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.
Somebody's Dissin'
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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Cause the way the pain is interjected
You talk shit you gonna regret it
Fuck it, you said it
Watch your mouth fool
I'm on the move
Time to play
For words you say
Bitch back off
Too late your bitch is spread out, you jack off
Keepin you wishing that you was dead off
The planet
Can't understand it? Let me explain
All that shit you talked drove me insane
But my brain swells, my ears bleed
And all the bad level of attack is underrated, remember that
Head's get cracked with baseball bats
I love the sound it makes when it pings
I even love it when my ears ring
Stomp on suckers in a second
Leave you with no sign of recollection
Rearrange your whole memory section
Disease, infection, over night I die slowly
Covered in corn stalks, protected by the oak trees
Freeze muthafuckas
Get your hands in the air muthafuckas
This ain't a game
I don't talk shit I slit necks just because
Catchin' the buzz
And keeping a look out for the fuzz
If I get hit by the cops I'm goin' out like Val Kilmer
Heat the whole squad, droppin the bomb then watch em simmer
Pain is a beautiful thang it makes my spine shiver
Murder for hire, better believe I deliver
If you think somebody's dissin you they probably are
So far all I been hearin is player hatin
(x2)
Moving with the speed of the robot sonic exhaust
Chronic fumes, fuel, gin, and tonic
Half of the world is corrupt and alive
Other half is depressed and they want to die
I.S.I.
Why ask why?
Realize there's a killer in your face
Look him in his eyes
Before your body dies
I'ma grab your soul straight up out your chest
Put it in my black glass jar
With all the rest
Of the competition
Pack rhymes with precision
Eliminating adversaries
And all of our divisions are cuttin like an incision
While other suckers is missin
With enough cheese for 3 niggas in college with tuition
Take a listen I drop knowledge like a teacher
An ill preacher preaching a sermon
I been learning how to sing along with the dead man's song
He's got an X in his head so I know what side he's on
And brain dead people always say right on
They got 10 on the weed cause we all high arms
We let bygones be bygones and then dismiss
Your wack ass bitches in the abyss
Fuck the diss
Cause you let your colors show too many times
It goes way deeper than rhymes
Fuck a beat cause I rock accapella
Crazy ass fella
Used to fuck Cinderella
In the back of the pumpkin coach
Smoking roach after roach
Fuck her all night
And in the mornin make me French toast
Coast to coast
Drop knowledge like a teacher
I.S.I. in this bitch we play the preachers
If you think somebody's dissin you they probably are
So far all I been hearin is player hatin
(x2)
The lyrics to Insane Clown Posse's song "Somebody's Dissin'" are about the ways in which the performer, Hektik, responds to being insulted or disrespected. The lyrics are violent and graphic, with references to bodily harm, murder, and sexual encounters. Throughout the song, Hektik warns listeners that if they talk "shit," they "gonna regret it." The lyrics also touch on themes of paranoia and self-justification, with Hektik asserting that he is only responding to insults that have already been directed toward him.
One way to interpret this song is as a commentary on the ways in which people respond to perceived disrespect in a violent or aggressive manner. The lyrics suggest that the person who is responding to an insult may justify their actions by claiming that they were provoked, or by saying that they had no choice. The song also suggests that people who are quick to react with violence often do so because they see violence as a way of regaining control, or of demonstrating their power over others.
