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 Joker
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Delray's number 1 game show:
The Joker's Wild!
Shaggy, tell us something about tonight's contestants.
Ha ha ha Hey, muddafuckas! Get ready for the killer show for this bitch!
We
We got a judge, and we got a redneck. So step the fuck up and play The
Joker's
Wild!
(Woo Hoo!)
Everybody smile!
Guess who's back on your underground dial! (who?)
It's the game show host wit the most (Violent J)
And tonight we gonna have a little pig roast. (hehe-huh)
Top copper! It's been a long while!
Lace up your boots and come on down the aisle.
Mr. Big Man packin' that steel.
But tonight you ain't shit.
Now spin the fuckin' wheel!
Looks good nice try! Now let's see just how you gon' die!
Lucky, lucky, it landed on Carpenter Jed.
He just pounds nails in your forehead.
The pig got lucky that time.
But let's take a look.
Who's next down the line.
Oh, the 43rd District Judge.
Hey pal! Remember me? You threw me in jail!
Take a spin or I'll snap your neck. The clicker's landed.
Let me check.
The Jookie, hey it ain't bad at all.
We just cut your face off and slap your skull.
Who's next for the games and fun?
Hillbilly Earl, C'mon down! Run!
The redneck that sic'ed his dog on me.
Now that's gonna cost you a spin buddy!
Spin around and around it goes!
Staple your lips shut, cut off your toes!
Then I throw your corpse on top of the pile.
Anything goes on the Joker's Wild.
"Tell me. Who killed seventeen people and later ate their dead bodies?"
"Jeffrey Dalmer?"
"No! The correct answer would be your mother!"
"Wha'!"
"Shaggs?"
"Aw shit, motherfuckas.
Get ready for round 2 in this bitch!
So if you want
Your fuckin'
Neck bone chopped, step the fuck up and play The Joker's Wild!"
Ya like big money and prizes don't ya?
You'd probably kill for a big prize won't ya?
You little bitch! It's your turn to spin. (ding ding)
"Free money!"
Now spin again. Oh goody, now unzip your drawers.
I'm finna clip this chain on your balls!
Raise you upside down for the big batta.
Now we bust your head like a piniata! (Yeah!)
The audience loves that shit!
Listen to 'em cheer when your forehead splits
Wait, cut to a break! Oh shit da-damn uh, we got guts on the camera.
"The Joker's Wild is brought to you by:" "Faygo!"
Everybody sing! "Send ya' momma straight up to tha sto'!
Tell that bitch to bring home a
Faygo!"
Welcome back to the carnival show! Here's your chance for the big money
Cash
Flow!
Hit your buzzer, pull your lever! Joker, Joker, Lemon!
We sever your head! Pick a door! 1, 2, or 3
It's the same behind every door, me!
There's no escape. Now gimme that bald head!
The crowd can't help, look, their all dead!
And they just watching their doom.
We broadcast from hell to your living room.
I ripped off his neck bone, wicked clown style.
Anything goes on The Joker's Wild.
"It's time to play hit or miss! Contestant #1, open your mouth!
Contestant #2,
Get ready!
Will he hit or miss?"
~spear hitting~
"He Hit!"
Yeah!
"What's next?!"
"We got money, we got cash, we got prizes! We got blood, we got Guts, we
Got
Naked
Dead bitches! On The Joker's Wild!"
I got my yellow suit, and my purple tie.
Somebody's gonna die! Oh, my!
It's Mr. Thompson my next door neighbor.
Always bitchin'! Yellin' from the kitchen, window.
See he died then he went to hell, though.
We meet again! I got my own game show.
Spin the wheel 'cause I just can't fuck around.
"Bonus round!"
Oh, shit! The end of the game. Bonus round.
We goin out with a bang! You got a chance for money and prizes!
You got a chance at death too!
So get ready, I'm comin' at ya fast!
Your chance for freedom at last!
Four questions. So are ya ready Jack?
"Uh, I-I think so"
Load the gat!
"The governor"
"EatsButt?"
