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.
Supernatural
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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I see through their eyes
I can hear the truth behind the wickedest lies
I can snap my fingers and make fire appear
I see visions of the future through a crack in the mirror
I'm supernatural, I turn water to ice
With my bare hands, I don't need a freezer device
I can bend the spoon, tie it up in a knot, without touching it once
I can spit hot acid, I can see in the dark
Because I'm supernatural, and I'm living my part
I can levitate cards but I'm not a magician
'Cause my magic is official while these others are wishin'
I can read your palm, I got the telekinesis
Concentrate on a piece of food, blow it to pieces
I can see through walls and guess the color you're wearin'
Before you walk in the room
(My super psyche is flarin')
I can close my eyes and read the page of a book
I can tell you where your keys are and don't have to look
I'm supernatural, it's in the beat of my heart
The only bone that comes with it is the hard part
[Chorus]
I can feel the pain of the dead
The angry dead
The lost and alone, I feel 'em bang in my head
They yell for someone else but I can hear 'em instead
I can hear 'em instead, I can hear 'em instead
I feel the pain of the dead
The lost and alone, I feel 'em bang in my head
They yell for someone else but I can hear 'em instead
I can hear 'em instead, I can hear 'em instead
Supernatural without the hat tricks
Sometimes I find 'em floatin' just above my mattress
I don't have to hit the switch to cut the lights on
I don't have to say check (to know my mic's on)
I got the ESP extraordinarily
So much my momma used to say 'OK, you're scarin' me'
I can tell you what hand you got the ball in
Without the ID I can always tell who's callin'
I can melt a candle down just by starin' at it
If I keep glarin' at it, steady wearin' at it
The wind blows everytime I walk outside
Dogs don't bark, they howl
(Most cats hide)
'Cause I'm supernatural like a vampire
See me hold out my hand and withstand fire
I can turn it all on or off as I go
The only part I can't control
[Chorus]
Is when I feel the pain of the dead
The angry dead
The lost and alone, I feel 'em bang in my head
They yell for someone else but I can hear 'em instead
I can hear 'em instead, I can hear 'em instead
I feel the pain of the dead
The lost and alone, I feel 'em bang in my head
They yell for someone else but I can hear 'em instead
I can hear 'em instead, I can hear 'em instead
The lyrics to Insane Clown Posse's song Supernatural describe the supernatural abilities of the singer. The lyrics depict the singer's ability to communicate with crows, see through lies, produce fire, and see vision of the future. They can also turn water into ice, bend spoons, spit hot acid, see in the dark, and levitate cards. Additionally, the singer can read palms, concentrate on food to blow it to pieces, see through walls, and read pages of books with their eyes closed. They also have the ability to feel the pain of the dead and hear the voices of the lost and alone, even when they are calling out for someone else.
In this song, Insane Clown Posse is exploring themes of the supernatural, the unknown, and the unexplainable. The lyrics invite the listener to imagine a world of magic and mystery, where anything is possible. The song also contains moments of darkness and danger, as the singer confronts the pain of the dead and the lost.
Overall, the lyrics to Supernatural are a celebration of the awe-inspiring power of the unknown, and a reminder that sometimes the most interesting things in life are those that cannot be easily explained or understood.
