Some may remember Boondox more as the artist Turn Coat Dirty from the first round of the Underground Psychos Contest or even earlier as part of S.H.I (Southern Hustlas Inc.) with Smokey and Produk.
The Newton County native is easily identified by his distinct look - a flannel shirt, straw hat and sinister face paint. In addition to this, Boondox also sports the Hatchetman pendant typical of all artists on the Psychopathic Records label.
According to his official biography, Boondox "tears it up over everything from Southern sounding banjo and harmonica loops to (Mike E.) Clark's patented sick-ass drum beats and fat bass drops." Boondox's debut album, "The Harvest", was released on July 11, 2006 through Psychopathic Records and features the Axe Murder Boyz, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, the Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid as guests.
With hypeman Jake Polzin aka Cousin Cleetus by his side and a live drummer behind him, Boondox made his concert debut at the 2006 Gathering of the Juggalos, which consisted of 4 songs, "Out Here", "Diggin' Myself Out", "Seven", and "They Pray With Snakes".
He is currently accompanying Blaze Ya Dead Homie and the Axe Murder Boyz on "The Tombstone Terror Tour" which is Boondox's first ever tour on Psychopathic Records.
Love / Hate
Boondox Lyrics
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Movin' to that shit I'm sayin', bouncin' to that bass that's poundin'
Y'all know my lyrics, spit that shit just like you fuckin' wrote it,
Never can deny a Juggalo's the one that's most devoted,
I see y'all on the streets and reppin' for they common scrub,
Hatchetman on windows tinted, reppin' for that family love,
Up in the mall with my kids, and y'all don't know it's Dox,
Still you see the chain, the tat, a shirt, and stop to show the props,
Parking lot of hatchet rides, I see that line of Juggalos,
It's world renown, the Faygo flyin', screams of family,
I love y'all muthafuckas y'all the ones that set my soul free.
[Chorus (x2):]
You can't hate us 'cause,
We don't give a fuck,
Bump that wicked sound,
Rock a fuckin' hatchet and we represent the underground.
I see some shit don't change, haters voicing every minute,
They see the paint, the clothes, the 'Los and they don't fuckin' get it,
I see the news, and read reviews, and start the loadin' blocks,
Bitches talkin' shit, they got me loadin' quarters into socks,
I know the way it is, and knowin' that I fuckin' feel ya',
Wanna murder masses, kill they asses fuckin' with familia,
But they won't break us, "fuck The World', just like the clowns said
Rep' the hatchet, Psychopathic, 'til my body's found dead,
We got the shows, the music, shit that they can't take away,
We run the underground, so fuck' 'em what they got to say?
Just throw yo' middles up, and let the hoes know where they stand,
This shit ain't 'bout no money, bitch, this shit is more than just a brand.
[Chrous 2x]
The ones that know it, feel it, keep it and they won't forget it,
This thing ain't dyin', it ain't fadin' 'cause they just won't let it,
Y'all take the punches, hear the haters, I know what you're feelin',
I was there not long ago, I know that shit and what you're dealin',
But fuck we Juggalos, so they can all just go to hell,
We got the pride, the love, the scrubs, so fuck' em go to hell,
Just keep them hatchets swingin', screamin', always keep it wicked,
Keep one in the chamber for them fuckin' hatin' sons of bitches.
You can't hate us 'cause,
We don't give a fuck,
Bump that wicked sound,
Rock a fuckin' hatchet and we represent the underground!
Rock a fuckin' hatchet and we represent the underground!
Boondox's song 'Love/Hate' is a powerful anthem dedicated to the Juggalo family. From the very beginning of the song, Boondox expresses his love for his fans, the painted faces surrounding him, and their devotion to his music. He acknowledges that Juggalos are the most devoted fans who sing his lyrics like they wrote them themselves. Boondox sees his fans on the streets repping for their common scrub, always sporting the Hatchetman logo, representing for the family love. In the chorus, he asserts that no matter what they say, his music ain't dying, and they will always remain on top, running and representing the underground.
Boondox's music and the Juggalo family have always been ridiculed, and the song 'Love/Hate' addresses the hateful voices who do not understand who they are and what they stand for. Boondox can relate and understand the Juggalos' anger and frustration with the haters. He acknowledges that some people do not get them and even go to the extent of hating them for who they are. Yet, Boondox and his fans will "keep them hatchets swingin', screamin', always keep it wicked" even if they hate them because they represent and love the underground.
