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.
Zombie Slide
Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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Wake the dead
Wake the dead
Wake the dead
Wake the dead
Wake the dead
Wake the dead
Wake the dead
Get up!
Rest in peace?!
What?!
Fuck that!
Jump with the boom!
Rest in pandemonium bitch
In fact don't even rest, get the fuck up and bust somethin' sweet
Jump with a bang!
Wake that dead ass sleep!
When I die it's time to celebrate
All love escape the hella hate, first thing I'ma do is start rockin', in the casket, pop lockin'
Dirt dust, chippin' away the rust with these freaky moves that I bust
I'ma pop out, rock out with my cock out
Monster mash all across the grass
Spendangle, on the top of tomb stones, wake up them pile of bones
Foot float right out the grave yard in the streets, crab walkin' way hard
Cars stop, what the fuck is goin' on?
Dead bodies, dancin' on the lawn
Do the sprinkler, do the superman
Get stupid that's the plan
[Chorus]
Get up! Jump with the boom
Zombie slide up out ya tomb
Can u fuck it up like us? can u freak the moves that we bust?!
Get up jump with the bang
Zombie slide and do your thang
Can u fuck it up like us?
Can u freak the moves that we bust?!
When I die, please don't cry any, (why?)
'Cause I'm poppin' up and doin' the shimmy,
Fuck heaven and hell they can both wait,
I'm gettin' live freakin' this snake,
My left eyeball hangs outta my face,
When I'm crumpin' at a murderous pace,
Police shootin' at me, I bust a hitchhike,
I break it down any way you like,
You don't even know what the fuck is goin' on,
(What do they call that?) I'm mowin' the lawn,
They wanna pop me, try to drop me, back spin into a kick stand,
They can't stop me, look at me
Fuckin' up air guitar, that they shit,
So there you are, we live forever, so there you go, J-U-double G-A-L-O!
[Chorus]
Wake the dead
Wake the dead
Wake the dead
Wake the dead
Come on!
[Chorus]
The lyrics to "Zombie Slide" by Insane Clown Posse are about celebrating death and embracing the idea of rising from the dead to party and have fun. The song begins with the repetition of "Wake the dead" as a call to action. The lyrics then urge listeners to reject the idea of resting in peace after death and instead rise up and dance to the beat of the song. The song describes the act of rising from the grave and performing dance moves like the "pop lock" and the "monster mash." The lyrics also mention police pursuing the undead dancers, but the dancers are able to break down into dance moves and dodge the bullets. The chorus urges listeners to join in the zombie slide and freak the moves that they bust.
The lyrics of this song may be interpreted as a commentary on society's fear of death and the afterlife. Insane Clown Posse is a controversial rap group known for its dark and violent lyrics. However, "Zombie Slide" takes a humorous and lighthearted approach to the subject, encouraging listeners to embrace their mortality and have fun even in death.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake the dead
Reanimate the deceased
Wake the dead
Reanimate the deceased
Wake the dead
Reanimate the deceased
Wake the dead
Reanimate the deceased
Wake the dead
Reanimate the deceased
Wake the dead
Reanimate the deceased
Wake the dead
Reanimate the deceased
Wake the dead
Reanimate the deceased
Get up!
Rise up from death, don't rest in peace
Rest in peace?!
Who wants to rest in peace? Let's get up and dance
What?!
Why be content with peace and quiet when you can dance?
Fuck that!
Reject the idea of resting in peace, let's go crazy
Jump with the boom!
Jump along drunkenly with music
Rest in pandemonium bitch
Don't rest in peace, instead, create chaos
In fact don't even rest, get the fuck up and bust somethin' sweet
Take magical steps to dance and rise
Jump with a bang!
Jump with explosive energy
Wake that dead ass sleep!
Bring the dead to life with your dance moves
When I die it's time to celebrate
Death is a reason for celebration
All love escape the hella hate, first thing I'ma do is start rockin', in the casket, pop lockin'
Enjoy love and get creative with dance moves even in death
Dirt dust, chippin' away the rust with these freaky moves that I bust
Dance even as your body decays, break off the rust with your moves
I'ma pop out, rock out with my cock out
Emerge from the grave and dance boldly
Monster mash all across the grass
Dance wildly like monsters all over the grass
Spendangle, on the top of tomb stones, wake up them pile of bones
Climb atop tombstones and dance, waking piles of bones
Foot float right out the grave yard in the streets, crab walkin' way hard
Dance outside the graveyards on the streets, doing the crab walk
Cars stop, what the fuck is goin' on?
Causing commotion as even cars stop to wonder what is happening
Dead bodies, dancin' on the lawn
Even the dead are dancing on the lawn
Do the sprinkler, do the superman
Dance popular funny moves known as the sprinkler and superman
Get stupid that's the plan
Dance wild and crazy without inhibitions
Zombie slide up out ya tomb
Get up from the grave and dance like the undead
Can u fuck it up like us?
Can you dance like us, wild and crazy?
Can u freak the moves that we bust?!
Can you dance freaky and wild like us?
Get up jump with the bang
Get up and jump wildly
Zombie slide and do your thang
Dance as only you can, like the undead
When I die, please don't cry any, (why?)
Do not mourn my death but celebrate it
'Cause I'm poppin' up and doin' the shimmy,
I will rise up from the dead and shimmy my way to dance
Fuck heaven and hell they can both wait,
Neither heaven nor hell is as exciting as dancing after death, who needs them?
I'm gettin' live freakin' this snake,
I'm getting wild and alive, performing crazy dance moves
My left eyeball hangs outta my face,
My dancing is so crazy my eyeball hangs out of its socket
When I'm crumpin' at a murderous pace,
I'm dancing in a menacing pace
Police shootin' at me, I bust a hitchhike,
Even the police cannot stop my dancing frenzy, as I hitchhike and bust move
I break it down any way you like,
I can dance any style, any move
You don't even know what the fuck is goin' on,
It's so wild and crazy you cannot even comprehend
(What do they call that?) I'm mowin' the lawn,
My dance moves are so insane, they call it 'mowing the lawn'
They wanna pop me, try to drop me, back spin into a kick stand,
Even as the police try to stop me, I twist and turn and do crazy dance moves
They can't stop me, look at me...
No one can stop my wild dancing
Fuckin' up air guitar, that they shit,
I take my dancing to new heights by pretending to play air guitar
So there you are, we live forever, so there you go, J-U-double G-A-L-O!
We are destined to live forever in our dance moves, Juggalos!
Come on!
Let's keep on dancing wild and free
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