Miracles

I wrote this in 2009 when I was a senior in high school.

The purpose of the song is to romanticize the methodically explained “wonders” of existence. The Insane Clown Posse was conveying the idea that many human beings live in a narrow-minded realm of consciousness, where appreciation and consideration of this awe-inspiring reality is often neglected.

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If magic is all we’ve ever know
(referring to the idea that people tend to gravitate towards simple explanations or no explanations at all when it comes to observing nature)
Then it’s easy to miss what really goes on
(Living in ignorant bliss makes you just that; ignorant. This lyric refers to the lack understanding through use of science, a methodical system arranged to our phonetic language structure)
But I’ve seen miracles in every way
(Regardless of this point, experiences are still a fantastic and unique event in human consciousness, both subjectively, and arguably objectively.)
And I see miracles everyday
(These experiences are not rare, every moment of conscious living is amazing if one lives in a perspective of appreciation and wonder)
Oceans spanning beyond my sight
(An example of nature and its vastness on Earth)
And a million stars way above em at night
(An example of nature and its vastness exceeding that of Earth, using a measurable numeric to give off a sense of enormity.)
We don’t have to be high to look in the sky
(You do not need mind altering chemicals to feel this perspective of wonder.)
And know that’s a miracle opened wide
(Typical human reception of reality is enough to obtain this state of mind)
Look at the mountains, trees, the seven seas
(Using further examples with a smaller scale, in hopes people can connect to this state of mind easier. These observable pieces of nature tend to be around any area in which you may be living for reference)
And everything chilling underwater, please
(Once those familiar examples are pondered upon, one may be more likely to wonder about the undiscovered beings that dwell under our planet’s oceans. A place humans cannot typically explore, but are aware of)
Hot lava, snow, rain and fog
(Diving deeper in thought about the strange chemical reactions/precipitation on our planet)
Long neck giraffes, and pet cats and dogs
(After a visit to the subject of geology, we are re-directed back to biological life. Using a rarer animal, the giraffe for intrigue, and then mentioning typical household pets found in North American society, ICP is trying to show people that we over look the complexity of the other beings that surround us daily)
And I’ve seen eighty-five thousand people
(Numerical reference for measure)
All in one room, together as equals
(Using the ‘larger’ number to show that it’s possible for human beings to co-exist equally and without judgement. This example is from an experience had by the ICP. Stories of experiences tend to help other people understand concepts and realities they were not aware of)
Pure magic is the birth of my kids
(‘Pure magic’ is just wordplay in seen throughout this song. The phrase ‘Pure magic’ is just referring back to the wonder and appreciation concept of the song. The birth of their kids are an experience they had, and many parents have, that can be considered amazing. Its an event where a new being is entered into the ecosystem, and said being shares the same genetic structure of the parent. The child will also rely on the choices of the parent, adding to the complexity of the situation. This example helps touch base with a basic purpose of life. Reproduction.)
I’ve seen shit that’ll shock your eyelids
(This lyric refers to other events not mentioned, that you may not have experienced yourself. It does not mean fecal matter was seen visually)
The sun and the moon, and even Mars
(Astronomical bodies, once again to add to the complexity of what we know about our universe)
The Milky Way and fucking shooting stars
(Even deeper into subjects beyond this Earth. The Milky Way Galaxy is a smaller galaxy in retrospect to the billion+ galaxies our civilization has observed so far)
UFOs, a river flows
(UFOs are a reference to the unknown, and typically associated with astronomy due to the idea of alien life, making a nice transition to other lyrics. The river brings us back down to observational nature. This large difference psychologically impacts the listener as they try to picture all of the places, people, ideas, and objects mentioned as the song progresses.)
Plant a little seed and nature grows
(Furthering the examples of nature, giving an example of non-human life growing)
Niagara falls and the pyramids
(Reference to two ‘wonders of the world’, which have natural elements and human influence on their existance, yet still are astounding spectacles to most)
Everything you believed in as kids
(A more introspective reference to past experiences)
Fucking rainbows after it rains
(An example to remind us that we can ‘see’ colors, and observe these colors after a chemical reaction associated with light and visual angles.)
There’s enough miracles here to blow your brains
(It’s becoming obvious that many references have been made to elaborate on the complexity of this life in this song.)
mir·a·cle
1.
an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.
2.
such an effect or event manifesting or considered as a work of God.
3.
a wonder; marvel.
Though the actual definition of “miracle” contradicts the purpose of this song, the word miracle in this case is a slanged term. The word is used for shock value, to allow a human being to see the world in a perspective of wonder, which tends to release chemicals in the brain that make humans feel good/inspired.
