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.
Lil' Somethin' Somethin'
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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Well I've heard about those parties, they're immoral.
Mr. Jackson, I thought you were respectable gentlemen.
Now, don't give me that respectable gentlement bullshit,
you little bitch."
Mr. Jackson?
"Now, stop playing dumb, you dizzy cunt."
Then come out to play with me
[Shaggy 2 Dope]
Hey, what's up, I'm new in town
I work for the circus, Shaggy the Clown
Anyway, ole girl, I seen you around
I guess I'm trying to say that I wanna be down, hey
We had ice cream, sat in the park
I walked her all the way home when it got dark
She took me inside and when the door shut
Next thing ya know I had my nuts in her butt, hey
[Violent J]
I wanna bitch whose down to f**k right away
And even does my homies if it's okay
A little bitch that's down for a quicky
I love chicky chicky, I ain't being picky though
So you might be a little bit fat
You might even stink a bit, I don't mind that
Even if you don't f**k on the first date
Just put my nuts in your mouth and I'll stay
[Shaggy 2 Dope]
I need a girl who just don't give a f**k
So, I'm caught strokin' her mom, I mean, so what
A little skins here and there, ain't nothing
I just need a bitch whose down with a lil somthin somthin
[Chorus (2x)]
Hey baby, I heard you like to freak
Then come out to play with me
[Violent J]
My name's Violent J, so I can't f**k around
Who's the dirtiest bitch in the whole town
There she go, she workin' at Dairy Queen
Bitch couldn't be a day over fifteen
So I do her in the butt like that
I hit it so quick, I made her butt-cheeks clap, haha
Why wait around till she gets married
'cause I'm ready as long as the neden's hairy
[Shaggy 2 Dope]
Tootsie-tootsie pumpkin pie
Looks like ya got nut in your eye
My fault, I didn't notice, you was still there
Now go and wash that shit out your hair, bitch
I need a girl not afraid to bone
Even if her mommas and pops is still home
And if her daddy suddenly walks in
He just might see me my nuts on his daughter's chin
[Violent J]
Everybody in the hood says that you're easy
You look a little cracked out, a little sleasy
You're a basehead, baby, you ain't shit
I'm still down if you down for a lil somthin somthin
A lil somthin somthin
[Chorus (2x)]
[2x]
Bitch let me hit, I won't be long
As soon as I nut, I'm gone
[Chorus (3x)]
The lyrics to Insane Clown Posse's song Lil' Somethin' Somethin' display the degrading and objectifying attitudes towards women. The song promotes the idea of casual sex and how women are just objects to fulfill men's desires. The opening lines of the song show a conversation where the singer is being questioned about his immoral behavior towards women. Instead of feeling guilt or remorse, he responds aggressively and disrespectfully towards the person trying to hold him accountable.
As the song progresses, two men, presumably the Insane Clown Posse themselves, talk about the type of women they want. They want someone who is willing and easy; it does not matter to them how she looks or smells. They even joke about having sex with a minor who works at a Dairy Queen, showcasing their lack of morality and respect. The lyrics are vulgar and demeaning, and they add to the existing societal issue of sexism and the objectification of women.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr. Jackson, what are you talking about?
Violent J is confronting someone named Mr. Jackson about a rumor he heard and wants to know what it's about.
Well I've heard about those parties, they're immoral.
Mr. Jackson tells Violent J that he heard about some immoral parties.
Mr. Jackson, I thought you were respectable gentlemen.
Violent J questions Mr. Jackson's credibility as a respectable gentleman.
Now, don't give me that respectable gentlement bullshit,
you little bitch.
Violent J calls out Mr. Jackson for not acting like a respectable gentleman and insults him.
Now, stop playing dumb, you dizzy cunt.
Violent J continues to insult Mr. Jackson and accuse him of playing dumb.
Hey baby, I heard you like to freak
The song shifts to talking about wanting a girl who is open to sexually freaky acts.
Then come out to play with me
The singer invites the girl to come be with him.
Hey, what's up, I'm new in town
Shaggy 2 Dope introduces himself as new to town.
I work for the circus, Shaggy the Clown
Shaggy 2 Dope tells the girl he works for the circus as a clown.
Anyway, ole girl, I seen you around
Shaggy 2 Dope tells the girl he has seen her before.
I guess I'm trying to say that I wanna be down, hey
Shaggy 2 Dope expresses his interest in being close with the girl.
We had ice cream, sat in the park
Shaggy 2 Dope describes a date they went on.
I walked her all the way home when it got dark
Shaggy 2 Dope describes how he walked the girl home after their date.
She took me inside and when the door shut
Shaggy 2 Dope tells what happened when they got inside her home.
Next thing ya know I had my nuts in her butt, hey
Shaggy 2 Dope brags about having anal sex with the girl.
