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.
Mr Rotten Treats
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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Um anybody else have another
Halloween story they'de like to share with the class?
I have another one. Well you have just told your story J
So what bitch, you sit here every day and tell stories
I'll tell a story in this mutha fucka
See he doesn't want me to tell my story
'cause he knows my story, it's about Mr. Rotten Treats
They don't tell you about him though
Long ago they all killed Mr. Rotten Treats
They're scared that you'll talk about 'em, they're scared that
He'll come back from the dead, they're all scared
he'll cut your fuckin' ass
Welcome too, the other side
that's what they told me when I died
I was stabbed in the head
Look what ya done dead
All the blood bleed, one juggalo dead
It was a cold, dark, scary Halloween
So my neighbors and my people,
they didn't really like me right?
So they came and burn down my world
Just because I like to murder their boys and girls
It was the Halloween I never ment to harm no one
I thought you were supposed to murder it was all in fun
I see the monsters and the gobblins I'm a killer to
But then they call me sick so what was I supposed to do?
I come back from the other side
I come for the people that took away my life
Trick or treat bitch, my dead body speaks
You tricked me now it's only right
that you try my rotten treats
Trick or treat, trick or treat
Watch as the dead man walks the street (2x)
Mr. Rotten Treats got all the good shit
over hereboys and girls, I got balls freshly
picked form Detroits biggest nutsacks, I got
Milky bar with the delicious razor blade filling
I got fudge freshly packed from the worlds rarest fudge packer
Must return to the other side
But not before I take these bitches on a murder ride
Murder go round the dead body clown
Put the treats in your mouth, and swish it around
Excuse me little boy, but is your daddy home?
Thank you sonny here's a little treat now run along
Hey buddy, you thought I was dead, man
You probably stuffed the fuckin' shank in my head
It was the Halloween I never ment to harm no one
I thought you were supposed to murder it was all in fun
I see the monsters and the gobblins I'm a killer to
But then they call me sick so what was I supposed to do?
I send you to the other side
Your buddies and your neighbors can come along for the ride
Weak bitches, you thought that you had me beat
But this aolloween I'm commin back with my Rotten Treats
Trick or treat, trick or treat
Watch as the dead man walks the street (2x)
Mr. Rotten Treats runs this bitch, bitch, I got
Fried titty nipples, sweet acid drops, sweet
chocolate coverd nipple nuggets with the fresh creamy
shit filling, ask about my bitch she loves my
cookie dough nut dribbles
Trick or treat? (Trick)
Trick or treat? (Trick)
It was the halloween I never ment to harm no one
I thought that you were supposed to murder it was all in fun
I seen the monsters and the gobblins I'm a killer too
But then they call me sick so what was I supposed to do?
Welcome to the other side
(Trick or treat)
(Trick or treat, trick or treat
Watch as the dead man walks the street)
[Repeated several times]
The song "Mr. Rotten Treats" by Insane Clown Posse tells the story of a man who, after being killed on Halloween night, comes back to seek revenge on those who burned down his world. He refers to himself as Mr. Rotten Treats and offers trick-or-treaters his unique and deadly treats, such as balls freshly picked from Detroit's biggest nutsacks and fudge packed from the world's rarest fudge packer. Mr. Rotten Treats speaks about how he never meant to harm anyone and thought that murder was only a part of the Halloween fun. He also claims that he is like the monsters and goblins, and people call him sick, so he had no other choice than to be what he is.
The lyrics describe the dark and morbid world of Halloween, where death and violence are celebrated. The song talks about how people indulge in murder and scare tactics during Halloween and try to escape the consequences by killing those who might expose them. Even though Mr. Rotten Treats never meant to harm anyone, he had no choice but to become what people expect of him.
In summary, the song paints a bleak picture of Halloween, where people indulge in violence and murder as fun activities. Mr. Rotten Treats is a reflection of the darker side of humanity, where a person can become what they are expected to be due to societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Um well J that was an interesting Halloween Story
A group of people are sharing Halloween stories and one person has just finished sharing a story.
Um anybody else have another Halloween story they'de like to share with the class?
Another person in the group asks if anyone else has a Halloween story to share.
I have another one. Well you have just told your story J
Someone else in the group has a Halloween story to share, but J interrupts them and reminds them that they just finished sharing a story.
