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.
Under The Moon
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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I'm still here under the moon(2x)
[Violent J]
I was just a child but you seemed like so much more
The way you would avenge me and drift across the floor
I'd see you in the hall, and you'd kiss me with a smile
The others kids at school, they would hate me and they'd spit
'cause I was just a no one, to them I wasn't shit
But you would always help me and stand there by my side
We were only seventeen, we'd be together till we died
But then it all happened on the ever dreadful day
Somebody tried to rape you and now I'll make him pay
You pointed him out to me, my thoughts began to race
I took my daddy's forty-five and shot him in the fucking face!!!
I did it all for you, and though I'm facing years
I would do the time just to equal all your tears
The last thing that you told me when I left the courtroom
Is that we'd always be together, 'cause we're both under the moon
[Chorus (1x)]
I'll forever love you, even if you're doomed
We'll always be together 'cause we're both under the moon
[Violent J]
I sit here in my cell and the walls are made of stone
I justified your pain, but now I sit alone
I write another letter, I write one every day
I never got a letter back, I write em anyway
I try to call collect, your number has been changed
I'm staring at the lightbulb and I start to feel the rage
You never came to visit me, I sit facing the glass
No one's on the other side, now it's in the past
My head is always spinning, I'm pounding at the wall
I feel like I'm forgotten, no sign of you at all
You're probably getting married, you're probably getting fucked
I'll break out of this cage and try to cut that motherfucker up
I curl up in the corner, my body will corrode
My teeth are turning into dust, skin is growing mold
I'm staring at the window of my eternal doom
I know that you are out there, somewhere underneath the moon
[Chorus (1x)]
[Violent J]
Many, many years, many more to go
Does she still remember? God, he only know
I know become a savage, they chain me to a wall
I still can see your body, I still can hear your call
I'm nothing but a maggot, I'm locked away and lost
The world it doesn't want me, my dignity is tossed
And to the girl for whom I feel this doom
Look here, fuck you and the moon
Hey! Fuck you and the moon(5x)
[Chorus (8x)]
I'm still here under the moon
I'm still here under the moon (still under the moon)
The song 'Under The Moon' by Insane Clown Posse tells a story of love and loyalty, even in the face of adversity. The song starts with the singer reminiscing about a friend, who had always stood by him when everyone else had turned him away. They had pledged to be together forever, under the moon, but their relationship takes a dark turn when the friend is almost raped. In revenge, the singer shoots the attacker, and is sent to jail. Even in jail, the singer continues to write letters professing his love to the friend, but the love is not reciprocated. The song ends with the singer railing against the world and the girl who broke his heart.
The song follows the common themes in Insane Clown Posse's music of being an outcast, loyalty to friends, and revenge. The lyrics paint a vivid emotional picture of the singer's feelings, and the chorus of the song provides a haunting refrain about being 'under the moon.' The phrase is repeated throughout the song, driving home the message of the deep connection between the two friends, and their enduring love, even in the face of separation.
Line by Line Meaning
I was just a child but you seemed like so much more
Despite being young, the subject of the song looked up to someone who was far more mature and experienced than he was.
The way you would avenge me and drift across the floor
The person the subject admired was very skilled and precise in the way they confronted and overpowered those who wronged the subject.
I'd see you in the hall, and you'd kiss me with a smile
The person the subject admired was warm and affectionate towards him and always made him feel appreciated.
I never understood it, was I even worth your while?
Despite the affection and support he received, the subject sometimes questioned if he really deserved the attention he was getting from the person he admired.
But you would always help me and stand there by my side
Despite the subject's doubts, the person he admired was always there for him no matter what and supported him in every way.
We were only seventeen, we'd be together till we died
Despite their youth, the subject and the person he admired were united in their devotion to each other and saw it as a lifelong bond.
You pointed him out to me, my thoughts began to race
The person the subject admired identified the person who tried to rape her and made the subject feel overwhelming anger and hatred towards the perpetrator.
I took my daddy's forty-five and shot him in the fucking face!!!
Driven by his rage and desire to protect the person he admired, the subject took drastic and violent action against the person who threatened her.
I did it all for you, and though I'm facing years
The subject acted out of love and loyalty to the person he admired but is now dealing with the consequences of his actions in the form of a prison sentence.
I would do the time just to equal all your tears
The subject would do anything to make the person he admired happy and relieve the emotional pain she felt as a result of the attempted rape.
No one's on the other side, now it's in the past
The person the subject admired is no longer in contact with him and their relationship is over, leaving the subject feeling completely alone.
My head is always spinning, I'm pounding at the wall
The subject is overwhelmed by his emotions and frustration, leading him to lash out and act in a self-destructive way.
You're probably getting married, you're probably getting fucked
The subject imagines the worst-case scenario for the person he admired, assuming that she has moved on and is having sex with someone else.
I'll break out of this cage and try to cut that motherfucker up
Driven by his jealousy and desire for revenge, the subject entertains violent fantasies about the person he imagines is with the person he admired.
I know that you are out there, somewhere underneath the moon
Despite feeling abandoned and alone, the subject still has faith that the person he admired is out there somewhere, just like he is still under the same moon.
Does she still remember? God, he only know
Despite everything that has happened, the subject still wonders if the person he admired thinks about him and remembers their relationship.
And to the girl for whom I feel this doom
The person the subject admired is the focus of his emotions, both positive and negative, and is the reason for his current state.
Look here, fuck you and the moon
The subject's anger and frustration reach a boiling point, and he directs it towards the person he used to admire and even the moon that they supposedly share.
I'm still here under the moon
Despite everything that has happened and all the emotions he's experienced, the subject is still alive and has a connection to the person he admired through the moon.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH BRUCE, JOSEPH UTSLER, MIKE E. CLARK
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