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.
Marsh Lagoon
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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Then why does it suck so much to be Eric Ritter today?
I'm like the captain of the football team
And every girl who's someone in my school, they want to suck my dick or sleep with me
I get big props, and high fives
For them quarter back sneaks from the 30 yard line
I never fuck with drugs, I only drink for the buzz
I can handle my liquor, and my daddy is a judge
But what about the prom queen?
It's been at least two weeks since she's been heard from or seen
Susan Casada, her momma is a lawyer and her daddy is a doctor
Her picture's in my locker
Her body's in the lagoon, underneath the lily pads
Glow from the moon, dark watery tomb
Consumed the body, then pulled her below
I wrapped her in my letterman coat and slit her throat
Then I let go
Loudest splash I ever heard
And from that day forward I haven't spoken a word
And from that day forward I haven't spoken a word
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
The marsh lagoon
So many want to dump their dead in here
Only the water
Only the waters know what stories they bare
My name's not important
You never thought you'd see the day when you would see me again
But now I caught you
I've been abused, confused but uplifted
So I choose to keep this inside but that shifted to a hate that'd keep me alive
Until your heart stops
Then padlock your time box and dropped it in a black marsh
To hell and back is where my mind has been
And once upon a time I had a friend I thought I really could confide in
Flashbacks of the touching
Uncomfortable feeling
Can't sleep much at night
I'm crawling the ceiling
Got me feeling like I'm sick and depressed
Cause everybody that I told, they just laid it to rest
But now I'm twenty five
And I'm sick of all the talking
Now I'm stalking you, waiting by the door that you'll be walking through
No disguise so you can recognize my face
And all the shame and disgrace will be the reason I dismantle you
I handle you like a candle
Break you in half and then I laugh at you
Soak you in gas and make you flammable
I burned the body and I gathered the ash
And then I sprinkle the lagoon every time I get the chance
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
I got dark secrets
Eventually I told everybody
One day I'ma snap and leave a crime scene bloody
But they only think I'm playing
I'm just a Dave from Donut Hut
They always like "What up Dave Nut?" when I show up
But that doesn't really bother me I suppose
Yet there's a darkness inside of me
Which eagerly grows
When I was younger I murdered off some neighborhood squirrels
And this abandoned garage was like my own private world
Now it's "Honey, I had a bad dream again"
I'm tripping
Demons eating me alive and burning within
I gotta feed it
I roll down another dark street
I'm trying to find something alive so I can smother out it's heartbeat
I'm thinking a hooker
You think I'm bullshitting?
I reach for my leathers, but I only find my wife's mittens in the glove box
Circle some blocks
I pick the chick up, I let her suck the dick up, before I cut her neck up
She kicked for a minute, not putting much in it
I never thought I'd get this mad
I'm glad I did it, I admit it
Feel so much better, a neck wetter, a throat shredder
I got blood on my sweater and I better not get a head, of myself
The first matter is disposal of the body
I found the perfect spot out past my Uncle Marty's
It's some hidden lagoon where it be dark all the time
I dumped her there and got on with mine
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
Only the trees
Only the fish
Only the bugs
And only the water
Truly really know
What happened that night
When right went wrong
That's how they got there
[Chorus repeats till the end]
The lyrics to Insane Clown Posse's "Marsh Lagoon" tell the story of Eric Ritter, a popular high school quarterback who seems to have it all - except for his dark secret. He has murdered the prom queen, Susan Casada, and dumped her body in the lagoon. The haunting music and violent, bloody lyrics serve to highlight the disturbed thoughts and actions of Eric, who feels that nobody understands him, and perhaps nobody ever will. The lagoon serves as the site of Eric's sins, with only the water, trees, fish, and bugs knowing the true story of what happened that fateful night.
The song delves into themes of isolation, violence, and internal turmoil, as Eric struggles with the guilt of his actions and the realization that his dark secret will never truly leave him. The lyrics are both disturbing and captivating, placing the listener directly in Eric's disturbed mindset.
Line by Line Meaning
If everything is going my way
Even though everything seems to be going well for me, there's someone for whom it isn't
Then why does it suck so much to be Eric Ritter today?
