Insane Clown Posse (abbreviated as ICP), is an American hip-hop duo compose… Read Full Bio ↴Insane Clown Posse (abbreviated as ICP), is an American hip-hop duo composed of Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (Joseph Utsler). ICP has earned two platinum and five gold albums. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the entire catalog of the group has sold 6.5 million units in the United States and Canada as of April 2007. The group has established a dedicated following called Juggalos numbering in the "tens of thousands".

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.

Cemetary Girl
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics

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"Tonight, tonight, we gather the dead. (tonight, tonight)
Tonight, tonight, off with your head."

"You'll never guess what's up(3x)
my muckin' head blew up"

[Violent J]
She was lovely, long hair, short, nice figure though

So at the funeral, it made me cry, watch her die
I cannot lie, I couldn't sleep without a wink
I only think about my lady, I want my baby
I need her by my side, to hold me, to squeeze me

I still have pictures, but all they do is tease me
I see my therapist, he only tells me I'm in trouble
I want my baby back, so now I pack a shovel
And while I'm digging, it's awfully dark and kinda funny
Don't dig too fast or to see things could get bloody
I watch my baby, I hit the top of baby's coffin
I thinking, she's better off inside if she died
Yeah, she needs me, I can tell my baby wants me
'cause every night at 2:15, my baby haunts me
I prey it open, the odor hits me, there she is
I lean down to give her a kiss because I need a...

[Chorus (1x)]
Girl that make me happy, a girl that make me cry
A girl that passed away back in 1985
A girl I plan to marry, a girl I plan to wed
A girl I chew on 'cause my baby is already dead

(2x)
Cemetery lady, my cemetery girl
Cemetery baby, I want you in my world
Cemetery woman, we can still be down
You're more than just a corpse to a psychopathic clown

"F**k yeah, motherf**ker
I don't want no stuck up
Little sassy rassy bitch
Ya know what I'm saying
I want me a cold stanky bitch
So bring it on, dead momma"

[Violent J]
She's as lovely as always, my baby hasn't changed
Except for the hole that's in her forehead, you can see her brains
Nevertheless, our love is still forever true
Her eyes have withered, her skin has now a tint of blue
My baby's dusty and dirty, and wrinkled clothes
And now I notice, the maggots chewed off all her toes
The earth has been rather cruel to my darling sugar
Is that a bug upon her face? oh, it's just a booger
I lean her head back to kiss her cracking lips
And then her neck crack, also does her hips
I must be gentle, my baby girl's a little rusty
A little dusty, but most of all, a little musty
I notice that, when we lay together on the lawn
We lay till dawn, I notice her left eye is gone
We said goodbye and everything turned out alright
I'll see you again tomorrow night, because I need a...

[Chorus (1x)]

Check it out, bitch!
You aren't getting stank, skank
Get your asses shoveling
Then you'll want a lil somthin somthin
Them cramey graveyard bitches
They DOWN WITH THE CLOWN!!!

[Chorus (1x)]

Overall Meaning

The song "Cemetery Girl" by Insane Clown Posse is a disturbing and graphic tale of a man who is obsessed with his deceased lover. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who is deeply grieving his girlfriend's death to the point where he digs her up from her grave to be with her. The first two lines of the song set the eerie tone by announcing that they are gathering the dead and declaring "off with your head." The singer of the song talks about his girlfriend's beauty, how her death made him cry, and how he can't sleep without thinking about her. He talks about having pictures of her, but they only tease him, and he wants his baby back.

The chorus of the song is particularly disturbing as it talks about a girl that makes him happy and cry, but who passed away back in 1985. He refers to her as a girl he planned to marry and chew on because she is already dead. The lyrics are incredibly graphic as he talks about digging her up from her grave and having no problem with her withered body, maggots chewing off her toes, and a hole in her forehead.

The second verse of the song continues with this graphic description of his affection for her, including noticing that her left eye is gone, and her neck and hips cracking when he leans her head back to kiss her.