"Yes! The square root of 2"
"Uh"
"Correct! Nut sacks don't belong in"
"Butt cracks?"
"Rich boys eat"
"Caviar?"
"No! The correct answer is 'bullets'!"
"Oh ho ho! Oho Geez! Oh! Well, this is Big Chipperwinks saying 'so long'
Till
Next week
Folks! Seeya later! Goodbye!"
~laughing in the background~
That's it. Go home.
Aw!
The lyrics to Insane Clown Posse's song "The Joker's Wild" vividly describe a twisted game show hosted by Violent J, introducing the audience to the contestants of the night. The song describes how each contestant takes a turn spinning the wheel, which determines the torture and death they will face if it lands on their name. The song includes gory details of how each contestant meets their demise and the audience's enthusiastic response to the killings.
One interpretation of the song is that it satirizes the obsessive need for money and how it drives individuals to participate in dangerous games or competitions. The song shows how the contestants willingly put their lives at risk for the chance to win money and prizes. The song also satirizes the public's enthusiasm for violence and gore, emphasizing how the audience cheers and applauds the killings as entertainment.
Moreover, the song reflects an overall message of how the pursuit of money and love for violence can lead to destruction and chaos, and how humanity's most heinous tendencies can unfold under false pretenses, even in a game show.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey!
The beginning of a new exciting episode of The Joker's Wild game show hosted by Violent J
Welcome to another exciting episode of Delray's number 1 game show: The Joker's Wild!
Introducing The Joker's Wild, a game show where contestants spin a wheel to decide their fate, hosted by Violent J
Shaggy, tell us something about tonight's contestants.
Violent J asks his partner Shaggy 2 Dope to reveal information about the show's contestants
Ha ha ha Hey, muddafuckas! Get ready for the killer show for this bitch!
Excitedly inviting the audience to watch the game show where contestants compete for their lives, hosted by Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope
We
Introducing the contestants who are about to participate in The Joker's Wild game show
Got a cop, We got a judge, and we got a redneck. So step the fuck up and play The Joker's Wild!
Describing the three contestants who are a cop, a judge, and a redneck, and urging viewers to tune in to the game show where contestants have to spin a wheel and see what fate awaits them
(Woo Hoo!) Everybody smile! Guess who's back on your underground dial! (who?) It's the game show host wit the most (Violent J) And tonight we gonna have a little pig roast. (hehe-huh)
Excitedly announcing the return of The Joker's Wild hosted by Violent J, expressing desire to roast a pig, and urging the audience to smile and celebrate the show
Top copper! It's been a long while! Lace up your boots and come on down the aisle.
Addressing the cop contestant and requesting them to participate by spinning the wheel on The Joker's Wild game show
Mr. Big Man packin' that steel. But tonight you ain't shit. Now spin the fuckin' wheel!
Taunting the judge contestant who is armed with a weapon but is powerless on The Joker's Wild game show, encouraging him to spin the wheel
Looks good nice try! Now let's see just how you gon' die! Lucky, lucky, it landed on Carpenter Jed. He just pounds nails in your forehead. The pig got lucky that time. But let's take a look. Who's next down the line.
Observing the first contestant's fate and the weight of luck on The Joker's Wild game show, introducing the next contestant in line and preparing to spin the wheel again
Oh, the 43rd District Judge. Hey pal! Remember me? You threw me in jail! Take a spin or I'll snap your neck. The clicker's landed. Let me check. The Jookie, hey it ain't bad at all. We just cut your face off and slap your skull.
Confronting the judge contestant from the past, forcing him to spin the wheel, and seeing where it lands, announcing a mild fate involving the shaving of his head
Who's next for the games and fun? Hillbilly Earl, C'mon down! Run! The redneck that sic'ed his dog on me. Now that's gonna cost you a spin buddy!
Introducing the final contestant, a redneck who previously harmed, and forcing him to spin the wheel on The Joker's Wild game show
Spin around and around it goes! Staple your lips shut, cut off your toes! Then I throw your corpse on top of the pile. Anything goes on the Joker's Wild.
