Sleepwalker
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics


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Welcome everyone
Nate it's good to see you back
People we have a new member today
I'd like you to meet him
He's gonna stand up and tell us
What's going on with him and
What he wants to change about himself
If you will
Ummm hello everybody
My name is Violent J
and I'm an axe murderer
(Hi Violent J)
Ok now remember we all have similar problems
And that's why we're all here
To help each other work them out
Well I just hope you guys don't think I'm crazy but uh
(Tell us, tell us, tell us, tell us)
Ok I will tell you if you don't tell no one else
Think I have a problem and I probably could use help
You know the midnight killer that's been all over TV
I'm not totally sure but I think it could be me
Something happens to me when I'm sleeping in the night
Wake up in my backyard with a shovel and a knife
Filling up a hole again I've dug up 32
I know all my dreams of murder probably all are true
I choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
Stab 'em (stab 'em)
Right
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
And sleep right through the night
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
Stab 'em (stab 'em)
Right
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
And sleep right through the night
I walk around my neighborhood in my slippers and my sweats
Snoring loud and mumbling steady squeezin necks
Never have to worry about traffic or the cops
All I have to do is stay away from donut shops
I remember napping time in kindegarten class
Wasn't quite a killer yet, I'd only beat some ass
Never very popular most kids would point and stare
That's why I bring the Nyquill and drink that shit right there
I choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
Stab 'em (stab 'em)
Right
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
And sleep right through the night
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
Stab 'em (stab 'em)
Right
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
And sleep right through the night
I think, well I hope it's like
All bigots and richies that I'm killing but
Probably an occasional innocent bystander every now and then
That's ok we all make mistakes
But are you absoutely sure that
It's even you doing these killings?
The more I think about it all I see that it could be
Everytime I meet a girl and bring her home with me
Wake up in the morning there's no sign of my sweetheart
Yet I see another hole is dug up in my yard
Denny's all night murders, and the Kinko's killing spree
Missing Sunday paper boys I can't believe it's me
I'm the only one from summer camp that made it home
Could this really be what's goin on?
Let me sleep on it
I choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
Stab 'em (stab 'em)
Right
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
And sleep right through the night
I choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
Stab 'em (stab 'em)
Right
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
And sleep right through the night
I choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
Stab 'em (stab 'em)
Right
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
And sleep right through the night
I choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
Stab 'em (stab 'em)
Right
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
And sleep right through the night
Ride around on possum back and eat with the racoons
Chirpin with the crickets naked underneath the moon
Every morning I wake up and check if I've been gone
Muddy boots, and Steak 'n Shake food wrappers on my lawn
I cannot imagine just to think what I have done
Sat there eating chili fries and slaughtered everyone
Tried to see a hypnotist to get inside my head
But woke up and found that bitch dead because
I choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
Stab 'em (stab 'em)
Right
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
And sleep right through the night
I choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
Stab 'em (stab 'em)
Right
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
And sleep right through the night
I choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
Stab 'em (stab 'em)
Right
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
And sleep right through the night
I choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
Stab 'em (stab 'em)
Right
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
And sleep right through the night
I choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)
Stab 'em (stab 'em)
Right
Choke 'em (choke 'em)
Kill 'em (kill 'em)




And sleep right through the night
I choke em (choke 'em)

Overall Meaning

The Insane Clown Posse's "Sleepwalker" is a chilling song that seems to be about a man named Violent J who may be a serial killer. The song begins with an introduction to a support group, where Violent J confesses that he thinks he might be the midnight killer. He describes waking up in his backyard with a shovel and a knife, having dug up 32 holes in total, and thinks his dreams of murder might be coming true. He admits to choking, killing, and stabbing people, all while remaining asleep. He walks around his neighborhood in slippers and sweats, snores, and mumbles while squeezing necks, and reminisces about violently acting out in kindergarten. Despite his claims of only targeting "bigots and richies," he acknowledges that some innocent bystanders may have been killed as well. Violent J wonders if it's even him who's committing these murders, and suggests he might not be the only one from summer camp who's taking lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Welcome everyone
The singer greets everyone in attendance.


Nate it's good to see you back
The singer welcomes Nate back specifically.


People we have a new member today
The singer informs the group of a new member.


I'd like you to meet him
The artist introduces the new member to the group.


He's gonna stand up and tell us
The new member will soon share his story with the group.


What's going on with him and
He will share what is happening with himself...


What he wants to change about himself
...and what changes he wants to make.


If you will
The artist requests the group's attention for the new member's story.


Ummm hello everybody
The new member greets the group nervously.


My name is Violent J
The new member introduces himself.


and I'm an axe murderer
The new member confesses to being an axe murderer.


(Hi Violent J)
The group greets Violent J despite his disturbing confession.


Ok now remember we all have similar problems
The singer reminds the group that they all struggle with something.


And that's why we're all here
They are gathered to support one another.


To help each other work them out
They aim to help each other overcome their struggles.


Well I just hope you guys don't think I'm crazy but uh
Violent J worries about being judged for his confession.


(Tell us, tell us, tell us, tell us)
The group encourages Violent J to share his story.


Ok I will tell you if you don't tell no one else
Violent J agrees to share his confession if the group keeps it a secret.


