Otep - Buried Alive

[@deathsom]

I was 14 years old when I first heard this song. I'm 27 now, and it is still the place I go to when I feel like I can't breathe. Thank you, otep.

[@gwmcroy3166]

U must have heard them a bittt after they came out

[@idiotgaming420]

Dude I'm exactly in your shoes but a bit older was 17 maybe when I saw tric, changed my life

[@sputz357]

Fucking same. 🤘🙌

[@DanielRodriguez-hy7jy]

Happy Hells EVE

[@jackburnell3209]

Shhhhhhhhhh. Just let go.

[@jackdark1377]

Metal is not just music, it's a release... a crucial outlet for a kind of pain and rage that could burn the world.

[@faithcrane3424]

I love Otep because she screams the things that we are too afraid to speak.

[@behindthen0thing]

I guess

[@behindthen0thing]

Ren Jay i know right?

[@nenofalletta]

I wouldn't be afraid to say things

[@rockinroll6342]

She seems to have loads of charisma

[@unlucky1752]

+Rockin Roll she does.

[@krismar97]

this women is a monster on vocals. creativity, ferocity, elegantly delivered. this song still gets me ready to run through a wall.

[@wysockiheather]

Omg yes!! A plaster wall at that!

[@6rainbow9]

@@wysockiheather you are having the same thing I have a a a little too much

[@zolzbernack7563]

Lol hellz yeah,she's strong, beautiful,and stands for what she believes sexy as hell

[@nicolevarnam2290]

Fuckin Hell Yeah 🤘🖤😝🖤🤘

[@CroftSurvives4Ever]

Haha I love this comment! 🤘🏻😆

[@DoctorBenway3vil]

" I speak in verses, prophecies and curses.." Killer song, one of their best.

[@taralynnravenfire6892]

Otep for President 2024

[@mmabrute]

Doesn't look like that happened.

[@Nlyadam]

*cough cough* still here in 2020. I remember walking around Highschool with my iPod and this and many other songs blasting in my ears.

[@Dianthrose]

Same here, good old times)

[@joshuabadzinski9793]

🤘

[@phylazen5649]

7th grade, 2003-ish for me. i used to be a little attention seeking kid, i got caught writing out the lyrics to Warhead in math class and my teacher being like "oh so you're political? explain this." me: uhm i just like how she screams LMAO

[@chelseaklein6088]

Me too!

[@chancebradley6910]

Righttt

[@Morphie-w4t]

When I have a big depression, this song always heals me well.

[@Mxp88]

Yeah like right now

[@littlelily4]

It describes depression perfectly

[@williamdabeast6931]

I run here in my desolation

[@Mxp88]

I come here whenever I'm about to break

[@wisherofsnowdays]

Fuck healing, I come here when I'm a ragged cannibal cracking the marrow to stay alive.

[@13ridget13]

"I speak in verses, prophecies and curses This storm of thorns is growing Hate me There's no end in sight Hate me Chaos claws my jaw Hate me And incites a mental riot Hate me I'm in the mouth of madness With a tongue of poetry I ate the spine of Atlas Now the world is crushing me."

[@lucinehughes2360]

I understand how she feels & she understands how I feel.... it's good to know that we really aren't alone in this world, though we may feel like it at times. This music of hers has helped me through my tough & hard days...and life, in general... thank you, Otep, for making this song... you have no idea how much it has comforted me & made me feel not alone at all. Thank you.

[@jacoblanglois3559]

It really helps

[@scottashe984]

No. We are alone. We are connected to everyone. Which means we are connected to no one. Nobody can make you live. Only you can do that. And that doesn't last long enough. Not trying to be a downer. Just seen enough death and shattered dreams to have a scorecard. Life's a game that nobody wins.

[@rev2415]

I am impressed with her voice! My respects to this woman.

[@angelcraft7048]

"I'm in the mouth of madness, This tongue of poetry - I ate the spine of Atlas; Now the world is crushing me!" Otep is a beautiful poet; whether you like the music or not - her lyrics are very deep and you have to respect her at least lyrically.

