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.
Sedatives
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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I like to suffocate people and bite their necks
They got me in a place that ain't like the rest
And all you gotta do is try to go for the neck
And it's sedatives...sedatives...like that
Slow down, color smear all around
Weird sounds, you in the mind of a clown
And a wicked one somehow spinnin' around
With sedatives.
[Shaggy 2 Dope]
Hangin' all out the neck from the IV
Sedatives for the lively
Study me, ask me, no answer
I'm cuttin' your neck first chance sir
[Violent J]
White walls, white floor, small rooms
After sedatives, they become ballrooms
Crows fly by my window slow
Headed that way but lookin' at me though
Sedatives.
Sedatives.
Sedative me.
Sedatives.
Sedative me.
Sedatives.
Sedatives.
Sedatives.
[Verse - Shaggy 2 Dope]
I'm an accident, human malfunction at best
And I'm lookin' at a scalpel diggin' into your chest
If I could only move, but them sedatives
You know they saving your life, them sedatives
Some of these other patients are strong as hell
Suffocating one creep took me long as hell
But I took his sedatives, well I thought they were sedatives
But they were only medatives.
[Violent J]
I fake pain, call 'em over and play dead
And yank a fistful of hair out the nurse lady's head
High on sedatives again, put me in a tiny place
Chin strap muzzle over my face
I threw a guy off the roof first day they admitted me
I was sedated, and that's when it hit me
The only time I'm at peace is when I ain't even there
God tell me, why the fuck am I here?
[Verse - Violent J]
I want a lobotomy, no shock therapy
Come clean me nurse, take care of me
I suffocated the last 2 they sent in alone
They had to stick me in the chest with a shot of methadone
Recreation time, wheel me to the courtyard
Four guards in white and they might be important
And the sky is blue and I can watch trees grow
Watch leaves flow, enjoy the sedative show
[Shaggy 2 Dope]
Well I even have my very own room these days
White straight jacket, padded walls and PJ's
But there's so many ways and every stunt I pull
I even slammed my own mouth down on the toilet bowl
For attention? maybe, not to mention a sedative
Heard one guy say "why even let it live?"
There's probably no sedatives in Hell
And that's the only reason I'm alive still!
[Violent J]
The Witch is everywhere and I can see that y'all
Stabbed one nurse in the neck with a straw
A plastic straw, yet flimsy and weak
But if you cork it with your thumb and hold it right..FREEEK!
The song "Sedatives" by Insane Clown Posse, featuring Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, is a twisted and disturbing depiction of life inside a mental institution. The lyrics are filled with graphic descriptions of violence and aggression, as the two rappers describe their desire to harm others and their own struggles with their mental health. They describe being strapped down and heavily sedated, feeling disconnected from reality and trapped in their own minds. The chorus of the song repeats the word "sedatives" over and over, giving the impression of a drugged-out haze that is impossible to escape.
Throughout the song, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope paint a vivid picture of life inside a mental institution. They describe the white walls and floors, small rooms, and the feeling of being trapped and powerless. They also hint at the mistreatment and abuse that may occur in such facilities, with references to suffocating people, biting necks, and yanking hair out of nurse's heads. The two rappers also struggle with their own mental health, with Violent J expressing a desire for a lobotomy and Shaggy 2 Dope slamming his own face into a toilet bowl for attention.
Overall, the song is a disturbing and unsettling look at the world inside a mental institution. It's a bleak and depressing song, and the rappers' lyrics are filled with pain and despair. However, it's also a powerful commentary on the way that we treat people with mental illness, and a reminder of the importance of compassion and understanding in these situations.
Line by Line Meaning
I like to suffocate people and bite their necks
I have an urge to harm others in violent ways.
They got me in a place that ain't like the rest
I am in an institutionalized setting where others are like me.
And all you gotta do is try to go for the neck
In this place, it is easy for someone to harm someone else.
And it's sedatives...sedatives...like that
The use of sedatives is a common way to keep us from harming ourselves or others.
Slow down, color smear all around
The sedatives slow everything down and make it blurry.
Weird sounds, you in the mind of a clown
The effects of the sedatives make everything seem strange and surreal.
And a wicked one somehow spinnin' around
It feels like there is a presence of evil in this place.
Wheel me down the hallway, arms strapped down
I am being taken from one place to another in restraints.
Hangin' all out the neck from the IV
I am hooked up to an IV drip that is hanging from my neck.
Sedatives for the lively
The sedatives are given to control those of us who are lively or aggressive.
Study me, ask me, no answer
I am being observed, but I don't know what anyone wants.
I'm cuttin' your neck first chance sir
If I had the chance, I would harm others in violent ways.
White walls, white floor, small rooms
The colorless environment seems sterile and oppressive.
After sedatives, they become ballrooms
The effects of the sedatives make everything seem different than it really is.
Crows fly by my window slow
I am confined in this place and cannot leave.
Headed that way but lookin' at me though
I feel like I am being watched and that something sinister is happening elsewhere.
I'm an accident, human malfunction at best
I feel like I was not meant to be here and that I am somehow broken.
And I'm lookin' at a scalpel diggin' into your chest
I imagine harming others in violent ways when I see medical instruments.
You know they saving your life, them sedatives
I understand that the sedatives are used to protect people from harm.
Some of these other patients are strong as hell
There are people here that are dangerous and have strength beyond what I imagined.
Suffocating one creep took me long as hell
I have had violent interactions with other patients despite the use of sedatives.
But they were only medatives.
Even though I imagined the sedatives to be harmful, they are not as strong as I thought.
I fake pain, call 'em over and play dead
I try to manipulate the staff to get their attention by pretending to be hurt.
And yank a fistful of hair out the nurse lady's head
When I get their attention, I use violent means to lash out.
The only time I'm at peace is when I ain't even there
I feel content only when I am not conscious or present in this place.
God tell me, why the fuck am I here?
I question my own existence and my place in the world.
I want a lobotomy, no shock therapy
I would do anything to not have these urges and to be free from this place.
Come clean me nurse, take care of me
I am seeking comfort and care from the staff, despite my violent tendencies.
But there's so many ways and every stunt I pull
Despite the sedatives, I still find ways to cause trouble and harm.
I even slammed my own mouth down on the toilet bowl
I will even harm myself in my attempts to lash out.
Heard one guy say "why even let it live?"
I feel like there are people who think I should not even exist.
There's probably no sedatives in Hell
I imagine that Hell is worse than this place, with no sedatives to control my urges.
The Witch is everywhere and I can see that y'all
I see an evil presence in this place that is everywhere.
Stabbed one nurse in the neck with a straw
I harm others in inventive and creative ways.
A plastic straw, yet flimsy and weak
Even the most innocuous object can be used as a weapon in this place.
But if you cork it with your thumb and hold it right..FREEEK!
Even something as simple as a straw can become terrifying when manipulated in the right way.
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