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Ghostemane Lyrics

(When you die, ain't nobody gonna remember you)
The singer believes that no matter how much you achieve in life, when you die, people will not remember you.

(When you die, ain't nobody gonna remember you)
The singer repeats this line to emphasize the idea that one's legacy will not matter beyond their lifespan.

(When you die, ain't nobody gonna remember you)
This line is repeated multiple times to drive home the idea that death is the great equalizer and no amount of fame or success can change this fact.

Yeah
This is a casual affirmation or acknowledgement of what was just said.

When you die, ain't nobody gonna remember you
This line is repeated once again to remind listeners of the central theme of the song.

If you don't know me by now, I don't want you to
The singer is suggesting that if the listener does not already know him, he does not want to be known by them moving forward.

None of your favorite rappers ever tell the truth
The singer is criticizing the lack of honesty amongst popular rap artists.

Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
The repetition of 'lie' reflects the artist's frustration with the dishonesty and hypocrisy present in the music industry.

Out of my mind
The artist is indicating that he is eccentric or unconventional in his thinking or behavior.

It's about damn time y'all startin to die
The artist is expressing his disdain for the music industry and perhaps longing for it to evolve or move on without certain artists.

Lay low
The singer is advising others to step back or avoid drawing attention to themselves.

I'm the ghost at your window
This line is metaphorical and suggests that the artist is present but invisible, almost like a haunting presence.

Went away
The singer may be trying to distance himself from the current state of the music industry or particular people.

Now I'm way away
The singer is emphasizing that he has removed himself from a past situation and is not going back.

There he go
This line suggests that the singer is leaving or exiting a scene, physically or metaphorically.

Fuck an icon
The artist is expressing his disregard for established symbols or figures in the music industry.

Eyes on AI
The artist is shifting the focus towards artificial intelligence, which may suggest that he feels it has more potential to revolutionize the industry compared to current popular figures.

Oh, I fucked around and put a pipe bomb in your radio
This line is figurative and suggests that the singer has created a song that is explosive or disruptive in nature and may challenge listeners or the industry status quo.

I don't wanna be the one to bear the bad news, but a man who's claiming he's "the man" ain't a man at all
The singer is suggesting that people who excessively boast or claim superiority over others are not truly confident or strong individuals.

Overcompensating for the lack of ability to really be an icon, not even a bygone
The artist is criticizing people in the music industry who may try to compensate for their lack of talent or originality by playing up their persona or image.

Modern day unsustainable, painfully mundane, forgettable
These adjectives are used to describe the current state of the music industry and suggest that it is not sustainable, unexciting, and ultimately forgettable.

Gets old in a minute
The artist is suggesting that trends in the industry become boring or stale very quickly.

Get sold to a label then never see them again
This line is critical of the music industry and hints at artists being exploited or discarded after being signed to a major label.

I spend all my time listening to guys who committed suicide
The artist is revealing his admiration for artists who were tormented or struggled with mental illness and ultimately took their own lives, possibly insinuating that this type of intense artistry is becoming rarer these days.

It's about time
The singer is expressing his desire for change or evolution in the music industry.

And I only ever really cry, to wash away the blood
The singer is suggesting that he only releases his emotions when they become too overwhelming, and uses crying as a way to cleanse himself.

To wash away the blood
This phrase is repeated to reinforce the idea that crying or emotional release can be cathartic or cleansing.

Don't give a damn about a critic, they don't really get it
The artist is suggesting that music critics do not truly understand or appreciate his art, and therefore their opinions hold little weight.

They don't make a difference
The artist is suggesting that critics do not have the power to influence his music or its reception.

They don't by the tickets
The singer is implying that fans, not critics, ultimately have the power to make or break a musical career.

Only really give a damn about the kids
The singer is indicating that his focus is on his young fans and not necessarily on the greater music industry or adult listeners.

Live and die for the kids
This line is repeated to emphasize the artist's devotion to his young fans.

I only ever really, to wash away all the blood
The artist is revisiting the notion of emotional catharsis through crying, specifically to release pent-up emotion or stress.