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.
Cotton Candy
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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My name is Shaggy
But some call me Shaggy Balls
'cause you can me my ball sac
Hangin out my drawls
I wear short shorts
Bitches stop and stare
Later on you see me partin through the Cotton hair
I always gotta check and ask
"How many corndogs been to the Cotton patch?"
And when I fuck bitches ask what i'm tryin to do
My nuts is people so i try and stuff em in there too
Cotton Candy is wasn't made for the mouth
Don't believe me just take a look down South
Rottin Candy is what you'll find with out a doubt
I stick my wang in the Cotton hole and then I'm out
Jump Steady, Rude Boy, nad Nate the Mack
They huntin Cotton
And Shaggy Shaggs knows where it's at
So don't be stingy
There's more than one Wicked Clown
And bitch you got enough Cotton here to go around
Now some bitches want to go and shave they Cotton off
Straight to the Candy
I'm wit it
I won't get lost
That's why I bring da clippers wit me
They comin in handy
When you fuckin round wit the Cotton Candy
(Chorus) x2
HHHHHHEEEEEEYYYYY Cotton Candy
Yeah Hey Hey
Cotton Candy don't get wet until it's in yo mouth she told me
(Violent J)
My name is J
The kids call me Jiggy pants
'cause I can play the flute
And make my dick start ta dance
Like a snake I make it shake, rattle, and roll
And this year my balls made it to the Cotton Bowl
Unlike Shaggy
He scared of the Cotton Pie
I ate so much Cotton Candy
I got pink eye
I can remember the first time I had a taste
She pulled her panties down
And shoved her Cotton in my face
I said "Your daddy's home"
She said "So fuckin what"
I tried to take my ding-a-ling and stick it in her butt
I tried to push it in
I couldn't turn it out
She said "Cotton Candy don't get wet until it's in yo mouth"
OH SHIT!
So what was I ta do
Run like a bitch
Or have the Cotton Stew
I thought for a moment
Then I said "What The Fuck!"
I ate so much Cotton that my tongue came out her butt
BBBBWWWW Bitch
I'll have another bowl
My boys had to come and get me
'cause I lost control
On the way home I had a new attitude
I'm like
"Hey let's go eat some more pussy dude"
(repeat chorus)
The song "Cotton Candy" by Insane Clown Posse is a track filled with vulgar and explicit lyrics that delve into sexual acts and desires involving cotton candy. Shaggy 2 Dope talks about his obsession with cotton candy and how it's not just a snack for the mouth but also for other body parts. He brags about the amount of cotton candy he's had with his hookups and how he tries to stuff his nuts in there too. He also mentions how his friends are also on the hunt for some cotton, and he knows the best places to find it.
Violent J's verse is equally explicit and talks about his experiences with cotton candy. He describes how he can make his penis dance like a snake and that his balls made it to the Cotton Bowl. He mentions his first time trying cotton candy, where a girl shoved her cotton into his face, and he proceeded to eat it all up. He also talks about his attempt to have anal intercourse and how cotton candy "doesn't get wet until it's in yo mouth." In conclusion, the song is a humorous albeit crass take on a desire for something that is typically innocuous.
Line by Line Meaning
My name is Shaggy
Introducing himself as Shaggy
But some call me Shaggy Balls
Saying that some people refer to him as Shaggy Balls, probably referring to his testicles
'cause you can see my ball sac
Implies that he wears shorts that are so short that his testicles are visible
Hangin out my drawls
Referring to his underwear that his testicles are hanging out of
I wear short shorts
Describing his clothing style that involves wearing very short shorts
Bitches stop and stare
Referring to women who look at him because of his shorts
Later on you see me partin through the Cotton hair
Referring to a person walking through a cotton field and their path being visible through the cotton stalks
I meet a bitch
Saying that he meets women
I always gotta check and ask
Saying that he always checks with women to see how many men they have been with before him
"How many corndogs been to the Cotton patch?"
