hardcore wannabes, if you step into the ring, be prepared to swing,” implying that the artist is ready to fight against those who claim to be hardcore but are not truly living up to their claims. In the following lines, she showcases her lyrical skill by saying that her rhymes are beyond the listeners' comprehension and that she can enter their minds like a viral infestation. She also emphasizes that her words are abrasive and will sacrifice other MCs while lighting up the celebration.
The second verse starts with the phrase "Rising from the ashes to lead the wretched masses," which suggests the artist is rising from adversity to lead and empower people who have been downtrodden by society. She encourages her listeners to defy the fascists and be passionate about their actions. She also mentions that her wild women are powerful and can do great things if given the opportunity. The phrase "TRIC" stands for "Taking Revolution Into Consideration," which symbolizes the call for a revolution to change the world's oppressive systems. Otep's aggressive tone throughout the song reflects the revolutionary call, implying that the people must fight to take their freedom back.
Line by Line Meaning
To all you weak mcs all you hardcore wannabe'z if you step into the ring be prepared to swing
Hey you, not-so-great mcs and wannabe hardcore rappers, if you challenge me, you better bring your best.
me be the best to impress with dictation
I'm the best with my lyrics, using impressive and articulate language.
Too far fetched? beyond your imagination?
Is my skill too hard for you to even imagine it?
I'll rise to the occasion
I'll meet the challenge head on and come out on top.
Launching an invasion
I'm taking over the music world with my rhymes.
Enterin your mental like a viral infestation
When you listen to my music, my rhymes will infect your mind like a virus.
wurdz be abrasive, joints I be lacin
My words are harsh and abrasive, but I deliver them with excellent rhymes.
Sacrificin mics - ignite the celebration
I'm so good with the microphone that I'm worthy of celebrating. I'm a performer to die for.
Its just amazing, poetically we blazing
It's amazing how brilliant my rhymes and poetry are.
Xen & otep, a volatile combination
With the combination of Xen and Otep, we become explosive and unstoppable.
We destroy like revelations
Our rhymes are so powerful they tear up the opposition like the biblical revelations.
Styles be liquid and flow like irrigation
Our styles are smooth and fluid, flowing like the water in an irrigation system.
So make the preparation
You had better prepare yourself for what's coming.
Defeat is bittersweet, its all you'll be tastin
Losing to us will be a hard pill to swallow, and all you will taste is defeat.
sounding battle stations - my war face in place total annihilation - your existence been erased its the renaissance
We are ready for battle, with fierce expressions on our faces, and we will completely wipe out our opposition.
Time to switch up and change the path the paragraphs infiltrate your brain
It's time to change things up and bring in some new and improved rhymes to infiltrate your mind.
Risin from the ashes to lead the wretched masses back to the sufi shack - defyin all the fascists wurdz burn with passion - mentally enhancin
We are rising from the ashes of the music world to lead those who feel downtrodden and oppressed to a new beginning, inspired by our passionate and meaningful rhymes.
Eye'm david to goliath or delilah to your samson kickin ass like cassius - Spreadin rhymes like rashes
We are the underdogs fighting against the big guys, but we will triumph with our rhymes that spread like a rash.
The satellites in flight - How long before it crashes Falling like avalanches - crumbled and crushed
Our music is like a flying satellite, but how long until it crashes? We are falling like an avalanche, crumbled and crushed.
My wild womyn get to sinnin - Know the power of us Eye'm callin your bluff - is it freedom or death? we're gettin it on in Babylon - Chokin on gods breath
We are powerful females, who are taking our place in the music world. We are calling out our opposition, asking them if they are willing to fight for freedom or submit to defeat. We are getting ready for battle, and triumphing is like breathing for us.
The infinite connects true soldiers alive The tribe will survive when armageddon arrives
Those who believe in what we do will survive when the end of the world comes.
The revolution is coming
Change is coming, and we are a part of it.
TAKE NO PRISONERS
We aren't taking prisoners, and we will conquer all.
COWARDS BEWARE FUCK!
Those who aren't brave should be very afraid of us.
My war serpents rattle when its time for battle [mental midgets]
We are fierce when we are ready for battle, but our opposition is weak.
I got a fist full of shit for you flies to feast You lost control of your soul 'cause your minds deceased
We have something stinky in store for our opponents, who have lost touch with themselves.
Unfulfilled satisfactions & chemical reactions My fate there's no escape - Life itself is the assassin eye'm blastin - The worlds in ashes - From the invasion EVERY WORD'S ANNIHILATION!!
Our opponents can't be satisfied with their own work and resort to gimmicks. Unfortunately, they can't escape their fate or the destructive influence of music. We will take over and destroy with our rhymes.
COME ON!!
Bring it on, we're ready for anything.
Your suffering will free you
Going through suffering and hardship can ultimately be the key to our liberation.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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BishouNoTeresa
even like 15 years after release, one of my absolute favourite Songs. Goosebumps all over! LOVE THIS!
wallride2wallride
same , literally goosebumps
Tim Lang
Just heard song got play list added vocals 🤘🏻🎶🤘🏻🎸🎶🥁🎶🤘🏻😈
JJ
What Cory Taylor and Tech N9ne put together on Wither is pretty fucking amazing... I say this with all respect to all parties involved... I think you, Otep, could absolutely blow that away if you and Tech worked on something together. All three of you are brilliant to the point of insanity.. Tech N9ne and Otep - can you imagine the fucking carnage?
Chupa Cabra
@Jack Pritchard All in the Family what a throw back lol, i also liked Children of the Korn with Ice cube from that album.
Im118ish
What is this Cory/Tech9/Otep thing of which you speak??
Jack Pritchard
Wither was a great song. Like the song Were all in the family by korn and limp bizkit, two bands good bands can come togrther to make great music.
SlipperySable
Going through some major shit in my life right now. Otep's the only thing capable of bringing me out of this rut. Truly an amazing woman. If I was half as tough as her I'd be doing a lot better right now.
Tim Lang
Hey girl same don it left it but we survive on 👍 I’ve got a saying “here’s ta me here’s ta ya Fukn ya still here’s to me 😈
CaRtSkEy5150
I hope you got through what was put in front of you, stronger and better than 8 years ago. 👍