Dopesmoker failed to reach any Billboard charts and wasn't reviewed by many popular music critics, although it received very positive reviews from those who did.[1] Ed Rivadavia of online music database Allmusic gave the album four and a half stars out of five stating "Dopesmoker is at once an instant doom metal classic — some might even say a masterpiece".[1] In 2003, the British music magazine Mojo gave the album a rating of 5 out of 5 stars stating that Dopesmoker as "A benchmark by which all that dares call itself stoner rock must surely be judged."
Dopesmoker
Sleep Lyrics
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Follow the smoke to-uh the riff-filled land
Drop... out of life with bong in hand
Follow the smoke to-uh the riff-filled land
Proceeds the Weedian â?? Nazareth
Proceeds the Weedian â?? Nazareth
Sacred Israel Holy Mountain Zion
Sun beams down on to the Sandsean reigns ?????
Caravan migrates through deep sandscape
Lungsmen unearth the creed of Hasheeshian
Procession of the Weed-Priests to cross the sands
Desert Legion Smoke-Covenant is complete
Herb bails retied on to backs of beasts
Arise arise arise - The Son of the God of Israel
Jordan River flows on evermore
Bathe in glow of sunlight's beating rays
They feel so lost and burned through our days ?????
Stoner caravan emerge from sandsea
Earthling inserts to chalice the green cutchie
Groundation soul finds trust upon smoking hose
Assembled creedsmen rises prayer-filled smoke
Raise up sea of Holy Prophecy
... now feeds ????????
Seed of Eden fall on...????????
Onward caravan prepare ??????????
Weed-Priests... the right ?????
Judgement soon come to Mankind
Green Herbsmen serve rightful king
Hemp seed caravan carries
The broken fire flowed up to-uh Zion ???????
Flight of the Nazarene to seek the Cherry Moon ?????
Rides out believer with the spliff aflame
Marijuanaut escapes earth to cultivate
Grow-Room is church temple of the new stoner breed
Chants Loud-Robed priest down on to the freedom seed
Burnt offering redeems â?? completes smoked deliverance
Caravans' stoned deliverance
The caravan holds to Eastern Creed - Now smokes believer !
The Chronicle of the Sensimillian
Drop out of life with bong in hand
Follow the smoke to-uh the riff-filled land
Drop out of life with bong in hand
Follow the smoke Jerusalem
The opening lines of Sleep's song Dopesmoker are an invitation to drop out of reality and lose oneself in a cloud of marijuana smoke. The bong is the key to access the "riff-filled land," where the music takes over, and the worries of the world fade away. The lyrics then suggest that this state of mind is connected to religious experience, as the following lines mention a figure named "Weedian-Nazareth" - likely a reference to Jesus the Nazarene, reimagined as a messianic figure of the stoner subculture. The Creedsmen mentioned in the next stanza are likely followers of this figure, moving across a landscape of sand, presumably in search of some kind of spiritual revelation.
The lyrics continue to paint a picture of a mystical journey, where the use of marijuana is intertwined with religious symbolism. The Weed-Priests are a central figure in this mythos, carrying the herb as a sacrament, and leading the procession of the faithful. As the song progresses, the focus shifts to a more cosmic scale, with references to "the Son of the God of Israel" and the "Jordan River." The caravan of prophets and stoners becomes a vessel for a divine message, a "Seed of Eden," that they carry to some unknown destination.
Overall, the song's lyrics are a meditation on the transformative power of marijuana, both as a means of escapism and as a tool for spiritual exploration. The religious symbolism that permeates the song implies that this experience is not just one of personal pleasure, but of communal transcendence.
Line by Line Meaning
Drop out of life with bong in hand
Let go of the stresses and anxieties of life by smoking marijuana.
Follow the smoke to-uh the riff-filled land
Listen to stoner rock music while smoking marijuana to enter an altered state of consciousness.
Proceeds the Weedian â?? Nazareth
An intro to the High Priest of the Weed's arrival in Nazareth.
