BURNING UP
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics


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[Shaggy 2 Dope]
All walks of life up in here tonight baby!

[Verse - Violent J]
This bitch Rashell fucked on her boyfriend in her boyfriend's bed
And Crazy Carlos smacked his baby mama off in the head
And Jonathan beat his son like his daddy beat him
But swore he'd never do nobody like his daddy did him
And then Sandra used her pussyhole to get to the top
And Baby D, he shot somebody, it went bad from the drop
And then Diane worked at a hospital, took care of old souls
She was abusive, her afterlife sees no gold roads
And Mr. Richards was a richie fella, born with every penny
Everyone around him hungry but he never gave 'em any
And then Steven was a businessman, an educated citizen at the top
Pornography of children in his laptop
Take your spot and hang on 'cause it's crowded in hell
You in the belly of the beast now, it was Heaven in jail
And don't try to make no friends 'cause don't nobody got no tongues
If the Witch look your way, somehow it crushes your lungs..

[Verse - Violent J]
Playa Playa was a boss man, callin' out shots
'Til he caught one, then everything stops, the floor drops
As he's screamin' and fallin', we see how pointless was the ballin'
When eternity is callin', agony will be appallin'
Don't cry for the dead 'cause they cry for you
Because we laugh about an aftermath but they know how true
And listen, ain't no-fuckin'-body gettin' it worse than you and me
And ain't nobody gettin' it worse than you and me and we will see
A pterodactyl swoop through the caverns of Hell
And carry 2 unfortunates off to the Ogre's cell
It ain't no guards playin' cards, ain't no uniforms needed
You the only one around butt-naked, bloody and bleedin'
With 7 demons in your ear got you believin' your heathen
Talk you into pulling out your own intestines to get even
You were born with the shine but you lost it down the line
You fucked life up and you can't rewind..

[Hook - Shaggy 2 Dope]
Fuck what you're tellin' me!
We burning up!
The witch keeps sellin' me!
We burning up!
Sins, we earn em' up!
They keep turning up!
And we turn corrupt!
'Til we burning lovely!

[Verse - Violent J]
Judge Shaw was a judge, snake holes are his eyes
There go anohter judge, another judge, somebody despise
And there go so many judges, the judges in Hell
So many fuckin' judges in Hell, they bludgeon 'em well
Fat Pat like his daddy was a bigot pullin' duty
He can tell it to them gargoyles fuckin' on his booty
And Shawna liked money but mistook it for love
Now when the Witch's wings spread, she give him head and look above
Black Sundays, Armageddon, maggots and rape
Hell's Pit got some fire for you faggots with hate
Eddie Burrow hit his wife and put a tooth in his knuckle
Later on he lost his life in a scuffle, now he in trouble
You was a rebel, you nobody no mo'
To the Devil on the double you go
Ain't no level to the trouble you know
And eternity goes..and eternity goes..

[Hook - Shaggy 2 Dope] - x2
Fuck what you're tellin' me!
We burning up!
The witch keeps sellin' me!
We burning up!
Sins, we earn em' up!
They keep turning up!




And we turn corrupt!
'Til we burning lovely!

Overall Meaning

"Burning Up" by Insane Clown Posse talks about the different sins people have committed in their lives and how they're paying for it in hell. Each verse highlights a different character, like Rashell who cheated on her boyfriend, Crazy Carlos who hit his baby mama, and Jonathan who repeated the cycle of abuse he experienced. The song also touches on very dark themes like child pornography, with Steven being a businessman and keeping such things on his laptop. The hook is a repetition of, "Fuck what you're telling me / We burning up / The witch keeps selling me / We burning up / Sins, we earn em up / They keep turning up / And we turn corrupt / Till we burning lovely!"


Line by Line Meaning

All walks of life up in here tonight baby!
Tonight, we have people of all different backgrounds and lifestyles present.


This bitch Rashell fucked on her boyfriend in her boyfriend's bed
Rashell slept with another man in her boyfriend's bed, which is a disrespectful and hurtful act.


And Crazy Carlos smacked his baby mama off in the head
Carlos physically hit the mother of his child, which is abusive and unacceptable.


And Jonathan beat his son like his daddy beat him
Jonathan abused his own son, repeating the cycle of violence that he experienced from his own father.


But swore he'd never do nobody like his daddy did him
Jonathan recognized how harmful his father's actions were, but unfortunately still ended up repeating them himself.


And then Sandra used her pussyhole to get to the top
Sandra used her sexuality as a means of advancement and power, which objectifies and degrades herself and others.


And Baby D, he shot somebody, it went bad from the drop
Baby D committed a violent crime, which quickly escalated and ended poorly for everyone involved.


And then Diane worked at a hospital, took care of old souls
Diane's job involved caring for elderly people in a hospital setting.


She was abusive, her afterlife sees no gold roads
Despite her profession of helping others, Diane was abusive to her patients, and will not be rewarded in the afterlife.


And Mr. Richards was a richie fella, born with every penny
Mr. Richards was extremely wealthy from birth, and never had to worry about money.


Everyone around him hungry but he never gave 'em any
Despite being surrounded by people in need, Mr. Richards refused to share his resources or help others.


And then Steven was a businessman, an educated citizen at the top
Steven was highly successful and educated in the business world.


Pornography of children in his laptop
Steven had illegal and immoral pornography on his computer involving underage children.


