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.
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GhosteMane Lyrics
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You try to pretend we're the same
But we ain't the same
You try to pretend for the fame
I say you a lame, yeah
I can't relate, I can't relate
I cannot relate, I cannot relate
Nah yeah
You try to pretend we're the same
But we ain't the same
You try to pretend for the fame
I say you a lame
I can't relate, I can't relate
I cannot relate, I cannot relate
Had an epiphany
Scream this
I'm in control of my destiny
Ominous entity
Mephisto has no control of me
Rather be wrapped up in cellophane
Then give my soul for the fame
Well I must be new to this game
Even though they all know my name
All I ever wanted was another one
To feel me on a mental level
And not just the devil
Or malevolent evolutions of the animal in me
You tell me you feel me
But I don't believe it the next thing
Then you gon' turn on me
Let everybody believe the lies
I'll be fine, I'll be fine
(War is peace
Freedom is slavery
Ignorance is strength)
See I just can't relate
You try to pretend we're the same
But we ain't the same
You try to pretend for the fame
I say you a lame, yeah
I can't relate, I can't relate
I cannot relate, I cannot relate
Nah yeah
You try to pretend we're the same
But we ain't the same
You try to pretend for the fame
I say you a lame
I can't relate, I can't relate
I cannot relate, I cannot relate
In this song, GhosteMane expresses his frustration towards people who try to pretend to be like him just for the fame. He cannot relate to these people as they have not been through the same struggles as him. He acknowledges that he has an ominous entity within him which he has control over and does not want to sell his soul for fame. He wants people to understand him on a mental level rather than just seeing him as a devil or part of the animal world. GhosteMane ends the song with a quote from George Orwell's novel 1984, emphasizing his belief that the societal norms are twisted: "War is peace, Freedom is slavery, Ignorance is strength".
Line by Line Meaning
See I just can't relate
I am incapable of understanding your views and beliefs.
You try to pretend we're the same
You are attempting to portray us as having similar attributes or characteristics.
But we ain't the same
However, we are not similar, nor do we possess the same traits.
You try to pretend for the fame
You aspire to achieve fame using pretense and insincerity.
I say you a lame, yeah
I deem you as boring, uninteresting or unimpressive.
I can't relate, I can't relate
I am incapable of forming a connection or common ground with you.
I cannot relate, I cannot relate
I simply cannot empathize with your beliefs or opinions.
Nah yeah
An expression used to denote disagreement or dissent.
Had an epiphany
I experienced a sudden realization or a moment of clarity.
Scream this
I want to convey this message or feeling in the most emphatic way possible.
I'm in control of my destiny
I am responsible for shaping my own future and fate.
Ominous entity
A frightening and menacing presence or force.
Mephisto has no control of me
I refuse to let evil or malevolent forces influence or manipulate me.
Rather be wrapped up in cellophane
I would prefer to be entirely obscure or insignificant than to compromise my values for fame or popularity.
Then give my soul for the fame
I would never sacrifice my integrity or authenticity for the sake of achieving fame or success.
Well I must be new to this game
I am still learning and adapting to this industry or lifestyle.
Even though they all know my name
Despite being recognizable or famous, I still face obstacles and challenges.
All I ever wanted was another one
My sole wish is to find someone who can empathize and understand me on a deep level.
To feel me on a mental level
To connect with me on an intellectual, emotional or psychological level.
And not just the devil
Instead of being surrounded by negative or malevolent influences.
Or malevolent evolutions of the animal in me
I want to connect with someone on a deeper level, instead of allowing my baser, more animalistic instincts to take over.
You tell me you feel me
You claim to understand and empathize with me.
But I don't believe it the next thing
However, I am skeptical of your authenticity and sincerity.
Then you gon' turn on me
I fear that you will eventually betray or abandon me.
Let everybody believe the lies
I'm not going to try and correct the false image or perception that people have of me.
I'll be fine, I'll be fine
I will persevere and overcome any challenges or obstacles in my path to success.
(War is peace
Freedom is slavery
Ignorance is strength)
A quote from the novel '1984' by George Orwell, symbolizing the use of propaganda, manipulation and mental control in totalitarian societies.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Eric Whitney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@SpackoPhoenix
I can't unsee Mickey Mouse forced slappin the damn piano
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Where was that
@SpackoPhoenix
@SHEEP ZIT In the "original" video to this song released like a year ago
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