[@nioskellington3370]

I agree

[@BaronessNicoletteKat]

She's an awesome poet. I bought her book of poetry "caught screaming" as soon as it was available...man, that was like a decade ago too I think

[@phillyblunt8473]

@@BaronessNicoletteKat I need that in my life....thank you.

[@rm9308]

I'm here for her vocal chords. I'd rather hear poetry about dandelions.

[@goatbut29]

"No miracle is coming, it's just a hole..." I hear ya babe.

[@hopelee9724]

Frr

[@judoz420]

What do you think she meant from that? I kind of had a thought....but doubt its right...

[@goatbut29]

@@judoz420 Don't look so hard for the obvious. It's right in front of you and the words answer your question by saying exactly what they mean (hate you)...

[@LogicallyKnot]

@@judoz420 In other words, won't be no sky daddy giving you a miracle when you cease living. It's just a hole. I don't agree with this line though. I've done enough psychedelics to know that there is more than this fucking bullshit right here. Although, I don't think the rising sun zombie god has anything to do with it.

[@ryanbishop3781]

Thank you for comforting me in my childhood years. I'm returning to this song now as I'm trying to process those years in therapy now as an adult, and this is the first time I've seen the music video for this song. It is very emotional.

[@TheSweetgurliee]

Couldnt have said it better

[@ProClean1111]

I raised my daughter's on Otep and they know there's nothing they can't do. Every song has been there for me during some of the hardest times of my life and I'm very grateful for her wirm

[@FriezaCold]

Wow, this woman can scream. I swear, OT3P, you are amazing!! Who agrees with me?

[@FriezaCold]

***** Um, I don't think the last part was necessary.

[@Doesitslap101]

***** oh all hail frieza !

[@blitherbox7467]

***** I think she's nuts but yeah they are amazing.

[@erindiane4605]

I so agree!! I just heard her for the 1st time watching True Blood and decided to check out some other songs...WOW :)

[@mookiegriggs]

+Erin Binkley that's funny cause that's EXACTLY how I started listening to Otep too. It was from their song Head of Medusa! I remember the scene perfectly on True Blood

[@tamararice]

All time favorite Otep song. So captivating. It's gives the feeling of a hallucination.

[@sceneshootergirl88]

otep you don’t know how much this helped me during my darkest times. ❤ your music saved my life

[@mtlsoul]

Beep boop

[@sceneshootergirl88]

@@mtlsoul boop beep

[@BiancaXBlack]

❤

[@atheistram]

Every time I watch one of Otep's video's I fantasize about what it would be like to actually talk to her and hear her thoughts on a variety of issues.

[@bloozism]

Most of her opinions are trash

[@MJSpiderman7116]

I just knew I’d find some triggered conservatives in the replies to this comment lmao

[@Grrrufftiy]

She's a menace to society, while drinking her juice in the hood. Met her at a bar, many many many moons ago. One of the best nights of my life, even tho she had me thrown out of the bar lol 10/10 reccomend

[@joepalladino9257]

Met her and her band at Ozzfest 2002 and got their autographs. OTEP is very intellectual, articulate, and down to Earth.

[@wermzer1312]

0:50 Everyone is asking questions, no place is safe, i'l forfeit resurrection to escape the pain" My mindset during chemotherapy.

[@ClairityRoseCalvillo]

mike b you can do this

[@littlelily4]

My god be strong you can do this

[@insert-name-here]

The only way I can describe the meaning of this song is when you are so depressed that you are on the verge of insanity because of how desperate and helpless you feel. Otep projects her anger and despair as if she was sharing someone else’s pain and it’s almost therapeutic, despite the song being absolutely terrifying when listening to for the first time.

[@xxxVampyressxxx]

I can't help but love this song. Otep is my go to music when I'm at a real low point.