Eric Ritter is not doing well for some reason
I'm like the captain of the football team
I'm the most popular guy in school
And every girl who's someone in my school, they want to suck my dick or sleep with me
All the popular girls in my school are interested in me sexually
I get big props, and high fives
I get lots of praise and congratulations for my achievements
For them quarter back sneaks from the 30 yard line
Especially for my good moves on the football field
I never fuck with drugs, I only drink for the buzz
I don't do drugs, but I drink to get drunk
I can handle my liquor, and my daddy is a judge
I can drink well and my dad is a judge, so I feel safe
And he looks out for me
My dad protects me
But what about the prom queen?
What about Susan Casada, who is popular and attractive?
It's been at least two weeks since she's been heard from or seen
Susan Casada has been missing for two weeks
Susan Casada, her momma is a lawyer and her daddy is a doctor
Susan Casada comes from a wealthy and successful family
Her picture's in my locker
I have a photo of her in my locker
Her body's in the lagoon, underneath the lily pads
I killed Susan Casada and dumped her body in the marsh lagoon
Glow from the moon, dark watery tomb
There is a spooky, eerie atmosphere around the lagoon at night
Consumed the body, then pulled her below
Something in the lagoon ate Susan Casada's body and dragged it underwater
I wrapped her in my letterman coat and slit her throat
I killed Susan Casada and used my jacket to wrap her body
Then I let go
I dropped Susan Casada's body in the lagoon
Loudest splash I ever heard
I heard a loud noise when Susan Casada's body hit the water
And from that day forward I haven't spoken a word
I have become silent about my crime
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
The marsh lagoon has seen many dark secrets and stories of death
My name's not important
I don't want to reveal my identity
You never thought you'd see the day when you would see me again
You didn't expect to hear from me after what I did
But now I caught you
I have found you and I'm going to get revenge
I've been abused, confused but uplifted
I have had a tough life, but I have found a way to feel better
So I choose to keep this inside but that shifted to a hate that'd keep me alive
I used to keep my feelings to myself, but now my anger keeps me going
Until your heart stops
I will harm you until you die
Then padlock your time box and dropped it in a black marsh
I will kill you and hide the evidence in the lagoon
To hell and back is where my mind has been
I have been through tough times and have violent thoughts
And once upon a time I had a friend I thought I really could confide in
I used to have a friend I trusted, but not anymore
Flashbacks of the touching
I have traumatic memories of abuse
Uncomfortable feeling
I feel uneasy and disturbed
Can't sleep much at night
I have trouble sleeping due to my negative thoughts
I'm crawling the ceiling
I am so stressed and anxious that I feel like I am climbing the walls
Got me feeling like I'm sick and depressed
I feel mentally ill and unhappy
Cause everybody that I told, they just laid it to rest
Nobody believed or cared when I tried to tell them about my problems
But now I'm twenty five
I am older and still feeling angry and upset
And I'm sick of all the talking
I am tired of trying to talk about my problems
Now I'm stalking you, waiting by the door that you'll be walking through
I am following you and planning to attack you when you leave your house
No disguise so you can recognize my face
I don't need to wear a disguise, because you will know who I am
And all the shame and disgrace will be the reason I dismantle you
I will harm you and blame you for making me feel ashamed and guilty
I handle you like a candle
I will hold and control you like a candle
Break you in half and then I laugh at you
I will hurt you and find it amusing
Soak you in gas and make you flammable
I will douse you in gasoline and make it easier to burn you
I burned the body and I gathered the ash
I burned a previous victim's body and collected the remains
And then I sprinkle the lagoon every time I get the chance
I dump the ashes in the lagoon regularly
Only the trees
The trees around the lagoon
Only the fish
The fish in the lagoon
Only the bugs
The insects in and around the lagoon
And only the water
The water of the lagoon
Truly really know
Are the only ones who truly understand what happened
What happened that night
The events that led to Susan Casada's death
When right went wrong
When something terrible happened
That's how they got there
The lagoon is where victims are dumped
[Chorus repeats till the end]
The marsh lagoon is a place where people hide their dark secrets and commit murders
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Written by: JOSEPH BRUCE
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