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.
Kickin' Kickin'
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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It's spite, I was born a ninja warrior and I have to prove myself to all ninjas that I'm the best around
Then you've got to defeat me first
Sure
Ke-yah I'm a ninja master kickin' kickin'
Ninjitsu hya-tah ke-yah kickin' kickin'
Soon to be a shogun master kickin' kickin'
Black gi, black mask, nunchucks
Ninja, round kick all you dumb fucks
Built like a dumpster, balance on chopsticks
Backflips, dive rolls, dope dropkicks
Kick fast, cross face, whiplash
Knocked out cold you seen a quick flash
Legs busy as fuck like mr. Crabs feet
Ninja suits me roundhouse feet
Ke-yah I'm a ninja master kickin' kickin'
Ninjitsu hya-tah ke-yah kickin' kickin'
Soon to be a shogun master kickin' kickin'
Ninjitsu hya-tah ke-yah kickin' kickin'
No master, self taught outlaw
5 right feet to the jaw ain't a south paw
Quick kick turn your head like its a thick chick
Knock an eyeball out like u slick Rick
Take the right side of my foot and place it
Where your teeth was let u taste it
Rapidly before your back hits three
You get punched slapped smacked and kicked with a quick
Ke-yah I'm a ninja master kickin' kickin'
Ninjitsu hya-tah ke-yah kickin' kickin'
Soon to be a shogun master kickin' kickin'
Ninjitsu hya-tah ke-yah kickin' kickin'
Claw to the neck chop to the skull
Go for the rest I'm dropping them all
Paw to a jaw fall to a crawl
Shadow up on the wall was all that he saw
Rang neck Pom slice kill em
Finish my bowl of rice
Assassination you know the price
Shitow like dolemite
Attack in the dark like poltergeist
Pressing your luck like roll the dice
And come back bloody when I hold the mic
Ninjas creeping a colder night
Kickin' kickin' lunatic in
Skin a chicken kick your dick in
Inflicted pain wicked game Ninjitsu shit it's
Ke-yah I'm a ninja master kickin' kickin'
Ninjitsu hya-tah ke-yah kickin' kickin'
Soon to be a shogun master kickin' kickin'
Ninjitsu hya-tah ke-yah kickin' kickin'
Inflicted
The lyrics to "Kickin' Kickin'" by Insane Clown Posse describe the persona of a skilled and ruthless ninja warrior. The singer challenges anyone who questions or challenges their abilities as a ninja. They assert that they were born a ninja warrior and they need to prove themselves to other ninjas. The lyrics contain references to various techniques of martial arts and describe the ninja's physical attributes, including their black gi, black mask, nunchucks, and their ability to perform acrobatic maneuvers like backflips, dive rolls, and roundhouse kicks. The ninja is self-taught and has five right feet, suggesting that they are equally skilled with both feet. The lyrics describe the ninja's ability to knock out opponents with rapid and powerful kicks and punches.
Line by Line Meaning
Why must u challenge me?
I am a born ninja warrior, hence it is always in my nature to prove my worth to other ninjas. So, why are you challenging me?
It's spite, I was born a ninja warrior and I have to prove myself to all ninjas that I'm the best around
I have an inbred ninja trait of proving my superiority to all other ninjas. So, my challenge is nothing personal, just my natural tendency.
Then you've got to defeat me first
If you want to prove yourself superior to me, then you have to defeat me first.
Ke-yah I'm a ninja master kickin' kickin'
This phrase is an onomatopoeic representation of the sound made while performing quick, flashy kicks as a ninja.
Ninjitsu hya-tah ke-yah kickin' kickin'
This phrase is a representation of martial arts moves & kicks that are used in Ninjitsu. It again makes use of onomatopoeic sounds to emphasize the impact of the move.
Soon to be a shogun master kickin' kickin'
I am going to master this art to an extent that I will be promoted to 'shogun', a high-ranking military commander in ancient Japan.
Black gi, black mask, nunchucks
As a ninja, I wear a black outfit called 'gi' along with a black mask to stay hidden. I also use 'nunchucks', a traditional weapon consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or rope.
Ninja, round kick all you dumb fucks
As a master of Ninjitsu, I am unbeatable and can take down anyone with my tricks and kicks. Those who mess with me are considered 'dumb fucks'.