The songs concept is to ‘intoxicate’, rather than keep the experiencer of this life ‘sober’.
I fed a fish to a pelican at Friscal bay
(What a kind gesture)
It tried to eat my cell phone, he ran away
(Example of an event that is considered ‘out of the ordinary’ in the lives of ICP. The event caused Violent J, the experiencer to run. Possibly intended for humor and to elaborate on the slanged meaning of “miracle”)
And music is magic, pure and clean
(once again magic is a slanged term meaning ‘something wonderful, especially to those unaware of how it comes to be, or who are aware, but appreciate the neurological stimuli it produces”)
You can feel it and hear it but it can’t be seen
(Feeling it, non-physically, but through emotions, hearing it, and not being able to see the sound waves with your eyes/brain/biological limitations)
Music is all magic
(refer to slanged ‘definition’ of “magic” above)
(Are you a believer in miracles?)
(A question presented so the listener can explore themselves on this concept, with the help of examples in the song)
You can’t even hold it
(Referring back to music not being of the appropriate mass/energy to be physically held in a human being’s hands)
(Do you notice and recognize miracles)
(Asking once again if you understand the concept of the song, if you don’t.. then keep trying to understand the perspective presented)
It’s just there in the air
(meaning anyone can understand this concept)
(Are you a believer in miracles)
Pure motherfucking magic
Right?
This shit’ll blow your fucking mind
(Do you notice and recognize miracles)
(All of the lines above are just elaborating on the concept further and further. Trying to convince the listener)
Music is a lot like love, it’s all a feeling
(music is a word, like love, that correlate with feeling emotions)
And it fills the room, from the floor to the ceiling
(music’s sound waves can be received by anyone who can hear them)
I see miracles all around me
(showing awareness of this the concept of the song)
Stop and look around, it’s all astounding
(trying to make the listener understand the concept, yet again)
Water, fire, air and dirt
(reference to elements, and their complexities)
Fucking magnets, how do they work?
(A question about how not understanding how magnets, or other scientifically explained phenomenon function)
And I don’t wanna talk to a scientist
(Finding the answer through a methodical system and interpreted through phonetic language by another human being is not the ultimate explanation for my reality)
Y’all motherfuckers lying, and getting me pissed
(This lyric is trying to convey the idea that explaining reality through one methodical system takes away from the innocent wonders the experiencer may ponder about)
Solar eclipse, and vicious weather
(more and more examples of ‘crazy’ events regarded as “miracles”)
Fifteen thousand Juggalos together
(Fans of the ICP, individuals who don’t judge other human beings, all together in harmony)
And I love my mom for giving me this
(thanking another being for reproducing and giving them life so they may experience this reality any way they choose, free will)
Time on this planet, taking nothing for granted
(Appreication of your current life)
I seen a caterpillar turn into a butterfly
(Example of nature and personal experience)
Miracles ain’t nothing to lie
(These events happen to the experiencer, therefore they exist)
Shaggy’s little boys look just like Shaggy
(an event that is found interesting by the ICP, again)
And my little boy looks just like daddy
(and again)
Miracles each and every where you look
(These experiences can be anywhere)
And nobody has to stay where they put
(You can change your life’s perspective at will)
This world is yours for you to explore
(This physical reality exists for your conscious mind to explore)
There’s nothing but miracles beyond your door
(Don’t waste your life not experiencing different realities)
The Dark Carnival is your invitation
(The mythology of the ICP can help you explore your consciousness and appreicate your current reality, as well as perceieve others)
To witness that without explanation
(You can appreciate this ‘holy’ experience without a system to explain it)
Take a look at this fine creation
(Observe the objective reality)
And enjoy it better with appreciation
(Enjoy it with your subjective reality)
Crows, ghosts, the midnight coast
(Examples of ‘eery’ and paranormal beings/events/ideas)
The wonders of the world, mysteries the most
(more examples of astounding things here on Earth)
Just open your mind, and it ain’t no way
(It’s your will that interprets this reality)
To ignore the miracles of every day
(You should not be able to ignore experience, because you are experiencing things no matter what. So why not do it in a fashion that makes you happy)
(Are you a believer in miracles)
Magic everywhere in this bitch
(Do you notice and recognize miracles)
It’s all around you, you don’t even know it
(Are you a believer in miracles)
Shit’s crazy
(Do you notice and recognize miracles,
So many miracles, the magic miracles)
(These lines above are ideas like.. “I told you so” and “Do you understand this perception now?”
Are you a believer in miracles
Do you have time for the miracles
Do you notice and recognize miracles
So many miracles, the magic miracles
Are you a believer in miracles
Do you have time for the miracles
Do you notice and recognize miracles
So many miracles, the magic miracles
Are you a believer in miracles
Do you have time for the miracles
Do you notice and recognize miracles
So many miracles, the magic miracles
Are you a believer in miracles
Do you have time for the miracles
Do you notice and recognize miracles
So many miracles, the magic miracles
(Repetition to continue and solidify the concept of the song)

