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.
Angel
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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With my twenty-two it's hot with little pops
Started bustin' off shots aimin' all at the sky
I emptied out the gun bustin' all at the sky
Then I went and stole the bow and arrow from my dad
To the arrow tips I tied gasoline soaked rags
Climbed up with the Zippo, lit 'em off in the sky
A trail of black smoke leading off in the sky
They had 'em under the glass, I made the purchase
Climbed up and I whizzed 'em off in the sky
Even stood up on the chimney, whizzed 'em off in the sky
Then I found a double barrel with shells at Wal-Mart
I threw it in next to the Faygo in my shopping cart
I got home, climbed up and blew it off in the sky
3:20 in the morning, bustin' off at the sky
I got a blow gun too, a real one at that
I dip the tips in poison, lay up on my back
And now they're piercing through the air straight up into the sky
It's like the only thing you hear is into the sky
I bought a harpoon off the Internet and went up
And tried to shoot it but the fuckin' rip off, it got stuck
I said "fuck it" and I threw the spear up into the sky
As fuckin' hard as I could, I threw it into the sky
I'm sprayin' mace up there, I throw M-80s up there
I'm shootin' everything I got, I sit and wait in my chair
Because I hate the sky above, whether moon or sun
Whether rain or snow, since the pain begun
I'm tryin' to aim for the Heavens up into the sky
Tell me why the love of my life had to die?
How's she gonna leave me and not even say bye?
I know that she's an angel and they're lettin' her fly
Every plan I thought we made together was a lie
She could of hung on, I bet she didn't even try
She left me dry, and that no one can deny
And when she fall from the sky, I'm askin' her why
[Chorus: x8]
Angels are falling!
Angels are falling!
Falling angels!
(Come crashing down to the floor
Won't stop 'til I get the one that I'm looking for)
The lyrics to Insane Clown Posse’s song “Angel’s Falling” tell a story of someone who feels betrayed by the person they loved and lost, who they believe has become an angel in the sky. The singer is so consumed by their rage, pain, and loneliness that they’ve turned to making suicidal attempts to harm the sky, which they believe holds the one they’ve lost. They climb up on their roof and shoot off their gun, light their arrows on fire, and throw Chinese throwing stars, a double barrel shotgun, a harpoon, and even a poisoned blowgun into the sky. The chorus repeats the idea of angels falling and crashing to the floor, and that the singer won’t stop until they get the one they’re looking for, insinuating they want the angel they’ve lost to come back to them in a dramatic way.
The lyrics are a sad reminder of how people can become lost in their own emotions and seek out dangerous ways to cope. The singer in this song is struggling with intense grief and anger, and has become fixated on the idea of their lost love being up in the sky with the angels. The use of violent means to harm the sky and the repetition of the chorus show just how deep the pain and desperation go for the singer. The song is a powerful portrayal of the destructive nature of unresolved grief and the longing for lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
I climbed up the tree in the back and got on my rooftop
I climbed up to my rooftop to escape my problems
With my twenty-two it's hot with little pops
I started shooting my gun at the sky with small rounds
Started bustin' off shots aimin' all at the sky
I shot at the sky in anger
I emptied out the gun bustin' all at the sky
I used up all the bullets in my gun while shooting at the sky
Then I went and stole the bow and arrow from my dad
I took my father's bow and arrow without permission
To the arrow tips I tied gasoline soaked rags
I tied gasoline soaked rags to the tips of the arrows
Climbed up with the Zippo, lit 'em off in the sky
I lit the arrows on fire and shot them at the sky
A trail of black smoke leading off in the sky
The arrows produced a trail of black smoke in the sky
I bought some Chinese stars from the Kung-Fu surplus
I bought Chinese stars from a martial arts store
They had 'em under the glass, I made the purchase
I bought the Chinese stars that were on display
Climbed up and I whizzed 'em off in the sky
I threw the Chinese stars in the sky
Even stood up on the chimney, whizzed 'em off in the sky
I threw the Chinese stars on top of the chimney
Then I found a double barrel with shells at Wal-Mart
I bought a double barrel shotgun with shells from Wal-Mart
I threw it in next to the Faygo in my shopping cart
I added the shotgun to my shopping cart next to Faygo (a type of soda)
I got home, climbed up and blew it off in the sky
I shot the double barrel shotgun at the sky from my rooftop
3:20 in the morning, bustin' off at the sky
I shot at the sky at 3:20am in the morning
I got a blow gun too, a real one at that
I also acquired a real blowgun
I dip the tips in poison, lay up on my back
I dipped the blowgun darts in poison and lay on my back
And now they're piercing through the air straight up into the sky
I shot the poison-tipped darts at the sky
It's like the only thing you hear is into the sky
The sounds of my attacks were only directed at the sky
I'm sprayin' mace up there, I throw M-80s up there
I sprayed mace and threw powerful fireworks called M-80s at the sky
I'm shootin' everything I got, I sit and wait in my chair
I fired every weapon I had and waited in my chair
Because I hate the sky above, whether moon or sun
I hated the sky whether it was night or day
Whether rain or snow, since the pain begun
I've hated the sky since my pain started
I'm tryin' to aim for the Heavens up into the sky
I'm trying to shoot at the Heavens, located in the sky
Tell me why the love of my life had to die?
I'm questioning why my beloved had to die
How's she gonna leave me and not even say bye?
I'm angry that my beloved didn't even say goodbye before she died
I know that she's an angel and they're lettin' her fly
I believe my beloved has become an angel and is in the sky
Every plan I thought we made together was a lie
I realized that every plan I made with my beloved was in vain
She could of hung on, I bet she didn't even try
I think my beloved didn't even try to stay alive
She left me dry, and that no one can deny
My beloved left me alone and there's no denying it
And when she falls from the sky, I'm askin' her why
When my beloved falls from the sky, I will ask her why she left me
Angels are falling!
My belief that my beloved has become an angel and is falling from the sky
Falling angels!
I am still angry at the sky and the angels
Come crashing down to the floor
I want the falling angels to crash onto the ground
Won't stop 'til I get the one that I'm looking for
I won't stop until I find my beloved
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