In 1996 they released the Devin Townsend produced Pigwalk alongside new bassist Corey Lowery and drummer Bud Fontseré. Their fame was minimal until the release of their 3rd album, Rising. The album sold over 50,000 copies and remained Century Media's highest selling album until 2004, when Lacuna Coil's 5th album Comalies broke that record. The band's love for professional wrestling was especially exhibited through this album, as World Championship Wrestling's U.S. Heavyweight Championship belt was prominently featured on the cover. Also, the video for the song "Rising" featured then-WCW stars Diamond Dallas Page and Raven.
Despite critical praise and good sales of their follow-up albums, Stuck Mojo broke up in 2001 but continued to perform New Year's Eve reunion shows every year at the Masquerade Club in Atlanta. Bonz later joined the bands 420 Monks and Dead Gospel. Ward, Fontseré, and former bassist Dan Dryden joined WWE wrestler Chris Jericho's band Fozzy and another band called Sick speed, and Corey Lowery joined Life Of Agony, Stereomud, and Dark New Day. Rich Ward released a solo album under the name "The Duke" on May 3, 2005. Stuck Mojo are considered pioneers of the nu-metal subgenre, and are considered an influence by many popular nu-metal groups. In 2005, Stuck Mojo reunited, with Bonz, Ward, and Fontseré back in the lineup, with new bassist Sean Delson replacing Dan Dryden. Current plans include a new album, titled "Southern Born Killers", as well as a full-scale tour. Fontsere has since left and been replaced by Eric Sanders along with frontman Bonz being replaced by Lord Nelson.
Their latest album, "Southern Born Killers", has been released for free legal download from their official site.
Open Season
Stuck Mojo Lyrics
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[String Arrangement: Eric Frampton]
I speak peace when peace is spoken
But I speak war when your hate is provoking
The season is open 24-7-365
Man up yo time to ride
No need to hide behind slogans of deceit
We just don't believe you
We can clearly see through
The madness that you're feeding your people
Jihad the cry of your unholy war
Using the willing, the weak and poor
From birth drowning in propaganda, rhetoric and slander
All we can say is damn ya
My forefathers fought and died for this here
I'm stronger than your war of fear
Are we clear?
If you step in my hood
It's understood
It's open season
I don't need a faith that's blind
Where death and hate bring me peace of mind
With views that are stuck deep in the seventh century
So much sand in your eyes to blind to see
The venom that you leaders preach
Is the path to your own destruction
Your own demise
You might say that I don't understand but your disgust for me is what I realize
Surprise!
Your homicidal ways has got the whole world watching
Whole world scoping
So if you bring it to my home base
Best believe it
The season's open
I see you
Hell yeah I see you
Motherfucker now
I don't wanna be you
If you come to my place
I'll drop more than just some bass
Yo you'll get a taste of a
Sick motherfucker from the Dirty
I ain't worrying not a fucking bit
I'm telescoping like Hubble
Yo you in trouble
Yo on the double
I'm wild with mine
Bring that style with mine
Fuck with my family I'll end your life
Just the way it is
Just the way it be
Do you understand?
No matter if you're woman or man, or child
My profile is crazy
That shit you do doesn't amaze me
I'm ready to blaze thee
I don't give a damn what god you claim
I've seen the innocent that you've slain
On my streets you're just fair game
Like a pig walk to your slaughter
The heat here is so much hotter
And my views won't teeter totter or fluctuate
Step to me you just met your fate
And I'll annihilate
With the skill of a Shogun assassin
Slicing and dicing precise with a passion
In any shape form or fashion
Bring it to my home
Welcome to the danger zone
Cause your attitude's the reason
The triggers keep squeezing
The hunt is on and it's open season
It's
Clear from the lyrics in Stuck Mojo's song "Open Season" that the message being conveyed is one of defiance against a perceived enemy. The opening verse reveals the singer's willingness to remain peaceful until provoked- but when war is declared against them, the singer promises to stand their ground with equal force. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "It's open season," establishing the theme of free aggression and war.
The lyrics elaborate on the singer's reasoning for this aggressive stance. They accuse their enemies of being manipulative and dishonest, claiming that they use "propaganda, rhetoric, and slander" to influence their followers. The enemy in this song is dehumanized; the lyrics call them weak and poor, blaming their "madness" on the people who lead them. Despite their claims of being a "religion of peace," the singer does not believe them, further emphasizing the concept of a hidden enemy who lies about their true intentions.
