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.
The Dirt Ball
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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Yes Captain
Status?
Completed
Your mission was to land on the Dirtball and explore it thoroughly.
You were to monitor the activities of a common life on the Dirtball,
And study peoples life styles,
Their general habits of living in their strange society.
Have you done that Galacto Inspector?
Yes I have Captain
Very well, may we have your report?
A strange place this Dirtball is
A lot of guns a lot of rich folks spitting on bums
A lot of hoodlums
These are just the bums that are really pissed off
Why? Probably 'cause they been ripped off by the system
Cops, they ride around in little cars
And throw folks behind bars, like little jars.
They supposed be there just to serve and protect,
But they just punch faces a lot, and choke necks.
Then they got the higher ups they call judges, and they rule the land.
This I don't understand.
First of all they like to dress this bitch up in a robe.
On top of all that, "What?" he's mad old.
And he hates anybody that looks different then he did back when he was a kid,
But that shit was like 400 years ago.
Captain "Yes Galacto" I just don't know.
Any kid that was going to jail. Yeah?
He looked me dead in the face and said 'Stale'
Then my cloaking device must of went dead. Why?
Cause the old ass judge looked at me and said:
This is our world
This is our world
This is our world
This is our world
So get the fuck out
(x2)
Very interesting, thank you Galacto Inspector
Now probes Data and Data, do your read me?
Yes, here sir
What information were you able to gather for us on your recent voyage to the
Dirtball?
This is professor Data
My transmission signal is weak and my communication is shattered.
We came in contact with several different specimens of life.
Everything has got a price even if it's wrong or right.
Upon sight people judge and stereo type.
Their forms of government and religion are glorified.
Purified as the waters that are now polluted.
Members of the flock recruited for duty, locked up, or instituted.
This is doctor Data I phase with the planet to see how they medicate her.
She's high off that cane.
Depending how you slang you can get most anything.
From a nickel bag of grain to a lucy worth of cane.
Maintain communication Data here again
Their leader is determined by the vote of many men
Although he's only human and slightly over weight.
He control's and manipulates their whole United States.
I call to the white castle.
Secret service on the phone giving me a hassle.
He said the information I requested was denied.
Before he hung up the phone he took a deep breath, stopped, and replied:
This is our world
This is our world
This is our world
This is our world
So get the fuck out
(x2)
Judging from the information so far collected
The Dirtball may not be the ideal place to land our craft
After receiving this information we'll make our final judgment.
Fleek are you there?
I'm here, but hold up captain cause this ain't good.
I'm getting chased by some fat rednecks in white hoods.
I think there trying to kill me 'Well what do you mean?'
It seems they got a problem with the fact that I'm green
I guess on the Dirtball they all hate each other
If it ain't were your from, it's your skin color
Let me get my phaser tron out, hold up *buzz*
'What was that?'
I smoked 'em
But what really fuckin turns my tentacles is their relationships.
They swell each other's lips.
I see men that ain't shit in their daily life.
So they come home drunk and beat they wife.
She forgives him when he say's he didn't mean it.
You ask me they can both suck my petty lip.
I give up captain beam me back to Zelaloovy.
Another thing they love to watch horror movies.
But your not allowed to be scary on a CD.
They tried to ban this one group ICP.
I went to see 'em in concert J grabbed me by the head,
And then he took his microphone and said:
This is our world
This is our world
This is our world
This is our world
So get the fuck out
(x6)
Get the fuck out
So get the fuck out
(x4)
The song "Dirt Ball" by Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid is a commentary on the state of society, specifically in the United States. The lyrics describe the different aspects of life on Earth, as seen from the perspective of extraterrestrial beings. The song points out the issues on earth such as class inequality, corruption, racism and sexism.
The opening lines of the song involve a conversation between the captain and the Galacto Inspector, who has completed a mission to explore Earth, also known as the Dirtball. The report given by the inspector reveals a lot about how society on Earth functions. The inspector describes the existence of guns and wealthy people who mistreat the less fortunate individuals. The presence of hoodlums and corrupt cops who are supposed protect people but end up causing harm. The inspector also talks about the judge ruling the land, dressing in a robe, hating anyone who looks different and sending them to jail. Finally, the inspector is asked to leave earth.
The second part of the song involves Probes Data and Data who discuss the interaction with the people of Earth. They reveal how judgments are made based on stereotypes, and forms of government and religion are glorified. Doctor Data explains how the planet is medicated, and the leader who is voted for, manipulating the whole state. The white castle denies information to them, and finally, the extraterrestrial beings note how people hate each other because of race, and how horror movies are watched, but their music is banned.
Overall, "Dirt Ball" is a critique of society's ills, with Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid acting as keen observers of humanity's faults, revealing them from a different perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Galacto Inspector do you read me?
Asking if the inspector is able to communicate.
Yes Captain
Confirming response.
Status?
Inquiring about the current situation.
Completed
Response indicating completion of mission.
Your mission was to land on the Dirtball and explore it thoroughly.
Recollection of the mission objective.
You were to monitor the activities of a common life on the Dirtball,
Clarification of the purpose of the mission.
And study peoples life styles,
Additional information on the task at hand.
Their general habits of living in their strange society.
Further elaboration on what was to be observed during the mission.
Yes
Confirmation of mission objectives.
Have you done that Galacto Inspector?
Asking if the mission was completed as instructed.
Yes I have Captain
Confirmation of completion of mission.
Very well, may we have your report?
Request for a summary of the findings.
A strange place this Dirtball is
Statement to indicate the strange nature of the location.
A lot of guns a lot of rich folks spitting on bums
Observation of the wealth disparity and violence in the area.
A lot of hoodlums
Additional observation of the nature of the inhabitants.