[@phillyjoe6754]

Easy kids. This song is awesome. Who else has a song like this? Its simple but perfect. Doesn't everyone knows she's one of the best Heavy Metal female screamers of all time? And of course she's crazy. If she wasn't there wouldn't be any Otep. I prefer to be very grateful for Otep's existence. She's just plain awesome in everything she does. There's a lot of love for Otep here in Philadelphia.

[@littlelily4]

She's not crazy she has gone through some very dark shit (abuse or rape if I remember correctly) And what she describes can apply to depression or any kind of suffering

[@mtlsoul]

@@littlelily4 we all have our little crosses to bear.

[@kristenthoenebe2831]

Otep got me through a lot of bullshit a teenager shouldn't have had to go through when I first started listening to her....

[@motherwolff]

No matter how many times I watch this video,Im blown away.I happen to love my life,but remember times when I didnt.Otep portrays the rages felt by so many .powerful to say the least.

[@bobstump7440]

Ive never stopped listening to Otep from the begining to now. Just saw her on their last tour....just as much energy now as in the begining

[@Kloque1984]

I wanna see a metal orchestra with like 15 or 20 people singing/screaming in harmony.... Could you imagine that sound? I can't

[@libertyholly6857]

that would be beautiful :,-)

[@Kloque1984]

Yes ;)

[@JH-vu1ii]

+Liberty Holly u mean horrible haha. It would be way to distorted

[@Kloque1984]

Um, other orchestra's aren't distorted...

[@JH-vu1ii]

Kloque yeah & other ones are not metal... Are u high or something?

[@jeremymcguire8385]

Im above ground as all the true apostles are in Jesus name Amen

[@ashleylawton7141]

I wish I was half as cool as this badass woman. Keep rocking it!

[@RollTide8569]

you are half as cool as her since you listen to Otep! But yeah she's a bad ass!

[@Musicmanohio247]

I'm an old white dude, my friends call me a Metal Head. lol, I love this shit, I love how Otep does what she does, and I have from the start of her career till 2022.

[@LogicallyKnot]

I'm an old white metal head dude too. I remember when this came out. I was still a metal head, but I wasn't old. My how time flies? Her appearance and body language in this video made me fall in love with her. My kind of girl. Can't say I like the way she looks now though, she reminds me of Ziggy Stardust.

[@Musicmanohio247]

@@LogicallyKnot I like artists to be themselves no matter what. I love her early stuff best, but I do like a lot of her newer stuff as well. I'm pretty sure she is a part of the LBGTQ community, so I honestly just see Otep as an artist who is as badass as anyone out there. I'm no PC person by any means, but some shit just needs to be fine-tuned at times.

[@LogicallyKnot]

@@Musicmanohio247 Yeah, I don't mind her being herself, but I can also not like it. That's the problem with these PC people. They want you to respect their choices, but they only want you to agree with what they're doing. They have no respect for someone else's choices that doesn't align with their opinion. It's quite disgusting. I understand that Otep in particular is a rabid person of this type. It's all so hypocritical IMHO. When did she get like that? Because she wasn't that way 20 years ago and if she was, it wasn't known. I've read in these comments that she's went as far as to attack her conservative fans at shows. That's about as low as you can get.

[@Musicmanohio247]

@@LogicallyKnot I met in at the Oz Fest and we chat a good bit and it was quite clear to me. To each, their own is how I see it. I like her music, she is good live, and yes she says something once in a great while that I don't like but so does everyone. TBH I haven't seen her since Bush was in office.. but I did see her 3x. I know and care about a lot of people and I do respect them as long as they respect me.

[@LogicallyKnot]

@@Musicmanohio247 I agree. Live and let live. BOTH WAYS. My "political" views align with an anarcho capitalist, so I'm all about freedom and free market. But true freedom, not pretend freedom. I do not believe government is necessary for a civil society. They all make me sick. All of them.

[@eobo1]

this song in all honestly helped me resolve personal problems of my own. Otep Never stop!

