Growing up in Florida, Whitney was originally a guitar player for hardcore and doom metal bands.[3] Whitney moved to Los Angeles, California after starting his career as a rapper eventually finding success in the underground.
Eric Whitney was born 15 April 1991 in Lake Worth, Florida to parents from New York. Whitney grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida. As a teenager, he was in several bands and played the guitar which introduced him to music. He also played football whilst in High School, saying he was practically forced to by his father, who died when Whitney was seventeen.
Whitney was introduced to rap music when he was the guitarist in the hardcore punk band Nemesis and a bandmate introduced him to Memphis rap.
Whitney graduated from university after studying astrophysics and was eventually employed in a position earning $65,000 annually.In 2015, Whitney moved to Los Angeles, California due to his music not thriving in Southern Florida, giving up his employment at the same time. Meeting up with JGRXXN, Whitney joined his collective Schemaposse which included artists such as the now-deceased Lil Peep and Craig Xen.
In April 2016, Schemaposse disbanded leaving Whitney not associated with any group. Whitney eventually began to associate with the popular underground group $uicideboy$ and fellow Florida rapper Pouya. Pouya released the video for "1000 Rounds" with Ghostemane in April 2017.The video quickly went viral and as of May 2018, has nearly 9 million views.
In 2018 Whitney released his 10th album, "N / O / I / S / E" (No One Is Safe from Evil). The album has a very dark and aggressive style and it deals a lot with self-harm, self-mutilation, agoraphobia, and many other issues Ghostemane has dealt with personally. N / O / I / S / E was released by surprise on 10th October 2018, as it was supposed to drop on 17th October of the same year.
Mercury: Retrograde
GhosteMane Lyrics
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Ask me if I give a fuck about a diss, yuh
Ask me if I give a fuck about fame, yuh
Recently I just don't give a fuck about a thing, yuh
Ask me if I give a fuck about a diss, ayy
Ask me if I give a fuck about a clique, yuh
Ask me if I give a fuck about fame, yuh
Recently I just don't give a fuck about a thing, yuh (ayy)
I just decided by the grace of the god Poseidon
That you're so dead to me I dug a hole for you to lie in
I'm sick and disowning, all the moments, and the key components
That led me to follow hollow promises from empty monads
It's eleven degrees and I can see my breath so I know I'm breathing
But I got no pulse, I swear to Thelema my heart ain't beating
I better get back to the black hole sun, leaving my gun, I don't need it for this one
I'm finding the silver lining and I'm mining for hope tryna keep my wrists closed
You are toxic
My blood, your lips
You are toxic
My blood, your lips
I'm about to pass and I know I'm not (I know I'm not)
Not comin' back 'til I resurrect (I resurrect)
Scatter me so I don't ever come back
I was alone and I never wanna go back (ayy)
Ask me if I give a fuck about a diss, ayy
Ask me if I give a fuck about a clique, yuh
Ask me if I give a fuck about fame, yuh
Recently I just don't give a fuck about a thing, yuh
Ask me if I give a fuck about a diss, ayy
Ask me if I give a fuck about a clique, yuh
Ask me if I give a fuck about fame, yuh
Recently I just don't give a fuck about a thing, yuh
The lyrics to GhosteMane's song "Mercury: Retrograde" express a sentiment of detachment and apathy towards social groups and external validation. The opening lines pose rhetorical questions, inviting listeners to ask whether the artist cares about cliques, disses or fame. The repeated phrase "ask me if I give a fuck" emphasizes a lack of concern and a desire for independence from the opinions and expectations of others. The verse then delves into a more introspective and metaphorical reflection on the artist's emotional state. He invokes the god Poseidon and describes someone as "dead" and buried in a hole, suggesting a deep sense of betrayal or disappointment. The use of wordplay and alliteration contributes to the poetic and cryptic tone of the lyrics. The artist also paints a vivid picture of his physical surroundings, mentioning the cold temperature and his own breath. The line "I better get back to the black hole sun" alludes to the Soundgarden song, which deals with similar themes of depression and disillusionment.
The chorus repeats the same questions and answers, reinforcing the artist's stance on detachment and lack of interest in external validation. The final verse adds a sense of finality and detachment from life itself. The artist expresses a surreal image of being dead and resurrecting, but also wanting to "scatter" his remains so as not to be tied to any physical existence. The line "I was alone and I never wanna go back" echoes the feeling of loneliness and rejection that permeates the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Ask me if I give a fuck about a clique, ayy
Do you think I care about being part of a group or community?
Ask me if I give a fuck about a diss, yuh
Do you think negative criticism or insults affect me?
Ask me if I give a fuck about fame, yuh
Do you think I'm interested in being well-known or popular?
Recently I just don't give a fuck about a thing, yuh
Lately, I've stopped caring about anything at all.
I just decided by the grace of the god Poseidon
I made a decision with the influence of a higher power.
That you're so dead to me I dug a hole for you to lie in
I have completely cut you out of my life and want nothing to do with you.
I'm sick and disowning, all the moments, and the key components
I am rejecting and disavowing all past experiences and important parts of my life.
That led me to follow hollow promises from empty monads
I regret following empty and meaningless promises from unreliable sources.
It's eleven degrees and I can see my breath so I know I'm breathing
Despite the cold temperature, I'm still alive and breathing.
But I got no pulse, I swear to Thelema my heart ain't beating
Although I am physically breathing, emotionally and mentally, I feel dead and lifeless.
I better get back to the black hole sun, leaving my gun, I don't need it for this one
I need to return to a darker and more isolated place and leave behind any tools or means of violence.
I'm finding the silver lining and I'm mining for hope tryna keep my wrists closed
I am searching for positive aspects in a difficult situation and fighting against self-harm tendencies.
You are toxic, My blood, your lips
You are a harmful influence on me, and any communication or connection between us is detrimental.
I'm about to pass and I know I'm not (I know I'm not)
I feel like I'm close to death or ending this current phase of my life.
Not comin' back 'til I resurrect (I resurrect)
I am not planning on returning until I am reborn or renewed in some way.
Scatter me so I don't ever come back
Get rid of me in a way that ensures I will never return or linger in any form.
I was alone and I never wanna go back (ayy)
I was completely isolated in the past and I never want to experience that again.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Eric Whitney
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