Think I have a problem and I probably could use help
Violent J admits that he struggles with a problem and may need assistance.


You know the midnight killer that's been all over TV
Violent J references a notorious killer in the media.


I'm not totally sure but I think it could be me
Violent J suspects that he may be the midnight killer.


Something happens to me when I'm sleeping in the night
Violent J explains that something occurs during his sleep.


Wake up in my backyard with a shovel and a knife
Violent J wakes up outside with questionable objects.


Filling up a hole again I've dug up 32
Violent J reveals that he has dug up 32 holes in his backyard.


I know all my dreams of murder probably all are true
Violent J assumes that his dreams of murder are accurate depictions of reality.


I walk around my neighborhood in my slippers and my sweats
Violent J shares that he wanders around his neighborhood wearing casual clothes.


Snoring loud and mumbling steady squeezin necks
Violent J snores loudly and speaks about 'squeezing' necks in his sleep.


Never have to worry about traffic or the cops
Violent J is not concerned about traffic or the police discovering him.


All I have to do is stay away from donut shops
Violent J's only concern is avoiding donut shops.


I remember napping time in kindegarten class
Violent J reminisces about kindergarten naps.


Wasn't quite a killer yet, I'd only beat some ass
Violent J reveals that he was violent, but not yet a killer in kindergarten.


Never very popular most kids would point and stare
Violent J was not well-liked in school and was often bullied.


That's why I bring the Nyquill and drink that shit right there
Violent J takes Nyquill to cope with his issues.


I think, well I hope it's like
Violent J has a hopeful explanation for his murders.


All bigots and richies that I'm killing but
Violent J believes he is only killing hateful and wealthy individuals.


Probably an occasional innocent bystander every now and then
Violent J admits that he may accidentally kill innocent people.


That's ok we all make mistakes
Violent J believes that making mistakes is part of being human.


But are you absoutely sure that
Someone questions if Violent J is actually the killer.


It's even you doing these killings?
The group wants to confirm the accuracy of his statement.


The more I think about it all I see that it could be
Violent J is uncertain but sees the possibility of being the killer.


Everytime I meet a girl and bring her home with me
Violent J realizes that every time he brings home a woman, she disappears.


Wake up in the morning there's no sign of my sweetheart
Violent J wakes up in the morning to realize his date is no longer present.


Yet I see another hole is dug up in my yard
Violent J observes that another hole is dug up in his backyard.


Denny's all night murders, and the Kinko's killing spree
Violent J references other mysterious murders in the area.


Missing Sunday paper boys I can't believe it's me
Violent J is surprised that he may have harmed innocent children.


I'm the only one from summer camp that made it home
Violent J reveals his gruesome history at summer camp.


Could this really be what's goin on?
Violent J wants to find the truth behind his situation.


Let me sleep on it
Violent J needs time to think about the situation.


Ride around on possum back and eat with the racoons
Violent J spends his days riding possums and interacting with raccoons.


Chirpin with the crickets naked underneath the moon
Violent J enjoys spending time with nature at night.


Every morning I wake up and check if I've been gone
Violent J isn't always aware of his whereabouts.


Muddy boots, and Steak 'n Shake food wrappers on my lawn
Evidence of his crimes is scattered around his home.


I cannot imagine just to think what I have done
Violent J cannot conceive of the full scale of his crimes.


Sat there eating chili fries and slaughtered everyone
Violent J reveals a disturbing scene of eating and murder.


Tried to see a hypnotist to get inside my head
Violent J attempted to seek professional help with his problems.


But woke up and found that bitch dead because
The hypnotist was found dead and the group wonders if it is related to Violent J's confession.


I choke 'em (choke 'em)
Violent J repeats his actions.


Kill 'em (kill 'em)
Violent J repeats his actions.


Stab 'em (stab 'em)
Violent J repeats his actions.


Right
The group repeats 'Right' in agreement.


And sleep right through the night
Violent J calmly sleeps after each of his murders.




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Comments from YouTube:

DjTheDon614

"Nate its good to see you back. OUUUAAAAHH!!"

LMAO gets me everytime!

INACTIVE CHANNEL

i don't care what other people say! these guys are my idol's! they don't give a shit what people think of them, and staying true to that way has helped me through so much shit! so don't say they don't do anything good!

Dark Machine

Same man I was put into the system on some bullshit charges at age 10, I found The Amazing Jackel Brothers CD at a pawn shop for 7 bucks. Still bumping that shit today now I'm 31 and yeah the hard times when I wanted to snap a few necks these guys were spitting rhymes about the same shit they kept me chill thru the year's. Yeah I caught some shit from people and cops for being a juggalo but fuck em I'll stay wicked!

Birdy Blogs

Inactive I see you beautiful things come from dark places even if its wicked.

gizengar111

Erika Bengelink Then why are you no here hater scrub???

karaa★

These type of songs help me through desires of killing people and with my anger issues

Jared Thompson

​@karaa★ Same. That and kill counts.

Артём Водоватов

This song is beautifully written. Every single verse and the whole concept and the actual music connects perfectly.

David blackwolf

I have had this for my ringtone for three years and it went off when I was in a school library once and the librarian never made eye contact with me since

Erica-Lilly Crider

+David blackwolf lmfao

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