I wanna bitch whose down to f**k right away
Violent J expresses his desire for a girl who is ready to have sex right away.
And even does my homies if it's okay
Violent J wants a girl who will have sex with his friends too.
A little bitch that's down for a quicky
Violent J wants a girl who is up for a quick sexual encounter.
I love chicky chicky, I ain't being picky though
Violent J enjoys sex, but is not too picky with his partners.
So you might be a little bit fat
Violent J is fine with a girl who might be overweight.
You might even stink a bit, I don't mind that
Violent J doesn't mind if the girl he is with has an unpleasant odor.
Even if you don't f**k on the first date
Violent J is okay with waiting for sex to happen.
Just put my nuts in your mouth and I'll stay
Violent J wants oral sex as an alternative to actual sex.
I need a girl who just don't give a f**k
Shaggy 2 Dope wants a girl who is carefree and open-minded.
So, I'm caught strokin' her mom, I mean, so what
Shaggy 2 Dope is okay with engaging in sexual acts with a girl's mother.
A little skins here and there, ain't nothing
Shaggy 2 Dope doesn't mind having casual sex.
I just need a bitch whose down with a lil somthin somthin
Shaggy 2 Dope wants a girl who is up for casual sexual encounters.
My name's Violent J, so I can't f**k around
Violent J is known for being violent and aggressive, so he can't mess around.
Who's the dirtiest bitch in the whole town
Violent J is looking for the dirtiest girl in town.
There she go, she workin' at Dairy Queen
Violent J sees a girl working at a Dairy Queen and is attracted to her.
Bitch couldn't be a day over fifteen
Violent J describes how young and underage the girl looks.
So I do her in the butt like that
Violent J immediately has anal sex with the girl.
I hit it so quick, I made her butt-cheeks clap, haha
Violent J brags about how fast and hard he had sex with the girl.
Why wait around till she gets married
Violent J doesn't want to wait for the girl to get married to have sex.
'cause I'm ready as long as the neden's hairy
Violent J is always ready to have sex and doesn't care about pubic hair.
Tootsie-tootsie pumpkin pie
Shaggy 2 Dope playfully sings a nonsense phrase.
Looks like ya got nut in your eye
Shaggy 2 Dope is implying he ejaculated in the girl's eye.
My fault, I didn't notice, you was still there
Shaggy 2 Dope is apologizing for not realizing the girl was still in the room.
Now go and wash that shit out your hair, bitch
Shaggy 2 Dope tells the girl to clean herself up.
I need a girl not afraid to bone
Shaggy 2 Dope wants a girl who is not hesitant to have sex.
Even if her mommas and pops is still home
Shaggy 2 Dope doesn't mind if the girl's parents are home while they have sex.
And if her daddy suddenly walks in
Shaggy 2 Dope is not concerned if the girl's father catches them having sex.
He just might see me my nuts on his daughter's chin
Shaggy 2 Dope is okay with the girl's father seeing him receiving oral sex from her daughter.
Everybody in the hood says that you're easy
Violent J has heard rumors that the girl is easy and has sex with many people.
You look a little cracked out, a little sleasy
Violent J insults the girl's appearance.
You're a basehead, baby, you ain't shit
Violent J insults the girl's drug use and says she is worthless.
I'm still down if you down for a lil somthin somthin
Violent J is still interested in having sex with the girl if she is willing.
Bitch let me hit, I won't be long
The singers are treating this woman like an object for their sexual pleasure.
As soon as I nut, I'm gone
They have no attachment to the women they have sex with and are ready to leave as soon as they finish.
[Chorus (3x)]
The chorus repeats the invitation for the girl to come out and play.
Contributed by Katherine D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wanderingsomewhere9111
I’m currently the age of 14 and my mom bumped this absolute masterpiece when I was the age of 10 and I’ve loved it ever since
@jamoandb8470
Weird
@MasterSethern
@@jamoandb8470 Agreed...
@frankgrimes7210
and thus the "finding ICP through your parents" cycle continues! I'm right there with you my man
@tjm11015
When this came out my friend's mom got pissed when I let him borrow the CD and told me that it was okay that my parents let ME listen to it, but she didn't want HER son listening to that filth. By the time the Great Milenko came out she was painting our faces up like Shaggy and Jay and took us trick or treating blasting the Great Milenko because she had become such a huge fan😈
@boxenrider7981
Your mom is cool as fuck! Ironically I introduced my step mom to ICP and she bumps them all the time.
@SiriuslyUriah
First ICP song I ever heard, at the ripe ol’ age of 10. My life’s been uphill ever since.
@NecesaryEvil
Uriah G 🤣⚰️💯🤘
@scottdowell620
13 when I heard this for the first time. first song I heard by icp lol instantly hooked
@scottdowell620
37 now lol go icp