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.
Bazooka Joey
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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Who all but lost his way until one day he discovered in his palms
A rocket launcher!
Enjoy this tale of a personal rejuvenation, redemption and scrubification
As told by the great Shaggy 2 Dope!
Grand Papi, was a World War II vet
And I found his bazooka set in the basement,
Yeah, bitch, I'm done taking orders,
Dragged it outside and tried it out
Dropped the shell in and fired it out
Across the street to the neighbour's kitchen
And now half of their house's missing
Fuck yeah!
I grabbed the rockets
Beer truck in the scope unlocked it
Blew the wheels off and flipped it twice
I'm realizing with the Zooka Nice
And I'm dancing!
He's dancing
With a God damn bazooka
Bazooka Joey!
Bazooka!
Bazooka Joey!
And I'm dancing!
He's dancing
With a God damn bazooka
Bazooka Joey!
Bazooka!
Bazooka Joey!
I sent a hot one
Right through the doors
And let it mangled in a pile of boards
I swear my shoulder is loving the shot
Fuck the abomination I plot
I'm blowing new cop cars into stock yards
Bitch, this is a bazooka
You not hard!
See the swat team hiding in the limousine
It seems they smithereens!
Pull out my hair, screaming and laughing
Get shot at and shooting back in
Terrorizing
Paralyzing
Bazooka Baby
Electrifying!
And I'm dancing!
He's dancing
With a God damn bazooka
Bazooka Joey!
Bazooka!
Bazooka Joey!
And I'm dancing!
He's dancing
With a God damn bazooka
Bazooka Joey!
Bazooka!
Bazooka Joey!
The lyrics of Insane Clowns Posse's song Bazooka Joey tells the story of a man who was lost and on the edge, until he discovered a rocket launcher. The man, named Joey, found his grandfather's bazooka set in the basement and decided to try it out. After firing the first shell across the street, he then proceeded to blow up a beer truck and cop cars with the bazooka. Throughout the song, Joey is depicted as a reckless and dangerous person, terrorizing and paralyzing those around him. The song also includes the refrain of "Bazooka Joey," repeating his name and glorifying his newfound power.
The song is a commentary on the dangers of guns and weapons, as well as the glorification of violence in society. It depicts an extreme example of someone taking control and becoming invincible with the power of a weapon. It can also be seen as a critique of the military and war, as Joey's grandfather was a World War II veteran and his bazooka set was from that time.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a story of a man on the edge
A tale of a man who was struggling
Who all but lost his way until one day he discovered in his palms
Who recently found something that gave him purpose
A rocket launcher!
His grandfather's old bazooka
Enjoy this tale of a personal rejuvenation, redemption and scrubification
Listen to this story of his redemption and how he rediscovered himself
As told by the great Shaggy 2 Dope!
Narrator Shaggy 2 Dope tells this tale
Grand Papi, was a World War II vet
His grandfather was a veteran of World War II
And I found his bazooka set in the basement,
He discovered his grandfather's old bazooka in the basement
With a bag of mortars
The bazooka came with a bag of mortars
Yeah, bitch, I'm done taking orders,
He is tired of taking orders from others
Dragged it outside and tried it out
He took the bazooka outside for a test fire
Dropped the shell in and fired it out
He loaded and fired a mortar
Across the street to the neighbour's kitchen
The mortar hit the neighbor's kitchen across the street
And now half of their house's missing
The mortar destroyed half of their house
Fuck yeah!
He is thrilled with the power of the bazooka
I grabbed the rockets
He picked up the rockets
Beer truck in the scope unlocked it
He targeted a beer truck in his scope
Blew the wheels off and flipped it twice
He destroyed the truck and flipped it over twice
I'm realizing with the Zooka Nice
He realizes the power of the bazooka
And I'm dancing!
He is having a lot of fun
He's dancing
He is having a lot of fun
With a God damn bazooka
While holding the bazooka
Bazooka Joey!
He calls himself Bazooka Joey!
I sent a hot one
He fired another mortar
Right through the doors
It went through some doors
And let it mangled in a pile of boards
It caused some destruction
I swear my shoulder is loving the shot
He enjoys the recoil of the bazooka
Fuck the abomination I plot
He is causing destruction and doesn't care
I'm blowing new cop cars into stock yards
He is destroying police cars
Bitch, this is a bazooka
He is reminding everyone of the power of the bazooka
You not hard!
He is saying no one is tough enough to stop him
See the swat team hiding in the limousine
He sees a SWAT team hiding in a limousine
It seems they smithereens!
He blows up the limousine and destroys the team
Pull out my hair, screaming and laughing
He is excited and doesn't care about anything
Get shot at and shooting back in
He doesn't stop shooting even under fire
Terrorizing
He is causing chaos and destruction
Paralyzing
He is causing fear and panic
Bazooka Baby
He calls himself Bazooka Baby
Electrifying!
He is having fun and enjoying the destruction
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