Built like a dumpster, balance on chopsticks
As a ninja, I am agile and can balance on thin things like 'chopsticks' with ease. The phrase 'built like a dumpster' might imply my body build or my toughness to withstand pain.
Backflips, dive rolls, dope dropkicks
I am a master of acrobatics and can even perform moves like backflip, dive roll, or a powerful 'dropkick' blow with ease.
Kick fast, cross face, whiplash
My kicks are incredibly fast and can hit you in the blink of an eye. 'Cross face' and 'whiplash' are moves that can cause severe damage to the opponent.
Knocked out cold you seen a quick flash
My blows hit hard enough to make you black out in an instant, and all you might remember is a quick flash of attack.
Legs busy as fuck like mr. Crabs feet
My legs are always on the move, as if they belong to 'Mr. Crabs', a character known for his fast-paced movements in the animated show 'SpongeBob SquarePants'.
Ninja suits me roundhouse feet
Being a ninja, I am perfect at executing the 'roundhouse' kick move with my feet.
No master, self-taught outlaw
I am not anybody's student but am a self-taught ninja who has mastered the art of Ninjitsu. Hence, I am a renegade, an 'outlaw'.
5 right feet to the jaw ain't a south paw
I am not a 'south paw,' a term referring to people who use their left hand and leg as their dominant limbs. Instead, I am right-handed and can hit you five times in the jaw with my right leg.
Quick kick turn your head like its a thick chick
My quick kick can spin your head around in a way that it feels like you are looking at a 'thick chick,' which probably means someone with a voluptuous body.
Knock an eyeball out like u slick Rick
My kicks are precise enough to knock your eyeball out, and the phrase references the rapper 'Slick Rick' who wore his patch over his eye after it was injured during a fight.
Take the right side of my foot and place it where your teeth was let u taste it
I have perfect control over my leg and can even place it where your teeth were before I kicked them out. The line is a threat to make you taste your own blood.
Rapidly before your back hits three
I can hit you with lightning speed, and you won't even know what hit you before your back hits the ground for the third time.
You get punched slapped smacked and kicked with a quick
My quick movements involve multiple actions, like punching, slapping, and kicking, which can take down my opponent quickly.
Claw to the neck chop to the skull
I am skilled enough to inflict scratches with my claws on your neck or chop through your skull.
Go for the rest I'm dropping them all
Once I start attacking, I won't stop until I take on all my opponents and drop them with my skills.
Paw to a jaw fall to a crawl
I can hit your jaw hard enough to make you fall down and crawl towards your defeat.
Shadow up on the wall was all that he saw
I am a master of stealth, and all my opponent can see is my shadow up on the wall before I attack them.
Rang neck Pom slice kill em
This might refer to using a 'katana', a traditional Japanese sword, to swiftly slice and kill someone with a clean stroke.
Finish my bowl of rice
I am so efficient in knocking down my opponents that I can finish my meal of rice while they lie defeated.
Assassination you know the price
As a ninja, my art involves assassination, and this line highlights the dangerous price someone has to pay for messing with me.
Shitow like dolemite
This might refer to 'Shuto', a karate technique of striking with the side of the hand or a knife hand, and 'Dolemite', a blaxploitation film where the lead character was also good at fighting.
Attack in the dark like poltergeist
My ninja skills enable me to attack even in the dark, like a ghostly 'poltergeist'.
Pressing your luck like roll the dice
If you want to mess with me, you are essentially playing a game of chance like rolling the dice. And trust me, you could lose badly.
And come back bloody when I hold the mic
Even when I perform on the stage, I hold the mic like a weapon, which means I am always ready to spill blood in either way.
Ninjas creeping a colder night
As a group of ninjas, we move stealthily in cold and dark nights.
Kickin' kickin' lunatic in
The repeated line represents that a crazy lunatic who is not afraid of anyone and is always ready to 'kick' is in this place.
Skin a chicken kick your dick in
This phrase might imply that I can skin a chicken skillfully, and if someone tries to mess with me, I can use my expertise in kicking to hit them hard in their most vulnerable spot.
Inflicted pain wicked game Ninjitsu shit it's
With my Ninjitsu skills, I can inflict an incredible amount of excruciating pain to my opponents. This is a wicked game, and I am the master of it.
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