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.
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Insane Clown Posse Lyrics
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If I was a shooting star I'd be like "Peace!"
If I was a fat bitches thong I'd be like "Hell naw!'
If I was a hotties thong I'd be like "Aw..."
If I was a cuss word I'd just be like "fuck"
If I was a rock on the moon I'd be chillin' like "Sup?"
If I was a butthole I'd just be an exit
If I was the D.O.C. I'd be like "man this is bullshit"
If I was the bumper on your car I'd be like "Aww fuck"
If I was a balloon I'd be like "pap"
If I was Allysa Milano I'd be fucking Joe Bruce
If I was a radio DJ I'd probably say "the point 103"
If I was a richy ass bitch I'd be like "umm...ok"
If I was Spin magazine I'd put me on the cover and be like "fuck us! And
I won't read this, even us motherfucker!"
If I was your mental stress I'd be catching up
If I was your headaches every now and then I'd be like "THONNNKK!!"
If I was your tongue I'd be hating your teeth I'd be like "Man why do
you try to bite me every time we try to eat?"
If I was a chair I'd be like "Sit here"
If I was Kid Rock I'd cut my feathered wolf hair
If I was your muffler I'd be like "Shhh, quietly"
If I was a price tag I'd be like "You ain't buying me"
If I was a fresh ass DJ I'd be like [records scratch]
If I was Jam Master J I'd be like [records scratch]
If I was a cheap clock radio I'd be like [static]
"Tune that motherfucker in"
If I was Barry White I'd be like "What up y'all?"
If I was nipple in the cold I'd be like "Boing"
If I was your dead uncle I'd be like "....."
If I was a raindrop I'd just be like "drip"
And If I had an ax to your neck I might say "CHOP!"
If I was, if I was, but I'll never be
If I was, if I was, but I'll never be
If I was, if I was, but I'll never be
If I was, if I was, but I'll never be
If I was, if I was, but you're killing me
If I was, if I was. but you're killing me
If I was a Faygo at one of our shows, I'd fly through the air into and
ocean of juggalos
If I was Andre The Giant "This is how I'd be talking"
If I was Father MC I'd be like "Now what happened?"
If I was a mirror, I'd find another mirror
and look each other dead in the eye, crystal clear
If I was a slider I'd slide out your butt
I'd be floatin' in your toilet lookin' at you like "What?"
If I was a pilot I'd be like "This is air traffic control"
If I was John Denver I'd be like "Nooooooo!!!!"
If I was a switch I'd be like "Flick me, yoo-hoo"
If I was a London cop car I'd be like "Wee-oop wee-oop"
If I was Chewbacca I'd get a fresh ass fade
If I was Vanilla Ice I'd be like "Fuck y'all. I'm still paid"
If I was a stop sign I'd just be like "Stop"
If I was your wooden leg I'd still be giving you the hip-hop
If I was, if I was, but I'll never be
If I was, if I was, but I'll never be
If I was, if I was, but I'll never be
If I was, if I was, but I'll never be
If I was, if I was, but you're killing me
If I was, if I was. but you're killing me
The lyrics of "If" by Insane Clown Posse appears to be a free-form expression or stream of consciousness where the artists explore different possibilities of what they could be if they were different things or people. The lyrics start with a playful tone, and the artists speculate imagining different things, people or situations; however, as the lyrics progress, the tone becomes more aggressive and ends with a violent threat.
The artists present different situations of things they could become, some examples include a TV, a shooting star, a cuss word, a rock on the moon, a balloon, and so on. They also present what they would be in some particular situations, such as a raindrop, a slider, a switch, and more. Some of the lines are humorous and absurd, while others convey a sense of rebellion, defiance, or dissatisfaction with the current situation.
As the song progresses, the tone becomes more menacing and violent, and the lyrics end with an image of violence with the line "And If I had an ax to your neck I might say 'CHOP!'" This line is a stark contrast to the previous lines, which were playful, humorous, or defiant, and it leaves a lasting impression on the listener.
Overall, the lyrics of "If" by Insane Clown Posse are open to interpretation, and they could be seen as a representation of the artists' persona or a metaphor for the music industry or society as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was your tv I'd be like "Look at me"
If I had your attention, I'd make sure you were fully immersed in what I'm showing you.
If I was a shooting star I'd be like "Peace!"
If I had the power to light up and cross the sky, I'd bring tranquility to those who see me.
If I was a fat bitches thong I'd be like "Hell naw!'
If I were a piece of clothing that belongs to a larger woman, I'd be disgusted with myself and my situation.
If I was a hotties thong I'd be like "Aw..."
If I was part of a sexy woman's undergarment, I'd feel pretty good about myself.
If I was a cuss word I'd just be like "fuck"
If I was something that people use to express their anger, I'd keep it simple and just say "fuck".
If I was a rock on the moon I'd be chillin' like "Sup?"
If I was a rock that somehow ended up on the moon, I'd just be hanging out and acknowledging those who passed by.
If I was a butthole I'd just be an exit
If I was a bodily opening, I'd perform my function without any added bells and whistles.
If I was the D.O.C. I'd be like "man this is bullshit"
If I were a rapper who was unfairly silenced, I'd express my frustration at the situation.
If I was the tires on your car I'd be like "NEEEAAAWWW"
If I were spinning rubber that allowed you to move around, I'd make sure you knew I was working hard.
If I was the bumper on your car I'd be like "Aww fuck"
If I was the part of your car that often gets dinged up, I'd be constantly annoyed.