These are just the bums that are really pissed off
Clarification on who the hoodlums are.
Why? Probably 'cause they been ripped off by the system
Reason for the anger of the inhabitants.
Cops, they ride around in little cars
Observation of the local police.
And throw folks behind bars, like little jars.
Explanation of what the police do when they catch people.
They supposed be there just to serve and protect,
Stated purpose of law enforcement.
But they just punch faces a lot, and choke necks.
Observation on the violent methods used by the police.
Then they got the higher ups they call judges, and they rule the land.
Description of the judiciary system in this location.
This I don't understand.
Comment on the complexity of the system.
First of all they like to dress this bitch up in a robe.
Description of judge attire.
On top of all that, "What?" he's mad old.
Expression of confusion regarding the age of the judges.
And he hates anybody that looks different then he did back when he was a kid,
Comment on the judge's intolerance of people who look different.
But that shit was like 400 years ago.
Clarification on the time period of the judge's childhood.
Captain "Yes Galacto" I just don't know.
Expression of uncertainty about what was uncovered.
Any kid that was going to jail. Yeah?
Question regarding imprisoned minors.
He looked me dead in the face and said 'Stale'
Response given by the inmate regarding his situation.
Then my cloaking device must of went dead. Why?
Inquiring about a malfunction of a technical device.
Cause the old ass judge looked at me and said:
Experiencing a confrontation with a judge.
This is our world
Claiming ownership of the location.
So get the fuck out
An order to leave the planet.
(x2)
Indicates that this order to leave is to be repeated twice.
Now probes Data and Data, do your read me?
Inquiring about the communication status of other probes.
Yes, here sir
Confirmation of communication ability.
What information were you able to gather for us on your recent voyage to the Dirtball?
Request for information from the other probes.
This is professor Data
Identification of who is speaking.
My transmission signal is weak and my communication is shattered.
Problem with the communication system being highlighted.
We came in contact with several different specimens of life.
Encounter with different forms of life on the planet.
Everything has got a price even if it's wrong or right.
Commentary on the nature of the society's values.
Upon sight people judge and stereo type.
Noting the habit of people in this location to quickly make judgments about others.
Their forms of government and religion are glorified.
Observation of the high value placed on political and religious institutions.
Purified as the waters that are now polluted.
Metaphor for the degradation of previously held values.
Members of the flock recruited for duty, locked up, or instituted.
Comment on the way individuals are controlled and used in various ways by authority figures.
This is doctor Data I phase with the planet to see how they medicate her.
Attempting to gain information about the healthcare system.
She's high off that cane.
Observation of the use of drugs for medical purposes.
Depending how you slang you can get most anything.
Comment on the ease of access to drugs.
From a nickel bag of grain to a lucy worth of cane.
Specific examples of drugs that can be obtained.
Maintain communication Data here again
Request to continue the communication.
Their leader is determined by the vote of many men
Describing how leadership is chosen in that society.
Although he's only human and slightly over weight.
Comment about the physical appearance of the leader.
He control's and manipulates their whole United States.
Acknowledging the immense power that the leader has.
I call to the white castle.
Attempting to gather information from a specific location.
Secret service on the phone giving me a hassle.
Obstruction encountered while trying to gather information.
He said the information I requested was denied.
Explanation given for why the information could not be obtained.
Before he hung up the phone he took a deep breath, stopped, and replied:
Description of the interaction with the Secret Service Agent.
Judging from the information so far collected
Evaluation of the information collected thus far.
The Dirtball may not be the ideal place to land our craft
Suggestion to not land in this location.
After receiving this information we'll make our final judgment.
Decision to be made based on the information collected.
Fleek are you there?
Asking if Fleek is responding.
I'm here, but hold up captain cause this ain't good.
Response from Fleek indicating a problem.
I'm getting chased by some fat rednecks in white hoods.
Encountering a dangerous situation.
I think there trying to kill me 'Well what do you mean?'
Clarification on the severity of the situation.
It seems they got a problem with the fact that I'm green
Elaboration on the reason for being pursued.
I guess on the Dirtball they all hate each other
Observation on the prevalence of hate on the planet.
If it ain't were your from, it's your skin color
Explanation of why there is hate among the inhabitants.
Let me get my phaser tron out, hold up *buzz*
Preparing for self-defense.
'What was that?'
Question regarding a noise heard.
I smoked 'em
Relaying that the attackers have been dealt with.
But what really fuckin turns my tentacles is their relationships.
Shift in focus to observe the negative aspects of personal relationships.
They swell each other's lips.
Commentary on physical abuse in relationships.
I see men that ain't shit in their daily life.
Observation on the character of some men on the planet.
So they come home drunk and beat they wife.
Explanation of how the men act out their frustrations.
She forgives him when he say's he didn't mean it.
Description of how the relationship deals with the abusive behavior.
You ask me they can both suck my petty lip.
Personal expression of disdain for the situation.
I give up captain beam me back to Zelaloovy.
Decision to leave the planet.
Another thing they love to watch horror movies.
Observation on the common entertainment choices of the inhabitants.
But your not allowed to be scary on a CD.
Restriction given on artistic expression.
They tried to ban this one group ICP.
Reference to the censors targeting a specific musical group.
I went to see 'em in concert J grabbed me by the head,
Personal experience at an ICP concert relayed.
And then he took his microphone and said:
Description of what happened during the concert.
So get the fuck out
Final statement indicating the desire for the listener to leave the planet.
(x2)
Reiterated for emphasis, to be repeated twice.
Get the fuck out
Statement urging departure.
(x4)
To be repeated four times for maximum effect.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH BRUCE, MIKE E. CLARK
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