The song's lyrics bring forth Boondox's real-life experiences with the Juggalo family as he portrays them as his family. He explains his shows, the music, the love, the pride, and the unity of the Juggalos that are more than just a brand, it's a way of living. The song is a testament to Boondox's passion and respect for the Juggalo family, the symbol of the 'Hatchetman' representing a family bound by music, love, and loyalty.
Line by Line Meaning
Lookin' out across the crowd, see painted faces all around me,
Seeing the devoted fans with painted faces brings fulfillment.
Movin' to that shit I'm sayin', bouncin' to that bass that's poundin'
The music brings joy and entertainment to the fans.
Y'all know my lyrics, spit that shit just like you fuckin' wrote it,
The fans are familiar and passionate about every word.
Never can deny a Juggalo's the one that's most devoted,
The fans' loyalty is unmatched.
I see y'all on the streets and reppin' for they common scrub,
Seeing fans proudly represent the group on the streets is empowering.
Hatchetman on windows tinted, reppin' for that family love,
The Hatchetman sticker on fans' cars is a symbol of belonging to a family.
Up in the mall with my kids, and y'all don't know it's Dox,
Even in public, the fans identify with the artist's message.
Still you see the chain, the tat, a shirt, and stop to show the props,
Fans show appreciation for other fans demonstrating their love.
Walkin' to the Conoco, grab some shit befo' the show,
The artist sees fans and interacts with them even outside of shows.
Parking lot of hatchet rides, I see that line of Juggalos,
The camaraderie among fans is obvious when waiting for the show.
It's world renown, the Faygo flyin', screams of family,
The tradition of throwing Faygo is a symbol of unity and excitement.
I love y'all muthafuckas y'all the ones that set my soul free.
The artist feels liberated and thankful for the impact that the fans have on him.
You can't hate us 'cause,
The artist and fans are proud and unfazed by critics.
We don't give a fuck,
The group is not concerned with conforming to societal norms.
Bump that wicked sound,
The music is unique and appealing.
Rock a fuckin' hatchet and we represent the underground.
Displaying the Hatchetman is a way of representing the underground music scene.
I see some shit don't change, haters voicing every minute,
Criticism towards the group constantly resurfaces.
They see the paint, the clothes, the 'Los and they don't fuckin' get it,
Critics fail to understand the meaning behind the Hatchetman symbol and the group's aesthetic.
Bitches talkin' shit, they got me loadin' quarters into socks,
Criticism can be frustrating and infuriating.
Wanna murder masses, kill they asses fuckin' with familia,
Criticism can incite violent impulses.
But they won't break us, "fuck The World', just like the clowns said
Criticism is not enough to break the artist or the fans.
Rep' the hatchet, Psychopathic, 'til my body's found dead,
The Hatchetman symbol and the group's message are an essential part of the artist's identity.
We got the shows, the music, shit that they can't take away,
The group's impact and legacy cannot be erased by critics.
We run the underground, so fuck' 'em what they got to say?
The underground music scene is dominated by the group's unique sound and message.
Just throw yo' middles up, and let the hoes know where they stand,
Fans use the Hatchetman symbol to assert their identity and intimidate critics.
This shit ain't 'bout no money, bitch, this shit is more than just a brand.
The group's message and values are more important than commercial success.
The ones that know it, feel it, keep it and they won't forget it,
Fans who understand the message and identify with the group will always remember it.
This thing ain't dyin', it ain't fadin' 'cause they just won't let it,
The group's legacy and message will never fade.
Y'all take the punches, hear the haters, I know what you're feelin',
Fans have to endure constant criticism and hate.
I was there not long ago, I know that shit and what you're dealin',
The artist has gone through similar experiences and understands the fans' struggles.
But fuck we Juggalos, so they can all just go to hell,
Fans take pride in being Juggalos and are unaffected by critics.
We got the pride, the love, the scrubs, so fuck' em go to hell,
The group's values and identity are more important than the opinions of outsiders.
Just keep them hatchets swingin', screamin', always keep it wicked,
Fans use the Hatchetman symbol to intimidate and unite against critics.
Keep one in the chamber for them fuckin' hatin' sons of bitches.
Fans are willing to defend their identity and message against critics with violence if necessary.
Rock a fuckin' hatchet and we represent the underground!
The Hatchetman symbol is a representation of the group's identity and legacy in the underground music scene.
Contributed by Austin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.