[I am aware that there may be incorrect lyrics presented, but I still stand by my ideas.]

cRyPtiC_tHe_CLoWn said
Miracles

I wrote this in 2009 when I was a senior in high school.

The purpose of the song is to romanticize the methodically explained “wonders” of existence. The Insane Clown Posse was conveying the idea that many human beings live in a narrow-minded realm of consciousness, where appreciation and consideration of this awe-inspiring reality is often neglected.

Sure, everyone knows the intention of the song by now. the problem is ICP just suck at conveying that with any sort of intelligence or nuance. You can’t say shit like “fucking magnets, how do they work?” and dissmiss science as “taking the magic out of the world” without expecting to be seen as anti-intellectual.

the idea behind the song is fine. the execution fucking sucked. IMHO it’s one of their weaker songs. But thats just my opinion.

The point is, to me…. : 

ICP doesn’t suck.

They are fucking phenomenal musicians.

In their own scrubby way.

Their heart knows no limit.

We’re all in this together.

Riddle me this…

Did y’all feel the way y’all due currently about the magnets line before the media frenzy on the song?

When the CD dropped, I saw nothing wrong with the song. Other lines in the song, like the pelican story,  I thought didn’t fit in the song. 

When I heard the magnets line,  I took it as them showing that they are still juggalo.  Icp knows they can’t just make a motivational or touching song without including a lil bit of juggaloism,  that way their sappy song is some what “down to earth”/relatable to their fan base.

For me it’s a great song explaining the magic of the dark carnival…kinda like “take me away”

SPOOKYtheFUNGI said
Riddle me this…

Did y’all feel the way y’all due currently about the magnets line before the media frenzy on the song?

When the CD dropped, I saw nothing wrong with the song. Other lines in the song, like the pelican story,  I thought didn’t fit in the song. 

When I heard the magnets line,  I took it as them showing that they are still juggalo.  Icp knows they can’t just make a motivational or touching song without including a lil bit of juggaloism,  that way their sappy song is some what “down to earth”/relatable to their fan base.