[@DanYaleLewiss]

Thats WHAT happens when you can creatively express yourself and know yourself and if you're an artist damn you got it covered

[@wellarmedhippie]

This is the one that made me a fan but she has grown and so have I. Doesnt make this any less brutal and poetic. See her live ...she truely is "living fire"

[@asifmetal666]

This song blew me away when it released. What a time to be alive if u r a metal or NuMetal or alternative rock fan at that time

[@cheeseyocean]

she has one of the best voices I have ever heard

[@xeroooo1530]

Lyrics: I speak in verses Prophecies & curses ....I hate my life. No miracle is coming ....[hate you] It's just a hole Nothing's wrong with you Must maintain control Everyone's asking questions No place is safe I'll forfeit resurrection To escape the pain ... I hate my life. I HATE MY LIFE. I speak in verses Prophecies & curses This storm of thorns is growing ....[hate me] There's no end in sight Chaos claws my jaw & incites a mental riot I'm in the mouth of madness With a tongue of poetry I ate the spine of Atlas Now the world is crushing me .... I hate my life. I HATE MY LIFE. BURIED ALIVE BEHIND ENEMY LINES SURROGATE CHILD FOR THE SINS OF ALL MANKIND HATE!! BURIED ALIVE BEHIND ENEMY LINES [buried alive, buried alive] FOR THE SINS OF ALL MANKIND!

[@ArkaeaFCL3]

otep for life. art saves.

[@Dave-jl3us]

Art Saves - Serv Asat!

[@neocenobyte]

Pshhhh, art is dead, kid. I killed and buried it back on ‘92...

[@trashpanda9542]

Sevas tra

[@HawkOfLight1]

I actually seen this video on regular ass MTV and heard it play like a popular rock song on the radio when I was visiting Harker Hights Texas back in 2004. twas awesome.

[@chemicaess]

"buried alive behind enemy lines" ... I used to hear her screaming this in my head almost every day during my 4 years in prison. describes it perfectly. so glad thats over.

[@LogicallyKnot]

Fuck, I'm glad it's over for you too. Nothing worse than having your freedom taken by hardcore criminals with badges.

[@fatboysgarage7984]

That's the first Otep song I ever heard and since then I've been hooked.

[@Verjithus]

Well, this song helped me through my weak and hard days, just because I could let my emotions out while listening to her. I think It's very good - simple, yet beautiful made song. In my case It's that you're going down deeper and deeper and then somehow you climb up just to live as before. Or similar, stronger.

[@hopelee9724]

This song is so devastatingly beautiful from one poet to another an emotion masterpiece. Love u.

[@MexicanFlower77]

The first song I knew from otep. Still love it so much after 11 years

[@ninjascroll1017]

MexicanFlower77 this is a hell of a first otep song. Mine was smash the control machine

[@ShearsOfAtropos]

this music was so significant to me in high school. thank you Otep

[@kimberlyrager9613]

This is my fave song Love the lyrics the music Her vocals are fire

[@mykee426]

Been a fan since beginning. Blood Pigs hits home for me. Life fucking sucks and we need a way out...

[@badwolf2331]

This is probably the first song I heard from Otep, and it speaks to me

[@buzzyrd]

I hate my life. I HAAAAAAAATE MY LIIIIIIIFE!!

[@mojo6112]

No, don't sing that!

[@matthewperkins5584]

How in the name of baby jeebus and the orphans have I only found this in the last week! this is phenomenal! that primal screaming is out of this world, what a vocalist!

[@headoftaxreformandpercenta4908]

Easy to say when you've never dealt with depression. I had similar thoughts before I dealt with it the past 2 years. It has since been dealt with and life is much better. I feel, less.... judgmental.

[@heresjohnny4836]

in my personal opinion as far as vocals, dark atmosphere, video imagery, artistic value, and creativity i put otep up there with trent reznor of nine inch nails and i personally dont believe either band saw the success that their sheer talent should have awarded them.

[@zlohcseitak]

this song honestly gives me chills every single time I listen to it....so intense!

