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.
Terrible
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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You wouldn't know shit if it whip kicked you
In your ugly bitch-ass face
You ain't even begun to experience drama, motherfucker
Your mamma
Your motherfucking big fat chicken face ass mamma
Don't even know about this drama, motherfucker!
Poor Nancy Kerrigan's sweet little knees
Somebody took a black thing and went thump
That's terrible! We heard about it for months
What about that one nobody guy that they found?
Dead in the grass with his dick in his ass
Plus there was more but you won't recall
Because Michael noskcaJ squeezed up on some little kid's balls
What you consider drama
Ain't all that, it's just that you're wack
We can intergalactic satellite data compress (yes)
But we can't feed the homeless (oh)
And then OJ's wack story unfolded
Everybody watched that while Oklahoma exploded
Nine hundred good reasons why this world really don't care
That's what it costs for a wheelchair!
(What do you know about terrible?)
What you know 'bout terrible?
(What do you think is so bad?) Terrible!
You don't know what's terrible!
(What do you know about terrible?) Terrible!
What you know 'bout terrible?
(What do you think is so bad?) Terrible!
You don't know what's terrible!
Is she so terrible you gotta beat her, you bitch ass wack motherfucker?!
Lordy-lordy we got a protest that (what?)
Some rock and roll ninja bit the head off a rat
Let's march in his concert and chant him to hell
'Cause he's so fucking terrible
Meanwhile his records sales double and triple
'Cause of you writin' about him rubbing his nipple
Religious? Shit, you helped them bands
Instead of helpin' them poor people eatin' out of them garbage cans
When you done with that, bitch, come protest me
Shit, motherfucker I could use some money
The whole world was crying when Kurt went co-bang!
When Eazy-E died though, it wasn't no thang (nope)
Rapper dies of AIDS but you hardly mention
Rocker blows his face off and becomes a legend
Heroin and a shotgun, a hero was made
Maybe I should do that shit so J can get paid
(What do you know about terrible?)
What you know 'bout terrible?
(What do you think is so bad?) Terrible!
You don't know what's terrible!
(What do you know about terrible?) Terrible!
What you know 'bout terrible?
(What do you think is so bad?) Terrible!
You don't know what's terrible!
Are your kids so terrible you gotta beat on them too, you drunk motherfucker?
(Rebel flag) In your schools
(Rebel flag) In your parks
(Rebel flag) In your courtrooms
(Rebel flag) In your hearts
(Rebel flag) Stood for slavery
(Rebel flag) Stood for war
(Rebel flag) Stood for hatred
But you just go ahead and hang your flag up some more!
Don't worry about my goddamn flag, boy
What's terrible is you damn rappers cursin'!
The country we live in was built by slaves
Beat on and murdered and stuffed in their graves
You put a slave owner on the one dollar bill
And you wanna know why I kill people?
Bombs are blowing up, cops are corrupt
And all you care about is who the president fucked?
You don't know terrible, you will
As soon as our wagons come over the hill!
(What do you know about terrible?) Ha ha ha!
What you know 'bout terrible?
(What do you think is so bad?) Ha ha ha! Terrible!
You don't know what's terrible!
(What do you know about terrible?) Ha ha ha! Terrible!
What you know 'bout terrible?
(What do you think is so bad?) Ha ha ha! Terrible!
You don't know what's terrible!
You don't even know what the fuck is in store for that bitch ass of yours!
Let me get a look at that bitch ass of yours! There it is!
It looks like a bitch's ass, you bitch ass mother fucker!
(What do you know about terrible?) Terrible!
What you know 'bout terrible?
(What do you think is so bad?) Terrible!
You don't know what's terrible!
(What do you know about terrible?) Terrible!
What you know 'bout terrible?
(What do you think is so bad?) Terrible!
You don't know what's terrible!
(What do you know about terrible?) Terrible!
What you know 'bout terrible?
(What do you think is so bad?) Terrible!
You don't know what's terrible!
(What do you know about terrible?) Terrible!
What you know 'bout terrible?
(What do you think is so bad?) Terrible!
You don't know what's terrible!
The song "Terrible" by Insane Clown Posse is a scathing commentary on the way the media and society prioritize certain types of drama over others. The first verse is particularly critical of the media's obsession with celebrities and their scandals, such as Nancy Kerrigan's attack, Michael Jackson's pedophilia accusations, and OJ Simpson's trial, while ignoring more important issues such as homelessness and the Oklahoma bombing. The chorus directly addresses those who do not know what is truly terrible, insinuating that those who are quick to judge and criticize have not experienced real tragedy in life.