The song's bridge highlights the irony of using violent means for a religious goal. The singer argues that religions that promote hate and death are inherently flawed, as they go against their own principles. They accuse their enemies of being so blind to their own flaws that it leads to their destruction. The song ends with a warning- the singer offers no mercy to those who threaten their family or community.
Overall, the lyrics to "Open Season" are a powerful statement of aggression against a perceived enemy. The language used is deliberately harsh, and the imagery is designed to portray the enemy as being less than human. The song is a call to arms, with an emphasis on standing one's ground and protecting oneself against provocation.
Line by Line Meaning
I speak peace when peace is spoken
I respond to kindness with kindness
But I speak war when your hate is provoking
When met with hatred, I will fight back
The season is open 24-7-365
There is never a time when I won't fight back against hate and violence
Man up yo time to ride
It's time to take action and fight back
No need to hide behind slogans of deceit
Don't hide your true intentions behind false beliefs
Claiming that you're a religion of peace
Don't pretend to be peaceful when your actions show otherwise
We just don't believe you
Your actions speak louder than your words, and we don't believe you're truly peaceful
We can clearly see through The madness that you're feeding your people
We recognize the harmful propaganda you push onto your followers
Jihad the cry of your unholy war
Your so-called 'holy war' is really just fueled by hate
Using the willing, the weak and poor
You manipulate those who are vulnerable to fight for your cause
From birth drowning in propaganda, rhetoric and slander
From a young age, your followers are brainwashed with harmful beliefs and ideas
All we can say is damn ya
Your actions are despicable and we condemn them
My forefathers fought and died for this here
My ancestors fought and died to protect our freedoms
I'm stronger than your war of fear
I won't let fear control me or my actions
If you step in my hood, It's understood, It's open season
If you try to threaten me or my community, I will fight back
I don't need a faith that's blind
I don't believe in a religion that is based on blind faith
Where death and hate bring me peace of mind
I don't find peace in destruction and violence
With views that are stuck deep in the seventh century
Your beliefs are outdated and don't fit into modern society
So much sand in your eyes to blind to see
You're too blinded by your beliefs to see the harm they cause
The venom that you leaders preach
Your leaders spread harmful and dangerous ideas
Is the path to your own destruction, Your own demise
Your actions will ultimately lead to your own downfall
You might say that I don't understand but your disgust for me is what I realize
I understand your hate for me, but it doesn't change my beliefs
Your homicidal ways has got the whole world watching
The world is aware of the violence and destruction caused by your actions
Whole world scoping
The world is watching closely
So if you bring it to my home base, Best believe it, The season's open
If you threaten me or my community, I will fight back with no hesitation
Hell yeah I see you, Motherfucker now, I don't wanna be you
I am aware of your harmful actions, and I refuse to be like you
Yo you'll get a taste of a Sick motherfucker from the Dirty
You will face the consequences of your actions from someone who is not afraid to fight back
I ain't worrying not a fucking bit, I'm telescoping like Hubble, Yo you in trouble
I'm not scared and I'm watching your every move, you will face the consequences
I'm wild with mine, Bring that style with mine
I'm not afraid to fight back with all I have
Fuck with my family I'll end your life, Just the way it is, Just the way it be, Do you understand?
I will protect my family at any cost, and you should understand the consequences of threatening them
No matter if you're woman or man, or child, My profile is crazy
I won't hesitate to fight back against anyone who threatens me or my community
That shit you do doesn't amaze me
Your violent actions don't impress or surprise me
I'm ready to blaze thee, I don't give a damn what god you claim
I'm ready to fight back, regardless of your religion
I've seen the innocent that you've slain
I know the harm and destruction caused by your actions
On my streets you're just fair game
If you bring violence to my community, you will face the consequences
Like a pig walk to your slaughter, The heat here is so much hotter
You will face harsh consequences for your actions in my community
And my views won't teeter totter or fluctuate
My beliefs remain strong and consistent, and won't change regardless of your actions
Step to me you just met your fate, And I'll annihilate
If you threaten me or my community, you will face the consequences
With the skill of a Shogun assassin, Slicing and dicing precise with a passion
I will fight with precision and skill to protect myself and my community
In any shape form or fashion
I will fight back in any way necessary
Bring it to my home, Welcome to the danger zone
If you threaten me or my community, you're entering a dangerous situation
Cause your attitude's the reason, The triggers keep squeezing
Your violent attitude is causing the conflict and resulting in further violence
The hunt is on and it's open season
If you provoke me or my community, I won't hesitate to fight back
Contributed by Kaylee A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.