Founded in Detroit in 1989, Insane Clown Posse performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore and is known for its elaborate live performances. Originally known as JJ Boyz and Inner City Posse, the group introduced supernatural- and horror-themed lyrics as a means of distinguishing itself stylistically. The duo founded the independent record label Psychopathic Records with Alex Abbiss as manager, and produced and starred in the feature films Big Money Hustlas and Big Money Rustlas. They formed their own professional wrestling promotion, Juggalo Championship Wrestling, and later collaborated with many hip hop and rock musicians.
The songs of Insane Clown Posse center thematically on the mythology of the Dark Carnival, a metaphoric limbo in which the lives of the dead are judged by one of several entities. The Dark Carnival is elaborated through a series of stories called Joker's Cards, each of which offers a specific lesson designed to change the "evil ways" of listeners before "the end consumes us all". The original lineup of Insane Clown Posse was John Utsler (John Kickjazz), Joe Bruce (Violent J) and Joey Utsler (Shaggy 2 Dope). John Utsler left before Carnival of Carnage was released in 1992.
Insane Clown Posse's performance style is often described as horrorcore hip hop, which "utilize shocking (and blatantly over-the-top) narratives to give an over-exaggerated, almost cartoon-like version of urban deprivation in Detroit", according to author Sara Cohen. Bruce and Utsler describe many of their lyrics as being tongue-in-cheek. The group's early work features a raw, minimalistic sound, which later evolved into a more rock-oriented style. The group's lyrics serve as morality tales, with songs focusing on subjects such as cannibalism, murder and necrophilia. Insane Clown Posse's debut album, Carnival of Carnage, features a politically-oriented focus, criticizing elitism and prejudice against those who live in the ghetto, while the album's liner notes criticize the Gulf War. The group's lyrics have opposed racism, bigotry, domestic violence, and child abuse.
Insane Clown Posse has covered songs by Geto Boys, Sly Fox, and Above the Law. Bruce and Utsler refer to Ice Cube, Awesome Dre, Geto Boys, and Esham as influences on their own music, while Bruce has expressed admiration for Gong, Pearl Jam, and Michael Jackson. Mike E. Clark's production for the group incorporates elements such as "carnival organ riffs, power chords and shotgun blasts...banjolike plucking and Van Halen-esque guitar squeals", while Bruce and Utsler sometimes alternate between rapping and screaming. Bruce has credited pop music as an influence on some of the group's material, even terming the music "Wicked Pop". Bruce has also stated "We do our own genre of music". In his review of The Tempest, Allmusic's David Jeffries writes that Bruce and Utsler "[rap] in a carnival barker fashion that fits with their circus motif, their Insane Clown disguises, and Mike E. Clark's big top-inspired production." Insane Clown Posse has influenced similar acts, such as Axe Murder Boyz, Blaze Ya Dead Homie and Boondox.
Always Fucking With Us
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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Shaggs 2 dope!
why you always fuckin wit us?
Why you always fuckin wit us?
Why you always fuckin wit us?
Why you always fuckin wit us?
(shaggy 2 dope)
Don't blink ya eyes even for a second
You might miss out on the freaks that only come out at night
And don't you doubt
When your up past ya bedtime and hear that creek in yo closet
That it might be us by the moon we hunt, bitch you betta watch it
We dwell in the underground but are seen on the surface
Can't phathom what we do your only option is to fear us
When you're feet start to rumble go ahead and take a look down
Then you'll know we shot so hard to the depths we make the dirt glow
why you always fuckin wit us?
You fuck wit us we'll fuck you up!
Why you always fuckin wit us?
They try to see us but they can't!
Why you always fuckin wit us?
You fuck wit us we'll fuck you up!
Why you always fuckin wit us?
They try to see us but they can't!
(monoxide child)
Let me put one threw your fitted cap
And hopefully that'll take care of everything from your silly beats to shitty raps
Gimme a crack at ya lime light, one time right
And you'll see that I'm a diamond that just started to shine bright
Intimidatin ain't that old to us, the pain and anguish
From our teachers to our parents thet all said I wouldn't make it
And ya hate is just another way to show how much we made it
A to z we fuckin school it and it's there, it's how you grade it
why you always fuckin wit us?