In the second verse, Shaggy2Dope takes aim at society's hypocrisy when it comes to music and culture. He criticizes those who protest against rock musicians while ignoring poverty and hunger, and points out the double standard when it comes to mourning the death of rockers versus rappers who die from AIDS. He also mentions the controversy surrounding the Confederate flag, calling out those who defend it as a symbol of heritage while ignoring its association with slavery, war, and hatred.
The final verse brings all these criticisms together, with Violent J citing corruption and violence as examples of real terrible situations that people fail to address. The song ends with a warning that those who have not experienced terrible things will eventually face them, whether they are ready or not.
Line by Line Meaning
MOTHERFUCKER! YOU DON'T KNOW SHIT, DO YOU?
You are ignorant and don't know anything.
YOU WOULDN'T KNOW SHIT IF IT WHIP KICKED YOU IN YOUR UGLY BITCH-ASS FACE.
You're so clueless that you wouldn't recognize truth if it hit you in the face.
YOU AIN'T EVEN BEGUN TO EXPERIENCE DRAMA, MOTHERFUCKER.
You haven't encountered anything truly dramatic in your life.
YOUR MAMMA,YOUR MOTHERFUCKING BIG FAT CHICKEN FACE ASS MAMMA,don't EVEN KNOW ABOUT THIS DRAMA, MOTHERFUCKER!
Even your mother, who has a large fat face that resembles a chicken, is unaware of the drama that exists.
Oh my god! look at that turn it up please Poor Nancy Kerrigan's sweet little knees Somebody took a black thing and went thump That's TEEERRRIBlE! We heard about it for months
An exclamation upon hearing news about the attack on ice skater Nancy Kerrigan and how the media blew it out of proportion, covering it for months.
What about that one nobody guy that they found? Dead in the grass with his, dick in his ass Plus there was more but you won't recall Because Micheal Jackson squeezed up on some little kids balls
Bringing up the sensationalist media coverage of Michael Jackson's child molestation charges and a lesser known incident where a man was found dead with his genitals in his anus.
What you consider...DRAMA Ain't all that, it's just that you're wack with your intergalatic satellite data compress But we can't feed the homeless Then OJ's wack story unfolded And everybody watched that while Oklahoma exploded 900 good reasons why this world really don't care THAT'S WHEN IT CALLS FOR A WHEELCHAIR!
Pointing out how the media sensationalizes relatively minor incidents, while ignoring larger issues such as homelessness and the Oklahoma City bombing.
Yeah she's so terrible you gotta beat her you BITCH-ASS WACK MOTHERFUCKER!
A sarcastic remark about someone who resorts to violence to deal with their problems.
Meanwhile his records sell double and triple 'cause of you crying about him rubbing his nipple Religious? Shit, you helped them bang Instead of helping them poor people eating out of them garbage cans When you're done with them bitch, come protest me Shit, motherfucker I could use some money
Commenting on society's tendency to focus on sensationalist stories, such as a rock star rubbing his nipple, while ignoring real social issues such as poverty.
The whole world was crying when Kurt's gun went BANG! When Eazy-E died though, it wasn't no thang Rapper dies of A.I.D.S. but you hardly mention Rocker blows his face off and becomes a legend Everyone grab a shotgun, a hero is made Maybe I should do that shit so J can get paid
Pointing out how society values certain lives and deaths more than others based on social status and fame.
Are your kids so terrible you gotta beat on them too YOU DRUNK MOTHERFUCKER!!
A criticism of parents who resort to physical punishment to discipline their children.
[Rebel Flag] In your schools [Rebel Flag] In your parks [Rebel Flag] In your courtrooms [Rebel Flag] In your hearts [Rebel Flag] Stood for slavery [Rebel Flag] Stood for war [Rebel Flag] Stood for hatred but just go ahead and hang your flag up some more! [Don't worry about my goddamn flag boy what's terrible is you damn rappers cursin']
Condemning the Confederate flag and what it stands for, and mocking those who defend it while ignoring the real issues that plague society.
The country we live in was biult by slaves Beat down and murdered and stuffed in their graves You put a slave owner on the one dollar bill And you want to know why I KILLLL PEOPLE!
A commentary on the history and legacy of slavery in the United States, and how it influences contemporary attitudes towards race and power.
Bombs are blowing up, cops are corrupt And all you care about is who the president fucked? You don't know terrible...you will as soon as our wagons come over the hill!!
Highlighting how society is distracted by minor scandals and ignores larger issues such as police brutality and government corruption.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joseph Bruce, Mike E. Clark
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