[@baudgaud]

14 years after this was posted, I was 44 years old. I had heard the song, and hated it, while always loving OTEP.

[@SrtaEnigmatica]

Melhor época do Otep!

[@Jeffrey.Seelman]

Superb. Thanks for coming back to Milwaukee last year.

[@jackblankenship90]

Why doesn't this have more views?

[@mysticfae21]

Loving her still 2018 and forever! Seeing her live was an all time life high! I lost my voice after her concert lol why?, cuz you have to scream it out with her with the riddles and melodies of words that bring out what you want to always say! Love ya OTEP!! #SEVASTRA

[@OhAnthony]

I was about 11 years old when I unintentionally heard this song. Not sure what happened. I had fallen asleep with possibly MTV Headbangers ball on the TV... That piercing demonic scream woke me up from a deep sleep and I didn't know what was happening. Except I was in a dark ass room hearing this sound. I lost my shit at that moment. 😅 Its funny how It works out -- I came back to them and became a fan. 🤘

[@Xenozoology]

perfect. I once remember falling asleep with my friend in his car when we were parked, dimmu borgir playing, some dark demonic scream woke us both up. ahah.

[@ambercline413]

Thank you otep for the release I need when I feel like I have no where else to turn to

[@podjarsontv2470]

The Queen of Scream

[@iplaywithrocksforfun]

Arch Enemy #1 though Otep #2

[@iplaywithrocksforfun]

#3 iwrestledabearonce

[@slayer666790]

I heard this band back in like 2005 , but I kinda had a lapse in musical judgement. Luckily, I found my way back. This chick has incredible range, for any singer. Of any kind of music. Simply amazing.

[@CorvusBruxo]

"I ate the spine of Atlas, now the world is crushing me" - wonderfully sick!

[@menotyou9161]

If only my existence could be so eloquently beautiful!! I am nothing.

[@miapedersen6686]

That scream ❤️❤️❤️

[@blackhart6168]

Это Nu-Metal core

[@chestbuster1987]

Probably haven't listened to this song in 10 + years, just randomly remembered some of the lyrics and had to look it up. Still very satisfying!

[@carolynmunson8873]

first song I heard by otep and I fell in love

[@michaeltracinski2360]

Carolyn Munson. Really,,me too,,blown away.!!!!🐸

[@madmadmax85ify]

Same. I'm so glad i got to see her live!!!!!

[@diamondkyle812]

I listen to this and I don't hear any lies. In her or her lyrics. this woman is amazing

[@shaneson1258]

I'll forfeit resurrection to escape this pain.....Relatable, yes???

[@EuphyPoppy]

Psychedelics and music from Otep keep me going I was subliminally convinced to enter the darkness of my own brain ... I failed Some things need to remain hidden😰

[@wingsofthephantomghost3105]

This Woman is more manly than all Metalcore singers combined.

[@69photos]

she's a lesbian as well so not a problem :D

[@supersoldier777]

How could you say that?.. she emulates strong female energy.

[@disneyforthewin]

So much.....emotion. it's hard to process......I sure hope life is good to you Ms. Shamaya

[@Wscate]

saw a funny interview with Dave Navaro on Howard Stern and they were talking about OTEP, she scares Howard and Dave said that they were friends and she is a really nice woman; the two of them hang out and check out chicks together, lol. He said she has better luck them him lol. When they go to a bar she picks up a chick and Dave leaves alone lol.

[@matthewjojola262]

I think it's safe to say... I love otep. She is badass N she's helped me thru hard times

[@bsbstwety]

I'm Iraqi and I luv you 😍

[@chrisk.1216]

One of the original power vocalist who’s smoking hot still jamming in 2020

[@michaeltracinski2360]

Otep first timer,,WOW.!!!!

[@jennifermccormack2771]

badass the emotion, wow thanks hope you feel better. Now wish I could deliver my emotions like this.

[@turtlecigaro4659]

this life is a great shit a big ilusion... we dont lose dieing

[@BatteredRose]

I listen to this every day before work.