You fuck wit us we'll fuck you up!
Why you always fuckin wit us?
They try to see us but they can't!
Why you always fuckin wit us?
You fuck wit us we'll fuck you up!
Why you always fuckin wit us?
They try to see us but they can't!
(jamie madrox)
Twiztid and shaggy 2 dope, commin straight for your throat
Like iron mike shark applyin the choke hold in the vocal booth
We appear outta thin air
Like phatoms in cemeteries and wollow wit out a care
We the wrong ones, you don't want none at all
Speakin sour on the hatchet bring the drama to your jaw
Speakin foul on the people that's p s why
Southwest and eastside combined now who ride, on them bitch ass
(monoxide child)
Gang related, hated by most, fuck how you feel, pick another host
Fuck, while I'm here let me see all the folks
Who really feel like I'm an underground joke
Nobody wanna really be silly but silly got somethin on his mind
On the dime I can throw it in rewind
Drop a dime and them pop the trunk
No grill wit chips in the front
Not drank wit ice in the cup
No way I'm gunna be wit a slut wit a gut from drinkin too much nut
Don't act like you don't know, 'cause I just filled you in
It's the last time I'ma say it so fuck it let them killas in
(shaggy 2 dope)
We elusive, and that's the only way we do shit
One minute we here next minute we gone, then we on some new shit
Get ya blessins countin, you don't know me like you thought you did
I'll make yo neck a fountine think nothin of it like I thought I should
(jamie madrox)
Why they fuckin wit us when they wanted to be us
Hangin on the style and swingin on these fuckin nuts
It's a family business and I'm a representative
With an axe and a suit and a will to be competative
why you always fuckin wit us?
You fuck wit us we'll fuck you up!
Why you always fuckin wit us?
They try to see us but they can't!
Why you always fuckin wit us?
You fuck wit us we'll fuck you up!
Why you always fuckin wit us?
They try to see us but they can't!
The song "Always Fucking With Us" by Insane Clown Posse is a rap-metal track that features Twiztid, Shaggy 2 Dope, and Jamie Madrox. The song talks about how people always try to bring them down and how they rise up against it. The hook "why you always fucking with us?" is repeated throughout the song is a way of questioning their haters and doubters.
The first verse by Shaggy 2 Dope talks about how they live in the underground and are only seen on the surface. They thrive in places where others fear to tread. They also talk about how they have worked hard to shine but are often misunderstood by others. The second verse by Monoxide Child speaks about how they have overcome obstacles and how people's hate only shows how much they have made it. The third verse by Jamie Madrox talks about how they are elusive and how people try to be like them. It shows how they are representatives of a family business who compete with willpower and strength.
Overall, the song is a statement to their haters, doubters, and adversaries that they will not be brought down, and will only rise up stronger. The lyrics are easy to follow and the repetition of the hook only adds to its powerful message.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't blink ya eyes even for a second
Be wary because you might miss the unique and bizarre behaviors that we exhibit when the sun sets down.
You might miss out on the freaks that only come out at night
We are the odd and strange things that only reveal themselves in the darkness of the night.
And don't you doubt
Beware and do not question what you perceive, as it may very well be us.
When your up past ya bedtime and hear that creek in yo closet
When you are awake beyond your curfew and hear a noise originating from the closet, it could very well be us.
That it might be us by the moon we hunt, bitch you betta watch it
The moon is our hunting ground, and if you hear us, you better be cautious.
We dwell in the underground but are seen on the surface
We belong to the underground and alternative culture but are still noticeable on the surface.
Can't phathom what we do your only option is to fear us
Our actions cannot be comprehended, so your only recourse is to fear us.
When you're feet start to rumble go ahead and take a look down
When you feel a vibration at your feet, it is probably us, and you should look down.
Then you'll know we shot so hard to the depths we make the dirt glow
Our presence runs so deep that the earth under our feet glows.
