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.
Everyday I Die
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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Time, is all I have anymore
[Verse - Violent J]
I tried to visit Shaggy, I stepped up off of my porch
And it was dark as fuck I couldn't see, not even with a torch
I hear the streets talkin', and they aware of my move
They whisperin' and swingin' from the trees, above I hear the loons
Demonic zombies runnin' up on me, I slap 'em with the bat
But my eyes keep bleedin' from the rays of the darkness
They powerful and burn you somethin heartless (uh!)
I hear a giant thumpin', some kind of ogre or somethin'
I see the phantom screamin' as this giant behemoth is comin'
And it swung at me, I felt a rip my head went spinnin'
And flippin' and rollin' and finally landed in position
I could see my body still standin', headless as fuck
It finally fell but what the hell, still got my nugget but I'm stuck
I can't move fuck I'm only a face, why even try?
On top of that, it's a centipede crawlin' in my eye
I want to die..
[Hook] - x2
Everyday I die
Back to the start, another try
I got the time so why should't I?
[Violent J]
I got too much time on my hands
[Verse - Shaggy 2 Dope]
I tried to visit J, I walked out into the cold
I see they don't collect they dead, they all up over the road
And some are fully rotted, and some they must've just spotted
I seen a headless body that resembles J's, but I doubt it
I seen a centaur, I threw a pitch fork at it above
I watch it fall into a bloody patch of bodies and blood
I'm fuckin' 'bout to hurl, I close my eyes and walk on
It's giant crows swoopin at me, got me carry me on
I cut it's claws with the hatchet that I keep in my hand
Even in Hell, you best believe I keep the hatchet in my hand
And as I'm fallin' now, I see the Witch is ridin' my chest
With its claws on my neck, screamin' I should've confessed
I slammed down into an iron gate, a demon statue near me
Four points stickin' out my chest, I'm hangin' there dearly
And the hungry goblins, they got a fire beneath me
They cookin' my legs, to make myself eat me
I want to die..
[Hook] - x2
Everyday I die
Back to the start, another try
I got the time so why should't I?
[Violent J]
I got too much time on my hands
I got too much time on my hands
I got too much time on my hands
I got too much time on my hands
I got too much time on my hands
[Hook] - x2
Everyday I die
Back to the start, another try
I got the time so why should't I?
The lyrics of Insane Clown Posse's song "Everyday I Die" describe a haunting journey through a dark, supernatural realm. The song consists of two verses, one delivered by Violent J and the other by Shaggy 2 Dope, followed by a repeating hook. In the first verse, Violent J describes his attempt to visit Shaggy, but finds the streets dark and filled with demonic creatures. He fights them off with a baseball bat and is ultimately decapitated by a giant monster. In the second verse, Shaggy attempts to visit Violent J but faces equally gruesome challenges, including fighting off giant crows and goblins who are trying to cook and eat him.
Overall, the lyrics of "Everyday I Die" seem to explore themes of mortality and the inevitability of death. The repeated hook--"Everyday I die, back to the start, another try, I got the time so why shouldn't I?"--suggests a cycle of reincarnation or resurrection, where the singer is forced to relive their own death over and over again. However, the song also hints at the possibility of escape or transcendence, with the repeated refrain that "I got the time," suggesting that the singer may be able to break free of their cycle of death and rebirth if they can just figure out how to use their time differently.
Line by Line Meaning
Time, is all I have anymore
The singer is consumed by the concept of time and has nothing else left in life.
I tried to visit Shaggy, I stepped up off of my porch
The singer attempted to see their friend, but they were immediately thrown into a dark and forbidding landscape.
And it was dark as fuck I couldn't see, not even with a torch
The darkness in this world is overwhelming, and even artificial light cannot penetrate it.
I hear the streets talkin', and they aware of my move
The artist is being watched and tracked by the beings of this world; they cannot escape their attention.
I try to jog a little, crow eyes glow like cats
Even the animals in this world are malevolent and imbued with evil energy.
Demonic zombies runnin' up on me, I slap 'em with the bat
The singer is constantly under attack from undead beings and must use violence to defend themselves.
But my eyes keep bleedin' from the rays of the darkness
The darkness itself is infused with some kind of energy or radiation that harms the singer's eyes.
They powerful and burn you somethin heartless (uh!)
The forces in this world are strong and pitiless, uncaring about anyone's suffering or pain.
I hear a giant thumpin', some kind of ogre or somethin'
The artist is surrounded by dangerous and unpredictable creatures that are much stronger than they are.
I see the phantom screamin' as this giant behemoth is comin'
The artist is confronted by hallucinations and visions even as they face a real danger.
And it swung at me, I felt a rip my head went spinnin'
The singer is brutally attacked and mortally wounded.
I could see my body still standin', headless as fuck
The artist's death has left them in a state of disembodiment, able to see their own corpse but unable to move or act.
It finally fell but what the hell, still got my nugget but I'm stuck
The singer's head is still intact, but they are unable to move or do anything to escape their current state.
I can't move fuck I'm only a face, why even try?
The singer is completely immobilized and feels hopeless about their situation.
On top of that, it's a centipede crawlin' in my eye
The singer is experiencing additional physical torment in the form of a centipede crawling on them.
I want to die..
The artist's suffering is so intense that they long for death and escape from their current state.
Everyday I die
The artist is trapped in a cyclical state of death and rebirth that repeats every day.
Back to the start, another try
The singer must constantly relive and endure the same cycle of death and rebirth.
I got the time so why should't I?
The singer's endless existence has left them with an abundance of time and no reason to continue living.
I got too much time on my hands
The artist is burdened by their endless existence and the lack of purpose or meaning in their life.
I got too much time on my hands
The artist repeats their previous statement, emphasizing the oppressive nature of their existence.
I got too much time on my hands
The artist repeats their previous statement yet again, stressing the boredom and meaninglessness of their life.
I got too much time on my hands
The singer repeats their previous statement for a fourth time, highlighting the isolation and despair they feel.
I got too much time on my hands
The artist repeats their previous statement for a final time, underscoring the oppressive and inexorable nature of their existence.
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