Questions
Insane Clown Posse feat. Esham Lyrics
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When the answer is just so far away?
The questions I ask myself everyday
Why? Every time I reach for the sky, I can only reach so high, why?
Why? Every time I headbutt a brick wall, I always crack my skull, why?
Why? Every time I stab somebody, I'm always gettin' my clothes bloody, why?
Why? Every time I drive down the wrong of the street, everybody want to beep, why?
Why? Every time I shoot somebody in the face, pigs get to chase, why?
Why? Every time I drink a little gasoline, I shit my spleen, why?
Why? When I try to fly like a birdy
I wind up on a gurdy, dead tell me why
[Chorus: x2]
Won't you tell me why? Someone tell me why?
Jesus tell me why? I was born to fly
Why? Every time I swallow a flat head nail, my neck feels stale, why?
Why? Every time I contact dark spirits, they want to break my mirrors, why?
Why? Every time I choke a friend's neck, he don't come back, why?
Why? Every time I stab my eyes with an icepick, I can't see shit, why?
Why? Every time I play chicken with a train, it wins the game, why?
Why? Every time I wake the dead up, they try to eat my head up, why?
Why? Every time I see my reflection, I see no direction, why?
Why? Every time I order a taco, you want a bite motherfucka?
Tell me why
Chrous 2X
(I admit I kind of screamed)
Why? Every time I raise my arms in celebration, player hation, why?
Why? Just cause I'm dead, decayed, and passed, you give me no ass, why?
Why? Every time I chew on thumbtacks, I get blood on my snacks, why?
Why? Every time I kick Faygos in the sky, you want to know why!why? why?
Why? Every time an angel want to kiss me, it always seems to miss me, why?
Why? why does Shangro La seem so far away, you better leave today
(No matter why)
[Chorus: x5]
Tell me why, (you will tell me) why?
Tell me why, (have to tell me) why?
Tell me why, (you will tell me) why?
Tell me why, let me ask you
(No matter why)
[Chorus: x2]
In the song "Questions" by Insane Clown Posse, the artist expresses their frustration and confusion with life, posing a multitude of questions that they struggle to answer. The lyrics range from absurd scenarios, such as swallowing a nail or drinking gasoline, to more serious topics like violence and death. The artist wants to know why things happen the way they do and why they seem to be constantly stuck in negative situations.
The repetition of the word "why?" throughout the song emphasizes the desperation and confusion that the artist feels. They are searching for answers and explanations, but they seem to always be just out of reach. The mention of Jesus in the lyrics suggests that the artist is questioning their faith and wondering why they were born into their particular circumstances.
Overall, the song is a raw and emotional expression of the artist's struggle to understand and accept their life experiences. The absurdity of some of the scenarios in the lyrics serves to highlight the sense of hopelessness and despair that the artist feels.
Line by Line Meaning
Why? why do these questions come to mind
Why do I constantly find myself pondering these questions?
When the answer is just so far away?
Even though the answer is seemingly inaccessible
The questions I ask myself everyday
I ask these same questions constantly
Every time I reach for the sky, I can only reach so high, why?
Why do I struggle to achieve my goals?
Every time I headbutt a brick wall, I always crack my skull, why?
Why do my actions often result in harm to myself?
Every time I stab somebody, I'm always gettin' my clothes bloody, why?
Why do my violent actions have consequences that affect me too?
Every time I drive down the wrong of the street, everybody want to beep, why?
Why do I consistently make the wrong choices, leading to negative reactions from others?
Every time I bunk and I sell rock, I wind up in a cell block, why?
Why do my illegal actions result in getting arrested and imprisoned?
Every time I shoot somebody in the face, pigs get to chase, why?
Why do my violent actions have consequences that result in me being pursued by the authorities?
Every time I drink a little gasoline, I shit my spleen, why?
Why do my reckless actions lead to negative physical reactions?
When I try to fly like a birdy, I wind up on a gurdy, dead tell me why
Why do my attempts at achieving the impossible lead to disastrous outcomes?
Won't you tell me why? Someone tell me why? Jesus tell me why? I was born to fly
Please explain why I feel destined for greatness despite constantly falling short
Every time I swallow a flat head nail, my neck feels stale, why?
Why do my self-destructive actions have such dire physical consequences?
Every time I contact dark spirits, they want to break my mirrors, why?
Why do my attempts to connect with the supernatural result in destruction?
Every time I choke a friend's neck, he don't come back, why?
Why do my actions result in permanent harm to those close to me?
Every time I stab my eyes with an icepick, I can't see shit, why?
Why do my self-harmful actions lead to negative consequences for myself?
Every time I play chicken with a train, it wins the game, why?
Why do my risky behaviors result in certain defeat?
Every time I wake the dead up, they try to eat my head up, why?
Why do my attempts to bring back the dead lead to deadly consequences?
Every time I see my reflection, I see no direction, why?
Why do I feel lost and directionless despite persistent self-reflection?
Every time I order a taco, you want a bite motherfucka?
This line doesn't appear to have a coherent meaning and may simply be a vulgar interjection
Why? Every time I raise my arms in celebration, player hation, why?
Why do my attempts at expressing joy result in negative reactions from others?
Just cause I'm dead, decayed, and passed, you give me no ass, why?
Why do others reject me simply because I am different or unconventional?
Every time I chew on thumbtacks, I get blood on my snacks, why?
Why do my self-destructive actions have such dire physical consequences?
Every time I kick Faygos in the sky, you want to know why!why? why?
Why do my harmless actions result in negative reactions from others?
Every time an angel want to kiss me, it always seems to miss me, why?
Why do I feel unable to connect with positive or beneficial influences?
Why does Shangro La seem so far away, you better leave today
Why does my ideal life seem unattainable or far away, and why should I change my current circumstances?
Tell me why, (you will tell me) why? Tell me why, (have to tell me) why? Tell me why, (you will tell me) why? Tell me why, let me ask you
Asking multiple individuals for insight and explanation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIKE E. CLARK, JOSEPH BRUCE, WILLIAM DAIL
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