Let me put one threw your fitted cap
Allow me to shoot you in the head with a projectile that conforms to your headgear.
And hopefully that'll take care of everything from your silly beats to shitty raps
Such a projectile will hopefully solve all of your problems, ranging from subpar music production to inadequate lirics.
Gimme a crack at ya lime light, one time right
Give me a chance to shine in the spotlight once.
And you'll see that I'm a diamond that just started to shine bright
When given such a chance, I will prove that I am very precious and will outshine others.
Intimidatin ain't that old to us, the pain and anguish
Being intimidated is not something new for us, and we have experienced pain and suffering.
From our teachers to our parents thet all said I wouldn't make it
Our detractors ranged from our past educators to our own parents, who all believed we would never succeed.
And ya hate is just another way to show how much we made it
The fact that you hate us is just an indication of how successful we have become.
A to z we fuckin school it and it's there, it's how you grade it
We know everything, from A to Z, and it's up to you to evaluate our knowledge.
Twiztid and shaggy 2 dope, commin straight for your throat
We are Twiztid and Shaggy 2 Dope, and we are heading straight for your jugular.
Like iron mike shark applyin the choke hold in the vocal booth
In the vocal booth, we apply pressure like Iron Mike Tyson would while applying a chokehold.
We appear outta thin air
We seem to materialize out of nowhere.
Like phatoms in cemeteries and wollow wit out a care
Like ghosts in graveyards, we choose to wallow around without a care.
We the wrong ones, you don't want none at all
We are the ones you don't want to mess with in any way at all.
Speakin sour on the hatchet bring the drama to your jaw
Speaking negatively about our musical group will only bring unwanted drama to your doorstep.
Speakin foul on the people that's p s why
Speaking ill of our people is unacceptable, and that is why you will face dire consequences.
Southwest and eastside combined now who ride, on them bitch ass
The Southwest and Eastside have united, and we will ride on the people trying to mess with us.
Gang related, hated by most, fuck how you feel, pick another host
Our gang is hated by many, but we don't care about your feelings, so find another place to be.
Fuck, while I'm here let me see all the folks
While still present, let me have a glimpse of everyone.
Who really feel like I'm an underground joke
Who feels that they are jokingly underground?
Nobody wanna really be silly but silly got somethin on his mind
No one wants to be foolish, but it's just a front, and we have other ideas.
On the dime I can throw it in rewind
In an instant, I can reverse the situation.
Drop a dime and them pop the trunk
When I make a call, I have someone ready to unveil the trunk of their car.
No grill wit chips in the front
The front of the car has no grille with chips.
Not drank wit ice in the cup
The drink does not have ice in the cup.
No way I'm gunna be wit a slut wit a gut from drinkin too much nut
I refuse to be with someone who is promiscuous and has a beer belly from drinking too much semen.
Don't act like you don't know, 'cause I just filled you in
Don't pretend you don't have an inkling of the truth because I've just informed you.
It's the last time I'ma say it so fuck it let them killas in
I'm telling you this one last time, so let the killer in.
We elusive, and that's the only way we do shit
Our goal is to act in a secretive and evasive manner.
One minute we here next minute we gone, then we on some new shit
We might be present one moment and then absent the next, only to return with something new.
Get ya blessins countin, you don't know me like you thought you did
You should count your blessings because you don't really know me like you think you do.
I'll make yo neck a fountine think nothin of it like I thought I should
I have the power to turn your neck into a fountain, and I'm doing it because I can.
Why they fuckin wit us when they wanted to be us
People try to provoke or harass us, even though they aspire to be like us.
Hangin on the style and swingin on these fuckin nuts
They are clinging to our style and acclaiming our achievements.
It's a family business and I'm a representative
Our group is akin to a family business, and I'm the spokesperson.
With an axe and a suit and a will to be competative
I'm prepared to be competitive with an axe and wearing formal attire.
You fuck wit us we'll fuck you up!
If you provoke or mess with us, we'll get back at you with equal force.
They try to see us but they can't!
Others try to understand or see our group, but it's impossible for them to truly comprehend.
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