Take your spot and hang on 'cause it's crowded in hell
There are many people in Hell, and it is uncomfortable and crowded.


You in the belly of the beast now, it was Heaven in jail
Being in Hell is worse than being in jail, which sounds like Heaven in comparison.


And don't try to make no friends 'cause don't nobody got no tongues
It is impossible to make friends in Hell, as nobody can communicate with each other.


If the Witch look your way, somehow it crushes your lungs..
Encountering the Witch is a terrifying and painful experience that can be physically crushing.


Playa Playa was a boss man, callin' out shots
Playa Playa was a powerful, authoritative figure who made decisions and gave orders.


'Til he caught one, then everything stops, the floor drops
Playa Playa's downfall was sudden and dramatic, and had major consequences for his life and those around him.


As he's screamin' and fallin', we see how pointless was the ballin'
Playa Playa's reaction to his downfall shows how empty and meaningless his previous power and success really were.


When eternity is callin', agony will be appallin'
The eternal punishment of Hell is agonizing and overwhelming.


Don't cry for the dead 'cause they cry for you
Those who have died are not to be pitied, as they actually pity those who are still alive and will soon join them in Hell.


Because we laugh about an aftermath but they know how true
People may joke or be flippant about death and Hell, but those who have experienced it know the painful and horrifying truth.


And listen, ain't no-fuckin'-body gettin' it worse than you and me
The suffering in Hell is so intense that nobody can experience worse pain than those already there.


And ain't nobody gettin' it worse than you and me and we will see
The true extent of the horrors of Hell will become clear to everyone already there, including the singer and listeners.


A pterodactyl swoop through the caverns of Hell
Even prehistoric creatures like pterodactyls exist in Hell, adding to the surreal and terrifying environment.


And carry 2 unfortunates off to the Ogre's cell
Two people are taken away to be tortured by an ogre, which is a common occurrence in Hell.


It ain't no guards playin' cards, ain't no uniforms needed
There are no rules or authority figures in Hell to keep people in line or prevent harm from occurring.


You the only one around butt-naked, bloody and bleedin'
Individuals are entirely alone and vulnerable in their suffering in Hell.


With 7 demons in your ear got you believin' your heathen
The constant influence of demons can make people feel like they deserve punishment in Hell and are unworthy of salvation.


Talk you into pulling out your own intestines to get even
Demons can manipulate people into self-harm and mutilation, furthering their torment.


You were born with the shine but you lost it down the line
People have the potential for great goodness and happiness, but many lose this over time and end up in Hell.


You fucked life up and you can't rewind..
People's own actions and choices are what lead them to Hell, and they cannot undo or undo the consequences of those actions.


Judge Shaw was a judge, snake holes are his eyes
Judge Shaw was a corrupt and evil judge, with cruel and deceitful intentions represented by his snake-like gaze.


There go anohter judge, another judge, somebody despise
Many judges end up in Hell due to their unfair and abusive practices that harm others.


And there go so many judges, the judges in Hell
There are an overwhelming number of judges in Hell, emphasizing how many people have been negatively affected by their actions.


So many fuckin' judges in Hell, they bludgeon 'em well
The punishments given to judges in Hell are brutal and severe.


Fat Pat like his daddy was a bigot pullin' duty
Pat was a hateful, intolerant person like his father before him, who actively spread negative beliefs.


He can tell it to them gargoyles fuckin' on his booty
In Hell, Pat is subject to sexual abuse from gargoyles who do not care about his beliefs or opinions.


And Shawna liked money but mistook it for love
Shawna was motivated by greed and wealth, but thought this would somehow amount to true love and happiness.


Now when the Witch's wings spread, she give him head and look above
Shawna is forced to perform sexual acts on the Witch in Hell, surrounded by other suffering souls.


Black Sundays, Armageddon, maggots and rape
Sundays are no longer sacred or peaceful in Hell, instead featuring violence and depravity.


Hell's Pit got some fire for you faggots with hate
Even those who hate others based on their sexuality are not immune to the fiery torments of Hell.


Eddie Burrow hit his wife and put a tooth in his knuckle
Eddie was abusive to his spouse, causing physical harm and injuring his hand in the process.


Later on he lost his life in a scuffle, now he in trouble
Eddie died in a fight, and is being punished for his abusive actions in life.


You was a rebel, you nobody no mo'
People who acted rebelliously or went against the norm in life are now nobody and irrelevant in Hell.


To the Devil on the double you go
Those in Hell are under the control of the Devil and cannot escape his grasp.


Ain't no level to the trouble you know
The suffering and danger in Hell is endless and extreme.


And eternity goes..and eternity goes..
The punishment in Hell lasts forever, and there is no escape or relief.


Fuck what you're tellin' me!
The singer does not care about what anyone else says or thinks, as they are focused on their own pain and suffering in Hell.


We burning up!
The intense heat and flames of Hell are causing pain and discomfort for those present.


The witch keeps sellin' me!
The Witch in Hell is making deals and exploiting people for her own gain.


Sins, we earn em' up!
Everyone in Hell earned their punishments by committing sins and hurting others in life.


They keep turning up!
People's past actions and consequences keep resurfacing and affecting them in Hell.


And we turn corrupt!
The environment and trauma of Hell can change people and make them more cruel or cynical.


'Til we burning lovely!
The artist has become used to or accepting of the pain and heat in Hell, finding some sick pleasure in it.




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