"Dope Nose" was said to have been written on the same night as the hit song "Hash Pipe" from The Green Album, although Rivers' Catalog of Riffs suggests otherwise. A common belief is that frontman Rivers Cuomo had three shots of tequila and Ritalin moments before writing both songs. "Dope Nose" is one of the songs playable in the Playstation 2 video game Amplitude, developed by Harmonix. An interview in Electronic Gaming Monthly with the creators of the PlayStation 2 game Guitar Hero (also developed by Harmonix) mentioned the game's early builds were based on "Dope Nose". It was then included in Guitar Hero: Van Halen as one of the guest acts.
The song's official music video was directed by Marcos Siega.
During various live shows in 2005 and 2010, Weezer bassist Scott Shriner would perform lead vocals on the song.
The song reached #73 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2002.
Dope Nose
Weezer Lyrics
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Aah-ah oh
Aah-ah oh
Oh oh oh
Debt on my head
Wasting time, on my own
Sleep, rescue me
(Lord, take me home)
For the times that you wanna go
And bust rhymes real slow
I'll appear, slap you on the face
And enjoy the show
Hoh
Aah-ah oh
Aah-ah oh
Oh oh oh
Cheese smells so good
On a burnt piece of lamb (Piece of what?)
Fag of the year
Who could beat up your man
For the times that you wanna go
And bust rhymes real slow
I'll appear, slap you on the face
And enjoy the show
Oh, this dope nose
Hoh
Aah-ah oh
Aah-ah oh
Oh oh oh
For the times that you wanna go
And bust rhymes real slow
I'll appear, slap you on the face
And enjoy the show
Oh, this dope nose
Hoh
Aah-ah oh
Aah-ah oh
Oh oh oh
The first few lines of the song "Dope Nose" by Weezer seem to talk about the internal struggles that a person faces when they are in debt and feel like they are wasting their time. The lyrics go as "Debt on my head, wasting time, on my own, sleep rescue me, take me back to my home (Lord, take me home)". The reference to debt may either be that the person has financial debt, or he is emotionally, mentally, or spiritually indebted. This person then seeks refuge in sleep to help him forget about his problems, hoping to return to a place where he feels comfortable and secure.
The following lines of the song, "For the times that you wanna go and bust rhymes real slow, I'll appear, slap you on the face, and enjoy the show," could be interpreted as a reference to the "haters." The people who do not believe in this person, and would rather make fun of them or hold them back. The person is saying that if they ever doubt or make fun of him or her in any way, he will gladly put them in their place and show his talent.
The song then goes on to some seemingly nonsensical lines like "Cheese smells so good on a burnt piece of lamb", and "Fag of the year who could beat up your man". These are things that don't make much sense in terms of the overall message of the song, but it's the kind of irreverent humor that Weezer has become known and loved for. In conclusion, "Dope Nose" could be interpreted as a message of personal struggle, self-confidence, and defiance in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoh
Musical interlude, no direct meaning.
Aah-ah oh
Musical interlude, no direct meaning.
Aah-ah oh
Musical interlude, no direct meaning.
Oh oh oh
Musical interlude, no direct meaning.
Debt on my head
I owe someone money and it's weighing on me.
Wasting time, on my own
I'm not being productive with my time and I'm alone.
Sleep, rescue me
I'm hoping to escape my problems and find relief in sleep.
Take me back to my home (Lord, take me home)
I want to return to my safe space and be comforted.
For the times that you wanna go
Whenever you feel like leaving.
And bust rhymes real slow
When you want to rap slowly.
I'll appear, slap you on the face
I'll be there to confront you and snap you out of it.
And enjoy the show
I'll take pleasure in the situation playing out.
Cheese smells so good
I'm easily distracted by pleasurable things.
On a burnt piece of lamb (Piece of what?)
I'm not picky about what I eat, even if it's not cooked well.
Fag of the year
A derogatory term for someone who is weak.
Who could beat up your man
Someone who could easily overpower your significant other.
Oh, this dope nose
This addiction or craving that I have is overwhelming.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: RIVERS CUOMO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
León Degrelle
"Dope Nose"
Debt on my head
Wasting time on my own
Sleep, rescue me
Take me back to my home
For the times that you wanna go and
Bust rhymes real slow
I'll appear, slap you on the face, and
Enjoy the show
Cheese smells so good
On a burnt piece of lamb
Fag of the year
Who could beat up your man
For the times that you wanna go and
Bust rhymes real slow
I'll appear, slap you on the face, and
Enjoy the show
this dope nose
For the times that you wanna go and
Bust rhymes real slow
I'll appear, slap you on the face, and
Enjoy the show
Oh, this dope nose
Peel Slowly and See
My personal Weezer album ranking
11. Raditude
10. Make Believe
9. Hurley
8. Pacific Daydream
7. Red Album
6. Green Album
5. Maladroit
4. White Album
3. EWBAITE
2&1. Pinkerton and Blue Album(there's no point in choosing they're both fantastic)
The guy from Maladroit
Honestly, this is one of Weezer’s masterpieces. Certainly not as good as Blue, but on the same level, as, like, what the hell, Africa.
Underrated AF.
Am I just saying this because I’m the guy on the cover?
Maaaaaayyyyybe.
_The Guy From Pinkerton
@Yung Cash Register why thank you!
Yung Cash Register
@_The Guy From Pinkerton I'm a huuuge fan
_The Guy From Pinkerton
@Yung Cash Register hello!
Yung Cash Register
@_The Guy From Pinkerton NO FREAKING WAY
SoniKast
I'd put Teal waaaay lower than Maladroit
Also how's the book?
Nowahn Zverilligon
Been a fan of Weezer for over 20 years. Remember this coming out as a new release and still own my original CD of the album and only now, in 2021, do I realise it's not Dope Noise.
Brady Miller
Dude this comment made me realize what the heck
Evan Tyler
LOL!
gpoop23
I just love the chemistry that this band has. Scott and Brian hold things down all chill like, and then Rivers and Pat just go crazy.