Overall, "Cemetery Girl" is a dark and twisted song that paints a picture of a man who is deeply mourning his lover's death to the point where he is willing to dig her up from her grave to be with her.

Line by Line Meaning

Tonight, tonight, we gather the dead. (tonight, tonight)
We come together tonight to honor the dead.

Tonight, tonight, off with your head.
We are here to enjoy ourselves and forget our troubles.

You'll never guess what's up(3x) my muckin' head blew up
I am feeling overwhelmed by my emotions and thoughts.

She was lovely, long hair, short, nice figure though So at the funeral, it made me cry, watch her die I cannot lie, I couldn't sleep without a wink I only think about my lady, I want my baby I need her by my side, to hold me, to squeeze me I still have pictures, but all they do is tease me
I am deeply in love with my partner, who has died. I am consumed by grief and cannot find any solace, even in pictures of her.

I see my therapist, he only tells me I'm in trouble I want my baby back, so now I pack a shovel And while I'm digging, it's awfully dark and kinda funny Don't dig too fast or to see things could get bloody
I am so desperate to be reunited with my partner that I am resorting to grave-robbing. I am recklessly digging up graves in the dark, afraid of what I might find.

I watch my baby, I hit the top of baby's coffin I thinking, she's better off inside if she died Yeah, she needs me, I can tell my baby wants me 'cause every night at 2:15, my baby haunts me I prey it open, the odor hits me, there she is I lean down to give her a kiss because I need a...
I have finally found my partner's grave and I am overcome with emotion. I feel like she wants me to be with her, even in death. I am willing to ignore the terrible smell and lean in to kiss her decaying body.

Girl that make me happy, a girl that make me cry A girl that passed away back in 1985 A girl I plan to marry, a girl I plan to wed A girl I chew on 'cause my baby is already dead
My partner was everything to me, someone who made me both happy and sad. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her, but she died in 1985. I am so obsessed with her that I even chew on parts of her body.

Cemetery lady, my cemetery girl Cemetery baby, I want you in my world Cemetery woman, we can still be down You're more than just a corpse to a psychopathic clown
I view my deceased partner as more than just a corpse; she still holds a special place in my heart. I am willing to embrace the macabre nature of our relationship and even consider us still together.

She's as lovely as always, my baby hasn't changed Except for the hole that's in her forehead, you can see her brains Nevertheless, our love is still forever true Her eyes have withered, her skin has now a tint of blue
Even in death, my partner is still beautiful to me. However, her body has started to decay and is becoming increasingly grotesque.

My baby's dusty and dirty, and wrinkled clothes And now I notice, the maggots chewed off all her toes The earth has been rather cruel to my darling sugar Is that a bug upon her face? oh, it's just a booger
My partner's body is in a state of advanced decay, with her clothes wrinkled and maggots eating away at her toes. Despite this, I try to focus on her positive qualities and ignore her deteriorating appearance.

I lean her head back to kiss her cracking lips And then her neck crack, also does her hips I must be gentle, my baby girl's a little rusty A little dusty, but most of all, a little musty
Even in death, I am still affectionate towards my partner, kissing her despite her decaying body. However, I am aware that I must be careful due to her brittle and fragile state.

I notice that, when we lay together on the lawn We lay till dawn, I notice her left eye is gone We said goodbye and everything turned out alright I'll see you again tomorrow night, because I need a...
Despite the odd circumstances of our relationship, I still feel a deep love for my partner and spend the entire night with her. Despite her missing eye and deteriorating body, everything still feels right, and I look forward to seeing her again tomorrow night.

Check it out, bitch! You aren't getting stank, skank Get your asses shoveling Then you'll want a lil somthin somthin Them cramey graveyard bitches They DOWN WITH THE CLOWN!!!
I don't want a prissy or sassy partner, I want someone who is unafraid to get down and dirty with me. Those who are willing to dig up graves and embrace the macabre are the ones who truly understand me and are part of my inner circle.

Chorus: Girl that make me happy... (repeated 1x)
I am so obsessed with my deceased partner that I cannot stop thinking about her. I see her beauty even in death and will do anything to stay close to her.

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