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.
Just Like That
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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[Violent J]
Jump out of bed and I head for the grapenuts
Eat em quick or they soggy and that sucks
Trying to find a clean pair of socks and a shirt
Still sporting the same drawers even though they hurt
In the fridge, there's a Faygo, it tastes ill
I got a few money back and a little change
So I'm heading to the store when the phone rings
"What up man, check it out, I know this bitch
She's got another friend with her and her dad's rich
If we find us a ride out to Wyandotte
guaranteed, we can fuck em both on the spot"
Oh shit, let me call Bill Bill
I want to let my nuts through the windmill
He ain't home, fuck, I'll call Mike Clark
'cause I know he can get the fuckin Skylark
He said he can, but he's broke and it needs gas
But I want to buy these Faygo, think fast
I know my brother Jump Steady's got a few bones
But that's going through his shit when he ain't home
"Nevermind J, Legs loned me a ten
No need to get punched in your head again
Tell Mike to scoop me up right away
And it's Faygo and neden hoes all day"
Fuck yeah, I throw my Pro Winds on my feet
Lock the house, and wait for em in the street
I wish I had a piece of gum or something fuck
My mouth still kind of tastes grapenuts
Here they come, nope, wasn't them
Seems like the same car's driving by again
It pulls up, "hey man, you're outta luck"
What, what ya say man
(gunshot)
Fuck
The lyrics to Insane Clown Posse's song Just Like That are about the mundane activities in the life of Violent J. He wakes up, tries to find clean clothes to wear, and eats Grape Nuts for breakfast. He then receives a phone call from a friend about meeting up with some girls, and they need a ride to Wyandotte. J decides to call his friend Bill, but he's not home. So, he calls Mike Clark to get his car, but it needs gas. J then borrows money from his brother, Jump Steady, to buy Faygo for the ride. J puts on his Pro Wind shoes, waiting outside with no luck. When a car pulls up, and the driver says he's out of luck, things take a dark turn as a gunshot ends the song.
The song's lyrics describe the everyday trials and tribulations of life with an emphasis on the struggles of low-income individuals. The story of the song is about people who are trying to make ends meet and enjoy themselves while still keeping a sense of humor. The lyrics depict the harsh reality of life and the struggles that people face every day. The song's chorus, "Just like that, it can all disappear," speaks to the fragility of life and the importance of living in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Jump out of bed and I head for the grapenuts
As soon as I wake up, I grab a bowl of Grapenuts cereal.
Eat em quick or they soggy and that sucks
I don't like soggy cereal, so I eat it quickly.
Trying to find a clean pair of socks and a shirt
I'm searching for a shirt and socks that aren't dirty.
Still sporting the same drawers even though they hurt
I'm wearing the same underwear, even though they're uncomfortable.
In the fridge, there's a Faygo, it tastes ill
There's a Faygo soda in the fridge, but it doesn't taste good because it's flat.
'cause it's flatter then a bitch on a big wheel
It's really flat, like a woman on a big tricycle.
I got a few money back and a little change
I have some cash and coins left over from a previous transaction.
So I'm heading to the store when the phone rings
As I'm leaving to go to the store, the phone rings.
"What up man, check it out, I know this bitch
My friend is telling me about a girl he knows.
She's got another friend with her and her dad's rich
The girl he knows is with her wealthy father and another friend.
If we find us a ride out to Wyandotte
If we can get a ride to Wyandotte.
guaranteed, we can fuck em both on the spot"
We will have sex with both girls immediately upon arrival.
Oh shit, let me call Bill Bill
I need to call my friend named Bill Bill.
I want to let my nuts through the windmill
I want to have sex with these girls enthusiastically.
He ain't home, fuck, I'll call Mike Clark
Bill Bill isn't home, so I'll call my friend Mike Clark instead.
'cause I know he can get the fuckin Skylark
I know he can get his car, a Skylark, to drive us there.
He said he can, but he's broke and it needs gas
Mike Clark said he can give us a ride, but his car needs gas and he doesn't have the money for it.
But I want to buy these Faygo, think fast
I want to buy some Faygo quickly before we leave.
I know my brother Jump Steady's got a few bones
My brother Jump Steady has some money.
But that's going through his shit when he ain't home
I would have to go through his belongings to get the money, and he's not home.
"Nevermind J, Legs loned me a ten
My friend Legs loaned me ten dollars instead.
No need to get punched in your head again
I don't need to get punched in the head for trying to get money from my brother's stuff.
Tell Mike to scoop me up right away
Tell Mike to come pick me up immediately.
And it's Faygo and neden hoes all day"
We'll be drinking Faygo and having sex with these girls all day long.
Fuck yeah, I throw my Pro Winds on my feet
I put on my Pro Winds shoes.
Lock the house, and wait for em in the street
I lock up my house and wait for my friends in the street.
I wish I had a piece of gum or something fuck
I wish I had gum or something to freshen my breath.
My mouth still kind of tastes grapenuts
My mouth still tastes like the Grapenuts cereal I ate earlier.
Here they come, nope, wasn't them
A car comes, but it's not my friends.
Seems like the same car's driving by again
The same car seems to be driving by again.
It pulls up, "hey man, you're outta luck"
The car pulls up and someone tells me I'm out of luck.
What, what ya say man
What did you say?
(gunshot)
A gunshot is fired.
Fuck
An expression of frustration and disbelief.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH BRUCE, JOSEPH UTSLER, MIKE E. CLARK
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