For me it’s a great song explaining the magic of the dark carnival…kinda like “take me away”  

Miracles came out during a time in my life where I was basically on “Psychopathic hiatus” and thought I had grown out of the whole thing, only re-visit years later and get right back on the saddle. So when I eventually saw all the jokes about Miracles, I checked the song out. 

That being said, just being familiar with ICP’s style, I did not find the “magnets” line to be as retarded as non-Juggalos did. I think the mainstream just assumed Shaggy was being literal and ran with it. If you isolate that one line, yes, it is stupid. But in the context J has described of the song sort of being from the viewpoint of his child at the time and how everything you learn to just get used to over time seems like a miracle when you are a kid, it all adds up. So really, Miracles is a pretty good concept of a song and Mike E Clark’s beat is nicely done. There are some silly lyrics still but definitely not worthy of all the hate it got. 

WickedShine said
The positivity of the song is dangerous and the media don’t want us to think this positive.

Ironically something that Kanye would… has said. Not just about the media, but society in general.

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^Basically the whole juggalo business model. Brand you. Sell you an identity, sell you self esteem, sell you a sense of belonging.

Q the juggalo in denial telling me “nah man, I’m just being myself!” Sad part is, most juggalo music has very simple lyrics, songs, topics and ideas even compared to pop artists. They follow the catchy, simple, repetitive hook formula that the radio thrives on to a T. Difference is, they talk about buttholes and dicks more often. Sometimes an occasional nut sack.

They want you thinking that the Kardashians are American Heroes, 

I don’t think the media has ever painted the Kardashians as American heroes. They typically show them in a fashion of scrutiny to feed people’s insatiable need to look down on others. The same way they used to portray ICP. Now the media typically portrays ICP as misunderstood heroes. People still crack their jokes, but nobody is above satire.

Though, Kim Kardashian did do this…

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/06/06/kim-kardasian-convinces-trump-grant-clemency-alice-marie-johnson/657511002/

And she’s probably done just as much, if not more, charity work than ICP.

If anything it’s more like ICP are trying to sell you this idea that they are these american heroes being hung on crucifixes by the media for being different while the huge celebrities and pop stars are really terrible people being forced upon you. Fact is, people are people and no juggalo or non juggalo celebrity is better than the other. Excluding shit heels like Kevin Spacey. The media typically will search for ways to shit on or tear down any celebrity because it sells. People’s obnoxious need to feel holier than thou sells more than good deeds. Thus people like Tekashi69 exist who intentionally act despicable to take advantage of that fact.

SPOOKYtheFUNGI said
Riddle me this…

Did y’all feel the way y’all due currently about the magnets line before the media frenzy on the song?

Personally? I disliked that song, and the magnets line, from the very first spin. I thought it was stupid as all hell. The pelican story kinda didn’t fit the vibe of the song either but I get it, ya know? it’s J and Shaggy expressing their wonder at how beautiful the world is. Like I said, I get what they’re going for in the song. I just think they flopped on the execution.

Now back to the topic at hand.

Heartbroken and homicidal is far from my favorite twiztid album, but I think its super underrated and didn’t deserve all that “twiztid is going emo!!!” bullshit that it got.

Anything off of Cold 187um’s The Only Solution. Love that album. Probably the most underrated Psy release. It’s really a damn shame that the majority of Juggalos didn’t feel him. Would’ve been great had he stuck around a little longer. For a proper album, some features, hooks, maybe some production or a super group. A G-Funk album by Blaze produced by 187um would have been dope (if he hadn’t left as well).

scruffy said

dont think the execution sucked, exactly… more like, they were executing well, but in a way i didnt really dig.  im sure they coulda brought the same basic song in some other fashion that woulda caught my ear better.  they just, ya know, didnt.  

Same basic song but coulda been brought better. It’s called “Ghetto Rainbows”.

By the way, anyone else think that “Black Magic” off Tales From The Lotus Pod is kinda the anti-Miracles? Think about it!