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.
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Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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Fuck you crying about?
Life sucks for all of us, life sucks for all of us
Shit, we can trade lives I'll take your
and you can have King Kong fuckin' you in the ass
Life sucks for all of us, life sucks for all of us
My father makes my mama stroll the block
Her neden's blown out like a fat kid's socks
It makes me wonder
When I was ten, my uncle and his friend
Would rape me 'til I bled
It ended but continues in my head
Pounding like thunder
No ability to walk, no ability to see
No ability to hear, no ability I need
No ability to talk, how the fuck am I free?
You can have this life back, I would rather not be
I watched my little sister fuckin' drown
If I jumped in, we'd both go down
So I just watched and stood around
As she went under
Look me in the eye (bitch), I've had it worse
I've had it worse than you (man get this fuckin' fool out my face)
Look me in the eye (bitch), I've had it worse
I've had it worse than you (get your bitch ass the fuck out my face)
You sound like a cryin' pussy hole
You couldn't last a day as me, you little baby neden-ass bitch
Life sucks for all of us, life sucks for all of us
Help you? bitch, I'll kill you
I can't save your bitch ass I can't even save myself
Life sucks for all of us, life sucks for all of us
The bullet hit my spine and I went down
Holy fuck, something's wrong
My ability to walk or run
At all is gone, that's splendid
Starin' down the barrel of a thirty-year bid
I was born a fuck boy, don't kid
And I turned out like they said I would
A loser apprehended
I walk and you scatter, I don't even matter
I'm only gettin' badder, they love me when I splatter
So I drown my bladder, liquor makes me sadder
Talk is only blabber, I can't find the ladder
Everybody stares, nobody cares
They don't think I'll win, no one cheers
Would they know this if I wasn't here
'Cause I will end it
Look me in the eye (bitch), I've had it worse
I've had it worse than you (man get this fuckin' fool out my face)
Look me in the eye (bitch), I've had it worse
I've had it worse than you (get your bitch ass the fuck out my face)
Look me in the eye (bitch), I've had it worse
I've had it worse than you (man get this fuckin' fool out my face)
Look me in the eye (bitch), I've had it worse
I've had it worse than you (get your bitch ass the fuck out my face)
"It" is a song by Insane Clown Posse that explores the theme of pain, trauma, and misery. The lyrics express a deep sense of suffering and hopelessness, with the singer comparing his pain to that of others and ultimately concluding that life is difficult for everyone. The opening lyrics, "your shit's peachy compared to my cluster fucked ass life," set the stage for the rest of the song. The singer goes on to detail some of the horrific experiences he has endured, including sexual abuse, violence, and the death of a loved one. He contrasts these experiences with the complaints of others and suggests that they could never handle what he has gone through.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "life sucks for all of us," underlining the idea that nobody is immune to pain and suffering. The singer's frustration is palpable, particularly when he dismisses the idea of helping someone else by saying, "I can't save your bitch ass, I can't even save myself." The song ends with a repetition of the line, "I've had it worse than you," suggesting that the singer's pain is beyond compare.
Line by Line Meaning
Your shit's peachy compared to my cluster fucked ass life
Life is extremely difficult for me, far worse than it may seem for you.
Fuck you crying about?
I have no sympathy for your problems when mine are far worse.
Life sucks for all of us, life sucks for all of us
Everyone experiences hardships and struggles in life.
Shit, we can trade lives I'll take your and you can have King Kong fuckin' you in the ass
I believe my life is so terrible that even being raped by a large gorilla would be preferable to it.
My father makes my mama stroll the block
So he can smoke his rocks
Her neden's blown out like a fat kid's socks
It makes me wonder
My mother is forced into prostitution by my father to support his drug habit, which has taken a huge toll on her body and my psyche.
When I was ten, my uncle and his friend
Would rape me 'til I bled
It ended but continues in my head
Pounding like thunder
As a child, I was repeatedly sexually abused by my uncle and his friend which has left me with lasting trauma and pain.
No ability to walk, no ability to see
No ability to hear, no ability I need
No ability to talk, how the fuck am I free?
You can have this life back, I would rather not be
My life is so full of suffering and disability that it feels more like a prison than a life, and I would rather not exist in this state.
I watched my little sister fuckin' drown
If I jumped in, we'd both go down
So I just watched and stood around
As she went under
I was powerless to save my sister from drowning, and the guilt and pain of that moment haunts me still.
You sound like a cryin' pussy hole
You couldn't last a day as me, you little baby neden-ass bitch
Life sucks for all of us, life sucks for all of us
Help you? bitch, I'll kill you
I can't save your bitch ass I can't even save myself
Life sucks for all of us, life sucks for all of us
I have no patience or sympathy for anyone who thinks they have problems when they do not know what real suffering is.
The bullet hit my spine and I went down
Holy fuck, something's wrong
My ability to walk or run
At all is gone, that's splendid
When I was shot and paralyzed, I saw it as another sign that my life was not meant to be anything but terrible.
Starin' down the barrel of a thirty-year bid
I was born a fuck boy, don't kid
And I turned out like they said I would
A loser apprehended
Facing a long prison sentence, I realize that my life has been predetermined to be one of failure and misery.
I walk and you scatter, I don't even matter
I'm only gettin' badder, they love me when I splatter
So I drown my bladder, liquor makes me sadder
Talk is only blabber, I can't find the ladder
Everybody stares, nobody cares
They don't think I'll win, no one cheers
Would they know this if I wasn't here
'Cause I will end it
In my current state, I feel abandoned and resentful of those around me who do not understand the depth of my anguish. I contemplate taking my own life and ending it all.
Look me in the eye (bitch), I've had it worse
I've had it worse than you (man get this fuckin' fool out my face)
Look me in the eye (bitch), I've had it worse
I've had it worse than you (get your bitch ass the fuck out my face)
I want no one to trivialize or belittle the deep pain and trauma that I have experienced in my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joseph Bruce, Joseph Utsler
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