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 Loons
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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[Violent J]
Little Miss Muffet, oh, she never had a clue
Of the psychopathic wicked clown is finna do
Creeping through the backyards underneath the moon
Only three blocks away, the joker looney toon
Listen to the loon, listen to the pain
Listen to the one they call the Violent J Insane
Watch me as I duck and I dash through the night
I can see the shadows of the moon in my butcher knife
[Violent J]
Pretty little world has created this monster
See me living with a dead body in a dumpster
Laughing in your castle but I can't crush your moat
But then I take a boat and cut your fucking throat
[Violent J]
So now I'm getting closer so I crawl under a house
I'm waiting for the car to pass and then I crawl back out
Another block down just a little ways to go.... "Hello?"
[Chorus (1x)]
I'm the neck cutter and I'm three blocks away (3x)
Violent Violent, Violent J
I'm the neck cutter and I'm three blocks away (3x)
J, J, Violent J
[Violent J]
I can hear the crickets and the creatures of the night
You can hear me drag my foot and scrape my butcher knife
I can hear the owl as it trims a wicked tune
You can hear the loons, the loons, the loons
[Violent J]
Listen to the little pitter-patter of my feet
As I howl like a dog and I'm running down the street
Hiding in the trees, hiding in the bushes
You're sitting on your couch and I'm underneath your cushions
[Violent J]
Stab you in the back of the head, why not?
Your little governor is taking everything I got
I can't feed a family, I can't feed a dog
So I cut your fucking head off, hey
[Violent J]
Wickey, wickey jokers and you know we show and prove
Jumping over roof tops, juggaluga move
Tell me have you ever seen a ghetto freak show
"Hello?"
[Chorus (1x)]
I'm the neck cutter and I'm two blocks away (3x)
Violent Violent, Violent J
I'm the neck cutter and I'm two blocks away (3x)
J, J, Violent J
I gotta kill her
I have to kill her
I'm gonna kill her
I'm gonna kill her
I'm gonna...
[Violent J]
You can think I'm joking on my joker while you laugh
I'm coming to your house I'm finna cut your neck in half
Everywhere I go the grim reaper stays on me
'cause the fucker knows I'm always leaving dead bodies
[Violent J]
I can see him standing at the end of the block
'cause somebody's clock is running out of tock
Slip in the cracks of the walls of the eave
All that's justified as every punishment received
[Violent J]
Everything you've ever done to me is out of hate
I'm begging on my knees and you slam your golden gate
So I pick myself up and I snuck around the back
And took your money stack then stabbed your fucking neck
[Violent J]
Slowly only go as the night air is calm
I might stop and chill and drink a 40 on the lawn
Right before I take the final step to your front door
"Hello"
[Chorus (1x)]
I'm the neck cutter and I'm one block away (3x)
Violent Violent, Violent J
I'm the neck cutter and I'm one block away (3x)
J, J, Violent J
I'm going up there (I'm the neck cutter)
The song "The Loons" by Insane Clown Posse is a chilling portrayal of a psychopathic murderer on the prowl. The song starts with Little Miss Muffet, who is unaware of the impending danger as the insane clown creeps through the neighborhood, under the moon. The lyrics highlight the ominous presence of the murderer who is getting closer to his victim, chopping his way through the night, listening to the loons' call. The Violent J calls himself the neck cutter as he approaches the victim's house.
In the second verse, the lyrics portray the murderer's violent mentality, living with a dead body in a dumpster, laughing as he attempts to crush someone's moat, and eventually killing them. In the later part of the song, the murderer highlights his frustration with society, as he is unable to provide for his family.
The song is eerie and dark, and its lyrics, combined with hypnotic beats and Violent J's menacing delivery, give it an enigmatic and foreboding feel.
Line by Line Meaning
Little Miss Muffet, oh, she never had a clue
Little Miss Muffet is completely unaware of the evil deeds Violent J is going to do.
Of the psychopathic wicked clown is finna do
Violent J is about to perform some twisted and disturbing acts.
Creeping through the backyards underneath the moon
Violent J is sneaking through people's backyards with the cover of the night.
Only three blocks away, the joker looney toon
Violent J is only three blocks away and he's feeling crazy and unpredictable.
Listen to the loon, listen to the pain
Pay attention to the cries of pain from those who have suffered at the hands of insane people like Violent J.
Listen to the one they call the Violent J Insane
The notorious and violent Violent J is the one making all these horrible things happen.
Watch me as I duck and I dash through the night
Be an observer as Violent J ducks and dashes around to avoid being caught while he wreaks havoc in the night.
I can see the shadows of the moon in my butcher knife
The cold metal of his knife reflects the moonlight, serving as a reminder of the deadly purpose it serves.
Pretty little world has created this monster
The supposedly 'pretty' world is responsible for the twisted and dangerous person that Violent J has become.
See me living with a dead body in a dumpster
Violent J is living amongst the rotting corpse of one of his victims in a dumpster.
Laughing in your castle but I can't crush your moat
Violent J is mocking the fact that those living in castles are comfortable and protected, while he is incapable of breaking through their defenses.
