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.
Juggalo Paradise
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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I should probably take another pill or two
In the mirror, I see the face of Frankenstein,
And that face is mine
I go to work at subway, slicing ham (chop chop)
Cut my finger off again (ah damn!)
I walk home, tryin' to dodge and hide from thugs,
They like to beat on scrubs
J, where the fuck you at?
The mall,
Did you get your ass stomped again?
No, yes, ha ha, so?
Nobody sees what I see, do they?
They just cast me aside, put me away
No friends, no style, no place to go,
Til I went juggalo!
Its all in you (everybody!)
It's all for you (hey hey!)
It's all in you (come on!)
It's all that's left to do,
That's why it's all in you (juggalos!)
It's all for you
It's all in you
It's all that's left to do,
That's why it's all in you (juggalos!)
Look at me now man, brain dead,
I could de-rail a fucking train with my forehead
I now live by the carnival dominion,
So mother fuck your opinion
I'm a looney path,
I kill pedestrians, families, neighbors, best of friends, anybody
And if I don't kill them, I keep them in my basement and drill 'em dead
Just kiddin', all I really did is unlock the forbidden
I just let my fucking mind unwind,
I don't care what you think, you don't inner-twine
Fuck the world, fuck everybody in it,
Even the sneaker pimps girl, I'd fuck her in a minute
You can live to impress and dress fresh bitch,
I don't care, fuck everybody out there!
Riders, loonies, stalkers, fat mans, gangstas, nymphos, assholes,
Crackheads
I smoke peace pipes with Indian war chiefs
I steal jewels with Chinese ninja thieves
I dress whales like guppies and crush walls
I throw giant ice bergs like snowballs
I surf tidal wave, drink molten rock
I'll put a fucking tornado in a headlock
I'll go to Italy and straighten that tower
Whatever the fuck I want, with the juggalo's power
It's all in you (juggalos!)
It's all for you (come on!)
It's all in you (hey hey hey)
It's all that's left to do,
That's why it's all in you (hey hey)
It's all for you (come on!)
It's all in you (hey)
It's all that's left to do thats why it's all in you
Psychos, ex-convicts, cleptos, whinos, lions, strangla's
Here I go again, another day,
Dealing with these mother fucking idiots
At subway.
It's OK, cause now I see behind it and I keep myself
Reminded.
None of these nine to five robot puppets that I see are any better
Than me, mother fucker! they just strugglin', in the world they choose.
I'm waitin' on the wagons, with my juggalos.
The lyrics of Insane Clown Posse’s song Juggalo Paradise depict the experience of a man who feels disconnected from society and believes that he is an outcast. The singer describes himself as feeling like Frankenstein, reflecting his feelings of being a monster and different from everyone else. He works at Subway and has a monotonous life, trying to avoid thugs on his way home. He feels isolated and misunderstood, but finds solace in being a “juggalo”. The term “juggalo” is often referred to as a fan of Insane Clown Posse's music, but it has taken on a subculture of its own that embodies a sense of community, acceptance, and rebellion against mainstream society.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more deranged, describing how he kills people and keeps them in his basement. However, the chorus remains the same, emphasizing that everything is within the juggalos and that only they understand what it means to be an outcast. The singer embraces his identity as a juggalo, finding not only a sense of belonging but also an element of power in being part of this group. The song captures the essence of the juggalo subculture, which is often associated with being misunderstood and marginalized, but also a place of refuge and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sweating again, I always do
I'm anxious all the time and need more medication to calm down
In the mirror, I see the face of Frankenstein, and that face is mine
I feel like a monster and can't escape myself
I go to work at subway, slicing ham (chop chop)
I have a mundane job with no prospects
Cut my finger off again (ah damn!)
I'm clumsy and can't even do simple tasks without hurting myself
I walk home, tryin' to dodge and hide from thugs, they like to beat on scrubs
I live in a rough neighborhood and get bullied all the time
No friends, no style, no place to go, Til I went juggalo!
I was lonely and lost until I found a community of other outcasts like me who accept me as I am
Look at me now man, brain dead, I could de-rail a fucking train with my forehead
I'm so messed up and unstable that I could cause serious harm if I wanted to
I'm a looney path, I kill pedestrians, families, neighbors, best of friends, anybody
I have violent thoughts and fantasies about hurting others
Just kiddin', all I really did is unlock the forbidden
I'm not actually a killer, but I have twisted thoughts and enjoy pushing boundaries
Fuck the world, fuck everybody in it, Even the sneaker pimps girl, I'd fuck her in a minute
I hate everyone and everything, and I'm willing to do anything to gratify my urges
I smoke peace pipes with Indian war chiefs, I steal jewels with Chinese ninja thieves
I have wild and impossible adventures in my mind to escape reality
I dress whales like guppies and crush walls, I throw giant ice bergs like snowballs
I feel powerful and unstoppable in my delusions
It's all in you (juggalos!), It's all for you (come on!)
Being part of the juggalo community is empowering
Psychos, ex-convicts, cleptos, whinos, lions, strangla's
The juggalos are a motley crew of misfits and outcasts
None of these nine to five robot puppets that I see are any better than me, mother fucker! they just strugglin', in the world they choose.
I don't fit into society's mold, but I don't think I'm inferior to anyone else either
I'm waitin' on the wagons, with my juggalos.
I find comfort and belonging with my fellow juggalos and reject mainstream society
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH BRUCE, MIKE E. CLARK, WILLIAM DAIL
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