Creedsmen roll out across the dying dawn
The followers of the High Priest of the Weed begin their journey at the break of dawn.
Sacred Israel Holy Mountain Zion
The ultimate destination of the journey - a sacred mountain in Israel that is holy to the followers of the High Priest of the Weed.
Sun beams down on to the Sandsean reigns ????
It is daytime and the journey takes place in a desert landscape.
Caravan migrates through deep sandscape
The followers of the High Priest of the Weed travel through the desert in a caravan.
Lungsmen unearth the creed of Hasheeshian
Those who smoke marijuana discover the beliefs and values of the High Priest of the Weed.
Procession of the Weed-Priests to cross the sands
The High Priest of the Weed and his followers cross the desert on their journey to the sacred mountain.
Desert Legion Smoke-Covenant is complete
The followers of the High Priest of the Weed have formed a covenant or agreement to smoke marijuana together.
Herb bails retied on to backs of beasts
The marijuana is stored on the backs of animals, ready to be used as needed.
Arise arise arise - The Son of the God of Israel
A call to attention to the High Priest of the Weed as he is seen as the son of the God of Israel.
Jordan River flows on evermore
A reference to the Jordan River, a significant location in Jewish history.
Bathe in glow of sunlight's beating rays
Basking in the warmth and light of the sun is a soothing and rejuvenating experience.
They feel so lost and burned through our days ????
People are unfulfilled and unhappy with their lives.
Stoner caravan emerge from sandsea
The caravan of marijuana users emerges from the desert's vast and empty landscape.
Earthling inserts to chalice the green cutchie
Marijuana is consumed by inhaling it from a chalice or pipe.
Groundation soul finds trust upon smoking hose
The act of smoking marijuana helps people feel more grounded and connected to their inner selves.
Assembled creedsmen rises prayer-filled smoke
Marijuana smoke is seen as a kind of prayer, inspiring and uplifting the people smoking it.
Raise up sea of Holy Prophecy
The marijuana users seek enlightenment and spiritual fulfillment.
... now feeds ????????
This line is unclear and has been omitted from the analysis.
Seed of Eden fall on...????????
This line is unclear and has been omitted from the analysis.
Onward caravan prepare ??????????
The journey through the desert continues, and the followers of the High Priest of the Weed are prepared to face whatever comes their way.
Weed-Priests... the right ?????
The High Priest of the Weed and his followers are believed to be in the right, and their message will soon be brought to all of humanity.
Judgement soon come to Mankind
Humanity will soon be judged based on how they respond to the message of the High Priest of the Weed.
Green Herbsmen serve rightful king
The High Priest of the Weed is seen as the rightful ruler and leader of the people.
Hemp seed caravan carries
The caravan that travels with the High Priest of the Weed carries not only people, but also marijuana seeds to be planted as needed.
The broken fire flowed up to-uh Zion ??????
Unclear, possibly a reference to the sacred mountain in Israel.
Flight of the Nazarene to seek the Cherry Moon ??????
Unclear, possibly a reference to a mythological or spiritual event.
Rides out believer with the spliff aflame
The followers of the High Priest of the Weed ride on, continuing to consume marijuana together.
Marijuanaut escapes earth to cultivate
Marijuana users feel as though they are transcending the earth and entering into a higher state of consciousness.
Grow-Room is church temple of the new stoner breed
The place where marijuana is cultivated is seen as a sacred space, almost like a church for those who practice smoking marijuana.
Chants Loud-Robed priest down on to the freedom seed
Those who cultivate marijuana are like priests, calling down blessings on the seeds they plant.
Burnt offering redeems â?? completes smoked deliverance
Smoking marijuana is seen as a way to purify and redeem oneself.
Caravans' stoned deliverance
The caravan of marijuana users has found deliverance and freedom by smoking marijuana together.
The caravan holds to Eastern Creed - Now smokes believer !
The followers of the High Priest of the Weed follow an Eastern (likely Hindu or Buddhist) creed and have found peace and happiness by smoking marijuana together.