Asking how many men have had sex with the woman
And when I fuck bitches ask what I'm tryin' to do
Saying that when he has sex with women, they ask what he is trying to do
My nuts is people so I try and stuff em in there too
Implies that he has sex in a way that involves his testicles
Cotton Candy isn't made for the mouth
Saying that cotton candy is not meant to go into someone’s mouth
Don't believe me just take a look down South
Saying that one can look at his genital area to verify this statement
Rotten Candy is what you'll find without a doubt
Refers to the bad smell of his genitals
I stick my wang in the Cotton hole and then I'm out
Suggests that he has sex in a cotton field and leaves immediately after
Jump Steady, Rude Boy, and Nate the Mack, They huntin Cotton And Shaggy Shaggs knows where it's at
Talking about a group of people who are searching for cotton, and he knows where it can be found
So don't be stingy
Asking the person who has the cotton to not be stingy with it
There's more than one Wicked Clown
Saying that there are more people like him around
And bitch you got enough Cotton here to go around
Saying that there is enough cotton for everyone involved
Now some bitches want to go and shave they Cotton off
Referring to women who want to shave their pubic hair
Straight to the Candy I'm wit it I won't get lost
Saying that he is not against being with women who have shaved their pubic hair
That's why I bring da clippers wit me
Saying that he even brings his own clippers in case women want him to help them shave their pubic hair
They comin' in handy when you fuckin' round wit the Cotton Candy
Saying that clippers are useful when engaging in sexual activity with women who shave their pubic hair
HHHHHHEEEEEEYYYYY Cotton Candy
Calling out to cotton candy
Yeah Hey Hey
Another way of calling out
Cotton Candy don't get wet until it's in yo mouth she told me
Saying that cotton candy is only meant to be eaten and not touched or wetted
My name is J, The kids call me Jiggy pants
Introducing himself as J and saying that children call him Jiggy pants
'Cause I can play the flute and make my dick start ta dance
Suggesting that he can play a musical instrument and make his penis move in a way that looks like it is dancing
Like a snake I make it shake, rattle, and roll
Suggesting that he can make his penis move in a way that is like a snake and also like a music performance
And this year my balls made it to the Cotton Bowl
A play on words, using a football game to describe his testicles
Unlike Shaggy he scared of the Cotton Pie
Saying that he is not afraid of having sex in a cotton field, unlike Shaggy
I ate so much Cotton Candy I got pink eye
Saying that he ate a lot of cotton candy and it caused him to get an eye infection
I can remember the first time I had a taste
Saying that he remembers the first time he ate cotton candy
She pulled her panties down and shoved her Cotton in my face
Referring to a woman who removed her underwear and pushed her pubic hair into his face
I said "Your daddy's home", She said "So fuckin' what"
Describing a sexual encounter with a woman who was not concerned about her father finding out
I tried to take my ding-a-ling and stick it in her butt
Suggesting that he tried to have anal sex with the woman
I tried to push it in, I couldn't turn it out
Suggesting that he was having trouble having anal sex with the woman and could not easily remove his penis from her body
She said "Cotton Candy don't get wet until it's in yo mouth"
Saying that cotton candy is meant to be eaten and not touched or wetted
OH SHIT!
Exclaiming
So what was I ta do
Asking what he was supposed to do
Run like a bitch or have the Cotton Stew
Suggesting that he could either leave or continue with the sexual encounter
I thought for a moment then I said "What The Fuck!"
Describing his decision to continue with the sexual encounter
I ate so much Cotton that my tongue came out her butt
Suggesting that he ate a large amount of cotton candy in the process of having sex with the woman
BBBBWWWW Bitch, I'll have another bowl
Exclaiming and saying that he wants to have more cotton candy
My boys had to come and get me 'cause I lost control
Saying that his friends had to help him leave the sexual encounter because he was out of control
On the way home I had a new attitude
Saying that he had a different mindset after the encounter
I'm like "Hey let's go eat some more pussy dude"
Suggesting that he wants to have more sexual encounters with women
(Chorus) x2
Repeating the chorus twice
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Written by: H JONES
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@BrokTheLoneWolf
I forgot how dope the beat and flow is on this song.
@angrycheetos2112
Agreed 😁
@ThirteenAmp
J ripped this song
@n1663r
Imagine hearing this shit in a parking lot before there was even a Internet.
@nicholassaunders8330
I recite these lyrics on a daily basis. Songs a classic. First time I heard it was in 2004 never gunna die
@coleharding9439
I feel so sorry for my parents having to hear this through the wall when I used to play it at max volume in middle school lol
@filth_nasty
certified stone cold classic
@charlesdjones1
The song that started it all for me. 1997, chillin' in my room with my future wife, we're just teenagers and friends at that point, she's just laughing her ass off on the floor, and I'm like "wth is so funny??" She's like "you GOT to listen to this, it's the funniest shit ever! It's "Cotton Candy" by a band called Insane Clown Posse." "Insane Clown Posse? Wtf kind of name is that?" So reluctantly I did, and didn't stop listening to them for the next 3 years of my life. I come back to them from time to time, mainly just for the memories, and to reflect on those innocent and better times. We haven't spoke since 2015, but I like to think of her before marriage and how much we used to jam out and laugh to ICP.
@BlazedTheGemini
I just got the vinyl of this record in the mail lol I have to wait to play it tho getting a record player for Christmas
@amberballew7414
Song is so underrated icp can flow with the best