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.
Walk Into the Darkness
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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In the name of the Witch, I cut the head off a mule
I gutted it out, put it on and then I wore it to school
That ain't the only thing I wore, I wore a clip and some rounds
A fuckin' killa with this mule head and I'm clippin' 'em down
Because I'm all out of choices and my voice is unheard
You and your boys get the worst, I aim your forehead and burst
I'm evil, fires in the sky, I see no diamonds it's true
I'm one with the darkness..
[Hook]
Walk into the darkness
(A place for those who chose to give a fuck less)
Wicked, dark and heartless
(We keep it nutty and bloody for everybody here)
[Bridge]
I'm goin' to hell
And I'm knowin' it well
And I got no problem showin' it
And goin' to jail
[Verse - Shaggy 2 Dope]
I see the Witch is preaching every night on channel 13
He wants some money with the number on the screen, I hit the scene
I'm shootin' up somebody's funeral, someone I don't know
My thoughts are fried with homicide, I fire out of control
The preacher tried to reach his Caddy in his mink white robe
But now he's like a sheep slaughtered on the side of the road
As for that crooked choir, I set that place up on fire
As they came out, batted their heads like I was Mark McGwire
I'm in the darkness..
[Hook]
Walk into the darkness
(A place for those who chose to give a fuck less)
Wicked, dark and heartless
(We keep it nutty and bloody for everybody here)
[Bridge]
I'm goin' to Hell
And I'm knowin' it well
And I got no problem showin' it
And goin' to jail
[Verse - Violent J]
Walk 'til you fall into the darkness of Hell
You gettin' raped in Hell, by Satan's tail
And all you bitches with them pussies, believe you gettin' fucked
By a 27 foot dragon while chewin' your face up
It ain't pretty in Hell, and the only light
Be the fire that you squirm in while you burnin' all night
And when the Wraith take you, his grip is hard as a nail
He'll turn your world upside down and make it rain Hell..
[Hook] - x2
Walk into the darkness
(He'll turn your world upside down and make it rain Hell...)
Wicked, dark and heartless
(He'll turn your world upside down and make it rain Hell...)
[Bridge]
I'm goin' to Hell
And I'm knowin' it well
And I got no problem showin' it
And goin' to jail
The lyrics to Insane Clown Posse's song Walk Into the Darkness are filled with violent and disturbing imagery. The song tells the story of two individuals who are fully embracing their dark and evil sides and are no longer concerned with societal norms or consequences. The first verse features Violent J describing himself as a "fucking killa" and cutting off the head of a mule to wear to school. He also talks about being "one with the darkness" and how he has no regard for the lives of others. Shaggy 2 Dope's verse features him shooting up a funeral and setting a choir on fire.
The chorus of the song, "Walk into the darkness, a place for those who chose to give a fuck less, wicked, dark and heartless, we keep it nutty and bloody for everybody here", reinforces the idea that these two individuals have completely embraced their dark and violent tendencies and are proud of it. The bridge, "I'm going to Hell and I'm knowing it well, and I got no problem showing it and going to jail", shows that they know they will face consequences for their actions, but they are not afraid of them.
Overall, the lyrics are a disturbing commentary on the darker side of humanity and how some individuals can become consumed by it.
Line by Line Meaning
In the name of the Witch, I cut the head off a mule
I performed a bizarre sacrifice in honor of the Witch.
I gutted it out, put it on and then I wore it to school
I wore the mule's head as a symbol of my devotion to darkness.
That ain't the only thing I wore, I wore a clip and some rounds
I also carried a firearm and ammunition as a deadly warning to those who cross me.
A fuckin' killa with this mule head and I'm clippin' 'em down
I am a ruthless murderer and I'm prepared to kill anyone who opposes me.
Because I'm all out of choices and my voice is unheard
I am desperate and feel powerless to change my circumstances.
You and your boys get the worst, I aim your forehead and burst
I will not hesitate to kill you and your associates.
I'm evil, fires in the sky, I see no diamonds it's true
I am completely devoid of compassion and humanity.
Aim for your guts and blow your breakfast out behind you
I will inflict grotesque violence upon you and revel in your suffering.
I'm one with the darkness..
I have embraced evil and the darkness within myself.
Walk into the darkness
Enter a realm of pure wickedness and despair.
(A place for those who chose to give a fuck less)
(A place for people who have no regard for anything good.)
Wicked, dark and heartless
Unrepentantly evil, cruel, and devoid of empathy.
(We keep it nutty and bloody for everybody here)
(We encourage bizarre and violent behavior in all who join us.)
I'm goin' to hell
I know that I am destined for eternal damnation.
And I'm knowin' it well
I am fully aware of my fate and embrace it willingly.
And I got no problem showin' it
I am not afraid to flaunt my evil and my allegiance to darkness.
And goin' to jail
I am willing to face the consequences of my actions, even if it means imprisonment.
I see the Witch is preaching every night on channel 13
I observe the Witch's teachings on a regular basis through a televised broadcast.
He wants some money with the number on the screen, I hit the scene
The Witch is soliciting donations and I have responded to his call for support.
I'm shootin' up somebody's funeral, someone I don't know
I am carrying out a senseless act of violence against innocent mourners.
My thoughts are fried with homicide, I fire out of control
I am consumed by homicidal rage and have lost all sense of restraint or reason.
The preacher tried to reach his Caddy in his mink white robe
The preacher attempted to escape by driving away in his expensive car while wearing luxurious clothing.
But now he's like a sheep slaughtered on the side of the road
The preacher has been slaughtered like a helpless animal and left on the side of the road.
As for that crooked choir, I set that place up on fire
I have set fire to the church choir as a means of expressing my hatred and resentment towards organized religion.
As they came out, batted their heads like I was Mark McGwire
The burning choir members tried to extinguish the flames by hitting their heads against nearby objects in a futile effort to survive.
Walk 'til you fall into the darkness of Hell
Walk deeper and deeper into the realm of darkness until you are consumed by it.
You gettin' raped in Hell, by Satan's tail
You will be subjected to endless torment and brutality in Hell, including sexual assault by Satan himself.
And all you bitches with them pussies, believe you gettin' fucked
Those who thought they could escape the worst of Hell by virtue of their gender will suffer the same fate as everyone else.
By a 27 foot dragon while chewin' your face up
They will be attacked by a gigantic, fire-breathing dragon who will devour their faces.
It ain't pretty in Hell, and the only light
Hell is a place of unspeakable horror and torment, and the only source of illumination is the flames that consume its inhabitants.
Be the fire that you squirm in while you burnin' all night
The fire that envelops you will not only inflict unimaginable pain, but will also serve as a constant reminder of your wickedness and rejection of all that is good.
And when the Wraith take you, his grip is hard as a nail
When the Grim Reaper comes to take you away, his grip will be unyielding and inescapable.
He'll turn your world upside down and make it rain Hell..
He will subject you to unspeakable torment and suffering, and everything you once knew and loved will be irreversibly destroyed.
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