Line by Line Meaning
They call me Hektik
My name is Hektik
Cause the way the pain is interjected
I am known for my aggressive and painful style
You talk shit you gonna regret it
If you insult me, you will face negative consequences
Fuck it, you said it
You have already made the mistake of insulting me
Watch your mouth fool
Be careful what you say around me
I'm on the move
I am actively pursuing my goals
Time to play
I am ready for action
For words you say
I will hold you accountable for what you say
One level of pain on display
I am capable of inflicting high levels of pain
Bitch back off
Leave me alone
Too late your bitch is spread out, you jack off
You have already made a mistake, and now you are suffering the consequences
Keepin you wishing that you was dead off
You will regret your decision to insult me
Can't understand it? Let me explain
If you do not understand my behavior, I will explain it to you
All that shit you talked drove me insane
Your insults have made me very angry
But my brain swells, my ears bleed
Your insults have caused me physical pain
And all the bad level of attack is underrated, remember that
My ability to cause pain is underestimated
Head's get cracked with baseball bats
I am not afraid to use violence to defend myself
I love the sound it makes when it pings
I enjoy the violence I inflict on others
I even love it when my ears ring
Physical pain only fuels my anger
Stomp on suckers in a second
I can easily defeat anyone who opposes me
Leave you with no sign of recollection
You will not remember what happened to you
Rearrange your whole memory section
I will permanently change your memory of what happened
Disease, infection, over night I die slowly
I am immune to disease and infection, but I am slowly killing myself with my violent lifestyle
Covered in corn stalks, protected by the oak trees
I am hiding in a cornfield, protected by the trees
Freeze muthafuckas
Stop what you are doing
Get your hands in the air muthafuckas
Put your hands up
This ain't a game
I am serious about my actions
I don't talk shit I slit necks just because
I am violent, and I do not need a reason to hurt people
Catchin' the buzz
I am enjoying the feeling of power I get from violence
And keeping a look out for the fuzz
I am watching out for the police
If I get hit by the cops I'm goin' out like Val Kilmer
If I am caught by the police, I will fight back with all I have
Heat the whole squad, droppin the bomb then watch em simmer
I am capable of defeating an entire police force
Pain is a beautiful thang it makes my spine shiver
I am addicted to the feeling of power I get from causing pain
Murder for hire, better believe I deliver
I am capable of killing for money, and I always follow through on my promises
If you think somebody's dissin you they probably are
If you feel insulted, it is likely that someone is actually insulting you
So far all I been hearin is player hatin
I have heard a lot of insults and negative comments lately
Moving with the speed of the robot sonic exhaust
I am moving quickly
Chronic fumes, fuel, gin, and tonic
I am under the influence of drugs and alcohol
Half of the world is corrupt and alive
Many people in this world are dishonest and immoral
Other half is depressed and they want to die
Many people are unhappy and want to end their lives
I.S.I.
Refers to Insane Clown Posse who is performing this song
Why ask why?
There is no good reason for why things happen the way they do
Realize there's a killer in your face
Be aware that I am capable of violence
Look him in his eyes
Face your fears and confront me directly
Before your body dies
You will face consequences for your actions
I'ma grab your soul straight up out your chest
I will violently take control of your life
Put it in my black glass jar
I will take control of your life and all that you are
With all the rest
I have already taken control of many other people's lives
Of the competition
I am in competition with others for power and control
Pack rhymes with precision
I am skilled at writing and performing rap
Eliminating adversaries
I am capable of defeating my enemies
And all of our divisions are cuttin like an incision
Our differences are causing pain and division
While other suckers is missin
Other people are failing to meet expectations
With enough cheese for 3 niggas in college with tuition
I have a lot of money
Take a listen I drop knowledge like a teacher
I have important information to share
An ill preacher preaching a sermon
I am like a religious leader, preaching a message of violence and power
I been learning how to sing along with the dead man's song
I am interested in death and violence
He's got an X in his head so I know what side he's on
The dead man I am singing along with is violent, so I am on his side
And brain dead people always say right on
People who are not intelligent often agree with me
They got 10 on the weed cause we all high arms
We are all smoking marijuana
We let bygones be bygones and then dismiss
We are willing to forgive, but we do not forget
Your wack ass bitches in the abyss
You will face negative consequences for your actions
Fuck the diss
Insults do not affect me
Cause you let your colors show too many times
You have revealed your true intentions too often
It goes way deeper than rhymes
The issues at play are more complex than just words
Fuck a beat cause I rock accapella
I do not need music to sound good
Crazy ass fella
I am insane
Used to fuck Cinderella
I am a sexually active person
In the back of the pumpkin coach
I used to have sex in a car
Smoking roach after roach
I smoke marijuana frequently
Fuck her all night
I had sex for a long time
And in the mornin make me French toast
I would eat breakfast the morning after having sex
Coast to coast
I am active across the entire country
Drop knowledge like a teacher
I have important information to share
I.S.I. in this bitch we play the preachers
I am a member of Insane Clown Posse
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