So what bitch, you sit here every day and tell stories
The person who was interrupted by J takes offense to the interruption and tells J they tell stories all the time as well.
I'll tell a story in this mutha fucka
The person who was interrupted insists they will tell a story anyway.
See he doesn't want me to tell my story 'cause he knows my story, it's about Mr. Rotten Treats
The person who was interrupted explains that J knows their story is about Mr. Rotten Treats, so he doesn't want them to tell it.
All your parentes know my story too
The person who was interrupted tells J that their parents also know the story of Mr. Rotten Treats.
They don't tell you about him though
The person who was interrupted explains that their parents don't share the story of Mr. Rotten Treats with them.
Long ago they all killed Mr. Rotten Treats
The person who was interrupted shares that Mr. Rotten Treats was killed by their parents a long time ago.
They're scared that you'll talk about 'em, they're scared that He'll come back from the dead, they're all scared he'll cut your fuckin' ass
The person who was interrupted explains that their parents are afraid that they will reveal the story of Mr. Rotten Treats, and they worry that he will come back and attack them.
Welcome too, the other side that's what they told me when I died
The story of Mr. Rotten Treats is being told from his perspective after he has already died.
I was stabbed in the head Look what ya done dead
Mr. Rotten Treats was killed by someone who stabbed him in the head, and he is now dead.
All the blood bleed, one juggalo dead
Mr. Rotten Treats describes the gory scene of his death and mentions that he was a juggalo.
It was a cold, dark, scary Halloween
The night that Mr. Rotten Treats was killed was Halloween, and it was a scary night.
So my neighbors and my people, they didn't really like me right?
Mr. Rotten Treats shares that his neighbors and other people he knew didn't like him very much.
So they came and burn down my world Just because I like to murder their boys and girls
Mr. Rotten Treats suggests that his neighbors and other people burned down his house and killed him as revenge for his habit of murdering children.
I thought you were supposed to murder it was all in fun
Mr. Rotten Treats justifies his behavior, saying he thought it was all in fun to murder people on Halloween.
I see the monsters and the gobblins I'm a killer to But then they call me sick so what was I supposed to do?
Mr. Rotten Treats sees himself as a monster who kills people on Halloween, but he questions why he is considered sick for doing so.
Your buddies and your neighbors can come along for the ride
Mr. Rotten Treats is inviting the people who killed him to come along on a ride to the other side with him.
Trick or treat bitch, my dead body speaks You tricked me now it's only right that you try my rotten treats
Mr. Rotten Treats is seeking revenge on the people who killed him and he wants them to try his rotten treats.
Mr. Rotten Treats got all the good shit over here boys and girls, I got balls freshly picked form Detroits biggest nutsacks, I got Milky bar with the delicious razor blade filling, I got fudge freshly packed from the worlds rarest fudge packer
Mr. Rotten Treats is describing the gross and dangerous treats he has to offer, including balls picked from the largest nutsacks in Detroit and razor blade-filled Milky bars.
But not before I take these bitches on a murder ride Murder go round the dead body clown Put the treats in your mouth, and swish it around
Mr. Rotten Treats plans to take the people who killed him on a murder ride before he departs for the other side.
Excuse me little boy, but is your daddy home? Thank you sonny here's a little treat now run along Hey buddy, you thought I was dead, man You probably stuffed the fuckin' shank in my head
Mr. Rotten Treats is targeting children and pretending to give them treats before revealing he is actually dead and seeking revenge on those who killed him.
Mr. Rotten Treats runs this bitch, bitch, I got Fried titty nipples, sweet acid drops, sweet chocolate coverd nipple nuggets with the fresh creamy shit filling, ask about my bitch she loves my cookie dough nut dribbles
Mr. Rotten Treats boasts about the disgusting treats he has to offer and tells everyone that his partner likes his cookie dough nut dribbles.
It was the halloween I never ment to harm no one I thought that you were supposed to murder it was all in fun I seen the monsters and the gobblins I'm a killer too But then they call me sick so what was I supposed to do?
Mr. Rotten Treats repeats his justification for murdering people on Halloween and questions why he is considered sick for doing so.
Welcome to the other side (Trick or treat) (Trick or treat, trick or treat Watch as the dead man walks the street)
The song ends with Mr. Rotten Treats welcoming the listener to the other side and repeating the phrase 'trick or treat' several times.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH BRUCE, MIKE E. CLARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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