But then I take a boat and cut your fucking throat
Violent J may not be able to break through your defenses, but he will find an alternate way to kill you.
So now I'm getting closer so I crawl under a house
Violent J is getting closer to his victim's house and he crawls under the structure to avoid detection.
I'm waiting for the car to pass and then I crawl back out
Violent J is waiting for the noise of a passing car to mask his movements before he comes back out.
Another block down just a little ways to go.... "Hello?"
Violent J is getting closer and closer to his victim's house and he calls out to them when he arrives.
I'm the neck cutter and I'm three blocks away (3x)
Violent Violent, Violent J
I'm the neck cutter and I'm three blocks away (3x)
J, J, Violent J
Violent J is getting closer and closer and he revels in his status as a notorious killer.
I can hear the crickets and the creatures of the night
Violent J is aware of the sounds of the noctural animals in the area he's stalking.
You can hear me drag my foot and scrape my butcher knife
Violent J is intentionally making noise with his knife and dragging his feet, as if taunting his victim.
I can hear the owl as it trims a wicked tune
Violent J hears the predatory bird hoot, indicating the presence of danger - in this case, himself.
You can hear the loons, the loons, the loons
As he quickly approaches, the eerie and haunting cries of the loons can be heard.
Listen to the little pitter-patter of my feet
Be aware of the sound of Violent J's light, quick steps as he sneaks around.
As I howl like a dog and I'm running down the street
Violent J makes animalistic noises as he sprints through the area.
Hiding in the trees, hiding in the bushes
Violent J conceals himself in natural hideaways to plan his attacks.
You're sitting on your couch and I'm underneath your cushions
Violent J can hide anywhere and everywhere - including underneath your cushions - to ambush you.
Stab you in the back of the head, why not?
Violent J will take any chance he can get to sneak up and kill his target.
Your little governor is taking everything I got
Violent J is taking violent revenge on those who have taken everything from him.
I can't feed a family, I can't feed a dog
Violent J is destitute and he sees no other way out of his poverty but through violence.
So I cut your fucking head off, hey
If you get in the way of Violent J's revenge, he will end your life violently.
Wickey, wickey jokers and you know we show and prove
Violent J is part of a group of violent misfits, and they are happy to exhibit their destructive abilities to the world.
Jumping over roof tops, juggaluga move
Performing acrobatics and other physical demonstrations of skill is just another part of the violent and outrageous lifestyle that Violent J lives.
Tell me have you ever seen a ghetto freak show
Violent J and his group put on a gruesome and disturbing display, and the audience is the innocent people who live in the neighborhood.
I'm the neck cutter and I'm two blocks away (3x)
Violent Violent, Violent J
I'm the neck cutter and I'm two blocks away (3x)
J, J, Violent J
Violent J is creeping ever closer and he is filling the air with the sounds of his impending violence.
I gotta kill her
I have to kill her
I'm gonna kill her
I'm gonna kill her
I'm gonna...
The thought of violence is inescapable for Violent J and he cannot help but obsess over it.
You can think I'm joking on my joker while you laugh
People may think that Violent J is just joking, but his dark intentions are all too real.
I'm coming to your house I'm finna cut your neck in half
Violent J's intentions are clear - he's coming to your house to murder you.
Everywhere I go the grim reaper stays on me
Violent J is constantly surrounded by death, as if the Grim Reaper himself is always close by.
'cause the fucker knows I'm always leaving dead bodies
Violent J is no stranger to committing murder and leaving behind the evidence of his lethal tendencies.
I can see him standing at the end of the block
Violent J sees the Grim Reaper as he approaches his final victim's house.
'cause somebody's clock is running out of tock
Somebody is about to die, and the Grim Reaper is waiting for their inevitable demise.
Slip in the cracks of the walls of the eave
Violent J can slip into the tiniest spaces to avoid being seen.
All that's justified as every punishment received
To Violent J, every punishment he has ever received has not been justified, and this violent retribution is the only way to balance the scales.
Everything you've ever done to me is out of hate
Violent J believes that everyone in his life has hurt him out of hatred, and this is why he feels justified in his violent acts.
I'm begging on my knees and you slam your golden gate
Even when Violent J pleads for mercy, those in power still refuse to help him.
So I pick myself up and I snuck around the back
Violent J is always relying on himself to achieve his twisted goals, and this time is no different.
And took your money stack then stabbed your fucking neck
Violent J is not just killing for the sake of killing, but he is also using these murders to rob and pillage.
Slowly only go as the night air is calm
As he approaches his final target, Violent J slows down and tries to be as quiet as possible.
I might stop and chill and drink a 40 on the lawn
Violent J sees nothing abnormal or wrong about having a casual drink after committing murder.
Right before I take the final step to your front door
Violent J is about to take his cold, calculated step to finish off his final victim.
"Hello"
The last words that his victim hears are the voice of the violent and psychotic killer, coming to take their life.
I'm the neck cutter and I'm one block away (3x)
Violent Violent, Violent J
I'm the neck cutter and I'm one block away (3x)
J, J, Violent J
Violent J is at his victim's doorstep, ready to strike and reveling in his reputation as a deadly terror in their last moment of life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH BRUCE
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