Describing the violent and grotesque consequences that await the contestants on The Joker's Wild game show
"Tell me. Who killed seventeen people and later ate their dead bodies?" "Jeffrey Dalmer?" "No! The correct answer would be your mother!" "Wha'!" "Shaggs?" "Aw shit, motherfuckas. Get ready for round 2 in this bitch! So if you want Your fuckin' Neck bone chopped, step the fuck up and play The Joker's Wild!"
Engaging in a question and answer segment on The Joker's Wild game show and giving a retort, teasing the start of the next round, and urging viewers to play if they dare
Ya like big money and prizes don't ya? You'd probably kill for a big prize won't ya? You little bitch! It's your turn to spin. (ding ding) "Free money!" Now spin again. Oh goody, now unzip your drawers. I'm finna clip this chain on your balls! Raise you upside down for the big batta. Now we bust your head like a piniata! (Yeah!)
Asking if the contestants are willing to compete for more money and prizes, vigorously taunting the contestant, and making them spin the wheel, then forcing them to undergo a humiliating challenge that could end with them losing their life
The audience loves that shit! Listen to 'em cheer when your forehead splits Wait, cut to a break! Oh shit da-damn uh, we got guts on the camera. The Joker's Wild is brought to you by: Faygo! Everybody sing! "Send ya' momma straight up to tha sto'! Tell that bitch to bring home a Faygo!"
Commenting on the enthusiasm of the audience who enjoy watching the violent actions on The Joker's Wild game show, transitioning to a commercial break where the show is sponsored by Faygo, a soft drink company, and encouraging viewers to buy their products
Welcome back to the carnival show! Here's your chance for the big money Cash Flow! Hit your buzzer, pull your lever! Joker, Joker, Lemon! We sever your head! Pick a door! 1, 2, or 3 It's the same behind every door, me! There's no escape. Now gimme that bald head! The crowd can't help, look, their all dead! And they just watching their doom. We broadcast from hell to your living room. I ripped off his neck bone, wicked clown style. Anything goes on The Joker's Wild.
Welcoming back viewers to The Joker's Wild game show, describing the opportunities to win big money while also exposing the level of violence, performing a dramatic scene from the show, and emphasizing that the show originates from hell
"It's time to play hit or miss! Contestant #1, open your mouth! Contestant #2, Get ready! Will he hit or miss?" ~spear hitting~ "He Hit!" Yeah! "What's next?!" "We got money, we got cash, we got prizes! We got blood, we got Guts, we Got Naked Dead bitches! On The Joker's Wild!"
Starting a new segment of The Joker's Wild game show which is based on risky chances, audience engagement, and wild rewards
I got my yellow suit, and my purple tie. Somebody's gonna die! Oh, my! It's Mr. Thompson my next door neighbor. Always bitchin'! Yellin' from the kitchen, window. See he died then he went to hell, though. We meet again! I got my own game show. Spin the wheel 'cause I just can't fuck around. "Bonus round!" Oh, shit! The end of the game. Bonus round. We goin out with a bang! You got a chance for money and prizes! You got a chance at death too! So get ready, I'm comin' at ya fast! Your chance for freedom at last! Four questions. So are ya ready Jack? "Uh, I-I think so" Load the gat! "The governor" "EatsButt?" "Yes! The square root of 2" "Uh" "Correct! Nut sacks don't belong in" "Butt cracks?" "Rich boys eat" "Caviar?" "No! The correct answer is 'bullets'!" "Oh ho ho! Oho Geez! Oh! Well, this is Big Chipperwinks saying 'so long' Till Next week Folks! Seeya later! Goodbye!" ~laughing in the background~ That's it. Go home. Aw!
Performing a concluding challenge where contestants can win huge amounts of money and prizes, emphasizing the chances of death, revealing quirky information about Mr. Thompson and inviting him to participate, ending the game show with a dramatic twist, a humorous quote by a fictional host, and sending the audience home
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH BRUCE, MIKE E. CLARK
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