[@FlyboyHelosim]

Holy shit. 😬

[@RustyNickels]

Otep: music from the soundtrack of your angry teenager phase.

[@rosietheriveter223]

Rusty Nickels lmfao true

[@bvbrabbit1988]

Yup!!!

[@littlelily4]

Angry adult life for me^^

[@wickeddemonoid]

I still listen

[@wisherofsnowdays]

Or if you're bipolar or any mental kind of mental with accompanying dysphoria, it's your life for the rest of your life.

[@darwinmitchell7549]

Otep is so awesomes and great glad eye got to see them live on stage in salt lake city utah.

[@nikkifuller4623]

Otep for President!!

[@Sarah85852]

Nikki Fuller hell yeahhhh

[@capitaoph]

This is a type of music that i don't want it to come to an end...

[@MsJoeyJody]

This shit is AWESOME!!!!

[@Xenozoology]

Fucking beautiful, I always thought she was such a gorgeous woman worthy of the highest admiration, in the way she moved, what she sang, liked, enjoyed, expressed, and how she acted her music and feelings.

[@ALESTER95]

It feels good to be metal in a plastic society metal heads for life \m/

[@mykee426]

Am I the only one that wishes she would go bad to the old days? Way more emotion behind the voice in the early days. Glad I got to see her live back in the beginning tho. Never forget.

[@bw6138]

The emotional chaos that Corey Taylor had on the first Slipknot album reminds me of this song.

[@traceywalters6755]

I miss your face Jake Mckerlie! Don't ever think you have been forgotten. Not for one minute. I'm happy for you if you have found your happiness. Forever loved. Tracey Buggs

[@alyssasamora]

I finally found a female artist as twisted and psycho as me. I just loveeeeee Otep!!!!

[@malaltherenegadegod]

I ♡ this most incredibly multi-talented woman.

[@ReprogrammedToHate]

I hate my life too.

[@bigguy8]

ReprogrammedToHate then change it or end it

[@DonMegaphone]

Shut up dumb child. If you can't say something positive, STFU. (And before you inevitably whine, telling someone to "end it" isn't positive.)

[@DramaticGoat]

ReprogrammedToHate I fucking see you everywhere, good taste my dude

[@cleremin]

@DonMegaphone: First off, you're a guy, right? Do you know what it's like to be female? This will be "the norm" for FEMALES if Trump's Presidency takes us to an ALL NEW LOW that can never be ascended from! I realise this was written in 2004, but Women are feeling it NOW! So why don't YOU, shut up, dummy, since you obviously lack empathy, especially in the PRESENT! Let US vent without the "dumb" label! You didn't say anything positive either!!!! Hypocrite!

[@codyopj]

Mars Snyder you realize DonMegaphone wasn't replying to the top level comment right? They were replying to the person who said "then change it or end it."

[@jessismithboyle3520]

wow! i dont always hate my life... but when I do, this song will be played!

[@michelinosports9363]

she reminds a lil bit on a female version of corey taylor

[@Grrrufftiy]

How dare you sir 🤫

[@TheBlueEmu98]

Also Johnston Davis

[@arias.7733]

Samee!

[@BaldotheDon]

I'm adamant that, should we check the records, Otep was around a good while before Corey, so I'd posit that Corey Taylor is a male version of Otep.

[@phillyblunt8473]

@@BaldotheDon plus she would kick Corey's ass! Lol

[@Zephr238]

first time i heard this song i was 12 and fell in love with her and metal now im a big metal head thank you otep and Otep Shamaya

[@ImOteps1Fan]

I love this song!

[@nevadacampbell4859]

She has to be one of the best female screamers and has a very wide vocal range!!

[@OFFBEATWONDER]

I love you Otep Shamaya!

[@summerbalmora8969]

when my state of mind has been this for over 22 years. love your children

[@darrenswindell9187]

Love this track!!

[@bryandwyer7339]

Her screaming voice is captivating, I want to hear it again and again