If I was a balloon I'd be like "pap"
If I was a fun and bouncy toy that was full of air, I'd make a popping sound when I inevitably burst.
If I was Allysa Milano I'd be fucking Joe Bruce
If I were a famous actress, I'd be having sex with one of the members of Insane Clown Posse (Joe Bruce is one of the two members).
If I was a radio DJ I'd probably say "the point 103"
If I were a disc jockey, I'd make sure everyone knew what radio station they were listening to.
If I was a richy ass bitch I'd be like "umm...ok"
If I belonged to a wealthy and entitled woman, I'd be apathetic about my situation.
If I was Spin magazine I'd put me on the cover and be like "fuck us! And I won't read this, even us motherfucker!"
If I were a music magazine, I'd put Insane Clown Posse on the cover and then insult myself and all of my readers.
If I was your mental stress I'd be catching up
If I were the source of your anxiety and tension, I'd be quickly gaining on you.
If I was your headaches every now and then I'd be like "THONNNKK!!"
If I were the cause of your occasional head pain, I'd make my presence known with a loud and obnoxious noise.
If I was your tongue I'd be hating your teeth I'd be like "Man why do you try to bite me every time we try to eat?"
If I were your taste buds, I'd be frustrated that your teeth get in the way of fully enjoying your food.
If I was a chair I'd be like "Sit here"
If I were a piece of furniture, I'd advertise my primary function.
If I was Kid Rock I'd cut my feathered wolf hair
If I were the musician Kid Rock, I'd change up my hairstyle.
If I was your muffler I'd be like "Shhh, quietly"
If I were the part of your car that lessens the noise from the engine, I'd make sure I was doing my job effectively.
If I was a price tag I'd be like "You ain't buying me"
If I were the sticker on an expensive item, I'd let people know that I wasn't going to be purchased easily.
If I was a fresh ass DJ I'd be like [records scratch]
If I were a skilled disc jockey, I'd be known for my ability to scratch records in a cool way.
If I was Jam Master J I'd be like [records scratch]
If I were the legendary DJ Jam Master J, I'd also be known for my scratching abilities.
If I was a cheap clock radio I'd be like [static] "Tune that motherfucker in"
If I were a low-quality clock radio, I'd have poor reception but I'd still urge the listener to find a station to listen to.
If I was Barry White I'd be like "What up y'all?"
If I were the smooth and soulful singer Barry White, I'd greet everyone in a friendly way.
If I was nipple in the cold I'd be like "Boing"
If I were a cold and erect nipple, I'd be bouncing around somewhat comically.
If I was your dead uncle I'd be like "....."
If I were a deceased family member, I'd be completely silent and unable to communicate.
If I was a raindrop I'd just be like "drip"
If I were a drop of precipitation, I'd be doing nothing more than simply falling from the sky.
And If I had an ax to your neck I might say "CHOP!"
If I were in a violent situation with someone, I'd use a menacing tone to threaten their life.
If I was a Faygo at one of our shows, I'd fly through the air into an ocean of juggalos
If I were a bottle of the band's favorite soda, I'd be hurled through the air by enthusiastic fans and end up lost in a sea of 'juggalos' (Insane Clown Posse fans).
If I was Andre The Giant "This is how I'd be talking"
If I were the famous wrestler Andre the Giant, I'd be speaking in a low and distinct voice.
If I was Father MC I'd be like "Now what happened?"
If I were the rapper Father MC, I'd be inquiring about what's going on in a situation.
If I was a mirror, I'd find another mirror and look each other dead in the eye, crystal clear
If I were a reflective surface, I'd look for another one so I could see myself from multiple angles and with great clarity.
If I was a slider I'd slide out your butt, I'd be floatin' in your toilet lookin' at you like "What?"
If I were a small piece of food that didn't agree with your stomach, I'd come out as waste and float in the toilet bowl in confusion.
If I was a pilot I'd be like "This is air traffic control"
If I were responsible for guiding a plane, I'd make sure to identify myself as the one in control.
If I was John Denver I'd be like "Nooooooo!!!!"
If I were the late musician John Denver, I'd protest loudly in anguish over something.
If I was a switch I'd be like "Flick me, yoo-hoo"
If I were a small piece of technology that could be turned on or off, I'd encourage someone to use me.
If I was a London cop car I'd be like "Wee-oop wee-oop"
If I were a police vehicle in London, I'd make the distinctive sound that alerts people to move out of the way.
If I was Chewbacca I'd get a fresh ass fade
If I were the hairy Star Wars character Chewbacca, I'd probably try to improve my appearance with a stylish haircut.
If I was Vanilla Ice I'd be like "Fuck y'all. I'm still paid"
If I were the '90s rapper Vanilla Ice, I'd be unapologetic about my success and income.
If I was a stop sign I'd just be like "Stop"
If I were a traffic sign that told people to come to a halt, I'd state my purpose bluntly.
If I was your wooden leg I'd still be giving you the hip-hop
If I were a prosthetic leg that you used to dance, I'd make sure you could still get down to the beat.
If I was, if I was, but I'll never be
If I could hypothetically be something that I'm not, it's still not going to happen in reality.
If I was, if I was, but you're killing me
If someone is holding me to a standard that I can't meet or not allowing me to be myself, it's emotionally painful.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRISTOL MICHAEL ADAM, MARK REEDER, MANUEL G. RICHTER, ANNE CHARLOTTE CLARK
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