The Chronicle of the Sensimillian
A reference to the story of the High Priest of the Weed and his followers and how they have found enlightenment by smoking marijuana together.
Drop out of life with bong in hand
A repetition of the opening line, emphasizing the idea that smoking marijuana allows people to let go of their cares and anxieties and focus on the pleasure of the experience.
Follow the smoke Jerusalem
The ultimate destination of the journey is Jerusalem, another sacred land that is holy to the followers of the High Priest of the Weed.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: ALBERTO R. CISNEROS, CHRISTOPHER LOUIS HAKIUS, MATTHEW LANCE PIKE
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@iliveinsideyourwalls1119
riff chart:
"part" 1
00:00 departure
05:25 hotel room
07:28 sonic titan ("drop out of life...")
10:27 hotel room
12:28 12th solo riff, first solo
16:29 10th-11th-12th (hotel room) ("proceeds the weedian, nazareth")
"part" 2
21:28 12th ("creedsmen roll...")
25:51 morris riff ("lungsmen unearth...")
27:44 12th ("arise - son of the god of israel...")
30:38 morris riff ("stoner caravan emerge...")
32:32 12th ("raise up...")
35:34 blackened
36:59 12th ("weed-priests...")
38:53 second solo
"part" 3
41:25 clean riff, intro to cultivator
41:55 cultivator ("the molten fire...")
48:31 morris riff (flight version), third solo, morris riff (flight version)
53:15 hot lava man/spade/descent/space jam
58:26 sonic titan ("drop out of life...")
01:00:24 departure
@hamoudhabibi4607
LYRICS :
Drop out of life with bong in hand
Follow the smoke toward the riff filled land
Drop out of life with bong in hand
Follow the smoke toward the riff filled land
Proceeds the weedian - Nazareth
Proceeds the weedian - Nazareth
Creedsmen roll out across the dying dawn
Sacred Israel holy mountain Zion
Sun beams down on to the sandsea reigns
Caravan migrates through deep sandscape
Lungsmen unearth the creed of Hasheeshian
Procession of the weed-priests to cross the sands
Desert legion smoke-covenant is complete
Herb bails retied on to backs of beasts
Arise arise arise - The Son of the God of Israel
Jordan river flows on evermore
Bathe in glow of sunlight’s beating rays
They feel the serpent's standard rule our days
Stoner caravan emerge from sandsea
Earthling inserts to chalice the green cutchie
Groundation soul finds trust upon smoking hose
Assembled creedsmen rises prayer-filled smoke
Raise up seer’s holy prophecy
Plants down on upon years of the sun now feeds
Seed of Eden fall on nurtured soil
Onward caravan prepare new bong
Weed-priests creedsman chant the right
Judgement soon come to Mankind
Green herbsmen serve rightful king
Hemp seed caravan carries
The molten fire flowed up toward Zion
Flight of the nazarene to seek the cheribum
Rides out believer with the spliff aflame
Marijuanaut escapes earth to cultivate
Grow-room is church temple of the new stoner breed
Chants loud-robed priest down on to the freedom seed
Burnt offering redeems – completes smoked deliverance
Caravan’s stoned deliverance
The caravan holds to eastern creed - Now smokes believer!
The chronicle of the sinsemillian
Drop out of life with bong in hand
Follow the smoke toward the riff-filled land
Drop out of life with bong in hand
Follow the smoke - Jerusalem
@vhsorion
Imagine how long it would’ve taken to download this back in 98
@diggdogg5378
3 days
@vhsorion
@digg dogg more like 3 weeks
@joseluisperea5216
like a week
@MaximumJoy
@Angry Pent this was pre-Napster and before the mp3 format was popular so I'd imagine it would have been older, less efficient lossy format with a much larger file size.
@FawazK
Bless you for this comment
@VandalCleaver
Definitely the stand-out track of the album, it makes the other songs seem almost nonexistent by comparison!
@scandalousbeans2591
jokes on you on physical versions there are b sides
@Mollydev64
this isn't an album?
@naimulislamrumi3028
@@Mollydev64huh 😂