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.
Rainbows and Stuff
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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Oh, we all have somebody special
This is for you
I like ice cream, cherry pie
And lemonade with summer breeze
I like rainbows, leafy trails
And puppy dogs with bumble bees
I like cotton candy gum
And bumper cars and carnivals
Golden skies and hazel eyes
And sand in-between my toes
But, something tells me that I hate you
Something tells me I must kill you
You ain't shit but a slutty ass mother fucking slut you fuckin whore.
I fuckin' hate you
I like birthday candle cakes
And titty shakes with silicone
Secret whispers and ? sister
And apple dips, gingerbread homes
Faygo chills, they give me thrills
And NyQuil pills they make me sleep
Hershey kisses and heppy misses is something so bliss, but yet all the while
Somethin' tells me that I hate you,
Somethin' tells me I must kill you
Suck my fuckin' dick, fuck off,
go fuck yourself you fuckin' ass little bitch.
Come on come on bitch, come on come on come on come on bitch I fuckin' hate you
Come on come on bitch come on come on
I like shaggy, he's my friend
I like his mom 'cause she's nice to me
Thank you J I like you too
Well it's OK, we're family
Raver chicks and kung fu flicks
And sugar sticks like lolly pop
All these things happiness brings
But my hatred for you don't stop, bitch
Something tells me that I hate you
Something tells me I must kill you
Something tells me that I hate you
Something tells me I must kill you
Bitch I fuckin' hate you I'll fuckin kill you
You selfish bitch
The lyrics of "Rainbows and Stuff" by Insane Clown Posse are paradoxical in nature; on one hand, they express love and appreciation for a variety of things ranging from ice cream and cherry pie to friendships, while on the other hand, they have a deep-rooted sense of hatred and desire for murder towards someone (presumably an ex-girlfriend or an ex-lover). The lyricist's favorite things are all things that bring him joy and happiness such as natural landscapes, sweet treats, and hanging out with friends, but he is inexplicably compelled to hate and kill this person.
The lyricist sings a list of the things he loves, such as shaggy, his friend's mom, cotton candy gum, and raver chicks, but interjects violently with verses of violent hatred and loathing towards the unknown recipient. The reasons for the hatred are not clear, but the lyrics are filled with violent threats, profanity, and sexual derogation. The lyrics show a stark contrast between love and hate, and the bitterness and rage that the hatred evokes is almost comically extreme in relation to the light, happy tone of the love song.
Line by Line Meaning
This one goes out to that special someone in my life
Dedicated to someone special in my life
Oh, we all have somebody special
Everyone has someone special in their life
This is for you
This is dedicated to you
I like ice cream, cherry pie
I enjoy sweet treats like ice cream and cherry pie
And lemonade with summer breeze
Refreshing lemonade on a breezy summer day is lovely
I like rainbows, leafy trails
Colorful rainbows and nature trails bring me joy
And puppy dogs with bumble bees
Cute dogs and busy bees make me happy
I like cotton candy gum
I enjoy chewing cotton candy gum
And bumper cars and carnivals
Thrilling rides and fun carnivals are enjoyable
Golden skies and hazel eyes
Beautiful golden skies and hazel eyes please me
And sand in-between my toes
Feeling sand between my toes is relaxing
But, something tells me that I hate you
Despite all these happy things, I feel like I hate you
Something tells me I must kill you
My hatred for you is so strong, I feel like I must kill you
You ain't shit but a slutty ass mother fucking slut you fuckin whore.
You are nothing but a promiscuous worthless person
I fuckin' hate you
I really hate you
I like birthday candle cakes
I enjoy birthday cakes with candles
And titty shakes with silicone
I appreciate fake breast massages
Secret whispers and ? sister
Whispering secrets with someone close or a special someone
And apple dips, gingerbread homes
I like having apple dips and gingerbread house parties
Faygo chills, they give me thrills
Drinking Faygo gives me an exciting rush
And NyQuil pills they make me sleep
NyQuil pills help me sleep
Hershey kisses and heppy misses is something so bliss, but yet all the while
Having Hershey kisses and fond memories are great, but my hatred for you persists
Somethin' tells me that I hate you,
I have a feeling that I hate you
Suck my fuckin' dick, fuck off,
Insulting and vulgar comment
go fuck yourself you fuckin' ass little bitch.
Another vulgar insult
Come on come on bitch, come on come on come on come on bitch I fuckin' hate you
Repeatedly telling the person they hate them in vulgar language
I like shaggy, he's my friend
I like my friend Shaggy
I like his mom 'cause she's nice to me
I like Shaggy's mom because she's friendly to me
Thank you J I like you too
Thanking J and saying they like them too
Well it's OK, we're family
Saying it's okay because they're family
Raver chicks and kung fu flicks
Enjoying raver girls and kung fu movies
And sugar sticks like lolly pop
Sweet candy sticks like lollipops are delicious
All these things happiness brings
All these things bring happiness
But my hatred for you don't stop, bitch
Despite this happiness, their hatred for the person doesn't stop
Bitch I fuckin' hate you I'll fuckin kill you
Vulgarly stating how much they hate the person and threatening to kill them
You selfish bitch
Insulting the person by calling them a selfish bitch
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH BRUCE, MIKE E. CLARK, WILLIAM DAIL
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