Line by Line Meaning
Motherfucker, I can speak to crows
I have a supernatural ability to communicate with birds
I see through their eyes
I have an enhanced vision where I can see through the eyes of the birds
I can hear the truth behind the wickedest lies
I have the power to hear beyond the falsehoods and deceitful statements
I can snap my fingers and make fire appear
I possess the power to create fire with a simple finger snap
I see visions of the future through a crack in the mirror
I have the gift of precognition where I can see the future through a distorted reflection
I'm supernatural, I turn water to ice
I have the supernatural power to transform water into solid ice
With my bare hands, I don't need a freezer device
I can perform this ability without requiring any tools or devices
I can bend the spoon, tie it up in a knot, without touching it once
I can manipulate physical objects without any physical contact using only my supernatural powers
(True powers I got)
My abilities are genuine and legitimate supernatural powers
I can spit hot acid, I can see in the dark
I have the ability to expel hot acidic liquid as well as see in complete darkness
Because I'm supernatural, and I'm living my part
I'm living my life to the fullest, embracing and utilizing my supernatural capabilities
I can levitate cards but I'm not a magician
I can make cards float in mid-air, but this is not a trick as magicians do
'Cause my magic is official while these others are wishin'
My supernatural abilities are genuine and authentic, and unlike many other people, I'm not pretending to have magical abilities
I can read your palm, I got the telekinesis
I can read your palm to predict your future and move objects using only the power of my mind
Concentrate on a piece of food, blow it to pieces
I can focus my supernatural powers on a piece of food to cause it to explode
I can see through walls and guess the color you're wearin'
I have the ability to see what's behind the walls and predict what color clothes you're wearing without physically seeing you
Before you walk in the room
I have a superior sixth sense, which allows me to predict your arrival before you enter the room
(My super psyche is flarin')
My extraordinary mental capability is fully activated
I can close my eyes and read the page of a book
I can read books while my eyes are closed using only my supernatural senses
I can tell you where your keys are and don't have to look
I can predict the location of your misplaced keys without looking for them physically
I'm supernatural, it's in the beat of my heart
I am innately supernatural, and it's an essential aspect of my being
The only bone that comes with it is the hard part
Utilizing my supernatural powers can be challenging and requires a lot of mental strength and discipline
[Chorus]
Refrain
I can feel the pain of the dead
I have the ability to sense the emotions of dead people
The angry dead
I can sense the emotions of deceased people who died with deep anger and resentment
The lost and alone, I feel 'em bang in my head
I experience the thoughts and feelings of people who experienced profound loneliness and isolation during their life.
They yell for someone else but I can hear 'em instead
The dead people speak to me, calling out to other people, but I am the one who hears them
I can hear 'em instead, I can hear 'em instead
I can communicate with the dead and connect with their emotions.
Supernatural without the hat tricks
My abilities are genuine and not deceptive tricks designed to amuse people
Sometimes I find 'em floatin' just above my mattress
My supernatural powers can manifest physically, and I often discover them floating above my bed
I don't have to hit the switch to cut the lights on
I can control electronic devices using only my supernatural abilities without physical contact or conventional means
I don't have to say check (to know my mic's on)
I have the power to sense when my microphone is on without performing any physical checks
I got the ESP extraordinarily
I have an above-average sense of extrasensory perception or ESP
So much my momma used to say 'OK, you're scarin' me'
My level of ESP is so high that even my mother was scared by my abilities.
I can tell you what hand you got the ball in
I can use my supernatural senses to determine which hand you're holding a ball in without looking.
Without the ID I can always tell who's callin'
I can predict who's calling without looking at their ID or phone screen.
I can melt a candle down just by starin' at it
I can use the power of my gaze to melt a candle without physically touching it.
If I keep glarin' at it, steady wearin' at it
With prolonged concentration and focus, I can exponentially increase the potency of my supernatural powers.
The wind blows everytime I walk outside
My presence and supernatural energies can cause the wind to blow when I walk outside.
Dogs don't bark, they howl
Dogs, including guard dogs, can sense my supernatural abilities, which can make them howl instead of their usual barking.
(Most cats hide)
Cats are more perceptive than dogs and can sense my presence, which makes them hide rather than exhibit any behavior.
'Cause I'm supernatural like a vampire
I have supernatural powers that resemble those often attributed to vampires in fiction.
See me hold out my hand and withstand fire
My supernatural abilities are so potent that I can withstand fire without burning my skin by holding my hand out.
I can turn it all on or off as I go
I can control my supernatural powers, turning them on or off at will.
The only part I can't control
The only limitation to my abilities is that I cannot control the pain and emotions of the dead.
[Chorus]
Refrain
Is when I feel the pain of the dead
The only time my supernatural abilities are uncontrollable is when I experience extreme pain and emotions of the dead.
The lost and alone, I feel 'em bang in my head
When surrounded by the emotions of the dead, my head throbs with intensity as they connect with me more profoundly.
They yell for someone else but I can hear 'em instead
The dead appeal to me, looking for somebody else to communicate with, even though I'm the one who hears them.
I can hear 'em instead, I can hear 'em instead
I can hear what the dead are saying even though they're looking for someone else to communicate with.
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